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December 5, 2022
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December
5, 2022 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
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Carl Rhea
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Loretta Vance, Secretary
Invocation by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second by David Eaton and duly approved by the board to approve the
agenda as presented.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON RUSSELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE BONUS ORDINANCE
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
Kelly McBride, Russell County Library, spoke in favor of the bonus for full and part-time employees.
Hearing no other comments the Chair closed the public hearing.
RUSSELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE BONUS ORDINANCE
December 5, 2022
Arregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, December
5, 2022 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
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Carl Rhea
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Loretta Vance, Secretary
Invocation by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
‘APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second by David Eaton and duly approved by the board to approve the
agenda as presented
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON RUSSELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE BONUS ORDINANCE
The Chair opened the Public Hearing
Kelly McBride, Russell County Library, spoke in favor of the bonus for full and part-time employees.
Hearing no other comments the Chair closed the public hearing.
RUSSELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE BONUS ORDINANCE
Motion made by David Eaton, second by Steve Breeding, and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve an Ordinance for a One-Time Employee Bonus of $1,000 for full time employees and $500
for part-time employees who were eligible; employed with the county on June 30, 2022.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding, and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 07, 2022 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Carl Rhea
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,253,502.34  including reoccurring and
withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
Committee Appointments
ERIC BROWN RE-APPOINTED TO THE CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Eric Brown to the Cumberland Mountain Community Service Board for a (3) three-year term, said
term ending December 31, 2025.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
DRILL COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTED
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint, Charlene Blankenship, Rachel Helton, Doug Lester, Harold Dean Thomas, and Betty Sue Hess to
the Drill Community Center Committee for a (2) two-year term, said term ending December 31, 2024.
The vote was:
Motion made by David Eaton, second by Steve Breeding, and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve an Ordinance for a One-Time Employee Bonus of $1,000 for full time employees and $500
for part-time employees who were eligible; employed with the county on June 30, 2022.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
New Business
“APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2022 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding, and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the November 07, 2022 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Carl Rhea
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUN’
IVOICES
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,253,502.34 including reoccurring and
withholdings.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
appoint Eric Brown to the Cumberland Mountain Community Service Board for a (3) three-year term, said
term ending December 31, 2025.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
DRILL COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTED
Motion made by David Eaton, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint, Charlene Blankenship, Rachel Helton, Doug Lester, Harold Dean Thomas, and Betty Sue Hess to
the Drill Community Center Committee for a (2) two-year term, said term ending December 31, 2024.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
HEART OF APPALACHIA (HOA)
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding, and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Maddie Gordon to the Heart of Appalachia (HOA) for a (2) two-year term, said term ending
December 31, 2024.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
Chair opened Citizens Comment.
Kelly McBride, Russell County Library, presented an old VDOT map of Russell County to the board dated
1930’s.
Chair closed Public Comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Request
MOA WITH RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Moral Obligation Agreement for the Russell County IDA pending review by the county
attorney.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
VIRGINIA OPIOID ABATEMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Lou Wallace, Chair appointed Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye to a committee to review the regulations
and disbursements of the opioid settlement funds received by the county.
VDOT NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Route 661, Artrip Road will be closed temporarily on December 15, 2022 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm for
a bridge inspection.
‘Aye: David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
HEART OF APPALACHIA (HOA)
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding, and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Maddie Gordon to the Heart of Appalachia (HOA) for a (2) two-year term, said term ending
December 31, 2024.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
Chair opened Citizens Comment.
Kelly McBride, Russell County Library, presented an old VDOT map of Russell County to the board dated
1930’s.
Chair closed Public Comment period.
County Attorney Reports and Request
MOA WITH RUSSELL COUNTY IDA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Moral Obligation Agreement for the Russell County IDA pending review by the county
attorney.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports and Requests
VIRGINIA OPIOID ABATEMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Lou Wallace, Chair appointed Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye to a committee to review the regulations
and disbursements of the opioid settlement funds received by the county.
VDOT NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Route 661, Artrip Road will be closed temporarily on December 15, 2022 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm for
a bridge inspection.
RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CSA SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOCATION FY23
Motion made by David Eaton and seconded by Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors to approve Department of Social Services CSA Supplemental Allocation FY23.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Motion made by Carl Rhea and seconded by Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors for Russell County to observe the Supreme Court holiday schedule for county employees.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None
AUTHORIZATION FOR HOLIDAY PAY FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Motion made by David Eaton and seconded by Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors to approve Part-time Employees Holiday pay.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
JANUARY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
The Chair rescheduled the January board meeting to Tuesday, January 3, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
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Clerk of the Board                                                       Chairperson

RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CSA SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOCATION FY23
Motion made by David Eaton and seconded by Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors to approve Department of Social Services CSA Supplemental Allocation FY23.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
SHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Motion made by Carl Rhea and seconded by Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors for Russell County to observe the Supreme Court holiday schedule for county employees,
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
AUTHORIZATION FOR HOLIDAY PAY FOR PART
IME EMPLOYEES
Motion made by David Eaton and seconded by Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of
Supervisors to approve Part-time Employees Holiday pay.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye, and Oris Christian
Nay: None
JANUARY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
The Chair rescheduled the January board meeting to Tuesday, January 3, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Clerk of the Board Chairperson