Now on the 10th day of November 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.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the November 3 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 sign the monthly report of fees collected in the month of October for the 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 sign the OSF Form 3 for reimbursement of the Election Board Secretary salary for the month of July from the State Election Board. 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 October to be distributed to the cities and towns within Washita County as follows: Bessie - $439.87, Burns Flat - $4,708.07, Canute - $1,193.94, Colony - $270.69, Cordell - $6,706.82, Corn $1,430.79, Dill City - $1,015.09, Foss - $244.11, Rocky - $309.35, and Sentinel - $1,844.08. 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 October to be distributed to the cities and towns within Washita County as follows: Bessie - $120.46, Burns Flat - $1,261.16, Canute - $321.87, Colony - $71.75, Cordell - $1,806.17, Corn - $387.69, Dill City $273.17, Foss - $67.79, Rocky - $83.60, and Sentinel - $496.96. 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 October for the following funds: Highway - $801,895.28, CBRI - $34,977.38, 911 Phone Fees - $6,151.53, Assessor Revolving fee - $200.00, County Clerk Lien Fee - $1,450.55, County Clerk Records Management & Preservation - $3,498.00, Court Clerk Payroll - $4,522.93, Resale Property - $2,251.77, Sheriff Commissary $13,526.43, Sheriff Service Fee - $84,570.79, Treasurer Mortgage Certification $210.00, Law Library - $291.20, Drug Court Trust & Agency - $3,967.44, Court Clerk Records Management & Preservation - $439.00, Ambulance ST$8,060.95, Extension ST - $6,638.43, Fair ST - $2,370.87, Jail-ST - $37,933.90, Rural Fire ST - $15,647.73, Senior Citizens ST - $5,215.92, Jail Debt Payments $69,710.03. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
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Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to appoint Kristen Dowell as a board member for a three-year term to the Community Action Development Corporation Board, effective January 1, 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the board meeting dates for 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the holiday closing dates for 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed a letter received from Cordell Memorial Hospital stating they would be discontinuing the medical services provided at the Washita County Justice Center. Kevin Rozell, County Sheriff, stated he would be hiring a full-time nurse to administer the medication to inmates. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign the agreement between the Southwest Oklahoma Regional 911 Association and the counties of Blaine, Custer, Beckham, Washita, Harmon, and Roger Mills for the GeoSafe software for 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the Detention Transportation Claim for reimbursement to the Washita County Justice Center for the month of October. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2025-55 accepting a donation received in the amount of $25.00 for the Fallen Officer Memorial monument at the Washita County Justice Center. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Legislation, effective November 1, 2025, was discussed including publication fees, title theft, open meetings and other measures affecting all departments of the county. No action was taken.
The Board discussed the revenue and expenses from July 1, 2025 to present and the cash fund balance of the general fund. The revenue tracker spreadsheet provided to each elected official during budget discussions was reviewed. Sales tax, use tax, County Clerk fees, prior year ad valorem, and interest have been received monthly. Current year ad valorem taxes will be sent out at the end of the month and revenue for the year will be received beginning after that. There has not been any revenue received for Visual Inspection due to the bill not being sent out by the County Assessor to the tax receiving entities. The cash fund balance of the general fund is approximately $330,000; therefore, the revenues and expenses for the month of November and December will have to be closely monitored. No action was taken.
The Board discussed the issuance of safety award incentives for eligible county employees for 2025. The cost of the awards was discussed. The amount was budgeted for the fiscal year; however, the unexpected costs of legal counsel for the Board was not, causing hesitation to issue the awards. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to table a decision so that costs, budget, and cash fund figures could be reviewed further. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the annual employee recognition luncheon for all county employees for 2025. The costs for this luncheon were budgeted for the fiscal year; however, the luncheon cannot be held and paid for by the county if incentive awards are not issued. Kevin Rozell, County Sheriff, offered to donate food for the luncheon beginning a conversation of the officials providing the food for the luncheon. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to table a decision on the luncheon to discuss it again next week. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to enter into executive session at 9:35 a.m. for the purposes of discussing the purchase or appraisal of real property. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board returned to open session at 9:47 a.m. Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to not take any action on the purchase or appraisal of real property at this time. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the purchase order claims for payment as follows: 2024-2025: Highway 1557, Embassy Suites Norman, 220.00, Room/Food/Phone; 2025-2026: General 479, Holman, Misty Charlene, 102.00, Travel 480, Dowell, Kristen Michele, 499.04, Travel 481, Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 440.00, Room/Food/Phone 482, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, 3.06, Travel 483, US Fleet Tracking, 419.30, Travel 484, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 247.69, Fuel 485, AT&T Mobility, 152.20, Internet Service 486, City of Cordell, 4391.10, Utilities; Highway 580, Dolese Bros. Co., 4068.87, Rock 581, CK Energy, 326.03, Utilities 582, Washita Co. Rural Water, 26.00, Utilities 583, Gossen, Bart L., 127.40, Travel 584, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 3540.63, Lease Pmts. 585, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2942.86, Lease Pmts. 586, Rother Brothers Inc, 491.00, Repair Service 587, Western Equipment, 2713.00, Parts 588, Weldon Parts Inc., 632.32, Parts 589, John Deere Financial - Atwoods, 284.98, Supplies 590, Republic Services #060, 180.00, Trash Service 591, City of Cordell, 367.38, Utilities 592, O Reilly Automotive Inc., 653.47, Parts 593, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 3540.63, Equipment 594, Rother Brothers Inc, 105.00, Supplies 595, OSU CTP, 40.00, Registration Fees 596, Dolese Bros. Co., 10482.83, Rock 597, Proffitt, Lisa Ann, 406.00, Travel 598, Harbuck, David L., 102.00, Travel 599, Dolese Bros. Co., 7808.33, Rock 600, Camrock, LLC, 2302.40, Supplies 601, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 18599.79, Asphalt 602, Trapper Tire, LLC, 200.00, Service 603, T & W Tire, 262.60, Service 604, Merrifield Office Supply, 85.46, Supplies 605, Planters Cooperative Association, 9847.80, Fuel 606, Chandler, Greg S., 365.40, Travel 607, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2628.65, Lease Pmts. 608, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 3540.63, Lease Pmts. 609, Town of Dill City, 99.50, Utilities 610, Guthrie Tire Shop LLC, 70.00, Parts 611, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 85.14, Gas Service 612, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 198.15, Gas Service; CBRI 9, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 35058.55, Asphalt; Resale 22, Midwest Printing Inc., 1380.00, Supplies; SH Commissary 18, Charm-Tex, 348.90, Supplies; SH Svc Fee 133, Evetts Drug, 843.39, Medication 134, Cordell Memorial Hospital, 3500.00, Medical Services 135, City of Cordell, 11472.60, Utilities 136, Cordell Family Clinic, 150.00, Medical Services 137, Ben E. Keith Co., 1449.22, Supplies 138, The Radar Shop Inc, 729.00, Service 139, Western Oklahoma Tire & Service Inc., 619.16, Tires 140, McKinsey Ford, 581.45, Maintenance 141, Brittain & Associates Inc, 80.00, Notary Bond 142, District 2 Drug Task Force, 18000.00, Vehicle 143, Melton Janitor Supply, 612.88, Janitorial Supplies 144, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 646.29, Gas Service 145, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, 7.10, Travel; Amb Svc Dist-ST 14, Bound Tree Medical LLC, 282.90, Supplies 15, Penguin Management Inc, 493.10, Service 16, Tall Cotton Apartments LLC, 500.00, Room/ Food/Phone; Extension-ST 39, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 75.10, Supplies 40, United Supermarkets, 176.48, Supplies 41, Kristy D. Spalding, 516.01, Travel; Jail-ST 105, Ben E. Keith Co., 7003.44, Food; Rural Fire-ST 17, X Stream Services, 89.20, Internet Service 18, Penguin Management Inc, 2218.90, Service; SR Cit-ST 40, CK Energy, 161.31, Utilities 41, United Supermarkets, 576.73, Food 42, Washita Co. Rural Water, 52.00, Utilities; Emergency Management Performance Grant 34, Hampton Inn, 92.00, Room/Food/Phone; SH Funding Assistance Grant 48, Price Prints, 70.00, Uniforms 49, Special OPS Uniform Inc., 319.14, Uniforms 50, Gatlins Garage LLC, 81.55, 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 11/07/25