05/14/07
New Class II Auto Dealer: Application of D & T Cars, Inc., d/b/a D & T Cars, 367 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, Antoine D. Gordon, Manager, for a New Class II Auto Dealer License, with a maximum of 16 display vehicles.
Tom Souza, an attorney from Falmouth, appeared for D&T Cars. They are requesting opening the used car lot at 367 Yarmouth Road. Mr. Hoxie stated this was formerly CARZ, which license was revoked at the last meeting. Mr. Burman asked what provision is this group making for liabilities from the prior licensee? The attorney stated It is not a part of this application to go backwards; they would like to step in fresh as a new corporation. Mr. Burman thinks there might be a potential barrier for that. Attorney Souza stated no-one has come forward with any complaints to date; they would be willing to work with those individuals. Mr. Burman stated it was represented at the last hearing that many HAD come forward and they had spent considerable funds resolving issues. The attorney stated after conferring with his clients, they have taken care of any issues which have come up. He stated they also provide wiggle room with their warranty dates to help their customers. Mr. Burman stated that this being a new entity, it may pose a problem. Mr. Hoxie asked about the one principal who is involved in an ongoing investigation – Lt. Jason stated that Det. Sgt. John Murphy will address the Board on that matter. John Murphy stated there is an ongoing investigation into CARZ, and that Ms. Williams was owner along with Mr. Possenti; it has not been determined yet if Ms. Williams was aware of Mr. Possenti’s false identity. He also has concerns about the new corporation. In lieu of the problems of Hyannis CARZ, he thinks it is too soon and that Ms. Williams is carrying over the bond from the previous business whose license was revoked. He thinks that should be resolved prior to granting this license. He suggests a 30 day period to make these determinations. Mr. Hoxie stated to counsel that in light of what Det. Murphy brought forward, he thinks we should continue the hearing to after 30 days. Attorney Souza made it clear for the record that Ms. Williams now has the bond in her name, it was in her name before as principal of CARZ. He stated Ms. Williams is a victim as well as others Mr. Schact injured. Mr. Hoxie asked to continue this to June 18, 2007 and that we will notify them of any information received in the interim. Ms. Williams approached the podium, stating it is a long time…Mr. Hoxie stated if we can resolve the issues by the prior June meeting (4th) we will do so.
A motion was duly made by Gene Burman, seconded by Paul Sullivan and a unanimous vote taken to continue the application of D & T Cars, Inc., d/b/a D & T Cars, 367 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, Antoine D. Gordon, Manager, for a New Class II Auto Dealer License, with a maximum of 16 display vehicles to the June 18, 2007 hearing; the June 4thhearing if all issues have been resolved.
New Class II Auto Dealer: Application of D & T Cars, Inc., d/b/a D & T Cars, 367 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, Antoine D. Gordon, Manager, for a New Class II Auto Dealer License, with a maximum of 16 display vehicles.
Tom Souza, an attorney from Falmouth, appeared for D&T Cars. They are requesting opening the used car lot at 367 Yarmouth Road. Mr. Hoxie stated this was formerly CARZ, which license was revoked at the last meeting. Mr. Burman asked what provision is this group making for liabilities from the prior licensee? The attorney stated It is not a part of this application to go backwards; they would like to step in fresh as a new corporation. Mr. Burman thinks there might be a potential barrier for that. Attorney Souza stated no-one has come forward with any complaints to date; they would be willing to work with those individuals. Mr. Burman stated it was represented at the last hearing that many HAD come forward and they had spent considerable funds resolving issues. The attorney stated after conferring with his clients, they have taken care of any issues which have come up. He stated they also provide wiggle room with their warranty dates to help their customers. Mr. Burman stated that this being a new entity, it may pose a problem. Mr. Hoxie asked about the one principal who is involved in an ongoing investigation – Lt. Jason stated that Det. Sgt. John Murphy will address the Board on that matter. John Murphy stated there is an ongoing investigation into CARZ, and that Ms. Williams was owner along with Mr. Possenti; it has not been determined yet if Ms. Williams was aware of Mr. Possenti’s false identity. He also has concerns about the new corporation. In lieu of the problems of Hyannis CARZ, he thinks it is too soon and that Ms. Williams is carrying over the bond from the previous business whose license was revoked. He thinks that should be resolved prior to granting this license. He suggests a 30 day period to make these determinations. Mr. Hoxie stated to counsel that in light of what Det. Murphy brought forward, he thinks we should continue the hearing to after 30 days. Attorney Souza made it clear for the record that Ms. Williams now has the bond in her name, it was in her name before as principal of CARZ. He stated Ms. Williams is a victim as well as others Mr. Schact injured. Mr. Hoxie asked to continue this to June 18, 2007 and that we will notify them of any information received in the interim. Ms. Williams approached the podium, stating it is a long time…Mr. Hoxie stated if we can resolve the issues by the prior June meeting (4th) we will do so.
A motion was duly made by Gene Burman, seconded by Paul Sullivan and a unanimous vote taken to continue the application of D & T Cars, Inc., d/b/a D & T Cars, 367 Yarmouth Road, Hyannis, Antoine D. Gordon, Manager, for a New Class II Auto Dealer License, with a maximum of 16 display vehicles to the June 18, 2007 hearing; the June 4thhearing if all issues have been resolved.
