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July 01, 2019
The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 01,
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 (Joined the meeting at 5:07pm)
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
legal and personnel matters pursuant to 2.2-3712(A), (1), (3), (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 Harry Ferguson, 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
July 01, 2019
The regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 01,
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 (Joined the meeting at 5:07pm)
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
legal and personnel matters pursuant to 2.2-3712(A), (1), (3), (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 Harry Ferguson, 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 Yul Miller, Grace Fellowship followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
STEVE DYE, EUGENE FERGUSON, BARBARA COX, EMORY ALTIZER, GARY DOTSON, TONY MAXFIELD,
HENRY STINSON, JOHNNY JESSEE, MIKE O’QUINN AND CARL RHEA APPOINTED TO THE HIGHWAY AND
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Steve Dye, Eugene Ferguson, Barbara Cox, Emory Altizer, Gary Dotson, Tony Maxfield, Henry
Stinson, Johnny Jessee and Mike O’Quinn and Carl Rhea (to replace Mark Mitchell) to the Highway and
Safety Committee for (2) two-year terms, said terms ending July 10, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
The Dante Community Center appointment was tabled.
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 Yul Miller, Grace Fellowship followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
STEVE DYE, EUGENE FERGUSON, BARBARA COX, EMORY ALTIZER, GARY DOTSON, TONY MAXFIELD.
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Steve Dye, Eugene Ferguson, Barbara Cox, Emory Altizer, Gary Dotson, Tony Maxfield, Henry
Stinson, Johnny Jessee and Mike O’Quinn and Carl Rhea (to replace Mark Mitchell) to the Highway and
Safety Committee for (2) two-year terms, said terms ending July 10, 2024
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
The Dante Community Center appointment was tabled.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 03, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the June 03, 2019 minutes as amended and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 12, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the June 12, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, 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 $1,468,006.76 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL shared some events and exhibits at the library this summer.
The Chairperson closed citizens comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney, advised the Board to consider the County Administrator’s contract.
APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR’S CONTRACT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the County Administrator’s contract as presented.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 03, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the June 03, 2019 minutes as amended and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 12, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the June 12, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUN’
IVOICES
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 $1,468,006.76 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
itizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL shared some events and exhibits at the library this summer.
The Chairperson closed citizens comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney, advised the Board to consider the County Administrator’s contract.
APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY ADMINSTRATK
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Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the County Administrator’s contract as presented.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
County Attorney Reports and Requests (continued)
Katie Patton discussed correspondence that her office received from Charlene Farthing.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RESPOND TO CHARLENE FARTHING’S
CORRESPONDENCE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Attorney to respond to Charlene Farthing’s correspondence.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VICTIM WITNESS GRANT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace 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
Criminal Justice.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GRANT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a School Resource Officer Grant in the amount of $57,287 from the Department
of Criminal Justice.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FOR RT. 667 (CENTURY FARMS ROAD)
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Revenue Sharing Program for Rt. 667 (Century Farms Road) in the amount of $389,418.
The vote was:
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
County Attorney Reports and Requests (continued)
Katie Patton discussed correspondence that her office received from Charlene Farthing,
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RESPOND TO CHARLENE FARTHING’S
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Attorney to respond to Charlene Farthing’s correspondence.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VICTIM WITNESS GRANT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace 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
Criminal Justice.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GRANT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a School Resource Officer Grant in the amount of $57,287 from the Department
of Criminal Justice.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM FOR RT. 667 (CENTURY FARMS ROAD}
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Revenue Sharing Program for Rt. 667 (Century Farms Road) in the amount of $389,418.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT RESOLUTION TO ABANDON RT. 653 (CREEKWOOD DRIVE)
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Resolution to Abandon Rt. 653 (Creekwood Drive, Blackford area).
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the following travel requests:
Crystal White and Freda Sweeney- Leesburg, Va. – 8/25-8/28,2019
Randy Williams, Freda Sweeney and Crystal White – Williamsburg, Va. – 9/2-9/5,2019
Bridgett McGlothlin – Richmond, Va.  8/12-8/14,2019
Mickey Rhea – Virginia Beach, Va. – 8/26-8/29,2019
Yvonne Cook – Election Day meals
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF ADJOURN
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, David Eaton and Tim
Lovelace
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                      Chairperson
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT RESOLUTION TO ABANDON RT. 653 (CREEKWOOD DRIVE)
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Resolution to Abandon Rt. 653 (Creekwood Drive, Blackford area),
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the following travel requests:
Crystal White and Freda Sweeney- Leesburg, Va. - 8/25-8/28,2019
Randy Williams, Freda Sweeney and Crystal White — Williamsburg, Va. - 9/2-9/5,2019
Bridgett McGlothlin - Richmond, Va. 8/12-8/14,2019
Mickey Rhea - Virginia Beach, Va. ~ 8/26-8/29,2019
Yvonne Cook ~ Election Day meals
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF ADJOURN
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson, David Eaton and Tim
Lovelace
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson