There are some chairman that are greedy but not all.
They are entitled for taxes but i think it is on a yearly basis.
Taxing per animal on a sales basis i think is not appropriate.
Asking for appliance is definitely a no, no. If they are asking you to donate then it is legal. But asking you to give them appliance for approval of your farm or the likes is a different story.
Consult higher authority about it. Go to the municipal office ask assistance there.