Now on the 22nd day of June 2026, the County Commissioners in and for Washita County met in 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 June 15, 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 Gossen seconded by Gray 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 Gossen to approve the payroll for the month of June for all county employees. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board received a letter of resignation from Jarrett Selman as a Fair Board member. Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to accept the resignation effective June 22, 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to appoint Marlie (Farris) Rakestraw as a Fair Board member for District 3 effective June 22, 2026. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the request of the Fair Board for repairs or improvement to the Activity Center including installation of LED lighting outside, the purchase of big and small fans for the pen and show areas, round tables, electrical work, and supplies. No action was taken.
The Board discussed allocating the funds received for the rental of the Activity Center to a cash fund instead of the general fund so that the funds received could be used solely for the upkeep of the Activity Center. A resolution to establish a cash fund will be presented at the next meeting. No action was taken.
The Board discussed the Burns Flat EMS service district. At this time, the Board is still waiting to receive figures regarding the cost to operate in the service district following the mutual aid agreement being provided at no cost right now by Sinor Ambulance. Questions surrounding a 522 ambulance district took place including the possibility of surrounding counties already having a 522 ambulance service established and some of Washita County school districts extending into those counties, what would happen to the county sales tax currently earmarked for ambulance services in Washita County, and could those sales tax funds be used to pay for a contract for a third party service. The Board will continue to visit with legal counsel regarding the questions. No action was taken.
The Board discussed the property and liability insurance premiums for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The current rate will be $307,836, an increase of $12,836 from last year. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign the resolution establishing the ACCO-Self Insured Group and to pay the premium due in one payment. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the workers’ compensation insurance premiums for July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. The current rate will be $144,261, an increase of $22,020 from last year. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign the resolution establishing the ACCO-Self Insured Fund and to pay the premium due in one payment. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-23 declaring the following equipment surplus for the Sheriff ’s department: B225-11 – In-Car Video System, B225-12 – Video Surveillance System, B643-04 – Radar Unit, B643-06 – Radar Unit, B636-06 Spike System, B201-02 – Typewriter, B630-01 – Night Vison, B625-01 – 8’ Fence, B643-02 – Radar Unit, B636-05 Spike System, B643-10 – Radar Unit. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-24 disposing of the following equipment for the Sheriff ’s department:
•B201-02: Royal Typewriter, S/N 93300133, Acquired 10/28/2010 from Adams Printing for $600.00; junked.
•B225-11: Watchguard In-Car Video System, S/N DV10-151365, Acquired 08/19/2001 from Watchguard Video for $5,005.00; junked.
•B225-12: Max Video Surveillance System, S/N N0440M1109000117, Acquired 12/05/2001 from Skyway Security for $3,086.20; junked.
•B625-01: 8’ Fence, No S/N, Acquired 08/20/1997 from Allied Fence Co for $2,495.00; junked.
•B630-01: ITT Industries Night Vision, S/N S5602/ RS4271, Acquired 12/18/2001 in the amount of $5,000.00; junked.
•B636-05: Federal Signal Spike System, No S/N, Acquired 01/22/2014 from Chief Supply for $594.50; junked.
•B636-06: Federal Signal Spike System, No S/N, Acquired 01/22/2014 from Chief Supply for $594.50; junked.
•B643-02: Stalker Radar Unit, S/N 3608, Acquired 12/27/2010 from Applied Concepts for $995.00; junked.
•B643-04: Stalker Radar Unit, S/N EC001575, Acquired 08/30/2012 from Applied Concepts for $1,495.00; junked.
•B643-06: Stalker Radar Unit, S/N EC001573, Acquired 08/30/2012 from Applied Concepts for $1,495.00; junked.
•B643-10: Stalker Radar Unit, S/N 33363, Acquired 05/18/2023 from Applied Concepts for $2,350.00; junked.
•B218-63: Dell Computer, S/N 2396WR1, Acquired 11/17/2011 from Dell Computer Corp for $1,109.99; junked.
•B601-20: Vertex Repeater, No S/N, Acquired 07/01/2002 from Missouri Radio Inc for $565.00; junked.
•B601-21: Radio, S/N 01512, Acquired 04/11/2003 from Integrated Circuits for $400.00; junked.
•B601-22: Radio, S/N 5103399, Acquired 11/05/2003 from Integrated Circuits for $350.00; junked
•B601-23: Radio, S/N 5103398, Acquired 11/05/2003 from Integrated Circuits for $350.00; junked.
•B601-24: Radio, S/N 5103525, Acquired 11/05/2003 from Integrated Circuits for $350.00; junked.
•B601-25: Radio, S/N 5103528, Acquired 11/05/2003 from Integrated Circuits for $350.00; junked.
•B601-26: Motorola Repeater, No S/N, Acquired 12/01/2003 for $4,000.00; junked.
•B601-28: Walkie Talkie, S/N 8603482, Acquired 05/16/2003 from Integrated Circuits for $480.00; junked.
•B606-57: Pepperball Gun, S/N TRPCG0070, Acquired 09/19/2005 from PepperBall for $514.00; returned to vendor due to be defective.
•B606-58: Pepperball Gun, S/N TRPCG0077, Acquired 09/19/2005 from PepperBall for $514.00; returned to vendor due to be defective.
•B606-59: Pepperball Gun, S/N TRPCG0084, Acquired 09/19/2005 from PepperBall for $514.00; returned to vendor due to be defective.
•B606-60: Pepperball Gun, S/N TRPCG0087, Acquired 09/19/2005 from PepperBall for $514.00; returned to vendor due to be defective.
•B606-61: Pepperball Gun, S/N TRPCG0271, Acquired 09/19/2005 from PepperBall for $514.00; returned to vendor due to be defective.
Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-25 declaring the following equipment surplus for the Burns Flat Ambulance: SI218-0009 – Toughbook. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-26 disposing of the following equipment for the Burns Flat Ambulance: SI218-009 – Toughbook, S/N SIKTYA31528, Acquired 03/08/2017 from Telrepco Inc for $1,312.00; junked.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-27 declaring the following equipment surplus for the County Clerk’s office: F745-01 – HP Laptop, F745-02 – HP Laptop, F200-01 Shredder, F218-62 – HP Computer, F218-63 – HP Computer. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-28 disposing of the following equipment for the County Clerk’s office:
•F745-01: HP Laptop Computer, S/N 8CG3510012, Acquired 01/26/2024 from Office Depot for $769.99; junked, no longer working.
•F745-02: HP Laptop Computer, S/N 8CG351003L, Acquired 01/26/2024 from Office Depot for $769.99; junked, no longer working.
•F218-62: HP Computer, S/N MXL9293P3J, Acquired 09/17/2019 from Kellpro for $1,011.40; junked.
•F218-62: HP Computer, S/N MXL9293P3Y, Acquired 09/17/2019 from Kellpro for $1,011.40; junked.
•F200-01: GBC Shredder, S/N LOI8970, Acquired 05/24/1999 from Merrifield Office Supply; junked.
Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to sign Resolution No. 2026-29 accepting a donation from CK Energy in the amount of $7,000.00 for the Fallen Officers Memorial at the Washita County Justice Center. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to approve an application to work within the right of way for Dobson Fiber in the Foss and Canute areas. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to award Bid No. 2026-02 opened in the previous meeting for 6-month bids for road and bridge materials as follows:
•Pipe, Used Unspecified Lengths, 1/4” Wall Minimum, the lowest bids received: 12” – Sunbelt; 16” – Sunbelt; 18” - Sunbelt; 20” – Sunbelt
•Pipe, Used Unspecified Lengths, 5/16” Wall Minimum, 22” – Sunbelt, 24” – Sunbelt, 26” – Sunbelt, 30” - Sunbelt
•Pipe, Used Unspecified Lengths, 1/2” Wall Minimum, the only bid received: 12” – Sunbelt
•Pipe, Used Unspecified Lengths, 3/8” Wall Minimum, the only bid received: 30”, 36”, 48” – Sunbelt
•Corrugated Metal Pipe, Re-Corrugated Straight Ends, the only bid received: Dub Ross Co. (various sizes and lengths, see bid in the County Clerk’s office)
•Structural Steel: New Random Lengths, new specified lengths, used random lengths - Sunbelt
•Specialties Steel – Square Tubing & Flat Plate: Sunbelt
•Guard Rail: Sunbelt
•Interlocking Sheeting: 10 Ga., 10 Ga. (Black) – Sunbelt •Grader Blades, the lowest bid received: 5/8 x 6” with 5/8 holes – C.L Boyd, 5/8 x 8” with 5/8 holes – C.L. Boyd, 5/8 x 8” x 84” MT Hardened – C.L. Boyd; 5/8 x 8” with 3/4 holes – C.L. Boyd
•Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe, the lowest bid received: 12” pipe and coupler, 15” pipe and coupler, 18” pipe and coupler, 24” pipe and coupler, 30” pipe and coupler, 36” pipe and coupler, 42” pipe and coupler, 48” pipe and coupler, 60” pipe and coupler – Dub Ross Co.
•Metal Deck Form: Painted 22 ga. – Sunbelt
•Pipe Piling: 7 5/8” and 9 5/8” – Sunbelt (used)
•Upset Tubing: 2 7/8” x 20’ – Sunbelt
•Limestone: 3/8” #2 cover – Dolese, 5/8” #3 cover – Western Aggregates & Dolese (awarded to both based on the location of the plant in proximity to the project location), 3/4” #1 cover – Dolese, 3/4” crusher run – Dolese & Western Aggregates (awarded to both based on the location of the plant in proximity to the project location), 1 1/2” crusher run – Western Aggregates & Dolese (awarded to both based on the location of the plant in proximity to the project location), #4 screenings – Western Aggregates & Dolese (awarded to both based on the location of the plant in proximity to the project location), 4” surge, 8” primary surge, 8” gabion stone, shot down rock, all sizes of rip rap – Dolese & Western Aggregates awarded to both based on the location of the plant in proximity to the project location); bids awarded by lowest and best bid by proximity and location of each district and/or project.
•Granite: ¾” and 1 ½”crusher – Dolese (Roosevelt)
•Asphalt: the lowest and best bid - Western Asphalt
•Bagged Asphalt: the only bid received - Crafco
•Road Oil, the lowest bid received: CRS-2, CRS-2+, CRS-2S, CHFRS-2P, MC3000 – Coastal Energy (delivered) •Fog Seal – Ergon and Wright Asphalt based on location of project
•SSI Tack Oil – Ergon
•SoilPak-250 – Soil Chem
•Concrete: the only bid received – Dolese Bros.
•Herbicide: Grazon, Sterling Blue, Drift Control Velocity, Ammonium Sulfate, Brash, Plotter, and Element 4 – Heritage PPG Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes. Bids have been awarded to the lowest and best bidders based on the district’s proximity to the bidder. All bids for all products are available for review in the County Clerk’s Office.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the following claims presented for payment: 2025-2026:General 1197, Office Depot, 670.05, Supplies 1198, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 353.27, Membership Dues 1199, Barnette, Jennifer Jo, 68.88, Travel 1200, Tuff Fire & Safety Inc., 75.00, Inspection Fee 1201, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 539.88, Gas Service 1202, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 414.80, Supplies 1203, Hymer, Ashton K., 24.65, Travel; Highway 1520, Hampel Oil, 1607.89, Supplies 1521, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 75.98, Supplies 1522, Western Equipment, 434.69, Parts 1523, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 74.00, Parts 1524, Kimball Midwest, 88.62, Safety Supplies 1525, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc., 146632.75, Oil 1526, Windstream, 322.02, Phone Service 1527, Public Service Company Of Oklahoma, 180.20, Utilities 1528, Dolese Bros. Co., 18791.09, Rock 1529, Mike’s Diesel Service, 4500.00, Repair Service; ML Fee 59, Office Depot, 213.24, Supplies 60, Pitney Bowes Inc., 338.61, Supplies 61, Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services LLC, 193.08, Postage Machine Lease; SH Svc Fee 566, Rozell, Kevin Mark, 123.25, Travel 567, Robert M Waldrop, 100.00, Maintenance 568, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 125.82, Supplies; Fair-ST 20, Brittain & Associates Inc, 100.00, Notary Bond; Rural Fire-ST 97, Conrad Fire Equipment, 2575.47, Equipment; SR Cit-ST 127, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 93.06, Gas Service; SH Funding Assistance Grant 166, AT&T MOBILITY, 379.04, Phone Service 167, AT&T MOBILITY, 87.72, Internet Service 168, Dana Safety Supply, INC, 1415.00, Equipment 169, Price Prints, 80.00, Uniforms; Drug Court 83, Premier Biotech Inc, 32.50, Drug Testing Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
GREG CHANDLER, CHAIRMAN BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 06/19/26
Washita County