By Terry Schrimscher
Argo — The Argo City Council honored three participants in Exceptional Foundation sports events. Three participants, including one Argo resident, were present to receive commendations from the Council and Argo Police Department.
Argo resident Justin Whitfield was on hand, along with Pell City resident Josh Garner and Exceptional Foundation community partner Jacob Couch, as Corporal Cason Davis introduced them and gave them a commendation and patch from Argo PD.
The Exceptional Foundation in Homewood, in conjunction with Special Olympics, hosts multiple sports for special needs individuals of all ages and abilities, Participants enjoy a competitive season in basketball. softball. volleyball, track & field, bowling, swimming, tennis and golf.
Whitfield teamed with Trussville resident Tommy Smith and community partners to earn a bronze medal in team competition, and won a silver medal in doubles competition. Garner has received medals in many sports, being invited to nationals in multiple sports, and being invited to play in the World Games in Ireland in 2022.
Davis also delivered the monthly Police Report to the Council. He included 235 traffic stops and 578 total calls in his report for the month of February.
In the monthly report from the Argo Fire Department, firefighter Lt. Jorel Barret listed eight burn permits and 34 medical calls for the month of February. He ended with a total of 55 calls for the month.
In regular business, the Council approved the renewal of garbage contracts with GFL Environmental Services with no more than a 3% increase for the next service year.
The Council also approved the purchase of new much for the city’s park and playground by City Hall. The purchase was approved for $44,235 from Rubber Mulch Warehouse.
The next regular meeting of the Argo council is scheduled for March 25 with a work session at 5 p.m. and the regular meeting following immediately after the session. An agenda for each meeting is posted in local businesses including Hill Top Farms, Argo Hardware, Liberty Automotive, Shell, Southland BBQ, Fox’s Pizza and Buckeye Grocery. Agendas are also posted on the city’s Facebook page.