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Board elects officers, designates depositories and signs audit engagement

Ward County Water Resource Board · January 12, 2026
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Summary

The Board elected Tom Klein as Chair and Jason Zimmerman as Vice Chair, designated several Ward County institutions as public depositories under N.D.C.C. Ch. 21-04, and authorized an engagement letter with BradyMartz for the 2025 audit at $16,900 plus a 5% technology fee.

At the start of the Jan. 12 meeting Secretary/Treasurer Walker opened nominations for officers. Dale Dohms moved to elect Tom Klein as Chair and Roger Kluck seconded; the motion passed 5-0. Roger Kluck then moved to elect Jason Zimmerman as Vice Chair; Dohms seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

Attorney Bryan Van Grinsven summarized proposals for designation of public depositories under N.D.C.C. Ch. 21-04 and Roger Kluck moved to designate Dacotah Bank, Edward Jones (with a $500,000 limit), First International Bank & Trust, First Western Bank & Trust, Old National Bank, People's State Bank and Town & Country Credit Union with stated deposit limits and protections; the motion passed 5-0. Secretary/Treasurer Walker also reported the 2025 audit is scheduled for Feb. 2; BradyMartz quoted $16,900 plus a 5% technology fee, and the Board authorized the chair to sign an engagement letter and to proceed with an RFP for future audits (Zimmerman moved; motion passed 5-0).