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August 06, 2018
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 06,
2018 beginning at 2:00 pm for Executive (Closed) session at Pat’s Country Diner 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Lou Wallace (joined the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 pm)
Absent:
Mark Mitchell
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace 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, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
The Chair called a recess at 4:18 pm.
The Chair called the meeting back to order.
Lou Wallace was present for the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 pm.
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding 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, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
August 06, 2018
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 06,
2018 beginning at 2:00 pm for Executive (Closed) session at Pat’s Country Diner 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Lou Wallace (joined the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 pm)
Absent:
Mark Mitchell
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace 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, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
The Chair called a recess at 4:18 pm.
The Chair called the meeting back to order.
Lou Wallace was present for the regular meeting beginning at 6:00 pm.
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding 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, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
Absent:  Mark Mitchell
Abstain:  Lou Wallace
Invocation by Kyle Kitchens, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Presentations
Joseph Puckett, Sunset Digital Communications addressed the Board about the recent acquisition of
BVU by Sunset and explained expansion plans.
Kitty Barker, Director of the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority spoke about Virginia Tourism
Legislation and new updates that were recently passed by the general assembly.  She stated that the
HOA would need to have (2) two members appointed to the HOA from the tourism industry.
Reggie Childers, Lebanon discussed the Smashing Stereotypes about Southwest Virginia that appeared
in the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Dustin Keith, Russell County Health Coalition invited everyone to the Farm to Table Dinner that will be
held in Lebanon on Saturday, September 15, 2018.  This event is a fundraiser for the health coalition.
Nathan Shockley, Clinch Youth Football made a presentation about his organization.  He asked that the
Board consider to include them as a line item in future budgets.
Mike Looney, Honaker explained that he would like the Board to consider renaming Ball Hollow Road in
honor of his son Brandon, who was killed last summer in a tragic accident. He was a student at Honaker
High School, it was estimated that over 1000 people attended his funeral.
BALL HOLLOW ROAD RENAMED BRANDON LOONEY MEMORIAL DRIVE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
change the name of Ball Hollow Road in Honaker, Virginia to Brandon Looney Memorial Drive upon
VDOT acceptance.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None
Nay: None
‘Absent: Mark Mitchell
Abstain: Lou Wallace
Invocation by Kyle Kitchens, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Presentations
Joseph Puckett, Sunset Digital Communications addressed the Board about the recent acquisition of
BVU by Sunset and explained expansion plans.
Kitty Barker, Director of the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority spoke about Virginia Tourism
Legislation and new updates that were recently passed by the general assembly. She stated that the
HOA would need to have (2) two members appointed to the HOA from the tourism industry.
Reggie Childers, Lebanon discussed the Smashing Stereotypes about Southwest Virginia that appeared
in the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Dustin Keith, Russell County Health Coalition invited everyone to the Farm to Table Dinner that will be
held in Lebanon on Saturday, September 15, 2018. This event is a fundraiser for the health coalition.
Nathan Shockley, Clinch Youth Football made a presentation about his organization. He asked that the
Board consider to include them as a line item in future budgets.
Mike Looney, Honaker explained that he would like the Board to consider renaming Ball Hollow Road in
honor of his son Brandon, who was killed last summer in a tragic accident. He was a student at Honaker
High School, it was estimated that over 1000 people attended his funeral.
BALL HOLLOW ROAD RENAMED BRANDON LOONEY MEMORIAL DRIVE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
change the name of Ball Hollow Road in Honaker, Virginia to Brandon Looney Memorial Drive upon
VDOT acceptance.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
The Chairperson tabled the committee/board appointments scheduled for this month.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 09, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the July 09, 2018 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
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 $736,292.19 including withholdings and reoccurring.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened the floor to citizen comments.
Harvey Hess, Honaker asked if the Board had made any decision about his request to have his bridge
repaired.
Janice Skeens, Cleveland would like to open a soup kitchen (1) one day a week at the Cleveland
Community Center.
Ken Osborne, Lebanon stated that he supports the Health and Fitness Center and thanked BOS
members for supporting it.
Carla Glass, Castlewood gave an update on the Dante Community Association and thanked the Board for
their continued support.
The Chairperson closed citizen comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Matt Crum gave updates on the Writ of Election, the Horse Ring Agreement and the Cumberland
Plateau Waste Management Authority user agreement.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
The Chairperson tabled the committee/board appointments scheduled for this month.
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 09, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the July 09, 2018 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
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 $736,292. 19 including withholdings and reoccurring.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened the floor to citizen comments.
Harvey Hess, Honaker asked if the Board had made any decision about his request to have his bridge
repaired.
Janice Skeens, Cleveland would like to open a soup kitchen (1) one day a week at the Cleveland
Community Center.
Ken Osborne, Lebanon stated that he supports the Health and Fitness Center and thanked BOS
members for supporting it.
Carla Glass, Castlewood gave an update on the Dante Community Association and thanked the Board for
their continued support.
The Chairperson closed citizen comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Matt Crum gave updates on the Writ of Election, the Horse Ring Agreement and the Cumberland
Plateau Waste Management Authority user agreement.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
PRE-APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 2018 EXPENDITURES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
pre-approve the expenditures for September 2018.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
HARRY FERGUSON APPOINTED TO AUDIT CONTRACT COMMITTEE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Harry Ferguson to the audit contract committee.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT (MOU) FOR THE COUNTY AND TOWN OF LEBANON – TOWN ENTRANCE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT (MOU) for the County and the Town of Lebanon – Town Entrance Development
Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and David Eaton.
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VICTIM WITNESS GRANT FROM DCJS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a Victim Witness Grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Department of
Juvenile Justice Services.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Building Official Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
PRE-APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 2018 EXPENDITURES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
pre-approve the expenditures for September 2018.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
HARRY FERGUSON APPOINTED TO AUDIT CONTRACT COMMITTEE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Harry Ferguson to the audit contract committee.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT (MOU) FOR THE COUNTY AND TOWN OF LEBANON ~ TOWN ENTRANCE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT (MOU) for the County and the Town of Lebanon - Town Entrance Development
Project.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and David Eaton.
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VICTIM WITNESS GRANT FROM DCJS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a Victim Witness Grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Department of
Juvenile Justice Services.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Building Official Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FOR THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request for the Solid Waste Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                             Chairperson
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FOR THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request for the Solid Waste Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson.