Now on the 1st day of December 2025, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Vice-Chairman Chandler calling the meeting to order.
Vice-Chairman Chandler asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, absent; Matt Misak, District 1 Foreman/First Deputy, present; Gray, present; Chandler, present.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the November 24, 2025 regular meeting. Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve the minutes as presented. Gossen, absent; Misak, 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, absent; Misak, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed transferring funds from the Highway fund to the General fund for a temporary loan transfer to fund general county operations until tax revenue is received. The Treasurer’s general fund cash balance as of December 1, 2025 was $142,444.60. Payments issued in the month of November were $180,990.42 which included payroll and the approximately the same amount would need to be issued in the month of December for payroll and the monthly expenses. Motion made by Gray seconded by Misak to approve the Transfer of Funds in the amount of $75,000 from the Highway fund, $25,000 from each district, to the General fund as a temporary loan transfer until tax revenue is received. The funds will be transferred back to the Highway fund prior to the end of the fiscal year. Gossen, absent; Misak, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Misak seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2025-56 for the State of Oklahoma 911 Management Authority Grant application for a radio console update used for dispatching. Sheriff Rozell stated this grant would either be an 80/20 grant or 100% funded. The county can send a hardship request to be considered for 100% funding. The equipment needed to update the 911 equipment is approximately $90,000. Gossen, absent; Misak, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve the purchase order claims for payment as follows: 2025-2026: General 567, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 44.77, Fuel 568, Standley Systems, 226.07, Copier Lease; Highway 692, United Supermarkets, 38.94, Supplies 693, Direct Discount Tires, 3328.00, Tires 694, Cherokee Trading Post, 165.00, Safety Supplies 695, Western Equipment, 21500.00, Equipment 696, Caddo- Kiowa Technology Center, 6400.00, Training 697, Chisholm Broadband LLC, 60.00, Internet Service 698, Airgas Mid South Inc., 454.82, Supplies; SH Commissary 23, Matuszewski, Kaden James, 120.00, Travel; SH Svc Fee 161, Service Oklahoma, 30.00, Registration Fees 162, Kellpro Inc., 107.00, Supplies 163, Dept. of Public Safety, 150.00, OLETS 164, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 137.64, Supplies 165, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 749.97, Equipment; Extension-ST 45, Paige Brittain, 780.48, Travel 46, Standley Systems, 468.30, Contract Services; SR Cit-ST 47, United Pro Solutions LLC, 357.00, Repair Service; Emergency Management Performance Grant 42, Oklahoma Emergency Management Assn., 50.00, Membership Dues Motion made by Gray seconded by Misak to adjourn. Gossen, absent; Misak, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
BART GOSSEN, CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 11/26/25