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May 01, 22023
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, May 01,
2023 beginning at 5:00 pm with Executive (Closed) Session followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 pm
at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (Closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(5)(7)(8) –
Legal Discussions concerning a Proposed Economic Development Project – Moss III and Proposed
Legislative Ordinance.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea 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:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ((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.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
AYE:
Tim Lovelace
May 01, 22023
‘Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, May 01,
2023 beginning at 5:00 pm with Executive (Closed) Session followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 pm
at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia
The Clerk called the meeting to order.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
enter into Executive (Closed) Session to discuss legal matters pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(5)(7)(8) —
Legal Discussions concerning a Proposed Economic Development Project - Moss Ill and Proposed
Legislative Ordinance.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea 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: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ((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.
Roll Call by the Clerk:
AYE:
Tim Lovelace
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Invocation by Jacob Musick, 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, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Acknowledgements
MAY 2023 PROCLAIMED AS OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
proclaim the month of May 2023 as Older Americans’ Month.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON VDOT SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN FY 2023/24 TO FY 2028/29
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary Six-Year Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2028/29.
The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.  Hearing none, the public hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON VDOT RESOLUTION OF THE ABANDONMENT OF RTE. 871 & RTE. 1211 &
RTE. 19/58
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Virginia Department of Transportation Abandonment of Rte. 871 & Rte. 1211 & Rte. 19/58.
The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the abandonment of Rte. 871 including:
Lou Wallace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian
Nay: None
Invocation by Jacob Musick, 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, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Acknowledgements
MAY 2023 PROCLAIMED AS OLDER AMERICANS’ MONTH
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
proclaim the month of May 2023 as Older Americans’ Month,
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON VDOT SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN FY 2023/24 TO FY 2028/29
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary Six-Year Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2028/29.
The Chair opened the public hearing to comments. Hearing none, the public hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON VDOT RESOLUTION OF THE ABANDONMENT OF RTE. 871 & RTE. 1211 &
RTE. 19/58
Pursuant to being advertised in a local newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks, a public hearing was
held on the Virginia Department of Transportation Abandonment of Rte. 871 & Rte. 1211 & Rte. 19/58.
The Chair opened the public hearing to comments.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the abandonment of Rte. 871 including
Shirley Brown
Irene Sproles
Dari Hubbard
Peggy McGlothlin
Chris McGlothlin
Mr. Boiling with VDOT addressed the Board concerning this with the board members.
The public hearing was closed.
APPROVAL OF THE VDOT SIX-YEAR PLAN FY 2023/24 TO FY 2028/29
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the VDOT Six -Year Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2028/29.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE VDOT RTE. 19/58 ABANDONMENT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the VDOT resolution for the abandonment of discontinued Rte. 19 Right of Way, Hansonville.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
ABANDONMENT OF VDOT RTE. 1211 (TURKEY KNOB)
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Resolution for the abandonment of Rte. 1211 (Turkey Knob).
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
OPPOSITION TO THE ABANDONMENT OF VDOT RTE. 871
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
oppose a VDOT resolution pertaining to  the abandonment of Rte. 871.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Presentation
Shirley Brown
Irene Sproles
Dari Hubbard
Peggy McGlothlin
Chris McGlothlin
Mr. Boiling with VDOT addressed the Board concerning this with the board members.
The public hearing was closed.
APPROVAL OF THE VDOT SIX-YEAR PLAN FY 2023/24 TO FY 2028/29
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the VDOT Six -Year Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2028/29.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE VDOT RTE. 19/58 ABANDONMENT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the VDOT resolution for the abandonment of discontinued Rte. 19 Right of Way, Hansonville
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
ABANDONMENT OF VDOT RTE. 1211 (TURKEY KNOB)
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT Resolution for the abandonment of Rte. 1211 (Turkey Knob).
The vote was:
Aye: Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Oris Christian and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
OPPOSITION TO THE ABANDONMENT OF VDOT RTE. 874
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
‘oppose a VDOT resolution pertaining to the abandonment of Rte. 871.
The vote was:
Aye: Oris Christian, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Presentation
Dan Glass, Dante Rescue Squad addressed the board about lowering the age of  their junior squad
members to 13.
Ronald Passmore, Director Regulation & Compliance Enforcement Division Office of Emergency Medical
Services also addressed the board concerning this request.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 13 & APRIL 11, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the April 03 and April 11, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
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 $2,400,620.29, including reoccurring and
withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, Russell County Public Library asked that the board consider appropriating
additional funds for salaries, supplies, etc. for the library.
Larry Hughes, Lebanon thanked the board for voting no on the abandonment of Rte. 871.
The Chair closed citizens’ comment.
Acknowledgement
Deputy Noah Ball was recognized for receiving the American Red Cross Lifesaver Award for pulling a lady
from a burning home on February 08, 2022.
County Attorney Reports & Requests
APPROVAL OF IDA POLYCAP REVENUE BONDS – BOS MORAL OBLIGATION RESOLUTION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the IDA Polycap Revenue Bonds - Board of Supervisors Moral Obligation Resolution.
Dan Glass, Dante Rescue Squad addressed the board about lowering the age of their junior squad
members to 13.
Ronald Passmore, Director Regulation & Compliance Enforcement Division Office of Emergency Medical
Services also addressed the board concerning this request.
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 13 & APRIL 11, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the April 03 and April 11, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Steve Breeding
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 $2,400,620.29, including reoccurring and
withholdings.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens comment period.
Kelly McBride Delph, Russell County Public Library asked that the board consider appropriating
additional funds for salaries, supplies, etc. for the library.
Larry Hughes, Lebanon thanked the board for voting no on the abandonment of Rte. 871
The Chair closed citizens’ comment.
Acknowledgement
Deputy Noah Ball was recognized for receiving the American Red Cross Lifesaver Award for pulling a lady
from a burning home on February 08, 2022.
County Attorney Reports & Requests
‘APPROVAL OF IDA POLYCAP REVENUE BONDS ~ BOS MORAL OBLIGATION RESOLUTION
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the IDA Polycap Revenue Bonds - Board of Supervisors Moral Obligation Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE HIRING OF SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE MOSS III PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the hiring of special counsel for the Moss III Economic Development Project.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF ADVERTISEMENT OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY OFF ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
ORDINANCE
Motion made by David Eaton, second by Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to advertise the Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Ordinance.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports & Requests
APPROVAL OF ARPA FUNDING FO R THE CPRHA
Moton made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority ARPA funding -Concerning Regional
Housing Need Assessment.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
EMS RESOLUTION FOR DANTE RESCUE SQUAD’S OPERATIONAL EXEMPTION DENIED
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
deny a request for an EMS Resolution concerning Dante Rescue Squad’s Operational Exemption.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE FY 2024-2025 COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD CONTRACT
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF THE HIRING OF SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE MOSS III PROJECT
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the hiring of special counsel for the Moss Ill Economic Development Project
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF ADVERTISEMENT OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY OFF ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
ORDINANCE
Motion made by David Eaton, second by Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
‘to advertise the Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Ordinance.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
County Administrator Reports & Requests
APPROVAL OF ARPA FUNDING FO R THE CPRHA
Moton made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority ARPA funding -Concerning Regional
Housing Need Assessment.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
EMS RESOLUTION FOR DANTE RESCUE SQUAD’S OPERATIONAL EXEMPTION DENIED
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
deny a request for an EMS Resolution concerning Dante Rescue Squad’s Operational Exemption.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE FY 2024-2025 COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD CONTRACT
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the FY 2024-2025 Community Services Board Contract.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO TRANSFER A SURPLUS VEHICLE TO THE CLEVELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
transfer a surplus vehicle to the Cleveland Fire Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY DISPOSAL CONTAINERS/TIPPING FEE WAIVERS
Motion made David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Annual Community Disposal Containers/Tipping Fee Waivers.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
The Chair adjourned to reconvene on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm.

Clerk of the Board                                                  Chairperson
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the FY 2024-2025 Community Services Board Contract.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO TRANSFER A SURPLUS VEHICLE TO THE CLEVELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
transfer a surplus vehicle to the Cleveland Fire Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY DISPOSAL CONTAINERS/TIPPING FEE WAIVERS
Motion made David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Annual Community Disposal Containers/Tipping Fee Waivers.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
The Chair adjourned to reconvene on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
Clerk of the Board Chairperson