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Auctioneer commission affirms Robert's Rules, elects vice chair and shifts meeting start to 10:30; budget shows modest deficit
Summary
The commission voted to conduct meetings under Robert's Rules of Order for 2025, elected Jeff Morris as vice chair, moved regular meeting start times to 10:30 to reduce travel burden, and reviewed a year-to-date deficit and education fund balance.
At its first meeting of 2025, the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission voted to conduct meetings under Robert's Rules of Order, elected Jeff Morris as vice chair, and approved moving future meetings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to reduce travel and lodging burdens for members. The commission also reviewed a budget report showing a deficit and provided a status update on the education fund.
Executive Director Roxanna Gamusio asked commissioners to vote annually to state that meetings are conducted under Robert's Rules of Order; the motion was approved by voice vote. Commissioners then held elections for chair and vice chair for the remaining 2025 meetings. The record explicitly shows the commission approved Jeff Morris as vice chair. Separately, commissioners adopted a motion to change the official meeting start time on the posted schedule to 10:30 a.m.; staff will update the website for the rest of the year.
On the budget, staff presented numbers through December 2024. The commission was told the general fund balance stood at $515,007.76 and the education fund at about $172,000. Executive Director Gamusio described licensing revenue as slightly decreased but said the change was not a current concern; commissioners said centralizing staff work had helped limit costs. No budget adjustments were approved at the meeting; the report was informational.
Commissioners adjourned after a brief public-comment check and closing motions.
