Auctioneers Licensing Board public meetings in 2022
6 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will consider approving Adam Sellers as a tested auctioneer and Sullivan Auctioneers under new ownership. A refund request from Sam Bell for auctioneer licensing fees will be discussed. The board will also set meeting dates for 2023 and may enter executive session for attorney and investigative reports.
- Approval of tested auctioneer applicant Adam Sellers
- Approval of auction business applicant Sullivan Auctioneers (new ownership, temp license issued)
- Request from Sam Bell for refund of auctioneer licensing fees
- Set board meeting dates for 2023 (proposed: Jan 23, Mar 6, May 8, Jul 10, Sep 11, Nov 6)
- Attorney and investigative reports, possibly in executive session
The Board approved a new auctioneer license for Adam Sellers and a business license for Sullivan Auctioneers. Members also approved current financials, a $300 fee refund for Sam Bell, and the 2023 meeting calendar.
- Approved Sept 12, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Adam Sellers as LA Auctioneer effective Jan 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved Sullivan Auctioneers under new ownership as LA Auction Business (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved $300 licensing fee refund for Sam Bell (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting dates: Jan 23, March 6, May 8, July 10, Sept 11, Nov 6 (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Board will meet to consider several applications for auctioneer licenses and auction businesses. The agenda also includes a review of current financials and reports from the attorney and investigator.
- Approval of tested Auctioneer applicant Margaret ‘Sully’ Hildebrand
- Approval of Reciprocal Auctioneer applicants Jason Sasser, Sam Bell, and Marcus ‘Harley’ Moye
- Approval of Auction Business applicant Sam H. Bell
- Review of current financials
- Attorney and Investigative reports
The Board approved several individual auctioneer licenses and one auction business license. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from July 11, 2022, and current financial reports.
- Approved minutes from July 11, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved Margaret Hildebrand as a LA Auctioneer (Unanimous)
- Approved Jason Sasser, Sam Bell, and Marcus Moye as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
- Approved Sam H. Bell as a LA Auction Business (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session for attorney/investigative report (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will consider approving five auctioneer applicants, one reciprocal applicant, and two auction business applicants. The board will also review financials, escrow documentation, and receive attorney and investigative reports, the latter possibly in executive session.
- Approval of tested auctioneer applicants: Gavin Watson, Marney Robinson, Eric Eskew, Clay Pierce (pending exam), Charles Taylor, II (pending exam and bond)
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicant: Dustin Bradford
- Approval of auction business applicants: EBlock Corporation dba LA 1st Choice Auto Auction (temp license 5/26/22) and ADESA Ark-La-Tex, LLC dba ADESA Shreveport (temp license 06/27/22)
- Approval of current financials and escrow account documentation
- Investigative report may be held in executive session under LA RS 42:17
The board approved several individual auctioneer licenses, including reciprocal and pending-exam applicants. Two auction business licenses were granted, and the board approved the current financials. The meeting included a brief executive session for attorney and investigative reports.
- Approved May 2, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Gavin Watson, Marney Robinson, and Eric Eskew as Auctioneers (Unanimous)
- Approved Clay Pierce (pending exam) and Charles Taylor II (pending exam and bond) as Auctioneers (Unanimous)
- Approved Dustin Bradford as Reciprocal Auctioneer (Unanimous)
- Approved EBlock Corporation dba LA 1st Choice Auto Auction and ADESA Ark-La-Tex, LLC dba ADESA Shreveport as Auction Businesses (Passed; Chairman Warren recused)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session for attorney/investigative report (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The board will consider approving four reciprocal auctioneer applicants, one auction business applicant, the current fiscal year 2022 financials, an executive director salary increase, and the FYE 2023 budget. They will also vote on legal services contracts and elect a vice chairman.
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneer applicants: Scott Droddy, Allen Amir Temp, CJ Rae, and Darrien Eouse (reinstatement)
- Approval of auction business applicant: American Liquidators LLC
- Approval of Executive Director salary increase
- Approval of Fiscal Budget for FYE 2023
- Approval of legal services contracts with Anna Dow and LA Dept of Justice
The Board approved several individual and business auctioneer licenses and the FYE 2023 fiscal budget. It also authorized an 8% salary increase for the Executive Director and approved two professional legal services contracts.
- Approved auctioneer licenses for Scott Droddy, Allen Amir Parvizian, and Darrien Eouse (Unanimous)
- Approved auctioneer license for CJ Rae (Passed; Chairman Warren recused)
- Approved American Liquidators LLC as Auction Business (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials FYE 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved 8% Executive Director salary increase effective July 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved FYE 2023 fiscal budget (Unanimous)
- Approved 3-year contract with Anna Dow not to exceed $60,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved 3-year contract with LA Dept of Justice not to exceed $30,000 (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will meet via Zoom to consider the approval of an apprentice auctioneer and review current financials. The board will also receive an attorney report regarding a sunset review at the legislative session.
- Approval of apprentice auctioneer David Kirby (supervising auctioneer Jim Smith)
- Approval of current financials
- Attorney report regarding sunset review at legislative session
- Review of investigative report
The Board approved the appointment of a new apprentice auctioneer and accepted the current financial reports. The members also approved the previous meeting's minutes and held an executive session for attorney and investigative reports.
- Approved David Kirby as a LA Auctioneer apprentice under Jim Smith (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session for attorney/investigative report (Unanimous)
Auctioneers Licensing Board
The Auctioneers Licensing Board will meet via Zoom to conduct routine business. Items include approval of reciprocal auctioneers, tested applicants, auction businesses, and a list of pre-licensing auction schools. The board will also hear an attorney report and possibly discuss an investigative report in executive session. Public comment is accepted via email or phone before the meeting.
- Approval of reciprocal auctioneers Lori Brown and Travis Britsch
- Approval of tested auctioneer applicants Dakota Faulk and Ginger Perry
- Approval of auction businesses Dynamic Auction Group LLC and Country Auction
- Approval of list of auction schools for pre-licensing education
- Possible executive session for investigative report
The Board approved several individual auctioneer licenses, two auction business licenses, and a list of 11 approved pre-licensing education schools. The Board also approved current financials and the minutes from November 8, 2021.
- Approved reciprocal auctioneer licenses for Lori Brown and Travis Britsch (Unanimous)
- Approved tested auctioneer licenses for Dakota Faulk and Ginger Perry (Unanimous)
- Approved auction business licenses for Dynamic Auction Group, LLC and Country Auction (Unanimous)
- Approved current financials (Unanimous)
- Approved 11 auction schools for pre-licensing education (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)