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September 05, 2023
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, September
05, 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, Chair
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian, Vice – Chairman
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
Katie Patton, County Attorney
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 presented.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Presentations
Charlie Perkins, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission discussed the Dante Sewer
Supplemental Grant and public hearing.
Missy Carter, Community Workforce Program Director gave a brief presentation on the program and its
participants.
September 05, 2023
Aregular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, September
05, 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, Chair
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Oris Christian, Vice ~ Chairman
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Vicki Porter, Deputy Clerk
Absent:
Katie Patton, County Attorney
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 presented.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Presentations
Charlie Perkins, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission discussed the Dante Sewer
Supplemental Grant and public hearing.
Missy Carter, Community Workforce Program Director gave a brief presentation on the program and its
participants,
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 07, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the August 07, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,532,728.38 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
Committee Appointments
RANDALL HILLMAN RE-APPOINTED TO THE SWCC LOCAL COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Randall Hillman to the SWCC Local College Advisory Board for a four (4) year term, said term
ending June 30, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Chrisitan
Nay:  None
The second appointment (Kathryn Easton resignation) to the SWCC Local College Advisory Board was
tabled.
TOMMY TIGNOR RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Tommy Tignor to the Russell County Public Service Authority for a four (4) year term, said term
ending June 25, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
ZACK STOOTS RE-APPOINTED TO THE SOUTHWEST VA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
New Business
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 07, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the August 07, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL COUNTY INVOICES
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve general county invoices in the amount of $1,532,728.38 including reoccurring and withholdings.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
Committee Appointments
RANDALL HILLMAN RE-APPOINTED TO THE SWCC LOCAL COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Randall Hillman to the SWCC Local College Advisory Board for a four (4) year term, said term
ending June 30, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Chrisitan
Nay: None
The second appointment (Kathryn Easton resignation) to the SWCC Local College Advisory Board was
tabled.
TOMMY TIGNOR RE-APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PSA
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to re-
appoint Tommy Tignor to the Russell County Public Service Authority for a four (4) year term, said term
ending June 25, 2027.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Car! Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
ZACK STOOTS RE-APPOINTED TO THE SOUTHWEST VA ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Zack Stoots to the Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program for a three (3) year
term, said term ending September 07, 2026.
The vote was:
Aye:  Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Citizens’ Comment
The Chair opened public comment.
Hugh O’Donnell commented on the old ordinance prohibiting the sale of beer on Sunday in
unincorporated towns in Russell County, specifically in the Castlewood area.
Public comment was closed.
County Administrator Reports & Requests
APPROVAL TO AWARD THE LAUREL BED LAKE ACCESS FEASIBILITY STUDY CONTRACT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Laurel Bed Lake Access Feasibility Study Contract Award to Thompson & Litton.
The vote was:
Aye:
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO AWARD THE DANTE STEAM BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT CONTRACT TO DIALOGUE

DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Dante Steam Building Renovation Project Contract to Dialogue + Design Associates.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO PITTSTON PLACE AND HUD DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE
CPRHA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a payment in lieu of taxes for Pittston Place and HUD Developments as requested by the
Cumberland Plateau Housing Authority.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
re-appoint Zack Stoots to the Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program for a three (3) year
term, said term ending September 07, 2026.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Tim Lovelace, Car! Rhea, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Citizens’ Comment
The Chair opened public comment.
Hugh O’Donnell commented on the old ordinance prohibiting the sale of beer on Sunday in
unincorporated towns in Russell County, specifically in the Castlewood area,
Public comment was closed.
County Administrator Reports & Requests
APPROVAL TO AWARD THE LAUREL BED LAKE ACCESS FEASIBILITY STUDY CONTRACT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Laurel Bed Lake Access Feasibility Study Contract Award to Thompson & Litton.
The vote was:
Aye:
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO AWARD THE DANTE STEAM BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT CONTRACT TO DIALOGUE

DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Dante Steam Building Renovation Project Contract to Dialogue + Design Associates.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
‘APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO PITTSTON PLACE AND HUD DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE
CPRHA
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a payment in lieu of taxes for Pittston Place and HUD Developments as requested by the
Cumberland Plateau Housing Authority
The vote was:
‘Aye: Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SELL A 2022 MACK TRUCK (SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT)
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the sale of a 2022 Mack Truck as requested by the Solid Waste Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO SURPLUS A 2002 FORD PICKUP AND A 2000 FREIGHTLINER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
surplus a 2002 Ford Pickup and a 2000 Freightliner.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FOR THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request to attend the VA Governor’s Summit by the Tourism Department.
The vote was:
Aye:  David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF PLATS FOR BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUESTED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve plats for boundary line adjustments for Breeding, Couch, Amburgey and Warner as requested
by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
Aye:  Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING GRANT FOR THE COMMUNITY OF DANTE
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a grant application for a 2023 Comprehensive Community Development Planning Grant for the
Community of Dante with DHCD.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Oris Christian
APPROVAL TO SELL A 2022 MACK TRUCK (SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT)
Motion made by Car! Rhea, second Tim Lovelace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the sale of a 2022 Mack Truck as requested by the Solid Waste Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SURPLUS A 2002 FORD PICKUP AND A 2000 FREIGHTLINER
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
surplus a 2002 Ford Pickup and a 2000 Freightliner.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A TRAVEL REQUEST FOR THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a travel request to attend the VA Governor’s Summit by the Tourism Department.
The vote was:
‘Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding and Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF PLATS FOR BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS AS REQUESTED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve plats for boundary line adjustments for Breeding, Couch, Amburgey and Warner as requested
by the Russell County Planning Commission.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Car! Rhea, Rebecca Dye and David Eaton
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING GRANT FOR THE COMMUNITY OF DANTE
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Lou Wallace and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to.
approve a grant application for a 2023 Comprehensive Community Development Planning Grant for the
Community of Dante with DHCD.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Rebecca Dye, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
The Chair adjourned the meeting.

Clerk of the Board                             Chairperson
Nay: None
The Chair adjourned the meeting.
Clerk of the Board Chairperson