SHA December 16, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M.
317 CHATHAM STREET SANFORD, NC 27330
The meeting of the members of the Sanford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was held at 317 Chatham Street, Sanford, NC 27330, on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the central office conference room.
The meeting was advertised through the Sanford Housing Authority website; www.sha-nc.org.
1. Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. p.m. by Chairwoman White on roll call. The following members were present:
Present
- Chairperson Hope White
- Vice Chairperson William Newby
- Commissioner Holly Aeschliman
- Commissioner Dianne Sinnamon
- Commissioner Jackie Dalrymple
- Commissioner Karen Wicker
Absent
- Commissioner Erin Britton
Also present:
- Walter Ferguson, City Commissioner
2. Public Comments: None
Adoption of the agenda: Ms. Dalrymple made a motion to approve the agenda for the December 16, 2024, board meeting. Ms. Sinnamon seconded the motion. All were in favor, the motion passed unanimously.
Minutes: Ms. Dalrymple made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for October 28, 2024. Ms. Sinnamon seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
3. Old Business:Regular Meeting October 28, 2024
CEO Contract Resolution 2024-17
Ms. Dalrymple motioned to approve the CEO Contract for Dr. Michael C. Threatt. Ms. Sinnamon seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously.
4. New Business:
Personnel Policy Revised Holiday Schedule Resolution 2024-18: Ms. Dalrymple motioned to approve the personnel policy with the revised holiday schedule. Ms. Aeschliman seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion passed unanimously.
Bylaws Revised (revision to board standing committees): Ms. Aeschliman motioned to approve the addition of the seven board committees to the BOC bylaws. Ms. Dalrymple seconded the motion; all were in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Closed Session:
Mr. Newby made the motion to go into closed session; Ms. Aeschliman seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion passed unanimously.
In the closed session, the board discussed procuring a forensic audit for the following:
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- To ensure that there were no surprises
- To clear the way for the new CEO
- To develop a roadmap for going forward
- To identify any red flags
- To evaluate internal controls
The motion to pursue a forensic audit was made by Ms. Dalrymple and seconded by Mr. William Newby.
The board also requested all the payments and outstanding invoices for Eagle Rock/ Mr. Marcus Goodson.
After that, the closed session ended with a motion by Commissioner Jackie Dalrymple, seconded by Commissioner William Newby. The regular board meeting started immediately, leading to the adjournment of the regular board meeting.
6. Adjournment
Ms. Dalrymple motioned to adjourn the regular meeting for the Board of Commissioners for Sanford Housing Authority. Ms. Sinnamon seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 pm.
Minutes prepared by Anesha Pittman
Approved:
- Hope W. White, Chairwoman, SHA Board of Commissioners
- Dr. Michael C. Threatt, Secretary
