Beaverdam commission approves three hires, accepts commissioner's resignation and OKs batting-cages bid

The Beaverdam Town Commission approved multiple personnel hires, accepted a commissioner's resignation and accepted a bid to renovate the community batting cages during its recent meeting.

After returning from a closed session on personnel, the commission moved and voted to hire Dakota Goodman for the sanitation department at $12.50 an hour, increasing to $13 after 90 days. The body then approved the hiring of Darra Harris as assistant treasurer at $23 an hour, with an effective date of March 30. Finally, the commission voted to hire Jeff Renfro as tourism director, a salaried position beginning April 1 at $50,000 a year. Each motion was made, seconded and passed by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

Earlier in the meeting commissioners reviewed quotes for renovating the town's batting cages. Commissioners said the astroturf component accounted for most of the cost; local volunteer Brett (identified in the discussion as working with a group referenced as "Lutrals") offered to provide rock and drain tile materials and help with drainage work. The commission directed that the lowest responsible bid be accepted and authorized payment from the park development fund; the motion passed by voice vote.

The commission also read and accepted a letter of resignation from Commissioner Robinson, effective March 31, 2026. Members offered personal well-wishes during the meeting's closing remarks.

The meeting record shows motions were approved by voice vote; the transcript did not capture individual vote tallies or the names of movers and seconders for every motion. No statutes or ordinances were referenced in the personnel or procurement actions.