Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Business License topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Houston County board approves McBird Enterprise campground‑store license after applicant presentation
Summary
The Houston County Career Board voted by voice to approve McBird Enterprise’s application to operate a campground store at Danville Landing after the applicant described operations, security, reservations and plans for an honor‑system retail trial.
The Houston County Career Board approved a license for McBird Enterprise to operate a campground store at Danville Landing following a presentation and brief question‑and‑answer session with the applicant.
The board moved to approve the business application after reviewing background‑check paperwork and the application materials. The motion was made and seconded; the board approved it by voice and told the applicant to complete licensing with the county office.
Bob, the applicant representing McBird Enterprise, told the board the campground is open while the store remains seasonal and not yet in full operation. He said the site provides free Wi‑Fi to campers and that cameras are installed “for peace of mind.” He said he personally cleans the bathrooms daily and checks water meters, and that a recent meter break released what he described as roughly 14,000 gallons of water before he stopped the leak.
Bob outlined short‑term and planned improvements: an online reservation system so customers can book daily or by the weekend, trialing an honor‑system for bait and small retail purchases (QR code or cash box), and selectively adding electrical outlets to some primitive tent sites subject to county permission. He said seasonal demand typically increases in April and May.
Board members raised operational questions about parking on peak weekends, campground utilities and grant opportunities for playground upgrades and a fishing dock. Board members offered to help reapply for grants after a prior denial and encouraged coordination with county staff and local partners for events such as a fishing rodeo in June.
After the approval, the board directed the applicant to take the license paperwork to the county office to complete the process. The applicant thanked the board for their support and said he would continue working with county staff on grants, site improvements and event coordination.
Notes: Vote was taken by voice; a specific tally was not recorded in the transcript.
