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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss Oak Grove School sale and sewer/water extensions

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will consider several infrastructure resolutions and a draft for solid waste tipping fees. The board is also preparing for a public hearing regarding the sale of the Oak Grove School property.

Public hearing scheduled for 8/3/2026 regarding Oak Grove School Property Sale
Draft of Russell County Solid Waste Tipping Fee
DHCD Dante Regional Sewer Line Extension Project Resolution
DHCD Tiller Trailer Pak Waterline Extension Project Resolution
VDOT Smart Scale Resolutions for US 19 at Alt US 58 and US 19 & US 80

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Agenda Board of Supervisors July 6, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – JULY 6, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes. Consider approval of the minutes of the following meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors….……………A-1 a. U napproved minutes of June 1, 2026 b. Unapproved minutes of June 15, 2026 c. Unapproved minutes of June 24, 2026 d. Unapproved minutes of June 29, 2026 2. Approval of Expenditures. Consider approval of expenditures presented for payment……………………………………………………………………………...A-2 3. Committee Appointments for Board Consideration………………………………A-3 Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Agenda Board of Supervisors July 6, 2026 Russell County Page 2 CITIZEN’S COMMENT PERIOD (Limited to 3 Minutes) CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORT [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 29, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Russell County Board of Supervisors to hold FY 2026-2027 budget meeting

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss the county financial budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The agenda includes a review of projected state and local funding for public education programs.

FY 2026-2027 County Financial Budget Meeting

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Agenda Board of Supervisors June 29, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – JUNE 29, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Russell County Board of Supervisors FY 2026-2027 County Financial Budget Meeting BOARD DISCUSSIONS & REMINDERS ADJOURNMENT Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Projected FY 2027 Projected FY 2027 Projected FY 2028 Proj ected FY 2028 NUM DIVISION Unadjusted ADM2 Adjusted ADM2 Unadjusted ADM2 Adjusted ADM2 083 RUSSELL 2,997.90 2,997.90 2,956.90 2,956.90 2026-2028 Composite Index FY 2027 FY 2028 0.2388 FY 2027 State Share FY 2027 Local Share FY 2028 State Share FY 2028 Local Share Standards of Quality Programs:  Basic Aid 17,651,399 5,537,512 17,264,421 5,416,111 Sales Tax 4 4,729,259 N/A1 4,849,367 N/A1  Textbooks 5 363,774 114,121 358,799 112,561  Vocational [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold budget and tax rate workshop

The Board of Supervisors will hold a budget workshop meeting. The session will concern the FY2026/2027 County-Wide Budget and the CY2026 County-Wide Tax Rates.

Public hearing on the FY2026/2027 County-Wide Budget
Discussion of CY2026 County-Wide Tax Rates

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Agenda Board of Supervisors June 15, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – JUNE 15, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Russell County Board of Supervisors “Budget Workshop” Meeting BOARD DISCUSSIONS & REMINDERS ADJOURNMENT Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Russell County Virginia “The Heart of Southwest Virginia” Andrew Hensley Steve Breeding District 1 District 5 Lou Ann Wallace David Eaton, Chairman Nathan Kiser District 2 District 4 At-Large Tara Dye Rebecca Dye, Vice-Chairman Lonzo Lester District 3 District 6 County Administrator Russell County Government Center 137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011 www.russellcountyva.us PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 1, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget and approve committee appointments

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the county-wide FY2026-2027 budget and consider approving committee appointments. The board will also discuss the sale of the Swords Creek School property and a landfill financial assurance bond.

Public hearing on County-Wide FY2026-2027 Budget
Public hearing on Swords Creek School Property sale
Public hearing on Landfill Financial Assurance Surety Bond
Committee appointments for RC IDA, PSA, and Housing Authority
Consideration of a $602,000 Dante Fire Department grant

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Agenda Board of Supervisors June 1, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – JUNE 1, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. RC County-Wide Financial Budget FY2026-2027 2. RC Landfill Financial Assurance Surety Bond – DEQ Regulation 3. Swords Creek School Property – Letter of Intent – Sale of County Property NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes. Consider approval of the minutes of the following meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors….……………A-1 a. U napproved minutes of May 4, 2026 Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Agenda Board of Supervisors June 1, 2026 Russell County Page 2 2. Approval of Expenditures. Consider approval of expenditures presented for payment……………………………………………………………………………...A-2 3. Committee Appointments for Board Consideration………… [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 4, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on sale of Swords Creek School property

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings regarding the sale of the Swords Creek School property and the VDOT Six-Year Plan. The board will also receive a budget presentation for the school board and a housing project presentation from the Wellspring Foundation.

Public hearing: Sale of Swords Creek School property
Public hearing: VDOT Russell County Six-Year Plan (FY26-FY31)
AASC Four County Transit matching funds request: $7,534
DCJS Local Law Enforcement (LOLE) Grant Program: $2,355
Proposed ordinance: FY26 One-Time Employee Bonus for Department of Social Services

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Agenda Board of Supervisors May 4, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – MAY 4, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. VDOT Russell County Six-Year Plan – FY26-FY31 2. Swords Creek School Property – Letter of Intent – Sale of County Property PRESENTATIONS 1. Dr. Hooker - RC School Board – FY26/27 Budget Presentation 2. Wellspring Foundation – Housing Project 3. William Puckett - RC Sheriff’s Department – Sale & Abandon Property & Fingerprint Machine at the new RC Courthouse Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Agenda Board of Supervisors May 4, 2026 Russell County Page 2 NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes. Consider approval of the minutes of the following meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors….……………A-1 a. Unapproved minutes of March 30, 202 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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Mon Mar 30, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Russell County Board of Supervisors to discuss budget and forensic audit RFP

The Board of Supervisors will review the FY 2026/2027 financial budget and a request for proposals for a county-wide forensic audit. The meeting also includes reports on VDOT road projects and requests for community grants.

Request for Proposals for RC County-Wide Forensic Audit
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Project Pathfinder grant: $10,000
Washington County Moose Lodge County Animal Shelter: $5,000
RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance
VDOT Rte. 19/58 Hansonville Intersection Project report

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✓ Decided: Board approves $217,000 countywide forensic audit and authorizes contact with Inspector General

The Board unanimously approved several funding requests, including a fire engine purchase, an E911 upgrade, and OAA grants for schools and recovery houses. It approved $18,000 for the Brighter Path Program with a 6‑1 vote and reappointed members to the Finney Community Center Committee. The Board authorized a $217,000 countywide forensic audit and directed staff to contact the Inspector General, while a motion to lower the second‑half tax rate by 1.3 cents was rejected.

Approved Dr. Charles R. King Road Resolution (unanimous)
Approved $11,147.06 funding for a fire engine truck (unanimous)
Approved E911 Communication Services Upgrade (unanimous)
Approved $18,000 OAA funds for Brighter Path Program (6‑1)
Approved $216,755 OAA grant for Russell & Dickenson Counties Recovery Houses (unanimous)
Approved $500 donation for Cleveland & Honaker Kids Fishing Day (unanimous)
Approved $217,000 countywide forensic audit cost and authorized contact with Inspector General (majority)
Rejected motion to set a public hearing to reduce second‑half tax rate by 1.3 cents (3‑4)

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Agenda Board of Supervisors March 2, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 2, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes. Consider approval of the minutes of the following meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors….……………A-1 a. Unapproved minutes of February 9, 2026 2. Approval of Expenditures. Consider approval of expenditures presented for payment……………………………………………………………………………...A-2 3. Committee Appointments for Board Consideration………………………………A-3 Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Agenda Board of Supervisors March 2, 2026 Russell County Page 2 Finney Community Center Committee (Tabled) David Compton 1 Year-Term February 3, 2026 Edward Tiller 1 Year-Term February 3, 2026 Russell County Tourism Advisory Committee Michell [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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March 30 , 2026 A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 30 , 2026 , at 6:00 PM at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The Clerk called the meeting to order. Roll Call by the Clerk: Present - Andrew Hensley Lou Ann Wallace Tara Dye Steve Breeding Rebecca Dye Nate Kiser David Eaton Lonzo Lester, Clerk Rhonda Lester, Deputy Clerk Tyler Starnes, County Attorney Absent – None INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation performed by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion made by Steve Breeding , second Andrew Hensley and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to amend the Agenda to add: 1. Tony Bush, Communities in Schools as item number 4. under Presentations 2. Missy Carter, Russell County Community Work Program as item number 5. u nder Presentations The vote was: Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace , Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, and Nate Kiser Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None PRESENTATIONS 1. David Eaton/Lonzo Lester - Dr. Charles R. King Road Resolution Motion made by Lou Ann Wallace , second Nate Kiser and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the Dr. Charles R. King Road Resolution. } a quorum The vote was: Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, and Nate Kiser Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None 2. Chris Vance, Copper [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Mar 2, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board to adopt new election districts and precinct boundaries ordinance

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will vote on the RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, approval of expenditures, and consideration of several grant requests and a forensic audit proposal. Reports will be given on a VDOT Route 19/58 Hansonville Intersection project and the FY 2026/2027 financial budget.

RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance – approval vote
Approval of expenditures including a $10,000 grant to Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society and a $5,000 grant to Washington County Moose Lodge
County‑wide forensic audit RFP recommendation for UHY at $217,000 plus costs (tabled)
VDOT Rte. 19/58 Hansonville Intersection Project – report
Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting

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✓ Decided: Board approves $217,000 county-wide forensic audit

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved the meeting agenda, February minutes, and pending expenditures. They adopted an American Red Cross proclamation and approved three grant payments totaling $15,000. By a 5‑2 vote the board accepted UHY’s $217,000 proposal for a county‑wide forensic audit of school finances.

Approve agenda as presented (unanimous ayes)
Approve February 9, 2026 minutes (ayes: 6, abstain: 1)
Approve pending expenditures (unanimous ayes)
Approve American Red Cross proclamation – March 2026 (unanimous ayes)
Approve Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society grant – $10,000 (unanimous ayes)
Approve Washington County Moose Lodge grant – $5,000 (unanimous ayes)
Approve Cleveland Lifesaving Crew rescue truck (unanimous ayes)
Approve county‑wide forensic audit $217,000 (ayes: 5, nays: 2)

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March 2 , 2026 A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, March 2 , 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The Clerk called the meeting to order. Roll Call by the Clerk: Present - Andrew Hensley Lou Ann Wallace Tara Dye Steve Breeding Rebecca Dye Nate Kiser David Eaton Lonzo Lester, Clerk Rhonda Lester, Deputy Clerk Tyler Starnes, County Attorney Absent – None INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation performed by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tara Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the Agenda as presented. The vote was: Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace , Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, and Nate Kiser Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: None NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Andrew Hensley , second Tara Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the minutes of February 9 , 2026, as presented. The vote was: Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and Rebecca Dye Nay: None Abstain: Nate Kiser } a quorum Absent: None 2. Approval of Expenditures: Motion made by Rebecca Dye , second Tara Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to approve the expenditures presented for payment. The vote was: Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eato [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Feb 9, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board to approve transfer of Givens School property to RC IDA Project Powder

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will consider several actions, including approving the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting and approving presented expenditures. A public hearing will be held on transferring the Givens School property to the Russell County IDA for Project Powder. Additional items include a request for a county‑wide forensic audit RFP, a $7,500 memorandum of understanding with the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies, and discussion of the RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance.

Transfer of Givens School property to RC IDA – Project Powder (public hearing)
RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance (C‑4)
County‑wide Forensic Audit Requests for Proposals (C‑2)
Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Direct Animal Award MOU – $7,500 (D‑11)
Approval of minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting (B‑1)

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✓ Decided: Board approves new election districts ordinance and multiple resolutions

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved the RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance and adopted several opposition resolutions to state bills and redistricting plans. They also approved a winter‑storm emergency declaration, a waste‑management manpower agreement, and a $7,500 animal‑award memorandum. Two items – the Finney Community Center Committee appointments and a forensic‑audit RFP – were tabled for future consideration.

Approved RC Election Districts & Precinct Boundaries Ordinance (5-1)
Approved Opposition Resolution to House Bill 1374 (6-0)
Approved Opposition Resolution to House Bill 1377 (6-0)
Approved Opposition Resolution to Virginia Congressional Redistricting (6-0)
Approved RC Declaration of Emergency Resolution — Winter Storms (6-0)
Approved Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority Manpower Service Agreement (6-0)
Approved Virginia Federation of Humane Societies Direct Animal Award 2026 MOU – $7,500 (6-0)
Tabled Finney Community Center Committee appointments (no vote recorded)

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Agenda Board of Supervisors February 9, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – FEBRUARY 9, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS 1. Dr. Clint Hayes, President of Southwest Virginia Community College NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes. Consider approval of the minutes of the following meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors….……………B-1 a. U napproved minutes of January 5, 2026 Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Agenda Board of Supervisors February 9, 2026 Russell County Page 2 2. Approval of Expenditures. Consider approval of expenditures presented for payment……………………………………………………………………………...B-2 3. Committee Appointments for Board Consideration………………………………B-3 Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Board Doug Hubbard 1 Year-Term January 6, 2026 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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February 9, 2026 A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Russell County Government Center in Lebanon, Virginia. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL The Clerk called the meeting to order. Roll Call by the Clerk: Present - Andrew Hensley Lou Ann Wallace Tara Dye aquorum Steve Breeding Rebecca Dye David Eaton Lonzo Lester, Clerk Rhonda Lester, Deputy Clerk Tyler Starnes, County Attorney Absent — Nate Kiser INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation performed by Caleb Johnson followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tara Dye and duly approved by the Board of Supervisors to amend the Agenda to add: 1) Opposition Resolution to House Bill 1374 under County Attorney Reports and Requests 2) Opposition Resolution to House Bill 1377 under County Attorney Reports and Requests 3) CSA Facilities - Children’s Program under County Administrator Reports and Requests 4) Russell County Animal Care & Adoption Center with Veterinary School and Large Animal Facilities under County Administrator Reports and Requests 5) Tourism Committee under New Business — Committee/Board Appointments The vote was: Aye: Andrew Hensley, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye, and Lou Ann Wallace Nay: None Abstain: None Absent: Nate Kiser PRESENTATION 1. Dr. Clint Hayes, President of Southwest Virginia Community College NEW BUSINESS [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jan 5, 2026

Russell County Board of Supervisors

Board will hear public comments on transferring Givens School property to the IDA

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will consider routine approvals, including the minutes from the Dec. 8, 2025 meeting, pending expenditures, and the list of operational monthly payments. It will also vote on committee appointments for the Budget/Finance and Cumberland Plateau Economic Development committees. A public hearing will be held on the proposed transfer of the Givens School building and land to the County Industrial Development Authority (Project Powder). The meeting includes informational presentations on the City of Bristol casino, a Southwest VA Workforce Development Board OAA grant request, and the county redistricting ordinance.

Public hearing on Transfer Givens School Property to RC IDA – Project Powder
Approval of minutes from the Dec. 8, 2025 Board meeting
Approval of pending expenditures for payment
Authorization of routine monthly operational payments
DCJS CY 2026 VSTOP Grant Program request – $66,667

property-transferpublic-hearingbudgetgrantsredistrictingappointments

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded in the meeting

The provided minutes contain no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or votes. Only fragmented text appears, with no identifiable actions taken by the Board.

Agenda (official) · Minutes

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Agenda Board of Supervisors January 5, 2026 Russell County Page 1 RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING AGENDA – JANUARY 5, 2026 BOS Board Room Regular Board Meeting 6:00 PM Russell County Governmental Center Lebanon, Virginia 24266 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING 1. Transfer Givens School Property to RC IDA - Project Powder PRESENTATION 1. Regional Improvement Commission – City of Bristol’s Casino Presentation 2. Southwest VA Workforce Development Board – OAA Grant Fund Request 3. RC Registrar - Diana Shorter - RC Redistricting Ordinance Russell County Board of Supervisors’ “Public Board Packet” can be viewed or downloaded at https://russellcountyva.us/agendacenter. A hard copy of the Public Board Packet is located at the County Administrator’s Office or the County’s website electronically five (5) days prior to the board meeting or when the Chairman of the Board releases. In addition, one hard copy of the Public Board Packet will be available for public review at the board meeting. Agenda Board of Supervisors January 5, 2026 Russell County Page 2 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING…………………………………………………………………A-1 1. Election of Chairman 2. Election of Vice-Chairman 3. Clerk of Board and Deputy Clerk 4. Adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order 5. Adoption of Russell County’s By-Laws 6. CY 2026 Board of Superv [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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