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November 04, 2019
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, November
04, 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
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), (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
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Tim Lovelace 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
Invocation by Jeff Tallent, Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
November 04, 2019
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, November
04, 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
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), (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
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Tim Lovelace 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
Invocation by Jeff Tallent, Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Acknowledgements
Castlewood High School - Track Team State Winners
Honaker High School - Girls’ and Boys’ All-State Soccer
Annette Patrick – 40 years of service with Russell County Department of Social Services
Presentations
Ballad Health – Eric Deaton, Greg Neil, Marvin Eichorn and Steve Givens with Ballad gave updates and
statistics on RCMC since the merger.
Board Appointments
LONZO LESTER AND JEFF BRINTLE RE-APPOINTED TO CPMT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Lonzo Lester and Jeff Brintle to the Community Policy Management Team.  Mr. Lester: (4)
four- year term, said term ending November 04, 2023 and Jeff Brintle: (3) three-year term, said term
ending November 07, 2022.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 07, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the October 07, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Acknowledgements
Castlewood High School - Track Team State Winners
Honaker High School - Girls’ and Boys’ All-State Soccer
Annette Patrick — 40 years of service with Russell County Department of Social Services
Presentations
Ballad Health — Eric Deaton, Greg Neil, Marvin Eichorn and Steve Givens with Ballad gave updates and
statistics on RCMC since the merger.
Board Appointments
LONZO LESTER AND JEFF BRINTLE RE-APPOINTED TO CPMT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Lonzo Lester and Jeff Brintle to the Community Policy Management Team. Mr. Lester: (4)
four- year term, said term ending November 04, 2023 and Jeff Brintle: (3) three-year term, said term
ending November 07, 2022
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 07, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the October 07, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,261,041.78 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL commented that the Census would be starting soon.
Pearly Ramsey, Rosedale stated that the traffic is still really heavy near her sub-division and several
accidents have occurred.
Edward Tiller, Amber Hill Drive asked that something be done to help with his road conditions, it floods
when it rains.
Monica Gonzales, Belfast wanted to know when the civil servant that was discussed in closed session
tonight would be returning to work.  If not, what had been decided.
Ola Gay Breeding, Amber Hill Drive explained that her road is in need of repair and asked the Board for
help.
Linda Tiller, Amber Hill Drive stated that several older residents could not get off the hill in the winter
time due to the bad road conditions.  Emergency vehicles would be able to get to them either.
The Chair closed citizens comment.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
BETSY GILMER RESIGNATION ACCEPTED FROM HOA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to accept the resignation of Betsy Gilmer from the Heart of Appalachia Board effective immediately.
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,261,041.78 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL commented that the Census would be starting soon.
Pearly Ramsey, Rosedale stated that the traffic is still really heavy near her sub-division and several
accidents have occurred.
Edward Tiller, Amber Hill Drive asked that something be done to help with his road conditions, it floods
when it rains.
Monica Gonzales, Belfast wanted to know when the civil servant that was discussed in closed session
tonight would be returning to work. If not, what had been decided.
Ola Gay Breeding, Amber Hill Drive explained that her road is in need of repair and asked the Board for
help.
Linda Tiller, Amber Hill Drive stated that several older residents could not get off the hill in the winter
‘time due to the bad road conditions. Emergency vehicles would be able to get to them either.
The Chair closed citizens comment.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
BETSY GILMER RESIGNATION ACCEPTED FROM HOA
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to accept the resignation of Betsy Gilmer from the Heart of Appalachia Board effective immediately.
The vote was:
Aye: Harry Ferguson, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
LAUREL RASNICK RESIGNATION ACCEPTED FROM DSS BOARD
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Laurel Rasnick from the Russell County Department of Social Services Board
effective November 01, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
KIM SHORT RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Kim Short, Russell County Fitness/Tourism Coordinator effective November 11,
2019.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO TERMINATE THE BURN BAN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an Emergency Burn Ban Termination Resolution effective immediately.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE LANE GROUP FOR A RATE STUDY AND OPERATOR BUSINESS
PLAN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a contract with The Lane Group to proceed with The Russell County Public Service Authority
Consolidation Work Plan and rate study and authorize the signing of said contract.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a Virginia Department of Emergency Management Local Emergency Management Performance
Grant in the amount of $15,000.  (includes a match of $7500.00)
The vote was:
LAUREL RASNICK RESIGNATION ACCEPTED FROM DSS BOARD
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Laurel Rasnick from the Russell County Department of Social Services Board
effective November 01, 2019.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
KIM SHORT RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Kim Short, Russell County Fitness/Tourism Coordinator effective November 11,
2019.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL TO TERMINATE THE BURN BAN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an Emergency Burn Ban Termination Resolution effective immediately.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE LANE GROUP FOR A RATE STUDY AND OPERATOR BUSINESS
PLAN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a contract with The Lane Group to proceed with The Russell County Public Service Authority
Consolidation Work Plan and rate study and authorize the signing of said contract.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a Virginia Department of Emergency Management Local Emergency Management Performance
Grant in the amount of $15,000. (includes a match of $7500.00)
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM GRANT IN THE AMOUNTO F $49,741.00
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant in the amount of $49,741.00.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY LITTER PREVENTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,377.00
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a Russell County Litter Prevention and Recycling Program Grant in the amount of $10,377.00. The
grant is based on the following distribution.
County of Russell:  $6887.00
Town of Cleveland:  $1021.00
Town of Honaker:  $1021.00
Town of Lebanon:  $1448.00
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION PLAT FOR GARY DOTSON
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a plat for Gary Dotson as requested by the Planning Commission.
The vote was
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT REVERSION FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept reversion funds in the amount of $22,660.00 from the Virginia Department of Health to be
deposited into the county’s general fund.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM GRANT IN THE AMOUNTO F $49,741.00
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a Virginia Department of Emergency Management Grant in the amount of $49,741.00.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
AMOUNT OF $10,377.00
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a Russell County Litter Prevention and Recycling Program Grant in the amount of $10,377.00. The
grant is based on the following distribution.
County of Russell: $6887.00
Town of Cleveland: $1021.00
Town of Honaker: $1021.00
Town of Lebanon: $1448.00
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION PLAT FOR GARY DOTSON
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a plat for Gary Dotson as requested by the Planning Commission.
The vote was
‘Aye: Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT REVERSION FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept reversion funds in the amount of $22,660.00 from the Virginia Department of Health to be
deposited into the county’s general fund.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
APPROVAL TO SURPLUS A COUNTY VEHICLE AND TRANSFER TO THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
surplus a county vehicle (truck) and transfer ownership of said vehicle to the Town of Cleveland.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                           Chairperson
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
APPROVAL TO SURPLUS A COUNTY VEHICLE AND TRANSFER TO THE TOWN OF CLEVELAND
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
surplus a county vehicle (truck) and transfer ownership of said vehicle to the Town of Cleveland
The vote was:
Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson