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Village staff set public-hearing step for Verizon franchise renewal; franchise fees and equipment drops to be reviewed
Summary
Staff said a consortium of municipalities negotiated with Verizon on a franchise renewal; the board was advised to schedule a public hearing in October or November to consider the franchise agreement and to verify that previously promised equipment drops (public-access / municipal connections) remain in service.
Village staff reported progress on franchise negotiations with Verizon and recommended the next step be a public hearing scheduled in October or November to consider the franchise renewal.
A staff presenter said the village joined a consortium of neighboring municipalities to negotiate with Verizon, hiring counsel to represent the…
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