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Agenda Packet
Thursday March 11, 2021
Conference Call
5:30 P.M.
1 IDA
Russell County, VA
Agenda Packet
Thursday March 11, 2021
Conference Call
5:30 P.M.
Virginia Code
Closed Sessions 2.2-3711


Personnel


Acquisition/Sale of Property


Privacy of Individuals


Prospective Unannounced Business


7 & 8.  Legal
Virginia Code
Closed Sessions 2.2-3711




4,
5.
Personnel
Acquisition/Sale of Property
Privacy of Individuals
Prospective Unannounced Business
7 &8. Legal
March 11, 2021
AGENDA
The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County Virginia will hold its
regular monthly meeting March 11, 2021 at 5:30 PM via conference call, pursuant to the
Russell County Emergency Ordinance of April 6, 2020.
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Call to Order


Roll Call


Approval of Minutes


Approval of Financial and Treasurer’s Report


Guest Presentations


Attorney’s Report


Chairman’s Report


Old Business


New Business


Closed Session as permitted by Virginia Code #2.2-3711


Public Comment


Adjourn Meeting


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IDA Russell County, VA
Industrial Development Authority of
Russell County, Virginia
March 11, 2021
AGENDA
The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County Virginia will hold its
regular monthly meeting March 11, 2021 at 5:30 PM via conference call, pursuant to the
Russell County Emergency Ordinance of April 6, 2020.
Please
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my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
lobal.gotomeeting.com/join/493608557
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 493-608-557
1, Call to Order


Roll Call


Approval of Minutes


Approval of Financial and Treasurer’s Report


Guest Presentations


Attorney’s Report


Chairman’s Report


Old Business


New Business


Closed Session as permitted by Virginia Code #2.2-3711


Public Comment


Adjourn Meeting


February 11, 2021
The Regular monthly meeting of the Industrial Development Authority of
Russell County, Virginia was held on February 11, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. via
conference call pursuant to the Russell County Emergency Ordinance of April 6,



MEMBERS
PRESENT:    Ernie McFaddin, Chairman
Richard Lockridge, Vice Chairman  

Carlton Elliott, Secretary
Roger Sword, Member
Tony Dodi, Member
John Stamper, Member
Jarred Glass, Member
Donnie Christian, Member
ABSENT:  Scott Gilmer, Member
STAFF:  Katherine Patton, Attorney
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
Secretary called the roll and recorded the roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia to
approve the minutes of the December 10, 2020 Meeting.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
The Chairman called for a moment of silence for the Ben Chafin Family.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Donnie Christian, and
duly approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
February 11, 2021
The Regular monthly meeting of the Industrial Development Authority of
Russell County, Virginia was held on February 11, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. via
conference call pursuant to the Russell County Emergency Ordinance of April 6,
2020.
MEMBERS
PRESEN
Erie McFaddin, Chairman
Richard Lockridge, Vice Chairman
Carlton Elliott, Secretary
Roger Sword, Member
Tony Dodi, Member
John Stamper, Member
Jarred Glass, Member
Donnie Christian, Member
ABSENT: Scott Gilmer, Member
STAFF: Katherine Patton, Attorney
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.
Secretary called the roll and recorded the roll call.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia to
approve the minutes of the December 10, 2020 Meeting.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C.
Absent: 8. Gilmer
Nay: None
lliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
The Chairman called for a moment of silence for the Ben Chafin Family.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Donnie Christian, and
duly approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia to approve the financial report for November 2020, December 2020,
January 2021 and pay invoices presented.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
PUBLIC/GUEST PRESENTATIONS
No guest presentations.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
The attorney reported the closings for projects with J.K. Musick and Greg
Hancock occurred this week.
The Attorney asked the IDA board to accept a resolution in memory of Ben
Chafin.
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, adopting a
Resolution celebrating the life and service of Honorable Augustus Benton Chafin.
The Chairman and Secretary are hereby authorized to sign all documentation
relating to this resolution.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The chairman reported the Russell Place property has been purchased
including both sides of the road.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Donnie Christian and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia to
enter Closed Session as permitted by, VA Code #2.2-3711 (1) Personnel (3)
Property (5) Prospective unannounced industry (7) & (8) Legal Counsel.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Virginia to approve the financial report for November 2020, December 2020,
January 2021 and pay invoices presented.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
PUBLIC/GUEST PRESENTATIONS
No guest presentations.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
The attorney reported the closings for projects with J.K. Musick and Greg
Hancock occurred this week.
The Attomey asked the IDA board to accept a resolution in memory of Ben
Chafin.
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, adopting a
Resolution celebrating the life and service of Honorable Augustus Benton Chafin.
The Chairman and Secretary are hereby authorized to sign all documentation
relating to this resolution.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The chairman reported the Russell Place property has been purchased
including both sides of the road.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Donnie Christian and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia to
enter Closed Session as permitted by, VA Code #2.2-3711 (1) Personnel (3)
Property (5) Prospective unannounced industry (7) & (8) Legal Counsel.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Donnie Christian, and
duly approved by The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia, the Chairman called the meeting back into regular session and requested
the “Certification Motion after reconvening in Public Session”.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
CERTIFICATION AFTER RECONVENING IN PUBLIC SESSION
The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia hereby
certifies that, in the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except
the matter or matters (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in closed
session and (2) lawfully permitted to be so discussed under the provision of the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act cited in that motion.
The Roll Vote Was:
Ernie McFaddin Yes
Carlton Elliott Yes
Scott Gilmer Absent
Tony Dodi  Yes
      Roger Sword Yes 

Donnie Christian  Yes
Jarred Glass  Yes
David Mullins Yes
Richard Lockridge Yes
MOTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi, and duly
approved by The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to enter into a temporary use agreement with the Soccer
Association for the property adjacent to the government center property, also
asking the Soccer Association to seed and fertilize the field.  The chairman and
secretary are hereby authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
RECONVENE TO PUBLIC SESSION
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Donnie Christian, and
duly approved by The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia, the Chairman called the meeting back into regular session and requested
the “Certification Motion after reconvening in Public Session”.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S, Gilmer
Nay: None
CERTIFICATION AFTER RECONVENING IN PUBLIC SESSION
The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia hereby
certifies that, in the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except
the matter or matters (1) specifically identified in the motion to convene in closed
session and (2) lawfully permitted to be so discussed under the provision of the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act cited in that motion.
The Roll Vote Was:
Ernie McFaddin Yes Donnie Christian Yes
Carlton Elliott Yes. Jarred Glass Yes
Scott Gilmer Absent David Mullins Yes.
Tony Dodi Yes Richard Lockridge Yes
Roger Sword Yes
MOTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi, and duly
approved by The Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to enter into a temporary use agreement with the Soccer
Association for the property adjacent to the government center property, also
asking the Soccer Association to seed and fertilize the field. The chairman and
secretary are hereby authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Roger Sword, second by Richard Lockridge, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to apply for AML Pilot funds for Project Reclaim to be
used for utility improvements to the site.  The chairman and secretary are hereby
authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Donnie Christian, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to apply for funding from the Virginia Brownfields
Restoration & Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund for the Russell Place
project.  The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to sign all
documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Roger Sword, second by Richard Lockridge, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to submit a request to the Russell County Board of
Supervisors in support of applying for funds from the CPROP program to support
the Russell Place project.  The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to
sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Donnie Christian, and
duly approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia authorizing the chairman to submit payment deferral requests to VCEDA,
CPPDC and VCC for Polycap.  The deferral request will be for a period of 6
Upon motion made by Roger Sword, second by Richard Lockridge, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to apply for AML Pilot funds for Project Reclaim to be
used for utility improvements to the site. The chairman and secretary are hereby
authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Donnie Christian, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to apply for funding from the Virginia Brownfields
Restoration & Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund for the Russell Place
project. The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to sign all
documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Roger Sword, second by Richard Lockridge, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to submit a request to the Russell County Board of
Supervisors in support of applying for funds from the CPROP program to support
the Russell Place project. The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to
sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote wa
Aye: R. Lockridge, C.
Absent: 8. Gilmer
Nay: None
jot, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Donnie Christian, and
duly approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia authorizing the chairman to submit payment deferral requests to VCEDA,
CPPDC and VCC for Polycap. The deferral request will be for a period of 6
months. The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to sign all
documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to request funds from USDA to support the NxtGen
Welding Services request.  Upon receipt of these funds, we hereby authorizing the
chairman to execute a loan agreement with NxtGen Welding Services for up to
$10,000 for the purchase of equipment.  The chairman and secretary are hereby
authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Richard Lockridge, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to finalize the proposed lease terms with the Department
of Probation and executing the lease upon approval of counsel.  The chairman and
secretary are hereby authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Donnie Christian, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to procure funding for the Probation project not to exceed
one million dollars.  The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to sign all
documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
months, The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to sign all
documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: 8. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Tony Dodi, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to request funds from USDA to support the NxtGen
Welding Services request. Upon receipt of these funds, we hereby authorizing the
chairman to execute a loan agreement with NxtGen Welding Services for up to
$10,000 for the purchase of equipment. The chairman and secretary are hereby
authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Richard Lockridge, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to finalize the proposed lease terms with the Department
of Probation and executing the lease upon approval of counsel. The chairman and
secretary are hereby authorized to sign all documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Tony Dodi, second by Donnie Christian, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to procure funding for the Probation project not to exceed
one million dollars. The chairman and secretary are hereby authorized to sign all
documentation relating to this project.
The Roll Call Vote wa:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C.
ott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Roger Sword, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to negotiate contract services to digitize and upgrade IDA
project files to meet audit requirements.  The chairman and secretary are hereby
authorized to sign all documentation relating to this transaction.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Upon motion made by Roger Sword, second by Donnie Christian, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman and attorney to take the steps necessary for the IDA to
have rules in place to continue the electronic meetings.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Richard Lockridge, and
duly approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia adjourning this meeting at 7:30 PM
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay:  None
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Richard Lockridge, second by Roger Sword, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman to negotiate contract services to digitize and upgrade IDA
project files to meet audit requirements. The chairman and secretary are hereby
authorized to sign all documentation relating to this transaction.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S, Gilmer
Nay: None
Upon motion made by Roger Sword, second by Donnie Christian, and duly
approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
authorizing the chairman and attorney to take the steps necessary for the IDA to
have rules in place to continue the electronic meetings.
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion made by Donnie Christian, second by Richard Lockridge, and
duly approved by the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia adjourning this meeting at 7:30 PM
The Roll Call Vote was:
Aye: R. Lockridge, C. Elliott, T. Dodi, R. Sword, D. Christian, J. Stamper, J. Glass
Absent: S. Gilmer
Nay: None
Celebrating the Life of the Honorable Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr., a passionate advocate
for Southwest Virginia and an accomplished attorney and state legislator who earned
bipartisan admiration for his commitment to the betterment of the Commonwealth as a
whole, passed away on January 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a proud native of Russell County, Augustus Benton “Ben” Chafin,
Jr., grew up on his family’s farm and learned the value of hard work and responsibility at
a young age; he worked at a local meat packing plant as a teenager, and he returned
home most weekends while attending college to help on the farm; and
WHEREAS, a first-generation college student in his family, Ben Chafin received
a bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and a law degree from the
University of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin established what is now Chafin Law Firm, P.C. in the
1980’s and practiced law throughout Southwest Virginia for more than 30 years; in
addition to his work as an attorney, he served on the board of the First Bank & Trust
Company and held close to his roots in agriculture as the owner and operator of a beef
cattle farm; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin began his public service to the citizens of Russell
County in 1988 when he began representing the Russell County Department of Social
Services and represented the agency for almost thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin continued his public service to Russell County as legal
counsel for the Industrial Development Authority, Russell County Virginia beginning in
1992 for twenty-eight years, the Russell County School Board beginning in 2003 for
seventeen years, the Russell County Public Service Authority beginning in 2008 for
twelve years and the Board of Supervisors, Russell County, Virginia beginning in 2018;
and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin through his representation of these Russell County
agencies helped to elevate and provide invaluable services to the citizens of Russell
County; and
WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to his community and to the
Commonwealth, Ben Chafin ran for and was elected to the House of Delegates in 2013,
becoming the first Republican to represent the Fourth District in more than 20 years;
and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin was subsequently elected to the Senate of Virginia
during a special election in 2014 and ably served the residents of Southwest Virginia in
the 38th District until the time of his passing; and
Celebrating the Life of the Honorable Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr., a passionate advocate
for Southwest Virginia and an accomplished attorney and state legislator who earned
bipartisan admiration for his commitment to the betterment of the Commonwealth as a
whole, passed away on January 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, a proud native of Russell County, Augustus Benton “Ben” Chafin,
Jr., grew up on his family’s farm and learned the value of hard work and responsibility at
a young age; he worked at a local meat packing plant as a teenager, and he returned
home most weekends while attending college to help on the farm; and
WHEREAS, a first-generation college student in his family, Ben Chafin received
a bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and a law degree from the
University of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin established what is now Chafin Law Firm, P.C. in the
1980’s and practiced law throughout Southwest Virginia for more than 30 years; in
addition to his work as an attorney, he served on the board of the First Bank & Trust
Company and held close to his roots in agriculture as the owner and operator of a beef
cattle farm; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin began his public service to the citizens of Russell
County in 1988 when he began representing the Russell County Department of Social
Services and represented the agency for almost thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin continued his public service to Russell County as legal
counsel for the Industrial Development Authority, Russell County Virginia beginning in
1992 for twenty-eight years, the Russell County Schoo! Board beginning in 2003 for
seventeen years, the Russell County Public Service Authority beginning in 2008 for
twelve years and the Board of Supervisors, Russell County, Virginia beginning in 2018;
and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin through his representation of these Russell County
agencies helped to elevate and provide invaluable services to the citizens of Russell
County; and
WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to his community and to the
Commonwealth, Ben Chafin ran for and was elected to the House of Delegates in 2013,
becoming the first Republican to represent the Fourth District in more than 20 years;
and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin was subsequently elected to the Senate of Virginia
during a special election in 2014 and ably served the residents of Southwest Virginia in
the 38" District until the time of his passing; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin was a staunch proponent of public education,
responsible economic growth, Second Amendment rights and access to health care for
all Virginians; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin consistently supported job creation in his district, helping
to establish the InvestSWVA partnership to promote the coalfields region as a future site
of renewable energy infrastructure and high-technology business development; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin served the residents of Russell County, Virginia and the
entire Commonwealth with the utmost dedication, integrity and distinction; and
WHEREAS, outside of his careers, Ben Chafin was an avid outdoorsman, who
relished every opportunity to appreciate Southwest Virginia’s natural splendor; he
volunteered his time and leadership as former President of the Russell County Rotary
Club; and he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Gracewood
Community Church in Lebanon; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his
wife of 38 years, Lora; his children, Sophia, Audra, Augustus III, and their families and
numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia, hereby notes with great sadness the loss of the Honorable Augustus Benton
Chafin, Jr., a respected statesman, attorney and a champion for Russell County; and,
be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Clerk/Secretary of the Industrial Development
Authority of Russell County, Virginia, prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation
to the family of Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr., as an expression of the Board’s respect for
his memory.

Ernie McFaddin, Chairman
  Industrial Development Authority  

of Russell County, Virginia
ATTEST:

Carlton Elliott, Secretary
Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin was a staunch proponent of public education,
responsible economic growth, Second Amendment rights and access to health care for
all Virginians; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin consistently supported job creation in his district, helping
to establish the InvestSWVA partnership to promote the coalfields region as a future site
of renewable energy infrastructure and high-technology business development; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin served the residents of Russell County, Virginia and the
entire Commonwealth with the utmost dedication, integrity and distinction; and
WHEREAS, outside of his careers, Ben Chafin was an avid outdoorsman, who
relished every opportunity to appreciate Southwest Virginia’s natural splendor; he
volunteered his time and leadership as former President of the Russell County Rotary
Club; and he enjoyed fellowship and worship with the congregation of Gracewood
Community Church in Lebanon; and
WHEREAS, Ben Chafin will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his
wife of 38 years, Lora; his children, Sophia, Audra, Augustus III, and their families and
numerous other family members, friends, and colleagues; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County,
Virginia, hereby notes with great sadness the loss of the Honorable Augustus Benton
Chafin, Jr., a respected statesman, attorney and a champion for Russell County; and,
be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Clerk/Secretary of the Industrial Development
Authority of Russell County, Virginia, prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation
to the family of Augustus Benton Chafin, Jr., as an expression of the Board’s respect for
his memory.
Ernie McFaddin, Chairman
Industrial Development Authority
of Russell County, Virginia
ATTEST:
Carlton Elliott, Secretary
Industrial Development Authority of Russell County, Virginia
CHAFIN LAW FIRM, P. C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
A. Benton Chafin, Jr. (1985-2020) P.O. Box 1210
44E. Main Street
M. Katherine Patton (VA) Lebanon, VA 24266
Phone: (276) 889-0143
Jennifer A. Baker (VA & TN) Fax: (276) 889-1121
Fax: (276) 889-1130
icholas B. “Nick” Compton (VA) ‘Website: https://www.chafinlaw.com
March 9, 2021
Russell County Industrial
Development Authority
P. O. Box 2378
Lebanon, VA 24266
RE: Billing from January 30, 2021 through March 9, 2021
Dear Sir/Madam:
Enclosed, herewith is a statement for services rendered from January 30,
2021 through March 9, 2021, in the amount of $1,738.00
Billing may not be complete through the date listed above.
PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT:
$ 1,738.00
Ifyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
CHAFIN LAW FIRM, P.C.
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M. KATHERINE PATTO!
Word/IDA/Cover Letter for 01-30-21 ~ 03-09-21 Billing
Encl. (As noted)
Chafin Law Firm, P.C.
P.O. Box 1210
44 E Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
Telephone: 276-889-0143
Fax: 276-889-1121
RUSSELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
P. 0. BOX 2378
LEBANON, VA 24266
March 09, 2021
Invoice No. 49842
Client Number: 92-G-20S4 IDA.GENERAL FILE.
‘Matter Number: 92-G-2054 IDA.General File
For Services Rendered Through 3/9/2021.
Hours
0.20
0.30
2.20
0.40
0.20
0.30
1.00
0.30
0.20
Fees
Date Timekeeper Description
2/11/2021 —-KPS Review agenda for February meeting
2/11/2021 KPS Reviewed Draft Deal Memo.
2/11/2021 KPS February monthly meeting
2/16/2021 KPS Received and Reviewed E-mail from
Chairperson. TF with Chairperson.
2/22/2021 RS3 Phone call with Chairman
2/22/2021 RS3 Phone call with Ronnie Compton at D.R. Price
Engineering and Surveying
2/25/2021 KPS Prepared Auditing Letter. E-mail to CPA and
Carlton.
3/8/2021 KP Received and Reviewed Letter of Intent.
3/8/2021 -KP8 E-mail to Chaizperson,
Billable Hours / Fees:
Ey
Amount
$30.00
$45.00
$330.00
$60.00
$18.00
$27.00
$150.00
$45.00
$30.00
Timekeeper Summary
Timekeeper KP8 worked 4.60 hours at $150.00 per hour, totaling $690.00.
‘Timekeeper RS3 worked 0.50 hours at $90.00 per hour, totaling $45.00.
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Client Number:
Matter Number:
Date
28/2021
92-G-2054
92-6-2054
Payment Det:
Description
‘Check Number 6029 against Invit 49777
Total Payments Received:
3/9/2021
Page: 2
Amount
(8375.00)
I: ($375.00)
Current Invoice Summary
Prior Balance: $375.00
Payments Received: (8375.00)
Unpaid Prior Balance: $9.00
Current Fees: $735.00
Advanced Cost $0.00
‘TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 373500
‘Thank You for Letting Us Serve You.
Payment Due Upon Receipt
Last Payment: 2/8/2021
Chafin Law Firm, P.C.
P.O. Box 1210
44 E Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
Telephone: 276-889-0143
Fax: 276-889-1121
March 09, 2021
RUSSELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL Invoice No. 49959
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 2378
LEBANON, VA 24266
Client Number: 18-G-2054.74 GREENFIELD HOLDINGS ICI, INC. IDA.PROJECT BLUE JAY/POLYCAP, LLC &
Matter Number: 18-G-2054.74 IDA Project Blue Jay.Fees & Reimbursable Costs
For Services Rendered Through 3/9/2021.
Fees
Date ‘Timekeeper Hours Amount
3/2/2021 KP8. Received and Reviewed E-mail from Chairman, 0.30 $45.00
Review of documents. 0.3
3/3/2021 KPS. Reviewed IFA and Lease. Review of 120 $180.00
Documents. TF to Chairperson.
Billable Hours / Fees: 1.50 $225.00
Timekeeper Summary
Timekeeper KP8 worked 1.50 hours at $150.00 per hour, totaling $225.00.
Payment Detail
Date Description Amount
4/20/2020 Check Number 5890 against Invi 47323 (Prior Balance on Invét (831.58)
47700)
4/21/2020 Check Number 5896 against Invit 47700 (830.00)
4/21/2020 Check Number 5896 against Invit 47700 (81.58)
4/21/2020 Check Number 5896 against Invi 47323 (Prior Balance on Invét (873.42)
47700)
Total Payments Receiv ($136.58)
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Client Number:
Matter Number:
18-G-2054.74
18-G-2054.74
Current Invoice Summary
Prior Balance: $136.58
Payments Received: ($136.58)
Unpaid Prior Balance: $0.00.
Current Fees: $225.00
Advanced Costs: $0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 935,00
‘Thank You for Letting Us Serve You.
Payment Due Upon Receipt.
Last Payment: 4/21/2020
3/9/2021
Page:
2
RUSSEI
Chafin Law Firm, P.C,
P.O. Box 1210
44 E Main Street
Lebanon, VA. 24266
Telephone: 276-889-0143
Fax: 276-889-1121
. COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.
P.O. BOX 2378
LEBANON, VA 24266
March 09, 2021
Invoice No. 49960
Client Number: 21-G-2054.88 IDA.PROBATION BUILDING
‘Matter Number: 21-G-2054.88. IDA Probation Building (General)
For Services Rendered Through 3/9/2021.
Date
2/17/2021
2/18/2021
2/21/2021
2/25/2021
Fees
‘Timekeeper Description Hours
KP8 Work on Lease Memo, 1.40
KP8 ‘TF with Chairman, Revised Memo. E-mail to 1.00
Chairman,
KP8 Open file 0.50
KP8 Received and Reviewed E-mail from Chairman, 0.50
Reviewed Memo, E-mail to Chairman,
Billable Hours / Fees: 3.40
Amount
$210.00
$150.00
$75.00
$75.00
$510.00
Timekeeper Summary
Timekeeper KP8 worked 3.40 hours at $150.00 per hour, totaling $510.00.
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Client Number: 21-G-2054.88 3/9/2021
Matter Number: 21-G-2054.88 Page: 2
Current Invoice Summary
Prior Balance: $0.00
Payments Received: $0.00
Unpaid Prior Balance: $0.00
Current Fees: $510.00
Advanced Costs: $0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: ———yer0.00"
Thank You for Letting Us Serve You.
Payment Due Upon Receipt.
Chafin Law Firm, P.C.
P.O. Box 1210
44 E Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
Telephone: 276-889-0143
Fax: 276-889-1121
RUSSELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 2378
LEBANON, VA. 24266
March 09, 2021
Invoice No, 49843,
Client Number: RE3931 IDA.RUSSELL PLACE PROPERTY
Matter Number: RE3931 IDA.PROJECT GROW
For Services Rendered Through 3/9/2021.
Cost Detail
Date Description Amount Cheek No,
2/9/2021 Photocopies - (26 @ $0.50 each) = $13.00 $13.00
‘Total Costs $13.00
Current Invoice Summary
Prior Balance: $0.00
Payments Received: 80.00
Unpaid Prior Balance:
Current Fees:
Advanced Costs:
‘Thank You for Letting Us Serve You.
Payment Due Upon Receipt.
Chafin Law Firm, P.C.
P.O. Box 1210
44 E Main Street
Lebanon, VA 24266
Telephone: 276-889-0143
Fax: 276-889-1121
March 09, 2021
RUSSELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL Invoice No. 49844
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 2378
LEBANON, VA 24266
Client Number: 17-G-2054.70 IDA. SPECIAL PROJECT RECLAIM
‘Matter Number: 17-G-2054.70 IDA.SPECIAL PROJECT RECLAIM
For Services Rendered Through 3/9/2021.
Fees
Date ‘Timekeeper Description Hours Amount
2/9/2021 RSS Phone call with Chairman $18.00
20/2021 KP8 Review e-mails; direct paralegal on needed 0.20 $30.00
action
2/12/2021 KP8 Review e-mails 0.20 $30.00
2/22/2021 -RS3 Work on file 0.30 $27.00
2722/2021 KP8 Received and Reviewed E-mails from 0.30 $45.00
Chairperson and Mike Kaestner.
2/23/2021 KPS Reviewed Documents. TF with Chairman. 0.50 $75.00
3/2/2021 KP8 Received and Reviewed E-mails from 0.20 $30.00
Chairman and Mike Kaestner.
Billable Hours /Fees: 1.90 $255.00
Timekeeper Summary
Timekeeper RS3 worked 0.50 hours at $90.00 per hour, totaling $45.00,
Timekeeper KPS worked 1.40 hours at $150.00 per hour, totaling $210.00.
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Client Number:
Matter Number:
17-G-2054.70
17-G-2054.70
Payment Detail
3/9/2021
Page:
2
Date Amount
2/8/2021 Check Number 6029 against Invi 49780 (8207.00)
Total Payments Received: ($207.00)
Current Invoice Summary
Prior Balance: $207.00
Payments Received: (8207.00) Last Payment: 2/8/2021
Unpaid Prior Balance: $0.00
$255.00
$0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 3355.09"
Thank You for Letting Us Serve You.
Payment Due Upon Receipt.