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Columbus County commissioners approve recess and general account; attorney reports no action from closed session
Summary
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to recess its closed session into open session and approved the general account by voice vote. The county attorney said managers discussed an economic development matter and two attorney‑client matters and that no action was taken.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to recess its closed session into regular session and then approved the general account on voice votes, the meeting record shows.
The Chair asked for a motion to recess the closed session into regular session; the Chair announced the motion was made by Commissioner Floyd and seconded by Commissioner Bullard. The Chair called for the vote and members responded 'aye,' with no opposition announced.
Madam Attorney reported to the board that "county managers discussed an economic development matter and 2 matters of attorney client privilege," and stated that "no action was taken by the board." That report followed the motion to reconvene in open session.
Later, the Chair moved that the general account be approved; the Chair announced the motion was made by Commissioner Byrd and seconded by Commissioner Coleman. The Chair called for the vote and members again responded 'aye,' with no opposition announced.
Before adjourning the open portion of the meeting, the Chair announced the board would recess until 06:30.
The meeting record shows no substantive decisions emerged from the closed session; the attorney’s report indicated discussion only and no board action.
