Now on the 23rd day of March 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in a regular session with Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.
Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.
Prayer was led by Chairman Chandler. The Board reviewed the minutes of the March 16, 2026 regular meeting. Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the minutes as presented. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the blanket purchase orders as filed in the County Clerk’s Office. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to sign the Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation report for the month of February. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve payroll for all county employees for the month of March. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to table issuing a burn ban for Washita County. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to table the road maintenance and repair agreement between Little Elk Wind Project, LLC and Washita County due to the District Attorney still reviewing the agreement. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-10 disposing of the following equipment for District 3 which was sold at the CED Auction:
•D304-0044: 2015 John Deere Tractor, S/N 1L06125MLEH813772, Acquired 02/12/2015 from John Deere Company for $80,869.79; sold to Kiowa County for $36,000.00.
•D304-0040: 2014 John Deere Tractor, S/N L06125M791680, Acquired 04/29/2014 from John Deere Company for $80,869.79; sold to Kevin Conner for $23,000.00
•D441-0089: 2022 John Deere Rotary Mower, S/N 1P0FC3MGKNA000828, Acquired 08/03/2022 from John Deere Company for $22,369.10; sold to Tyler Stafford for $10,000.00
•D358-0014: 2009 Verminator Gopher Machine, S/N 100114, Acquired 03/03/2009 from Midwest Farm Supply for $4,100.00; sold to CJ Skipper for $2,500.00
•D358-0015: 2010 Verminator Gopher Machine, S/N 091250, Acquired 10/26/2010 from Rother Bros., Inc for $4,350.00; sold to Travis Reeves for $8,500.00
•D302-0079: 2001 Freightliner Truck Tractor, S/N 1FUPFWEB41PH55988, Acquired 05/12/2000 from Oklahoma City Freightliner for $70,390.20; sold to Juhretta Roard for $16,000.00
•D302-0105: 2006 Kenworth Truck with dump bed, S/N 2NKMLZ8X76M142983, Acquired 02/22/2006 from MHC Kenworth for $79,363.00; sold to Marcus Klassen for $15,000.00 Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made Gray seconded by Gossen to sign Resolution No. 2026-11 disposing of the following equipment for District 2 which was sold at the CED Auction:
•D307-0075: 2010 John Deere Motor Grader, S/N DW672GX626623, Acquired 04/12/2010 from C.L. Boyd for $187,000.00; sold to Seminole County for $48,000.00
•D304-0047: 2019 Case Tractor, S/N ZHLD01287, Acquired 09/25/2019 from Rother Bros Inc for $84,000.00; sold to Derek Wooton for $39,000.00
•D304-0029: 2005 John Deere Tractor, S/N RW7220R034218, Acquired 05/04/2005 from John Deere Company for $55,061.72; sold to Kevin Conner for $28,000.00
•D441-0074: John Deere HX15 Rotary Mower, S/N 1P0HX15FPHT079092, Acquired 04/12/2017 from Grissoms, LLC for $15,519.86; sold to Trey Forshee for $5,500.00
•D441-0065: John Deere Rotary Mower, S/N POHX15F064342, Acquired 08/07/2014 from John Deere Company for $15,122.80; sold to Jacob Burkett for $2,000.00
•D404-0003: Lincoln Welder, S/N A-791778, Acquired 02/17/1976 from Acme Welding Supply; sold to Keith Jennings for $1,500.00
•D301-0042: 2004 Ford Pickup Truck, S/N 1FTNF20L74EC59944, Acquired 03/03/2004 from Brown Ford Mercury for $16,171.73; sold to Tacy Vincent for $2,000.00 Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made Gray seconded by Gossen to sign Resolution No. 2026-12 disposing of the following equipment for District 1 which was sold at the CED Auction:
•D441-0086: 2022 Woods Rotary Mower, S/N 10008724147003, Acquired 04/29/2022 from Great Plains Kubota for $24,000.00; sold to Tyler Stafford for $7,500.00
•D304-0043: 2015 Kubota Tractor, S/N 53613, Acquired 02/17/2015 from Lindley Farm Equipment for $72,795.00; sold to Jared Jensen for $23,500.00
•D441-0088: 2022 Woods Rotary Mower, S/N 10008759062001, Acquired 04/29/2022 from Great Plains Kubota for $24,000.00; sold to David Sandlin for $24,000.00 Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to sign Resolution No. 2026-13 accepting donations to the Sheriff’s department for the restricted use on the Fallen Officers Memorial from the following: Doug & Roberta Gray - $500.00, Kevin & Jennifer Rozell - $500.00, and Edward & Robin Kumiega - $250.00. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to add a project, location to be determined at a later date, for District 3 to the 5-year plan for the CIRB funds for FY20262031. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Kevin Rozell, Sheriff, discussed the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program with the Board including the process and required forty hours of training. Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Washita County Sheriff’s Office for the implementation of ICE’s 287(g) program. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Elected Officials held the quarterly risk assessment meeting required by the State Auditor’s Office. Items which need addressed within the county were discussed including the jail lock control system at the Washita County Justice Center, the heat and air system at the Courthouse, the chairs in each of the Courtrooms, the OSU Extension office location, and a drain at the Washita County Activity Center. Also discussed were the current revenue collections and expenses of the general fund along with a projected cash fund balance using current and estimated revenues and expenses. The implementation of a safety manual as a requirement of the county’s workers compensation, property, and liability insurance was discussed and will be placed on the next agenda for approval. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the following claims for payment: 2025-2026: General 885, O.P.E.R.S., 8364.04, Membership Dues 886, The Home Depot Pro, 482.48, Supplies 887, Tuff Fire & Safety Inc., 75.00, Inspection Fee 888, Cordell Beacon Co. Inc., 2010.80, Publications 889, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 1010.97, Gas Service; Highway 1146, Public Service Company Of Oklahoma, 171.94, Utilities 1147, Melton Janitor Supply, 375.93, Supplies 1148, Gossen, Bart L., 113.97, Travel 1149, Patriot Diesel Service LLC, 805.58, Repair Service 1150, Benefits Select, 761.36, Insurance Premium; ML Fee 42, Culligan Of Clinton, 21.75, Bottled Water; SH Svc Fee 414, Western Oklahoma Tire & Service Inc., 519.16, Tires 415, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 23.68, Supplies 416, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 213.14, Supplies 417, Rozell, Kevin Mark, 246.50, Travel 418, L & R Tire Inc., 140.00, Tires 419, Hunzicker Brothers Inc., 590.50, Supplies 420, OMES State Surplus, 525.00, Supplies; Amb Svc Dist-ST 34, Stryker Medical, 683.04, Supplies; Extension-ST 78, Oklahoma State University, 3030.30, Contract Services; Rural Fire-ST 56, MEG-OHM LLC, 2428.98, Radios 57, Glen Alan Schones, 5612.09, Service; SR Cit-ST 87, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 103.39, Gas Service 88, Melton Janitor Supply, 85.50, Supplies; Jail Debt Payments 9, Washita County Public Facilities Authority, 73371.09, Jail Debt Payment; SH Funding Assistance Grant 90, AT&T Mobility, 87.72, Internet Service 91, AT&T Mobility, 379.20, Phone Service 92, Law Enforcement Systems Inc., 1078.00, Supplies 93, Gatlins Garage LLC, 78.54, Maintenance 94, OMES State Surplus, 20.00, Supplies 95, Standley Systems, 288.09, Copier Lease 96, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 229.57, Fuel 97, Price Prints, 640.00, Uniforms Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
GREG CHANDLER, CHAIRMAN BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 03/19/26