Montgomery County Board Approves $315,000 for New Dump Truck, Advances Infrastructure Projects

Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026

Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board authorized the purchase of a new tandem dump truck and approved several engineering agreements to address road improvements and flooding issues.

Highway Department Spending Key Points:

• New Vehicle: The board approved the purchase of a 2027 Western Star 47X Tandem Dump Truck for an amount not to exceed $315,000 to replace a 2003 model.

• Flooding Mitigation: An engineering agreement was approved to raise the roadbed on East 24th Road in Fillmore Consolidated Township to prevent routine flooding.

• Site Development: The board moved forward with site development plans for the Highway Department, including moving mineral storage to accommodate a new EMA storage area.

The Montgomery County Board on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, approved significant investments in county infrastructure and equipment, headlined by the purchase of a heavy-duty truck and the advancement of road engineering projects.

Acting on the recommendation of the Roads & Bridges Committee, the board voted to approve Resolution 2026-02, authorizing the purchase of a 2027 Western Star 47X Tandem Dump Truck. The purchase price is not to exceed $315,000 and will be paid for using Highway Funds. County Engineer Cody Greenwood noted that the new vehicle will replace a 2003 International truck, which is currently the oldest in the department’s fleet.

In addition to the vehicle purchase, the board addressed infrastructure needs in Fillmore Consolidated Township. Members approved a preliminary and construction engineering agreement with Hurst-Rosche for $25,000. The project targets East 24th Road, which runs along a creek bottom and is subject to routine flooding. The engineering plan aims to raise the roadbed to mitigate these issues.

The board also approved 2026 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) rock lettings for both the county and townships, awarding the low bids as presented.

Further development of the Highway Department grounds was also discussed. Engineer Greenwood presented plans for a boundary and topographic survey to support reorganizing the site. The plan involves moving mineral storage deposits to the western side of the property to clear the eastern half for a new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) storage facility, which is slated to be constructed in the old Wright building.