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May 19, 2021
A reconvened meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, May 19,
2021 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
None
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:  Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE FY 2021/2022 BUDGET & CY TAX RATES
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the FY 2021/2022 Budget & CY Tax Rates.  The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.
Kelly Mc Bride Delph, RCPL Director spoke about proposed library budget changes .
Hearing no other comments, the public hearing was closed.
New Business
May 19, 2021
Areconvened meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday, May 19,
2021 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
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
None
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: Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE FY 2021/2022 BUDGET & CY TAX RATES
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the FY 2021/2022 Budget & CY Tax Rates. The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.
Kelly Mc Bride Delph, RCPL Director spoke about proposed library budget changes .
Hearing no other comments, the public hearing was closed.
New Business
The County Administrator highlighted the budget changes, updates, Covid 19 impact and tax
collections.  The Board asked questions and held discussions on various issues, including the DMV
Select closure earlier this month.
Brad Patton, Dante Sewer Treatment Plant Manager and Brian Ferguson, Solid Waste Manager gave an
update on the progress of the leachate haul by the County.  Both commented that no issues had arisen
since the County had started hauling on May 01.
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR A CIGARETTE/MEAL TAX ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
advertise for an enforcement officer for the cigarette/meal tax.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
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:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
The County Administrator highlighted the budget changes, updates, Covid 19 impact and tax
collections. The Board asked questions and held discussions on various issues, including the DMV
Select closure earlier this month.
Brad Patton, Dante Sewer Treatment Plant Manager and Brian Ferguson, Solid Waste Manager gave an
update on the progress of the leachate haul by the County. Both commented that no issues had arisen
since the County had started hauling on May 01
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR A CIGARETTE/MEAL TAX ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
advertise for an enforcement officer for the cigarette/meal tax.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
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: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None