A Lower Towamensing Township woman would like to see officials charge a levy on amusement to generate additional revenue.

Connie Banko suggested to township supervisors last week that the township look to implement an amusement tax as Blue Mountain Resort continues to grow.

Banko said that when the late founder and former President Ray Tuthill started then-named Little Gap Ski Area, it was only a seasonal operation.

These days, she said there are a multitude of activities at Blue Mountain Resort, such as glamping, zip lines, wine festivals, beer festivals, to name a few.

“It seems like this business has now become year-round,” Banko said. “These people use our roads, we put up with traffic, garbage on our roads. I think it would be worth it to look into it.”

Township solicitor Jim Nanovic said the township doesn’t have an amusement tax.

Banko said she believes it would be wise for the township to enact such a tax.

“Now we are getting nothing, and these people are using our roads,” she said. “You could use the extra money (to fix things).”

Rich Banko thanked the township for keeping things affordable.

“Our taxes (and garbage rates) are reasonable compared to other townships and municipalities, and we appreciate it,” Rich Banko said.

Supervisor Jay Mullikin expressed his gratitude to Rich Banko for speaking well of the township.