Now on the 20th day of July 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 July 13, 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 Gossen seconded by Gray to sign the monthly report of the Court Clerk Records Management and Preservation fund. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed the request of the Sheriff for an interfund loan transfer to pay for dispatching consoles until grant funds are received. Sherry Nightengale, County Treasurer, will allow for funds from the Resale fund to be used to fund the purchase. A Transfer of Funds will be completed at the next meeting. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the payroll for the month of July for all county employees. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes. Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to sign a Programming Resolution for a STP overlay project located in District 2. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to sign Resolution No. 2026-35 executing an agreement between Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Washita County for a STP Overlay Project located in District 2. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board was reminded of the special meeting schedule for July 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for the attendance at the Motion Hearing, beginning at 10:00 a.m., for Case No. CV-2025-00065: Washita County Assessor v. Washita County Excise Board and Washita County Commissioners. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to approve the following claims presented for payment: 2025-2026: General 1295, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 538.39, Gas Service; Highway 1632, Republic Services #060, 180.00, Trash Service 1633, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 84.10, Gas Service 1634, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 350.93, Gas Service 1635, Professional Compliance Services LLC, 80.00, Drug Testing 1636, Public Service Company Of Oklahoma, 222.16, Utilities; SH Svc Fee 616, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 754.09, Gas Service; Rural Fire-ST 106, C And M Overhead Door LLC, 11250.00, Parts; SR Cit-ST 135, Oklahoma Natural Gas, 94.68, Gas Service; 2026-2027: General 12, AF3 Technical Solutions LLC, 225.00, Software 13, TouchTone Communications, 47.84, Phone Service 14, Acco-Self Insured Group, 152339.00, Insurance Premium 15, Acco-Self Insured Group, 45988.00, Insurance Premium; Highway 15, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 95.00, Registration Fees 16, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 138.58, Supplies 17, Western Asphalt Plant, LLC, 1161.27, Asphalt 18, Locke Supply, 509.04, Parts 19, Windstream, 327.70, Phone Service 20, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 1250.00, Membership Dues 21, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 1250.00, Membership Dues 22, Assn. Of Co. Comm. Of Okla., 1250.00, Membership Dues 23, TouchTone Communications, 82.42, Phone Service 24, Acco-Self Insured Group, 76685.03, Insurance Premium 25, Acco-Self Insured Group, 87529.48, Insurance Premium 26, Acco-Self Insured Group, 89555.49, Insurance Premium 27, USDA- APHIS-Wildlife Serv, 1133.33, Service 28, USDA- APHIS-Wildlife Serv, 1133.33, Service Fees 29, USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Serv, 1133.34, Wildlife Services; ML Fee 1, Dowell, Kristen Michele, 547.50, Equipment 2, Kellpro Inc., 7558.00, Software; County Clerk Records Management And Preservation Fund 1, Kellpro Inc., 20000.00, Software; Amb Svc Dist-ST 2, AR-152 Auto Repair And Care LLC, 660.00, Repair Service 3, Sinor Emergency Medical Service Inc, 149185.26, Ambulance Service; Extension-ST 1, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, 45.07, Internet Service 2, TouchTone Communications, 101.02, Phone Service; SR Cit-ST 2, Ringplanet Communications, 156.54, Phone Service; Jail Debt Payments 1, Washita County Public Facilities Authority, 63897.77, Jail Debt Payment; SH Funding Assistance Grant 2, Special OPS Uniform Inc., 668.49, Uniforms Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
The Board discussed holding a public information meeting at a later date to discuss options for the funding of ambulance services in Washita County. No action was taken.
The Board discussed the transfer of the equipment belonging to the Burns Flat Ambulance Service to the Cordell Ambulance Service. No action was taken.
The Board will continue to discuss the transfer or sale of the ambulance truck used by Burns Flat Ambulance Service which was paid partially by the Town of Burns Flat and with county sales tax. No action was taken.
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 07/17/26