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December 11, 2023
A regular monthly mee�ng of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December
11, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Clerk called the mee�ng to order.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
Present:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Chris�an
Lono Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Ka�e Paton, County Atorney
Absent:
None
Invoca�on by Caleb Johnson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mo�on made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Chris�an and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Oris Chris�an, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
Presenta�ons
Plaques were presented to Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Oris Chris�an in apprecia�on for their service as
members of the Board of Supervisors.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2023 MINUTES
Mo�on made by Carl Rhea, second Oris Chris�an and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 13, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
December 11, 2023
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December
11, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
Present:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lono Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Caleb Johnson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
Presentations
Plaques were presented to Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Oris Christian in appreciation for their service as
members of the Board of Supervisors.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 13, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Oris Chris�an, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Mo�on made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,294,180.74, including reoccurring and
withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Chris�an
Nay:  None
Commitee Appointments
MOTION TO TABLE THE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS UNTIL JANUARY 2024
Mo�on made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the commitee appointments un�l January 2024 board of supervisors mee�ng.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton and Steve Breeding
Nay:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Oris Chris�an, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
MOTION FAILED.
CARL RHEA WAS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY HIGHWAY & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Mo�on made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton any duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Carl Rhea to the Russell County Highway & Safety Commission for a (2) two-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2025.
The vote was:
Aye: Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Oris Chris�an
Nay:  None
MAXIE SKEEN RE-APPOINTED TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA EMS COUNCIL
Mo�on made by Carl Rhea, second David Eton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Maxie Skeen to the Southwest Virginia EMS Council for a (4) four-year term, said term ending
December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Oris Chris�an and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,294,180.74, including reoccurring and
withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Committee Appointments
MOTION TO TABLE THE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS UNTIL JANUARY 2024
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the committee appointments until January 2024 board of supervisors meeting.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton and Steve Breeding
Nay: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
MOTION FAILED.
CARL RHEA WAS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY HIGHWAY & SAFETY COMMITTEE
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton any duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Carl Rhea to the Russell County Highway & Safety Commission for a (2) two-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2025.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
MAXIE SKEEN RE-APPOINTED TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA EMS COUNCIL
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Maxie Skeen to the Southwest Virginia EMS Council for a (4) four-year term, said term ending
December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
REBECCA DYE REAPPOINTED TO THE CPMT
Mo�on made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Rebecca Dye to the Community Policy Management Team for a four (4) year term, said term
ending December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
MOTION TO APPOINT TARA DYE TO THE CPMT
Mo�on made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding to appoint Tara Dye to the Community Policy
Management Team.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye and Oris Chris�an
MOTION FAILED.
REBECCA DYE RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Mo�on made by Tim Lovelace, second Oris Chris�an and duly approved to re-appoint Rebecca Dye to
the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a four-year term, said term ending December
31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Oris Chris�an, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
MOTION TO APPOINT TARA DYE TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DSS BOARD
Mo�on made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton to appoint Tara Dye to the Russell County
Department of Social Services Board.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding .and David Eaton
Nay:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Oris Chris�an, Lou Wallace and Rebecca Dye
MOTION FAILED.
RICHARD LOCKRIDGE RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Mo�on made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Chris�an and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Richard Lockridge to the Russell County Industrial Authority for a four (4) year term,
December 31, 2027.
REBECCA DYE REAPPOINTED TO THE CPMT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Rebecca Dye to the Community Policy Management Team for a four (4) year term, said term
ending December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Tim Lovelace
Nay: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
MOTION TO APPOINT TARA DYE TO THE CPMT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding to appoint Tara Dye to the Community Policy
Management Team.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
MOTION FAILED.
REBECCA DYE RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Oris Christian and duly approved to re-appoint Rebecca Dye to
the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a four-year term, said term ending December
31, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
MOTION TO APPOINT TARA DYE TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DSS BOARD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton to appoint Tara Dye to the Russell County
Department of Social Services Board.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding .and David Eaton
Nay: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace and Rebecca Dye
MOTION FAILED.
RICHARD LOCKRIDGE RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA.
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Richard Lockridge to the Russell County Industrial Authority for a four (4) year term,
December 31, 2027,
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
MOTION TO RE-APPOINT TONY DODI TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton to re-appoint Tony Dodi to the Russell County
Industrial Development Authority.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
MOTION FAILED.
TOMMY SHRADER APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Mo�on made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Tommy Shrader to the Russell County Industrial Authority for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
BICK GIBSON APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made Carl Rhea second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to appoint
Bick Gibson to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
MOTION TO RE-APPOINT TONY DODI TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding second David Eaton to re-appoint Tony Dodi to the Russell County
Industrial Development Authority.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
MOTION FAILED.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
MOTION TO RE-APPOINT TONY DOD! TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton to re-appoint Tony Dodi to the Russell County
Industrial Development Authority.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
MOTION FAILED.
TOMMY SHRADER APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Tommy Shrader to the Russell County Industrial Authority for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
BICK GIBSON APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made Carl Rhea second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to appoint
Bick Gibson to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: Steve Breeding and David Eaton,
MOTION TO RE-APPOINT TONY DOD! TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding second David Eaton to re-appoint Tony Dodi to the Russell County
Industrial Development Authority.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
MOTION FAILED.
Citizens’ Comment
The Chair opened ci�zens’ comment period.
The following ci�zens voiced their opposi�on to the proposed landfill at Moss III:
Amy Branson, Castlewood.
Josh Burgess, Cleveland
Dirk Hall, Cleveland
Jarred Ring, Castlewood
Gary Hughes, Swords Creek
Tammy Garret, Lebanon
Tony Smith, Cleveland
Jennifer Chumbley, Cleveland
Svitlana Boyd, Lebanon asked if the Board could assist with the Zoning problem she has with the Town
of Lebanon.
Ka�e Paton, Lebanon thanked the Board and staff for their support during her tenure as County
Atorney.  She looks forward to working with everyone as Clerk of The Circuit Court.
The Chair closed public comment.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABSTRACT OF VOTES
Mo�on made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the Abstract of Votes as presented by the Russell County Registrar.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A COUNTY AND IDA TOBACCO REGION OPPORTUNITY FUND PERFORANCE AGREEMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve Russell County and the Russell County IDA Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund Performance
Agreement in the amount of $146,000.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Chris�an
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A DHCD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mo�on made by Oris Chris�an, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the DHCD Community Development Block Grant #19-14-36 (Belfast Waterline Extension, Phase
II) Administrative & Conditional Closeout.
The vote was:
Citizens’ Comment
The Chair opened citizens’ comment period.
The following citizens voiced their opposition to the proposed landfill at Moss Ill:
‘Amy Branson, Castlewood.
Josh Burgess, Cleveland
Dirk Hall, Cleveland
Jarred Ring, Castlewood
Gary Hughes, Swords Creek
Tammy Garrett, Lebanon
Tony Smith, Cleveland
Jennifer Chumbley, Cleveland
Svitlana Boyd, Lebanon asked if the Board could assist with the Zoning problem she has with the Town
of Lebanon.
Katie Patton, Lebanon thanked the Board and staff for their support during her tenure as County
‘Attorney. She looks forward to working with everyone as Clerk of The Circuit Court.
The Chair closed public comment.
‘ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABSTRACT OF VOTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the Abstract of Votes as presented by the Russell County Registrar.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A COUNTY AND IDA TOBACCO REGION OPPORTUNITY FUND PERFORANCE AGREEMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve Russell County and the Russell County IDA Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund Performance
‘Agreement in the amount of $146,000.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A DHCD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the DHCD Community Development Block Grant #19-14-36 (Belfast Waterline Extension, Phase
Il) Administrative & Conditional Closeout.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
None:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT DANTE DEPOT PROJUECT CERTIFICATION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the VDOT Dante Depot Project Certification of Substantial Completion.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Chris�an, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT NOT COST ADDITION RESOLUTION RTE. 836 EXTENSION
Mo�on made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT No-Cost Addition Resolution RTE. 836 Extension.
The vote was
Aye:  Davd Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RC SCHOOL BOARD REVERSION FUNDS APPROPRIATION & REALLOCATION 2%
EMPLOYEE SALARY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County School Board Reversion Funds Appropriation & Reallocation concerning the 2%
employee salary increase by the General Assembly.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE RC DSS BOARD APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS CONCERNING A 2% EMPLOYEE SALARY
INCREASE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County DSS Board Appropriation of Funds concerning a 2% salary increase by the
General Assembly.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $542,000
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to t
approve a DCJS Law Enforcement Equipment Grant in the amount of $542,000.
Aye: Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
None: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT DANTE DEPOT PROJUECT CERTIFICATION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the VDOT Dante Depot Project Certification of Substantial Compl
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT NOT COST ADDITION RESOLUTION RTE. 836 EXTENSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT No-Cost Addition Resolution RTE. 836 Extension.
The vote was
‘Aye: Davd Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RC SCHOOL BOARD REVERSION FUNDS APPROPRIATION & REALLOCATION 2%
EMPLOYEE SALARY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County School Board Reversion Funds Appropriation & Reallocation concerning the 2%
employee salary increase by the General Assembly.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE RC DSS BOARD APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS CONCERNING A 2% EMPLOYEE SALARY
INCREASE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County DSS Board Appropriation of Funds concerning a 2% salary increase by the
General Assembly.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A DCIS LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $542,000
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to t
approve a DCIS Law Enforcement Equipment Grant in the amount of $542,000.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A $3000 DONATION TO THE SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
donate $3000 to the Shop with a Cop Program for the Town of Honaker, Town of Lebanon and The
Russell County Sheriff’s Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA REVISED STATE GRANT-IN-AID FY 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$128,394
Motion made by David Eaton, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Library of Virginia Revised State Grant-In-Aid FY 2024 in the amount of $128,394.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM EMERGENCY PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7500
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appropriate and accept a VDEM Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $7500.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
BURN BAN LIFTED
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
lift the burn ban declaration effective immediately.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A POTESTA MASTER AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERS & ENVIRNMENTAL SERVICES
CONTRACT SIX-MONTH EXTENSION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Potesta Master Agreement for Engineers & Environmental Services Six Month Extension.
The vote was:
Steve Breeding
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The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A $3000 DONATION TO THE SHOP WITH A COP PROGRAM
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
donate $3000 to the Shop with a Cop Program for the Town of Honaker, Town of Lebanon and The
Russell County Sheriff’s Department.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA REVISED STATE GRANT-IN-AID FY 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$128,394
Motion made by David Eaton, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Library of Virginia Revised State Grant-In-Aid FY 2024 in the amount of $128,394.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM EMERGENCY PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7500
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appropriate and accept a VDEM Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $7500.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Chri
Nay: None
ian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
BURN BAN LIFTED.
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
lift the burn ban declaration effective immediately.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
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Aye: Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDH & RUSSELL COUNTY SERVICE AGREEMENT
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDH & Russell County Service Agreement. (Russell County Health Department).
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY OMD CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County Operational Medical Director (OMD) Contract for Services.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY COAL HAUL ROAD PLAN RESOLUTION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
VDOT Resolution- Russell County Coal Haul Road Plan – Rte 615 Gravel Lick Road Improvements in the
amount of $100,000.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO CHANGE A CL DALE PLAT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a CL Dale Construction Plat change in language as requested by the Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
CANNERY CLOSING DATE TABLED
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the cannery closing date.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
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APPROVAL OF A VDH & RUSSELL COUNTY SERVICE AGREEMENT
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDH & Russell County Service Agreement. (Russell County Health Department)
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY OMD CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County Operational Medical Director (OMD) Contract for Services.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY COAL HAUL ROAD PLAN RESOLUTION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
VDOT Resolution- Russell County Coal Haul Road Plan — Rte 615 Gravel Lick Road Improvements in the
amount of $100,000.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO CHANGE A CL DALE PLAT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a CL Dale Construction Plat change in language as requested by the Planning Commission.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
CANNERY CLOSING DATE TABLED
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the cannery closing date.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF COUNTY HOLIDAY AND PAY SCHEDULE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the county holiday and pay schedule as presented.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO SET THE BOARD MEETING FOR JANUARY 02, 2024
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
set the Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, January 02, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT DANTE ENGINEERING STUDY
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
the VDOT Dante Engineering Study.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO SEND A LETTER OPPOSING UTILITY RATE INCREASES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Administrator to send a letter opposing the rate increase to AEP and Kentucky
Utilities.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                         Chairperson
APPROVAL OF COUNTY HOLIDAY AND PAY SCHEDULE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the county holiday and pay schedule as presented.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SET THE BOARD MEETING FOR JANUARY 02, 2024
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
set the Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, January 02, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT DANTE ENGINEERING STUDY
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
the VDOT Dante Engineering Study.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SEND A LETTER OPPOSING UTILITY RATE INCREASES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Administrator to send a letter opposing the rate increase to AEP and Kentucky
Utilities
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson