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Colleton County Council advances $15 million bond, approves CPST contract and reappoints chairman to regional board
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Summary
At its March 2 meeting, Colleton County Council approved the second reading of a $15 million general obligation bond ordinance, approved a property dissolution ordinance, advanced the FY 2026–27 budget on first reading, awarded a CPST contract for Smoaks, amended a multi-county industrial park agreement and reappointed Chairman Scott Biering to the SouthernCarolina RDA board.
Colleton County Council approved several measures at its March 2, 2026 regular meeting in Walterboro, including the second reading of a $15,000,000 general obligation bond ordinance and multiple resolutions and contract approvals.
The council approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $15,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for Colleton County. Councilman Steve Murdaugh moved the measure; Councilman Phillip Taylor, who flagged a scrivener's error in the agenda title (the ordinance text was correct), seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Council also approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing the dissolution of Colleton County's interest in a parcel identified as TMS #132-00-00-028; that motion was made by Councilman Murdaugh and carried unanimously.
On new business, the council advanced the FY 2026–27 budget ordinance (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027) on first reading. Councilman Murdaugh moved the first reading by title only, Vice‑Chairman Bubba Trippe seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance - General Obligation Bonds ordinance (second reading): motion carried unanimously; purpose: issuance/sale of up to $15,000,000. - Ordinance dissolving county interest in TMS #132-00-00-028 (second reading): carried unanimously. - FY 2026–27 Budget ordinance (first reading): advanced on first reading; further action required. - Resolution amending multi-county industrial/business park agreement (Charleston/Colleton): carried unanimously. - Resolution awarding CPST contract for Town of Smoaks — Johnsville/Smoaks Community Center: carried unanimously; administrator authorized to execute documents. - Appointment: reappointment of Chairman Scott Biering to the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance Board of Directors: carried unanimously.
Public comment and clarifications During the public comment period, Felicia Johnson urged the council to address a dangerous ditch near her home and requested more streetlights on her street. Cathy Sturgis raised concerns about a council member serving on the SouthernCarolina Regional Development Alliance Board of Directors, saying she “believed the position to be a paid position.” Councilman Murdaugh clarified that service on that board is not a paid position.
Administrative and operational notes Administrator Higgs told council he will bring recommendations at the next meeting for professional services to assist with reviewing and modernizing land use and zoning language as part of the Comprehensive Plan process and for services related to considering impact fees. Council members used council time to provide updates on SCDOT road and bridge work, playground installations at Womble Park, and recent emergency-management communications.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.