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October 27, 2020
A special called meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, October 27,
2020 beginning with Executive (Closed) Session at 4:00 pm followed by the regular meeting at 5:00 pm
at 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 ( by phone from her home due to Covid-19 quarantine)
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (Closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (5) –
Discussions concerning prospective business interest (Project Jonah) in locating its facilities in Russell
County Virginia.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye an Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Note:  Eric Young, County Administrator for Tazewell County was present for Executive (Closed) Session
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
October 27, 2020
A special called meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, October 27,
2020 beginning with Executive (Closed) Session at 4:00 pm followed by the regular meeting at 5:00 pm
at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Clerk called the me
gto order.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
Present:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace ( by phone from her home due to Covid-19 quarantine)
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
None
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (Closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (5) —
Discussions concerning prospective business interest (Project Jonah) in locating its facilities in Russell
County Virginia.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye an Oris Christian
Nay: None
Note: Eric Young, County Administrator for Tazewell County was present for Executive (Closed) Session
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
return to regular session.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (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
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
Oris Christian – AYE
APPROVAL OF THE REGIONAL PROJECT JONAH PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Regional Project Jonah Participation Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Invocation by Chair Rebecca Dye, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE (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
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
Oris Christian - AYE
APPROVAL OF THE REGIONAL PROJECT JONAH PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Regional Project Jonah Participation Agreement.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Invocation by Chair Rebecca Dye, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened Citizens Comment period, hearing none, Citizens Comment was closed.
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                           Chairperson
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened Citizens Comment period, hearing none, Citizens Comment was closed.
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn,
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson