Calling back and forth on the phone and getting a random person is not going to work. As I recall, when you apply you get a receipt from the Clerk when you apply. Go back to the Clerk's office with your receipt and see if they have a record. If they can't find it, re-apply. Waiting for months, calling and expecting a call back is not going to get you anywhere. The goal is to get a permit, not find lost paperwork.
Calling back and forth on the phone and getting a random person is not going to work. As I recall, when you apply you get a receipt from the Clerk when you apply. Go back to the Clerk's office with your receipt and see if they have a record. If they can't find it, re-apply. Waiting for months, calling and expecting a call back is not going to get you anywhere. The goal is to get a permit, not find lost paperwork.