Now on the 24th day of June 2024, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order.
Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Goeringer, present; Chandler, present.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the previous regular meeting. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the minutes as presented. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the blanket purchase orders as filed in the County Clerk’s Office. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Rusty Bookout, County Assessor, was present to introduce himself. No action was taken.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to sign the resolution for the ACCO-Self Insured Fund for the Worker’s Compensation insurance renewal for FY25 and elect the one payment option. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign the Notification of Withdrawal of Request for Public Assistance for FEMA DR-4776 (Cordell tornado) due to not having any eligible damage. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between TM Consulting and Washita County for software licensing for FY25 for the Treasurer’s office. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between Kellpro and Washita County for software licensing for FY25 for the County Clerk, Sheriff, Court Clerk, Treasurer, District 1, District 2, and District 3. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between Oklahoma State University and Washita County to provide financial support to the OSU Cooperative Extension program for FY25. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board held a hearing for the closing of County Road E1300 between Highway 54 and N2320 Road located between Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 16 West. Notice letters were sent to all surrounding landowners and the noticed was published in the newspaper as required by law. There were no objections to the closing received by any surrounding landowner or citizen of Washita County. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to close the road. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the following claims presented for payment: 2023-2024: General 1360, Gatlins Garage LLC, 184.19, Maintenance 1361, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 291.96, Gas Service 1362, Tuff Fire & Safety Inc., 75.00, Inspection Fee 1363, Oklahoma Correctional Industries, 972.50, Equipment 1364, Communityworks, 364.00, Juvenile Detention Service 1365, Sentinel Leader LLC, 250.00, Publications 1366, Dowell, Kristen Michele, 211.34, Travel 1367, Sandy Settle, 43.96, Supplies 1368, Sandy Settle, 43.96, Supplies 1369, Kiowa Casino & Hotel, 294.00, Room/Food/Phone 1370, Hymer, Ashton K., 40.67, Travel; Highway 1414, Cummins Pontiac GMC Chrysler, 5950.79, Service 1415, Cherokee Trading Post, 144.95, Safety Supplies 1416, Proffitt, Lisa Ann, 65.66, Travel 1417, Proffitt, Lisa Ann, 68.34, Travel; SH Svc Fee 342, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, 1.90, Travel 343, Davison Fuels Company Inc, 255.27, Fuel; Amb Svc Dist-ST 35, Western Technology Center, 2835.00, Tuition; Jail Debt Payments 10, Washita County Public Facilities Authority, 57063.70, Jail Debt Payment; Drug Court 175, National Test Systems, 1680.00, Drug Testing Supplies 176, AT&T Mobility, 20.77, Phone Service 177, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 30.99, Supplies Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
LEO GOERINGER, CHAIRMAN, BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 06/21/2024 Now on the 1st day of July 2024, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in regular session with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order.
Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Goeringer, present; Chandler, present.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the previous regular meeting. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the minutes. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the blanket purchase orders as filed in the County Clerk’s Office. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board was notified of the requisition and receiving officers for each department of Washita County for FY25. No action was taken.
The Board was notified of a change to the First Deputy of the County Clerk’s office. Effective July 1, 2024, Misty Holman will be the First Deputy following the retirement of Cindy McGuire. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2024-13 designating the banks which the Treasurer has requested to hold an official depository account with for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2024-14 outlining the financial investment policy for Washita County for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2024-15 outlining the overtime compensation for the Election Board for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign the OSF Form 3 for reimbursement of the Election Board salary for the month of June from the State Election Board. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the contract between Total Assessment Solutions Corp (TASC) and Washita County for the valuation services of wind and oil and gas properties for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the contract between Tisdal & O’Hara, PLLC and Washita County for legal representation services for the Assessor’s office for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between Community Works and Washita County for juvenile detention services at the Pottawatomie County Juvenile Detention Center for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between Community Works and Washita County for juvenile detention services at the Cleveland County Juvenile Detention Center for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between Kellpro and Washita County for software licensing for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 for the Election Board. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the agreement between Circuit Engineering District #7 and Washita County to provide management of the district’s 5-year plan, bridge inspections, and lab services for federal and state fund projects on county roads and bridges. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the contract between SPC Office Products and Washita County for copy services in the Assessor’s office. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2024-16 to close E1300 Rd between Hwy 54 and N2320 Rd location between Section 26, Township 8 North, Range 16 West and Section 35, Township 8 North, Range 16 West. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the County Action Report for the removal of the above closed road from the certified mileage for District 1. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the following purchase order claims for payment: 2023-2024: General 1394, Farmers Coop Bessie, 45.62, Fuel; Highway 1451, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2942.86, Lease Pmts. 1452, Okla. Dept. Of Transportation, 2628.65, Lease Pmts. 1453, City of Cordell, 383.26, Utilities 1454, Cordell Lumber Yard, 127.55, Supplies 1455, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 22154.69, Asphalt 1456, Farmers Coop Bessie, 8762.04, Fuel 1457, C. L. Boyd Inc., 78.77, Parts 1458, Warren Power & Machinery Inc., 940.47, Parts; SH Commissary 63, Ben E. Keith Co., 6377.94, Board of Prisoners; SH Svc Fee 354, City of Cordell, 7274.10, Utilities 355, United Supermarkets, 745.92, Board of Prisoners 356, Ben E. Keith Co., 331.71, Janitorial Supplies 357, Bimbo Foods Inc, 640.00, Board of Prisoners 358, Farmers Coop Bessie, 3891.81, Fuel Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
LEO GOERINGER, CHAIRMAN, BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 06/28/2024 A Special Meeting of the Washita County Commissioners was held on June 28, 2024 with Chairman Goeringer calling the meeting to order.
Chairman Goeringer asked Kristen Dowell, County Clerk, for roll call. Roll call was answered by Gossen, present; Goeringer, present; Chandler, present.
Motion made by Goeringer seconded by Chandler to approve a Transfer of Funds transferring $2,709.00 from REAP to Highway for the repayment of an interfund loan transfer for a REAP grant received by the Cloud Chief Fire Department.
The Board, along with the Excise Board, held budget conference hearings with all officials and departments. No action was taken.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to appoint Larry Peck to the Washita County Public Facilities Authority following the resignation of Mike Kilhoffer. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to approve the following claims for payment: 2023-2024: General 1371, Office Depot, 1413.94, Supplies 1372, Salem Baptist Church, 100.00, Polling Place Rent 1373, First Baptist Church, 100.00, Polling Place Rent 1374, First Baptist Church, 100.00, Polling Place Rent 1375, Cowden Community Center, 100.00, Polling Place Rent 1376, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 100.00, Polling Place Rent 1377, First Baptist Church, 100.00, Polling Place Rent 1378, Dowell, Kristen Michele, 119.94, Reimbursement 1379, AT&T, 158.42, Phone Service 1380, Gatlins Garage LLC, 1731.83, Service 1381, Bob Barker Company Inc., 499.00, Supplies 1382, Culligan Of Clinton, 9.05, Bottled Water 1383, Office Depot, 459.65, Supplies 1384, AT&T, 218.42, Pots Lines 1385, Britton, Terry Joe, 29.48, Travel 1386, Cordell Lumber Yard, 786.05, Supplies 1387, Earthsmart Controls, 240.00, Service 1388, Tractor Supply Co, 349.99, Supplies 1389, Professional Compliance Services LLC, 142.00, Drug Testing 1390, Russell Enterprises Inc, 62.00, Monitoring Services 1391, P2 Services, 50.00, Drug Testing 1392, Cordell Beacon Co. Inc., 2473.55, Publications 1393, Techsico Enterprise Solutions, 1133.19, Service; Highway 1418, AT&T, 98.67, Internet Service 1419, AT&T, 158.42, Phone Service 1420, Warren Power & Machinery Inc., 50.93, Parts 1421, Garrison Heat & Air, 222.00, Service 1422, Western Aggregates, 9401.49, Rock 1423, Farmers Cooperative Mill & Elevator, 112.00, Service 1424, Omega 1 Communications LLC, 60.00, Internet Service 1425, Direct Discount Tires, 4357.38, Tires 1426, Consumer Textile Corp., 176.00, Supplies 1427, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 1303.99, Asphalt 1428, Western Aggregates, 1140.09, Rock 1429, Wal Mart, 96.62, Supplies 1430, Western Equipment, 268.96, Parts 1431, Patriot Diesel Service LLC, 507.50, Repair Service 1432, Napa Auto Parts Weatherford, 653.33, Parts 1433, FleetPride Inc., 62.47, Repair Service 1434, Cordell Lumber Yard, 151.46, Supplies 1435, D&G Trash Hauling LLC, 99.75, Trash Service 1436, Overland Materials & Manufacturing Inc., 6742.91, Asphalt 1437, Republic Services #060, 180.00, Trash Service 1438, Consumer Textile Corp., 102.90, Supplies 1439, CJs Southwest Tire Inc., 445.00, Repair Service 1440, All Day Pest Services, 204.00, Pest Control 1441, CED Circuit 7, 318.00, Signs 1442, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 34344.49, Asphalt 1443, Camrock, LLC, 709.25, Supplies 1444, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 2278.21, Asphalt 1445, Melton Janitor Supply, 51.02, Supplies 1446, Trapper Tire, LLC, 215.00, Service 1447, Merrifield Office Supply, 177.94, Supplies 1448, Dollar General Regions 410526, 33.50, Supplies 1449, Weldon Parts Inc., 87.00, Registration Fees 1450, C. L. Boyd Inc., 19446.98, Repair Service; Assr Rev Fee 13, Culligan Of Clinton, 26.65, Bottled Water; Resale 70, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 541.10, Supplies 71, Nightengale, Sherry Ann, 266.50, Travel; SH Svc Fee 344, Gatlins Garage LLC, 134.68, Supplies 345, United Supermarkets, 20.37, Supplies 346, P2 Services, 65.00, Drug Testing 347, MEG-OHM LLC, 342.98, Rent Equipment 348, Sparklight, 158.31, Service 349, Phoenix Supply, 967.95, Supplies 350, Reeve, Roger Lee, 116.58, Travel 351, Office Depot, 269.97, Supplies 352, Cordell Lumber Yard, 159.77, Supplies 353, Evetts Drug, 940.35, Medication; Extension-ST 121, AT&T, 158.42, Phone Service 122, Kristy D. Spalding, 927.41, Travel 123, Paige Brittain, 719.32, Travel 124, Oklahoma State University, 4466.66, Contract Services 125, Sentinel Leader ; EMPG 50, Verizon Wireless, 40.01, Internet Service; Drug Court 178, Weems, Bailee R., 252.05, Travel LLC, 60.00, Publications; SR Cit-ST 75, U.S. Foods, 1800.00, Food Motion made by Gossen seconded by Chandler to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Goeringer, yes; Chandler, yes.
LEO GOERINGER, CHAIRMAN, BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN GREG CHANDLER, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 06/28/2024