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February 19, 2020
A special called meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, February
19, 2020 at 6:00 pm in 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Rebecca Dye, 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 with the addition of Executive (closed) Session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM CONTRACT WITH SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC.
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an interim contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the courthouse renovation project
($60,000).
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
February 19, 2020
A special called meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, February
19, 2020 at 6:00 pm in 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Rebecca Dye, 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 with the addition of Executive (closed) Session.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF AN INTERIM CONTRACT WITH SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC.
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an interim contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for the courthouse renovation project
($60,000).
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE PROJECT RENOVATIONS TO BE
A QUALIFYING PROJECT UNDER PPEA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution Declaring County Courthouse Renovations are a qualifying project under the
Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF An RFP FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD OF LEBANON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WALL REPAIR
PROJECT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a Request for Proposals for the Design-Build Construction of Lebanon Elementary School Wall
Repair Project.
The vote was
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens comment period.
Larry Hughes, Lebanon made some suggestions and comments on courthouse renovation project.
The Chair closed citizens comment period.
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to 2.2-3712(A), (5) and (7) of the
Code of Virginia.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TOP RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION
A QUALIFYING PROJECT UNDER PPEA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution Declaring County Courthouse Renovations are a qualifying project under the
Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 and authorize the Chairperson to sign.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
PROJECT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize a Request for Proposals for the Design-Build Construction of Lebanon Elementary School Wall
Repair Project.
The vote was
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens comment period.
Larry Hughes, Lebanon made some suggestions and comments on courthouse renovation project.
The Chair closed citizens comment period
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to 2.2-3712(A), (5) and (7) of the
Code of Virginia.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL TOP RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF 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
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
Oris Christian – AYE
APPROVAL TO AJDOURN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                               Chairperson
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 (!) only public business
matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act and (i) only such public business matters that were identified in the motion(s) by which
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
Oris Christian - AYE
APPROVAL TO AJDOURN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson