The Argos Town Council members considered a resolution last week that would complete the process of initiating a new TIF area.
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Argos Town Council Discusses Radio Purchase for EMS
The Argos Town Council members heard a request from EMS Director Aaron Wagers Wednesday night to purchase 800 MHz radios as they are missing calls through the VHF system due to a bad antenna. They will receive the tone, but no instructions after that.
Continue readingTown of Argos Getting Two New Promotional Videos
The Town of Argos will soon be promoting itself with a pair of new videos. The town council recently approved a proposal from Red Door Marketing. It calls for two videos, each five to nine minutes long, for a cost not to exceed $5,000.
Continue readingArgos Council Gives Blessing for Purchase of Downtown Square Property
Plans are coming together for the new Argos Downtown Square. The project will bring a performance stage, restrooms, and other landscaping features to the former Speedway site at Michigan and Walnut. The town council Wednesday agreed to let the redevelopment commission proceed with buying the necessary property.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Resolutions Concerning U.S. 31 Improvements in Argos, Fulton County
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed two joint resolutions Monday morning that would communicate recommendations on what type of road improvements are preferred at three locations along U.S. 31.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Reviews TIF Resolution
The Argos Town Council members looked at a resolution last week that follows action by the Argos Redevelopment Commission and the Planning Commission concerning the proposed Deerfield Meadows subdivision.
Continue readingArgos EMS Director to Get Quotes for Toughbooks
Argos Fire Protection Territory Organizes, Plans to Hire Full-Time EMT
Members of the Argos Fire Protection Territory met for the first time Thursday night and organized as a group.
Continue readingTown of Argos Receives Grant for Downtown Square Project
The Town of Argos recently received an Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant in the amount of $1.1 million for the proposed downtown square project at the corner of Michigan and Walnut Streets. The town’s match will be $220,000.
Continue readingWater, Sewer Rate Study Planned in Argos
Argos Town Council Focused on Cleaning up Properties
The Argos Town Council members are cracking down on unsafe properties and urging residents to clean up unslightly properties.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Makes Appointment to Fire Protection Territory
The Argos Town Council members made their appointment to the newly formed Argos Fire Protection Territory during their Wednesday night meeting.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Planned in Argos on Upcoming Subdivision Project
The Argos Redevelopment Commission members will soon take public comments on a proposed single-family residential housing development program in a subdivision off of South Kenilworth in Argos.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Discusses Police Building, Electric Storage Unit
Argos Utility Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom was given permission by the Argos Town Council to move forward with getting plans to construct a building addition to house the Police Department and electric inventory.
Continue readingArgos Fire Protection Territory Passes with Local Majority
After a second attempt Thursday night, the formation of an Argos Fire Protection Territory has passed.
Continue readingArgos Company to Seek Tax Abatement for Expansion
The Argos Town Council members will soon go through the process of considering a tax abatement for a company looking expand operations.
Continue readingBarlow Chosen to Fill Township Board Vacancy and Likely Cast Deciding Vote on Fire Protection Territory
An Argos Fire Protection Territory may have another chance, after the Marshall County Republican Party filled a vacancy on the Green Township Board Friday. Anna Barlow was selected, despite the fact that she wasn’t actually at Friday’s caucus.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Purchases Needed Equipment for Ambulances
The ambulances in service with the Argos EMS Department will be equipped with new LUCAS devices.
Continue readingArgos Town Council Approves Bid for Community Crossing Work
The Argos Town Council members considered a bid for upcoming work approved with Community Crossings funds.
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