Although this appears to be a discussion amongst Clerks, I'd like to jump
in here and add my 2c... (big surprise!)...

Here in the Garden, the Listers also utilize NEMRC to produce tax bills.
And while it's true that you can't make changes to NEMRC or you screw up
your tax bills from the previous year, we have always run a copy for the
clerk - a duplicate that is kept in a binder for just this purpose, whether
we were using NEMRC or the program I created in ACCESS a few years ago.

AND, i have a little confession to make.... I even had a copy made by the
clerk! And now that the tax bill has to be given to the tax department, i
realize that we should be sending the taxpayers 2 copies of their bills -
one to keep and one to give away.

I agree that it could be seen as a pain to have to do the copying, but I am
so impressed with the dedication to serving the public that the Clerks who
have responded have shown.  You do go the extra mile and generally with a
smile.  I know here in paradise, we would be lost! without our very
competent and graciously serving Clerk!

It's not a glamour job, but somebody's gotta do it!  Thank you for chosing
to take it.

Kleenex attached to sop up the sap...


>I too have had a problem with this, but I do the copies by mail, or fax or
>whatever at no charge.  After all that's what we're there for.  The problem
>is in making the copies from the NEMRC program.  The listers are unable to
>make any changes in case someone needs a copy.  I've decided that next year
>I'll make copies of all the bills before mailing them so that work can
>proceed on the next year's Grand List.  I've had requests for about 50
>bills. The taxpayers need to know that it is an important necessity to keep
>a copy of their bill if they want to collect under Act 60.  Any ideas on
>that?
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Lindberg, Cheryl <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 3:23 PM
>Subject: Property Tax Bill Copies
>
>
>> Treasurers of Vermont
>>
>> I am requesting information on the subject of copying tax bills. After all
>> the time and money spent preparing and issuing the original tax bill, I am
>> discouraged at how many requests I receive for additional copies due to
>lack
>> of careful filing or mailing the original to a bank because of an escrow
>> arrangement, when they could keep the original and mail a copy to the
>bank.
>> On demand requests are difficult to ignore and often the way I receive
>> requests for copies.  To accommodate the taxpayer, but discourage sloppy
>> filing, I insist on the taxpayer (or tax preparer) stopping in and paying
>> the statutory 4 cents and picking up the copy.  I do not fax or mail
>copies,
>> as that is additional cost to the Town, over and above the initial
>> preparation and mailing.
>>
>> Ironically, if a taxpayer comes in with a tax bill and wishes us to make a
>> copy on our photocopier, the Town Clerk charges 20 cents for that copy!!!
>>
>> I would appreciate knowing if:
>>
>> 1.  you charge the statutory 4 cents for a copy
>> 2.  you have been authorized to charge more than the 4 cents and how you
>>         received that authorization
>> 3.  you copy tax bills on demand or require a day or two to respond
>>
>> Thank you for your answers and any additional comments you wish to make.
>
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Funny, how we parents think our children never
listen, only to see them mimic our actions.....
What kind of a role model have you been today?

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