VIDALIA &045;&045;The Concordia Parish Police Jury set a 15-ton weight limit for Roundtree Road Monday.

The jury originally planned to set the limit at five tons, but changed it after discussion with local residents at a public hearing during Monday’s regular meeting.

Keith Darnell, who operates a business on the road, told jurors about how the weight limit could hurt his business that utilizes large trucks that would be over the limit.

&uot;I’m concerned about it, that’s why I’m here,&uot; Darnell said. &uot;I don’t want to break the law.&uot;

In other business:

4 The jury approved a motion to recommend bids regarding Black Lake property to the public works committee.

4A discussion regarding coroner bills was set on the agenda, but was tabled for the next meeting.

4The jury also approved resolutions for former police juror Ralph Bradford and former fire district board member Charles Dew.

4Dorothy Dew was also appointed to fill the unexpired term for Charles Dew on the Concordia Fire District Number two Board.

4In regards to several small bridges at the Circle &uot;S&uot; Ranch, the jury approved a motion to keep

4The jury tabled a discussion regarding the purchase of ordinance signs for Lake St. John.

4The jury accepted a bid from the Floor Station in Vidalia to purchase new carpet for the registrar’s office in the courthouse.

4In reference to roof leaks in the old courthouse, the jury approved getting an estimate for leaks in the east and west wings. Secretary Russell Wagoner said they needed attention, especially the leak in the east wing of the building.

4The jury approved a motion to advertise a public hearing regarding the merger of several small voting precincts within the parish with larger ones due to their low number of registered voters.

4The jury approved occupational licenses for Minorca Bait Shop and Oak Village.

4The jury approved sending a letter to the district attorney to get a court order to remove bees from Cowan Street.

4Other business during the meeting included a discussion regarding upkeep of areas throughout the parish from overgrown grass and drainage problems.