Used Motor Vehicle Commission public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The commission will review the legislative audit for FY 2020-2021, financial reports for September and October 2021, and consider a proposed budget for 2022-2023. A resolution to adopt the operating budget is on the agenda. The meeting will be held via video conference.
- Review of Legislative Audit (FY July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021) with CPA John McKowen
- Review of Financial Reports – September and October 2021
- Proposed Budget (2022-2023) and Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year Operating Budget
- Public comments and adoption of September 2021 minutes
The Commission approved the 2022-23 proposed budget and the financial statements for September and October 2021. Members discussed the need to increase license fees through the Legislature to address a negative fund balance. The board also reviewed investigative reports for the third quarter of 2021.
- Approved September 2021 financial statements
- Approved October 2021 financial statements
- Adopted 2022-23 proposed budget
- Approved annual audit for year ending June 30
- Approved September 2021 meeting minutes
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission is meeting to review a Legislative Audit Report for fiscal year 2020-2021. The Commission will also review financial reports from September and October 2021 and consider the proposed operating budget for 2022-2023.
- Review of Legislative Audit Report (FY July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
- Review of September 2021 and October 2021 Financial Reports
- Proposed 2022-2023 Budget
- Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year Operating Budget - 2022-2023
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the proposed 2022-2023 budget and a resolution for the fiscal year operating budget. The agenda also includes review of financial reports for September and October 2021, approval of minutes, and reports from the investigator and executive director.
- Review of Financial Report for September 2021
- Review of Financial Report for October 2021
- Proposed Budget (2022-2023)
- Resolution Adopting Fiscal Year Operating Budget 2022-2023
- Investigator Report and Executive Director Report
Used Motor Vehicle Commission
The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on October 18, 2021. The agenda includes review of the legislative audit report for FY 2020-2021, review of the September 2021 financial report, and a resolution to adopt the FY 2022-2023 operating budget. Also on the agenda are reports from the Compliance Investigator and Executive Director.
- Review of Legislative Audit Report (FY July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021) by John McKowen, CPA
- Review of Financial Report for September 2021
- Resolution adopting Fiscal Year Operating Budget for 2022-2023
- Compliance Investigator Report
- Executive Director Reporting
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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will review financial reports for July and August 2021. The meeting also includes a vote on the approval of a Cybersecurity Plan and Financial Security Procedures.
- Review of July 2021 Financial Report
- Review of August 2021 Financial Report
- Approval of Cybersecurity Plan & Financial Security Procedures
- Discussion concerning Vice-Chairman and Finance Chairman roles
The Commission appointed George Floyd as vice chairman and Travis Brown as finance chairman. Members also approved a new cybersecurity plan and financial security procedure to comply with Act 66. Financial reports for July and August were reviewed and approved.
- Approved July and August financial statements
- Approved cybersecurity plan and financial security procedures (6-0)
- Appointed George Floyd as vice chairman (6-0)
- Appointed Travis Brown as finance chairman (6-0)
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The Commission will review financial reports for May and June 2021 and consider budget amendments. The meeting also includes the ratification of penalties and hearings regarding salesperson license denials.
- Review of May 2021 and June 2021 Financial Reports
- Proposed Budget Amendments for 2020/2021
- Ratification of penalties for Auto Trends, LLC (Case #2021-139)
- Hearings regarding denial of salesperson licenses for Damien M. Bowling, Jr. and Damien M. Bowling
- Hearing involving Zach Green, Talion Talley, Ronnie Ward, and Car King, LLC
The Commission approved the June meeting minutes, financial statements for May and June, and budget amendments for the 2021 fiscal year. The board also ratified a civil penalty against Auto Trends, LLC. No other substantive decisions were recorded before the meeting adjourned for hearings.
- Approved June meeting minutes
- Approved May and June financial statements
- Approved 2021 fiscal year budget amendments
- Ratified $850 civil penalty against Auto Trends, LLC
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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission is meeting to review several cases involving the ratification of imposed penalties and license revocations. The agenda also includes hearings regarding the denial of salesperson licenses.
- Ratification of penalties for Al’s Capital Auto Sales, HD Pay Here Auto Sales, LLC, and T & C Mix Auto Sales, LLC
- Ratification of license revocations for nine entities including Butler Brothers, LLC and ASAP Auto Sales, LLC
- Hearings regarding the denial of salesperson licenses for Damien M. Bowling and Damien M. Bowling, Jr.
The Commission approved civil penalties for three dealerships and ratified the revocation of nine dealer licenses due to a lack of licensed salespersons. The board also discussed the transition to issuing dealer plates in-house and the use of remote meeting platforms.
- Approved $1,500 in total civil penalties for Al's Capital Auto Sales, HD Pay Here Auto Sales, and T&C Mixed Auto Sales
- Ratified license revocations for Butler Brothers, LLC, ASAP Auto Sales, LLC, Central Station Auto Sales, Inc., Father and Son's Automotive, LLC, GT Wholesale Auto, LLC, Hercos Auto Repair, LLC, Just Right Auto Sales, LLC, Vinson Enterprises, LLC, and West Baton Rouge Auto
- Approved minutes from the May meeting
- Approved amendment to the agenda to remove hearing items for Damien M. Bolden, Jr. and Sr.
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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet to review financial reports for March and April 2021. The body will also consider repayment guidelines and the ratification of imposed penalties for several cases.
- Review of March and April 2021 Financial Reports
- Ratification of penalties for Import Empire, LLC (Baton Rouge)
- Ratification of penalties for Express Auto Used Cars (Baton Rouge)
- Ratification of penalties for TRL Car Sales, LLC (Baton Rouge)
- Ratification of penalties for T & B Automotive, LLC (New Orleans)
The Commission approved financial statements for March and April 2021 and ratified civil penalties for six dealerships. Members discussed a proposed payment plan policy for fines, but deferred a final decision to the next meeting. A hearing regarding dealer Kevin Dees was tabled for a future executive session.
- Approved March 2021 financial statements
- Approved April 2021 financial statements
- Ratified $1,250 in total civil penalties for Import Empire, LLC, Express Auto Used Cars, TRL Car Sales, LLC, T&B Automotive, Auto Trends, LLC, and ABZ Autoplex, LLC
- Tabled proposed payment plan policy for further review
- Tabled discussion on Kevin Dees for future executive session
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The Commission will meet via video conference to discuss several items including a matter regarding Top 2 Bottom Autos, LLC. The agenda also includes a discussion on a fee to discard tags and the ratification of imposed penalties for EZ Deal Motors, LLC.
- Discussion regarding Van Brumfield — Top 2 Bottom Autos, LLC
- Fee to discard tag — Henry Casey
- Ratification of penalties for Case #2019-611: EZ Deal Motors, LLC
The Commission approved a new policy requiring a 10% down payment for dealers seeking payment plans for large fines. The board also directed attorneys to draft language allowing dealers to pass through plate cancellation fees to consumers. Additionally, a $500 civil penalty against EZ Deal Motors, LLC was ratified.
- Approved policy requiring 10% down payment for large fine payment plans
- Approved drafting of language to allow dealers to pass through plate cancellation fees to consumers
- Ratified $500 civil penalty against EZ Deal Motors, LLC
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting
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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will review financial reports from January and February 2021. The body will also vote on the ratification of imposed penalties across 18 specific cases involving various auto dealerships.
- Review of January and February 2021 financial reports
- Ratification of penalties for ABC Auto Sales, LLC (Baton Rouge)
- Ratification of penalties for Auto Brokers of America, LLC (Lafitte)
- Ratification of penalties for Jefferson Auto Group, LLC (Kenner)
- Ratification of penalties for All Premier Auto Sales, LLC (Lafayette)
The Commission approved financial statements for January and February 2021 and authorized a payment to Attorney Robert Hallack. Members ratified $8,820 in civil penalties against several dealerships for violations including non-delivery of titles. A request for a fine payment plan from Van Brumfield was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved January and February 2021 financial statements
- Approved $3,510 payment for Attorney Robert Hallack's January services
- Ratified $8,820 in civil penalties for January and February
- Tabled payment plan request for Van Brumfield (Top to Bottom Autos, LLC)
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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will hold a regular meeting via video conference on February 15, 2021. The agenda includes a vote on a new dealer license application for Top 2 Bottom Autos, LLC, and ratification of penalties against eight auto dealers. Commissioners will also review the January financial report and approve prior meeting minutes.
- License application: Van Brumfield – Top 2 Bottom Autos, LLC
- Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-587 Jefferson Auto Group LLC, Kenner
- Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-665 All Premier Auto Sales LLC, Lafayette
- Ratification of penalties: Case #2019-698 Alfred Ledet dba Up Front Auto Sales, Opelousas
- Payment of invoice to Robert Hallack for January 2021
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The Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission will meet via video conference to review the December 2020 financial report. The body will also consider the ratification of imposed penalties for four specific cases and conduct a hearing regarding Expert Auto Sales and Service, LLC.
- Ratification of penalties for Deals on Wheels, LLC (Lacombe)
- Ratification of penalties for Oak Auto Sales, LLC (New Orleans)
- Ratification of penalties for Star Auto Wholesale, Inc. (Baton Rouge)
- Ratification of penalties for Mr. I Do Care Auto Sales, LLC (Hammond)
- Hearing for Yessai Yessayan and Expert Auto Sales and Service, LLC
The Commission approved the December 2020 financial reports and ratified $1,450 in civil penalties for four dealerships. Members also voted to consult on a potential new field supervisor role to assist the executive director with compliance investigators.
- Approved December 2020 financial reports
- Ratified $1,450 in civil penalties for four dealerships
- Approved motion to consult on creating a field supervisor position
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting