Peculiar Looking to Raise Taxes
J.T. | October 12, 2009
The City of Peculiar will be asking voters to approve tax increases and business license fees on the upcoming November 3 ballot.
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Confirmed Case of H1N1
J.T. | September 9, 2009
As of Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, the Raymore-Peculiar School District learned that a staff member at Shull Elementary School had a medically confirmed case of H1N1.
Teenagers Injured in Car Accident
J.T. | September 7, 2009
Highway Patrol and Cass County officials are trying to figure out how to make the intersection of J highway and Hubach Hill safer after two teenagers were injured in a serious car accident last week.
Peculiar Sets Levy, Tax Increases to be on Ballot
J.T. | August 22, 2009
The Peculiar Board of Alderman voted last week to adopt a tax levy of $.6231 for every $100 assessed property value. This means that a home valued at $100,000 will require $623.10 in property taxes. This will go into effect October 1.
Man Dies of Self Inflicted Wound
J.T. | August 10, 2009
A 55-year-old resident of Peculiar died Sunday in an apparent accidental shooting.
Investigators think Dennis Holcomb accidentally shot himself while target shooting alone, said Cass County Sheriff’s Cpl. Kevin Tieman.
Ray-Pec Middle School to be “Green”
J.T. | August 2, 2009
The building will be constructed on 58 hwy., about a mile west of 291 hwy. utilizing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The rainwater will be captured via a “butterfly roof” and some water will be used to irrigate the grounds. The school will also use geothermal heating & cooling, bioswales, solar power, a windmill and retention pond.
Peculiar Passes Furlough Resoloution
J.T. | July 29, 2009
The Peculiar Board of Alderman voted Tuesday to institute employee furloughs instead of cuts in hourly wages. The policy, which should save the city $161,000 (above the goal of 10%, or $157,000) is effective immediately.
Paper Files Complaint Over Pay Cuts
J.T. | July 28, 2009
The Belton Star-Herald has filed a complaint with Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster due to the manner in which the Peculiar Board of Alderman voted for a pay cut for city employees.
During an executive session on July 21 the Board of Alderman discussed the wage issue then entered the public meeting to vote. Alderman Stark made a motion to instruct the City Administrator to reduce salaries of all City Staff by 10% across the board. The motion was seconded by Alderman Antonides and passed by a vote of 6 - 0.
Fire Truck Totaled While Responding to Crash
J.T. | July 19, 2009
The West Peculiar Fire Department was responding to an overturned vehicle Wednesday evening, when a semi-trailer ran into a fire truck at full speed.
Concept report for proposed interchange
J.T. | July 17, 2009
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has provided Harrisonville with a conceptual report for a new interchange at Hwy 71 and Rockhaven Road. The project could cost anywhere from $7 - 12 million dollars.
The new medical center and a presumed increase in local population appear to be the motivating factors for this proposal, which would provide additional access to Route 71 for the communities of Harrisonville and Peculiar.
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