Colleton County Council hears FY2026-27 budget; motions approve executive session and adjourn

Colleton County Council convened its May 22, 2026 workshop at 12:00 p.m. with Chairman Scott Biering presiding. After a roll call that established a quorum, councilmembers approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote.

Council then voted to enter an executive session to discuss contractual and personnel matters related to the FY2026-27 budget; the session began at 12:02 p.m. and council returned to public session at 1:13 p.m. The minutes state that no action was taken while in executive session.

Following the return to public session, Administrator Higgs provided an update on the proposed FY2026-27 budget, saying the balanced budget totals $40,984,288.23 and is ready to proceed to third reading in June. The update was presented as an administrative report; council did not take a formal vote on the budget at the workshop.

Procedural business concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn at 1:15 p.m. The meeting minutes include signature and attestation lines for Chairman Scott Biering and Clerk to Council Martha B. Thompson.

Next steps: the council’s packet and minutes indicate the FY2026-27 budget will proceed to third reading in June, where council may take formal votes or consider amendments.