Now on the 8th day of September 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.
Gossen asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.
Prayer was led by Vice-Chairman Chandler. The Board reviewed the minutes of the August 25, 2025 regular meeting. Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the minutes. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the September 3, 2025 special meeting. Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the minutes. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the blanket purchase orders as filed in the County Clerk’s office. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the report of fees collected in the month of August for the following offices: Assessor, Election Board, County Commissioners, Treasurer, Court Clerk, Sheriff, and County Clerk. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the allocation of alcoholic beverage tax collections for the month of August to be distributed to the cities and towns within Washita County as follows: Bessie - $40819, Burns Flat - $4,368.96, Canute - $1,107.95, Colony - $251.19, Cordell - $6,223.76, Corn - $1,327.73, Dill City - $941.98, Foss - $226.52, Rocky - $287.08, and Sentinel - $1,711.25. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the allocation of motor vehicle tax collections for the month of August to be distributed to the cities and towns within Washita County as follows: Bessie - $120.84, Burns Flat - $1,265.18, Canute - $322.90, Colony - $71.98, Cordell - $1,811.93, Corn - $388.93, Dill City - $274.04, Foss - $68.01, Rocky - $83.86, and Sentinel - $498.55. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to sign the Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriations received by the County in August for the following funds: Highway $446,969.10, CBRI - $31,649.06, 911 Phone Fees $6,151.53, Assessor Revolving fee - $165.00, County Clerk Lien Fee - $1,054.80, County Clerk Records Management & Preservation - $3,470.00, Court Clerk Payroll - $5,554.48, Resale Property $12,212.84, Sheriff Commissary - $8,570.11, Sheriff Service Fee - $62,997.70, Treasurer Mortgage Certification - $240.00, Law Library - $381.40, Drug Court Trust & Agency - $7,435.88, Family Drug Court - $2,531.25, Court Clerk Records Management & Preservation - $477.50, Ambulance ST- $6,979.18, Extension ST - $5,747.56, Fair ST - $2,052.70, Jail-ST - $82,843.20, Rural Fire ST - $13,547.81, Senior Citizens ST - $4,515.94, Jail Debt Payments - $56,958.11. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board reviewed a letter from District Attorney, Angela Marsee, disqualifying the District Attorney’s office as legal counsel for the Board of County Commissioners and the Excise Board in the matter of budget allocations for the Assessor’s Office and approving the hiring of outside counsel for the boards. Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to accept the letter of disqualification. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board reviewed an Engagement Letter from Coffee Lawson Fields PLLC to represent the Board of County Commissioners and Excise Board in response to a letter received from Fellers Snider representing the County Assessor in the matter of budget allocations. Motion made Chandler seconded by Gossen to approve the letter to retain the legal services of Coffee Lawson Fields PLLC to represent the Board of County Commissioners and Excise Board in this matter. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to approve the Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant for a grass drill and trailer for the Washita County Conservation District. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2025-47 outlining the distribution, fund number, and accounts numbers to be used for the Preserving and Advancing County Transportation (PACT) funds being received by Washita County as a result of HB2758. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the Request for Reimbursement/Payment for the 4th quarter of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to table the contract between Doris Gunning and Washita County for the purchase of real property located in the N/2 S/2 NW/4 of Section 35, Township 10 North, Range 17 West, 100 E. McClary in Cordell. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board opened Bid No. 2025-07 for medical services at the Washita County Justice Center. Bids were received from the following: Cordell Memorial Hospital - $42,000 per year ($3500.00 per month). Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to table awarding the bid for further review. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes. Bids are on file in the County Clerk’s Office.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the following purchase order claims for payment: 2024-2025: Highway 1554, Warren Power & Machinery Inc., 46668.00, Equipment; SH Funding Assistance Grant 116, C.O.P.S. Products LLC, 216.00, Uniforms; 2025-2026: General 195, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 212.20, Fuel 196, US Fleet Tracking, 449.25, Travel 197, P2 Services, 195.00, Drug Testing 198, AT&T, 125.20, Internet Service 199, Standley Systems, 226.07, Copier Lease 200, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 49.48, Fuel 201, Farmers Coop Bessie, 3929.14, Fuel 202, Office Depot, 58.80, Supplies 203, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, 0.78, Travel 204, City of Cordell, 6378.44, Utilities 205, Techsico Enterprise Solutions, 1850.95, Service 206, Shelburne Heating & Air, 510.00, Service 207, Britton Kuykendall & Miller, 5275.00, Service 208, Russell Enterprises Inc, 545.00, Repair Service 209, AT&T, 217.94, Pots Lines 210, AT&T, 78.25, Internet Service 211, Days Pest Control Inc., 270.00, Pest Control 212, Sentinel Leader LLC, 129.00, Publications 213, OSU CTP, 80.00, Registration Fees 214, Cordell Beacon Co. Inc., 1184.00, Publications; Highway 244, G. W. Van Keppel Co. Inc., 812.88, Parts 245, R & R Repair Shop, 1528.41, Repair Service 246, CK Energy, 389.01, Utilities 247, Washita Co. Rural Water, 26.00, Utilities 248, Dolese Bros. Co., 7597.92, Rock 249, Napa Auto Parts Weatherford, 311.53, Parts 250, Napa Auto Parts Weatherford, 138.18, Supplies 251, D&G Trash Hauling LLC, 102.75, Trash Service 252, Cordell Lumber Yard, 145.24, Supplies 253, Chisholm Broadband LLC, 60.00, Internet Service 254, Consumer Textile Corp., 190.80, Mop Service 255, CJs Southwest Tire Inc., 175.00, Tire Repair 256, Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc., 144.93, Parts 257, USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Serv, 1133.34, Service 258, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2942.86, Lease Pmts. 259, Overland Materials & Manufacturing Inc., 4908.75, Asphalt 260, Patriot Diesel Service LLC, 327.08, Repair Service 261, Wal Mart, 187.72, Supplies 262, Western Equipment, 5106.32, Repair Service 263, K & L Supply Inc, 310.00, Supplies 264, Consumer Textile Corp., 109.54, Supplies 265, John Deere Financial - Atwoods, 762.43, Supplies 266, Parts World Inc, 250.00, Parts 267, City of Cordell, 410.45, Utilities 268, Farmers Coop Bessie, 11928.80, Fuel & Supplies 269, AT&T, 98.67, Internet Service 270, Weldon Parts Inc., 2714.70, Parts 271, T. H. Rogers Lumber Co., 35.30, Supplies 272, Town of Dill City, 99.50, Utilities 273, American Hose & Supply - OKC, 609.30, Supplies 274, Trapper Tire, LLC, 200.00, Service 275, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 3540.63, Lease Pmts. 276, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2628.65, Lease Pmts. 277, Overland Materials & Manufacturing Inc., 1046.25, Asphalt 278, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 48795.80, Asphalt 279, Mike’s Diesel Service, 5436.14, Repair Service 280, Dollar General Regions 410526, 36.00, Supplies 281, USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Serv, 1133.33, Service 282, Overland Materials & Manufacturing Inc., 6831.00, Asphalt 283, Dolese Bros. Co., 6525.04, Rock 284, Warren Power & Machinery Inc., 461.41, Parts 285, T & W Tire, 2369.66, Service 286, Melton Janitor Supply, 111.01, Supplies 287, Planters Cooperative Association, 11339.84, Fuel 288, Steve Tompkins, 990.00, Shale Rock 289, USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Serv, 1133.33, Service 290, Republic Services #060, 180.00, Trash Service 291, Republic Services #060, 225.00, Trash Service 292, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 3540.63, Lease Pmts. 293, Dolese Bros. Co., 3536.72, Rock 294, Dolese Bros. Co., 40578.87, Rock 295, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 37486.49, Asphalt; CBRI 1, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 53009.98, Asphalt; Assr Rev Fee 4, Culligan Of Clinton, 8.80, Bottled Water; ML Fee 14, Hogue, Keegan Wisper, 21.70, Travel; SH Commissary 7, Fairfield Inn & Suites, 464.00, Training 8, U. S. Post Office, 156.00, Supplies; SH Svc Fee 53, City of Cordell, 13123.91, Utilities 54, United Supermarkets, 772.28, Board of Prisoners 55, Wal Mart, 1354.87, Supplies 56, West OK Computers, 275.00, Equipment 57, Ben E. Keith Co., 606.69, Supplies 58, Evidence Room Etiquette LLC, 10305.23, Service 59, Cordell Lumber Yard, 247.32, Supplies 60, Melton Janitor Supply, 637.87, Janitorial Supplies 61, TCM Bank, 196.08, Travel 62, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 617.07, Supplies; Amb Svc Dist-ST 4, Bound Tree Medical LLC, 1326.31, Supplies; Extension-ST 15, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 75.63, Supplies 16, Kristy D. Spalding, 124.81, Travel 17, Paige Brittain, 151.76, Travel 18, United Supermarkets, 78.46, Supplies 19, Standley Systems, 468.30, Contract Services; Fair-ST 3, From Scratch Bakery & Catering, 626.00, Food; Jail-ST 48, United Supermarkets, 206.99, Supplies 49, Ben E. Keith Co., 12141.71, Supplies; Rural Fire-ST 3, Yow Auto Supply, 437.39, Parts 4, X Stream Services, 89.20, Internet Service 5, Kilhoffer Propane Inc, 123.67, Propane 6, Copeland’s Welding LLC, 1565.00, Equipment; SR Cit-ST 14, Ben E. Keith Co., 143.63, Supplies 15, United Supermarkets, 2836.66, Food 16, CK Energy, 97.72, Utilities 17, Public Service Company Of Oklahoma, 756.05, Utilities 18, Town Of Rocky, 95.90, Utilities 19, AT&T, 250.09, Phone Service 20, Wal Mart, 220.75, Supplies 21, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 47.59, Supplies 22, Washita Co. Rural Water, 52.00, Utilities; Rural Economic Action Plan Revolving Fund 1, 2-D Trailers, 3330.00, Equipment 2, J & G Two Way, 1093.30, Radios; SH Funding Assistance Grant 23, OMES State Surplus, 40.00, Supplies 24, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 28.45, Supplies 25, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 153.52, Supplies 26, McKinsey Ford, 49.45, Maintenance Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
BART GOSSEN, CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 09/05/2025