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Township updates: new DPW building, Fillmore Drive sewer checks ahead of resurfacing, $10.9M BAN sale
Summary
At its June 22 meeting the Township Council heard administrative updates on the new Department of Public Works building and temporary DPW-yard closures, preventive video/cleaning of sanitary and storm lines on Fillmore Drive ahead of resurfacing tied to a nearby 44‑unit project, and a $10,912,087 bond‑anticipation note sale closing July 1, 2026.
The Township Council of the Township of Washington on June 22 received a package of infrastructure and finance updates from Township Administrator Mark DeCarlow, including construction of a new Department of Public Works (DPW) building at Town Hall, preventive video and cleaning of sanitary and storm lines on Fillmore Drive ahead of a 2027 resurfacing, and the sale of a bond anticipation note for $10,912,087.
DeCarlow told council the DPW yard will remain closed on Tuesdays for household debris and recycling drop-off during construction of the new DPW facility and that the draft master plan connected to several vendor charges was provided to the council two weeks ago for review. "Those are all costs associated with the master plan," he said, noting subcommittee work and additional meetings are scheduled before formal referrals.
Why it matters: the sanitary‑line work on Fillmore Drive was described as preventive work to ensure underground infrastructure is sound before laying fresh asphalt. DeCarlow said the Township hired Montana Construction to video and clean sanitary and storm lines on Fillmore Drive as a courtesy to residents and because the road already ranked poorly in pavement condition ratings. The work is linked in the discussion to the 44‑unit Franklin Court development; DeCarlow said the developer provided a capacity analysis showing the sanitary line can handle the added flows, and that the Township may use funds from the developer-fee trust to pay for the video/cleaning (a resolution to use the trust will be presented to council).
Administration also reported that the Township conducted a bond anticipation note sale on June 17 for $10,912,087; TD E Financial submitted the low bid at an interest rate of 2.834% and the closing is scheduled for July 1, 2026. Separately, DeCarlow listed other capital updates: a garbage truck ordered last year is expected to be completed in early August, new yellow flashing crossing signs were installed by the high school, Beckmeyer engineering is designing resurfacing for ten roads and an ESB emergency warning system, and the Clark basketball court resurfacing will be bundled into the 2026 road-project bid.
Council members pressed for detail about the Fillmore Drive work and whether there is an active blockage; DeCarlow repeated the work is preventive and intended to identify any repairs prior to resurfacing. He also reported a DPW vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree during a June thunderstorm; estimated repairs are approximately $12,000, with insurance covering the cost minus a $2,500 deductible.
Next steps: administration said it will bring a resolution to council if it seeks to use developer-fee trust funds to pay for sanitary/storm-line work and will provide further scheduling details for master-plan referral to the planning board if subcommittee reviews are completed.
