County road speed limits approved

By Melinda L. Lucas

Shackelford County commissioners imposed 35 MPH speed limits on several roads near rock quarries in Pct. 4, including 163, 177, 201, 202, and 240 after the required public hearing on March 27.

No one was present from the public to object to the decision, which was proposed by commissioner Cody Jordan at a meeting earlier this month in order to help prevent damage caused by heavy loads.

County judge John Viertel reported that the county might be able to impose fees and/or fines for destruction to county roads.

More information will be presented next month.

Other Business

•Viertel stated that he had submitted a contract to WesTex Connect to continue renting  space on the county-owned tower, but had not gotten a response.

•A proposal from the county’s IT consultant for $1,300 to update firewall maintenance was okayed.