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October 03, 2016
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, October 3, 2016 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:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Mark Mitchell
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Invocation by Danny Rhea, Ivy Ridge Chapel followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of closed session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
The public hearing on the Solid Waste Ordinance was rescheduled for November 07, 2016.
Presentations
Donna Meade, Russell County Cannery Committee addressed the Board about the recent success the cannery open house at
Castlewood and Honaker.  She gave a brief update on other happenings at the canneries.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 06, 2016 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the September
06, 2016 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 MINUTES
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the September
19, 2016 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve general county
invoices in the amount of $666,052.90 including withholdings and reoccurring.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None
Committee Appointments
GREG STOOTS RE-APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Greg Stoots to
the Russell County Planning Commission for a (4) four year term, said term ending October 03, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
October 03, 2016
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, October 3, 2016 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:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Mark Mitchell
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Invocation by Danny Rhea, Ivy Ridge Chapel followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton to approve the agenda as amended with the addition of closed session.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
The public hearing on the Solid Waste Ordinance was rescheduled for November 07, 2016.
Presentations
Donna Meade, Russell County Cannery Committee addressed the Board about the recent success the cannery open house at
Castlewood and Honaker. She gave a brief update on other happenings at the canneries.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 06, 2016 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the September
06, 2016 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 MINUTES
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the September
19, 2016 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve general county
invoices in the amount of $666,052.90 including withholdings and reoccurring
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
Committee Appointments
GREG STOOTS RE-APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-appoint Greg Stoots to
the Russell County Planning Commission for a (4) four year term, said term ending October 03, 2020.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
DAVID EATON APPOINTED TO THE SWVA HEALTH AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to appoint David Eaton to the
Southwest Virginia Health Authority Board of Directors for a (4) four year term.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Mark Mitchell and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
Jerry Hall, Scenic Elk Garden Estates asked that the Board help get the rest of his road paved.
Missy Carter, Community Work Program updated the Board on the progress of the new program.   The amount of money saved
so far is $115,000.   She stated that the probationers have collected about 4000 bags to date.
Carla Glass, Dante Community Association commented that their committee has (5) five sub-committees at present and have
been very busy with several projects.  She thanked the PSA for all the help with improvements and maintenance with the Dante
ballfield.
James Baker, RCEA invited the Board to attend the Summit at UVA-Wise.  He asked if they are any closer to making a decision on
the County raises for this year.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL commented that they are short staffed and asked that the Board make a decision on whether or not
they can move forward with fillings a full time employee opening.
Oris Christian, Lebanon stated that there has been no maintenance or improvements made to the unpaved two tenths of a mile
in Scenic Elk Garden Estates since he has lived there.
Jason Gullet, Dante stated that many roads in the Dante community are impassable, Rocky Hollow especially.  He asked if the
Board could help in any way.
Reggie Childers, Lebanon commented that he recently attended the SW Va Economic Forum at UVA-Wise and only five people
from Russell County were present.  He spoke briefly about the Scenic River designations and blue ways.
The Chairman closed citizens comment period.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH CIVICPLUS FOR THE COUNTY WEBSITE
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to negotiate with CivicPlus for
the County website development and implementation.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF VDOT RURAL ADDITION RESOLUTION FOR ROLLING HILLS
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a VDOT Rural
Addition Resolution for Rolling Hills in Castlewood, Virginia.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None
Absent: Rebecca Dye
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WELLMONT/MOUNTAIN STATES MERGER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a Resolution in
support of the proposed Wellmont/Mountain States Health Alliance merger.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Mark Mitchell, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A $79,000 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a USDA Rural
Development Grant in the amount of $79,000 for the Sheriff’s Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
DAVID EATON APPOINTED TO THE SWVA HEALTH AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to appoint David Eaton to the
Southwest Virginia Health Authority Board of Directors for a (4) four year term.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Mark Mitchell and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
Jerry Hall, Scenic Elk Garden Estates asked that the Board help get the rest of his road paved,
Missy Carter, Community Work Program updated the Board on the progress of the new program. The amount of money saved
30 far is $115,000. She stated that the probationers have collected about 4000 bags to date.
Carla Glass, Dante Community Association commented that their committee has (5) five sub-committees at present and have
been very busy with several projects. She thanked the PSA for all the help with improvements and maintenance with the Dante
balifield,
James Baker, RCEA invited the Board to attend the Summit at UVA-Wise. He asked if they are any closer to making a decision on
the County raises for this year.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL commented that they are short staffed and asked that the Board make a decision on whether or not
they can move forward with fillings a full time employee opening.
Oris Christian, Lebanon stated that there has been no maintenance or improvements made to the unpaved two tenths of a mile
in Scenic Elk Garden Estates since he has lived there.
Jason Gullet, Dante stated that many roads in the Dante community are impassable, Rocky Hollow especially. He asked if the
Board could help in any way.
Reggie Childers, Lebanon commented that he recently attended the SW Va Economic Forum at UVA-Wise and only five people
from Russell County were present. He spoke briefly about the Scenic River designations and blue ways.
The Chairman closed citizens comment period
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH CIVICPLUS FOR THE COUNTY WEBSITE
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to negotiate with CivicPlus for
the County website development and implementation
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF VDOT RURAL ADDITION RESOLUTION FOR ROLLING HILLS
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a VDOT Rural
Addition Resolution for Rolling Hills in Castlewood, Virginia,
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
Absent: Rebecca Dye
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WELLMONT/MOUNTAIN STATES MERGER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a Resolution in
support of the proposed Wellmont/Mountain States Health Alliance merger.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Mark Mitchell, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A $79,000 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a USDA Rural
Development Grant in the amount of $79,000 for the Sheriff’s Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
PROPOSED LEGISLATION RESOLUTION TO AMEND VA. CODE SECTION CONCERNING WASTE DISPOSAL
TABLED
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to table a Resolution in
support of proposed legislation to amend the Virginia code section 15.2-933 concerning local waste disposal.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM JESS POWERS
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a travel request
by Emergency Management Coordinator, Jess Powers.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR NANCY WHARTON
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a plat for Nancy
Wharton as recommended by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to enter into closed session
to go into closed session pursuant to Virginia code 2.2-3711 for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry, land
acquisition actual or probable litigation and personnel matters.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None
JARROD GLASS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to appoint Jarrod Glass to the
Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four year term, said term ending October 03, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                                    Chairman
PROPOSED LEGISLATION RESOLUTION TO AMEND VA. CODE SECTION CONCERNING WASTE DISPOSAL
TABLED
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to table a Resolution in
support of proposed legislation to amend the Virginia code section 15.2-933 concerning local waste disposal.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM JESS POWERS
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a travel request
by Emergency Management Coordinator, Jess Powers.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR NANCY WHARTON:
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve a plat for Nancy
Wharton as recommended by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to enter into closed session
to go into closed session pursuant to Virginia code 2.2-3711 for discussion concerning a prospective business or industry, land
acquisition actual or probable litigation and personnel matters.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to return to regular session
The vote was:
Aye: Mark Mitchell, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
JARROD GLASS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to appoint Jarrod Glass to the
Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four year term, said term ending October 03, 2020.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Mark Mitchell and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Mark Mitchell, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairman