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March 04, 2019
The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March
04, 2019 at 6:00 pm. at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia. An Executive
(Closed) Session was held prior to the meeting at 5:00 pm.
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
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to enter into (closed) executive session pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(5) of the Code of Virginia to discuss
prospective business matters and litigation matters pursuant to 2.2-3712(3), (5), (7) and (8).
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
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.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
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
March 04, 2019
The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March
04, 2019 at 6:00 pm. at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia. An Executive
(Closed) Session was held prior to the meeting at 5:00 pm.
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
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to enter into (closed) executive session pursuant to Section 2.2-3712(6) of the Code of Virginia to discuss
prospective business matters and litigation matters pursuant to 2.2-3712(3), (5), (7) and (8).
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
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.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
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.
Any member of the Board of Supervisors who believes that there was a departure from the
requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) above shall so state prior to the vote, indicating the substance of the
departure that, in his or her judgment, has taken place.
Are there any who believe a departure has taken place? Seeing none, if you agree that the matters heard,
discussed or considered during the closed meeting were pursuant only to the motion(s) by which the
closed meeting was convened, please signify by saying aye or yes.
Tim Lovelace – AYE
Lou Wallace – AYE
Carl Rhea – AYE
David Eaton – AYE
Rebecca Dye - AYE
Steve Breeding – AYE
Harry Ferguson – AYE
Invocation by Pastor Cuba Porter, Lakeview Church 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, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE OF THE ELK GARDEN SCHOOL CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 01, 2019
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
continue the public hearing on the sale of the Elk Garden School until the next regularly scheduled Board
of Supervisors meeting on April 01, 2019 to continue negotiations as authorized by Virginia Code Section
15.2-1800(B).
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
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
‘Any member of the Board of Supervisors who believes that there was a departure from the
requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) above shall so state prior to the vote, indicating the substance of the
departure that, in his or her judgment, has taken place.
‘Are there any who believe a departure has taken place? Seeing none, if you agree that the matters heard,
discussed or considered during the closed meeting were pursuant only to the motion(s) by which the
closed meeting was convened, please signify by saying aye or yes.
Tim Lovelace ~ AYE
Lou Wallace — AYE
Carl Rhea - AYE
David Eaton ~ AYE
Rebecca Dye - AYE
Steve Breeding - AYE
Harry Ferguson - AYE
Invocation by Pastor Cuba Porter, Lakeview Church 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, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE OF THE ELK GARDEN SCHOOL CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 01, 2019
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
continue the public hearing on the sale of the Elk Garden School until the next regularly scheduled Board
of Supervisors meeting on April 01, 2019 to continue negotiations as authorized by Virginia Code Section
15.2-1800(8)
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE UNSAFE BUILDING ORDINANCE
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Unsafe Building Ordinance. The Chairperson opened to public hearing to comments,
hearing none the public hearing was closed.
COMPLIANCE PERIOD ON UNSAFE BUILDINGS SET AT 30 DAYS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
update the Unsafe Building Ordinance compliance period to thirty (30) days with the option to grant
more time as directed by the Building Official.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE BELFAST WATER PROJECT BLOCK GRANT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to accept a Resolution for apply for a Virginia Community Development Block Grant funds for the Belfast
Water Line Extension Project, Phase 1 at a total project cost of $775,000.
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
Acknowledgements
The Board acknowledged the All-State Achievements of Lebanon High School and Castlewood High
School wrestling teams, Lebanon High School Volleyball and Lebanon High School Football.
Presentations
Dr. Greg Brown, Superintendent Russell County Schools addressed the Board concerning the need to
update the current Lebanon High School football field or to build a new one. This will be included in the
school board’s budget for 2019/2020 if approved at the school board meeting this week.
Hyder Hughes, Russell County Sheriff’s Department gave a brief update of the enforcement of the Litter
Ordinance. Building Official Mickey Rhea also gave a short power point presentation.
APPROVAL TO SEND A THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE TO A LAND OWNER
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
allow the Building Official to send a thirty (30) day notice to the land owner at 4478 Red Oak Ridge Road,
Castlewood, Va. to make the necessary cleanup or be fined.
The vote was:
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE UNSAFE BUILDING ORDINANCE
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Unsafe Building Ordinance. The Chairperson opened to public hearing to comments,
hearing none the public hearing was closed.
IMPLIANCE PERIOD ON UNSAFE BUILDINGS SET AT 30 DAYS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
update the Unsafe Building Ordinance compliance period to thirty (30) days with the option to grant
more time as directed by the Building Official.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE BELFAST WATER PROJECT BLOCK GRANT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to accept a Resolution for apply for a Virginia Community Development Block Grant funds for the Belfast
Water Line Extension Project, Phase 1 at a total project cost of $775,000.
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
Acknowledgements
The Board acknowledged the All-State Achievements of Lebanon High School and Castlewood High
‘School wrestling teams, Lebanon High School Volleyball and Lebanon High School Football.
Presentations
Dr. Greg Brown, Superintendent Russell County Schools addressed the Board concerning the need to
update the current Lebanon High School football field or to build a new one. This will be included in the
school board’s budget for 2019/2020 if approved at the school board meeting this week,
Hyder Hughes, Russell County Sheriff’s Department gave a brief update of the enforcement of the Litter
Ordinance. Building Official Mickey Rhea also gave a short power point presentation,
APPROVAL TO SEND A THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE TO A LAND OWNER
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
allow the Building Official to send a thirty (30) day notice to the land owner at 4478 Red Oak Ridge Road,
Castlewood, Va. to make the necessary cleanup or be fined.
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Brandon Blevins, Clinch Valley Soil and Water Conservation District gave an overview of the Erosion
and Sediment Control Program and some issues that need to be addressed.
The Chairperson appointed Harry Ferguson and Rebecca Dye to serve on a committee to look at the
Erosion and Sediment Control Program.
Leah Call, AACS Director of Nutrition and Jackie Ray, Property Manager asked that the Board proclaim
March 2019 as March for Meals Month. Ms. Call also noted that she would need an alternate location
to store some freezers.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH AS MARCH FOR MEALS MONTH
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution that proclaims March 2019 as March for Meals Month.
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Board Appointments
JAMES MOUNT APPOINTED TO THE CMCSB
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint James Mounts to the Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board for a three (3) year
term, said term ending December 31, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 04, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the February 04, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Brandon Blevins, Clinch Valley Soil and Water Conservation District gave an overview of the Erosion
and Sediment Control Program and some issues that need to be addressed.
The Chairperson appointed Harry Ferguson and Rebecca Dye to serve on a committee to look at the
Erosion and Sediment Control Program.
Leah Call, AACS Director of Nutrition and Jackie Ray, Property Manager asked that the Board proclaim
March 2019 as March for Meals Month. Ms. Call also noted that she would need an alternate location
to store some freezers,
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution that proclaims March 2019 as March for Meals Month.
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
JAMES MOUNT APPOINTED TO THE CMCSB
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint James Mounts to the Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board for a three (3) year
term, said term ending December 31, 2021
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 04, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the February 04, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
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 $724,830.14 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL invited the Board to participate in a Community Read Program. She also
invited them to attend an upcoming book signing.
Alan Sargent, Honaker asked if any decision has been made on a tax exemption for veterans.
Kaylin Ervin, Castlewood commented that the business near her parent’s home is causing a hazard
because the view is obstructed by all the appliances that are sitting around it.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF A USER AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LEBANON FOR A SOLID WASTE SITE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Solid Waste Convenience Site User Agreement with the Town of Lebanon.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A MORAL OBLIGATION RESOLUTION WITH VA. COMMUNITY CAPITAL
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a moral obligation Resolution between Russell County and Virginia Community Capital pending
review by legal counsel.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A MORAL OBLIGATION WITH THE TOWN OF LEBANON FOR PROJECT “BLUE JAY”
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a moral obligation between Russell County and the Town of Lebanon concerning Project “Blue-
Jay”.
The vote was:
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 $724,830.14 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL invited the Board to participate in a Community Read Program. She also
invited them to attend an upcoming book signing
‘Alan Sargent, Honaker asked if any decision has been made on a tax exemption for veterans.
Kaylin Ervin, Castlewood commented that the business near her parent’s home is causing a hazard
because the view is obstructed by all the appliances that are sitting around it.
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Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Solid Waste Convenience Site User Agreement with the Town of Lebanon.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebeca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A MORAL OBLIGATION RESOLUTION WITH VA. COMMUNITY CAPITAL
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a moral obligation Resolution between Russell County and Virginia Community Capital pending
review by legal counsel.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a moral obligation between Russell County and the Town of Lebanon concerning Project “Blue-
Jay’,
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL TO PROCLAIM MARCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Proclamation designating March 2019 as American Red Cross Month.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF AN APPALACHINS AGENCY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS LEASE OF THE SWORDS CREEK
COMMUNITY CENTER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a lease with the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens for the use of the Swords Creek
Community Center.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT (TAP) GRANT FOR THE DANTE DEPOT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorization to proceed with the program administration of the VDOT (TAP) Grant for the Dante Depot
Project.
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF RUSSELL COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD PAY AND EXPENSES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a payment of $125.00 per day, plus expenses to the Russell County Equalization Board.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL TO PROCLAIM MARCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Proclamation designating March 2019 as American Red Cross Month
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
COMMUNITY CENTER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a lease with the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens for the use of the Swords Creek
Community Center.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Harry Ferguson, Car! Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT (TAP) GRANT FOR THE DANTE DEPOT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorization to proceed with the program administration of the VDOT (TAP) Grant for the Dante Depot
Project
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF RUSSELL COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD PAY AND EXPENSES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a payment of $125.00 per day, plus expenses to the Russell County Equalization Board,
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST BY THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Assessor’s Office.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE VCC DOCUMENTS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Chairperson to sign the Virginia Community Capital documents.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 am.
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST BY THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Assessor’s Office.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR TO SIGN THE VCC DOCUMENTS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Chairperson to sign the Virginia Community Capital documents.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
adjourn to reconvene on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 am.
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Ulerk of the Board Chairperson
March 14, 2019
A reconvened meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Thursday, March 14, 2019
at 10:00 am at the Russell County Conference Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Clerk called the meeting back 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
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Code Section 2.2-3712(A)(7)
and (8).
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
March 14, 2019
Areconvened meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Thursday, March 14, 2019
at 10:00 am at the Russell County Conference Center in Lebanon, Virginia
The Clerk called the meeting back 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
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the agenda
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Code Section 2.2-3712(A)(7)
and (8).
The vote was:
‘Aye: Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) 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.
Tim Lovelace - Aye
Lou Wallace - Aye
Carl Rhea - Aye
David Eaton -Aye
Steve Breeding -Aye
Harry Ferguson-Aye
Rebecca Dye – Aye
AUTHORIZATION TO FINALIZE THE JOINDER FOR CWSA AND THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA AND TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 06, 2018
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Attorney to finalize the draft of the Joinder for Castlewood Water and Sewage
Authority, the Russell County Public Service Authority, and the Russell County Board of Supervisors and
to set a Public Hearing for May 6th, 2019 at 6:00 PM on the Amended Articles of Incorporation for the
Russell County Public Service Authority.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON THE CPRWA AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to set a Public Hearing for May 6th, 2019 at 6:00 PM on the Amended Articles of Incorporation for the
Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) 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 (i) 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
Tim Lovelace - Aye
Lou Wallace - Aye
Carl Rhea - Aye
David Eaton -Aye
Steve Breeding -Aye
Harry Ferguson-Aye
Rebecca Dye - Aye
AUTHORIZATION TO FINALIZE THE JOINDER FOR CWSA AND THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA AND TO SETA
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 06, 2018
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Attorney to finalize the draft of the Joinder for Castlewood Water and Sewage
Authority, the Russell County Public Service Authority, and the Russell County Board of Supervisors and
to set a Public Hearing for May 6th, 2019 at 6:00 PM on the Amended Articles of Incorporation for the
Russell County Public Service Authority.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON THE CPRWA AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to set a Public Hearing for May 6th, 2019 at 6:00 PM on the Amended Articles of Incorporation for the
Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Car! Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT TAP RESOLUTION FOR DANTE DEPOT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT TAP Resolution for Dante Depot (Blanket Project Funding Commitment and For Blanket
Signature Authority).
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
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, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson
APPROVAL OF A VDOT TAP RESOLUTION FOR DANTE DEPOT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT TAP Resolution for Dante Depot (Blanket Project Funding Commitment and For Blanket
Signature Authority).
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
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, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Ulerk othe Board Chairperson