BOARD OF AUCTIONEERS MINUTES

Legislative Office Building Room 303, Concord, NH

January 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m.

1. The Board of Auctioneers convened at 9:00 a.m. with, Chairperson Frank L. Eaton, Vice-Chairperson Russell R. Abbott, Secretary Roy W. Tilsley, Member Richard C. Berman, and Member Gregory J. Walsh present.

2. The Board on motion of Roy W. Tilsley, seconded by, Richard C. Berman accepted the minutes of the December 3, 2012 meeting, as amended, to read that #6 was voted to be a Declaratory Ruling.

3. The Board on motion of Russell R. Abbott, seconded by Roy W. Tilsley, authorized the application of Ailie F. Byers for an Auctioneers License.

4. The Board on motion of Roy W. Tilsley, seconded by Richard C. Berman, authorized the application of Eddie Ray Graham for an Auctioneers License.

5. The Board on motion of Roy W. Tilsley, seconded by Gregory J. Walsh, authorized the application of Kevin Lynn Perry for an Auctioneers License.

6. The Board on motion of Russell R. Abbott, seconded by Gregory J. Walsh, authorized the application of Mary Scimemi for an Auctioneers License.

7. The Board on motion of Russell R. Abbott, seconded by Gregory J. Walsh, authorized the application of James Leroy Valentine for an Auctioneers License.

8. The Board on motion of Russell R. Abbott, seconded by Gregory J. Walsh, authorized the application of Frederick Russell Vilsmeier for an Auctioneers License.

9. Hearing “In the Matter of Peter E. Smith”: (Peter E. Smith did not appear for this hearing) - The Board found Mr. Smith in violation of RSA 311-B:11(d) for non-payment. Taken into account the previous findings of nonpayment, and the revocation of Mr. Smith license, and as a result of the violation, the Board ordered payment of restitution to the complainant in the amount of $5,000, as well as a $10,000 fine to the State of New Hampshire for violations.

10. The Board on motion of Roy W. Tilsley, seconded by Russell R. Abbott authorized distribution of the January 2013 Newsletter.

11. Annual Board Election Day results:

On motion of Richard C. Berman, seconded by Gregory J. Walsh, all members voted in favor of the nomination of Russell R. Abbott as Chairman.

On motion of Gregory J. Walsh, seconded by Richard C. Berman, all members voted in favor of the nomination of Roy W. Tilsley as Vice-Chairman.

On motion of Roy W. Tilsley, seconded by Russell R. Abbott, all members voted in favor of the nomination of Gregory J. Walsh as Secretary.

All nominations were accepted and approved.

12. There was no non-public session today.

13. There was no non-public session today.

14. Further Business:

A. The Board discussed Rules.

B. The Board presented Frank L. Eaton with a citation from the Governor for his years of service.

15. The Board on motion of Roy W. Tilsley seconded by Gregory J. Walsh then Adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

The next scheduled monthly meeting will be held February 4, 2013

at the Legislative Office Building, Room 307, Concord, New Hampshire.