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Pittman Center hears updates on tourist permits, fire department volunteers and school PTO fundraising
Summary
City Administrator Tammy Watts Rochester reported 111 grandfathered and 80 regular tourist residency permits; board was told the new Blessing Box needs bear‑proofing, staff met with county fire officials about volunteer shortages, and the Pittman Center Elementary School PTO is raising $120K–$150K for fencing.
City Administrator Tammy Watts Rochester reported at the Jan. 15 board meeting that the town currently holds 111 grandfathered Tourist Residency permits and 80 regular Tourist Residency permits.
Alderwoman Cheryl Ogle notified the board that the recently installed Blessing Box will need to be made bear‑proof before it can be used. The minutes do not record a timeline or cost estimate for bear‑proofing.
Administrator Watts Rochester also said she met with the Sevier County Fire Marshall and Sevier County Fire & Rescue Chief David Puckett during the week to discuss a shortage of volunteers at the Pittman Center Fire Department. The minutes record the meeting and the participants but do not list specific volunteer‑recruitment actions or timelines.
Alderman Billy McCarty reported that the Pittman Center Elementary School PTO is raising funds for an eight‑mile track near the campground and school (close to the helipad) and said the school needs $120,000–$150,000 to help cover fencing costs. The minutes do not include a discussion of funding sources or a vote to allocate town funds to the project.
These items were recorded under old and other business; the minutes do not show formal motions or votes tied to the tourist permits, Blessing Box, fire‑department volunteer issue, or the school PTO request. Follow‑up action items (cost estimates, recruitment plans, or funding requests) are not included in the minutes and would require staff follow‑up to develop.
