The Argos Town Council members appointed Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney to the position of Utility Clerk for 2019 when they met last Wednesday.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Makes Annual Utility Clerk Appointment
Argos Town Council Members Appoint Department Liaisons
Argos Town Council members appointed department liaisons when they met on Wednesday.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Reorganizes During First Meeting of the Year
The Argos Town Council reorganized during their first meeting of the New Year Wednesday night.
Continue reading2019 Salary Ordinance Approved by Argos Town Council, Long-Time Employees Recognized
The 2019 Salary Ordinance was up for council consideration when Argos officials met for their final meeting of the year last week.
The salary ordinance was constructed with the assistance of the company New Focus HR. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney noted that the ordinance included about a 2 percent increase across the board. However, the amount given to each employee was dependent on their performance review.
Argos Town Council Opens Farm Lease Bids
Farm lease bids were opened by Argos Town Council members when they met last week. Members previously held a public hearing over the lease during a November meeting and accepted bids up until Wednesday, December 5th. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Members Select Troyer Group to Conduct Feasibility Study
The Troyer Group was recently selected to assist the Town of Argos with a feasibility study pertaining to a potential building project that is being considered. Continue reading
Argos Officials To Conduct Interviews with Architecture Firms
Officials in the Town of Argos are looking into the possibility of building an emergency services building that would house the fire station and EMS department but before that can happen an architecture firm needs to be selected. Continue reading
New Focus HR Assists Argos Officials with 2019 Salary Ordinance
Argos Town Council members reviewed the Salary Ordinance for 2019 when they met last week.
There are some major differences between the salary ordinance for next year and the one that was approved in the past, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. One of the most noticeable changes is the length. Continue reading
New Argos EMS Director Selected by Town Council
A new director has been selected to take over when Argos EMS Director Richie Miller officially resigns before the year’s end. Continue reading
Argos Fire Department Makes Funding Arrangements for the Purchase of Uniforms
The Argos Volunteer Fire Department is working out funding arrangements in order to purchase some uniforms. The matter was discussed when the town council met Wednesday evening.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney noted that while the uniforms may not be utilized for calls since the firefighters suit up in their gear in whatever they’re wearing at the time, the uniforms will be useful for other community events. Continue reading
Argos Town Council to Develop Detailed Definition of ‘Utility Vehicle’ Prior to Amending Golf Cart Ordinance
Officials in the town of Argos want to make sure they’re taking all relevant factors into account before they officially amend the Town’s Golf Cart Ordinance. Continue reading
Argos Police Officer to Attend School Resource Officer Training This Month
Multiple entities in the Town of Argos continue to work together to secure the safety of students in the community.
Over the last few months, officials from the Argos Community School Corporation, the Town Council and the Police Commission have been coordinating with one about hiring a School Resource Officer (SRO).
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney mentioned that Officer David Carrell will be attending training this month to learn the skills necessary to serve as an SRO. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Reviews Farm Lease, Public Bids Due this Wednesday
A public hearing over the Town of Argos’ farm lease was held when council members met earlier this month. Members went on to unanimously approve a resolution which accepted the farm lease as presented later in the meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney noted that this is something that Town officials review every year. However, there was a bit of a change with the lease that was up for approval this time around. Continue reading
Argos Officials Plan to Hold Workshop Over Open EMS Director Position This Wednesday
The two candidates vying for the Argos EMS Director position will be meeting with town officials in a public workshop on Wednesday to go over their credentials. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said the position was covered at the last town council meeting but this will be more of an in-depth interview process.
The candidates being considered are EMS Assistant Director Pete Devos and Sara McCullam, who also serves on the department. Continue reading
New Member Sworn into Argos Town Council, Opening Remains on Police Commission
The Argos Town Council will welcome a new council member when they meet next Wednesday.
When the Council met on the day before Thanksgiving, the resignation of vice president Dustin Johnson was announced. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said his reason for leaving the council is that he is moving out of the area and his resignation was submitted to her on Friday, November 16th.
Argos resident Shawn Harley reportedly informed Clerk-Treasurer Mullaney that he had an interest in serving on the Town Council. Continue reading
Argos Residents and Business Owners Encouraged to Participate in the Town’s Christmas Light Contest
Residents and business owners in the Town of Argos are encouraged to show off their holiday spirit during this year’s Christmas Light Contest.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney mentioned that residences and businesses will be judged separately but the top three winners will receive the same cash prizes. The third place prize is $50, the second place winners will get $100 and the first place prize is $200. Continue reading
Argos Police Department Welcomes Two New Full-Time Officers, Open Position Still Available
The Argos Police Department has two new full-time officers on the force. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that Bradley Howe and Aaron Yeargin recently filled some open full-time positions. She noted that the department is still taking applications for an additional officer now through Tuesday, November 20th.
According to information provided on the Town’s official website, academy training is recommended but it is not a requirement. The starting probationary pay for a new, non-certified, officer is $35,330 while Academy-certified officers receive $46,672 per year.
There are a few minimum qualifications that an applicant must meet to be considered for the position. Continue reading
Two Letters of Interest Submitted for Argos EMS Director Position, More EMTs Needed in the Department
At last Wednesday’s Argos Town Council meeting, members acknowledged that two letters of interest for the Argos EMS Director position were submitted by the deadline. As a reminder, current EMS Director Richie Miller tendered his resignation in August and will be leaving the department on December 31st of this year. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Agrees to Supply Power and Water for Summer Events
Community events with food trucks, vendors and other activities are held in Plymouth and Bourbon on certain Fridays during the summer months. Argos officials are currently working out the specifics for “TGIF Argos” so they’ll be able to launch their own series this coming summer. Continue reading
Marshall County Election Board Acknowledges Culver Ordinance
Marshall County Clerk Deb VanDeMark told the Election Board members Monday afternoon that she received notice from the Town of Culver concerning the Primary Election.
