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January 24, 2018
A reconvened meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, January 24,
2018 at the Linden Row Inn at 5:30 pm in Richmond, Virginia.
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
Roll Call by Clerk of the Board:
Present:
Rebecca Dye
Tim Lovelace
Mark Mitchell
Steve Breeding
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
Lou Wallace
David Eaton
Carl Rhea
*NOTE
Although they were not in attendance at the time the Board reconvened, Supervisors David Eaton and
Supervisor Lou Wallace were also in attendance for various meetings and the Legislative Reception in
Richmond, Virginia from Wednesday,  January 24 through Friday, January 26, 2018.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
Invocation by Chairperson Rebecca Dye.
Other County Matters:
The Board discussed various matters including the animal shelter, county insurance, the fitness center,
hydro-electric plant and tourism.
January 24, 2018
Areconvened meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, January 24,
2018 at the Linden Row Inn at 5:30 pm in Richmond, Virginia,
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
Roll Call by Clerk of the Board:
Present:
Rebecca Dye
Tim Lovelace
Mark Mitchell
Steve Breeding
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
Lou Wallace
David Eaton
Carl Rhea
*NOTE
Although they were not in attendance at the time the Board reconvened, Supervisors David Eaton and
Supervisor Lou Wallace were also in attendance for various meetings and the Legislative Reception in
Richmond, Virginia from Wednesday, January 24 through Friday, January 26, 2018
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the agenda
The vote was:
‘Aye: Mark Mitchell, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
Invocation by Chairperson Rebecca Dye.
Other County Matters:
The Board discussed various matters including the animal shelter, county insurance, the fitness center,
hydro-electric plant and tourism,
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE FITNESS CENTER
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to authorize the County Administrator and Kim Short to negotiate a purchase of gym equipment from a
local gym owner for the County’s fitness center.
The vote was:
Aye:  Mark Mitchell, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
Board members met with several legislators and arranged meetings with several agencies that included:
Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Dept. of
Transportation, Tobacco Commission, etc.
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                              Chairperson
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE FITNESS CENTER
Motion made by Mark Mitchell, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to authorize the County Administrator and kim Short to negotiate a purchase of gym equipment from a
local gym owner for the County’s fitness center.
The vote was:
Aye: Mark Mitchell, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
Board members met with several legislators and arranged meetings with several agencies that included:
Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Tourism, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Dept. of
Transportation, Tobacco Commission, etc.
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Mark Mitchell
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson