May 6, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners of the Beaufort Housing Authority convened a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Beaufort Housing Authority Conference Room. The meeting was called to order by Chair Ethan M. James, and upon roll call those present and absent were as follows:
Commissioners Present
- Chairman Ethan James
- Vice Chair Marilyn Harris
- Commissioner William Achurch
- Commissioner Linda Robinson
- Commissioner Janie Glover
- Commissioner Natassia Allen (via Zoom)
Commissioners Not Present: None
Staff and Guests attending the meeting included the following:
Staff:
- Aris Hanchard Ferguson, Interim Executive Director
Guests
- Ronald T. Scott, Legal Counsel, Haynesworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. (via Zoom);
- Sheila Jones, Selenium Consulting (via Zoom)
- Brendan Geraghty, Haynesworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. (Via Zoom)
Call to Order and Roll Call
Chairman James called the meeting to order, took roll, and a quorum was recognized.
Freedom of Information Act Statement
The Interim Executive Director confirmed that the meeting was publicly noticed, posted, and distributed in compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
Adoption of Agenda
Commissioner Achurch moved to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
None.
Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
The Board considered approval of a roofing contract for repairs at 2206 and 2208 Morris Street. Staff reported that sealed bids were received from Two Brothers Roofing, Neal's Construction, and Delta Roofing. Two Brothers Roofing was identified as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The ploposed conttact amounts were $15,500 for 2206 Morris Street and $18,800 for 2208 Morris Street. Staff noted that the work involved roof replacement for quadplex structures and that the contractor proposed use of 50-year GAF shingles.
Commissioner Achurch moved to approve the quotes from Two Brothers Roofing for 2206 and 2208 Morris Street as presented by staff. Vice Chair Harris seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Prior to entering executive session, it was noted for the record that the agenda did not specifically designate a public comment section; however, there were no members of the public present in person or via Zoom to provide comment.
Executive Session
Commissioner Achurch moved to enter executive session for discussion of negotiations incident to contractual arrangements regarding repositioning pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. 30-4-70(a)(2). Commissioner Glover seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The Board entered executive session at 5:19 p.m.
Commissioner Achurch moved to exit executive session. Vice Chair Harris seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The Board returned to open session at 6:49 p.m.
Possible Votes as a Result of Executive Session
Commissioner Achurch moved to authorize execution of the Master Development Agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Beaufort, South Carolina and Connolly Development, LLC, subject to any edits as advised by legal counsel. Vice Chair Harris seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was conducted as follows:
- Commissioner Achurch - Aye
- Commissioner Robinson - Aye
- Commissioner Glover - Aye
- Commissioner Allen - Aye
- Vice Chair Harris - Aye
- Chairman James - Aye
The motion passed unanimously.
Questions and Comments; Next Regular Meeting
Board members expressed appreciation to staff, legal counsel, consultants, and all parties involved in advancing the redevelopment process and Master Development Agreement.
The Board also considered changing the date of the next regular Board meeting. Commissioner Achurch moved to change the May regular meeting to May 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Harris seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment
Commissioner Achurch moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Harris seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.