Used Motor Vehicle Commission public meetings in 2020

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet via video conference to review the November 2020 financial report. The body will also consider the ratification of imposed penalties for four specific cases.

• Review of November 2020 Financial Report
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-155 Ethan Automotive (Baton Rouge)
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-343 Samuel Taylor dba Just Shining Used Cars (Baton Rouge)
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-743 Premier Autos, LLC (Shreveport)
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2020-5 Mark A. Karimi dba Marko’s Auto (Baton Rouge)

The Commission approved the November 2020 financial report and ratified civil penalties for four licensees. Members discussed a settled lawsuit involving an investigator and the licensing requirements for Carvana's proposed entry into the Louisiana market.

• Approved November 2020 financial report
• Ratified $800 fine for Ethan Automotive
• Ratified $250 fine for Samuel Taylor dba Just Shining Used Cars
• Ratified $250 fine for Premier Autos, LLC
• Ratified $350 fine for Mark Karimi dba Marko's Auto
• Approved adoption of previous meeting minutes

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Used Motor Vehicle Commission will review financial reports for September and October 2020. The body will also consider the proposed 2021-2022 operating budget and ratify several imposed penalties.

• Adoption of 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Operating Budget
• Ratification of penalties for Joe’s Used Cars, LLC (Alexandria)
• Ratification of penalties for Zandra Green dba Rolling by Faith (Baton Rouge)
• Ratification of penalties for Edward P. Nicholas dba Best Auto (Baton Rouge)
• Ratification of penalties for Southside Motors, LLC (Baton Rouge)

The Commission approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget and ratified civil penalties for four dealerships. Members also discussed a $10,000 legal settlement paid by the Office of Risk Management and scheduled a follow-up meeting for December.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Approved September and October financial statements
• Adopted proposed 2021-2022 budget with estimated revenues of $1,476,151
• Ratified $700 fine for Joe's Used Cars, LLC
• Ratified $1,400 fine for Zandra Green dba Rolling by Faith
• Ratified $500 fine for Edward P. Nicholas dba Best Auto
• Ratified $300 fine for Southside Motors, LLC

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Commission is meeting via video conference to review a Legislative Audit Report for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The body will discuss temporary tags and license plates and consider the ratification of penalties for four auto sales businesses.

• Review of Legislative Audit Report (FY July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020)
• Ratification of penalties for Da Spot Auto Sales, LLC (Lafayette)
• Ratification of penalties for Darryl Jackson dba D J’s Used Cars (Baton Rouge)
• Ratification of penalties for Southside Motors, LLC (Baton Rouge)
• Ratification of penalties for MJ Auto Sales, Inc. (Shreveport)

The Commission approved the meeting minutes and ratified $1,600 in fines for dealerships violating state law. The board also received a financial audit report for the year ending June 30, 2020, and discussed the process for issuing dealer plates.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Ratified $400 fine for Da Spot Auto Sales (Lafayette)
• Ratified $900 fine for Darryl Jackson dba DJ's Used Cars (Baton Rouge)
• Ratified $150 fine for Southside Motors, LLC (Baton Rouge)
• Ratified $150 fine for MJ Auto Sales, Inc. (Shreveport)

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet via video conference to review the August 2020 financial report. The body will also act to ratify imposed penalties for three specific cases.

• Ratification of penalties for C & C International, LLC
• Ratification of penalties for Utopia Auto Sales, LLC
• Ratification of penalties for Zandra Green dba Rolling by Faith
• Review of August 2020 Financial Report

The Commission approved financial statements for the month ending August 31, 2020, and ratified civil penalties for several dealerships. Members discussed the suspension of renewal fees under House Concurrent Resolution 71 and a potential agreement to handle dealer plates.

• Approved August 20 minutes
• Approved financial statements for month ending August 31, 2020
• Ratified civil penalties for C&C International, LLC ($1,050), Utopia Auto Sales, LLC ($150), and Rolling by Faith Auto Sales ($150)
• Ratified August 2020 civil penalties for Tiger Auctions, LLC ($1,250) and HD Pay Here Auto Sales, LLC ($250)

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission is meeting virtually on August 17, 2020, to discuss and act on financial matters and ratify imposed penalties for two cases: Tiger Auctions LLC and HD Pay Here Auto Sales LLC. They will also review the July 2020 financial report and adopt the minutes from the July 2020 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Review of Financial Report for July 2020
• Ratification of imposed penalties for Case #2019-747 Tiger Auctions LLC (7640 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806)
• Ratification of imposed penalties for Case #2020-145 HD Pay Here Auto Sales LLC (11204 Plank Road, LA 70811)
• Adoption and approval of minutes from July 2020
• Executive Director’s Report

The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and ratified civil penalties for two dealerships in violation of state law. Financial reports were presented, including the relocation of a $250,000 CD to Campus Federal Credit Union.

• Approved adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Ratified $1,250 fine for Tiger Auctions, LLC
• Ratified $250 fine for HD Pay Here Auto Sales, LLC

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a regular virtual meeting to approve minutes from June 2020, review a financial report, consider Policy & Procedure No. 96, and ratify imposed penalties in two cases involving 2Cars, LLC and Unique Autos, LLC.

• Approval of Policy & Procedure No. 96
• Ratification of penalties in Case #2019-93 (2Cars, LLC, Keithville, LA)
• Ratification of penalties in Case #2019-512 (Unique Autos, LLC, Zachary, LA)
• Review of Financial Report for month ending June 30, 2020

The Commission approved a resolution to move a certificate of deposit from the Bank of St. Francisville to Campus Federal Credit Union to obtain a 0.85 percent interest rate. The Commission also ratified $850 in civil penalties against two dealerships and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved moving funds from Bank of St. Francisville to Campus Federal Credit Union
• Ratified $250 fine for 608-Cars, LLC regarding failure to disclose a salvage title
• Ratified $600 fine for Unique Autos, LLC regarding late delivery of titles

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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to review the June 2020 financial report and consider the ratification of imposed penalties for three specific cases. The agenda also includes a discussion of House Concurrent Resolution No. 71.

• Ratification of penalties for Albany Auto & Tire, LLC
• Ratification of penalties for Smitty’s Auto & Collision Sales, LLC
• Ratification of penalties for Shawn Gagliano dba Arabi Auto Group
• Review of June 2020 Financial Report
• Discussion of House Concurrent Resolution No. 71

The Commission reviewed May financial statements and discussed the impact of HCR 71, which requires agencies with high fund balances to suspend certain business renewal fees. Members also ratified $1,900 in civil penalties against three dealerships.

• Approved May financial statements
• Ratified $1,900 in civil penalties (Albany Auto & Tire, LLC: $1,350; Smitty's Auto and Collision Sales, LLC: $300; Arabi Auto Group: $250)
• Discussed implementation of emergency rules for fee suspensions under HCR 71

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to review the May 2020 financial report and proposed budget amendments for 2019/2020. The body will also consider the ratification of imposed penalties regarding six specific cases.

• Review of May 2020 Financial Report
• Proposed 2019/2020 Budget Amendments
• Ratification of penalties for Elite Used Car Center, LLC
• Ratification of penalties for North American Automotive Group, LLC
• Ratification of penalties for ServiceKing, Inc., dba ServiceKing Auto Sales

The Commission approved the April 2020 financial report and proposed budget amendments for the end of the fiscal year. Members also ratified $6,700 in civil penalties against several dealerships.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved April 2020 financial statements
• Approved proposed budget amendments
• Ratified $6,700 in total civil penalties for May 2020
• Ratified $650 fine for Elie Used Car Center, LLC
• Ratified $1,000 fine for North American Auto Group, LLC
• Ratified $250 fine for Service King, Incorporated
• Ratified $200 fine for Auto Trends, LLC

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The Commission will review financial reports from February and March 2020. The body is scheduled to discuss PCC Auto Brokers, LLC and ratify imposed penalties for nine specific auto businesses.

• Ratification of penalty for Supreme Detail & Auto Mart, LLC (Case #2019-158)
• Ratification of penalty for Short Dogs Auto Sales, LLC (Case #2019-168)
• Ratification of penalty for T-Boys Auto Salvage, LLC (Case #2019-198)
• Ratification of penalty for DeRidder Dealers’s Auto Auction, LLC (Case #2019-272)
• Ratification of penalty for Bertice G. Conner dba CARS (Case #2019-312)

The Commission approved a settlement regarding PCC Auto Brokers, involving a $10,000 fine and the issuance of a salesman's license to Mr. Shereck. The Commission also ratified $8,200 in total civil penalties against several dealerships.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Accepted financial reports for February and March 2020
• Approved PCC Auto Brokers settlement: accepted $10,000 fine, pursued $25,800 from bond, and granted Mr. Shereck a salesman's license while barring dealership ownership
• Dismissed pending appeal from PCC Auto Brokers
• Ratified $8,200 in total civil penalties against various dealerships
• Suspended $18,000 in unpaid fines for the PCC settlement subject to future violations

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to consider ratifying imposed penalties in five cases against auto dealers, review the February 2020 financial report, and approve the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting includes public comments and an executive director's report.

• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-158 Supreme Detail & Auto Mart, LLC, 6243 Highway 1, Brusly, LA 70719
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-312 Bertice G. Conner dba CARS, 3575 East Napoleon Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-342 Geaux Jeaux Auto Sales, LLC, 13930 Plank Road, Baker, LA 70714
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-688 Supreme Autos, LLC, 2604 Ambassador Caffery, Lafayette, LA 70506
• Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-714 Dien’s Auto Salvage, Inc. dba Dien’s Auto Sales & Salvage, 6157-C Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a regular meeting to review January 2020 financials, discuss PCC Auto Brokers, LLC, and vote on ratifying penalties for 16 enforcement cases against auto dealers and repair shops across the state.

• Ratification of penalties for 16 cases including Christopher Douresseaux dba CJ's Auto Repair (Rayne), HD Pay Here Auto Sales (Baton Rouge), and others
• General discussion on PCC Auto Brokers, LLC
• Review of January 2020 financial report
• Case #2019-412 Wholesale of BR, LLC (Baton Rouge)
• Case #2019-607 Redline Motors, LLC (West Monroe)

The Commission approved a total of $13,900 in civil penalties for several licensees found in violation of state law. The board also approved the financial statements for the month ending January 31, 2020.

• Approved financial statements for month ending January 31, 2020
• Ratified $13,900 in total civil penalties for multiple dealers
• Approved $1,200 fine for Christopher Douresseaux (CJ's Auto Repair and Wrecker Service)
• Approved $1,950 fine for Omar Y. Tobeh (Top Cars Auto Sales)
• Approved $950 and $200 fines for HD Pay Here Auto Sales, LLC
• Approved $600 fine for Divine Autoplex, LLC
• Approved $550 fine for Wholesale of Baton Rouge, LLC
• Approved $450 fine for Wayne Doucet

Used Motor Vehicle Commission

The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to discuss financial reports, staff updates, and dealer inventory plate policies. The body will also vote on the ratification of imposed penalties for 18 cases and the ratification of revocations for five dealers.

• Ratification of penalties for 18 cases including C & K Automotives, LLC and Bruce’s Auto Sales, LLC
• Ratification of license revocations for Bayou State Auto Sales, Graceland Auto Sales, Imports, Ete., LLC, Kilbride Cars, LLC, and You Auto Buy
• Review of December 2019 Financial Report
• Discussion regarding Policy 5.5.00 Dealer Inventory Plates
• Discussion regarding LUMVC staffing

The Commission ratified civil penalties totaling $13,800 for various licensees, though the penalty for Redline Motors was tabled for further investigation. The board also ratified the revocation of five dealer licenses. Additionally, the Commission discussed a new dealer plate policy limiting plates to three per dealership plus one per licensed salesperson.

• Approved December 2019 financial statements
• Ratified civil penalties for 19 licensees totaling $13,800 (excluding Redline Motors)
• Tabled civil penalty for Redline Motors pending further investigation
• Ratified revocation of licenses for Bayou State Auto Sales, Graceland Auto Sales, Imports Etc, Kilbride Cars, and You Auto Buy
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting