Beaman holds emergency meeting after demolition debris damages Memorial Building

The Beaman City Council convened an emergency meeting in early November 2025 to assess damage to the Beaman Memorial Building after debris from the demolition of a neighboring structure at 209 Main Street punctured the memorial's roof and exposed the interior.

Mayor Ann Smith called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.; council members Deb Ashton, Barry Brockman, Rhonda Rego and Brandon Schleisman were listed as present, and Jason Scafferi was listed as absent. City Clerk Denise Hoy and a city attendee, Dave Moorman, were also noted as present.

Officials reported that rubble from the demolition penetrated the Memorial Building, leaving a significant hole in the roof. The contractors responsible for the demolition, Boulder Construction, "took full responsibility" for the damage, and the council was told the company had ordered new truss rafters. The contractor estimated the repairs would be completed by Thanksgiving; council materials described that as the contractor's estimate rather than a guaranteed completion date.

City Clerk Denise Hoy reported that she had contacted the city's insurance agent about the incident to notify the insurer and begin any claims process.

There were no recorded votes or motions related to repairs or contracting at the meeting. The only formal action recorded was a motion to adjourn by Council member Brandon Schleisman, seconded by Barry Brockman; the motion carried (the transcript does not record a roll-call tally). The meeting record is signed by Mayor Ann Smith.

Next steps recorded in the meeting minutes indicate that Boulder Construction has begun ordering materials and that the city has opened contact with its insurer. The minutes do not record a timeline for follow-up council action or a formal vote authorizing repairs; those details were not specified in the record.