Third Planet Wind associate moving to area
March 9, 2010
Hank Thieman told the Petersburg Village Board at their March 2 meeting that Cheyenne Smith, Third Planet Wind associate, will be moving here and living in the area. Also, Midwest Energy is expected to have the contractor selected by next Thursday, and that the company will be put in touch with Petersburg. By then, they would like to have a list of housing available.
The board held a public hearing to amend the Koch Second Addition, subdivision of Koch’s lot split, and a tract of land located in the NE1/4 of Section 26, T22N, R7W of the sixth P.M. Boone County Nebraska. The public hearing remained open for one hour. This was the final hearing for both the original purchase and the second purchase. Other than a small tax issue, there appeared to be no problems. Zoning Director Barb Hanson stated, “Steve Rasmussen had signed the maps for the addition, but said taxes must be paid prior to certification.” The board enacted Ordinance #362 pertaining to the new subdivision.
Details in the March 10 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
Community Club talks wind energy legislation
March 2, 2010
Community Club members gathered Monday, March 1 to discuss a variety of topics, however, the majority of time was spent focusing on the recent wind energy bill that stands to greatly affect the wind energy development in Petersburg.
Steve Boyer of Third Planet Windpower, along with Hank Thieman and Jim Dickerson, members of the legislative committee, explained the purpose of the 18-page bill regarding Nebraska Renewable Energy and Export.
The intent of LB 1048 is to encourage and allow opportunities for private companies to develop, own and operate renewable energy facilities for export of wind energy from the state. At the same time, the bill looks to preserve the benefits of the public power system.
Details in the March 3 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
Keno on ballot? Village Board says ‘yes’
February 23, 2010
Petersburg Village Board held a special meeting Wednesday evening, Feb. 17, to discuss the proposal of adding Keno to the May primary ballot.
After a lengthy discussion with proponents and a representative of Keno Nebraska, the board unanimously approved a motion to place the issue on the ballot.
Details in the Feb. 24 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
Petsche joins Northeast CC Board of Governors
February 23, 2010
Shirley Petsche
Following unanimous vote last week, Petsche was seated on the board to fulfill the unexpired term of the late Nanci Lingenfelter of Plainview.
She will represent District I of Northeast’s 20-county service area.
Details in the Feb. 24 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
Petersburg Fire Dept. wins Mansfield grant
February 17, 2010
Petersburg firemen celebrating the ,000 grant include (back, l. to r.) Steve Warner, Lance Benda and Mike Thiem; and (front) Scott Thieman and Fire Chief Neil Baumgartner.
With the grant money, the firemen have purchased some needed furnishings for the new fire hall, including 17 rectangle and round folding tables, 125 vinyl chairs, four aluminum eight-foot portable benches, caddies for all the chairs and tables, and a dry erase and corkboard for the meeting room. These tables and benches were greatly needed by the department, and the equipment will be used during many activities including those sponsored by the Petersburg firemen and rescue squad personnel.
Keno to be on May ballot?
February 17, 2010
A special meeting of the Petersburg Village Board was scheduled Wednesday, Feb. 17. to decide whether Keno will be placed on the May election ballot for residents of Petersburg.
Bloodmobile coming March 1
February 17, 2010
A Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held in Petersburg on Monday, March 1, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Petersburg Legion Club.
To donate blood, food or money, contact Kay Preister at 386-5739.
Leadership group presents community sign to Village of Petersburg
February 9, 2010
Petersburg community sign
He distributed pictures of the Petersburg sign, as well as a color swatch of the marquee which is teal blue. He proposed that the sign be located on the lots west of Highway 14 which the Petersburg Economic Development already owns. Cost of insurance would be approximately $325 and electricity costs are estimated at $1,490 a year. Energy costs could be lowered if the sign would be automatically shut off for a period of time during the night.
There will be some extra cost for installation of the communication system at the bank and some underground wiring. He added, “We expect to continue with the “Bash in the Burg” with a portion of those proceeds going towards the maintenance and costs of the sign.”
The bash committee has now become a Petersburg Community Club committee.
Details in the Feb. 10 Petersburg Press Print Edition.
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