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July 09, 2018
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 09,
2018 beginning at 5:00 pm for Executive (Closed) session followed by the regular meeting 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
Absent:
Mark Mitchell
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) Session to discuss a litigation matter pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(7).
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
Pursuant to § 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended each member of the Board of
Supervisors upon the Roll Call certifies that to the best of their knowledge (i) only public business
matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of
Information  Act and (ii) only such public business matters that were identified in the motion(s) by which
the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the Board of
Supervisors.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
Invocation by Timothy Brown, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
July 09, 2018
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 09,
2018 beginning at 5:00 pm for Executive (Closed) session followed by the regular meeting 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
Absent:
Mark Mitchell
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
enter into Executive (closed) Session to discuss a litigation matter pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(7)
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
return to regular session.
Pursuant to § 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended each member of the Board of
Supervisors upon the Roll Call certifies that to the best of their knowledge (i) only public business
matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act and (ii) only such public business matters that were identified in the motion(s) by which
the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the Board of
Supervisors
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
Invocation by Timothy Brown, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON BOUNDARY LINE CHANGES FOR THE CWSA AND RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Pursuant to being advertised in a local paper for (2) two consecutive weeks, a public hearing was held on
the proposed boundary line changes for the Russell County Public Service authority and the Castlewood
Water and Sewage Authority.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing.
Donnie Christian, Chairman of the Russell County PSA, commented that both groups agreed with the
boundary line changes.
The public hearing was closed by the Chairperson.
Presentations
Mickey Rhea, Building Official and C. Hyder Hughes with the Sheriff’s Department presented a slide
show to the Board about the litter and unsafe structures issues in the County.
Josh Eaton and Harvey Hart, Appalachian Gateway Horse and Trail Association presented their building
plan for a horse ring in Cleveland.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF LAND BESIDE THE CLEVELAND SCHOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
A HORSE RING
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Appalachian Gateway Horse and Trail Association to start construction on a horse ring on
the property beside the Old Cleveland School at no expense to the County.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Kevin Blankenship and Woody Scott explained the Mountain Movers organization and involvement
within the community.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON BOUNDARY LINE CHANGES FOR THE CWSA AND RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Pursuant to being advertised in a local paper for (2) two consecutive weeks, a public hearing was held on
the proposed boundary line changes for the Russell County Public Service authority and the Castlewood
Water and Sewage Authority.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing.
Donnie Christian, Chairman of the Russell County PSA, commented that both groups agreed with the
boundary line changes.
The public hearing was closed by the Chairperson.
Presentations
Mickey Rhea, Building Official and C. Hyder Hughes with the Sheriff’s Department presented a slide
show to the Board about the litter and unsafe structures issues in the County.
Josh Eaton and Harvey Hart, Appalachian Gateway Horse and Trail Association presented their building
plan for a horse ring in Cleveland.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF LAND BESIDE THE CLEVELAND SCHOOL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
AHORSE RING
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Appalachian Gateway Horse and Trail Association to start construction on a horse ring on
the property beside the Old Cleveland School at no expense to the County.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Car! Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Kevin Blankenship and Woody Scott explained the Mountain Movers organization and involvement
within the community.
APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CASTLEWOOD WATER AND
SEWAGE AUTHORITY AND THE RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Castlewood Water and Sewage Authority and the Russell
County Water Public Service Authority to reflect the boundary line changes.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
The Chairperson read a letter from Supervisor Mark Mitchell stating that he is resigning his seat on
the Board of Supervisors effective August 06, 2018.
ACCEPTANCE OF MARK MITCHELL’S RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Supervisor Mark Mitchell effective August 06, 2018.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO FILE A WRIT OF ELECTION WITH THE CIRCUIT COURT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
direct the County Attorney to file a petition with Circuit Court for issuance of a writ of election to be
held in November 2019 to fill the Supervisor At-Large seat vacated by the resignation of Mark Mitchell
Supervisor At-Large.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Board Appointments
Supervisor At-Large
MOTION TO TABLE THE SUPERVISOR AT- LARGE APPOINMENT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Tim Lovelace to table the Supervisor At-Large seat until the next
meeting.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
MOTION FAILED
APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CASTLEWOOD WATER AND.
‘SEWAGE AUTHORITY AND THE RUSSELL COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Castlewood Water and Sewage Authority and the Russell
County Water Public Service Authority to reflect the boundary line changes.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
The Chairperson read a letter from Supervisor Mark Mitchell stating that he is resigning his seat on
the Board of Supervisors effective August 06, 2018.
EPTANCE OF MARK MITCHELL’S RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVI:
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Supervisor Mark Mitchell effective August 06, 2018.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL TO FILE A WRIT OF ELECTION WITH THE CIRCUIT COURT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
direct the County Attorney to file a petition with Circuit Court for issuance of a writ of election to be
held in November 2019 to fill the Supervisor At-Large seat vacated by the resignation of Mark Mitchell
Supervisor At-Large
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Board Appointments
Supervisor At-Large
MOTION TO TABLE THE SUPERVISOR AT: LARGE APPOINMENT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Tim Lovelace to table the Supervisor At-Large seat until the next
meeting.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace and Tim Lovelace
Nay: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
MOTION FAILED
HARRY FERGUSON APPOINTED AS SUPERVISOR AT-LARGE
Carl Rhea nominated Harry Ferguson
Lou Wallace nominated Becki Joyce
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors that
nominations cease and call for the vote.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
Becki Joyce – (1) one vote:  Lou Wallace
Harry Ferguson – (4) four votes:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Abstain (1) one - Tim Lovelace
Harry Ferguson was appointed to the Russell County Board of Supervisors to fill the unexpired term of
Mark Mitchell as Supervisor At- Large, said term ending December 31, 2019.
CLIFFORD HESS RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Clifford Hess to the Russell County Public Service Authority for a (3) three- year term, said
term ending June 30, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
FRANK HORTON RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Frank Horton to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-
year term, said term ending June 30, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
RON BLANKENSHIP RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Ron Blankenship to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-
year term, said term ending June 30, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
HARRY FERGUSON APPOINTED AS SUPERVISOR AT-LARGE
Carl Rhea nominated Harry Ferguson
Lou Wallace nominated Becki Joyce
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors that,
nominations cease and call for the vote.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
Becki Joyce — (1) one vote: Lou Wallace
Harry Ferguson — (4) four votes: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Abstain (1) one - Tim Lovelace
Harry Ferguson was appointed to the Russell County Board of Supervisors to fill the unexpired term of
Mark Mitchell as Supervisor At-Large, said term ending December 31, 2019.
CLIFFORD HESS RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Clifford Hess to the Russell County Public Service Authority for a (3) three- year term, said
term ending June 30, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
FRANK HORTON RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Frank Horton to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-
year term, said term ending June 30, 2019,
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
RON BLANKENSHIP RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Ron Blankenship to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-
year term, said term ending June 30, 2019,
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
JAMES EATON RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint James Eaton to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-
year term, said term ending June 30, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Abstain:  David Eaton
JUDY LOCKRIDGE APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Judy Lockridge to the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending June 30, 2022.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
TIE VOTE ON RUSSELL COUNTY DSS APPOINTMENTS
Lou Wallace nominated Gail Gobble
David Eaton nominated Shelia Kiser
Shelia Kiser – (3) three votes- Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Carl Rhea
Gail Gobble – (3) three  votes – Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
There was no appointment due to a tie vote, no further action taken.
David Eaton nominated Rita McFaddin
Lou Wallace nominated Gail Gobble
Gail Gobble – (3) three votes- Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Rita McFaddin – (3) three votes – David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Carl Rhea
There was no appointment due to a tie vote, no further action taken.
The Department of Social Services appointments were tabled until the August meeting.
JAMES EATON RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint James Eaton to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-
year term, said term ending June 30, 2019,
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Abstain: David Eaton
KRIDGE APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Judy Lockridge to the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending June 30, 2022
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
TIE VOTE ON RUSSELL COUNTY DSS APPOINTMENTS
Lou Wallace nominated Gail Gobble
David Eaton nominated Shelia Kiser
Shelia Kiser — (3) three votes- Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Carl Rhea
Gail Gobble - (3) three votes - Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
There was no appointment due to a tie vote, no further action taken.
David Eaton nominated Rita McFaddin
Lou Wallace nominated Gail Gobble
Gail Gobble — (3) three votes- Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Rita McFaddin — (3) three votes - David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Carl Rhea
There was no appointment due to a tie vote, no further action taken.
The Department of Social Services appointments were tabled until the August meeting.
ANGELA FARMER RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPMT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Angela Farmer to the Community Policy Management Team for a (3) three-year term, said term
ending August 03, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
LOU WALLACE APPOINTED TO THE NINTH DISTRICT FINANCING BOARD
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Lou Wallace to the Ninth District Financing Board of Directors for People, Inc. for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending July 09, 2022.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
CATHERINE PRATT APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Catherine Pratt to the Dante Community Center Board to fill the un-expired term of Earl Jenkins,
said term ending June 19, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 04, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to

approve the June 04, 2018 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 25, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to

approve the June 25, 2018 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
ANGELA FARMER RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPMT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Angela Farmer to the Community Policy Management Team for a (3) three-year term, said term
ending August 03, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
LOU WALLACE APPOINTED TO THE NINTH DISTRICT FINANCING BOARD
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Lou Wallace to the Ninth District Financing Board of Directors for People, Inc. for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending July 09, 2022
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
CATHERINE PRATT APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD.
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Catherine Pratt to the Dante Community Center Board to fill the un-expired term of Earl Jenkins,
said term ending June 19, 2019
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 04, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the June 04, 2018 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 25, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the June 25, 2018 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $2,349,296.21 including withholdings and reoccurring.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
Helen Fields, Lebanon commented that she was appalled at the way the Supervisor At-Large position
was filled.
Reggie Childers, Lebanon addressed the Board concerning blueways.
The Chair closed citizens comment.
LAUREL BED LAKE AND THE CLINCH RIVER DESIGNATED AS BLUEWAYS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
declare Laurel Bed Lake and the Clinch River as blueways.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Matt Crum asked that the board approve the filing of a lawsuit involving the opioid crisis in Russell
County.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT REGARDING OPIOIDS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to

authorize the filing of a lawsuit against manufacturers and distributors of opioids seeking the recovery of
compensatory and punitive damages.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR RT. 19 EB HORIZONTAL CURVE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $2,349,296.21 including withholdings and reoccurring
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
Helen Fields, Lebanon commented that she was appalled at the way the Supervisor At-Large position
was filled.
Reggie Childers, Lebanon addressed the Board concerning blueways.
The Chair closed citizens comment.
LAUREL BED LAKE AND THE CLINCH RIVER DESIGNATED AS BLUEWAYS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
declare Laurel Bed Lake and the Clinch River as blueways.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Matt Crum asked that the board approve the filing of a lawsuit involving the opioid crisis in Russell
County.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT REGARDING OPIOIDS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the filing of a lawsuit against manufacturers and distributors of opioids seeking the recovery of
compensatory and punitive damages.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR RT. 19 EB HORIZONTAL CURVE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Resolution for Rt. 19 EB Horizontal Curve Improvement Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR RT. 80 TRUCK CLIMBING LANE PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Resolution for Rt. 80 Truck Climbing Lane Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIDGE OVER LITTLE CEDAR
CREEK ON RT. 758
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Resolution for Abandonment of the Bridge over Little Cedar Creek on Rt. 758, Willis
Chapel Road.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF (2) TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GRANTS FROM DCJS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate (2) two school resource officer grants from the Department of Criminal Justice in
the amount of $96,216.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Commissioner of Revenue.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Resolution for Rt. 19 EB Horizontal Curve Improvement Project.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR RT. 80 TRUCK CLIMBING LANE PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Resolution for Rt. 80 Truck Climbing Lane Project.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIDGE OVER LITTLE CEDAR
CREEK ON RT. 758
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Resolution for Abandonment of the Bridge over Little Cedar Creek on Rt. 758, Willis
Chapel Road.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF (2) TWO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GRANTS FROM DCJS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate (2) two school resource officer grants from the Department of Criminal Justice in
the amount of $96,216.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Commissioner of Revenue.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Department of Emergency Management Coordinator.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Department of Emergency Management for staff training.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Department of Emergency Management Coordinator which will be
funded by a grant.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR STAFF TO ATTEND A VADMO SEMINAR
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve request for staff to attend a Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations
seminar in St. Paul, Virginia.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RE-DIVISION OF A PLAT FROM MICHAEL E. HORNE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a re-division of existing plats for Michael E. Horne.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Department of Emergency Management Coordinator.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Department of Emergency Management for staff training.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Department of Emergency Management Coordinator which will be
funded by a grant.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR STAFF TO ATTEND A VADMO SEMINAR
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve request for staff to attend a Virginia Association of Destination Marketing Organizations
seminar in St. Paul, Virginia
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RE-DIVISION OF A PLAT FROM MICHAEL E. HORNE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a re-division of existing plats for Michael E. Horne.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
amend the agenda to include an appointment to the Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management
Authority due to the resignation of Frank Horton.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
TIM LOVELACE APPOINTED TO THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY
Motion made by Steve breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Tim Lovelace to fill the unexpired term of Frank Horton on the Cumberland Plateau Regional
Waste Management Authority said term ending March 02, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
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, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                              Chairperson
APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
amend the agenda to include an appointment to the Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management
Authority due to the resignation of Frank Horton
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
Motion made by Steve breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Tim Lovelace to fill the unexpired term of Frank Horton on the Cumberland Plateau Regional
Waste Management Authority said term ending March 02, 2019
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
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, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson