Now on the 31st day of August 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 August 24, 2026 special 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. The Board was notified of a change to the First Deputy in the Court Clerk’s Office. The position formerly filled by Grace Noe will now be filled by Linda Denney. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to sign Resolution No. 2026-41 disposing of the following equipment for the Treasurer’s office:
•C218-06: HP Computer, S/N 2UA8242519, Acquired 11/28/2018 from Kellpro in the amount of $929.61; junked.
•C218-07: HP Computer, S/N 2UA8242518, Acquired 11/28/2018 from Kellpro in the amount of $929.61; junked.
•C218-08: HP Computer, S/N 2UA824250N, Acquired 11/28/2018 from Kellpro in the amount of $929.61; junked.
•C250-27: Computer, S/N VQ78X9P2GBG3B6WWWP09, Acquired 02/15/2010 from VSTK Repair in the amount of $1,623.50; junked.
•C250-30: Computer, S/N MJX2YMGTR3XYYCV8KQBH, Acquired 02/15/2010 from VSTK Repair in the amount of $1,192.50; junked.
•C250-38: Computer, S/N BXB4FY6C7P8QV4JDMGQXpKJ2M, Acquired 01/28/2016 from VSTK Repair in the amount of $1,195.00; junked.
Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes. Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to approve a Transfer of Funds from County Clerks Records and Management Preservation fund to Rural Fire Sales Tax for a temporary loan transfer until grant reimbursement funds are received. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to approve the payroll of the county fair judges. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes. The Board discussed a general county road use and road damage agreement for county road within all three districts. A resolution stating damage fees will be presented at a later date. No action was taken.
Motion made by Gossen seconded by Gray to approve the following claims presented for payment: 2025-2026: Highway 1642, Xcessories Squared Inc., 156.00, Supplies; Rural Fire-ST 108, J L Electric Inc., 2273.09, Service; SH Funding Assistance Grant 192, Warnke’s Wrecker Service, 220.00, Service; 2026-2027: General 215, Verizon Wireless, 40.01, Internet Service 216, Farmers Coop Bessie, 20.00, Tire Repair 217, Farmers Coop Bessie, 97.53, Fuel 218, Farmers Coop Bessie, 283.18, Fuel 219, Russell Enterprises Inc, 52.00, Monitoring Services 220, Barnette, Jennifer Jo, 92.72, Travel 221, Hymer, Ashton K., 69.92, Travel 222, The Home Depot Pro, 1861.14, Supplies 223, A.T.’s Heat & Air, LLC, 1375.00, Service; Highway 219, Western Equipment, 3542.59, Supplies 220, Warren Power & Machinery Inc., 458.30, Oil 221, Klassen Plumbing, 225.00, Service 222, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 67.62, Supplies 223, OTA PlatePay, 12.72, Pikepass 224, Western Asphalt Plant, LLC, 27585.51, Asphalt 225, AT&T, 220.65, Internet Service 226, CODA, 125.00, Travel 227, C. L. Boyd Inc., 3885.69, Repair Service 228, CODA Conference, 125.00, Travel 229, OTA PlatePay, 2.88, Toll Fees 230, CODA Conference, 125.00, Registration Fees 231, Cordell Lumber Yard, 77.39, Supplies 232, CODA, 125.00, Registration Fees; SH Svc Fee 138, US Fleet Tracking, 119.70, Supplies 139, Kellpro Inc., 1646.01, Software 140, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 96.50, Supplies 141, Hilton Garden Inn Edmond, 580.00, Room/Food/ Phone 142, Amazon Capital Services, Inc, 591.20, Supplies 143, Gatlins Garage LLC, 131.34, Service 144, Estep, Tamera L., 383.62, Travel 145, Hilton Garden Inn Edmond, 580.00, Room/Food/Phone 146, Jones, Richard Luther, 360.00, Travel 147, Fairfield Inn & Suites, 232.00, Room/Food/Phone 148, Wheeler Ford Inc, 64.95, Service 149, John Vance Auto Group, 58675.00, Vehicle 150, Chickasaw Personal Communications, 1455.58, Radio Equipment 151, Chickasaw Personal Communications, 61.44, Supplies 152, Chickasaw Personal Communications, 751.06, Supplies 153, Jason Jones Plumbing LLC, 6155.18, Repair Service 154, Cordell Lumber Yard, 168.52, Supplies; CCSI 4, Premier Biotech Inc, 1800.00, Drug Testing Supplies; Amb Svc Dist-ST 6, Stryker Medical, 2082.52, Equipment; Rural Fire-ST 7, Farmers Coop Bessie, 1420.30, Tires 8, L & K Seed Co LLC, 7583.65, Equipment 9, J L Electric Inc., 1200.67, Service 10, Hinz Refrigeration Inc., 8500.00, Equipment; SR Cit-ST 13, Melton Janitor Supply, 78.49, Supplies 14, Cordell TV & Appliance, 749.00, Supplies Motion made by Gray seconded by Gossen to adjourn. Gossen, yes; Gray, yes; Chandler, yes.
GREG CHANDLER, CHAIRMAN BART GOSSEN, VICE-CHAIRMAN DAVID GRAY, MEMBER KRISTEN DOWELL, COUNTY CLERK ‘ Notice posted 08/28/2026 A Special Meeting of the Washita County Commissioners was held on September 1, 2026 at the Washita County Courthouse 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 Vice-Chairman Gray. The Board discussed the road maintenance agreement and current use of county roads for a wind turbine repair project in District 1 and 2 with representatives from Enel. Enel representatives stated they would like to attend a meeting once a month to discuss any questions, concerns, or updates throughout the project. Community support project ideas were also discussed. No action was taken.
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 08/27/2026