Now on the 14th day of July 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Gossen calling the meeting to order.
Chairman 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 previous regular meeting. Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the minutes as presented. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler 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 amendment to the contract between ROCMND Area Youth Services, Inc. and Washita County for detention services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the counties of Beckham, Blaine, Custer, Harmon, Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washita County for the continuance of the 911 Board. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2025-41 approving the grant application for the Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the following claims for payment: 2024-2025: General 1608, Communityworks, 1485.00, Juvenile Detention Service 1609, ImageNet Consulting LLC, 58.25, Service 1610, Axon Enterprises Inc, 484.00, Supplies 1611, Culligan Of Clinton, 10.80, Bottled Water 1612, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 534.26, Gas Service; Highway 1538, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 180.28, Gas Service 1539, B & D Construction, 9495.00, Service 1540, Floor Trader, 1725.11, Supplies 1541, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 83.87, Gas Service; Assr Rev Fee 14, Culligan Of Clinton, 8.80, Bottled Water; SH Svc Fee 246, Oklahoma Correctional Industries, 1400.00, Supplies 247, Evetts Drug, 17.08, Medication 248, Price Prints, 1352.00, Uniforms 249, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 412.89, Gas Service 250, Shelburne Heating & Air, 3991.00, Equipment; Donations 9, All Star Inflatables Inc, 10770.00, Safety; Amb Svc Dist-ST 58, Bound Tree Medical LLC, 1622.10, Supplies; Extension-ST 112, AT&T, 72.59, Internet Service 113, Standley Systems, 702.45, Contract Services; SR Cit-ST 110, United Supermarkets, 1661.98, Food 111, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 52.09, Utilities 112, Public Service Company Of Oklahoma, 129.00, Utilities 113, Pioneer Telephone, 222.35, Phone Service 114, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 97.88, Gas Service; EMPG 77, AT&T Mobility, 152.20, Internet Service; SH Funding Assistance Grant 109, McKinsey Ford, 2027.76, Repair Service 110, Price Prints, 78.00, Uniforms; 2025-2026: General 5, SWODA-South Western Okla., 1499.96, Membership Dues 6, Days Pest Control Inc., 270.00, Pest Control 7, Alliance Business Services, 1202.02, Phone Service 8, Schindler Elevator Corp., 6008.32, Service 9, Acco-Self Insured Group, 42139.00, Insurance Premium 10, OK State Bureau Of Investigation, 2400.00, Software 11, Standley Systems, 157.37, Copier Lease 12, Kellpro Inc., 9597.00, Software; Highway 12, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 270.00, Registration Fees 13, Kellpro Inc., 4248.00, Software 14, Mike’s Diesel Service, 4240.00, Repair Service 15, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 410.00, Registration Fees 16, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 3540.63, Lease Pmts. 17, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2628.65, Lease Pmts. 18, CED Circuit 7, 4.00, Supplies 19, Hilltop Equipment Sales LLC, 3500.00, Equipment 20, Windstream, 152.40, Phone Service 21, Windstream, 310.67, Phone Service; ML Fee 2, Dowell, Kristen Michele, 231.75, Travel; SH Svc Fee 3, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 133.98, Supplies 4, Alliance Business Services, 948.98, Phone Service 5, Bar-S Foods Co., 564.80, Supplies 6, United Supermarkets, 199.00, Supplies 7, Melton Janitor Supply, 577.88, Janitorial Supplies 8, Days Pest Control Inc., 225.00, Pest Control; Extension-ST 1, TouchTone Communications, 28.83, Long Distance Service; SH Funding Assistance Grant 2, Gatlins Garage LLC, 1610.87, Maintenance 3, Cavin Wrecker Service, 190.00, Repair Service 4, Rozell, Kevin Mark, 140.00, Travel 5, Western Oklahoma Tire & Service Inc., 591.60, Tires Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes. Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to enter into executive session at 9:03 a.m. for the discussion of the purchase or appraisal of real property pursuant to 25 O.S. §307B(3). Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board returned to open session at 9:34 a.m. Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, stated the minutes had been taken and are secured.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to table the discussion on the purchase or appraisal of real property until further information could be obtained. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
BART GOSSEN, CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 07/10/2025