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November 13, 2023
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, November
13, 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 Nick
Compton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
Presentations
Stacy Martin, Vet Fest thanked the Board for all the support of Vet Fest and presented them with a
Flag.
New Business
November 13, 2023
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, November
13, 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 Nick
Compton, County Attorney
Absent:
None
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the agenda as amended.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
Presentations
Stacy Martin, Vet Fest thanked the Board for all the support of Vet Fest and presented them with a
Flag
New Bu:
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 02, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the October 02, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
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 expenditures in the amount of $1,436,583.70 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
CATHERINE PRATT AND JASON GULLET RE-APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY
CENTER BOARD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Catherine Pratt and Jason Gullet to the Dante Community Center Board for (2) two-year
terms, said terms ending October 12, 2025.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
GREG STOOTS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Greg Stoots to the Russell County Planning Commission for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending October 01, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye: Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 02, 2023 MINUTES
Motion made by Tim Lovelace, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the October 02, 2023 minutes and dispense with the reading thereof.
The vote was:
Aye: Tim Lovelace, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
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 expenditures in the amount of $1 436,583.70 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
CATHERINE PRATT AND JASON GULLET RE-APPOINTED TO THE DANTE COMMUNITY.
CENTER BOARD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
reappoint Catherine Pratt and Jason Gullet to the Dante Community Center Board for (2) two-year
terms, said terms ending October 12, 2025.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
GREG STOOTS APPOINTED TO THE RUSSELL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
appoint Greg Stoots to the Russell County Planning Commission for a (4) four-year term, said term
ending October 01, 2027.
The vote was:
Aye: Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Oris
Christian
Nay: None
JIM EATON RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to re-appoint James Eaton, Jr. to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a
(1) one year term, said term ending October 12, 2024.
The vote was:
Aye: Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay:  None
Abstain:  David Eaton
Citizen’ Comment
The Chair opened citizens’ comment.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed private landfill at the Moss III site.
Several different issues were mentioned including leakage, air quality, pollution impacting the Clinch
River, decrease in property values, decrease in tourism, etc.  They also asked that the BOS have a
more open and transparent dialog concerning this project and asked that they vote NO when asked to
approve this landfill.
Amy Branson
Josh Burgess
Billy Johnson
Gary Hughes
Elijah Cordle
Angie McGlothlin
Jared Ring
Branyan Musick
Darnis Salyer
Kristen Caudill
Shelia Ball
Darryl Runfrey
Patricia Lester
McClannahan
Kerry McCormick
Donna Fields
Curtis Salyers
Tammy Garrett
Jim Lyttle
David Ball
Stanley Keen addressed the Board concerning a road safety issue in the Lynn Springs area of Route
632.
The Chair closed citizens’ comment.
JIM EATON RE-APPOINTED TO THE CPEDC
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors,
to re-appoint James Eaton, Jr. to the Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission for a
(1) one year term, said term ending October 12, 2024.
The vote was:
Aye: Rebecca Dye, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace and Oris Christian
Nay: None
Abstain: David Eaton
Citizen’ Comment
The Chair opened citizens’ comment.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed private landfill at the Moss II site.
Several different issues were mentioned including leakage, air quality, pollution impacting the Clinch
River, decrease in property values, decrease in tourism, etc. They also asked that the BOS have a
more open and transparent dialog concerning this project and asked that they vote NO when asked to
approve this landfill
‘Amy Branson
Josh Burgess
Billy Johnson
Gary Hughes
Elijah Cordle
Angie McGlothlin
Jared Ring
Branyan Musick
Darnis Salyer
Kristen Caudill
Shelia Ball
Darryl Runfrey
Patricia Lester
McClanahan
Kerry McCormick
Donna Fields
Curtis Salyers
Tammy Garrett
Jim Lyttle
David Ball
Stanley Keen addressed the Board concerning a road safety issue in the Lynn Springs area of Route
632.
The Chair closed citizens’ comment.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL TURKEY DONATIONS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve the annual holiday turkey certificates for the community and county employees.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A BURN BAN RESOLUTION FOR RUSSELL COUNTY
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Burn Ban Resolution for Russell County effective immediately.
The vote was:
Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL REGISTRAR AND ELECTORAL BOARD SALARIES FOR 2023/2024
Motion made Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the 2023/2024 Authorized General Registrar & Local Electoral Board Member Salaries for
Russell County.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM PSAP STAFFING RECOGNITION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a VDEM PSAP Staffing Recognition Grant in the amount of $30,000.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl
Rhea
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A $5000 VA911- FY24 DATA MAIN. & DATA TRANSFER GRANT
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a VA 911 Services Board – FY 24 Data Maintenance & Data Transfer Grant in
the amount of $5000.
County Administrator Reports and Requests
APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL TURKEY DONATIONS
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve the annual holiday turkey certificates for the community and county employees.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A BURN BAN RESOLUTION FOR RUSSELL COUNTY
Motion made by Carl Rhea, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a Burn Ban Resolution for Russell County effective immediately.
The vote was:
Aye: Carl Rhea, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF GENERAL REGISTRAR AND ELECTORAL BOARD SALARIES FOR 2023/2024
Motion made Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the 2023/2024 Authorized General Registrar & Local Electoral Board Member Salaries for
Russell County.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris.
Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDEM PSAP STAFFING RECOGNITION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a VDEM PSAP Staffing Recognition Grant in the amount of $30,000.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Lou Wallace, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye and Carl
Rhea
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A $5000 VA91 & DATA TRANSFER GRANT
'Y24 DATA MAI
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate a VA 911 Services Board — FY 24 Data Maintenance & Data Transfer Grant in
the amount of $5000.
The vote was:
Aye: Oris Christian, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT SPEED STUDY FOR RTE. 932, LYNN SPRING ROAD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT speed study for Rte. 632, Lynn Springs Road.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Lou
Wallace
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE RC COURTHOUSE SKANSKA PROJECT MGMT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Russell County Courthouse Skanska Project Management Services Agreement.
The vote was:
Aye: Oris Christian, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR A HUMAN RESOURCE & PAYROLL POSITION FOR THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
advertise for a Human Resource & Payroll position for the County Administrator’s office.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay:  Lou Wallace
APPROVAL OF DANTE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve a DHCD CDBG Planning Grant – Dante Downtown Revitalization Comprehensive
Community Development in the amount of $60,000.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None
The vote was:
Aye: Oris Christian, David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Lou Wallace and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A VDOT SPEED STUDY FOR RTE. 932, LYNN SPRING ROAD
Motion made by David Eaton, second Oris Christian and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a VDOT speed study for Rte. 632, Lynn Springs Road.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Lou
Wallace
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE RC COURTHOUSE SKANSKA PROJECT MGMT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion made by Oris Christian, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Russell County Courthouse Skanska Project Management Services Agreement.
The vote was:
‘Aye: Oris Christian, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, David Eaton and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR A HUMAN RESOURCE & PAYROLL POSITION FOR THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE
Motion made by David Eaton, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
advertise for a Human Resource & Payroll position for the County Administrator’s office
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye and Oris Christian
Nay: Lou Wallace
APPROVAL OF DANTE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.
Motion made by David Eaton, second Steve Breeding and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to approve a DHCD CDBG Planning Grant - Dante Downtown Revitalization Comprehensive
Community Development in the amount of $60,000.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF A DEQ LITTER PREVENTION & RECYCLING PROGRAM GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $25,440
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate the DEQ Litter Prevention & Recycling Program Grant in the amount of
$25,440.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay:  None
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,156.81
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a National Opioid Settlement Payment in the amount of $15,156.81.
The vote was:
Aye:  Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL OF THE RC LANDFILL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TRC ENGINEERS, INC
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Russell County Landfill Professional Services – TRC Engineers, Inc.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None
APPROVAL TO SET THE NEXT BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBER 11, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to set the Board of Supervisors meeting for Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
The vote was:
Aye:  Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay:  None

Clerk of the Board                                                Chairperson
APPROVAL OF A DEQ LITTER PREVENTION & RECYCLING PROGRAM GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $25,440
Motion made by Oris Christian, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
accept and appropriate the DEQ Litter Prevention & Recycling Program Grant in the amount of
$25,440.
The vote was:
Aye: David Eaton, Oris Christian, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,156.81
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve a National Opioid Settlement Payment in the amount of $15,156.81
The vote was:
Aye: Rebecca Dye, David Eaton, Tim Lovelace, Lou Wallace, Carl Rhea, Steve Breeding and Oris
Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL OF THE RC LANDFILL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TRC ENGINEERS, INC
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Carl Rhea and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to
approve the Russell County Landfill Professional Services — TRC Engineers, Inc.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay: None
APPROVAL TO SET THE NEXT BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBER 11, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second David Eaton and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors
to set the Board of Supervisors meeting for Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm.
The vote was:
Aye: Steve Breeding, Carl Rhea, Tim Lovelace, David Eaton, Lou Wallace, Rebecca Dye and Oris
Christian
Nay: None
Clerk of the Board Chairperson