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March 01, 2021
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 01,
2021 beginning at 6:00 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
Presentations
Debbie Melton, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission asked the Board to consider passing a
resolution approving an application for the Belfast Waterline Extension Project, Phase III.
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE BELFAST WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT, PHASE III
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a resolution to move forward with the Belfast Waterline Extension Project, Phase III.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
March 01, 2021
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 01,
2021 beginning at 6:00 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
Presentations
Debbie Melton, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission asked the Board to consider passing a
resolution approving an application for the Belfast Waterline Extension Project, Phase Ill
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE BELFAST WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT, PHASE Ill
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a resolution to move forward with the Belfast Waterline Extension Project, Phase III
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Presentations Continued:
Deputy Cuba Porter, RC Sheriff’s Department and Mickey Rhea, Building Official presented details on
several properties that they had observed relating to the Russell County Litter and Unsafe Building
Ordinance.
APPROVAL TO ENFORCE THE RC LITTER & UNSAFE BUILDING ORDINANCE ON PROPERTIES DEEMED
CRITICAL
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enforce the Russell County Litter and Unsafe Building Ordinance on four properties that have been
deemed critical.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Scott Jessee, VPI Extension Agent introduced the new VT Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and
Consumer Services, Sharon Rice.  Ms. Rice commented that she was excited to start her new job in
Russell County.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 08, 2021 MINUTES
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the February 08, 2021 minutes as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
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 $1,260,597.60, including reoccurring and
withholdings.
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
Ira Eads, Cleveland stated that the road near him home was a mess and a bad eyesore.  He wants to
know if the Board can help with this.
William Keene, Belfast thanked the Lonzo Lester and Rebecca Dye for their assistance with his problem
getting his mail resulting in an issue with The Russell County Public Service Authority.    He stated that
there is a real problem with the mail system, he would be glad to ask some legislators for help.
Presentations Continued:
Deputy Cuba Porter, RC Sheriff’s Department and Mickey Rhea, Building Official presented details on
several properties that they had observed relating to the Russell County Litter and Unsafe Building
Ordinance.
CRITICAL
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enforce the Russell County Litter and Unsafe Building Ordinance on four properties that have been
deemed critical
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Scott Jessee, VPI Extension Agent introduced the new VT Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and
Consumer Services, Sharon Rice. Ms. Rice commented that she was excited to start her new job in
Russell County.
APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 08, 2021 MINUTES
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the February 08, 2021 minutes as presented and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
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 $1,260,597.60, including reoccurring and
withholdings
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Citizens ¢
Ira Eads, Cleveland stated that the road near him home was a mess and a bad eyesore. He wants to
know if the Board can help with this.
William Keene, Belfast thanked the Lonzo Lester and Rebecca Dye for their assistance with his problem
getting his mail resulting in an issue with The Russell County Public Service Authority. He stated that,
there is a real problem with the mail system, he would be glad to ask some legislators for help.
The Chairperson closed Citizens Comment.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF THE CPRWMA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority Manpower Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF AN UPDATED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the updated job description for the Emergency Management Coordinator.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  Oris Christian
PUBLIC HEARING SET ON THE RUSSELL COUNTY LITTER & UNSAFE BUILDING ORDINANCE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
set a public hearing on Monday, April 05, 2021 at 6:00 pm for the purpose of amending the Russell
County Litter and Unsafe Structure Ordinance.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE CARES BROADBAND – FLATS PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
drawdown funds from the Cares Broadband -Flats Project award.
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO ATTEND A VIRTUAL VBCOA CONFERENCE
The Chairperson closed Citizens Comment.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF THE CPRWMA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority Manpower Agreement,
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the updated job description for the Emergency Management Coordinator.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay: Oris Christian
PUBLIC HEARING SET ON THE RUSSELL COUNTY LITTER & UNSAFE BUILDING ORDINANCE
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
set a public hearing on Monday, April 05, 2021 at 6:00 pm for the purpose of amending the Russell
County Litter and Unsafe Structure Ordinance
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL TO EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE CARES BROADBAND - FLATS PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
drawdown funds from the Cares Broadband -Flats Project award.
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a request for the building official’s office to participate in virtual VBCOA conference.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to section 2.2-3711 (A), (1).
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
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:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
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
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
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a request for the building officials office to participate in virtual VBCOA conference.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to section 2.2-3711 (A), (1)
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
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: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
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 (|) 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
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 $500 FOR FISH VIRGINIA FOR TOURISM
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appropriate $500.00 for the tourism department for Fish Virginia.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Monday, March 08, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                                              Chairperson
Steve Breeding - AYE
Oris Christian — AYE
APPROVAL OF $500 FOR FISH VIRGINIA FOR TOURISM
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appropriate $500.00 for the tourism department for Fish Virginia
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN TO RECONVENE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn to reconvene on Monday, March 08, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson