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July 10, 2023
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 10,
2023 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
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Caleb Musick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
New Business
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
PROCLAIMATION
Velma Mabry House was recognized for her upcoming 100th birthday on July 12, 2023
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 06, 2023 AND THE JUNE 23, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the June 06, 2023 and the June 23, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
July 10, 2023
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, July 10,
2023 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
Katie Patton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
Invocation by Caleb Musick, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
New Business
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
PROCLAIMATION
Velma Mabry House was recognized for her upcoming 100" birthday on July 12, 2023
APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 06, 2023 AND THE JUNE 23, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the June 06, 2023 and the June 23, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
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 $2,318,173.13 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Committee Appointments
SUSAN BREEDING RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Susan Breeding to the Russell County Library Board of Trustees for a four (4) year term, said
term ending June 30, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Abstain:  Steve Breeding
SCOTT MCGLOTHLIN AND JENNIFER CHUMBLEY APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Oris Christian nominated Scott McGlothlin
Steve Breeding nominated Sharon Owens
Carl Rhea nominated Jennifer Chumbley
Scott McGlothlin – Six (6) votes:  Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and
David Eaton
Sharon Owens – Two (2) votes:  Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Jennifer Chumbley – Five (5) votes:  Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Scott McGlothlin and Jennifer Chumbley appointed to the Russell County Department of Social Services
Board for four (4) year terms, said terms ending June 30, 2027.
ALICE MEADE, DOUG HUBBARD, LISA HUBBARD, JENNIFER CHUMBLEY, DUSTIN BLACKSON, CARLY
BRUCK AND JANICE HALSEY RE-APPOINTED TO THE RC TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
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 $2,318, 173.13 including reoccurring and withholdings,
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Car! Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Committee Appc ts
SUSAN BREEDING RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Susan Breeding to the Russell County Library Board of Trustees for a four (4) year term, said
term ending June 30, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Abstain: Steve Breeding
SCOTT MCGLOTHLIN AND JENNIFER CHUMBLEY APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Oris Christian nominated Scott McGlothlin
Steve Breeding nominated Sharon Owens
Carl Rhea nominated Jennifer Chumbley
Scott McGlothlin — Six (6) votes: Oris Christian, Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and
David Eaton
Sharon Owens ~ Two (2) votes: Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Jennifer Chumbley — Five (5) votes: Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Scott McGlothlin and Jennifer Chumbley appointed to the Russell County Department of Social Services
Board for four (4) year terms, said terms ending June 30, 2027.
ALICE MEADE, DOUG HUBBARD, LISA HUBBARD, JENNIFER CHUMBLEY, DUSTIN BLACKSON, CARLY
BRUCK AND JANICE HALSEY RE-APPOINTED TO THE RC TOURISM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Alice Meade, Doug Hubbard, Lisa Hubbard, Jennifer Chumbley, Dustin Blackson, Carly Bruck and
Janice Halsey to the Russell County Tourism Advisory Committee for foru (4) year terms, said terms
ending June 30, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens’ comment period.
Sonny Austin, Chief of Copper Creek Moccasin Fire Department commented that he had discussed water
tanks with the County Administrator and wanted to know the status.  He asked that the landing zone
near the Copper Creek Fire Department be paved and requested that one be placed in the Moccasin
area.
Hugh O’Donnell, Castlewood commented that the old ordinance that prohibits the sale of beer at
restaurants on Sunday be looked into.  He stated that it hurts the business’, specifically the Mexican
Restaurant in Castlewood.
Citizens’ comment was closed.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney discussed the sheriff’s department and the recent resignation/retirement
of Steve Dye and the special election process.
APPROVAL TO PETETION THE COURT THAT NO SPECIAL ELECTION BE HELD FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
petition the Circuit Court Judge and request that no special election be held.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY RECOVERY INC. OPIOID GRANT APPLICATION FY 22/23 - $26,000 &
FY 23/24 $111,200
Motion made by David Eaton second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County Recovery Inc. Opioid Grant Application FY 22/23 for $26,000 and FY 23/24 for
$111,200.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Alice Meade, Doug Hubbard, Lisa Hubbard, Jennifer Chumbley, Dustin Blackson, Carly Bruck and
Janice Halsey to the Russell County Tourism Advisory Committee for foru (4) year terms, said terms
ending June 30, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens Comment
The Chair opened citizens’ comment period.
Sonny Austin, Chief of Copper Creek Moccasin Fire Department commented that he had discussed water
tanks with the County Administrator and wanted to know the status. He asked that the landing zone
near the Copper Creek Fire Department be paved and requested that one be placed in the Moccasin
area.
Hugh O’Donnell, Castlewood commented that the old ordinance that prohibits the sale of beer at
restaurants on Sunday be looked into. He stated that it hurts the business’, specifically the Mexican
Restaurant in Castlewood.
Citizens’ comment was closed.
County Attorney Reports and Requests
Katie Patton, County Attorney discussed the sheriff’s department and the recent resignation/retirement
of Steve Dye and the special election process.
APPROVAL TO PETETION THE COURT THAT NO SPECIAL ELECTION BE HELD FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
petition the Circuit Court Judge and request that no special election be held.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A RUSSELL COUNTY RECOVERY INC. OPIOID GRANT APPLICATION FY 22/23 - $26,000 &
FY 23/24 $111,200
Motion made by David Eaton second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County Recovery Inc. Opioid Grant Application FY 22/23 for $26,000 and FY 23/24 for
$111,200.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF DCJS SRO INCENTIVE GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,210 & $222,208
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate Department of Criminal Justice Services grants for school resource officers in the
amount of $222,210 and $222,208.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVEL OF A DCJS ARPA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $481,000
Motion made by David Eaton, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate two Department of Criminal Justice Services – ARPA Law Enforcement
Equipment Grant in the amount of $481,000.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF DANTE STEAM BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT & BERNIE WILLIAMS WORKFORCE
CENTER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,877
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a Wellspring Foundation of SW Virginia - Dante Steam Building Restoration
Project & Bernie Williams Workforce Center Grant in the amount of $113,877.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VCEDA GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25000 – LAUREL BED LAKE FEASIBILITY STUDY
AND A REQUEST FOR QUOTES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate VCEDA grant in the amount of $25,000 and approve a request for quotes for
Laurel Bed Lake Feasibility Study.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF DCJS SRO INCENTIVE GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,210 & $222,208
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate Department of Criminal Justice Services grants for school resource officers in the
amount of $222,210 and $222,208.
The vote was’
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVEL OF A DCJS ARPA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $481,000
Motion made by David Eaton, second Rebecca Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate two Department of Criminal Justice Services — ARPA Law Enforcement
Equipment Grant in the amount of $481,000.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF DANTE STEAM BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT & BERNIE WILLIAMS WORKFORCE
CENTER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,877
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a Wellspring Foundation of SW Virginia - Dante Steam Building Restoration
Project & Bernie Williams Workforce Center Grant in the amount of $113,877.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VCEDA GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25000 ~ LAUREL BED LAKE FEASIBILITY STUDY
‘AND A REQUEST FOR QUOTES,
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate VCEDA grant in the amount of $25,000 and approve a request for quotes for
Laurel Bed Lake Feasibility Study.
The vote was’
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A DCJS VICTIM WITNESS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,100
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a DCJS Victim Witness Grant in the amount of $65,100.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF $6000 MARC MERO EVENT FROM OPIOID GRANT FUNDS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County School Event by Marc Mero in the amount of $6000 from local opioid grant
funds.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A HIGHLANDS JUVENILE COMMISSION ALTERNATIVES RESOLUTION
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Highlands Juvenile Commission Alternatives Resolution.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A TIRE SHREDDER FOR THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Rebecca Dye duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to a bid to
purchase a tire shredder for the Solid Waste Department in the amount of $36,500.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF TRAVEL REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, RUSSELL COUNT LIBRARY AND
THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve travel requests for the Department of Emergency Management, The Russell County Library and
the Russell County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
‘APPROVAL OF A DCJS VICTIM WITNESS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,100
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a DCJS Victim Witness Grant in the amount of $65,100.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and David Eaton
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF $6000 MARC MERO EVENT FROM OPIOID GRANT FUNDS
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Russell County School Event by Marc Mero in the amount of $6000 from local opioid grant
funds.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A HIGHLANDS JUVENILE COMMISSION ALTERNATIVES RESOLUTION
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Highlands Juvenile Commission Alternatives Resolution,
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A TIRE SHREDDER FOR THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Rebecca Dye duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to a bid to
purchase a tire shredder for the Solid Waste Department in the amount of $36,500.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF TRAVEL REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, RUSSELL COUNT LIBRARY AND
‘THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve travel requests for the Department of Emergency Management, The Russell County Library and
the Russell County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR BANNER SUBDIVISION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Steve Breeding duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a plat for Banner Subdivision as requested by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay:  None
The Chair adjourned the meeting.

Clerk of the Board                                     Chairperson
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR BANNER SUBDIVISION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Steve Breeding duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a plat for Banner Subdivision as requested by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Lou Wallace
Nay: None
The Chair adjourned the meeting
Clerk of the Board Chairperson