Ward County approves $3.5 million in bills; $3.16 million pay estimate to Mayo Construction included

5831543 · September 2, 2025

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Summary

The Ward County Commission approved regular bills totaling $3,501,412.43 on Sept. 2, including a $3,162,524.95 pay estimate to Mayo Construction for project FXS 0051(061)-(CR14). The road/highway expenses comprised the bulk of the total.

The Ward County Commission unanimously approved regular bills of $3,501,412.43 at its Sept. 2 meeting, including a $3,162,524.95 pay estimate to Mayo Construction for project FXS 0051(061)-(CR14).

Commissioner Olson moved to approve the bill list; Commissioner Merritt seconded the motion, which passed by roll call with Commissioners Rostad, Merritt, Olson, Schuler and Chair Fjeldahl voting yes.

The road/highway accounts made up the largest portion of the total: Road/Highway bills for the period totaled $3,263,406.70. Notable individual line items recorded in the bill list included Tyler New World maintenance charges to the City of Minot for jail and sheriff systems totaling $99,298.32 ($30,651.53 and $68,646.79), and a May 2025 pay estimate to Mayo Construction for $3,162,524.95. Facility-management invoices included a $15,530.00 replacement of an 85-gallon water heater at the jail and $7,034.14 in work on a CAT generator.

Other smaller fund totals noted in the packet were Park Board bills at $765.61 and a Vision Zero bill of $141.00. The meeting minutes record a grand total that matches the amount presented at the time of the vote.

This vote authorized the county to pay previously submitted invoices; commissioners did not change budget ordinances or adopt new contracts at the Sept. 2 meeting.