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September 9, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Beaufort Housing Authority convened a special meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. at 5:39 p.m.. 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

Commissioners Not Present: 

  • None

Staff and Guests attending the meeting included the following: 

Staff: 

  • Aris Hanchard Ferguson, Interim Executive Director

Guests:

  • Joseph Dickey, Legal Counsel, Haynesworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. (via Zoom);
  • Ronald T. Scott, Legal Counsel, Haynesworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. (via Zoom);
  • Benjamin Quattlebaum (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 as presented. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment
There were no members of the public present in person or virtually, and no public comments were received.

Executive Session
Commissioner Achurch moved to enter Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing candidate(s) for the Executive Director position pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. S 30-4-70(a)(I). Commissioner Harris seconded the motion.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Board entered Executive Session at 5:40 p.m.

Commissioner Harris moved to exit Executive Session. Commissioner Glover seconded the motion.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:14 p.m.

Possible Votes as a Result of Executive Session
No action was taken as a result of Executive Session.

Ouestions and Comments: Next Regular Meeting
There were no additional questions or comments. The next regular meeting of the Beaufort Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Beaufort Housing Authority Conference Room.

Adiournment
Commissioner Allen moved to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.