Now on the 18th day of May 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 Commissioner Gray.
The Board reviewed the minutes of the May 11, 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 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 May for all county employees. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gossen to approve the health insurance plan offered by Healthchoice along the dental and vision plan currently being used by Washita County. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the Burns Flat Ambulance Service. Joel Newberry, Town of Burns Flat, explained that resignation letters were received from the medics effective June 1, 2026. He stated the Town of Burns Flat is holding a meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 to discuss and possibly take action on entering into a mutual aid agreement with Sinor Ambulance. Sinor Ambulance would cover the area currently being covered within the Burns Flat EMS District. The inventory, purchased with county sales tax, and funding options including a 522 ambulance district were also discussed. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Chandler to sign Resolution No. 2026-17 for a bridge and approaches crosstown beams project located in District 2. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Chandler seconded by Gray to approve an agreement between Network Communications International Corporation and Washita County for inmate communication services at the Washita County Justice Center. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to approve the following claims for payment: 2025-2026:General 1067, Culligan Of Clinton, 85.25, Supplies 1068, Culligan Of Clinton, 250.00, Service 1069, TouchTone Communications, 50.85, Phone Service 1070, Alliance Business Services, 1198.82, Phone Service 1071, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 510.64, Gas Service; Highway 1398, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 82.76, Gas Service 1399, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 179.94, Gas Service 1400, Professional Compliance Services LLC, 688.96, Drug Testing 1401, Republic Services #060, 180.00, Trash Service 1402, John Cornell Construction Co Inc, 13394.30, Asphalt 1403, Putman Auction Co., 7400.00, Equipment 1404, TouchTone Communications, 81.69, Phone Service 1405, Western Equipment, 463.12, Parts 1406, T & W Tire, 17409.15, Tires 1407, Dolese Bros. Co., 19213.11, Rock 1408, Windstream, 166.27, Utilities 1409, Windstream, 322.26, Phone Service 1410, Great Western Trailer, 94.28, Parts; ML Fee 52, Culligan Of Clinton, 21.00, Bottled Water 53, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 503.50, Supplies; SH Svc Fee 513, Cordell Memorial Hospital, 177.82, Medical Services 514, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 700.20, Gas Service 515, Kellpro Inc., 5228.00, Equipment 516, Days Pest Control Inc., 225.00, Pest Control 517, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 269.58, Supplies 518, Cordell Family Clinic, 300.00, Medical Services 519, Oklahoma Radiology Group PC, 35.00, Medical Services 520, U. S. Post Office, 156.00, Supplies; Amb Svc Dist-ST 44, MEG-OHM LLC, 590.00, Radios 45, Bound Tree Medical LLC, 1034.19, Supplies 46, Bound Tree Medical LLC, 1054.88, Supplies; Extension-ST 93, TouchTone Communications, 100.12, Phone Service; Rural Fire-ST 87, Yow Auto Supply, 135.84, Parts 88, Glen Alan Schones, 6999.77, Service 89, Chickasaw Personal Communications, 1535.89, Supplies; SR Cit-ST 113, United Pro Solutions LLC, 629.95, Repair Service 114, U.S. Foods, 1266.19, Food 115, Culver Electric, LLC., 275.00, Service 116, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 94.31, Gas Service; Rural Economic Action Plan Revolving Fund 8, Strobel Manufacturing Inc, 43835.80, Equipment; SH Funding Assistance Grant 134, Dana Safety Supply, INC, 150.00, Outfit New Vehicle 135, McKinsey Ford, 140.00, Maintenance 136, AT&T MOBILITY, 379.04, Phone Service 137, AT&T MOBILITY, 87.72, Internet Service 138, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 26.60, Supplies 139, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 744.77, Supplies 140, Gatlins Garage LLC, 1107.13, Maintenance 141, Farmers Coop Bessie, 4405.07, Fuel Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
GREG CHANDLER, CHAIRMAN BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK Notice posted 05/15/2026