A couple of different projects in the Town of Argos are free to commence now that some preliminary matters have been handled. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that at last Wednesday’s meeting, Town Attorney Derek Jones informed council members about some paperwork that had been finalized.
She explained, “He got the easements signed for Westview Court and Woodland Trail and the Colonial Estates deed has now been recorded and put into the Redevelopment Commission’s name.” Continue reading
As a part of the town’s revamped marketing efforts, Argos officials recently approved a new logo.
The new logo features a color scheme with black and “tanish” gold, as well as a slogan that reads “A Town within a Park.” Continue reading
Representatives from the company who provides recycling services to the residents of Bremen want to adjust their pick-up schedule.
Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom came before Argos Town Council members on Thursday to discuss a sewer extension project on Woodland Trail.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that the project has been on the docket for a few years but since residents weren’t reporting any issues, they allowed them to remain hooked up to their own sewer line. Continue reading
An addendum to the agreement that the Town of Argos has with Republic Services was signed when town council members met last week.
At their final meeting in June, members decided to proceed with their trash provider’s recommendation to switch to every other week recycling pick-up. When members met on Thursday, they finalized the decision by signing the addendum, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. Continue reading
Proposals from two different HR companies were consider when Argos Town Council members met Thursday evening.
One proposal came from New Focus HR and the other was from HR Unlimited. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said the council members reviewed both proposals and came to the conclusion that New Focus would be the best fit for the town. Continue reading
A public hearing over a proposed drainage improvement project in Westview Court was held by the Argos Town Council last Wednesday.
Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom and a representative from Weasler Engineering provided residents with a tentative timeline and showed them some changes that will be made to help improve drainage in the area to address consistent issues with flooding. Continue reading
Recycling pick-up in the town of Argos will now be conducted every other week. Representatives with town’s trash service provider Republic Services recently asked officials to make the switch to alternating weeks. Continue reading
Starting in July, Argos residents will begin receiving full-page bills in envelopes rather than the post-card style that has been sent out in the past.
The change was initially announced back in May and Argos Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney issued a reminder during last week’s town council meeting. Continue reading
A change to State Board of Accounts procedures was brought to the attention of Argos Town Council members when they met last Wednesday. Continue reading
Marshall County Building Administrator Chuck Dewitt recently informed Argos Town Council members of an existing zoning rule that isn’t being followed by some downtown building owners. Earlier this year, the Town of Argos entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Dewitt who has been assisting with various zoning and planning matters ever since. Continue reading
After months of looking for individuals to fill open seats on the Argos Plan Commission, town council members finally received some interest in one of the positions.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney reported that Lindsay Shively, who works as an attorney in Plymouth, expressed an interest in one of the open positions. Continue reading
Argos Town Council members set the dates for their preliminary budget hearings during their meeting last Wednesday.
The hearings were set for Monday, July 16th and Tuesday, July 17th, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. She added that they will most likely be held in the evening, around 6:30 p.m. on both days. Continue reading
Argos Town Council members took steps last Wednesday to designate the Industrial Park on Dewey Street an economic development area.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that a public hearing was held to give citizens a chance to weigh in on the matter. Continue reading
Argos officials entered into an agreement this week that will help them make the public more aware of the Town’s existing amenities and recent developments.
With the recent completion of the Manufacturing Center and the possibility of new housing being developed on 12 empty lots by the end of 2019, officials are looking to get the word out about the growing possibilities.
You can know because this is who I told , Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that Town Council members approved an agreement with Kerri Langdon Martin, the owner of Red Door Marketing, during their meeting Wednesday night. Continue reading
Argos Town Council members, Marshall County Economic Development Corporation members, Marshall County Commission and Council members officially cut the ribbon on a new Manufacturing Center in Argos Wednesday morning.
Donations are being collected to help fund the local match for the multi-purpose building slated to be built at the 4-H fairgrounds in Argos.
Earlier this year, Marshall County received a $500,000 grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Continue reading
Argos Town Council members considered granting tax abatements to two companies when members met last week.
Abatements were considered for the Indiana Municipal Power Association (IMPA) and the Indiana Technologies and Manufacturing Companies (ITAMCO), according to clerk-treasurer Lisa Mullaney. Continue reading
Argos officials are still seeking members for the town’s Plan Commission. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney stated that there are still four open seats remaining.
Mullaney explained, “We still need people for the Plan Commission because we only have five members and we need nine. We have to have an even balance so they [all of the members] cannot be of the same political affiliation.” Continue reading
Starting on July 1st Argos officials will begin using envelopes and full-page billing for utilities rather than the postcard style that’s been utilized up until now.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney stated that officials decided to make the switch to address an issue with the perforation on current bills.
“On January 1st, we got a call from the local post office stating that she had received two great big bags. One of them had half the bill in it and one of them had the other half that you normally turn in with your payment.” Continue reading
