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June 03, 2019
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, June 03,
2019 beginning at 5:00 pm with 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 (joined the meeting at 5:30)
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 Executive (closed) session to discuss Legal and Personnel Matters pursuant to Section 2.2-
3711 (A), (1), (3), (7), and (8).
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
June 03, 2019
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, June 03,
2019 beginning at 5:00 pm with 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 (joined the meeting at 5:30)
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 Executive (closed) session to discuss Legal and Personnel Matters pursuant to Section 2.2-
3714 (A), (1), (3), (7), and (8).
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, 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.
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 Justin McCracken, Grace Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended with the addition of the County Administrator’s contract.
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE FY 2019/2020 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TAX RATES
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for (2) two consecutive weeks, a Public Hearing was
held on the FY 2019/2020 General Operating Budget and Tax Rates.  The Chairperson opened the public
hearing to comments.
The County Administrator gave an update on the proposed budget and tax rates.
Hearing no comments, the Chairperson closed the public hearing.
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
‘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 Justin McCracken, Grace Baptist Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended with the addition of the County Administrator’s contract.
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE FY 2019/2020 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TAX RATES
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for (2) two consecutive weeks, a Public Hearing was
held on the FY 2019/2020 General Operating Budget and Tax Rates. The Chairperson opened the public.
hearing to comments
The County Administrator gave an update on the proposed budget and tax rates.
Hearing no comments, the Chairperson closed the public hearing,
Board Appointments
JIM LYTTLE, JAS0N GULLETT, JENNIFER CHUMBLEY, JEFF HESS, BRANDON BLEVINS, MARKETTA
HORTON AND ALICE MEADE APPOINTED TO THE TOURISM COMMITTEE
Tim Lovelace nominated Jim Lyttle, hearing no other nominations, Jim Lyttle was appointed to the
Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Lou Wallace nominated Jason Gullett, hearing no other nominations, Justin Gullet was appointed to the
Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Carl Rhea nominated Jennifer Chumbley, hearing no other nominations, Jennifer Chumley was
appointed to the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
David Eaton nominated Jeff Hess, hearing no other nominations, Jeff Hess was appointed to the Tourism
Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Steve Breeding nominated Brandon Blevins, hearing no other nominations, Brandon Blevins was
appointed to the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Rebecca Dye nominated Marketta Horton, hearing no other nominations, Marketta Horton was
appointed to the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Harry Ferguson nominated Alice Meade, hearing no other nominations, Alice Meade was appointed to
the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
BRIAN FERGUSON RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
BOARD
Motion made David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Brian Ferguson to the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Abstain:  Harry Ferguson
SHARON OWENS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Sharon Owens to the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
Board Appointments
JIMLYTTLE, JASON GULLETT, JENNIFER CHUMBLEY, JEFF HESS, BRANDON BLEVINS, MARKETTA
HORTON AND ALICE MEADE APPOINTED TO THE TOURISM COMMITTEE
Tim Lovelace nominated Jim Lyttle, hearing no other nominations, Jim Lyttle was appointed to the
Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Lou Wallace nominated Jason Gullett, hearing no other nominations, Justin Gullet was appointed to the
Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Carl Rhea nominated Jennifer Chumbley, hearing no other nominations, Jennifer Chumley was
appointed to the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
David Eaton nominated Jeff Hess, hearing no other nominations, Jeff Hess was appointed to the Tourism
Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Steve Breeding nominated Brandon Blevins, hearing no other nominations, Brandon Blevins was
appointed to the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Rebecca Dye nominated Marketta Horton, hearing no other nominations, Marketa Horton was
appointed to the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
Harry Ferguson nominated Alice Meade, hearing no other nominations, Alice Meade was appointed to
the Tourism Committee for a (4) four-year term, said term ending June 30, 2023,
BRIAN FERGUSON RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
BOARD
Motion made David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Brian Ferguson to the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Abstain: Harry Ferguson
HARON OWENS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Sharon Owens to the Russell County Department of Social Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending June 30, 2023.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
FRANK HORTON, RON BLANKENSHIP AND JAMES EATON APPOINTED TO THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Steve Breeding nominated Frank Horton, hearing no other nominations, Frank Horton was re-appointed
to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-year term, said term
ending June 30, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Carl
Rhea
Nay:  None
Carl Rhea nominated Ron Blankenship, hearing no other nominations, Ron Blankenship was re-
appointed to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-year term, said
term ending June 30, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Carl
Rhea
Nay:  None
Lou Wallace nominated James Eaton, Jr., hearing no other nominations, James Eaton, Jr. was re-
appointed to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-year term, said
term ending June 30, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
Abstain:  David Eaton
JASON GULLETT RE-APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD
Lou Wallace nominated Jason Gullett, hearing no other nominations, Jason Gullett was appointed to the
Dante Community Center Board for a (2) two-year term, said term ending June 30, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
RANDALL HILLMAN APPOINTED TO THE SWCC LOCAL COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD
Steve Breeding nominated Randall Hillman, hearing no other nominations, Randall Hillman was
appointed to the Southwest Virginia Community College Local College Advisory Board for a (4) four-year
term June 30, 2023.
The vote was:
FRANK HORTON, RON BLANKENSHIP AND JAMES EATON APPOINTED TO THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU.
Steve Breeding nominated Frank Horton, hearing no other nominations, Frank Horton was re-appointed
to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-year term, said term
ending June 30, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Carl
Rhea
Nay: None
Carl Rhea nominated Ron Blankenship, hearing no other nominations, Ron Blankenship was re-
appointed to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-year term, said
term ending June 30, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Carl
Rhea
Nay: None
Lou Wallace nominated James Eaton, Jr., hearing no other nominations, James Eaton, Jr. was re-
appointed to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a (1) one-year term, said
term ending June 30, 2020.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
Abstain: David Eaton
JASON GULLETT RE-APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD
Lou Wallace nominated Jason Gullett, hearing no other nominations, Jason Gullett was appointed to the
Dante Community Center Board for a (2) two-year term, said term ending June 30, 2021
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
RANDALL HILLMAN APPOINTED TO THE SWCC LOCAL COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD
Steve Breeding nominated Randall Hillman, hearing no other nominations, Randall Hillman was
appointed to the Southwest Virginia Community College Local College Advisory Board for a (4) four-year
term June 30, 2023,
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 06, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the May 06, 2019 as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 13, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the May 13, 2019 as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $554,651.18 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL, invited the Board to attend the Summer Evening Programs as well as a map
exhibition that are scheduled at the library.
The Chairperson closed citizens comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 06, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the May 06, 2019 as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE MAY 13, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the May 13, 2019 as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $554,651.18 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
ns Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL, invited the Board to attend the Summer Evening Programs as well as a map
exhibition that are scheduled at the library.
The Chairperson closed citizens comment period
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney addressed several issues that the Board needed to consider.

Dante Community Lease Agreement
Play-Area ADA Requirements
VDOT Quitclaim Deed for Destination Center Property
County Administrator’s Contract

APPROVAL OF VDOT QUITCLAIM DEED
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and accept a VDOT Quitclaim Deed for the Destination Center Property.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
The County Administrator’s contract was tabled to allow the Board to review.
APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR THE CPRWMA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve the Amended Articles of Incorporation for the Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste
Management Authority to include the elimination of the 7th member.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay:  None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Chairperson to sign the VDOT Quitclaim Deed for the Destination Center Property.
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 ON JUNE 12, 2019 AT 4:00 PM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Katie Patton, County Attorney addressed several issues that the Board needed to consider.

Dante Community Lease Agreement,
Play-Area ADA Requirements
VDOT Quitclaim Deed for Destination Center Property
4, County Administrator’s Contract

APPROVAL OF VDOT QUITCLAIM DEED
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve and accept a VDOT Quitclaim Deed for the Destination Center Property
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
The County Administrator’s contract was tabled to allow the Board to review.
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve the Amended Articles of Incorporation for the Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste
Management Authority to include the elimination of the 7% member.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
c i R R
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
authorize the Chairperson to sign the VDOT Quitclaim Deed for the Destination Center Property.
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 ON JUNE 12, 2019 AT 4:00 PM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 4:00 pm.
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
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson