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.