Russell County Board of Supervisors - August 3rd, 2026

The Russell County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 3, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board approved the public auction of the Oak Grove School property, with clear disclosures about the building's poor condition and environmental hazards such as asbestos and lead. They also reviewed and passed a new solid waste tipping fee ordinance aimed at recovering the county's costs for waste disposal, including penalties for non-residents illegally dumping waste. The ordinance includes specific fees for tire disposal due to labor-intensive processing. Additionally, the board approved a tax exemption waiver for the Cland Plateau Regional Housing Authority and authorized a monthly rental rate increase from $100 to $600 for certain county properties, with a month-to-month lease arrangement. Discussions also touched on capital improvement projects, including upgrades to the Cleveland Community Center water system and ongoing road maintenance. The board set the next meeting date for August 14, 2026.