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Beaman council approves Memorial Hall Wi‑Fi, authorizes tanker loan payoff and awards snow‑removal contract
Summary
The council agreed to install Wi‑Fi at Memorial Hall, approved early payoff of the fire tanker loan from reserve funds, accepted a single bid for sidewalk snow removal, and received updates on Memorial Hall repairs and upcoming Homes for Iowa houses.
The Beaman City Council took several actions Dec. 10 aimed at community facilities and maintenance, approving Wi‑Fi for Memorial Hall, authorizing early payoff of the tanker truck loan and accepting a sidewalk snow‑removal bid.
At the meeting, Denise Hoy reported that volunteer Helen Kopsa and others will hand‑clean quilts from Memorial Hall, that exterior repairs are complete, interior texturing is nearly finished and the hall will be repainted; new blinds have been purchased and the insurance adjuster had inspected the water damage but no written report was yet available.
Council member Barry Brockman moved and Council member Jason Scafferi seconded a motion to install Wi‑Fi at Memorial Hall, citing needs such as upcoming bingo equipment; the motion passed unanimously (Ayes: 5). Separately, Council member Brandon Schleisman moved and Council member Deb Ashton seconded to pay off the tanker truck loan early from the Tanker Reserve fund; that motion also carried (Ayes: 5). Council member Jason Scafferi moved and Council member Rhonda Rego seconded to accept Ryan Ashton’s bid for sidewalk snow removal (the only bid received); that motion passed (Ayes: 5).
Council members Brockman and Schleisman also reported that Homes for Iowa house plans have been finalized with construction slated for the winter and delivery expected in spring. The minutes record these approvals and updates; no public comment or objections to these motions were recorded.
