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November 01, 2021
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, November
01, 2021 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
Absent:
None
Invocation by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended to include Executive (closed) Session.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE ELK GARDEN/TILLER TRAILER PARK WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for (2) two consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Elk Garden/ Tiller Trailer Park Waterline Extension Project.
The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.
Jim Baldwin, CPPD addressed the Board concerning this project.
Hearing no other comments, the public hearing was closed by the Chair.
November 01, 2021
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, November
01, 2021 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
Absent:
None
Invocation by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended to include Executive (closed) Session.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Carl Rhea and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THE ELK GARDEN/TILLER TRAILER PARK WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for (2) two consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Elk Garden Tiller Trailer Park Waterline Extension Project.
The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.
Jim Baldwin, CPPD addressed the Board concerning this project
Hearing no other comments, the public hearing was closed by the Chair.
RESOLUTION APPROVED FOR THE ELK GARDEN/TILLER TRAILER PARK WATERLINE EXTENSION
PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution for the Elk Garden/Tiller Trailer Park Waterline Extension Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
New Business
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the October 12, 2021 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,033,958.10 including withholdings and reoccurring.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Committee Appointments
No appointment was made for the Russell County Planning Commission.
ROGER SWORD APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
David Eaton nominated Burke Artrip
Carl Rhea nominated Roger Sword
Roger Sword – four (4) votes:  Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Tim Lovelace
Burk Artrip – three (3) votes:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, and Steve Breeding
Roger Sword was appointed to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority to fill the unexpired
term of Ernie McFaddin, said term ending October 01, 2022.
LORI ADDISON AND ALICE MEADE REAPPOINTED TO CPMT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Lori Addison and Alice Meade to the Community Policy Management Team for three (3) year
terms, said terms ending November 01, 2024.
PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Resolution for the Elk Garden/Tiller Trailer Park Waterline Extension Project.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
New Business
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the October 12, 2021 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUN’
IVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,033,958. 10 including withholdings and reoccurring
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Car! Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Committee Appointments
No appointment was made for the Russell County Planning Commission.
ROGER SWORD APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
David Eaton nominated Burke Artrip
Carl Rhea nominated Roger Sword
Roger Sword — four (4) votes: Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Tim Lovelace
Burk Artrip - three (3) votes: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, and Steve Breeding
Roger Sword was appointed to the Russell County Industrial Development Authority to fill the unexpired
term of Ernie McFaddin, said term ending October 01, 2022.
LORI ADDISON AND ALICE MEADE REAPPOINTED TO CPMT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Lori Addison and Alice Meade to the Community Policy Management Team for three (3) year
terms, said terms ending November 01, 2024.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
LINDA CROSS, CHARLENE JOHNSON, TAMMY PERRY, JOHN PERRY, NANCY OSBORNE AND PEGGY
KEGLEY REAPPOINTED TO THE OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second by David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Linda Cross, Charlene Johnson, Tammy Perry, John Perry, Nancy Osborne and Peggy Kegley for
two (2) year terms, said terms ending November 01, 2023.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL presented a quarterly report to the board.
B. J. Keene spoke in favor of a noise ordinance for the county.
Amanda Thomas, Star Ministries commented that they needed heat for the building
The Chairperson closed citizens comment period.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter Executive (closed) Session pursuant to 2.2-3711(A), (3), and (8).
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian 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
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second by David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Linda Cross, Charlene Johnson, Tammy Perry, John Perry, Nancy Osborne and Peggy Kegley for
‘two (2) year terms, said terms ending November 01, 2023
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chairperson opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, RCPL presented a quarterly report to the board.
B. J. Keene spoke in favor of a noise ordinance for the county.
Amanda Thomas, Star Ministries commented that they needed heat for the building
The Chairperson closed citizens comment period
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter Executive (closed) Session pursuant to 2.2-3711(A), (3), and (8).
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian 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
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
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning the possibility of a public hearing
concerning the noise ordinance.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
Cuba Porter, Chair of The Russell County Public Service Authority addressed the Board about the Nash
Ford/Clinch Mountain Road Water Line Extension Loan.
APPROVAL OF THE NASH FORD/CLINCH MOUNTAIN ROAD WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT LOAN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the loan for the Russell County Public Service Authority Nash Ford/Clinch Mountain Road Water
Line Extension Project in the amount of $476,685.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
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
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney, addressed the Board concerning the possibility of a public hearing
concerning the noise ordinance.
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Cuba Porter, Chair of The Russell County Public Service Authority addressed the Board about the Nash
Ford/Clinch Mountain Road Water Line Extension Loan.
APPROVAL OF THE NASH FORD/CLINCH MOUNTAIN ROAD WATER LINE EXTENSION PROJECT LOAN
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the loan for the Russell County Public Service Authority Nash Ford/Clinch Mountain Road Water
Line Extension Project in the amount of $476,685.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE VRA COURTHOUSE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT VIRGINA HELPS
LEASE REVENUE FINANCING
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Virginia Resource Authority Courthouse Renovation and Expansion Project Virginia HELPS
Lease Revenue Financing.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY PAY FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day pay for part time county employees.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE ANNUAL TURKEY CERTIFICATES FOR COUNTY FOOD BANKS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the annual turkey certificate donation to the county food banks in the amount of $10,000.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
The Chairperson set the time for the December 06, 2021 meeting at 4:00 pm due to the Christmas
Parade
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
Aye:  Lou Wallace, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None


AUTHORIZATION OF THE VRA COURTHOUSE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT VIRGINA HELPS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the Virginia Resource Authority Courthouse Renovation and Expansion Project Virginia HELPS
Lease Revenue Financing.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY PAY FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day pay for part time county employees.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE ANNUAL TURKEY CERTIFICATES FOR COUNTY FOOD BANKS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
authorize the annual turkey certificate donation to the county food banks in the amount of $10,000.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
The Chairperson set the time for the December 06, 2021 meeting at 4:00 pm due to the Christmas
Parade
APPROVAL TO ADJOURN
Motion made by Lou Wallace, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Lou Wallace, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Car! Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board                                                                                          Chairperson
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