Ward County commissioners approve administrative items, authorize Hwy 52 support letter and sign mutual aid MOU

During its May 6, 2025 meeting, the Ward County Commission approved multiple administrative items presented by Auditor/Treasurer Marisa Haman and Emergency Management Director Kelly Haugan, including a mutual aid agreement, a letter of support for a US Highway 52 study, duplicate-warrant cancellations, a foreclosed-property sale acceptance, and several permits.

Why it matters: The actions cover intergovernmental cooperation (Mutual Aid MOU), a formal county position on a regional highway study, financial housekeeping (duplicate warrants and foreclosure sale), and authorizations for local fundraising events.

Specific actions recorded in the minutes include permission for Emergency Management Director Kelly Haugan to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement MOU; a motion directing a letter of support for the Hwy 52 project with a preference for a divided median to be drafted and signed by the chairman; approval of duplicate warrants for NDAAEA and Western Agency INC canceling warrants #195961 ($75.00) and #196877 ($456.00); acceptance of a foreclosed-property bid for parcel KM000010100110 in the amount of $4,600.00 from James Ritchie and Anthony Tyler; approval of gaming site authorizations for Minot Jr. Golf Association at the Vardon Golf Club and MSU Beaver Boosters, INC. at Pinks; and approval of a raffle permit for the Souris River Basin Longbeards.

All recorded motions on these items passed by roll call with Commissioners Rostad, Merritt, Olson, Schuler and Chairman Fjeldahl voting yes.