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December 02, 2019
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December
02, 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
December 02, 2019
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December
02, 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 Cuba Porter, Lakeview Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as approved.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Presentations
The Russell County Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution was read by Steve Breeding.
APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY RESOLUTION FOR RUSSELL COUNTY
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Senator Ben Chafin commended the Board on passing this Resolution.
Debbie Melton, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission addressed the Board concerning the
DHCD Belfast Water Line Extension Grant.
APPROVAL OF THE BELFAST WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT GRANT FROM DHCD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Department of Housing and Community Development Grant for the Belfast Waterline
Extension Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO TAKE A (5) FIVE MINUTE RECESS
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to take a (5) five-minute recess.
The vote was:
Invocation by Cuba Porter, Lakeview Church followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as approved
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Presentations
The Russell County Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution was read by Steve Breeding.
‘APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY RESOLUTION FOR RUSSELL COUNTY
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Senator Ben Chafin commended the Board on passing this Resolution.
Debbie Melton, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission addressed the Board concerning the
DHCD Belfast Water Line Extension Grant.
APPROVAL OF THE BELFAST WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT GRANT FROM DHCD
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve a Department of Housing and Community Development Grant for the Belfast Waterline
Extension Project
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO TAKE A (5) FIVE MINUTE RECESS
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to take a (5) five-minute recess.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO THE MEETING
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to the meeting.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Presentations continued:
William Puckett, RCSD gave a brief presentation on the upgrade of radio equipment for the Sheriff’s
department.  He stated that the cost to upgrade and finish moving the E-911 Center would cost
approximately $550,000.  He added that they were on a strict timeline with the quotes for the upgrade
and the Board needed to act as soon as possible.
The Chairperson appointed Steve Breeding and Tim Lovelace to a committee to study the radio
equipment upgrade and the E-911 Center relocation expenses.
APPROVAL TO UPGRADE RADIO EQUIPMENT AND MOVE THE E-911 CENTER
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the necessary expenditures contemplated on the Motorola Contract requested by the Sheriff’s
Office to ensure trade in value price deductions and other necessary expenditures deemed appropriate
by the committee.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
Board Appointments
TONY DODI RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Steve Breeding nominated Tony Dodi. Hearing no other nominations Tony Dodi was re-appointed by
acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
DONNIE CHRISTIAN APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO THE MEETING
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to the meeting
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Presentations continued:
William Puckett, RCSD gave a brief presentation on the upgrade of radio equipment for the Sheriff’s,
department. He stated that the cost to upgrade and finish moving the E-911 Center would cost
approximately $550,000. He added that they were on a strict timeline with the quotes for the upgrade
and the Board needed to act as soon as possible.
The Chairperson appointed Steve Breeding and Tim Lovelace to a committee to study the radio
equipment upgrade and the E-911 Center relocation expenses.
APPROVAL TO UPGRADE RADIO EQUIPMENT AND MOVE THE E-911 CENTER
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the necessary expenditures contemplated on the Motorola Contract requested by the Sheriff’s
Office to ensure trade in value price deductions and other necessary expenditures deemed appropriate
by the committee.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Be intment
TONY DOD! RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Steve Breeding nominated Tony Dodi. Hearing no other nominations Tony Dodi was re-appointed by
acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
DONNIE CHRISTIAN APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Tim Lovelace nominated Donnie Christian. Hearing no other nominations Donnie Christian was
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
RICHARD LOCKRIDGE RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
David Eaton nominated Richard Lockridge. Hearing no other nominations Richard Lockridge was re-
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
DONNIE RAMEY RE-APPOINTED TO THE CMCSB
Steve Breeding nominated Donnie Ramey. Hearing no other nominations Donnie Ramey was re-
appointed by acclamation to the Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
LINDA CROSS RE-APPOINTED TO THE HIGHWAY AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Tim Lovelace nominated Linda Cross. Hearing no other nominations Linda Cross was re-appointed by
acclamation to the Russell County Highway Safety Committee for a (2) two-year term, said term ending
December 31, 2021.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
MAXIE SKEEN RE-APPOINTED TO THE SOUTHWEST VA. EMS COUNCIL
Carl Rhea nominated Maxie Skeen. Hearing no other nominations Maxie Skeen was re-appointed by
acclamation to the Southwest Va. EMS Council for a (4) four-year term, said term ending December 31,
2023.
The vote was:
Tim Lovelace nominated Donnie Christian. Hearing no other nominations Donnie Christian was
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
RICHARD LOCKRIDGE RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
David Eaton nominated Richard Lockridge. Hearing no other nominations Richard Lockridge was re-
appointed by acclamation to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
DONNIE RAMEY RE-APPOINTED TO THE CMCSB
Steve Breeding nominated Donnie Ramey. Hearing no other nominations Donnie Ramey was re-
appointed by acclamation to the Cumberland Mountain Community Services Board for a (4) four-year
term, said term ending December 31, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
LINDA CROSS RE-APPOINTED TO THE HIGHWAY AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Tim Lovelace nominated Linda Cross. Hearing no other nominations Linda Cross was re-appointed by
acclamation to the Russell County Highway Safety Committee for a (2) two-year term, said term ending
December 31, 2021
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
MAXIE SKEEN RE-APPOINTED TO THE SOUTHWEST VA. EMS COUNCIL
Carl Rhea nominated Maxie Skeen. Hearing no other nominations Maxie Skeen was re-appointed by
acclamation to the Southwest Va. EMS Council for a (4) four-year term, said term ending December 31,
2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO TABLE THE HOA APPOINTMENTS
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the HOA appointments until the January 2020 meeting.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO TABLE THE DSS BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the Department of Social Services Board Appointments until the January 2020 meeting.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 04, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 04, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve general county invoices in the amount of $504,980.42, including withholdings and
reoccurring.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened Citizens Comment period.
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO TABLE THE HOA APPOINTMENTS
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the HOA appointments until the January 2020 meeting,
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO TABLE THE DSS BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
table the Department of Social Services Board Appointments until the January 2020 meeting
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 04, 2019 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 04, 2019 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Harry Ferguson and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve general county invoices in the amount of $504,980.42, including withholdings and
reoccurring.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Harry Ferguson, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
Citizens ¢
The Chair opened Citizens Comment period.
Eric Deskins, Lebanon commented that there has been some misinformation concerning the Second
Amendment Resolution.  He was interested in what the legal ramifications may be.
Nate Kiser, Russell County Republican Party Chair stated that the Second Amendment Sanctuary
Resolution really has no legal standing.  He encouraged everyone to register to vote, he also commented
that this was only the beginning of the fight.  He thanked the Board for their support.
Jim Lyttle, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee stated that he is very troubled by the tabling of
the HOA appointments.
The Chairperson closed Citizens Comment period.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 03, 2019 ABSTRACT OF VOTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 03, 2019 abstract of votes from the general election.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF HARRY FERGUSON FROM THE SERVICE CONTRACT
COMMITTEE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept the resignation of Harry Ferguson from the service contract committee.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
The Chairperson appointed Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye to the Service Contract Committee.
AUTHORIZATION OF AN RFP FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DANTE DEPOT
RENOVATION
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize an RFP for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Dante Depot Renovation.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
Eric Deskins, Lebanon commented that there has been some misinformation concerning the Second
Amendment Resolution. He was interested in what the legal ramifications may be.
Nate Kiser, Russell County Republican Party Chair stated that the Second Amendment Sanctuary
Resolution really has no legal standing. He encouraged everyone to register to vote, he also commented
that this was only the beginning of the fight. He thanked the Board for their support.
Jim Lyttle, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Committee stated that he is very troubled by the tabling of
the HOA appointments.
The Chairperson closed Citizens Comment period.
inty Administrator R ind Re
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 03, 2019 ABSTRACT OF VOTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 03, 2019 abstract of votes from the general election
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF HARRY FERGUSON FROM THE SERVICE CONTRACT
COMMITTEE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
accept the resignation of Harry Ferguson from the service contract committee.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
The Chairperson appointed Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye to the Service Contract Committee.
RENOVATION
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize an RFP for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Dante Depot Renovation.
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF VDOT RTE. 681 NOTICE OF INTENT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Rte. 681 Notice of Intent to discontinue from the Secondary System of State Highways.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT IN AMOUNT OF $57,028
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Violence Against Women Act from the Department of Criminal Justice Services in the amount
of $57,028.00
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR FY 2020
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Virginia Department of Health Local Service Agreement for FY 2020.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A CPRWMA REQUEST FOR A LOVE WORK APPLICATION LETTER OF SUPPORT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority request for a letter of support
for a LOVE work application program.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
COUNTY PAYROLL DATE SET FOR DECEMBER 20, 2019
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
set the payroll date for County employees on December 20, 2019 due to the Christmas holiday.
APPROVAL OF VDOT RTE. 681 NOTICE OF INTENT
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Rte. 681 Notice of Intent to discontinue from the Secondary System of State Highways.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT IN AMOUNT OF $57,028
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Violence Against Women Act from the Department of Criminal Justice Services in the amount
of $57,028.00
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Virginia Department of Health Local Service Agreement for FY 2020.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A CPRWMA REQUEST FOR A LOVE WORK APPLICATION LETTER OF SUPPORT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority request for a letter of support
for a LOVE work application program.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
COUNTY PAYROLL DATE SET FOR DECEMBER 20, 2019
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
set the payroll date for County employees on December 20, 2019 due to the Christmas holiday.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF $20.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve $20.00 gift certificates for County employees.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR DAVID KINDER
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a plat for David Kinder as requested by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  Harry Ferguson, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FOR $1822.61
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an invoice in the amount of $1822.61 to be paid from the Sheriff’s Department Virginia State
Compensation Board funds.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FOR $1041.90
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an invoice in the amount of   $1041.90 to be paid from the Sheriff’s Department Virginia State
Compensation Board funds.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FOR $29.48
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF $20.00 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve $20.00 gift certificates for County employees.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Harry Ferguson and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR DAVID KINDER
Motion made by Harry Ferguson, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a plat for David Kinder as requested by the Russell County Planning Commission
The vote was:
‘Aye: Harry Ferguson, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FOR $1822.61
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an invoice in the amount of $1822.61 to be paid from the Sheriff’s Department Virginia State
Compensation Board funds.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF AN INV‘
FOR $1044
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Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an invoice in the amount of $1041.90 to be paid from the Sheriff’s Department Virginia State
Compensation Board funds.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FOR $29.48
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an invoice in the amount of $29.48 to be paid from the Sheriff’s Department Virginia State
Compensation Board funds.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF A LETTER TO VDOT REQUESTING THAT FUNDING NOT BE REDUCED
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a letter to be sent to VDOT asking that funding not be reduced.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Steve
Breeding
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 AT 5:00 PM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                                   Chairperson
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an invoice in the amount of $29.48 to be paid from the Sheriff’s Department Virginia State
Compensation Board funds.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF A LETTER TO VDOT REQUESTING THAT FUNDING NOT BE REDUCED.
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a letter to be sent to VDOT asking that funding not be reduced.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Car! Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Harry Ferguson and Steve
Breeding
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 AT 5:00 PM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Harry
Ferguson
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson