Stewart County meeting hears resident complaints about Mullins Camper Park; board plans enforcement follow-up

Residents at a Stewart County local meeting urged officials on apparent safety and zoning problems at Mullins Camper Park, and the board agreed to pursue enforcement steps.

At one point during public comment, a resident said the property was rezoned, later returned to commercial use, and is now "full" of an undescribed use in the transcript. The resident also reported children running away from a nearby building and asked the board to notify the property owner and set a remediation deadline.

Board members said enforcement would require legal processing. One board member said the town would need to "go through the lawyer" and send certified notice before taking action. The board asked staff to coordinate with Miss Markley to set a date and agreed to discuss enforcement at the next monthly meeting.

The meeting record includes discussion of a potential financial penalty if the owner does not comply. A speaker stated, "We can charge up to $50 a day," and the board agreed to consider that figure when sending a notice and setting a deadline.

There was no formal vote recorded in the transcript to impose fines, and no timetable or ordinance citation was provided. The board’s action as recorded was direction to staff to send notice, set a date for compliance, and revisit the matter at the next meeting.