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February 07, 2022
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February
07, 2022 at 5:00 pm beginning with Executive (closed) Session followed by the regular meeting at 6:00
pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Chair 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
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter Executive (closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(5)(7)(8)
concerning a potential business locating at the Moss III Property, Project Jonah Ordinance and
Interjurisdictional Agreement, and the Russell County Employee Insurance Retirement Program.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
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:   Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
February 07, 2022
Arregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February
07, 2022 at 5:00 pm beginning with Executive (closed) Session followed by the regular meeting at 6:00
pm at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Chair 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
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter Executive (closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(5)(7)(8)
concerning a potential business locating at the Moss lll Property, Project Jonah Ordinance and
Interjurisdictional Agreement, and the Russell County Employee Insurance Retirement Program.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
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: Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, 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
Invocation by Caleb Johnson, 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 as amended.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON AN ORDINANCE TO MUTUALLY PERFORM INSPECTIONS
Pursuant to being advertised for two consecutive (2) weeks in a local newspaper, a public hearing was
held on an Ordinance to Permit Russell and Tazewell County Building Inspection Officials and Russell and
Tazewell County Erosion and Sediment Control Officials to mutually perform inspections upon property
owned by Pure Salmon Virginia, LLC in Russell County and Tazewell County.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing to comments, hearing none the public hearing was closed.
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 (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
Invocation by Caleb Johnson, 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 as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON AN ORDINANCE TO MUTUALLY PERFORM INSPECTIONS
Pursuant to being advertised for two consecutive (2) weeks in a local newspaper, a public hearing was
held on an Ordinance to Permit Russell and Tazewell County Building Inspection Officials and Russell and
Tazewell County Erosion and Sediment Control Officials to mutually perform inspections upon property
‘owned by Pure Salmon Virginia, LLC in Russell County and Tazewell County.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing to comments, hearing none the public hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON PROJECT JONAH INTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT
Pursuant to being advertised for two consecutive (2) weeks in a local newspaper, a public hearing was
held on Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing to comments, hearing none the public hearing was closed.
Paul Inskeep, Project Jonah Engineer gave the Board a brief update of the project and construction.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 03, 2022 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the January 03, 2022 and February 02, 2022 minutes as presented and dispense with the
reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $822,868.36, including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
Committee Appointments
KEITH RAY APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Keith Ray to the Russell County Planning Commission for a four(4) year, said term ending
February 07, 2026.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney discussed the Noise Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON PROJECT JONAH INTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT
Pursuant to being advertised for two consecutive (2) weeks in a local newspaper, a public hearing was
held on Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement.
The Chairperson opened the public hearing to comments, hearing none the public hearing was closed
Paul Inskeep, Project Jonah Engineer gave the Board a brief update of the project and construction.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 03, 2022 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the January 03, 2022 and February 02, 2022 minutes as presented and dispense with the
reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $822,868.36, including reoccurring and withholdings
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
Committee Appointments
KEITH RAY APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Keith Ray to the Russell County Planning Commission for a four(4) year, said term ending
February 07, 2026.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney discussed the Noise Ordinance.
Steve Breeding volunteered to speak with Sheriff Steve Dye about how the ordinance will be enforced
as far as determining what constitutes a violation. He will report back to the Board at the March
meeting.
The County Attorney also discussed the Employee Insurance Retirement Incentive Program and the
Project Jonah mutual agreements concerning building inspections.
APPROVAL OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve theRussell County Employee Insurance Retirement Program and amendments to the Personnel
Policy and a Resolution pertaining to a one-time waiver of the requirement that an application pursuant
to the insurance retirement program must be received at least ninety (90) days prior to the employee’s
effective retirement date.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE FOR BUILDING OFFICIALS FROM RUSSELL AND TAZEWELL COUNTY TO
MUTUALLY INSPECT PROPERTY OWNED BY PURE SALMON VIRGINIA, LLC AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT
JONAH INTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breedingand duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve an Ordinance to Permit Russell and Tazewell County Building Inspection Officials and Russell
and Tazewell Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Officials to Mutually Perform Inspections Upon
Property Owned by Pure Salmon Virginia, LLC in Russell County and Tazewell County Virginia and to
approve the Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement as presented.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF VDOT RESOLUTION FOR HWY SYSTEM CHANGES, ROUTE 1056, WINDY LANE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Resolution Highway System Changes Resulting from theConstruction of VDOT Project
1056-083-R30, N501, Route 1056, WindyHill Lane.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF VDH AND RUSSELL COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AND SERVICES OF THE RUSSELL
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Steve Breeding volunteered to speak with Sheriff Steve Dye about how the ordinance will be enforced
as far as determining what constitutes a violation. He will report back to the Board at the March
meeting.
The County Attorney also discussed the Employee Insurance Retirement Incentive Program and the
Project Jonah mutual agreements concerning building inspections.
APPROVAL OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve theRussell County Employee Insurance Retirement Program and amendments to the Personnel
Policy and a Resolution pertaining to a one-time waiver of the requirement that an application pursuant
to the insurance retirement program must be received at least ninety (90) days prior to the employee’s
effective retirement date.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
MUTUALLY INSPECT PROPERTY OWNED BY PURE SALMON VIRGINIA, Lic AND APPROVAL OF PROJECT
JONAH INTERJURISDICTIONAL AGREEMENT.
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breedingand duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve an Ordinance to Permit Russell and Tazewell County Building Inspection Officials and Russell
and Tazewell Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Officials to Mutually Perform Inspections Upon
Property Owned by Pure Salmon Virginia, LLC in Russell County and Tazewell County Virginia and to
approve the Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement as presented.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF VDOT RESOLUTION FOR HWY SYSTEM CHANGES, ROUTE 1056, WINDY LANE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Resolution Highway System Changes Resulting from theConstruction of VDOT Project,
1056-083-R30, N501, Route 1056, WindyHiil Lane.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF VDH AND RUSSELL COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AND SERVICES OF THE RUSSELL
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Virginia Department of Health and Russell County Agreement for funding services of the
Russell County Health Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE COST ALLOCATION PLAN RENEWAL WITH ROBINSON, FARMER AND COX
ASSOCIATES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the PPLC Proposal from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for Central Services Cost Allocation
Plan.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT GRANT TO THE COMMUNITY OF DANTE DEPOT RESTORATION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a VDOT Grant for the Community of Dante Depot Restoration.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK (LOLE) GRANT PROGRAM
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to accept
a DCJS Local Law Enforcement Block (LOLE) Grant Program.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE SURPLUS AND SALE RUSSELL COUNTY DISPOSAL TRUCK
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the surplus and sale of a Russell County Disposal Truck.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Virginia Department of Health and Russell County Agreement for funding services of the
Russell County Health Department.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
ASSOCIATES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the PPLC Proposal from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates for Central Services Cost Allocation
Plan.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT GRANT TO THE COMMUNITY OF DANTE DEPOT RESTORATION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept a VDOT Grant for the Community of Dante Depot Restoration
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to accept
a DCIS Local Law Enforcement Block (LOLE) Grant Program.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE SURPLUS AND SALE RUSSELL COUNTY DISPOSAL TRUCK
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve the surplus and sale of a Russell County Disposal Truck.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A RUSSELL COUNTY DISPOSAL TRUCK
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the purchase of a Russell County Disposal Truck.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DANTE AREA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Virginia Department of Energy Dante Area Community Redevelopment Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO DONATE A 2000 INTERNATIONAL AMBULANCE TO THE RC SEARCH AND RESCUE
Motion made Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
donate a 2000 International Ambulance to the Russell County Search and Rescue as requested by the
Russell County Sheriff’s Office.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
The Chairperson adjourned the meeting.

Clerk of the Board                                                                                        Chairperson
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A RUSSELL COUNTY DISPOSAL TRUCK
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the purchase of a Russell County Disposal Truck.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY DANTE AREA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Virginia Department of Energy Dante Area Community Redevelopment Project,
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO DONATE A 2000 INTERNATIONAL AMBULANCE TO THE RC SEARCH AND RESCUE
Motion made Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
donate a 2000 International Ambulance to the Russell County Search and Rescue as requested by the
Russell County Sheriff’s Office.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
The Chairperson adjourned the meeting,
Clerk of the Board Chairperson