Colleton County Council approves first readings of bond and property ordinances; funds training, renames fire station
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At its Feb. 9 meeting Colleton County Council unanimously approved first readings of two ordinances (including up to $15 million in general obligation bonds), authorized 911 revenue spending for APCO EMD training, and voted to rename Fire‑Rescue Station No. 1 for Barry W. McRoy.
Colleton County Council met Feb. 9, 2026, and by unanimous votes approved the first readings of two ordinances and two resolutions, moving several items forward but not adopting bond or property ordinances final. Council took no votes to adopt any ordinance on final passage at the meeting.
The council approved, by motion, a first reading by title of an ordinance authorizing issuance and sale of up to $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for Colleton County. Councilman Steve Murdaugh moved the ordinance’s first reading; Councilman Johnny Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Council also approved a first reading by title of an ordinance authorizing dissolution of Colleton County’s interest in a parcel identified as TMS #132‑00‑00‑028. Councilman Murdaugh moved and Councilman Bubba Trippe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Separately, Council approved a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to expend funds from the 911 revenue account to pay for APCO Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) instructor training and dispatcher certification. Councilman Bubba Trippe moved the resolution; Councilman Johnny Frank seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Council approved a separate resolution to rename Colleton County Fire‑Rescue Station No. 1 in honor of former Fire Chief Barry W. McRoy. Councilman Johnny Frank moved the resolution; Councilman Trippe seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Votes at a glance - Approval of agenda: moved by Councilman Johnny Frank, seconded by Councilman Steve Murdaugh — approved unanimously. - Minutes (Regular Meeting Jan. 5, 2026): moved by Councilman Bubba Trippe, seconded by Councilman Steve Murdaugh — approved unanimously. - Ordinance (first reading): issuance of up to $15,000,000 general obligation bonds — mover: Steve Murdaugh; seconder: Johnny Frank — outcome: first reading approved unanimously (final adoption not taken). - Ordinance (first reading): dissolution of county interest in TMS #132‑00‑00‑028 — mover: Steve Murdaugh; seconder: Bubba Trippe — outcome: first reading approved unanimously (final adoption not taken). - Resolution: APCO EMD instructor training/certification, funds from 911 revenue account — mover: Bubba Trippe; seconder: Johnny Frank — outcome: approved unanimously. - Resolution: rename Fire‑Rescue Station No. 1 for Barry W. McRoy — mover: Johnny Frank; seconder: Bubba Trippe — outcome: approved unanimously. - Executive session motion to discuss legal advice and pending litigation — mover: Johnny Frank; seconder: Steve Murdaugh — approved unanimously; Council took no action in executive session.
The bond ordinance and the ordinance concerning the TMS parcel were presented by title only and were advanced as first readings; no final votes on those ordinances occurred at the meeting.