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Code enforcement issues certified letters to property owners responsible for dilapidated state of Mall Loop Rd.
RACHEL TOWNSEND
Since early 2018, many Dyer County residents have found themselves darting around two noticeably large potholes located on Mall Loop Road, near exit driveways of Taco Bell and Arby’s, a property which is owned by Action Properties, a company based out of Yazoo City, Miss. -- the same company which also owns the Dyersburg Mall.
The Mall Loop potholes have become somewhat locally renowned over the years, evolving into flower beds and even, one year, a fishing hole. While the City of Dyersburg has received some backlash over Mall Loop Rd. over the years, the property is owned and managed by the same company that owns the Dyersburg Mall—Action Properties.
While the City of Dyersburg is not directly responsible for the damaged roadway, residents have made inquiries regarding the responsibility of the City to enforce safe standards.
In an interview with City of Dyersburg Code Enforcement Inspector Thomas Mullins, he informed the State Gazette that Code Enforcement made multiple unsuccessful attempts to communicate with Action Properties before issuing a certified letter to the business’ home office in Yazoo City last September. Mullins says portions of the road were then repaired, however, the portion located near the entrance to Arby’s was left in a dilapidated state.
Mullins says he was not made aware of the need for additional repairs until this week. The notice follows a post published by the State Gazette on its Facebook page regarding the disrepair of the road. Mullins says another certified letter has been issued. Action Properties will have 10 days to respond with a course of action. If they fail to comply or respond, they will face a citation and court order.
With the recent acquisition of a portion of the Mall property by Waffle House, Mullins says the entranceway to Mall Loop Road is now co-owned by Waffle House. A separate certified letter will also be sent to them this week.
The CEO of Action Properties is A.G. Helm. Action Properties can be contacted at (662) 746-8000 or by email at info@actionpropertiesusa.com. Waffle House can be contacted via its website at https://www.wafflehouse.com/contact/ or call its corporate headquarters at (770) 729-5700.