said that she is concerned that the collection process

said that she is concerned that the collection process for a business tax could become “enormously complicated.”'

Mayor Morehouse replied that “part of the process is to see if it is viable ... it may be that the collection of the tax will cost more than the revenue we can expect.”

Mr. Reynolds added that the state enabling legislation exempts a lot of people from the tax, including wholesalers and utilities.

Mr. Wickens observed that the ordinance which had been given to council as a model would need extensive modification to limit its scope if it were to be adopted by the town. Mr. Wickens said that it contained definitions of businesses which would be inappropriate for inclusion in the town’s ordinance. For example, he said, gardens are classified as amusements, and would require a license.

The sample ordinance, which was presented to council by attorney David Dickey, who represents The Inn, was written by Mr. Dickey when he was county attorney for Greene County. It was adopted in 1984.

Mayor Morehouse stressed that the questionaires which have been distributed to businesses are for informational purposes only, that they will be treated confidentially, and that reply is voluntary.

Council took no action on a licensing tax at last Wednesday’s meeting.

Acting on a suggestion by coundl member Nan Thomasson, a “sense of the council” resolution was passed unanimously, establishing a timetable for action on the water system.

Mayor Morehouse proposed, and council accepted, May 1 as a date for a firm plan on upgrading the water system; that June 1 be the target

date for bids to be advertised and plans certified by a registered engineer; and that work begin by July 1.

Mayor Morehouse noted that the upgrading will need to include, because of recent state requirements,