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Agenda

Board of Supervisors

January 5, 2026

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

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.

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

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Board of Supervisors

January 5, 2026

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 Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule
7. FY 2026/2027 Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting Schedule
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. Unapproved minutes of December 8, 2025
2.

Approval of Expenditures. Consider approval of expenditures presented
for payment……………………………………………………………………………...B-2

3. 2026 Authorized Payments. Authorization of the list of operational
routine monthly payments for delegated authorization……………….…………B-3
4. Committee Appointments for Board Consideration………………………………B-4
Budget/Finance Committee
Vacant
Vacant

1 Year-Term
1 Year-Term

Cumberland Plateau Economic Development
John Bebber
Mike Bryant

1 Year-Term
1 Year-Term

CITIZEN’S COMMENT PERIOD (Limited to 3 Minutes)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Russell County

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COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. RC Redistricting Ordinance…………...………………..……………………………..C-1
2. RC BOS Resolution – Reduction of Board of Supervisors Membership……...C-2
3. Virginia Constitutional Overreach Nullification (VCON)..………………………..C-3
4. Transfer County Property to RC IDA Project Powder…………………………….C-4
5. RC County-Wide Forensic Audit Requests for Proposals (RFP)……………….C-5
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS AND REQUESTS
REPORTS
1. RC First Responders Dinner – 1/10/26 @ 6 PM……………….……………………D-1
2. VACo Preliminary Legislative Program 2026……………………………………….D-2
3. 2026 VACo Local Government Day (2/5/26)...………….………………….....…….D-3
4. Governor’s Biennium Budget Amendments (FY26/27)…………………………...D-4
5. 2026 State & Local Economic Interests & Financial Disclosure Statements
& Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Training…………………………………….D-5
6. Russell County Road Reporting System……………………………………………D-6
7. VDOT Monthly Road System Report………..………………………………………..D-7
8. County & PSA Project Listing…………………………………………………………D-8
9. Honaker & Castlewood Canneries…………………………………………………....D-9
10. RC Disposal Sites Holiday Schedule………………………………………………...D-10
REQUESTS
11. RC First Responders Communication – Starlink Systems……………………….D-11
12. RC IT Services Contract Request for Proposal (RFP)..………………….………..D-12
13. DCJS CY 2026 VSTOP Grant Program - $66,667…………………………………..D-13
14. RC OAA Program – Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church……………..D-14
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Board of Supervisors

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BOARD DISCUSSIONS & REMINDERS
ADJOURNMENT
COUNTY AGENCY / BOARD REPORTS:
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Treasurer…………….……………………………………………………………………E
RC IDA …………………………………………………………………………………….F
RC PSA …………………………………………………………………………………... G
RC Tourism……………………………………………………………………………….H
RC Planning Commission ……………………………………………………………..I
RC Conference Center………………………………………………………………….J
RC Transportation & Safety…………………………………………………………...K
RC Canneries……….…………………………………………………………………….L
RC Building Inspector…………………………………………………………………..M
RC Disposal………..……………………………………………………………………..N
RC Litter………..………………………………………………………………………….O

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Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Information Item
Presenters - Various

6:00 PM

Public Hearing
1. Transfer Givens School Property to RC IDA - Project Powder
Staff Recommendation:
Presentation – Informational Only.
Suggested Motion:
Board Discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Various

Russell County Government Center
137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011
www.russellcountyva.us

Russell County Virginia
“The Heart of Southwest Virginia”

Andrew Hensley
District 1
Lou Ann Wallace
District 2
Tara Dye
District 3
Administrator

Rebecca Dye
District 6

David Eaton, Chairman
District 4

Nathan Kiser
At-Large

Steve Breeding, Vice-Chairman
District 5

Lonzo Lester
County

PUBLIC NOTICE
The Russell County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing on
Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear comments concerning the transfer of
County Property – Givens School Building and Property to the County’s Industrial
Development Authority (IDA) for a potential business.
A copy of the proposed Givens School Building Deed and Plat is available for review
in the Office of the County Administrator at 137 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia during
normal business hours.
The Public Hearing will be held in the Russell County Board of Supervisors Room
at the Russell County Governmental Center, 133 Highland Drive, Lebanon, Virginia
during the regular monthly meeting on January 5, 2026.

BY ORDER OF THE
RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Russell County Government Center
137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011
www.russellcountyva.us

Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Information Item
Presenters - Various

6:00 PM

Presentations
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

Staff Recommendation:
Presentation – Informational Only.
Suggested Motion:
Board Discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
•

Various

Russell County Government Center
137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011
www.russellcountyva.us

At a regular meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors held in the County Administration
Building, Lebanon, Virginia, on the ___ day of March 2022, on a motion of _____________, and
seconded by ____________________, which passed by a ______ vote, the following Ordinance was
passed:

ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE OF RUSSELL COUNTY- ELECTION
\DISTRICT AND PRECINCT BOUNDARIES
RUSSELL COUNTY, VIRGINIA

CHAPTER 1.
ARTICLE 1.
WHEREAS, Russell County is obligated to redistrict following the §24.2-304.1 of
the Code of Virginia that requires local governments to use the most recent decennial
population figures for such county, city, or town for the purposes of redistricting and
reapportioning representation, the 2020 United States Decennial Census adjusted by
the Virginia Division of Legislative Services; and
WHEREAS, Russell County has formulated a redistricting plan that would be in
the best interests of the citizens of Russell County; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby ordained as follows:
Section 24.2-100. Applicability of Title – The provisions of this ordinance shall
apply to all elections held in this County except as otherwise provided by general law.
Section 24.2-101. Magisterial District Lines – The Magisterial District Lines of
Russell County as established by Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County, Virginia
as set forth in Deed Book 204 Page 306 in E.W. Callenbach, et als. (petitioners) v
County of Russell, Virginia (defendant) shall remain the same.
Section 24.2-102. Representation of Governing Body. – Representation on
the governing body of Russell County shall be by election districts, from each of which

one (1) member of the Russell County Board of Supervisors shall be elected and one
(1) at-large member elected from the entire county. The combined membership of the
Russell County Board of Supervisors shall be seven (7).
CHAPTER 2.
ARTICLE 1.
Establishment of Election Districts; Naming of Districts; Description of Election Districts
Section 24.2-200. – Pursuant to the authority contained in the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, section 15.2-1211 and 24.2-300 et. seq., the election districts of
Russell County, Virginia, are hereby created and established as set forth in this
ordinance.
Section 24.2-201 – The named election districts with populations set forth are as
follows:
A. Election District No. 1 – 2020, population 4,282.
B. Election District No. 2 – 2020, population 4,195.
C. Election District No. 3 – 2020, population 4,321.
D. Election District No. 4 – 2020, population 4,289.
E. Election District No. 5 – 2020, population 4,400.
F. Election District No. 6 – 2020, population 4,294.

ARTICLE 2.
Boundary Description of Election District No. 1-2020
Section 24.2-202 – The Boundary of Election District No. 1-2020.

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BEGINNING at a point which is the southwestern corner of Russell County, a
common corner to Russell, Scott and Washington Counties; thence in a northwesterly
direction with the Russell – Scott County Line to its intersection with Virginia Secondary
Route 610 (Sunny Point Rd.); thence in a easterly direction to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 609 (W. Bearwallow Rd.); thence in a northerly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route 609 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 685
(Vanderpool Dr.); thence in a northeasterly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 685 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 611 (Ervintown
Rd.); thence in a northeasterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route
611 to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch River – Hill 138 KV
power line; thence running with said power line in a northeasterly direction to its
intersection with U.S. Highway 58; thence in a northerly direction with U.S. Highway 58
to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 683 (Memorial Dr.); thence in a
easterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 683 to its intersection
with Virginia Secondary Route 669 (Seven Springs Rd); thence in a southeasterly
direction with Virginia Secondary Route 669 to its intersection with American Electric
Company’s Clinch River – Hill 138 KV power line; thence in a northeasterly direction
with said power line to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 667 (Century Farm
Rd); thence in a southeasterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route
667 to its intersection with the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District Line as
established by the above-referenced Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County;
thence in an easterly direction with the meanders of the Castlewood – Lebanon
Magisterial District Line to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch
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River – Hill 138 KV power line; thence in a southeasterly direction with said power line
to the top of Clinch Mountain; thence in a southwesterly direction with the Russell –
Washington County Line to the BEGINNING.

ARTICLE 3.
Boundary Description of Election District No. 2-2020
Section 24.2-203 – The Boundary of Election District No. 2-2020.
BEGINNING at a point where Virginia Secondary Route 610 (Sunny Point Rd.)
intersects with the Russell – Scott County Line, the northwest corner of the South
Castlewood Precinct; thence in a northwesterly direction with the Russell – Scott County
Line to a common point in the Russell – Scott – Wise County Line; thence in a
northeasterly direction with the meanders of the Russell – Wise County Line to a
common corner of Russell – Dickenson – Wise Counties Line; thence in a northeasterly
direction with the meanders of the Russell – Dickenson County Line to a point north of
the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 616 (Cheney Creek Rd.) and Virginia
Secondary Route 657 (Hazel Mountain Rd.) in the Russell – Dickenson County Line;
thence in a southeasterly direction to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 616
(Cheney Creek Rd.); thence in a southeasterly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 616 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 615 (Gravel Lick
Rd.); thence in a westerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 615 to its intersection
with Virginia Secondary Route 700 (Eagles Nest Rd.); thence in a southerly direction
with Virginia Secondary Route 700 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 628
(Heralds Valley Rd.); thence in a westerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 628
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to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 614 (Carterton Rd.); thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 614 to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 640 (Middle Valley Rd.); thence in a northeasterly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 645
(Jessees Mill Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 645 to
its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (Long Hollow Rd.); thence in a
southeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 640 to the intersection with the
Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District Line as established by the above-referenced
Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County, thence in a southwesterly direction with the
meanders of the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District Line to the intersection of
Virginia Secondary Route 667 (Century Farm Rd.); thence in a northerly direction with
the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 667 to its intersection with American Electric
Company’s Clinch River - Hill 138 KV power line; thence running with said power line in
a westerly direction to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 669 (Seven Springs
Rd.); thence in a northwesterly direction to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route
683 (Memorial Drive); thence in a northerly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 683 to its intersection with U.S. Highway 58; thence in a southerly
direction to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch River - Hill 138 KV
power line; thence in a westerly direction with said power line to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 611 (Ervintown Rd); thence in a southwesterly direction with
the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 611 to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 685 (Vanderpool Dr.); thence in a westerly direction to intersection
with Virginia Secondary Route 609 (W Bearwallow Rd); thence in a southerly direction
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to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 610 (Sunny Point Rd.); thence in a
westerly direction to its intersection with the Russell – Scott County Line to the point of
BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 4.
Boundary Description of Election District No. 3-2020.
Section 24.2-204 – The Boundary of Election District No. 3-2020.
BEGINNING at a point which is a common corner of Russell – Dickenson –
Buchanan Counties; thence running in a southwesterly direction with the Russell –
Dickenson County Line to a point north of the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route
616 (Cheney Creek Rd.) and Virginia Secondary Route 657 (Hazel Mountain Rd.) in the
Russell – Dickenson County Line; thence in a southeasterly direction to intersection of
Virginia Secondary Route 616 (Cheney Creek Rd.); thence in a southeasterly direction
with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 616 to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 615 (Gravel Lick Rd.); thence in a westerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 615 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 700 (Eagles
Nest Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 700 to the
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 628 (Heralds Valley Rd.); thence in a
westerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 628 to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 614 (Carterton Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 614 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (Middle
Valley Rd.); thence in a northeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 645 (Jessees Mill Rd.); thence in a southerly
direction with Virginia Secondary Route 645 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary
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Route 640 (Long Hollow Rd.); thence in a southeasterly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 640 to the intersection with the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial
District Line; thence in a westerly direction to Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its
intersection with abandoned Virginia Secondary Route 672; thence in a northwesterly
direction in a straight line to a point southwest of the intersection of Virginia Secondary
Route 882 (Lost Valley Rd), Virginia Secondary Route 640, and north of Gray Cemetery
(as shown on the U.S. Geological Survey map “ Lebanon Quadrangle”); thence in an
easterly direction in a straight line to the intersection with Virginia Highway 82
(Cleveland Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway
82 (Cleveland Rd.); to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (River
Mountain Rd); thence in a northwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 640 (River Mountain Rd.) to its intersection with American Electric
Company’s Carbo – Elk Garden – Saltville No. 2 138 KV power line; thence in a
southeasterly direction with said power line to its intersection with Big Cedar Creek;
thence in a northerly direction approximately 900 feet following the meanders of Big
Cedar Creek to a point; thence in an easterly direction to the crest of the Doubles and
River Mountain (as shown on the U.S. Geological Survey map “ Elk Garden
Quadrangle”); thence in an easterly direction, with the meanders of the crest of the
Doubles and River Mountain to a point known as Big Rock (as shown on U.S.
Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence in an easterly direction to its
intersection with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy.); thence in a southerly direction
with Virginia Highway 80 to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Baker –
Broadford 765 KV power line; thence in a southeasterly direction with said power line to
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its intersection with Mill Branch (as shown on the U.S. Geological Survey Map “ Elk
Garden Quadrangle”); thence in a northeasterly direction in a straight line to the
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (Clifton Farm Rd); thence in a
northwesterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 630 (Kents Ridge Rd); thence in a northerly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route 630 (Kents Ridge Rd) to its intersection with the Clinch River;
thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of the Clinch River to its intersection
with Lewis Creek; thence in a northerly direction with Lewis Creek to its intersection with
the Town of Honaker Corporation limits; thence in a westerly direction with the Town of
Honaker Corporation limits to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 646 (Tunnel
Rd.); thence in a northeasterly direction with the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to
its intersection with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy.); thence in a westerly direction
with the meanders of Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with
Virginia Highway 67 (Swords Creek Rd); thence in a northeasterly direction with Virginia
Highway 67 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 637 (Wysor Valley Rd);
thence in a northwest direction with Virginia Secondary Route 637 to its intersection
with Virginia Secondary Route 780; thence in a northwesterly direction, a straight line, to
a point on the crest of Stone Cove Ridge, elevation 2,796 ft. (as shown on U.S.
Geological Survey Map “Honaker Quadrangle”), a common point in the New Garden,
Drill and Swords Creek Precinct Lines; thence in a southwesterly direction a straight
line, which touches the northern terminus of Virginia Secondary Route 715 (Stone
Mountain Rd) to a point where it intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 624 (Drill Rd)
and Laurel Branch; thence in a northwesterly direction with the meanders of Laurel
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Branch to the headwaters of Laurel Branch near Jackson Cemetery (as shown on U.S.
Geological Survey Map “ Big A Mountain Quadrangle”); thence in a northerly direction to
its intersection with the Russell – Buchanan County Line, a common corner of the New
Garden - Drill Precincts; thence in a southwesterly direction to the point of BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 5.
Boundary Description of Election District No 4-2020.
Section 24.2-205 – The Boundary of Election District No. 4-2020.
BEGINNING at a point in the Buchanan – Russell County Line just north of
Laurel Branch; thence leaving the Buchanan – Russell County Line and running in a
southeasterly direction to the headwaters of Laurel Branch; thence in a southeasterly
direction with the meanders of Laurels Branch to a point where it intersects with Virginia
Secondary Route 624 (Drill Rd.); thence leaving Laurel Branch and running in a straight
line in a northeasterly direction (which line touches the northern terminus of Virginia
Secondary Route 715) to the headwaters of Stone Branch; thence in a southeasterly
direction to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 780 (Call Valley Rd.) and
Virginia Secondary Route 637; thence with Virginia Secondary Route 637 in a
southeasterly direction to the intersection of Virginia Highway 67 (Swords Creek Rd.);
thence in a southwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 67 to its
intersection with the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits; thence in a northwestern
direction with the meanders of the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its
intersection with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy.); thence in a southwesterly
direction with the meanders of the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 646 (Tunnel Rd.); thence in a southeasterly
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direction with the meanders of the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its
intersection with Lewis Creek; thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of
Lewis Creek to its intersection with the Clinch River; thence in an easterly direction with
the meanders of the Clinch River to its intersection with Little River; thence in a easterly
direction with the meanders of Little River to it intersection with the Russell – Tazewell
County Line; thence in a northwesterly direction with the Russell – Tazwell County Line
to its intersection with the corner of Russell – Tazewell – Buchanan County Line; thence
in a southwestern direction with the Russell – Buchanan line to the point of
BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 6.
Boundary Description of Election District No. 5-2020.
Section 24.2-206 – The Boundary of Election District No. 5-2020.
BEGINNING at a point where Virginia Secondary Route 657 (Green Valley Rd.)
intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 (Rolling Meadows Rd.); thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 and beyond its termination in a
straight line to the Russell – Washington County Line at the top of Clinch Mountain;
thence with the meanders of the Russell – Washington County Line in a southwesterly
direction to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch River – Saltville
No. 2 line 138KV power line; thence in a northwesterly direction with said power line to
its intersection with the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District line, as established
by the above-referenced Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County; thence in a
northeasterly direction with the meanders of the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial
District Line to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (Long Hollow Rd.);
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thence in a westerly direction to Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its intersection with
abandoned Virginia Secondary Route 672; thence in a northwesternly direction in a
straight line to a point southwest of the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 882
(Lost Valley Rd), Virginia Secondary Route 640, and north of Gray Cemetery (as shown
on the U.S. Geological Survey map “ Lebanon Quadrangle”); thence in an easterly
direction in a straight line to its intersection with Virginia Highway 82 (Cleveland Rd.);
thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 82 (Cleveland
Rd.) to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (River Mountain Rd.); thence
in a northwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 640 (River
Mountain Rd.) to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch River –
Saltville 138 KV power line; thence in a southeasterly direction with said power line to its
intersection with Big Cedar Creek; thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of
Big Cedar Creek to its intersection with East Main St.; thence westerly direction to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd); thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 658 to its intersection with Elliott Dr;
thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of Elliott Dr. to its intersection with
Regional Park Rd.; thence in a northerly direction to its intersection with U.S. Highway
19; thence in a westerly direction with U.S. Highway 19 to a point at the start of the
Lebanon Second Southbound Exit; thence in a straight line to the intersection of Ketron
Ave. and Career Tech Dr.; thence following the meanders of Career Tech Dr. to the
intersection of Pittston Rd.; thence in a southerly direction to its intersection with
Regional Park Rd.; thence in southeasterly direction, in a straight line, to the Town of
Lebanon Corporation Limits; thence in a westerly direction with the Town of Lebanon
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Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 654 (Pittston Rd.);
thence in a southerly direction, leaving the Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits, to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 664, (Stone Bruise Rd.); thence in a westerly
direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 659 to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 660 (Coal Tipple Hollow); thence in a southerly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route 660 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 657
(Green Valley Rd.); thence in a northeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route
657 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 the point of BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 7.
Boundary Description of Election District No. 6-2020.
Section 24.2-207 – The Boundary of Election District No. 6-2020.
BEGINNING at a point where the Little River intersects with the Russell –
Tazewell County Line; thence in a southwesterly direction with the meanders of the
Little River, the Lebanon – New Garden Magisterial District Line, as referenced in the
above-mentioned Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County, to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 636 (Kents Ridge Rd.); thence with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 636 in a southerly direction to its intersection with Virginia Secondary
Route 640 (Clifton Farm Rd.); thence in a southwest direction in a straight line to a point
where American Power Company’s Baker – Broadford 765 KV power line intersects
with Mill Branch (as shown on the U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden
Quadrangle”); thence in a northwesterly direction to its intersection with Virginia
Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy.); thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of
Virginia Highway 80 to the crest of The Doubles and River Mountain (as shown on the
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U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence in a westerly direction,
with the meanders of the top of The Doubles and River Mountain to a point known as
Big Rock (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence
in a westerly direction, with the meanders of the top of The Doubles and River Mountain
to a point in Big Cedar Creek, a common corner of East Lebanon – West Lebanon –
Daughterty precincts; thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of Big Cedar
Creek to its intersection with East Main St; thence in a westerly direction to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd); thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd) to its
intersection with Elliott Dr.; thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of Elliott Dr.
to its intersection with Regional Park Rd.; thence in a northerly direction to its
intersection with U.S. Highway 19; thence in a westerly direction with U.S. Highway 19
to a point at the start of the Lebanon Second Exit - Southbound; thence in a straight line
to the intersection of Ketron Ave. and Career Tech Dr.; thence following the meanders
of Career Tech Dr. to the intersection of Pittston Rd.; thence in an southerly direction to
its intersection with Regional Park Rd.; thence in a southeasterly direction in a straight
line, to the Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits; thence in a westerly direction with the
Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route
654 (Pittston Rd.); thence in a southerly direction, leaving the Town of Lebanon
Corporation Limits, to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 664, (Stone Bruise
Rd.); thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 659
to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 660 (Coal Tipple Hollow); thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 660 to its intersection with Virginia
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Secondary Route 657 (Green Valley Road); thence in a northeasterly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route 657 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 1063
(Rolling Meadows Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route
1063 and beyond its termination in a straight line to the Russell – Washington County
Line on top of Clinch Mountain; thence with the Russell – Washington County Line in a
northeasterly direction to a corner of Russell - Washington – Smyth Counties; thence in
a northeasterly direction with the Russell – Smyth County Line to a corner of Russell –
Smyth – Tazewell Counties; thence in a northwesterly direction with the Russell –
Tazewell County Line to the point of BEGINNING.
CHAPTER 3.
ARTICLE 1.
Naming of Voter Precincts; Designation of Precinct Polling Places and
Geographical Boundary Descriptions of Precincts
Section 24.2-300.

The named precinct for each election district and the

designated polling place for each precinct shall be as follows:
A. Election District No. 1-2020:
1. Moccasin Precinct, No. 101-2020 whose polling place shall be 10244 Moccasin
Valley Road at the Oak Grove Community Center.
2. Copper Creek, No. 102-2020 whose polling place shall be 23894 U.S. Highway
58 at the Copper Creek Elementary School.
3. South Castlewood, No. 103-2020 whose polling place shall be 304 Blue Devil
Circle at the Castlewood High School. The actual polling place shall not be in the
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same room or adjacent to the room used by voting by the registered voters of the
North Castlewood, No. 201-2020 precinct.
B. Election District No. 2-2020.
1. North Castlewood, No. 201-2020 whose polling place shall be at 304 Blue Devil
Circle the Castlewood High School. The actual polling place shall not be in the
same room or adjacent to the room used for voting by the registered voters of
South Castlewood, No. 103-2020 precinct.
2. Dante, No. 202-2020 whose polling place shall be at the 142 Lower Bearwallow
Road at the Dante Community Center.
C. Election District No. 3-2020.
1. Cooks Mill, No. 301-2020 whose polling place shall be at 1374 Finney Road at
the Finney Community Center.
2. Daugherty, No. 302-2020 whose polling place shall be at 327 River Mountain
Road at the Glade Hollow Ball Park.
3. New Garden, No. 303-2020 whose polling place shall be at 50 Honaker
Elementary Road at the Honaker Elementary School.
4. Cleveland, No. 304-2020 whose polling place shall be at 6 Minor Street at the
Cleveland Community Center.
D. Election District 4-2020.
1. Drill, No. 401-2020 whose polling place shall be at 6746 Drill Road at the Drill
Community Center.
2. Swords Creek, No. 402-2020 whose polling place shall be at 3867 Swords Creek
Road at the Swords Creek Elementary School.
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3. Honaker, No. 403-2020 whose polling place shall be 1795 Thompson Creek Rd.
at the Honaker High School.
E. Election District 5-2020.
1. West Lebanon, No. 501-2020 whose polling place shall be at 56 George Ben
Whited Drive at the Lebanon Middle School.
F. Election District 6-2020
1. East Lebanon, No. 601-2020 whose polling place shall be at 304 Career Tech
Road at the Russell County Career and Technologies Center.
2. Elk Garden, No. 602-2020 whose polling place shall be at 22294 U.S. Highway
19 at the Belfast-Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Building.
ARTICLE 2.
Boundary Description Voter Precincts in Election District 1-2020.
Section 24.2-301 – The geographical boundary of the Moccasin Precinct, No.
101-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point which is the southwestern corner of Russell County, a
common corner to Russell, Scott and Washington Counties; thence in a northwesterly
direction with the boundary of Russell and Scott County to the crest of Moccasin Ridge;
thence following the meanders of the crest of Moccasin Ridge to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 614 (Cross Roads) and Sinking Creek; thence following the
meanders of Sinking Creek to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch
River – Saltville No. 2 line 138KV; thence in a straight line, a southeasterly direction to
the Russell – Washington County Line on top of Clinch Mountain; thence in a

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southwesterly direction with the meanders of the Russell – Washington County Line to
the point of BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-302 – The geographical boundary of the Copper Creek Precinct,
No. 102-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the crest of Moccasin Ridge on the Russell – Scott
County Line, the northwest corner of the Moccasin Creek Precinct; thence following the
meanders of the crest of Moccasin Ridge to its intersection with Virginia Secondary
Route 614 (Cross Roads) and Sinking Creek; thence following the meanders of Sinking
Creek to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch River – Saltville No. 2
line, 138KV; thence running with said power line in a northwesterly direction to its
intersection with the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District Line as established by
the above-referenced Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County; thence with the
Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District Line in a southwesterly line to its intersection
with U.S. Highway 58; thence with U.S. Highway 58 in a southeastern direction to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 609 (High Point Rd.); thence in a westerly
direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 609 to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 611(Grassy Creek Rd.); thence in a southwesterly direction
with Virginia Secondary Route 611 to its intersection with Virginia Highway 71 (South
71); thence in a southwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 71 to its
intersection with the Russell – Scott County Line; thence in a southeasterly direction
with the Russell – Scott County Line to the point of BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-303. – The geographical boundary of the South Castlewood
Precinct, No. 103-2020 is as follows:
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BEGINNING at a point in the Russell – Scott County Line and the intersection of
Virginia Secondary Route 610 (Sunny Point Rd); the southwest corner of the North
Castlewood Precinct; thence in a southeasterly direction with the Russell – Scott County
Line to the intersection of Virginia Highway 71 (South 71); thence in an easterly
direction to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 611 (Grassy Creek Rd.);
thence in a northeasterly direction to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 609
(High Point Rd.); thence in an easterly direction with the meanders of

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Secondary Route 609 to its intersection with U.S. Highway 58; thence in a northerly
direction with U.S. Highway 58 to its intersection with the Castlewood – Lebanon
Magisterial District Line as established by the above-referenced Order of the Circuit
Court of Russell County; thence in a westerly direction with the Castlewood – Lebanon
Magisterial District Line to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 667 (Century
Farm Road); thence in a northerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary
Route 667 to its intersection with American Electric Company’s Clinch River -- Hill 138
KV power line; thence running with said power line in a westerly direction to it intersects
with Virginia Secondary Route 669 (Seven Springs Rd.); thence in a northwesterly
direction to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 683 (Memorial Drive); thence in
a northwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 683 to its
intersection with U.S. Highway 58; thence in a southerly direction to its intersection with
American Electric Company’s Clinch River -- Hill 138 KV power line; thence running with
said power line in a westerly direction to it intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 611
(Ervintown Rd); thence in a southwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 611 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 685 (Vanderpool
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Dr); thence in a westerly direction to intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 609 (W.
Bearwallow Rd); thence in a southerly direction to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 610 (Sunny Point Rd); thence in a westerly direction to its intersection
with the Russell – Scott County Line to the point of BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 3.
Boundary Description Voter Precincts in Election District 2-2020.
Section 24.2-304. – The geographical boundary of the North Castlewood
Precinct, No. 201-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point where Virginia Secondary Route 610 (Sunny Point Rd)
intersects with Russell – Scott County Line, the northwest corner of the South
Castlewood Precinct; thence in a northwesterly direction with the Russell – Scott County
Line to a common point in the Russell – Scott – Wise County Line; thence in a
northeasterly direction with the Russell – Wise County Line to the intersection of Virginia
Highway 63 (Dante Rd.); thence in an easterly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Highway 63 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 870 (Spout Springs Rd.);
thence in a southeasterly direction on Virginia Secondary Route 870 to its intersection
with Virginia Secondary Route 615 (Gravel Lick Rd.); thence in an easterly direction to
its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 700 (Eagle Nest Rd.); thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 700 to the intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 628 (Heralds Valley Rd.); thence in a westerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 628 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 614 (Carterton
Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 614 to its
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intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (Middle Valley Rd.); thence in a
northeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 645 (Jessees Mill Rd.); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 645 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (Long
Hollow Rd.); thence in a southeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 640 to
the intersection with the Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District Line to the
Intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 667 (Century Farm Rd.); thence in a northerly
direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 667 to its intersection with
American Electric company’s Clinch River -- Hill 138 KV power line; thence running with
said power line in a westerly direction to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route
669 (Seven Springs Rd.); thence in a Northwesterly direction to the intersection of
Virginia Secondary Route 683 (Memorial Drive); thence in a northerly direction with the
meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 683 to its intersection with U.S. Highway 58;
thence in a southerly direction to its intersection with American Electric Company’s
Clinch River – Hill 138 KV power line; thence in a westerly direction with said power line
to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 611 (Ervintown Rd); thence in a
southwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 611 to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 685 (Vanderpool Dr); thence in a westerly
direction to intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 609 (W Bearwallow Rd); thence
in a southerly direction to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 610 (Sunny
Point Rd); thence in a westerly direction to it intersects with the Russell – Scott County
Line to the point of BEGINNING.

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24.2-305. – The geographical boundary of the Dante Precinct, No. 202-2020 is
as follows:
BEGINNING at a point at a point in the Russell – Wise County Line and Virginia
Highway 64 intersection (Dante Rd.), thence in an easterly direction with Virginia
Highway 63 (Dante Rd.) to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route Route 870
(Spout Springs Rd.); thence in a southeasterly direction on Virginia Secondary Route
870 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 615 (Gravel Lick Rd.); thence in an
easterly direction to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 616 (Cheney Creek
Rd.); thence in a northwestern direction with Virginia Secondary Route 616 to a point in
the Russell – Dickenson County Line; thence in a westerly direction with the Russell –
Dickenson County Line to a point, a common corner of Russell – Dickenson – Wise
County Line; thence in a southeasterly direction with the Russell – Wise County Line to
the point of BEGINNING.
Article 4.
Boundary Description Voter Precincts in Election District 3-2020.
Section 24.2-306. – The geographical boundary of the Cooks Mill Precinct, No.
301-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point a corner to Russell – Dickenson – Buchanan County Line
and the Castlewood – new Garden magisterial District Line, as established by the above
referenced Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County; thence in a southeastern
direction with the Castlewood – New Garden Magisterial District Line to a point near
Nash’s Ford which is common point in the Castlewood – New Garden – Lebanon
Magisterial District Lines; thence following the meanders of the New Garden – Lebanon
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magisterial District Line (being Clinch River) to an unnamed branch approximately 4,000
feet from the intersection of Puckett’s Branch and Clinch River; thence in a northerly
direction with the meanders of said unnamed branch to the terminus of Virginia
Secondary Route Route 692 (Belcher Rd); thence in a northerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route Route 692 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 645 (New
Garden Rd) and the headwaters of Stillhouse Branch; thence in a northwesterly
direction with the meanders of Stillhouse Branch to its intersection with Thompson
Creek and Sykes Branch; thence in a northerly direction with the meanders of Sykes
Branch (left-hand fork) to the headwaters thereof; thence in a straight line in a northerly
direction to Bradley Gap, a point in the Russell – Buchanan County Line; thence in a
westerly direction with the Russell – Buchanan County Line to the point of BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-307. – The geographical boundary of the Daugherty Precinct, No.
302-2020 is as follows
BEGINNING at a point which is a common corner of the Castlewood – New
Garden – Lebanon Magisterial District Line, as established in the above-referenced
Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County; thence in a southwesterly direction with the
Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial District line to its intersection with Virginia Highway
640 (Long Hollow Rd); thence in a westerly direction to Virginia Secondary Route 640 to
its intersection of abandoned 672; thence in a northwesterly direction in a straight line to
a point southwesterly of the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 882 (Lost Valley
Rd), Virginia Secondary Route 640, and north of Gray Cemetery (as shown on the U.S.
Geological Survey map “ Lebanon Quadrangle”); thence in a easterly direction in a
straight line to its intersection with Virginia Highway 82 (Cleveland Rd); thence in a
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southerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 82 (Cleveland Rd) to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (River Mountain Rd); thence in a
northwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 640 to its
intersects with American Electric Company’s power 138 KV power line; thence in a
southeasterly direction with said power line to its intersects with Big Cedar Creek;
thence in a northerly direction approximately 900 feet following the meanders of Big
Cedar Creek to a point; thence in a easterly direction to the crest of the Doubles and
River Mountain (as shown on the US Geological Survey map “Elk Garden quadrangle”);
thence in a easterly direction, with the meanders of the crest of The Doubles and River
Mountain to the headwaters of Puckett’s Branch, the southwest corner to New Garden
Precinct; thence in a northwesterly direction with the meanders of Puckett’s Branch to a
point in the New Garden – Lebanon Magisterial District Line, as established by the
above-referenced order of the Circuit Court of Russell County; thence in a northwesterly
direction with the New Garden – Lebanon Magisterial Line (the meanders of the Clinch
River) to the point of BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-308. – The geographical boundary of the New Garden Precinct,
No. 303-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point, the northeastern corner of Cooks Mill Precinct, in the
Russell – Buchanan county Line at Bradley Gap (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey
Map “Big A Mountain Quadrangle”); thence in a northeasterly direction with the
meanders of the Russell - Buchanan County Line to a point north of Laurel Branch, near
Jackson Cemetery (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Big A Mountain
Quadrangle”); thence in a southeasterly direction with the meanders of Laurel Branch to
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a point where it intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 624 (Drill Rd); thence leaving
Laurel Branch in a northeasterly direction, a straight line, which touches the northern
terminus of Virginia Secondary Route 715 (Stone Branch Rd) to a point on the crest of
Stone cove Ridge, elevation 2,796 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey map
“Honaker Quadrangle”); thence in a southeasterly direction, a straight line, to the
intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 637 (Wysor Valley Rd) and Virginia Secondary
Route 780 (Call Valley Rd), north of Gardner; thence in a southeasterly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route 637 to its intersection with Virginia Highway 67(Swords Creek
Rd); thence in a northeasterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 67 to its
intersection with Virginia Town of Honaker Corporation Limits; thence in a northwestern
direction with the meanders of Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection
with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy); thence in a southwestern direction with the
meanders of Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 646 (Tunnel Rd); thence in a southeastern direction with the
meanders of the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Lewis
Creek; thence in a southerly direction to its intersects with the Clinch River; thence in a
easterly direction with the meander of the Clinch River to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 640 (Clifton Farm Rd); thence in a southwesterly direction, a straight
line, to it intersects with American Electric Power Company’s Barker – Broadford 765
KV power line; thence in a southwesterly direction with said power line to its intersection
with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy); thence in a southerly direction with the
meanders of Virginia Highway 80 to the crest of The Doubles and River Mountain (as
shown on the U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence in a
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westerly direction, with the meanders of the crest of The Doubles and River Mountain to
the headwaters of Puckett’s Branch, the southeast corner to Daugherty Precinct; thence
in a northwesterly direction with the meanders of Puckett’s Branch to a point in the New
Garden – Lebanon Magisterial District Line, as established by the above-referenced
order of the Circuit Court of Russell County; thence in a northerly direction with the New
Garden – Lebanon Magisterial Line (the meanders of the Clinch River) a distance of
approximately 4,000 feet to a named branch a common corner of Cooks Mill and
Daugherty Precincts; thence with a common line of Honaker and Cooks Mill Precincts
in a northerly direction with the meanders of said unnamed branch to the terminus of
Virginia Secondary Route 692 (Belcher Rd); thence in a northerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 692 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 645 (New
Garden Rd) and the headwaters of Stillhouse Branch; thence in a northwesterly
direction with the meanders of Stillhouse Branch to its intersection with Thompson
Creek and Sykes Branch; thence in a northerly direction with the meanders of Sykes
branch (left-hand fork) to the headwaters thereof; thence in a straight line in a northerly
direction to the point of BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-309. – The geographical boundary of the Cleveland Precinct, No.
304-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 616 in the
Russell – Dickenson County Line; thence in a northeasterly direction with the Russell Dickenson County Line to a point where the Castlewood – New Garden Magisterial
District, as established in the above-referenced Order of the Circuit Court of Russell
County; thence in a southeasterly direction with the Castlewood – New Garden
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Magisterial District line to a point near Nash’s Ford which is a common corner to the
Castlewood – New Garden – Lebanon Magisterial District line to a point near Nash’s
Ford which is a common corner to the Castlewood – New Garden – Lebanon
Magisterial District Line, as established in the above-referenced order of the Circuit
Court of Russell County; thence in a southwesterly direction with the Castlewood –
Lebanon magisterial District Line to its intersection with Virginia Highway 640 (Long
Hollow Rd); thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary
Route 640 (Long Hollow Rd) to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 645
(Jessees Mill Rd); thence in a northerly direction to its intersection with Virginia
Secondary Route 614 (Middle Valley Rd); thence in a northwesterly direction with
Virginia Secondary Route Route 614 to the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route
628 (Hearlds Valley Rd); thence in a northerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route
628 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 700 (Eagles Nest Rd); thence in a
northwesterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 700 to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 615 (Gravel Lick Rd); thence in a westerly direction to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 616 (Cheney Creek Rd); thence with Virginia
Secondary Route 616 to the point of BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 5.
Boundary Description Voter Precincts in Election District 4-2020
Section 24.2-310. – The geographical boundary of the Drill Precinct No. 4012020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the Russell – Buchanan County Line, a common corner
with the Honaker Precinct, to a point north of Laurel Branch, near Jackson Cemetery
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(as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Big A Mountain Quadrangle”); thence in a
southeasterly direction with the meanders of the Laurel Branch to a point where it
intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 624 (Drill Rd); thence leaving Laurel Branch in
a northeasterly direction, a straight line (which line touches the northern terminus of
Virginia Secondary Route 715) to a point on the crest of Stone Cove Ridge, Elevation
2,796 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Honaker Quadrangle”); thence in a
northerly direction with the meanders of the ridge to Stone Cove Ridge to elevation
marker 2,805 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Honaker Quadrangle”);
thence in a northerly direction with the meanders of the ridge of Stone Cove Ridge to
elevation marker 2,839 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Honaker
Quadrangle”); thence in a northerly direction with the ridge of Stone Cove Ridge
crossing Virginia Secondary Route 622 (Miller Creek Rd) to an unnamed cemetery
adjacent to Virginia Secondary Route 622 (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map
“Honaker Quadrangle”) on Fuller Mountain; thence with the ridge of Fuller Mountain in a
northeasterly direction to a point in the Russell – Buchanan County Line; thence in a
southwesterly direction with the meanders of the Russell – Buchanan County Line to the
point of BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-311. – The Geographical boundary of Swords Creek Precinct,
No. 402-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the ridge of Fuller Mountain on the Russell – Buchanan
County Line, the northeast corner of the Drill Precinct; thence with the Russell –
Buchanan County Line in an northeasterly direction to a point where the Russell Buchanan – Tazewell County Lines meet; thence in a southeasterly direction with the
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Russell – Tazewell County Line to the intersection with the Little River; thence in a
southwesterly direction with the meanders of Little River, the Lebanon – New Garden
Magisterial district Line, as referred to in the above-referenced order of the Circuit Court
of Russell County, to its intersection with Virginia Highway 80 (Red Bud Hwy); thence in
a northerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 80 to its intersection with
Town of Honaker Corporation Limits; thence in a northeasterly direction with the
meanders of the Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia
Highway 67 (Swords Creek Rd); thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of
Virginia Highway 67 to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 637 (Wysor Valley
Rd) at Gardener; thence in a northwest direction with Virginia Secondary Route 637 to
its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 780 (Call Valley Rd); thence in a
northwesterly direction, a straight line to a point on the crest of Stone Cove Ridge,
elevation 2,796 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Honaker Quadrangle”); a
common point in the Honaker, Drill and Swords Creek Precinct Lines, thence in a
northerly direction with the meanders of the ridge of Stone Cove Ridge to elevation
marker 2,805 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Honaker Quadrangle”);
thence in a northerly direction with the meanders of the ridge of Stone Cove Ridge to
elevation 2,839 ft. (as shown on U.S. Geological Map “Honaker Quadrangle”); thence in
a northerly direction with the meanders of the ridge of Stone Cove Ridge crossing
Virginia Secondary Route 622 (Miller Creek Rd) to an unnamed cemetery to Virginia
Secondary Route 622 (as shown on U.S. Geological Map “Honaker Quadrangle”) on
Fuller Mountain; thence with the ridge of Fuller Mountain in a northeasterly direction to a
point in the Russell – Buchanan County Line to the point of BEGINNING.
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Section 24.2-312 – The geographical boundary description of the Honaker
Precinct, No. 403-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point where Virginia Highway 67 intersection with the Town of
Honaker Corporation Limits; thence in a northwestern direction with the meanders of the
Town of Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia Highway 80
(Redbud Hwy.); thence in a southwesterly direction with the meanders of the Town of
Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 646
(Tunnel Rd.); thence in a southeasterly direction with the meanders of the Town of
Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Lewis Creek; thence in a southerly
direction with the meanders of Lewis Creek to its intersection with the Clinch River;
thence in an easterly direction with the meanders of the Clinch River to its intersection
with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy.);

thence in a northwesterly direction with

Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy.) to its intersection with the Town of Honaker
Corporation Limits; thence in a northeasterly direction with the meanders of the Town of
Honaker Corporation Limits to its intersection with Virginia Highway 67 the point of
BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 6.
Boundary Description Voter Precincts in Election District 5-2020
Section 24.2-313. – The geographical boundary of the West Lebanon Precinct,
No. 501-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point where Virginia Secondary Route 657 (Green Valley Rd)
intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 (Rolling Meadows Rd); thence in a
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southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 and beyond its termination in a
straight line to the Russell – Washington County Line of top of Clinch Mountain; thence
with the Russell – Washington County line in a southwesterly direction to it intersects
with American Electric power company’s 138KV power line; thence in an northeasterly
direction with said power line to its intersection with the Castlewood –Lebanon
Magisterial district line as established by the above-referenced Order of the Circuit
Court of Russell County thence in a northeasterly direction with the meanders of the
Castlewood – Lebanon Magisterial district line to it intersects with Virginia Secondary
Route 640 (Long Hollow Rd); thence in a westerly direction to Virginia Secondary Route
640 to its intersection of abandoned 672; thence in a northwesterly direction in a straight
line to a point southwesterly of the intersection of Virginia Secondary Route 882 (Lost
Valley Rd), Virginia Secondary Route 640, and north of Gray Cemetery (as shown on
the U.S. Geological Survey map “ Lebanon Quadrangle”); thence in a easterly direction
in a straight line to its intersection with Virginia Highway 82 (Cleveland Rd); thence in a
southerly direction with the meanders of Virginia Highway 82 (Cleveland Rd); to its
intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640 (River Mountain Rd); thence in a
northwesterly direction with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route 640 (River
Mountain Rd) to its intersects with American Electric Power 138 KV power line; thence
in a southeasterly direction with said power line to its intersection with Big Cedar Creek;
thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of Big Cedar Creek to its intersection
with E Main St; thence westerly direction to it intersection with and Virginia Secondary
Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd) to its intersection with Elliott Dr; thence in a
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westerly direction with the meander of Elliott Dr to its intersection with Regional Park
Rd; thence in a northerly direction to it intersection with US Highway 19; thence in a
westerly direction with US Highway 19 to the start of the Lebanon Second Southbound
Exit; thence in a straight line to the intersection of Ketron Ave and Career Tech Dr;
thence following the meanders of Career tech Dr to the intersection of Pittiston Rd;
thence in an southerly direction to its intersection with Regional Park Rd; thence in
southwesterly direction in a straight line, to the Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits;
thence in a westerly direction with the Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits to it
intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 654 (Pittiston Rd); thence in a southerly
direction, leaving the Town of Lebanon, to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route
664, (Stone Bruise); thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of Virginia
Secondary Route 659 (Stone Bruise to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route
660 (Coal Tipple Hollow); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route
660 (Coal Tipple Hollow) to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 657 (Green
Valley Road); thence in a northeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 657
(Green Valley Road) to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 the point of
BEGINNING.
ARTICLE 7.
Boundary Description Voter Precincts in Election District 6-2020
Section 24.2-314. – The geological boundary of the East Lebanon Precinct,
No. 601-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the top of Clinch Mountain where American Electric
Company’s Carbo – Elk Garden – Saltville No. 2, 138 KV Line intersects the Russell –
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Washington County Line; thence with said power line in a northwesterly direction to the
intersection with Virginia primary Highway 80; thence in a northerly direction with
Virginia Primary Highway 80 to its intersection with U,S. Highway 19; thence in a
straight northwesterly direction to Fuller Cemetery (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey
Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence in a northwesterly direction to a point known as
Big Rock (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”) on top
of The Doubles and River Mountain Ridge; thence in a westerly direction, with the
meanders of the top of The Doubles and River Mountain to a point in Big Cedar Creek,
thence in a southerly direction with the meanders of Big Cedar Creek to its intersection
with E Main St; thence westerly direction to it intersection with and Virginia Secondary
Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia
Secondary Route 658 (Big Cedar Creek Rd) to its intersection with Elliott Dr; thence in a
westerly direction with the meander of Elliott Dr to its intersection with Regional Park
Rd; thence in a northerly direction to it intersection with US Highway 19; thence in a
westerly direction with US Highway 19 to the start of the Lebanon Second Southbound
Exit; thence in a straight line to the intersection of Ketron Ave and Career Tech Dr;
thence following the meanders of Career Tech Dr to the intersection of Pittiston Rd;
thence in an southerly direction to its intersection with Regional Park Rd; thence in
southwesterly direction in a straight line, to the Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits;
thence in a westerly direction with the Town of Lebanon Corporation Limits to it
intersects with Virginia Secondary Route 654 (Pittiston Rd); thence in a southerly
direction, leaving the Town of Lebanon, to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route
664, (Stone Bruise); thence in a westerly direction with the meanders of Virginia
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Secondary Route 659 (Stone Bruise to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route
660 (Coal Tipple Hollow); thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route
660 (Coal Tipple Hollow) to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 657 (Green
Valley Road); thence in a northeasterly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 657
(Green Valley Road) to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 1063; thence in a
southerly direction with Virginia Secondary Route 1063 and beyond its termination in a
straight line to the Russell – Washington County Line on top of Clinch Mountain; thence
with the Russell – Washington County Line in a northeasterly direction to the point of
BEGINNING.
Section 24.2-315. – The geographical boundary of the Elk Garden Precinct,
No. 602-2020 is as follows:
BEGINNING at a point where the Little River intersects with the Russell –
Tazewell County Line; thence in a Southwesterly direction with the meanders of the
Little River, the Lebanon – New Garden Magisterial District Line, as referred to in the
above-referenced Order of the Circuit Court of Russell County to its intersection with
Virginia Secondary Route 636; thence with the meanders of Virginia Secondary Route
636 in a southerly direction to its intersection with Virginia Secondary Route 640; thence
in a southwestern direction in a straight line to its intersection with American Power
Company’s 138 KV power line; thence in an northwesterly direction to its intersection
with Virginia Highway 80 (Redbud Hwy); thence in an southerly direction with the
meanders of Virginia Highway 80 to the crest of The Doubles and River Mountain (as
shown on the U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence in a
westerly direction, with the meanders of the top of The Doubles and river Mountain to a
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point known as Big Rock (as shown on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden
Quadrangle”); thence in a straight southeasterly direction to Fuller Cemetery (as shown
on U.S. Geological Survey Map “Elk Garden Quadrangle”); thence in a straight
southeasterly direction to the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and Virginia Primary
Highway 80; thence in a southerly direction with Virginia Primary Highway 80 to its
intersection with American Electric Company’s Carbo – Elk Garden – Saltville No. 2,
138KV power line; thence running with said power line in a southeasterly direction to the
top of clinch Mountain at a point in the Russell – Washington County Line; thence in a
northeasterly direction with the Russell – Washington County Line to a corner of Russell
- Washington – Smyth Counties; thence in a northeasterly direction with the Russell –
Smyth County Line to a corner of Russell – Smyth – Tazewell Counties; thence in a
northwesterly direction with the Russell – Tazewell County Line to the point of
BEGINNING.
CHAPTER 4.
ARTICLE 1.
Central Absentee Voter Precinct
Section 24.2-400. – Absentee Voter Precinct –
A. There is hereby created a Central Absentee Precinct in the Office of the
General Registrar/Electoral Board of Russell County, Virginia, for the purpose of
receiving, counting, and recording absentee ballots cast in the County.
The Absentee Voter Precinct shall be used in General Elections and Primary
Elections for all Federal Offices, Statewide Offices, Constitutional, and Local Officers.

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B.

The Absentee Voter Precinct shall have at least three (3) officers of

election as provided for in other precincts. The number of officers shall be determined
by the Electoral Board of Russell County, Virginia.
C.

If any voter brings an unmarked ballot to the Central Absentee Voter

Precinct on the day of the election, he or she shall be allowed to vote it. If any voter
brings an unmarked ballot to the Electoral Board on or before the day of the election, he
or she shall be allowed to vote it, and his or her ballot shall be delivered to the Absentee
Voter precinct before the closing of the polls.
The officer at the Absentee Voter Precinct shall determine any appeal by any
other voter whose name appears on the absentee voter applicant list and who offers to
vote in person If the officers at the Absentee Voter precinct produce such records, the
voter shall be allowed to vote in person at the Absentee Voter Precinct and have his or
her vote counted with other absentee votes.

If the voter’s appeal is denied, the

provisions of §24.2-708 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended shall be applicable,
and the officers shall advise the voter that he or she may vote on presentation of a
statement signed by him or her that has not received an absentee ballot and subject to
felony penalties for making false statements pursuant to §24.2-1016 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended.
D.

Absentee ballots may be processed as required by §24.2-711 of the Code

of Virginia, 1950, as amended by the officers of election at the Central Absentee Voter
precinct prior to the closing of the polls but the ballot box shall not be opened, and the
counting of ballots shall not begin prior to that time. In the case of punch card or mark
sense ballots to be inserted in electronic counting equipment, the ballot box may be
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opened, and the absentee ballots may be inserted in the counting equipment prior to the
closing of the polls in accordance with procedures prescribed by the State Electoral
Board, including procedures to preserve ballot secrecy, but no ballot count totals shall
be initiated prior to that time.
As soon as the polls are closed in the county, the officers of election at the
Central Absentee Voter Precinct shall proceed to ascertain and record the vote given by
absentee ballot and report the results in the manner provided for counting and reporting
ballots generally in Article 4 (§24.2-643 et seq.) of Chapter 6 of Title 24.2 Elections,
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
E.

The electoral board may provide that the officers of election for the Central

Absentee Voter precinct may be assigned to work all or a portion of the time that the
precinct is open on Election Day subject to the following conditions:
1. The chief officer and the assistant chief officer, appointed pursuant to
§24.2-115 to represent the two political parties, are on duty at all times:
and
2. No officer, political party representative, or other candidate representative
shall leave the precinct after any ballots have been counted until the polls
are closed and the count for the precinct is completed and reported.
CHAPTER 5.
ARTICLE 1.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 24.2-500. – Notice to voters. – The General Registrar shall notify
any registered voter whose election district, precinct or polling place is changed
at least fifteen days prior to the next general, special, or primary election.
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Section 24.2-501. – Severability. – Should any section or provision of this
ordinance be decided to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decisions shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section or provision of this
ordinance.
Section 24.2-502. – Effective date. – This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its adoption and enactment by the Board of Supervisors.
Adopted this ______ day of _______, 2022.
The Members of the Board voted as follows:
Present
Lou Ann Wallace, Chairman
Oris Christian, Vice-Chairman
Tim Lovelace
Carl Rhea
David Eaton
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye

Vote

LOU ANN WALLACE, CHAIRPERSON
RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

LONZO LESTER, CLERK
RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266

Action Items
Chairperson

Meeting: 1/5/26 6:00 PM

Organizational Meeting
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 County’s By-Laws
6. CY 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule
7. FY 2026/2027 Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting Schedule
Staff Recommendation:
Board Discretion.
Suggested Motion:
Motions Required.
ATTACHMENTS:
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County’s By-Laws

•

CY 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule
FY 2026/2027 Board of Supervisors Budget Meeting Schedule

•

Russell County Government Center
137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011
www.russellcountyva.us

By Laws
Russell County

•

Adopted May 5, 2014

Article I

Russell County Board of Supervisors, Officers & Their Selection
A. There shall be seven (7) members of the Board of Supervisors, six (6) elected
for four-year terms by citizen vote of each of the six (6) Districts of Russell County
and one (1) member elected at-large by the entire County for four years.

B. The Officers of the Board of Supervisors shall consist of a Chairman and Vice Chairman,
each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) calendar year.
C. Nomination of Officers shall be made from the Board at the first meeting of each calendar
year. Election of Officers shall follow immediately.
D. A standing Budget/Finance Committee shall be appointed by the newly elected Board
Chairman. This committee shall consist of two (2) Board members and two (2) staff
members.

Article II

Duties of Officers
A. The Chairman shall:
(1) Preside at all meetings;
(2) Work closely with the County Administrator on day to day matters, approve appropriate
financial documents, and approve the agenda for all meetings;
(3) Carry out such other duties as assigned by the Board.
B. The Vice-Chairman shall act in the absence or inability of the Chairman to act.
C. The Budget/Finance Committee shall be responsible for preparation of the annual County
budget and for presentation during a regular or special Board meeting before a vote is taken
on the Budget each year. Other financial matters shall be considered by this committee
before presentation to the full Board.

Article III
Agenda Preparation Policy
A. The County Administrator shall prepare an agenda for each regular meeting of the Board
of Supervisors. Supervisors, staff, and others may submit to the County Administrator items
for the agenda at any time prior to Noon Wednesday of the week preceding the regular
meeting to which such item relates. Emergency items will be added as an amendment to
the agenda.
B. Copies of the agenda shall be made available electronically for each Supervisor by close
of business on Tuesday prior to the Board meeting and an agenda complete with a packet of
materials for the Board members and News Media serving the County and the public not
later than close of business on Thursday preceding the meeting to which it relates.

Article IV
Meetings
A. The time and place of Board Meetings shall be set from time to time by resolution of the
Board in conformance with State Law. The regular meeting schedule shall be set at the
organizational meeting held in January each year.
B. Minutes from the previous meeting shall be delivered to the Board members with the
agenda prior to the next meeting. Unless requested by a Board member, the minutes will
not be read and will be approved upon motion and vote of the Board.
C. Order of Business
(1) Commencement of Meetings:
At the time established in accordance with Article IV (A) of these By-Laws for the
commencement of regular meetings or at the hour specified for continued or special
meetings, the Chairman shall call the meeting to order and shall direct the clerk to note the
absence of any Board members by roll call. A quorum shall be required for commencement
of any meeting.
(2) Agenda:
An agenda shall be prepared by the County Administrator in accordance with Article III
under these By-laws. The proposed agenda shall be adopted by the Board at each meeting.
The agenda will include under New Business “Reports from Designated Standing
Committees”. Should the chairman or any member of the Board have a matter which he or
she feels needs to be brought to the attention of the Board but which is not on the agenda,
or if there is an amendment to the order of the agenda, he or she may make a motion that
an addition or amendment be made to the agenda. Such amended agenda must be
approved by a majority of the Board members present.
D. Presentations:
Matters to be presented to the Board may be arranged by persons prior to the meetings and
placed on the Agenda. The County Administrator must be notified by Wednesday of the
week prior to the Board meeting. Any materials to be used for the presentation must be
provided and included in agenda packet. Additional materials presented at the Board
meeting must be approved by the Chairman prior to dissemination. These presentations
are strongly encouraged to be limited to five (5) minutes and when four (4) minutes has
elapsed, the Chairman may instruct the speaker that one (1) minute is remaining.
E. Quorum & Method of Voting
A majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors shall constitute a quorum of the
Board. All questions submitted to the Board for decision shall be determined by voice vote
of a majority of the supervisors voting on any such questions, unless otherwise provided by
law. The name of each member voting and how he or she voted must be recorded. Roll Call
votes may be requested by any Board member.
F. Procedure for Roll Call of Board Members
(1) The Members of the Board of Supervisors shall cast votes in district order on a rotating
basis per meeting.
(2) The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors shall cast the last vote.
(3) The Chairman/Clerk shall restate all motions before a vote is taken and the result of the

vote shall be announced following each vote.
G. General Rules of Procedure
The Board’s Parliamentary Procedures shall be Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, 11th
edition, specifically to include Section 49, Conduct of Business in Boards, pages 486 – 488,
in all matters not covered by the Board’s bylaws, to the extent compatible with law and the
historical practices of the Board. The County Attorney, or his or her designee, shall act as
Parliamentarian to the Board. Any questions involving the interpretation or application of
Robert’s Rules shall be addressed to the County Attorney. The Board may amend, by
Resolution, the rules as it deems appropriate. The following rules shall apply:
(1) Members are not required to obtain the floor before making motions or speaking, which
they can do while seated.
(2) All motions require a second except for nominations for appointments to other boards,
authorities or commissions.
(3) There is no limit to the number of times a member can speak to a question, and motions
to close or limit debate generally should not be entertained.
(4) Informal discussion of a subject is permitted while no motion is pending.
(5) The Chairman can speak in discussion without leaving the chair, can vote on all
questions, but cannot make motions unless by consent of a majority of Board members
present.
(6) No Board member is required to vote on any issue. If any Board member determines,
prior to the calling of any issue before the Board, that he, because of conflict or otherwise,
will abstain from voting on such issue, he shall announce such intention at the time the
issue comes before the Board and shall not participate in the discussion on such issue or
question. An abstention shall be counted for the purpose of determining a quorum. An
abstention defeats a motion requiring a unanimous vote.
(7) In the incidence of a tie vote, the issue voted upon by the Board is dead and therefore
voted down.
(8) If a primary or substitute motion is made at a Board meeting where at least six (6)
members are present and the motion is voted on and fails, the same or a substantively
similar motion cannot be reconsidered by the Board within the following twelve (12) months
except by a primary or substitute motion made by a member of the Board who voted on the
prevailing side where there are no less than six (6) Board members present, and only if
two-thirds (2/3) of the Board members present vote to reconsider the action previously
decided.
(9) Only Board members and the Parliamentarian shall have standing to raise
noncompliance with these General Rules of Procedure, and only during the current meeting
at the time of violation. Failure of the Board to comply with these General Rules of
Procedure shall not invalidate any action taken by the Board.
H. Member Absenting Himself from Meeting Prior to Adjournment
After the name of any member of the Board has been recorded as present at any meeting of
the Board, he shall not absent himself from the remainder of the meeting prior to
adjournment unless by consent of the Board.

I. Board to Sit with Open Doors
The Board of Supervisors shall sit with open doors and all persons conducting themselves in
an orderly manner may attend the meetings; however, the Board may hold closed sessions
as permitted by law and when deemed necessary by a majority vote of the Board.
A consent agenda shall be introduced by a motion “to approve” by any Board member, and
shall be considered by the Board as a single item. There shall be no debate or discussion by
any member of the Board regarding any item on the consent agenda. The Clerk or his/her
designee shall provide a brief written summary or memo on each item included in the
consent agenda. Upon request of any Board member who wishes to question or discuss an
item, that item shall be removed from the Consent Agenda. This item shall be transferred
onto the agenda for consideration.
J. Citizens Comment Period
Rules for Citizen Comment Period
To ensure that the affairs of the Board and its committees may be conducted in an orderly
manner, to ensure that all persons desiring to address the Board on matters pertinent to it
are afforded an opportunity to do so, to permit persons in attendance to observe and hear
the proceedings of the Board without distraction, and to permit to the fullest extent the
Board to conduct County business with minimal disruption, the following rules are
established.
(1) Each person desiring to speak during the Citizens’ Comment period on the agenda must
provide name and address prior to their comments.
(2) Each speaker is strongly encouraged to limit remarks to a period of three (3) minutes
per comment period; when two (2) minutes have passed the speaker may be reminded
that there is one (1) minute remaining.
(3) Speakers may not donate their time to other speakers.
(4) Speakers will not be permitted to use audiovisual materials or other visual displays, but
may present written and photographic materials to the Board members.
(5) Comments must be confined to matters germane to the business of the Board of
Supervisors and shall not be cumulative or repetitive.
(6) Speakers should address the Board with decorum – loud, boisterous, and disruptive
behavior, obscenity, and vulgarity should be avoided as well as other words or acts tending
to evoke violence or deemed to be a breach of the peace.
(7) The Citizens’ Comment period is not intended to be a question and answer period or
time for dialogue with County officials. Questions which are raised during a comment period
may at the discretion of the Board be responded to by County officials after sufficient time
for appropriate investigation.
(8) Speakers shall remain at the podium while addressing the Board.
(9) Speakers shall not be interrupted by audience comments, calls/whistles, laughter, or
other gestures. Individuals in the audience who do not abide by this policy after a warning
will be asked to leave the meeting.

(10) Expressive activities including, but not limited to, petitioning, picketing, displaying
signs and posters, solicitation, demonstrating, pamphlet distribution, and conducting polls
shall not be permitted within the Governmental Center Building or in any other building that
the Board is meeting.
These rules do not preclude persons from delivering to the Board or its Clerk written
materials including reports, statements, exhibits, letters, or signed petitions or to prohibit
persons from presenting oral or written comments on any subject germane to the business
of the Board to individual Board members or to the Board through its Clerk outside the
context of the public meeting.
K. Agenda Item Procedure
The following guidelines shall be followed for comment addressed to specific agenda items:
(1) In order to prevent obvious questions from consuming Board Meeting time, the
Chairman and/or designated person(s) will advise the speaker if a matter is to be
considered during some other time during the meeting.

Article V
Procedure for Dealing with Items Not on the Agenda
A. All matters not on the agenda must be raised during citizens comment period. Any
matter not on the agenda shall not be considered unless approved for consideration by the
majority of the Board present in accordance with Article IV, C (2).
B. For any special meeting, the business to be discussed shall be stated in the call for such
meeting. The Chairman or Administrator shall prepare a written agenda listing all items to
be considered for every special meeting. No other business shall be discussed or acted upon
unless approved for consideration by the majority of the Board present in accordance with
Article IV, C (2).

Article VI
Public Hearings
A. All public hearings will be advertised in accordance with the Virginia Code. Public hearings
may be postponed, continued or canceled at the discretion of the Board.
B. In addition to those required by law, the Board at its discretion may hold public hearings
when it decides that a hearing will be in the public interest.
C. The case before the Board shall be summarized by the Chairman or designated
person(s). If there is expected to be many speakers on the issue, interested parties wishing
to speak must sign the register at the rear of the room prior to the start of the hearing.
Each person wishing to speak will be called to the podium by the Chairman or designated
person(s) in the order such person signed the register and must state his or her name and
address for the record. Generally, each citizen should be provided an opportunity to speak.
Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes, unless waived by the Board.
D. Board Members shall limit their comments in public hearings to insure participation by
the public without Board interference.

Article VII
Appointment of Committees
Appointments to committees of the Board may be made by the Chairman. Appointments to
other authorities, boards, and commissions, shall be made only by member motion adopted
by a majority of the full Board. Prior to consideration of the nomination, the nominee shall
be notified to determine his or her willingness to serve and to determine if he or she meets
the qualifications for such appointment.

Article VIII
Duties of the County Administrator
The County Administrator shall:
A. Prepare the agenda for each meeting for approval in conformance with the agenda
preparation procedure outlined in these bylaws.
B. Keep a written record of all business transacted by the Board.
C. Administer the financial control procedures of the County.
D. Advise and inform the Board on all matters affecting County government.
E. Execute all formal documents authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
F. Provide and supervise all staff services directly under the control of the Board of
Supervisors.
G. The County Administrator shall be responsible for all personnel management of the
County. Department Directors, Coordinators, Supervisors or Managers will be hired and
dismissed with the consent of a majority of the Board of Supervisors.
H. Prepare an annual operating budget for the County government in accordance with
guidelines established by the State auditor’s office for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
He shall be responsible for maintaining adequate financial and accounting records on all
County business under his control.
I. Serve as the Board’s representative in all circumstances where the Chairman, Vice
Chairman, or a majority of the Board Members are not available.
J. Perform all other duties delegated by the Board as required by law.

Article IX
Amendments
A. The Bylaws may be amended by a recorded majority vote of the entire membership of
the Board provided that written notice has been given to all members of the Board and a
copy of the proposed amendment is sent with the notice, prior to said meeting.

B. The Bylaws may be suspended in whole or in part only upon the unanimous vote of Board
members present, relating to any matter before it.

Board of Supervisors

January 5, 2026

RUSSELL COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING

Russell County Governmental Center
Lebanon, Virginia 24266

RUSSELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
2026
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER
6:00 P.M.
January 5th, Monday
February 2nd, Monday
March 2nd, Monday
April 6th, Monday
May 4th, Monday
June 1st, Monday
July 6th, Monday
August 3rd, Monday
September 7th, Monday
October 5th, Monday
November 2nd, Monday
December 7th, Monday
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BOS Regular Board Meetings are on the first Monday of the month unless the BOS
reschedules due to holidays, county events, emergencies, or schedules.

Russell County

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Board of Supervisors

January 5, 2026

RUSSELL COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S BUDGET MEETINGS
Russell County Governmental Center
Lebanon, Virginia 24266

RUSSELL COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE
Date

Activity

01/16/26

Letter of Budget Requests to Departments, Offices, & Agencies

02/06/26

Departmental Budget Requests Due to County Administrator

02/27/26

Budget Expenditures Compiled

03/13/26

Revenue Projections Compiled

03/20/26

Budget Committee Workshop

03/27/26

Budget Committee Workshop

04/06/26

Full Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session

04/15/26

Advertise Public Hearing for Budget and Tax Rates

04/22/26

Advertise Public Hearing for Budget and Tax Rates

05/04/26

Hold Public Hearing on FY 2026/2027 Budget and Tax Rates

06/01/26

Approve Budget at Regular June Meeting

• Dates are subject to change if necessary based on schedules.
Russell County

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Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Action Item B-1
Presenter: Chairperson

6:00 PM

Approval of Minutes
Request approval of the minutes from the following meeting:
• December 8, 2025, Board Minutes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION(s):
Board discretion
SUGGESTED MOTION(s):
Motion to approve Board Minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Board Minutes

Russell County Government Center
137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011
www.russellcountyva.us

December 8, 2025
A regular monthly meeting of the Russell County Board of Supervisors was held on
Monday, December 8, 2025, 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:
Board Members Present Andrew Hensley
Lou Ann Wallace
Tara Dye
Steve Breeding
Rebecca Dye
Nate Kiser Arrived at 6:23 PM
David Eaton

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a quorum

Board Members Absent –
None
Also Present –
Lonzo Lester, Clerk
Rhonda Lester, Deputy Clerk
Tyler Starnes, County Attorney
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 Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to amend the agenda to add Larry Hughes & Eric McReynolds – VCDL (2A
Resolution); VCON Coalition as item number 3 under Presentations and add Discussion –
Consolidating Voting Districts & Decreasing BOS Representatives to Five Members as item
number 7 under County Attorney Reports and Requests.
The vote was:

Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and Rebecca
Dye
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nate Kiser
PRESENTATIONS
1. Ernie McFaddin – RC Data Center Machine & Tool Tax Ordinance
2. Bryant Skeens – RC Sheriff Department – MOU Mutual Search & Rescue/Swift Water
Rescue services
3. Larry Hughes & Eric McReynolds – VCDL (2A Resolution); VCON Coalition
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Ann Wallace to approve the minutes of
November 3, 2025, as presented.
The vote was:
Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and
Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nate Kiser
2. Approval of Expenditures:
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the
Board of Supervisors to approve the expenditures presented for payment.
The vote was:
Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, Tara Dye, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, and
Rebecca Dye
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Nate Kiser
3. Committee/Board Appointments:

a. Tourism Advisory Committee
Karen McGlothlin (Resigned)

4-Year Term June 30, 2027:

Tabled pending review by Tara Dye.
b. Russell County Planning Commission
Phillip Addington

4-Year Term

October 12, 2025

Holding placement per Lou Ann Wallace.
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
1. Larry Hughes – urged the County to draft letters to state and local leaders to help
establish, develop, and join the VCON Coalition.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Sheriff Bill Watson updated the Board on the recent joint task force drug indictments
and the interception & arrest of two individuals charged with scamming a local
resident into giving them money.
COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND REQUESTS
1. Commonwealth Energy Partners – Solar Project
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Tara Dye and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the Commonwealth Energy Partners – Solar Project Siting
Agreement pending the insertion of the word Native to item number f. Vegetative
Buffer.
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. RC Data Center Machine & Tool Tax Ordinance
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the
Board of Supervisors to approve the RC Data Center Machine & Tool Tax Ordinance
with the tax rate of .24�.
The vote was:
Aye: Andrew Hensley, Lou Ann Wallace, David Eaton, Steve Breeding, Rebecca Dye,
and Nate Kiser
Nay: Tara Dye
Abstain: None
Absent: None
3. RC DEQ County DEQ Landfill Assurance Letter of Credit – First Bank & Trust Co.
Motion made by Lou Ann Wallace, second Steve Breeding and duly agreed by the
Board of Supervisors to approve the RC DEQ County Landfill Assurance Letter of
Credit with First Bank & Trust Co.
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
4. Public Hearing – Transfer County Property to RC IDA Project Powder
Motion made by Nate Kiser, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the Public Hearing – Transfer County Property to RC IDA
Project Powder.
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

5. AML Grant Application for RC IDA Project Powder
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Andrew Hensley and duly agreed by the
Board of Supervisors to approve the AML Grant Application for RC IDA Project Powder.
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
6. RC County-Wide Forensic Audit Request for Proposals (RFP)
Update: The committee is conducting interviews.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Reports:
1. Russell County Road Reporting System
2. VDOT Monthly Road System Report
3. County & PSA Project Listing
4. VACo Preliminary Legislative Program 2026
Requests:
1. CPPD Water & Sewer Pure Salmon Grant - $275,000
Motion made by Steve Breding, second Tara Dye and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the CPPD Water & Sewer Pure Salmon Grant - $275,000.
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. VDOT Recreational Access Application – Tank Hollow Road
Motion made by Tara Dye, second Nate Kiser and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the VDOT Recreational Access Application – Tank Hollow
Road for $169,159.00.
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
3. RC November 2025 General Election Abstract of Votes
Motion made by Tara Dye, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the RC November 2025 General Election Abstract of Votes.
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
4. RC Sheriff Department Christmas with a Cop Request
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly agreed by the Board
of Supervisors to approve the RC Sheriff Department Christmas with a Cop Request
for $1,000.00.
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

5. DEQ FY2026 Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Nate Kiser and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the DEQ FY2026 Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant for
$20,235.04.
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
6. RC Sheriff Department Surplus of Vehicle
Motion made by Andrew Hensley, second Tara Dye and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the RC Sheriff Department Surplus of Vehicle – Ford Explorer.
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
7. RC Sheriff Department Purchase of Disaster Response Truck
Motion made by Nate Kiser, second Tara Dye and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve the RC Sheriff Department Purchase of Disaster Response
Truck (paid with donated funds).
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
8. RC Employee Early Payroll & Part-time Pay
Motion made by Steve Breeding, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the
Board of Supervisors to approve the RC Employee Early Payroll & Part-time Pay.

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
9. RC Employee Holiday Schedule
Motion made by Rebecca Dye, second Lou Ann Wallace and duly agreed by the Board
of Supervisors to approve the RC Employee Holiday Schedule to include December
24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st .
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
BOARD DISCUSSIONS & REMINDERS
Andrew Hensley – Merry Christmas. Remember what it’s about!
Lou Ann Wallace – Have a blessed Christmas.
Tara Dye – Merry Christmas.
Steve Breeding – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Check on your neighbors.
Rebecca Dye – Merry Christmas.
Nate Kiser – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
David Eaton – I would like for RCBOS to sponsor an Emergency Responders’ Dinner in
January.
Motion made by Tara Dye, second Steve Breeding and duly agreed by the Board of
Supervisors to approve sponsoring an Emergency Responders’ Dinner in January
using casino funds in the amount of $3,500.00.

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
ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Tara Dye, second Nate Kiser and duly agreed by the Board of Supervisors to
adjourn at 7:22 PM.
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
The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday January 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

_________________________
Clerk of the Board

_________________________
Chairperson

Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Action Item B-2
Presenter: Chairperson

6:00 PM

Approval of Expenditures
Request approval of the County’s December 2025 Monthly Expenditures:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION(s):
County’s December 2025 Monthly Expenditures are in compliance with budget and operational
services.
SUGGESTED MOTION(s):
Motion to approve County’s December 2025 Monthly Expenditures.
ATTACHMENTS:
• December 2025 Monthly Expenditures

Russell County Government Center
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Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Action Item B-3
Presenter: Chairperson

6:00 PM

Approval of Pre-Authorized Expenditures
Request authorization of the County’s 2026 Pre-Authorized Payment of Monthly Expenditures:

The list of general expenditures the Board approves annually to ensure the County
complies with the Virginia Procurement Act which requires all expenditures to be within
30 days or within the terms of the contracts. The expenditures are monthly operational
expenditures or approved contracts:
Reoccurring Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Operational Expenditures
(i.e. Utilities, Credit Card Payments, Facility/Park/Vehicle Maintenance, Withholding
payments (payroll), Debt service, Contracts, and Board approved expenditures)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION(s):
Board Discretion.
SUGGESTED MOTION(s):
Motion to authorize the County’s Pre-Authorized Payment of Monthly Expenditures.
ATTACHMENTS:
• None

Russell County Government Center
137 Highland Drive · Lebanon, Virginia 24266 · (276) 889-8000 · Fax (276) 889-8011
www.russellcountyva.us

Board of Supervisors

Action Item: B-4
Presenter: Chairperson

137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

6:00 PM

Board Appointments
Budget/Finance Committee
Vacant
Vacant

1 Year-Term
1 Year-Term

Cumberland Plateau Economic Development
John Bebber
Mike Bryant

1 Year-Term
1 Year-Term

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Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Action Item
Presenters - Attorney

6:00 PM

County Attorney Reports
1. RC Redistricting Ordinance…………...………………..……………………………..C-1
2. RC BOS Resolution – Reduction of Board of Supervisors Membership……...C-2
3. Virginia Constitutional Overreach Nullification (VCON)..………………………..C-3
4. Transfer County Property to RC IDA Project Powder…………………………….C-4
5. RC County-Wide Forensic Audit Requests for Proposals (RFP)……………….C-5
Staff Recommendation:
Board Discretion.
Suggested Motion:
Motion Required.
ATTACHMENTS:
•

Various

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Board of Supervisors
137 Highland Drive
Lebanon, VA 24266
Meeting: 1/5/26

Action Item D-1 – D-14
Presenter: Administrator

6:00 PM

County Administrator Reports & Requests
The County Administrator Reports & Request for January 2026:
REPORTS
1. RC First Responders Dinner – 1/10/26 @ 6 PM……………….……………………D-1
2. VACo Preliminary Legislative Program 2026……………………………………….D-2
3. 2026 VACo Local Government Day (2/5/26)...………….………………….....…….D-3
4. Governor’s Biennium Budget Amendments (FY26/27)…………………………...D-4
5. 2026 State & Local Economic Interests & Financial Disclosure Statements
& Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Training…………………………………….D-5
6. Russell County Road Reporting System……………………………………………D-6
7. VDOT Monthly Road System Report………..………………………………………..D-7
8. County & PSA Project Listing…………………………………………………………D-8
9. Honaker & Castlewood Canneries…………………………………………………....D-9
10. RC Disposal Sites Holiday Schedule………………………………………………...D-10
REQUESTS
11. RC First Responders Communication – Starlink Systems……………………….D-11
12. RC IT Services Contract Request for Proposal (RFP)..………………….………..D-12
13. DCJS CY 2026 VSTOP Grant Program - $66,667…………………………………..D-13
14. RC OAA Program – Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church……………..D-14
STAFF RECOMMENDATION(s):
Board Discretion.
SUGGESTED MOTION(s):
Board Discretion.

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Russell County BOS
VDOT Update
December 19, 2025 (for January 5th, 2026, Meeting)

Board Action Requests
The Residency is not requesting any Board action this month. However, the Residency is seeking the
Board’s input on the routes leading to Givens Elementary and Copper Creek Elementary. The routes

leading into both sites are designated as school routes (9000 numbers). They either need to be
abandoned, discontinued, or re-numbered depending on the type of use.
We understand a daycare center (Givens Child Development Center) is in the old Givens
Elementary School. If this is the case, this route can be renumbered and left in the system. If any
plans are known for Copper Creek Elementary, we can make changes as appropriate based on
those plans.
Maintenance Activities – Underway / Completed
Maintenance activities completed over the past month include:
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Gravel roadbed maintenance was performed on Route 743.

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Pothole Patching (hand) was completed on portions of Routes 19, 71 and 658.

•

Boom Axing (brush cutting) was completed on portions of Route 770.

•

Pavement Repairs - Pine Creek Road (Route 632 - CST Funds) has been completed.

•

Culvert installation (3) on Century Farm Road (Route 667– CST Funds) has been completed.

Maintenance Activities – Planned
•

Boom ax work on various routes throughout the County.

•

Ditching at various locations throughout the County.

•

Pothole patching – this will be limited to utilization of ‘cold patch’ for the worst of the worst
locations as asphalt plants have largely closed.

•

Paving approximately ½ mile of Route 611 (Ervintown Road – CST Funds) scheduled for next
spring.

Snow Operations
Crews were activated for multiple snow events over the last several weeks.

Rural Rustic / 6 Year Plan Projects
Pipe replacement has been completed on Route 746 and paving will be completed spring 2026.
Work is planned to begin on Route 867 (Glade Hollow Road) in late winter / early spring 2026.

Recreational Access Road Project Application
Residency staff have recently worked with County personnel and VDOT Central Office staff to complete the
request for funding of improvements to Route 1207 (Tank Hollow Road). The Board passed a resolution to
proceed with the application during the spring 6-year plan update. The application is scheduled to be
presented to the Commonwealth Transportation Board at the Board’s January 2026 meeting.

Non — VDOT Projects
Pure Salmon Project
The County has satisfied all the requirements to begin construction on the access road, with eligible
construction activities reimbursed using the $850,000 in EDA funds allocated to the project. The project must
be delivered in accordance with the roles, responsibilities and requirements of the following:
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Standard Project Administration Agreement between the County and VDOT, dated 1/05/2025
EDA Access Road Program Guidelines
The Locally Administered Project (LAP) Manual, specifically those sections for State-funded projects
Other applicable local, state, and federal regulations
The Appendix 5-A certifications

Bizzack has completed construction of the turn lane off Route 19 through placement of the intermediate
asphalt layer. The surface course of asphalt will be placed at a later date.
Three Rivers Destination Center
No new VDOT activity this month on this project.

Residency staff stand ready to respond to inquiries and provide explanations but also offer the 1800-FORROAD call to enter work order requests into VDOT's tracking system.

COUNTY PROJECTS
ACTIVITY LIST
COMPLETED PROJECTS
1. Commonwealth Attorney Offices- Paint, Carpet, Drop Ceilings – Completed.
2. Cleveland Community Center – Remodel – Due to Flood - Completed.
3. Swords Creek Community Center – Floor Replaced - Completed.
4. Sheriff/911 Offices – Lighting Project – Completed.
5. Cannery Seasonal Equipment Updates – Completed
6. Court Services Division – Drop Ceiling – Completed.

IN-PROGRESS PROJECTS
7. Russell County Animal Shelter Project – Site Development – Town of Lebanon Zoning – In
Progress
8. Fire Department & Community Center Generators – Equipment Ordered – Installation in
Progress
9. Cleveland Community Center – Window Replacement Ordered, IT Upgrade Completed, and
Playground Equipment – In Progress
10. Castlewood Community Center – Roof replaced – Scheduled.
11. Library – Bathrooms Renovation – Materials Ordered – In Progress.
12. HVAC Unit – Government Center – Unit Ordered – Scheduled.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
FOR
INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (IT) SERVICES

SOLICITATION NUMBER:

RFP RC-001-2026

TITLE:

IT Services Contract

RFP CLOSING DATE/TIME:

January 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (EST)

In compliance with this RFP and with all the conditions imposed therein and hereby incorporated
by reference, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services in accordance with the
attached signed proposal or as mutually agreed upon by subsequent negotiation.

Company Name
Authorized Signature
Phone Number

Date

Name Printed

Fax Number

Note: Russell County does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with
the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4343.1 or against an Offeror because of race, religion, color, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination
in employment.

RFP SUBMISSION FORM
Name of RFP:

IT Services Contract

RFP Number:

RFP RC-001-2026

Closing Date/Time:

January 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (EST)

SECTION I - COMPANY IDENTIFICATION AND OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE
Contact Person:

Company:

Title:
Telephone No:

Address:

FAX No:

Remittance
Address:

Email:

Indicate Which:

Corporation [ ]

Minority Owned/Controlled Bus.

Partnership [ ]
Yes [ ]

No [ ]

Sole Prop. [ ]
Small Bus. Yes [ ]

No [ ]

Organized under the laws of the State of
Principal place of business at
FEIN:
Following are the names and address of all people who have an ownership interest of 3% or
more in the Company: (Attach more sheets if necessary)

Name
Address

SECTION II - CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
This solicitation is subject to the provisions of Section 2.2-3100 et. seq., Virginia Code
Annotated and the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act.
The Offeror [ ] is [ ] is not aware of any information bearing on the existence of any
potential organizational conflict of interest.
SECTION III – COLLUSION
I certify that this submission is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection
with any corporation, firm, or person submitting an offer for the same services, materials,
supplies, or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I understand
collusive bidding is a violation of the State and Federal law and may result in fines,
prison sentences, and civil damage awards.
I hereby certify that the responses to the above representations, certifications, and other
statements are accurate and complete. I agree to abide by all conditions of this RFP and
certify that I am authorized to sign for the Offeror.

Signature

Date

Name (Printed)

Title

OFFEROR MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH ITS PROPOSAL PACKAGE

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PURPOSE
Russell County seeks a qualified contractor to provide Informational Technology Services for its
governmental facilities. Russell County desires to establish a four-year service contract, with
option of two re-negotiated “one-year extensions” for informational technology services for the
County’s non-school related IT systems and equipment.
The primary purpose of the RFP for Russell County IT services is to ensure system
maintenance service for all County’s non-school related IT systems on a timely and consistent
basis.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Services
a) Contractor agrees to perform to the County’s satisfaction the technical services set forth
in the attached “Specification of Services” (“Services”) with the standard of care and
skill customarily provided in the industry for performance of such services, and to
devote such amount of its business during the Term as is necessary to fulfill all its
duties and obligations hereunder.
b) Contractor agrees that should County determine, in its sole discretion, that any of
Contractor’s agents or employees has been unable to discharge duties for any cause or
has failed or refused to perform Services under this Agreement in a manner satisfactory
to County, then County shall notify Contractor in writing of such opinion. Contractor
shall immediately substitute the agent or employee with a replacement acceptable to
County.
A description of various IT Scope of Services under consideration is attached to this
document as Appendix 1. Location of Services to be provided is attached as Appendix 2.
2. Payment for Services
a) In full consideration for the Services, County shall pay Contractor a fee per hour of
$___ ____ in accordance with the rates and guidelines set forth in the attached
“Specification of Compensation.”
b)

Contractor shall issue a monthly invoice to the County detailing all work performed
during the previous month. County shall pay these monthly invoices within 30 days of
receipt.

c) On notice to Contractor, County may withhold payments for unsatisfactory performance
results and/or question any item reflected on Contractor's invoice. Pending settlement
or resolution of the issue, County’s nonpayment shall not constitute a default of this
Agreement. County shall pay all invoiced amounts not in dispute.
d)

County must consent in writing prior to Contractor’s working in excess of the maximum
work values set forth in the attached Specifications.

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3. Contractor’s Capacity and Responsibilities
a) It is expressly understood that Contractor shall perform the Services as an independent
contractor and is not an agent, associate, partner, joint venture, or employee of the
County. Contractor agrees that the manner in which it performs its obligations under this
Agreement is solely within its direction and control subject to the terms and conditions of
the attached Specifications, and that it is not entitled to tax withholding, Worker’s
Compensation, unemployment compensation or any employee benefits, statutory or
otherwise.
b) Contractor understands and agrees that its employees, agents, and representatives will
not be treated as employees of the County for any purpose and are not entitled to
receive pension or other retirement benefits, medical, dental, severance, leaves of
absence, sick leave, death, disability, vacations, tuition assistance or any other County
benefit.
c) Contractor shall not have the authority to enter into any contract or agreement to bind
County and shall not represent to third parties that Contractor has such authority.
d) Contractor represents and warrants that its personnel have or will obtain and maintain all
necessary licenses, permissions, certifications, authorizations, registrations, and
approvals required for the provision of Services under this Agreement; that all Services
included in the Specifications shall be performed in a professional manner by qualified
personnel in accordance with recognized industry standards, and that all projects will be
timely completed, even if doing so requires Contractor to work evenings and weekends.
4. Confidentiality of Information
a)

Contractor acknowledges and agrees to make best efforts to maintain in a secure
fashion the confidentiality of any tangible or intangible information revealed, obtained or
developed during the course of or in connection with the performance of the Services,
including without limitation any information (in whatever media) contained in any staff or
health, personnel record, or about the operations, programs, finances, administration, or
any other information or data about which Contractor becomes aware which is or may be
a confidential and proprietary nature ("Confidential Information”).

b)

Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it shall treat all Confidential Information with
the strictest confidence and secrecy and shall not disclose any Confidential Information
to any third party, or use Confidential Information for Contractor's own purposes or other
than for the benefit of County in performing the Services under this Agreement, during
the term of this Agreement and at all times, without the prior written consent of County.
Contractor also agrees that any dissemination of Confidential Information within its own
business operation shall be restricted to "a need-to-know basis" for the purpose of
performing the Services hereunder.

c)

This provision shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement. All notes,
memoranda, records and writings consisting of any Confidential Information or made by
Contractor relative to the business of County shall be and remain the property of County

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and shall be destroyed or handed over to County on demand and in any event on the
termination of this Agreement.
5. Property Rights
a)

Contractor agrees that all work product, tangible or intangible, including any image,
computer program, report, document, data, copyrightable work, invention, improvement,
discovery, design or other intellectual property right conceived, created or developed by
Contractor, solely or with others, related to the performance of Services under this
Agreement, and all copies of any of the foregoing (“Deliverables”), are the sole,
exclusive and absolute property of County and shall be disclosed thereto, it being
intended that such Deliverables shall be deemed „works made for hire‟. Contractor
agrees to assign all rights therein to County.

6. Assignment
Contractor may not assign, transfer, subcontract, delegate or otherwise dispose of its
interest or delegate any part of its duties hereunder without the prior written consent of
County. No such assignment shall relieve Contractor from liability with respect to any of
its obligations or liabilities hereunder. This Agreement shall be binding on any assigns.
7. Compliance with Laws
Contractor agrees to comply at its expense with all applicable federal, state, county and
local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes in the performance of its obligations
under this Agreement, including but not limited to the procurement of licenses, permits
and certificates where required.
Contractor warrants to County that it has full legal right to enter this Agreement and that
neither the Services to be performed nor any work product (Deliverable) to be provided
will violate any agreement or infringe the rights of any third party, including any contract
right, patent, copyright, or other property right.
8. Insurance
Consultant will secure, purchase, and maintain, at its own expense, the following
insurance policies in full force and effect during all periods of Service covered by this
Agreement:
Statutory workers compensation covering the Service will be performed, disability
benefits and employer's liability coverage in amounts not less than $500,000 per
accident or disease.
Commercial general liability insurance with limits of $500,000 per occurrence, bodily
injury, and property damage $500,000 per occurrence. This policy shall be written on an
“occurrence” basis, shall apply on a primary basis irrespective of any other insurance,
whether collectible or not.

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Each insurance policy described above shall be endorsed to name Russell County
Virginia as an “Additional Insured” for all activities covered by this Agreement.
The definition of Additional Insured shall include all of County’s trustees, officers,
employees, agents, and representatives. Further, coverage for the Additional
Insureds shall apply on a primary basis irrespective of any other insurance,
whether collectible or not.
Contractor will, at least ten (10) days before the initial period of Services undertaken
pursuant to this Agreement, and prior to any expiration or anniversary of the respective
policy terms, deposit the certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with all
insurance provisions noted above. Contractor accepts that failure to provide adequate or
proper certification of insurance, specifically including County as “Additional Insured,”
shall immediately be deemed a breach of contract.
It is further agreed that Contractor will require all subcontractors and others acting under
its direction or control in performing the Services to: (a) execute an insurance and
indemnification agreement in favor of County with the Indemnifying Parties agreeing to
the same terms and conditions as is contained herein, (b) maintain the same insurance
coverage set forth herein, and (c) provide certificates of insurance evidencing the
required coverage and naming County as “Additional Insured.”
Indemnification
Contractor shall, at its own expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County,
its officers, employees, representatives and agents, from and against any loss, liability,
damages, costs or expenses (including attorney’s fees) of any nature whatsoever arising
from any claim or action, including any claim or action against County for infringement of
any patent, copyright, trade secret or other intellectual property, related to Contractor’s
provision of the Services contemplated by this Agreement or breach of any
obligation, representation, or warranty set forth herein. Contractor shall have the right to
conduct the defense of any such claim or action and all negotiations for its settlement.
County may participate in any such defense or negotiations to protect its interest.
9. Breach of Agreement; Termination
a) Any of the following events shall be deemed an event of default:
(i) Contractor does not fulfill its obligations to [maintain and install software/equipment]
in accordance with the Specification of Services.
b) In any case where Contractor has failed to perform or has delivered non-conforming
goods or services, County may deliver a “Notice to Cure” to Contractor, detailing the
instances of noncompliance. Contractor shall have 10 days to reply and recommend
remedial action. If Contractor and County agree, Contractor shall have 30 days after
receipt of the Notice to cure the noncompliance. If a solution cannot be reached within
10 days after Contractor’s receipt of the Notice, County may terminate this Agreement.
c) The County may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at its convenience, on no
less than thirty 30 days’ written notice to Contractor.

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d) On any termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall stop work, terminate all
subcontracts, and deliver to County all Confidential Information, County property, works
for hire and such work in process as the County may request. County shall have no
liability to Contractor beyond payment for Services rendered to and accepted by County
prior to the effective date of the termination. Contractor may recover actual cancellation
costs incurred before the effective date of termination if Contractor submits a claim for
such costs, supported by third party invoices, to County within thirty (30) days of receipt
of the termination notice. The remedies provided herein with respect to any termination
are exclusive and in lieu of any other remedies available at law or equity.
e) Any cancellation or termination by County, whether for default or otherwise, shall be
without prejudice to any claims or damages or other rights of County against
Contractor. If any fees or expenses have been prepaid by County, Contractor shall
refund a pro rata portion of such fees or expenses.
SPECIFICATION OF COMPENSATION
I.

COST ESTIMATE STATEMENT

Contractor shall prepare and submit to County for approval the Specification of Services
statement annexed hereto. The Specification of Services statement shall include:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
II.

Description of the overall services to be performed,
Estimated costs,
Names and billing rates of the individuals.

MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor and County Administrator will review the progress of the work each month.
III.

GENERAL BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS:

Bid proposals will be evaluated on several criteria deemed to be in the best interests of Russell
County, including, but not limited to, contract price, experience level of employees, company
business profile, ability to meet specific IT needs as detailed in Appendix 1 on a timely and
consistent basis.
Considerations of the information technology services of this RFP include, but not limited to, the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Bidder business profile, including bidder company history, length of time in business,
number, and qualifications of IT service technicians, at both a senior and apprentice
level.
Capability to provide routine IT services on a timely and auditable basis.
Ability to service the entire range of vendors and unit types to be found on the County’s
base of installed equipment.
Availability of trained and experienced service technicians and helpers.

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5.

Price for delivery of services for the contract period described in the RFP.

ISSUING OFFICE
The Russell County Administrator is the issuing officer for this Request for Proposals (RFP) and
the point of contact for questions.
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator
137 Highland Drive, Suite A, Lebanon, VA 24266
Phone: (276) 889-8000
E-mail: [email protected]
ANTICIPATED RFP SCHEDULE
Issuance of RFP Documents

January 6, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission Offeror

January 28, 2026

Each offeror must provide three (3) printed copies of the proposal; one printed copy should be
marked “Original.” The outside of the sealed envelope or box containing the proposals should
be marked with the offeror’s name and clearly labeled “Russell County IT Services Contract”
before delivering to the Issuing Office. In order to be considered, all proposals must be
physically received by the Issuing Office before 3:00 p.m., EST, on January 28, 2026.
Proposals should be delivered to:
If by USPS mail:

If by overnight courier:

Russell County
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator
137 Highland Drive, Suite A,
Lebanon, VA 242466

Russell County
Lonzo Lester, County Administrator
137 Highland Drive, Suite A
Lebanon, VA 24266

Telephone, facsimile or electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.
Proposals received after the specified closing time will not be given further
consideration.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The County reserves the right to request services in addition to those specified or implied by this
Request for Proposal (RFP), that are within the scope of services normally performed by the
Offeror, at any time during the term of the resulting contract.
PROPOSAL PREPARATION
An authorized representative of the Offeror shall sign the proposal. All information requested
should be submitted. Failure to submit all information requested may result in the Russell
County requiring prompt submission of missing information and/or giving lowered evaluation of
the proposal. Proposals which are substantially incomplete or lacking key information may be
rejected by Russell County. Mandatory requirements are those required by law or regulation or
are such that they cannot be waived and are not subject to negotiation.
Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise
description of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be placed on
completeness and clarity of content. The offeror’s proposal should provide all the information
that it considers pertinent to its qualifications for the project, and which respond to the Scope of
Services described.
Each copy of the proposal should be bound or contained in a single volume where practical. All
documents submitted with the proposal should be contained in that single volume.
Ownership of all data, materials and documentation originated and prepared for Russell County
pursuant to the RFP will belong exclusively to Russell County and be subject to public
inspection in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Trade secrets or
proprietary information submitted by an offeror shall not be subject to public disclosure under
the Virginia FOIA; however, the Offeror must invoke the protections of Section 2.2-4342(D) of
the Code of Virginia, in writing, either before or at the time the data or other material is
submitted. Offerors must specifically identify the data or materials to be protected and state the
reasons why protection is necessary. Russell County reserves the right to ask for additional
clarification prior to establishing protection.
SELECTION PROCESS
This contract will be awarded utilizing the process of competitive negotiation as prescribed in §
2,2-4302.2 (A) (4), Code of Virginia.
A proposal evaluation committee shall engage in individual discussions with two or more
offerors deemed fully qualified, responsible, and suitable based on initial responses and with
emphasis on professional competence, to provide the required services. Repetitive informal
interviews may be utilized. At the conclusion of these discussions, based on evaluation factors
published in this Request for Proposal and all information developed in the selection process to
this point, the proposal evaluation committee shall select in the order of preference two or more
offerors whose professional qualifications and proposed services are deemed most meritorious.
Negotiations shall then be conducted, beginning with the offeror ranked first. If a contract
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and reasonable and pursuant to contractual terms and conditions acceptable to the evaluation
committee, an award shall be made to that offeror. Otherwise, negotiations with the offeror
ranked first shall be formally terminated and negotiations conducted with the offeror ranked
second, and so on until such a contract can be negotiated at a fair and reasonable price.
PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SCORING
Factors to be considered by the proposal evaluation committee in determining which Offeror(s)
will be selected for interviews/discussions will include, but are not necessarily limited to:

a) Qualification and experience of staff assigned to this contract;
b) Availability and time commitment of staff assigned to this contract;
c) Understanding of the scope of services requested in this RFP;
d) Recent relevant experience related to IT systems;
e) Approach or method of providing the requested services;
f) Methods for ensuring accountability and responsiveness to the County;
g) Non-Binding Estimate of Cost;
h) The results of interviews and/or discussions with Offerors; and
i) References.
REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
The County of Russell reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal or reject any or all
proposals received.
PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE PERIOD
Any proposal in response to this RFP shall be valid for ninety (90) days. At the end of the ninety
days, the offer may be withdrawn at the written request of the Offeror. If the offer is not promptly
withdrawn (within five business days) at that time, it remains in effect until an award is made or
the solicitation is canceled.
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS CONCERNING THIS RFP
Pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-4316, questions or comments concerning this RFP shall be
submitted in writing via email to [email protected] or by regular mail to Lonzo
Lester, 137 Highland Drive, Suite A, Lebanon, VA 24266.

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CONTRACT AWARD
The award of any contract will be made in accordance with the statutes for competitive
negotiation for professional contracts contained in Virginia Code § 2.2-4301. It is the County’s
intent to enter into a contract with the successful Offeror. If the County determines in writing
and in its sole discretion that only one Offeror is fully qualified, or that one Offeror is clearly
more highly qualified than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and
awarded to that Offeror. Upon the award or the announcement of the decision to award a
contract as a result of this solicitation, the County will provide email notification to all offerors.
NOTICE OF AWARD/PROTEST
All offerors shall be provided a written Notice of Award via email. Any offeror who desires to
protest the decision to award the contract shall submit such protest in writing to Lonzo Lester,
County Administrator, 137 Highland Drive, Suite A, Lebanon, Virginia 24266 no later than ten
days after the announcement of the decision to award. The written protest shall include the
basis for the protest and the relief sought. The County Administrator shall issue a decision in
writing within ten days stating the reasons for the action taken. This decision shall be final
unless the offeror appeals within ten days of receipt of such written decision by invoking
administrative procedures meeting the standards of § 2.2-4365, Code of Virginia, if available, or
in the alternative by instituting legal action as provided in § 2.2-4364. Nothing in this subsection
shall be construed to permit an offeror to challenge the validity of the terms or conditions of the
Request for Proposal. Pending final determination of any protest or appeal, the validity of a
contract awarded and accepted in good faith in accordance with this RFP shall not be affected
by the fact that a protest or appeal has been filed.
ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING
By submitting a proposal, Offeror certifies that its proposal is made without collusion or fraud
and that it has not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other offeror,
supplier or subcontractor in connection with their proposal, and that it has not conferred on any
public employee having official responsibility for this procurement transaction any payment,
loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services or anything of more than nominal value,
present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value was
exchanged. Furthermore, the provisions, requirements, and prohibitions contained in Sections
2.2-4367 through 2.2- 4377 of the Virginia Code, pertaining to bidders, offerors, contracts and
subcontractors, are applicable to this RFP, as are the provisions, requirements, and prohibitions
contained in Sections 2.2-3100 through 2.2-3131 of the Virginia Code.
DEBARMENT STATUS
By submitting their proposals, Offerors certify that they are not currently debarred by the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Russell County, Virginia, or any other locality from submitting bids or
proposals on contracts for the type of Services/deliverables covered by this solicitation, nor are
they an agent of any person or entity that is currently so debarred.
In compliance with this Request for Proposals and to all the conditions imposed herein, the
undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services in accordance with the attached signed
proposal or as mutually agreed upon in writing by subsequent negotiation.

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Company Name and Address:
Date:
Name:
Title:
Telephone:
Email:
Signature:

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Appendix 1
List of Informational Technology Services
Informational Technology Services
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Cabling
Surveillance Site Planning/Mapping
Surveillance System Installation
Surveillance System Management
PC Installation
PC Repair
PC Setup
Printer Installation
Printer Repair
Copier Repair
AS400
○ Work with Varying Devices
○ Various Network Settings
○ Client Access Installation
○ IBM Line Printer Repair
○ Legasuite Maintenance
○ Virtual Printer Setup
○ Work with Outque
Microsoft Office Installation & Repair
Cell Phone Setup
Cell Phone Repair
Data Recovery
Data Backup
Setup and Maintenance of BrightSign
VPN Setup and Maintenance
Various Firewall Support
Work with POE Phones
Email and Internet Security
Norton and Malwarebytes Maintenance
Maintenance of Registrar Voting Machines
Access Point Setup, Installation, and Maintenance
Installation and Maintenance of Cell Phone Extenders
Switch and Patch Panel Installation and Maintenance
Various Visual Aid Installations
Guard911 Installation and Maintenance
Network Scanning
Complete Cabling Renovation
Aid Virginia Supreme Court in Maintaining Circuit Court Clerk and District Court Clerk
Audio Visual Installation and Maintenance
Telemetry Support
Maintain Email Accounts
Maintain dotgov Account
Maintain IIS Server

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Appendix 2
Maintenance Service Specifications
Informational Technology Service Locations
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Russell County Government Center
○ Board of Supervisors Office
○ Treasurer’s Office
○ Commissioner’s Office
○ Assessor’s Office/Reassessment Contractor
○ Building Inspector’s Office
○ Community Work Program
○ Conference Center
○ Virginia Tech Extension Office
○ Emergency Management Office
○ Maintenance Department
Russell County Courthouse
○ Commonwealth Attorney’s Office
○ Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
○ Circuit Court Judge’s Office
○ District Court Clerk’s Office
○ Court Security
Russell County Sheriff's Office
Russell County 911 Center
Russell County Registrar’s Office
Russell County Social Services
Russell County Public Library
○ Lebanon Library
○ Honaker Library
Russell County PSA
○ Administrative Office
Russell County Canneries
○ Castlewood Cannery
○ Honaker Cannery
Russell County Community Centers
Russell County Animal Shelter
Russell County Solid Waste Department

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Russell County Virginia
Opioid Program Grant Application for
Individual Awards
1. Contact Information
a. Name:

Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church
_______________________________________________

24 Tate Street, Lebanon VA 24266
b. Physical address: ____________________________________________________________________
Same as Above
c. Mailing adress: ______________________________________________________________________
(if different than physical address)

d. Contact Person for this application
i.

MacKenzie Stansfield
Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Pastor
ii. Job Title: ________________________________________________________________________
(276) 889-2721
(276) 623-7464
iii. Office Phone: ___________________________
Cell Phone: _______________________________
[email protected]
iv. Email: __________________________________________________________________________

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Opioid Program Grant Application
Individual Awards
FY 2026 & FY 2027
Grant Project Timeline Workbook
Grant Performance Measures Workbook

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4. Project Proposal
Complete the information below for each project the program is requesting to be funded.

Recovery at Lebanon
_______________________________________________

a. Name:

Recovery at Lebanon Food Sustainability
b. Project name: _______________________________________________________________________
c. Contact Person for this application
i.

MacKenzie Stansfield
Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Pastor
ii. Job Title: ________________________________________________________________________
(276) 889-2721
(276) 623-7464
iii. Office Phone: ___________________________
Cell Phone: _______________________________
[email protected]
iv. Email: __________________________________________________________________________
d. Is this project:
A new effort for the program. Opioid Program Grant Amount Requested: ___________________
A proposed supplement or enhancement to a project or effort that is already in place.
2010
How long has the project existed? ________________________________________________

A combination of enhancing an existing project/effort with new components.
How long has the project existed? _________________________________________________
e.

Provide a brief narrative description of the proposed project.

Lebanon Memorial UMC currently hosts a weekly recovery-focused meeting, similar to Celebrate
Recovery, providing a safe space for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. With support
from the Opioid Program Grant, we will expand the impact of this program by addressing two critical
barriers: transportation and nutritional support.
Funds will be used to provide rides and light meals during weekly meetings. These supports are small
in cost but highly impactful, ensuring participants can attend regularly and stay engaged in their
recovery journey.

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f.

Describe the objectives of this project

1. Increase access to recovery meetings by reducing transportation barriers for at least 15-20
participants per week.
2. Provide consistent nutritional support at recovery gatherings, ensuring participants feel welcomed,
valued, and sustained during sessions.
3. Foster long-term engagement in recovery efforts by building community support, reducing
loneliness, and creating fellowship among participants.
4. Strengthen partnerships with local churches and community organizations to create a broader, more
connected recovery network.

g. How was the need determined and how does that need relate to abatement?

Russell County and surrounding rural areas continue to experience high rates of opioid use disorder,
with limited resources for recovery and community support. Transportation barriers and food insecurity
further limit participation in local programs, particularly for individuals living in poverty or unstable
circumstances.
In addition, loneliness and isolation are significant struggles in our rural community. Many individuals
battling addiction lack strong support networks, which increases relapse risk. Providing a welcoming
environment with fellowship and shared meals helps participants feel less isolated and more
connected.
This need has also been affirmed by conservations with other local churches and community
organizations who have partnered with us, showing that this effort is part of a larger, county-wide
response to addition.

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h. Briefly describe (name or organization, description of role, budget, etc.) the organization(s), including
any sub-recipients or contractors (if known) that will be involved in this project. Attach any contracts
and/or memoranda of understanding/agreement. If not fully executed, a draft or a narrative describing
the scope of services may suffice.

-Lebanon Memorial UMC: provides facilities, leadership, and volunteers.
-Other local churches: assist in volunteer support, referrals, and community encouragement.
-Community organizations: help with participant referrals and resources.
-Local volunteers/community members: assist with transportation and meal preparation.
-The Annual Request OAA Funds - $12,000.

i.

Who are the targeted beneficiaries, and how many persons are expected to participate per year?

The primary beneficiaries are adults in Russell County and neighboring areas impacted by opioid use
disorder. We expect 15-25 participants per week to benefit directly from transportation and food
support, with indirect benefits to families and caregivers. Collaboration with local churches and
organizations will expand the reach and sustainability of the program.

j.

Is the project classified as evidence-based?
Yes
No
If yes, attach supporting information to this application.

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k. Is the project classified as evidence-informed?
Yes
No
If yes, attach supporting information to this application.
l.

Has this project been certified or credentialed by a state/federal government agency, or other
organization/non-profit?
Yes
No
If yes, attach supporting information to this application.

m. Has this project received any awards or recognition?
Yes
No
If yes, attach supporting information to this application.
n. Does this project have components other than opioid-related treatment as defined?
No, it is 100% related to opioid treatment
Yes, there are other substances involved
If yes, what is the approximate percentage of the project that covers opioid-related abatement
(i.e., 20% of the patients who seek services have opioid-related disorders)?

o. Attach a budget for FY2026 and a budget for FY2027 with line-item details for the project.
p. Complete and attach a project timeline for each project covering both FY2026 and FY2027
q. Complete and attach a performance measurement workbook for each project covering both FY2026
and FY2027
r.

(Optional) Attach any letters of support, articles, or other items that may assist the Board of
Supervisors in making an award decision for this program grant application.

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