Russell County public meetings in 2022

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an employee bonus ordinance, then consider routine items including minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments. They will also receive reports on opioid abatement regulations, a VDOT update, and requests for holiday pay and other administrative matters.

• Public hearing on RC Employee Bonus Ordinance
• Approval of expenditures
• Committee appointments: Cumberland Mountain Community Service Board (Eric Brown), Drill Community Center (multiple), Heart of Appalachian (Maddie Gordon)
• RC IDA Moral Obligation (Holiday Inn) discussion
• Authorization for holiday pay for part-time employees

The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance providing one-time bonuses to eligible employees employed as of June 30, 2022. The board also authorized over $1.25 million in general county invoices and several committee appointments.

• Approved one-time employee bonus of $1,000 for full-time and $500 for part-time eligible employees (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $1,253,502.34 (7-0)
• Appointed Eric Brown to Cumberland Mountain Community Service Board for a three-year term (7-0)
• Re-appointed five members to the Drill Community Center Committee for a two-year term (7-0)
• Re-appointed Maddie Gordon to Heart of Appalachia for a two-year term (7-0)
• Approved Moral Obligation Agreement for Russell County IDA pending attorney review (7-0)
• Approved Department of Social Services CSA Supplemental Allocation FY23 (7-0)
• Approved holiday pay for part-time employees (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance authorizing a one-time bonus for eligible full-time and part-time county employees, funded by COVID-19 relief money. The board will also consider approving November 2022 expenditures, committee appointments, and a moral obligation agreement related to the Holiday Inn project. Several reports and requests are on the agenda, including opioid abatement regulations and a VDOT update.

• Public hearing on employee bonus ordinance (amounts blank in draft)
• Approval of November 2022 monthly expenditures
• Committee appointments: Eric Brown (Cumberland Mountain CSB), Drill Community Center members, Maddie Gordon (Heart of Appalachian)
• RC IDA Moral Obligation (Holiday Inn) - up to $740,008.59 loan support
• Request for holiday pay authorization for part-time employees

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on transferring the Honaker Pool property (Honaker Batting Cage Facility) to the Russell County School Board. The board will also consider approving October 2022 expenditures, minutes from October 11 and 26 meetings, and committee appointments. County Administrator reports include a $159,984 DCJS School Resource Officer grant request and a VDOT proposal to discontinue Rte. 871.

• Public hearing on Honaker Pool property transfer to Russell County School Board
• Approval of October 2022 monthly expenditures
• DCJS School Resource Officer Grant Program – $159,984 for Vocational, Belfast, and Swords Creek Schools
• VDOT Notice of Proposed Rte. 871 Roadway Discontinuance
• Committee appointments: Vicki Porter (People Inc.) and Jeffrey Brintle (Community Policy Management Team)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Honaker Pool property, which is proposed for a batting cage facility. The board will also consider approving minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments, and will discuss several reports and requests, including a school resource officer grant and employee bonuses.

• Public hearing on Honaker Pool property (Honaker Batting Cage Facility)
• Approval of minutes for October 11 and October 26, 2022 meetings
• Approval of expenditures
• Committee appointments: Vicki Porter (People Inc.) and Jeffrey Brintle (Community Policy Management Team)
• DCJS School Resource Officer Grant Program request for $159,984 for Vocational, Belfast, and Swords Creek schools

The Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of the Honaker Pool Property to the local school board. They also approved over $1.7 million in county invoices and accepted grants for school resource officers.

• Approved transfer of Honaker Pool Property to Russell County School Board (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $1,726,377.57 (7-0)
• Re-appointed Vicki Porter to People, Inc. Board of Directors for a 5-year term (7-0)
• Re-appointed Jeffrey Brintle to Community Policy Management Team for a 3-year term (7-0)
• Approved appropriation of $159,984 DCJS grant for 3 school resource officer positions (7-0)
• Approved hiring a full-time Tourism Coordinator (7-0)
• Approved purchase of HVAC unit for Swords Creek Community Center (7-0)
• Approved holiday gift certificates for county food pantries and employees (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the animal shelter, the Harper House project, and personal property tax relief (PPTR). New business includes approving minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments. The board will also consider requests related to opioid settlement funds, a rescue squad membership variance, a VDOT road addition, and several property and water contract items.

• Opioid settlement request: $218,683.28 from Distributor & Janssen settlements
• Presentation on Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) credit
• Committee appointments: Roger Sword (IDA, 4-year), Frank Horton, Tony Lambert, Ron Blankenship, James Eaton (Cumberland Plateau, 1-year), Sherry Lyttle (Library Board, 3-year)
• County attorney items: Honaker Redbud Festival Property (Harper House), Honaker Pool Property (batting cage), Finney Disposal Site Leases, PSA water sale contracts
• VDOT resolution for Rural Addition: Rte. 1055 – Jim Kiser Road

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the animal shelter, the Harper House project, and personal property tax relief. New business includes approving minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments. The board will also discuss several property items, water sale contracts, and an opioid settlement request.

• Opioid settlement request for $218,683.28
• Presentation on RC Animal Shelter by Dr. Meister and Sheriff Steve Dye
• Harper House Project presentation by April Morefield
• Personal Property Tax Relief (PPTR) Credit presentation
• RC PSA contracts for sale of water to multiple counties and towns

The Russell County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to accept $218,683.28 in opioid settlement funds. They also approved a public hearing for October 26 to amend the county budget and transfer property from the Redbud Festival. Roger Sword was re-appointed to the Industrial Development Authority by a 4-3 vote. Several other appointments and routine approvals were passed without opposition.

• Accepted $218,683.28 in opioid settlement funds (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Oct 26 to amend budget and transfer Redbud Festival property (7-0)
• Re-appointed Roger Sword to Russell County IDA (4-3)
• Re-appointed Frank Horton, Tony Lambert, Ron Blankenship, James Eaton to Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Re-appointed Sherry Lyttle to Library Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $1,695,945.88 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved two leases for Finney Disposal Site (7-0)
• Approved transfer of PSA water sale contracts to multiple counties and towns (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution declaring Russell County a pro-life county, along with several contracts, grants, and appointments. They will also approve minutes and expenditures from August 2022, and hear reports on ARPA funds, a landfill consultant contract, and a proposed Finney disposal site.

• Pro-Life Resolution declaring Russell County a pro-life county
• Landfill Consultant Contract
• DCJS Victim Witness Program Grant - $70,000
• Voter Registration ICE Tabulator - $8,625
• National Opioids Settlement Payment - $43,265.96

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on September 12, 2022, with a mix of ceremonial presentations, routine approvals, and several notable action items. The board will consider a Pro-Life resolution, a personnel policy change for insurance retirement, a landfill consultant contract, and multiple funding requests and agreements, including ARPA allocations for fire and EMS, a victim witness grant, and an opioid settlement payment.

• Pro-Life Resolution (County Attorney item B-1)
• RC Personnel Policy – Insurance Retirement Program (B-2)
• RC Landfill Consultant Contract (B-3)
• Fire & EMS ARPA Funds - $1,000 per month allocation (C-1)
• DCJS Victim Witness Program Grant - $70,000 (C-8)

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming Russell County a Pro-Life Sanctuary, following public comments from over two dozen residents in favor. The board also approved numerous administrative items, including appointments, contracts, grants, and a $1,000/month ARPA allocation for fire and rescue agencies.

• Approved resolution proclaiming Russell County a Pro-Life Sanctuary (6-0)
• Approved $1,000/month for 12 months in ARPA funds for fire and rescue agencies (6-0)
• Approved $70,000 DCJS Victim Witness Grant (6-0)
• Approved $356,522.13 school reversion funds correction (6-0)
• Accepted $43,265.96 National Opioids settlement payment (6-0)
• Approved landfill consultant contract with Potesta and Associates (6-0)
• Approved purchase of ICE Tabulator for voter registration ($8,625) (6-0)
• Appointed Lisa Hubbard to Tourism Advisory Committee, Harry Ferguson to PSA, and others to Library Board (all 6-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2022, to consider routine approvals of minutes and expenditures, make committee appointments, and hear reports from the county attorney and administrator. Key items include a proposed ordinance for solar generation facilities, a lease agreement for the Given School with Star Ministries, Inc., and a report on the national opioid lawsuit settlement. The board will also discuss a request for school board reversion funds of $574,758.18 and other administrative matters.

• Russell County Ordinance for Solar Generation Facilities
• Given School Lease – Star Ministries, Inc.
• National Opioid Lawsuit Settlement
• School Board Reversion Funds - $574,758.18
• Finney Disposal Site Proposed Location

The Russell County Board of Supervisors directed the County Attorney to pursue an ordinance prohibiting abortion clinics and making the county a Pro-Life Sanctuary, following citizen comments. The board also approved routine items including invoices, appointments, a school lease renewal, a tax incentive resolution, and a building inspector hire.

• Approved general county invoices of $1,659,380.87 (7-0)
• Appointed David Blackson to Tourism Authority Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Janice Halsey to Tourism Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Danny Altizer from TAC (7-0)
• Appointed Doug Hubbard to TAC (7-0)
• Re-appointed Doug Howard to Southwest Virginia Community Corrections Board (7-0)
• Appointed Phillip Campbell to Russell County PSA (6-1, Oris Christian nay)
• Renewed Givens School Lease with Star Ministries, Inc. (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on July 11, 2022, starting with a closed executive session on legal matters, including the case against Northrop Grumman. The board will consider approving minutes, expenditures, committee appointments, and several resolutions, including a $2,582,009.50 American Rescue Plan Act allocation and a VDOT Smart Scale project for Sundown Drive. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes.

• Closed session on Russell County Commissioner of the Revenue v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.
• Consider approval of $2,582,009.50 in American Rescue Plan Act funds
• VDOT resolution for Smart Scale project on Sundown Drive
• VDOT Dante Depot Project renovation contract
• Proclamation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Day on 8/22/2022

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a closed executive session to discuss legal matters involving the Commissioner of the Revenue and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., along with other specific legal issues. In open session, the board will consider routine approvals, committee appointments, and several reports and requests, including a resolution for the Sundown Drive project, a contract for the Dante Depot renovation, and the allocation of $2,582,009.50 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Executive session on legal matters: Commissioner of the Revenue v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.
• Approval of expenditures and minutes from June 2022 meetings
• Committee appointments: Andrew Hensley and Donnie Ramey to Social Services Board, Victoria Gent to Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority
• VDOT resolution for Smart Scale Sundown Drive project
• American Rescue Plan Act funds: $2,582,009.50

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved the American Rescue Plan Act allocation of $2,582,009.50, along with several other items including the VDOT Smart Scale Project for Sundown Drive, the Dante Depot restoration contract, and an on-demand ballot printing system. They also made appointments to the Department of Social Services Board, with Margaret Lynn Ramsey and Cathy Gent appointed, while Andrew Hensley and Cody Jackson were not appointed. The board approved paying an additional $6,000 invoice to the library from ARPA funds and set the convenience center schedule.

• Approved ARPA allocation of $2,582,009.50 (7-0)
• Approved VDOT Smart Scale Project – Sundown Drive (7-0)
• Approved Dante Depot Restoration Contract (7-0)
• Approved on-demand ballot printing system for Electoral Board (7-0)
• Appointed Margaret Lynn Ramsey to Social Services Board (4-3)
• Appointed Cathy Gent to Social Services Board (5-2)
• Rejected Andrew Hensley reappointment to Social Services Board (3-4)
• Approved $6,000 library invoice from ARPA funds (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2022/2023 budget resolution by a 4-3 vote, with Steve Breeding, Tim Lovelace, Rebecca Dye, and Lou Wallace voting in favor, and David Eaton, Carl Rhea, and Oris Christian voting against. The budget includes a $57,220,767 school division budget, a $27,160,603 General Fund, and various other appropriations. The board also heard a citizen comment about fire and rescue radios but took no action.

• Approved FY 2022/2023 budget resolution (4-3)
• Approved $57,220,767 for school operations
• Approved $27,160,603 General Fund appropriation
• Approved $150,000 for Coal Road Fund
• Approved $197,052 for Southwest Virginia ASAP Fund
• Approved $5,494,856 for Social Services Fund
• Approved $1,400,000 for Comprehensive Services Act Fund
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular called meeting with a public hearing to adopt the county-wide budget for fiscal year 2022/2023. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, agenda approval, and a citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on RC FY 2022/2023 County Budget
• County-wide budget adoption for FY 2022/2023

Russell County Tourism

The Russell County Tourism Advisory Committee approved a motion allowing coordinator Shiloh Lyttle to apply for grants on the committee's behalf. They also approved the May 2022 minutes and the June 2022 agenda. The committee discussed event updates, a brochure quote, a sticker design contest, and new business ventures, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved May 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (motion by Alice Meade, seconded by Jennifer Chumbley)
• Approved June 2022 agenda (motion by Alice Meade, seconded by Maddie Gordon)
• Approved motion to allow Shiloh Lyttle to apply for grants on TAC's behalf (motion by Maddie Gordon, seconded by Carley Bruck)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the FY 2022/2023 financial budget, as advertised for two consecutive weeks. Three residents spoke: the RCPL director discussed the library budget, a board member addressed minimum wage and employee wages, and a Lions Club president requested donations for July 4th celebrations. No budget vote was taken; the board scheduled a budget workshop for June 21 at 6:00 pm.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on FY 2022/2023 budget, no vote taken
• Scheduled budget workshop for June 21 at 6:00 pm

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will meet in closed session to discuss legal matters involving a potential business at the Moss III Property and the Commissioner of the Revenue v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. case. The board will also consider routine approvals including minutes, expenditures, committee appointments, and several VDOT resolutions, as well as a contract for the Dante Steam Building Restoration Project and a public hearing on the FY 2022/2023 budget.

• Closed session on legal matters: Moss III Property and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. lawsuit
• Approval of expenditures (amount not specified in agenda)
• Committee appointments: Carlton Elliott to IDA (4-year term), Judy Lockridge to CPRHA (4-year term)
• VDOT resolutions: abandon Route T-1211 (portion of Rte. 82) and close portion of Rte. 615 for bridge reconstruction
• Dante Steam Building Restoration Project contract

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session, beginning with a closed executive session on legal matters involving a potential business at the Moss III Property and a tax case against Northrop Grumman. The board will consider routine approvals, committee appointments, and several resolutions and contracts, including a budget workshop and public hearing for FY 2022/2023.

• Executive session on Moss III Property and Commissioner of Revenue v. Northrop Grumman
• Appointments: Carlton Elliott to IDA (4-year term), Judy Lockridge to CPRHA (4-year term)
• Land deed of gift for Contura Energy Property – Dante Trail Parking
• VDOT resolutions: abandon part of Rte. 82, close part of Rte. 615 for bridge reconstruction
• Dante Steam Building Restoration Project Contract

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved a land deed of gift for Dante Trail parking from Contura Energy, along with several other routine items including re-appointments, VDOT resolutions, and a contract for the Dante Steam Building restoration. All votes were unanimous except for two related to the CIFA board, where Lou Wallace's resignation was accepted (5-2) and Rebecca Dye's re-appointment was approved (4-3).

• Approved Land Deed of Gift – Dante Trail Parking from Contura Energy (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Carlton Elliott to Russell County IDA for four-year term (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Judy Lockridge to Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved VDOT Resolution to abandon Rt. T-1211 (unanimous)
• Approved VDOT Resolution closing portion of Rt. 315 for bridge reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved Dante Steam Building Restoration Project Contract (unanimous)
• Accepted Lou Wallace resignation from CIFA Board (5-2)
• Re-appointed Rebecca Dye to CIFA Board (4-3)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the VDOT Six-Year Secondary Construction Plan and a right-of-way easement to Key Western LLC. The board will also consider several resolutions, contracts, and grants, including a $50,000 planning grant and a CSA supplemental allocation. The meeting begins with a closed executive session on a potential business at the Moss III Property.

• Public hearing on VDOT Six-Year Secondary Construction Plan 2022/23-2027/28
• Public hearing on RC Property Right-of-Way Easement to Key Western LLC
• DHCD Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Planning Grant - $50,000
• CSA Supplemental Allocation Request - $34,916.93
• Building Inspection Services Contract for Pure Salmon Project with Thompson & Litton

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved a one-time $250 bonus for county and social services employees, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, and amended the Employee Bonus Ordinance accordingly. The board also approved several contracts, easements, resolutions, and appointments, and tabled a resolution to abandon VDOT Route 751.

• Approved $250 one-time employee bonus funded by ARPA (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $2,490,419.36 (7-0)
• Approved building inspection services contract for Pure Salmon Project (7-0)
• Approved property right-of-way easement to Key Western LLC (7-0)
• Approved Cleveland Ballpark Lease with legal changes (7-0)
• Approved St. Paul temporary emergency law enforcement agreement (7-0)
• Extended real estate tax deadline to June 29, 2022 (7-0)
• Tabled resolution to abandon VDOT Route 751 (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the VDOT Six-Year Secondary Construction Plan and a property easement for Key Western LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on various county requests, including a $50,000 industrial revitalization grant and a potential employee bonus ordinance.

• Public hearing for VDOT Six-Year Secondary Construction Plan 2022/23 – 2027/28
• Public hearing for RC Property Right-of-Way Easement to Key Western LLC
• $50,000 DHCD Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Planning Grant
• $34,916.93 CSA Supplemental Allocation Request
• RC DSS Employee Bonus Ordinance

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed noise ordinance establishing time, place, and manner regulations for excessive sound. The board will also hear presentations, consider approval of minutes and expenditures, and discuss several county items including a CDBG grant resolution and a fairgrounds lease renewal.

• Public hearing on Russell County Noise Ordinance
• CDBG Grant Resolution for Dante Regional Sewer Line Extension Project
• RC Fair Grounds Lease Renewal
• RC Operational Medical Director (OMD) Contract
• RC Animal Shelter Property Easement Public Hearing

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Russell County Noise Ordinance. The agenda also includes presentations from local associations and reports from the County Attorney and Administrator.

• Public hearing for Russell County Noise Ordinance
• CDBG Grant Resolution - Dante Regional Sewer Line Extension Project
• County maintenance mower purchase
• RC Fair Grounds Lease Renewal
• RC Animal Shelter Property Easement Public Hearing

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending election district and precinct boundaries, based on the 2020 Census. The board will also consider routine items like minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments, plus presentations on tourism signage, a sewer contract, K-9 equipment, and redistricting.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending election district and precinct boundaries
• Presentation on Cleveland Community Center 'Rabbit Ridge Pea Pickers' Park & Stage signage
• CPPDC presentation on Dante Sewer Contract
• K-9 Search and Rescue equipment donation presentation
• County Administrator presentation on 2021 County Election Redistricting Plan

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding changes to district and precinct boundaries. The meeting also includes presentations on the Dante Sewer Contract and an equipment donation for K-9 Search and Rescue.

• Public hearing on amending the Ordinance of Russell County Elections
• Presentation on the Dante Sewer Contract
• Presentation on 2021 County Election Redistricting Plan
• Discussion of VDOT land use permit for CSX road closure on Rte. 626
• Committee appointments for SVCC Local College Board and RC Public Service Authority

The Russell County Board of Supervisors approved the Dante Sewer contract, the 2021 election redistricting ordinance, and several other routine items. They also scheduled a public hearing on the proposed noise ordinance for April 4, 2022, after hearing extensive public comment. All votes were unanimous except for the noise ordinance hearing, which passed 6-1.

• Authorized signing of Dante Sewer Contract (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending election district and precinct boundaries (7-0)
• Approved surplus and donation of dog crates to Russell County Search and Rescue (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $851,263.18 (7-0)
• Appointed Cynthia Compton to SVCC Local College Board (7-0)
• Appointed Tommy Tignor to Russell County Public Service Authority (7-0)
• Approved CPRWMA 2022 Manpower and User Agreement (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Noise Ordinance for April 4, 2022 (6-1)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on an ordinance and interjurisdictional agreement with Tazewell County to allow mutual building and erosion inspections on Pure Salmon Virginia LLC properties, part of the Project Jonah aquaculture initiative. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal matters, including a potential business at Moss III Property and employee insurance. Other business includes approving minutes, expenditures, a planning commission appointment, and various reports and requests.

• Public hearing on ordinance to allow Russell and Tazewell County officials to mutually perform building and erosion inspections on Pure Salmon Virginia LLC property
• Public hearing on Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement
• Closed session on legal matters: potential business at Moss III Property, Project Jonah, employee insurance
• Committee appointment: Scott McGlothlin (resigned) to RC Planning Commission, 4-year term
• Requests include VDOT resolution for Windy Hill Lane, VDH agreement, DCJS LOLE grant, disposal truck surplus and purchase

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on an ordinance allowing Russell and Tazewell County building and erosion control officials to mutually inspect Pure Salmon Virginia LLC property, and on the Project Jonah interjurisdictional agreement. The board will also consider routine items like minutes, expenditures, and a committee appointment, plus reports and requests including a VDOT resolution and a grant for Dante Depot restoration.

• Public hearing: Ordinance for mutual inspections of Pure Salmon Virginia LLC property
• Public hearing: Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement
• Committee appointment: Scott McGlothlin (resigned) to RC Planning Commission, 4-year term ending March 5, 2022
• VDOT resolution for highway system changes on Route 1056 (Windy Hill Lane)
• RC Disposal truck surplus and sale, and truck purchase

The Russell County Board of Supervisors held public hearings and unanimously approved an ordinance allowing Russell and Tazewell County officials to mutually inspect Pure Salmon Virginia property, along with the Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement. The board also approved the Employee Insurance Retirement Program, a VDOT resolution for Route 1056, and several other items including grants and vehicle purchases.

• Approved ordinance for mutual inspections on Pure Salmon Virginia property (7-0)
• Approved Project Jonah Interjurisdictional Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Russell County Employee Insurance Retirement Program (7-0)
• Approved VDOT resolution for Route 1056, Windy Hill Lane (7-0)
• Approved VDH agreement for Health Department funding (7-0)
• Accepted VDOT grant for Dante Depot Restoration (7-0)
• Approved surplus and sale of disposal truck (7-0)
• Approved purchase of disposal truck (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Clerk. The session also includes committee appointments for the Budget/Finance and Finney Community Center committees.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Appointment of Budget/Finance Committee members Rebecca Dye and Tim Lovelace
• Appointment of Finney Community Center committee members David Compton and Edward Tiller
• Review of DCJS Violence Against Women’s Act Grant ($62,009)
• Review of DCJS 2021 Mitigating COVID-19 Pandemic Risk grant ($47,189)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting, electing a chairman and vice-chairman, adopting rules and schedules. They will also consider routine approvals, committee appointments, and several grant requests, including a $62,009 Violence Against Women Act grant and a $47,189 COVID-19 mitigation grant. The agenda includes a closed executive session on legal matters regarding the Public Service Authority.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• DCJS Violence Against Women's Act Grant ($62,009)
• DCJS 2021 Mitigating COVID-19 Pandemic Risk ($47,189)
• Noise Ordinance discussion
• RC Litter Officer Advertisement

The Russell County Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing Lou Wallace as Chairperson and Oris Christian as Vice Chairman for 2022. The board also temporarily suspended Carter McGlothlin from the Russell County Public Service Authority due to criminal charges, approved multiple grants and appointments, and authorized advertising for a full-time litter officer.

• Elected Lou Wallace as Chairperson (5-2)
• Elected Oris Christian as Vice Chairman (4-3)
• Suspended Carter McGlothlin from PSA board (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $529,404.84 in general county invoices
• Accepted $62,009 DCJS Violence Against Women Grant
• Accepted $47,189 DCJS COVID-19 Mitigation Grant
• Appointed Phillip Addington to Planning Commission
• Approved VDOT resolution to discontinue Route 743