Mayor, City Council & Office
Board Members
Mayor: Larry Fuhr | (402) 750-6173
Scott Kurpgeweit | (402) 276-9752
Wayne Schroeder | (402) 487-2266
Travis Kamm | (402) 276-5729
Rick Hollatz | (402) 270-7403
City Employees
Maintenance: Michael Tullis | (402) 417-4638
City Office: Nancy Schaad
City Office: Karen Hillen
Office Address
153 N Main St.
Leigh, NE 68643
Mailing Address
PO Box 277
Leigh, NE 68643
Office Hours
Tuesday–Friday
9 AM–12 PM
1 PM–4 PM
Office Phone
Cemetery
The Village of Leigh has a cemetery on the southwest side of town along Church Road. The cemetery is divided into three parts with each part belonging to a different group: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Zion Lutheran Church, and the Village of Leigh. For information about lots and pricing, contact information is provided below for each respective group.
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mark Kabes | (402) 487-3332
Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Dennis Kuester | (402) 920-0185
Leigh Cemetery Board
Kit Held | (402) 270-1103
Janelle Fischer | (402) 487-2737
Mark Hanel (Map) | (402) 270-4446
Kip Held
Landfill/Burn Site
The landfill and burn site for the Village of Leigh is located south of East Finch Street. It is open to the public at all times.
The following is a list of what is accepted at the burn site:
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Branches
- Untreated wood
Permits & Licenses
Utilities
Terms of Payment
Bills are due on the 15th of each month. If the bill is not paid by the 15th of each month, the account will be considered delinquent. Disconnection notices are sent after the 15th of each month. If payment is not received by the 25th of each month, a $25.00 late fee will be charged to that account.
Utilities Deposit
Utility deposit for any homeowner or business owner is $100. A deposit for any rental property is $200. Deposits are held until the final bill is paid in full.
Electricity
Loup Power District, a wholesale power customer of Nebraska Public Power District, provides electric service to the Village of Leigh. Leigh’s principal source of power supply is from a 34,000 volt substation located Northeast of Leigh. Cornhusker Public Power District serves the rural areas surrounding Leigh.
Internet
Stealth Broadband is the main Internet provider for the Village of Leigh. Stealth covers Northeast Nebraska, providing fast, reliable, and affordable high-speed Internet. For more information about Stealth Broadband’s services, contact information is provided below.
Trash
| Size of Container | Monthly Charge |
|---|---|
| 90 gallon | $19.25 |
| 1 ½ yard | $37.25 |
| 2 yard | $41.75 |
| 3 yard | $55.75 |
| 4 yard | $63.75 |
| 6 yard | $84.00 |
| 8 yard | $94.00 |
The monthly charge for an additional 90-gallon container at the same location is an additional $8.15. The monthly charge for two containers (1 ½ yard to 8 yard) at the same location is double the rate listed above.
These rates have been effective since May 1, 2022.
Sewer
| Customer | Monthly Charge |
|---|---|
| Residential | $34.00 |
| Commercial | $34.00 for 50,000 gallons of water used and $1.00 per 1,000 gallons thereafter |
Customers of the Municipal Sewer Department shall be charged the following flat rate for the use of sewer service. Rates shall be set by ordinance and shall be on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk for public inspection at any reasonable time.
The following rates have been in effect since January 1, 2017.
Water
| Residents of the Village of Leigh | $2.00 per 1,000 gallons |
| Non-residents of the Village of Leigh | $2.30 per 1,000 gallons |
There is also an additional service charge of $30.00 per month for residents of the Village of Leigh and $36.50 per month for non-residents of the Village of Leigh. For rural tank truck fills, the charge is $8.00 per 500 gallons. The tap fee for the original connection to the water system is $75.00.
These rates have been in effect since January 1, 2023.