Russell County public meetings in 2023

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors is meeting to review various grant requests, contract extensions, and committee appointments. The body will also discuss road improvements and the closure dates for canneries in Honaker and Castlewood.

• DCJS Law Enforcement Equipment Grant: $542,000
• Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF) Performance Agreement: $146,000
• Library of Virginia Revised State Grant-In-Aid FY 2024: $128,394
• Rte. 615 Gravel Lick Road Improvements: $100,000
• VDEM Emergency Management Performance Grant: $7,500

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors is meeting to review expenditures, appoint committee members, and act on several grant requests. The body will also discuss road improvements and the closure dates for the Honaker and Castlewood canneries.

• DCJS Law Enforcement Equipment Grant: $542,000
• Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement: $146,000
• Library of Virginia Revised State Grant-In-Aid FY 2024: $128,394
• VDOT Rte. 615 Gravel Lick Road Improvements: $100,000
• VDOT Dante ATV Route Study - T&L Engineering: $4,990

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several grant applications and project agreements. The meeting includes reviews of public safety funding, infrastructure projects, and community development grants.

• RC School Energy Performance CleanSource Capital SAVES Credit Payment Agreement of $127,046.45
• DHCD CDBG Planning Grant for Dante Downtown Revitalization ($60,000)
• VDEM FY2024 PSAP Staffing Recognition Grant ($30,000)
• DEQ Litter Prevention & Recycling Program Grant ($25,440)
• National Opioid Settlement Payment ($15,156.81)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several grant applications, professional service agreements, and committee appointments. The meeting includes a review of the county parks ordinance and a presentation on the VetFest 2023 event.

• DHCD CDBG Planning Grant for Dante Downtown Revitalization ($60,000)
• VDEM FY2024 PSAP Staffing Recognition Grant ($30,000)
• DEQ Litter Prevention & Recycling Program Grant ($25,440)
• National Opioid Settlement Payment ($15,156.81)
• VA 9-1-1 Services Board Data Maint & Data Transfer Grant ($5,000)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with presentations, new business, and reports. Key items include approving minutes and expenditures, making committee appointments, and considering several funding requests, including a $75,000 audit engagement, a $40,279 software upgrade, and a $95,029 fire program grant. The board will also discuss a 2% salary increase for county employees and other reports.

• Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates FY2023 Audit Engagement - $75,000
• RC Financial System Software & Maintenance Upgrade - $40,279
• VA Department of Fire FY24 Fire Program Agreement & Grant - $95,029
• FY23/24 County Employee Salary - 2% Salary increase
• Committee appointments to SWCC Local College Advisory Board, Highway & Safety Commission, Planning Commission, and Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Lebanon, Virginia. The board will consider approving the September 2023 minutes and expenditures, as well as several committee appointments. Under new business, they will review requests for a $75,000 audit engagement, a $40,279 software upgrade, a $95,029 fire program grant, and a 2% county employee salary increase from the General Assembly budget amendment. The agenda also includes informational reports on topics like teacher retention, polling place accessibility, and landfill permits.

• Approval of September 2023 monthly expenditures
• Committee appointments to Highway & Safety Commission, Planning Commission, and Cumberland Plateau Economic Development Commission
• Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates FY2023 Audit Engagement - $75,000
• RC Financial System Software & Maintenance Upgrade - $40,279
• FY23/24 County Employee Salary – 2% Salary – General Assembly Budget Amendment

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with presentations, new business, and reports. They will consider approving minutes and expenditures, make committee appointments, and discuss several contracts and requests, including feasibility studies and housing payments.

• Laurel Bed Lake Access Development Feasibility Study Contract
• Dante Steam Building Renovation Project Contract
• Cumberland Plateau Housing Authority - Payment in Lieu of Taxes for the Pittson PLC and HUD Developments
• Disposal Truck Sell/Auction - 2022 Mack Truck
• County Vehicles Surplus - 2002 Ford Pickup & 2000 Freightliner

The Board of Supervisors approved general county invoices totaling $1,532,728.38. They awarded contracts for the Laurel Bed Lake Access Feasibility Study and the Dante Steam Building Renovation Project. Several board appointments were renewed and boundary line adjustments were approved.

• Approved general county invoices of $1,532,728.38 (7-0)
• Awarded Laurel Bed Lake Access Feasibility Study contract to Thompson & Litton (7-0)
• Awarded Dante Steam Building Renovation Project contract to Dialogue + Design Associates (7-0)
• Approved payments in lieu of taxes for Pittston Place and HUD Developments (7-0)
• Approved sale of 2022 Mack Truck for Solid Waste Department (7-0)
• Approved surpusing 2002 Ford Pickup and 2000 Freightliner (7-0)
• Approved boundary line adjustments for Breeding, Couch, Amburgey and Warner (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Comprehensive Community Development Planning Grant application for Dante (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on September 5, 2023, to consider routine approvals including minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments. They will also review several reports and requests, including contracts for the Laurel Bed Lake Access Development Feasibility Study and the Dante Steam Building Renovation Project, as well as payments in lieu of taxes for Cumberland Plateau Housing Authority properties.

• Consider approval of August 2023 monthly expenditures
• Consider contract for Laurel Bed Lake Access Development Feasibility Study
• Consider contract for Dante Steam Building Renovation Project
• Consider payments in lieu of taxes for Cumberland Plateau Housing Authority (Pittson Place and HUD developments)
• Consider selling/auctioning 2022 Mack disposal truck and surplus county vehicles

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and expenditures, making committee appointments, and receiving reports. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss legal matters related to an economic development project. The board will also consider several requests, including opioid settlement funds and road designations.

• Executive session on economic development project (Moss Ill.)
• Approval of expenditures
• Committee appointments: Patrick Brunty and Joni Lester to Community Policy Management Team (3-year terms)
• National Opioid Settlements payment of $45,470.42
• VDOT resolutions for Rural Rustic Road designation and Puckett's Hole Bridge project

The Board of Supervisors approved general county invoices totaling $2,440,136.40 and accepted a $45,470.42 National Opioid Settlement payment. Members also approved VDOT resolutions for rural rustic road designations and highway system changes for Puckett’s Hole Bridge.

• Approved general county invoices of $2,440,136.40 (7-0)
• Accepted National Opioid Settlement payment of $45,470.42 (7-0)
• Approved VDOT Rural Rustic Designation for nine routes (7-0)
• Approved VDOT Highway System Changes for Puckett’s Hole Bridge (7-0)
• Approved advertising for a full-time County Building & Grounds Maintenance Position (7-0)
• Re-appointed Patrick Lester and Joni Lester to the Community Policy Management Team (7-0)
• Approved donations of $500 to Vet Fest, $300 to Positively Gymnastics, and $300 to Dante Community Association (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a closed executive session on a proposed economic development project (Moss III). They will consider routine approvals of minutes and expenditures, and act on several items including opioid settlement payments, VDOT road designations, and a building maintenance position.

• Executive session on economic development project Moss III
• Approval of July 2023 expenditures
• National Opioid Settlements payment of $45,470.42
• VDOT resolution for Rural Rustic Road designation on various routes
• VDOT resolution for highway changes on Puckett's Hole Bridge (Project 0652-083-315, C501, B635)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and expenditures, make committee appointments, and consider multiple grant requests and reports. The agenda includes several funding requests for opioid recovery, school resource officers, law enforcement equipment, and community projects.

• Approval of minutes from June 5 and June 26, 2023
• Committee appointments for Library Board, DSS, and Tourism Advisory Committee
• Opioid grant requests: $26,000 (FY22/23) and $111,200 (FY23/24)
• SRO grants: $222,210 and $222,208; ARPA law enforcement equipment grant: $481,000
• VCEDA grant: $25,000 for Laurel Bed Lake feasibility study

The Board of Supervisors approved $2,318,173.13 in general county invoices and accepted several grants for law enforcement and community projects. The Board also voted to petition the court to avoid a special election for the office of sheriff.

• Approved general county invoices totaling $2,318,173.13
• Petitioned the Circuit Court Judge that no special election be held for the office of sheriff
• Approved $481,000 DCJS ARPA Law Enforcement Equipment Grant
• Accepted two DCJS SRO incentive grants totaling $444,418
• Approved $137,200 in Russell County Recovery Inc. opioid grant applications for FY 22/23 and 23/24
• Approved $36,500 bid to purchase a tire shredder for the Solid Waste Department
• Approved $113,877 Wellspring Foundation grant for Dante Steam Building and Bernie Williams Workforce Center
• Approved $25,000 VCEDA grant and request for quotes for Laurel Bed Lake Feasibility Study

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023/2024 county-wide budget, followed by presentations on an opioid program grant application and the budget. The board will also consider a resolution supporting temporary closure of Route 687 for bridge replacement and a request to declare July 3, 2023, a state holiday. The meeting is a reconvened session with regular reports and citizen comment period.

• Public hearing on FY 2023/2024 county-wide budget
• Opioid Program Grant Application presentation by Cheryl Robinette (Russell County Recovery Inc.)
• Resolution supporting temporary closure of Route 687 for bridge replacement
• Request for Virginia Supreme Court Declaration of State Holiday on July 3, 2023
• Courthouse and Governmental Center closure on July 3, 2023, per court order

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2023/2024 county-wide budget, followed by a presentation from the county administrator. The board will also hear a grant application from Russell County Recovery Inc. for an opioid program and consider requests including a state holiday declaration and a resolution supporting a temporary closure of Route 687 for bridge work.

• Public hearing on FY2023/2024 county-wide budget
• Opioid program grant application by Russell County Recovery Inc.
• Request to declare July 3, 2023, as a state holiday per Virginia Supreme Court
• Resolution supporting temporary closure of Route 687 for bridge work

The Board approved the FY 2023/2024 County-Wide General Operating Budget and the Russell County School Division budget of $54,563,236. The Board also authorized specific fund appropriations for social services, coal roads, and the Comprehensive Services Act Fund.

• Approved FY 2023/2024 County-Wide General Operating Budget (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023/2024 Russell County School Division budget of $54,563,236
• Appropriated $29,175,691 for the General Fund (7-0)
• Appropriated $5,494,856 for the Social Services Fund (7-0)
• Appropriated $1,400,000 for the Comprehensive Services Act Fund (7-0)
• Approved opening convenience sites on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm (7-0)
• Designated July 03, 2023 as a holiday for County employees (7-0)
• Approved VDOT Resolution for temporary closure of Route 687 for bridge replacement (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023/2024 county-wide budget, hear the annual school board report, and consider several administrative items including minutes, expenditures, committee appointments, and VDOT requests. The meeting begins with a closed executive session on legal matters involving the Public Service Authority.

• Public hearing on FY 2023/2024 County-Wide Budget
• Annual School Board Report by Superintendent Dr. Kim Hooker
• Approval of expenditures (amount not specified in agenda)
• Committee appointments: Library Board, DSS, PSA
• VDOT requests: dismissal of Rte. 871 abandonment petition, abandonment of pedestrian footbridges on Rte. 640 and Rte. 723

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023/24 county-wide budget, hear the annual school board report, and consider routine items like minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss legal matters in a lawsuit against the Public Service Authority. Several reports and requests, including VDOT road and footbridge abandonment items, are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY 2023/24 county-wide budget
• Executive session on Crossroads Engineering LLC vs. Russell County PSA (Civil Action No. CL22-653)
• Committee appointments: Library Board, DSS, PSA
• VDOT resolution to dismiss petition for abandonment of Rte. 871
• VDOT request for abandonment of pedestrian footbridges over Clinch River (Routes 640 and 723)

The Board approved over $1 million in general county invoices and contracts for solid waste transportation and disposal. They also authorized small donations for local July 4th celebrations and approved VDOT resolutions regarding Route 871 and Route 687. A public hearing was held for the FY 2023/2024 County Wide Budget with no public comments recorded.

• Approved general county invoices totaling $1,056,002.72 (7-0)
• Approved $500 donations each to the Town of Lebanon, Town of Honaker, and Town of Cleveland for 4th of July celebrations (7-0)
• Approved VDOT Resolution to dismiss the petition for abandonment of Rte. 871 (7-0)
• Approved Cumberland Plateau Regional Waste Management Authority Disposal Contract and Solid Waste Transportation Contract (7-0)
• Approved VDOT Resolution for temporary bridge closure of Rte. 687 for replacement (7-0)
• Approved May 01, 2023 and May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled all committee appointments
• Moved July 03, 2023 meeting to July 10, 2023 (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a reconvened meeting to conduct public hearings on two items: the proposed RC Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Ordinance and the FY 2023/2024 County-Wide Budget. Following the hearings, the board will discuss the budget in a workshop and consider a CSA Supplemental Allocation Request for FY23 funds. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of the agenda and board discussions.

• Public hearing on RC Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Ordinance
• Public hearing on FY 2023/2024 County-Wide Budget
• FY 2023/2024 County-Wide Budget Workshop
• CSA Supplemental Allocation Request – FY23 Funds

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed off-road recreational vehicles ordinance and the FY 2023/2024 county-wide budget. Following the hearings, the board will conduct a budget workshop and consider a CSA supplemental allocation request for FY23 funds. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and board discussions.

• Public hearing: RC Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Ordinance
• Public hearing: RC FY 2023/2024 County-Wide Budget
• FY 2023/2024 County-Wide Budget Workshop
• CSA Supplemental Allocation Request — FY23 Funds

The Board of Supervisors approved the Russell County Recreational Vehicle Ordinance and a CSA supplement allocation. A public hearing was held for the FY 2023/2024 Budget, and a feasibility study committee for Laurel Bed Lake was appointed.

• Approved the Russell County Recreational Vehicle Ordinance as amended (7-0)
• Approved CSA Supplement Allocation of $53,196.19 (7-0)
• Appointed David Eaton and Steve Breeding to a Laurel Bed Lake feasibility study committee

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY 2023/24–2028/29 and consider resolutions to abandon sections of Routes 871, 1211, and 19/58. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal matters regarding the Moss III economic development project and a proposed legislative ordinance. Other business includes approving minutes, expenditures, committee appointments, and several county requests.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY 2023/24–2028/29
• Resolution to abandon Route 871 from Route 722 to 0.39 mile northeast
• Resolution to abandon Route 1211 and Route 19/58
• IDA Polycap Revenue Bonds – BOS Moral Obligation Resolution
• EMS resolution for Dante Rescue Squad's operational exemption

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY 2023/24-2028/29 and resolutions to abandon Rte. 871, Rte. 1211, and Rte. 19/58. The board will also consider a moral obligation resolution for IDA Polycap revenue bonds, an off-road recreational vehicles ordinance, and a request for ARPA funding for a regional housing needs assessment. An executive session on a legal matter and economic development project (Moss Ill) is scheduled before the regular meeting.

• Public hearing on VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2028/29
• VDOT resolutions to abandon Rte. 871, Rte. 1211, and Rte. 19/58
• IDA Polycap revenue bonds - BOS moral obligation resolution
• RC Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Ordinance
• Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority ARPA funding for regional housing need assessment

The Board of Supervisors approved the VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan and the abandonment of Rte. 19/58 and Rte. 1211, but voted to oppose the abandonment of Rte. 871. Other actions included approving $2.4M in county invoices and hiring special counsel for the Moss III project.

• Approved VDOT Secondary Six-Year Plan FY 2023/24 to FY 2028/29 (7-0)
• Approved VDOT abandonment of Rte. 19/58 (7-0)
• Approved VDOT abandonment of Rte. 1211 (Turkey Knob) (7-0)
• Opposed VDOT abandonment of Rte. 871 (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $2,400,620.29 (7-0)
• Approved hiring special counsel for Moss III Economic Development Project (6-0)
• Denied Dante Rescue Squad's EMS Operational Exemption request (7-0)
• Approved ARPA funding for Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would impose a $1,400 per megawatt revenue share on solar energy projects and energy storage systems. The board will also consider a resolution supporting Dante Rescue Squad's request to lower its junior membership age to 13, and hear presentations on emergency services. Several routine items, including approval of minutes and expenditures, are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Revenue Share for Solar Energy Projects and Energy Storage Systems Ordinance ($1,400 per megawatt)
• Resolution supporting Dante Rescue Squad's request for organizational variance to lower junior membership age to 13
• Proclamation declaring April 9-15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 20, and 28, 2023 meetings
• Leachate Containment Area Concrete Foundation Contract - $15,398

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance for revenue sharing from solar energy projects and energy storage systems. The board will also consider an EMS organizational variance request for Dante Rescue Squad, approve minutes and expenditures, and make committee appointments.

• Public hearing: RC Revenue Share for Solar Energy Projects and Energy Storage Systems Ordinance
• Dante Rescue Squad request for organizational variance from Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Leachate Containment Area Concrete Foundation Contract - $15,398
• Committee appointments: RC Library Board (Yvonne Dye), Dante Community Center Board (Bobbie Gullett, Wanda Osborne, one vacant)
• CY 2023 County Tax Rate Public Hearing scheduled for 4/11/2023

The Board of Supervisors approved a new ordinance regarding revenue sharing for solar energy projects and energy storage systems. They also approved over $1.8 million in general invoices and a contract for a leachate containment foundation.

• Approved Russell County Revenue Share for Solar Energy Projects and Energy Storage Systems Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved general county invoices totaling $1,805,706.02 (7-0)
• Approved $15,398 contract for Leachate Containment Area Concrete Foundation (7-0)
• Appropriated $500 each for Russell County and Honaker Kids Fishing Day (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for CY 2023 County Tax Rates for April 11, 2023 (7-0)
• Declared April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (7-0)
• Declared April 9-15, 2023 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week – E911 Dispatchers (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 06, March 20, and March 28, 2023 (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on legal matters for the Moss III economic development project. They will consider approving minutes, expenditures, and committee appointments, plus a resolution on opioid settlement claims. Presentations will cover fire department costs and homeless shelter issues. The agenda includes several reports and requests, such as grants and road abandonment resolutions.

• Resolution for participation in opioid settlement claims against TEVA, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, & CVS
• National Opioid Settlement Payments - $44,078.41
• DCJS Local Law Enforcement Block (LOLE) Grant - $2,623
• American Rescue Plan Act Tourism Grant - $30,000
• VDOT Notice of Rte. 871 & Rte. T-1211 Abandonment Resolution & Public Hearing

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on legal matters and an economic development project (Moss III). They will consider approving minutes, expenditures, committee appointments, and several reports and requests, including opioid settlement participation, grants, and road abandonment resolutions.

• Resolution for participation in settlement of opioid-related claims against TEVA, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, & CVS
• National Opioid Settlement Payments - $44,078.41
• American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Program Tourism Grant - $30,000
• DCJS Local Law Enforcement Block (LOLE) Grant - $2,623
• VDOT Notice of Rte. 871 & Rte. T-1211 Abandonment Resolution & Public Hearing

The Board of Supervisors approved general county invoices totaling $1,213,811.97 and authorized participation in opioid-related settlements. They also approved several grants, including a $30,000 tourism grant and $44,078.41 in opioid settlement payments.

• Approved general county invoices of $1,213,811.97
• Approved resolution to participate in opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS
• Accepted $44,078.41 in National Opioid Settlement payments
• Approved $30,000 ARPA Recovery Program Tourism Grant
• Authorized advertisement of a solar tax ordinance
• Appointed Ron Blankenship to the Industrial Development Authority
• Approved $2,623 DCJS Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
• Approved $25,000 grant application for the Amended Women’s Center

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to prohibit abortion clinics within county boundaries. The board will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes and expenditures, make committee appointments, and hear reports from the Public Service Authority and Heart of Appalachia tourism.

• Public hearing on ordinance prohibiting abortion clinics
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of expenditures
• Committee appointments: Swords Creek Community Center, CPWMA, Spearhead boards
• Grants: DOF Forest Sustainability Fund $5,240.27, DCJS VSTOP $62,009, Humane Societies $10,000

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution and ordinance prohibiting abortion clinics within county boundaries. The board will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes and expenditures, and make committee appointments.

• Public hearing on ordinance prohibiting abortion clinics in Russell County
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of expenditures
• Committee appointments for Swords Creek Community Center and CPWMA
• Grant requests: VSTOP $62,009, Humane Societies $10,000, Forest Sustainability $5,240.27

The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance prohibiting the location and operation of abortion clinics in Russell County. They also elected Lou Wallace as Chairperson and Oris Christian as Vice Chairman for the 2023 calendar year.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting abortion clinics (7-0)
• Elected Lou Wallace as Chairperson (4-3)
• Elected Oris Christian as Vice Chairman (4-3)
• Approved $1,251,453.04 in general county invoices (7-0)
• Approved resolution opposing rate increases from AEP and Kentucky Utilities (7-0)
• Appointed five members to the Swords Creek Community Center Committee (7-0)
• Approved $62,009 DCJS VSTOP Grant (7-0)
• Tabled Spearhead Trails Board of Directors appointment (7-0)

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, adopt rules and bylaws, and set the 2023 meeting schedule. They will also consider routine approvals (minutes, expenditures, committee appointments) and several action items, including an amended lease for the Finney Disposal Site, a revenue bond moral obligation for the Industrial Development Authority, a $19,456 DEQ litter prevention grant, and a service agreement with the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority. The meeting begins with a closed executive session on legal matters regarding a proposed economic development project and county ordinances.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Finney Disposal Site Lease (Amended)
• RC IDA Revenue Bond Moral Obligation
• DEQ Litter Prevention and Recycling Program - $19,456
• Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority Service Agreement

Russell County Board of Supervisors

The Russell County Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational meeting to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, adopt rules and schedules, and make committee appointments. They will also consider new business including approval of minutes and expenditures, an amended lease for the Finney Disposal Site, and a revenue bond moral obligation for the Industrial Development Authority. Several reports and requests, including a $19,456 DEQ litter prevention grant and a ball park deck repair, are on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Committee appointments including Budget/Finance, IDA, HOA, CSB
• Finney Disposal Site Lease (Amended)
• RC IDA Revenue Bond Moral Obligation
• DEQ Litter Prevention and Recycling Program - $19,456

The Board conducted its annual organizational meeting, re-appointing the Clerk and Deputy Clerk and adopting the 2023 meeting schedule. Members approved general county invoices totaling $2,926,860.67 and several committee appointments. The Board also approved a new lease for the Finney Solid Waste Site and the advertisement of a proposed Abortion Clinic Ordinance.

• Approved general county invoices for $2,926,860.67
• Approved advertisement of proposed Abortion Clinic Ordinance
• Approved new lease for Finney Solid Waste Site
• Approved DEQ Litter Prevention and Recycling Program for $19,456
• Approved Glade Hollow Park Deck Repair at approximate cost of $10,000
• Re-appointed Lonzo Lester as Clerk and Vicki Porter as Deputy Clerk
• Appointed Shiloh Lyttle to Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority and VA250 liaison
• Motion to abandon State Route 871 failed