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
Argos Town Council Informed Of Existing Zoning Rule That Downtown Building Owners are Currently Violating
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
Argos Town Council Appoints Member to Plan Commission, Three Members Still Needed
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 Sets Dates for Preliminary Budget Hearings
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 Industrial Park Designated a Economic Development Area
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 Town Council Enters into Agreement with Red Door Marketing
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
Officials Cut Ribbon on New Manufacturing Center in Argos
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.
Officials Seek Local Donations for Multi-Purpose Building at 4-H Fairgrounds in Argos
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 Considers Machinery and Utility Tax Abatements for Local Businesses
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
Seats Still Open on Argos Plan Commission, Democrat Members Especially Needed
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
Full-Page Billing to be Utilized in Argos after Perforated Post Card Style Bills Cause Problems
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
Marshall County Council on Aging to Apply for Public Transit Funds
Officials from the Marshall County Council on Aging are looking to apply for public transit funds through the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Argos Town Council Raises Trash Rates Slightly to Address Existing Shortfall
Trash rates in Argos were raised slightly when Town Council members met last Wednesday.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that officials compared how much they were charging to how much they were paying for the services and realized that they were not collecting enough to fully pay their contract with Republic Services. Mullaney said about $5,000 per year was being lost as a result of the under-charging. Continue reading
Argos Company Pays Back Taxes and Redeems Property in Full
Attorney Derek Jones provided the Argos Town Council with an update over a property that was behind on property taxes when members met last Wednesday. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Approves Marshall County Multi-Hazard Emergency Management Mitigation Plan
Argos Town Council members approved a resolution last week that formally adopts the Marshall County Multi-Hazard Emergency Management Mitigation Plan.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery recently informed all town and city officials within the county that the plan was ready to be approved by each jurisdiction that participated in the mitigation planning process. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Approves $3,000 Annual Donation to the Marshall County Council on Aging
Argos Town Council members approved a $3,000 donation to the Marshall County Council on Aging when they met Wednesday night.
The executive director of the organization, Jacqueline Wright, came before the council to request a donation of $1,000 to $3,000 in order to help cover operation costs. She informed members that Argos has a substantial aging population.
Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that since the organization provides a valuable service to the community, members voted to give the maximum amount requested. Continue reading
Argos Town Council Discussed Electric Code and Rate Ordinance
The Argos Town Council members amended the Electric Code and Rate Ordinance last week where language pertaining to residence was included.
Developer Presents Proposal to Build Homes in Argos
Developer CMD Group presented a proposal to the Argos Town Council members last week to build homes in an empty subdivision in Argos.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney, the plans call for the construction of 12 homes on the 12 lots in the subdivision by the end of 2019.
Walnut Township Looking to Terminate Dispatch Contract
Walnut Township officials will be looking at terminating its contract with the county for dispatch fees.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney, Walnut Township Trustee Steven Wilhelm said the township was double billed last year for fire and EMS services. The town sends out a bill for fees and the township Continue reading
Argos Officials and Residents Focused on Community and Economic Development
The Town of Argos is geared toward growth, and officials are currently taking steps to show it.
Aside from working with the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation to construct a manufacturing center at the Dewey Street industrial park, town officials are also working in conjunction with the Argos Community Development Corporation on a potential housing development at the Colonial Estates property. Continue reading
