A reported drainage problem on Cherry Street in Argos was recently brought to the attention of officials when Town Council members met last Wednesday.
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Argos Resident Discusses Comprehensive Plan with Town Council
The comprehensive plan for the Town of Argos was addressed during the public input portion of last Wednesday’s council meeting.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Receives Updates on Community Crossing Projects
Argos Town Council members were provided with an update about ongoing Community Crossings projects when members met Wednesday evening.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Updated About Code Enforcement at Property Near US 31
Argos officials were recently updated on an ongoing code-enforcement effort that’s being made to rid the town of a reported eyesore.
Continue readingLog House Restaurant Awarded $7,000 through Argos Business Incentive Program
Argos Town Council member approved the first application for their new Business Incentive program when members met last Wednesday. However, the approval was not unanimous.
Continue readingArgos Town Council President Approves Plan Commission Appointment
Quorum Problems Prompt Argos Councilwoman to Suggest Sending Letters to Officials
Members on committees, boards and commissions within the Town of Argos may soon be receiving a letter to remind them about their responsibilities.
When the Argos Town Council met last Wednesday, Councilwoman Suzanne Umbaugh noted that many of these groups regularly have trouble getting a quorum.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Forgives Mowing Lien on Michigan Street Property
The Argos Town Council members voted to waive a mowing lien against a Michigan Street property during their meeting on Wednesday.
The property is where the former Bethel Tabernacle Church is located and Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that a lien worth $930 was recorded there.
Continue readingArgos Officials Approve Street Closure Requests for TGIF Argos & Parkside Church Carnival
Two separate street closure requests came before the Argos Town Council when members met Wednesday night.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Recognizes ACDC President as ‘Economic Development Champion’
The Argos Town Council recognized a dedicated community member as the town’s ‘Economic Development Champion’ when they met for their final meeting of the month.
Continue readingArgos Officials Approve Business and Downtown Building Incentive Programs
Two pilot programs were recently created to assist with development and expansion in the Town of Argos and to promote improvement and maintenance of buildings for future commercial development.
Continue readingArgos EMS Director Works on Bylaws, Seeks Additional EMTs
When Argos Town Council members met earlier this month, EMS Director Sarah McCallum addressed her department’s bylaws.
Continue readingArgos Community Crossings Projects Expected to Start Next Month
Argos Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom provided council members with a Community Crossings update when members met last Wednesday.
Continue readingArgos Officials Table Resolution over Proposed Building and Business Incentive Programs
Argos Town Council members met in a workshop earlier this month to go over the Town’s proposed grant programs that are aimed at assisting local businesses.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Fields Septic System Concerns from Woodland Trail Residents
Some concerned Woodland Trail residents spoke with the Argos Town Council when members met for their first meeting of the month.
Continue readingArgos Officials Approve Contribution for Stellar Initiative
When the Argos Town Council met last week, members authorized a $7,000 contribution to be made toward the Marshall County Crossroads Stellar Communities Initiative.
Continue readingArgos Officials Approve CF-1 for MCEDC’s Manufacturing Center on Dewey Street
Argos Town Council members recently considered a CF-1 form submitted by the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation.
Businesses that have been granted tax abatements must submit CF-1 forms each year so officials can assess their compliance to determine whether or not to continue supplying the abatement.
The MCEDC submitted a form regarding the Argos Manufacturing Center. Officials approved the document and will continue to offer the tax abatement for that property.
The Manufacturing Center is located on Dewey Street. According to the entry about the facility on the MCEDC’s website, it a 50,000 square foot building that’s expandable to 300,000 square feet located within a 73.6 acre Shovel Ready certified park next to US highway 31.
Officials note that the spec building offers a flexible, industrial space allowing manufacturing prospects to place equipment in less than 120 days from execution of letter of intent to purchase or lease.
Individuals interested in utilizing the property are encouraged to contact MCEDC President and CEO Jerry Chavez at 574-935-8499.
Argos Officials Approve Meeting Space for Young Professionals Network of Marshall County
The Argos Town Council permitted the Young Professionals Network of Marshall County to utilize their meeting room free of charge when members met last week.
The Young Professionals’ meeting will take place between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16th.
Continue readingArgos Councilwoman Shares Info from Walkability Workshop
Argos Councilwoman Suzanne Umbaugh recently joined a group of Marshall County leaders on a trip to Georgia to attend a Walkability Action Institute workshop.
Continue readingArgos Officials Pass Amended Resolution Related to Economic Development Director
The Argos Town Council passed a resolution last Wednesday related to an Economic Development Director position.
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