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August 05, 2019
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 05,
2019 at 6:00 pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.  An executive (closed)
session was 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
Harry Ferguson
Rebecca Dye (joined the meeting at 5:13 pm)
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton 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
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
August 05, 2019
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, August 05,
2019 at 6:00 pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia. An executive (closed)
session was 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
Harry Ferguson
Rebecca Dye (joined the meeting at 5:13 pm)
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton 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
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 Jacquelyne Booher, Emmanuel Baptist Church 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
Acknowledgements
A certificate of appreciation was presented to Stream Sweepers for their clean up along the Clinch River.
Presentations
Peggy Hurley, US Census 2020 gave a presentation on the upcoming census.
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator announced that Russell County, a newly designated Sol Smart
community has received the Bronze Sol Smart Award.  Russell County is one of 275 communities
nationwide to have achieved this designation making our solar program accessible for residents and
businesses.
New Business
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 Jacquelyne Booher, Emmanuel Baptist Church 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
Acknowledgements
A certificate of appreciation was presented to Stream Sweepers for their clean up along the Clinch River.
Presentations
Peggy Hurley, US Census 2020 gave a presentation on the upcoming census.
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator announced that Russell County, a newly designated Sol Smart
community has received the Bronze Sol Smart Award. Russell County is one of 275 communities
nationwide to have achieved this designation making our solar program accessible for residents and
businesses.
New Business
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 $568,409.26, 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
CATHERINE PRATT RE-APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD
Lou Wallace nominated Mary Catherine Pratt
Hearing no other nominations Mary Catherine Pratt was appointed to the Dante Community Center
Board for a (2) two-year term, said term ending                                      .
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL updated the Board on the events at the Russell County Public Library.
The Chairperson closed citizens comment.
County Attorney Reports & Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney asked that the Board take action on the following item:

Courthouse Renovation Resolution
Proposed Enterprise Lease Program – Sheriff’s Department
County Administrator contract correction

APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY COURTHOUSE RENOVATION RESOLUTION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the preliminary Courthouse Renovation Resolution.
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 $568,409.26, 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
Lou Wallace nominated Mary Catherine Pratt
Hearing no other nominations Mary Catherine Pratt was appointed to the Dante Community Center
Board for a (2) two-year term, said term ending
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL updated the Board on the events at the Russell County Public Library.
The Chairperson closed citizens comment.
County Attorney Reports & Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney asked that the Board take action on the following item:


Courthouse Renovation Resolution


Proposed Enterprise Lease Program — Sheriff’s Department


County Administrator contract correction


APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY COURTHOUSE RENOVATION RESOLUTION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the preliminary Courthouse Renovation Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors

authorize the County Attorney to review a lease with Enterprise Fleet Management for vehicles.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, David Eaton and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A CORRECTION TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S CONTRACT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a correction to the County Administrator’s contract.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR RTE. 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 Resolution for Rte. 667 (Century Farms Road).
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SERVICES FY 20 PERFORMANCE
CONTRACT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve the Cumberland Mountain Community Services FY 20 Performance Contract.
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace and David
Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A BYRNE JUSTICE GRANT
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
authorize the County Attorney to review a lease with Enterprise Fleet Management for vehicles.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, David Eaton and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A CORRECTION TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S CONTRACT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a correction to the County Administrator’s contract.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF A VDOT RESOLUTION FOR RTE. 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 Resolution for Rte. 667 (Century Farms Road)
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve the Cumberland Mountain Community Services FY 20 Performance Contract.
‘Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace and David
Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A BYRNE JUSTICE GRANT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and appropriate a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $2367.00 from the
Department of Criminal Justice.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDEM Local Emergency Management Planning Grant in the amount of $7500.00.
The vote was;
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve
Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF FY 20 DSS WRAP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES GRANT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and appropriate FY 20 Department of Social Services Wrap Services for Children with
Disabilities Grant in the amount of $12,622.00.
The vote was;
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve
Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF FY 20 DSS NON-MANDATED PROTECTED FUNDS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve and appropriate FY20 Department of Social Services Non-Mandated Protected Funds in the
amount of $31,345.00.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE VA. BROWNFIELDS RESTORATION & ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FUND PROGRAM WITH A REVISED PERFORMANCE DATE OF 3/31/2020
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Virginia Brownfields Restoration & Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund Program in
the amount of $215,000 to include a revised performance date of 3/31/2020.
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and appropriate a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $2367.00 from the
Department of Criminal Justice.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDEM Local Emergency Management Planning Grant in the amount of $7500.00.
The vote was;
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Harty Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve
Breeding
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF FY 20 DSS WRAP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISAI
ITIES GRANT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and appropriate FY 20 Department of Social Services Wrap Services for Children with
Disabilities Grant in the amount of $12,622.00.
The vote was;
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Steve
Breeding
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF FY 20 DSS NON-MANDATED PROTECTED FUNDS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve and appropriate FY20 Department of Social Services Non-Mandated Protected Funds in the
amount of $31,345.00.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE VA, BROWNFIELDS RESTORATION & ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FUND PROGRAM WITH A REVISED PERFORMANCE DATE OF 3/31/2020
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Virginia Brownfields Restoration & Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund Program in
the amount of $215,000 to include a revised performance date of 3/31/2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS REVERSION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$556,481.74
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate Russell County School Reversion Funds in the amount of $556,481.74.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Community Work Program for 8/04/-8/06/2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPT. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Emergency Management Department for 8/05/-8/06/2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Emergency Management Department for Betsy Summerfield to travel
to the National Emergency Management Institute.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS REVERSION FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$556,481.74
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate Russell County School Reversion Funds in the amount of $556,481.74
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Community Work Program for 8/04/-8/06/2019.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPT. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Emergency Management Department for 8/05/-8/06/2019.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request from the Emergency Management Department for Betsy Summerfield to travel
to the National Emergency Management Institute.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FROM THE DEPT. OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Motion made by second Carl Rhea, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors to approve a travel request from the Emergency Management Department for Jess Powers
to travel to the National Emergency Management Institute.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE ROGERS GROUP FOR PAVING AT THE LEBANON SOLID
WASTE SITE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to award a contract to The Rogers Group for paving at the Lebanon Solid Waste Site.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS GRANT FOR THE RUSSELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and appropriate a Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant for the Russell County Sheriff’s
Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW THE DEED FOR THE GIVENS SCHOOL
TIMBER RIGHTS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Attorney to review the deed for the Givens School timber rights.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
PRE-APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2019
Motion made by Tim Lovelace second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
pre-approve the September 2019 general county invoices.
Motion made by second Car! Rhea, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors to approve a travel request from the Emergency Management Department for Jess Powers
to travel to the National Emergency Management Institute.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE ROGERS GROUP FOR PAVING AT THE LEBANON SOLID
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to award a contract to The Rogers Group for paving at the Lebanon Solid Waste site.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS GRANT FOR THE RUSSELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve and appropriate a Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant for the Russell County Sheriff’s
Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Harry Ferguson, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and David
Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW THE DEED FOR THE GIVEN:
TIMBER RIGHTS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the County Attorney to review the deed for the Givens School timber rights.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
PRE-APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES FOR SEPTEMBER 2019
Motion made by Tim Lovelace second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
pre-approve the September 2019 general county invoices.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
move the September 02, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting to Monday, September 09, 2019 at 6:00 pm
due to the holiday.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was;
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Steve
Breeding
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                                               Chairperson
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2019
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
move the September 02, 2019 Board of Supervisors meeting to Monday, September 09, 2019 at 6:00 pm
due to the holiday.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was;
Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Steve
Breeding
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson