Minutes from The Village of Bee Board of Trustees (Unapproved) September 9, 2026 Board Chair Chris Shipley called the regular meeting to order at 6:57 p.m. Roll call showed C. Shipley, C. Kirby, E. Simpson, and E. Hartwell present, along with Clerk/Treasurer J. Brown and several residents. The Board reviewed the meeting minutes. All in favor Motion approved. Reports SHERIFF: No report. WATER & SEWER OPERATOR REPORT: All tests good no issues, hydrant flushing at month’s end. VOLUNTEER FIRE: No report. MAINTENANCE: R. White submitted resignation notice. Interested applicants should contact the Village Clerk. NEW BUSINESS: Ballroom ok to proceed with repairs including approval of quoted $7,500 to provide a 5-ton unit and repair of mini-split, all voted in favor. The motion passed. Megan Forbes and Jordan Diedrich introduced themselves as Seward Chamber representatives. The Board approved the November wedding liquor license with Pac N Save providing catering and liquor service. Resolution 2026-2027 authorizing the budget was approved. September bills will include a yard and property cleanup notice. A Halloween event will be scheduled, with flyers posted and community ideas welcomed. Claims were approved for payment. With all in favor, the meeting adjourned to open the CDBG Grant public hearing. United States Treasury, -1,893.56; Payroll, 4,180.38; Benes Service, w012887, -835.51; Black Hills Energy, 3 accts 3774568277/2588155970/0339755756, -259.83; Corner Cleaning, 08172026 invoice, -150.00; DONALD CORNER – Reimburse, mileage to take sample in plus previous 5 months not paid since 02/12/2026 check, -251.16; FYR-TEK, -924.50; Midwest Auto Parts, Inc., shop supplies/extension cord, -83.88; Midwest Automotive Inc., RO 102771, -1,471.45; NE PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL LAB, -15.00; Norris Public Power Distict, inv 2482 Village Use Utilities – Electricity, -1,366.02; SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT, Legal hearing, -5.45; SEWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT, monthly fee, -85.00; SEWARD LUMBER, 701083, -217.20; SUHR & LICHTY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC, Renewal of policies, -22,694.00; Waste Connections, billing period 9/1/26-9-30/26, -2,962.02; Windstream, 090442527 402643-6247, -121.70; Jenna Corner – Reimbursement, End of Summer Bash reimbursement, -769.16; SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT, minutes and budget hearing, -247.50; John Deere Financial, -10.18 SCI — September 30, 2026 ZNEZ
