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October 01, 2018
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, October 01,
2018 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
Harry Ferguson
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Matt Crum, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Roy Harrison, Lebanon Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Presentations
Betsy Gilmer, Russell County Tourism Committee gave an overview of the tourism board’s
accomplishments and activities over the past year.
John Michael McCoy and Brad Cook, Lebanon Fire Department asked the Board to consider supporting
a grant application for the purchase of a ladder truck for fire departments in the county to use.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCEED WITH A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A LADDER TRUCK
October 01, 2018
‘Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, October 01,
2018 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
Rebecoa Dye
Harry Ferguson
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Matt Crum, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Roy Harrison, Lebanon Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Presentations
Betsy Gilmer, Russell County Tourism Committee gave an overview of the tourism board’s
accomplishments and activities over the past year.
John Michael McCoy and Brad Cook, Lebanon Fire Department asked the Board to consider supporting
grant application for the purchase of a ladder truck for fire departments in the county to use.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO PROCEED WITH A GRANT API
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Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Fire Departments to proceed with a grant application to purchase a ladder truck.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Board Appointments
ERNIE MCFADDIN RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Carl Rhea nominated Ernie McFaddin
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding that nominations cease and Ernie McFaddin be
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending October 01, 2022.
The vote was;
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
TIM LOVELACE RE-APPOINTED TO THE HIGHWAY AND SAFETY COMMISSION
David Eaton nominated Tim Lovelace
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton that nominations cease and Tim Lovelace be
appointed to the Russell County Highway and Safety Committee by acclamation for a (2) two-year term,
said term ending October 01, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
MARK MITCHELL RE- APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Tim Lovelace nominated Mark Mitchell
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace that nominations cease and Mark Mitchell be
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Planning Commission for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending October 01, 2022.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Fire Departments to proceed with a grant application to purchase a ladder truck.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Board Appointments
ERNIE MCFADDIN RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Carl Rhea nominated Ernie McFaddin
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding that nominations cease and Ernie McFaddin be
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending October 01, 2022.
The vote was;
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
‘TIM LOVELACE RE-APPOINTED TO THE HIGHWAY AND SAFETY COMMISSION
David Eaton nominated Tim Lovelace
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton that nominations cease and Tim Lovelace be
appointed to the Russell County Highway and Safety Committee by acclamation for a (2) two-year term,
said term ending October 01, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
MARK MITCHELL RE- APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Tim Lovelace nominated Mark Mitchell
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace that nominations cease and Mark Mitchell be
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Planning Commission for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending October 01, 2022.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
HARRY FERGUSON APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
David Eaton nominated Harry Ferguson
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace that nominations cease and Harry Ferguson be
appointed to the Russell County Planning Commission to run concurrent with his appointment to the
Board of Supervisors.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
RESIGNATION OF HARRY FERGUSON AS COUNTY LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the resignation of Harry Ferguson as county liaison to the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
CRYSTAL WHITE APPOINTED AS COUNTY LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Crystal White as the county liaison to the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the September 10, 2018 minutes as corrected and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the September 17, 2018 minutes as corrected and dispense with the reading thereof.
HARRY FERGUSON APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
David Eaton nominated Harry Ferguson
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace that nominations cease and Harry Ferguson be
appointed to the Russell County Planning Commission to run concurrent with his appointment to the
Board of Supervisors.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
RESIGNATION OF HARRY FERGUSON A INTY LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the resignation of Harry Ferguson as county liaison to the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
CRYSTAL WHITE APPOINTED AS COUNTY LIAISON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Crystal White as the county liaison to the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the September 10, 2018 minutes as corrected and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the September 17, 2018 minutes as corrected and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to

approve general county invoices in the amount of $797,786.86 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
Pearlie Ramsey, Rosedale asked that the Board take some kind of action to slow the vehicles down on
Rt. 80.
Donna Owens, Honaker voiced her concerns over a sign that will be placed near her home.  She felt that
the sign ordinance and correct protocol had not been followed before the permit was issued.
Les and Amanda Hale, Honaker commented that they had followed all the necessary steps to get the
permit for the sign that they are putting up near their business.
Amy Hamilton and Crystal Breeding, Lebanon are concerned about the future of the fitness center.

They also stated that they needed better communication between the instructors and the Board to keep
all the members informed.
Billy Lowe, Swords Creek asked that the Board address the issue of a blind curve near his home.  Many
accidents have occurred over the last few years and it is dangerous for the school bus to stop.
The Chair closed citizens comment and called a (5) five-minute recess.
The Chair called the meeting back to order.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Matt Crum noted that Rick Thompson has revoked his resignation and will continue to serve as
Treasurer of Russell County.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRPERSON
Harry Ferguson and Lou Wallace to consider the engineering RFP’s for evaluation of the CWSA and PSA.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $797,786.86 including reoccurring and withholdings
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
itizens Comment
Pearlie Ramsey, Rosedale asked that the Board take some kind of action to slow the vehicles down on
Rt. 80.
Donna Owens, Honaker voiced her concerns over a sign that will be placed near her home. She felt that
the sign ordinance and correct protocol had not been followed before the permit was issued.
Les and Amanda Hale, Honaker commented that they had followed all the necessary steps to get the
permit for the sign that they are putting up near their business.
‘Amy Hamilton and Crystal Breeding, Lebanon are concerned about the future of the fitness center.
They also stated that they needed better communication between the instructors and the Board to keep
all the members informed.
Billy Lowe, Swords Creek asked that the Board address the issue of a blind curve near his home. Many
accidents have occurred over the last few years and it is dangerous for the school bus to stop.
The Chair closed citizens comment and called a (5) five-minute recess.
The Chair called the meeting back to order.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Matt Crum noted that Rick Thompson has revoked his resignation and will continue to serve as
Treasurer of Russell County.
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COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRPERSON
Harry Ferguson and Lou Wallace to consider the engineering RFP’s for evaluation of the CWSA and PSA.
Tim Lovelace and Harry Ferguson to consider the RFP’s for legal services for the County.
Tim Lovelace and Carl Rhea to consider applicants for the Maintenance Supervisor Position.
APPROVAL TO PAVE THE DOGTOWN SOLID WASTE SITE
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the paving of the Dogtown Solid Waste Site by W & L Construction and Paving.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Steve
Breeding
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CUMBERLAND MT. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONTRACT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the signing of the Cumberland Mountain Community Services Performance Contract.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a Local Emergency Management Performance Grant from the U. S. Department
of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO SURPLUS (5) FIVE VEHICLES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a list of surplus vehicles which includes:
Tim Lovelace and Harry Ferguson to consider the RFPs for legal services for the County.
Tim Lovelace and Carl Rhea to consider applicants for the Maintenance Supervisor Position,
APPROVAL TO PAVE THE DOGTOWN SOLID WASTE SITE
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the paving of the Dogtown Solid Waste Site by W & L Construction and Paving.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Steve
Breeding
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE CUMBERLAND MT. COMMUNITY SERVICES CONTRACT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the signing of the Cumberland Mountain Community Services Performance Contract.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a Local Emergency Management Performance Grant from the U. $. Department
of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF A VDOT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a VDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SURPLUS (5) FIVE VEHICLES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a list of surplus vehicles which includes:

1997 Chevrolet Pickup
2011 Ford 4-door Sedan
2009 Ford 4-door Sedan
2000 Ford Pickup
2007 Ford Pickup

The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
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 allow the Board to appoint (2) two members to the Sunset Digital Advisory
Committee.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
ANGELA CARPENTER AND ANDY SMITH APPOINTED TO THE SUNSET DIGITAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Angela Carpenter to represent the business sector and Andy Smith to represent the residents to
the Sunset Digital Advisory Committee.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to amend the agenda to include a vote on a consultant attorney for the consolidation of the Castlewood
Water and Sewage Authority and The Russell County Public Service Authority.
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  Lou Wallace
APPROVAL TO HIRE FRANK KILGORE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CASTLEWOOD WATER AND
SEWAGE AUTHORITY AND THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to hire Frank Kilgore as a consultant attorney for the consolidation of the Castlewood Water and Sewage
1, 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
2. 2011 Ford 4-door Sedan
3. 2009 Ford 4-door Sedan
4, 2000 Ford Pickup

2007 Ford Pickup

The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
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 allow the Board to appoint (2) two members to the Sunset Digital Advisory
Committee.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
ANGELA CARPENTER AND ANDY SMITH APPOINTED TO THE SUNSET \L ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Angela Carpenter to represent the business sector and Andy Smith to represent the residents to
the Sunset Digital Advisory Committee.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AGENDA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to amend the agenda to include a vote on a consultant attorney for the consolidation of the Castlewood
Water and Sewage Authority and The Russell County Public Service Authority.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: Lou Wallace
APPROVAL TO HIRE FRANK KILGORE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CASTLEWOOD WATER AND.
SEWAGE AUTHORITY AND THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to hire Frank Kilgore as a consultant attorney for the consolidation of the Castlewood Water and Sewage
Authority and The Russell County Public Service Authority and report back to the Board in (30) thirty
days.
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea and David Eaton
Nay:  Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                      Chairperson
Authority and The Russell County Public Service Authority and report back to the Board in (30) thirty
days,
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea and David Eaton
Nay: Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson