Colleton County Council holds executive session on FY 2026–27 budget; no public action taken

Colleton County Council convened a workshop on April 28, 2026; Chairman Scott Biering called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. and confirmed a quorum with Vice‑Chairman Bubba Trippe, Councilman Steve Murdaugh and Councilman Phillip Taylor present. Councilman Johnny Frank arrived later, in time for the executive session.

During the opening business, Councilman Steve Murdaugh moved to approve the meeting agenda, and Vice‑Chairman Bubba Trippe seconded. Following discussion, the motion carried unanimously among those present.

Chairman Biering then asked the council to go into executive session for “Discussion of Contractual and Personnel Matters Related to the FY 26‑27 Budget.” Vice‑Chairman Trippe moved to enter executive session and Councilman Murdaugh seconded; the council entered executive session at 8:03 a.m. The workshop record lists the stated subject of the closed session but does not provide substantive details of the contractual or personnel matters discussed.

The council returned to public session at 9:55 a.m.; Vice‑Chairman Trippe moved to end the executive session, and Councilman Johnny Frank seconded. The record states that no action was taken while in executive session. Chairman Biering then moved to adjourn, a motion seconded by Councilman Frank; the meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.

Martha B. Thompson, clerk to council, attested to the minutes. A signed attestation in the record shows the minutes were approved on May 4, 2026.

The workshop agenda item lists the executive session topic as contractual and personnel matters related to the FY 2026–27 budget; the minutes do not disclose specific contract terms, personnel decisions, dollar amounts or follow‑up deadlines.