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Grayson County approves second reading of nonexclusive telecommunications franchise ordinance
Summary
On second reading the court approved a nonexclusive telecommunications franchise ordinance allowing companies to operate in county rights-of-way; Jeremy summarized that Windstream had requested the franchise and the ordinance will be advertised to permit other companies to bid.
The Grayson County Fiscal Court approved the second reading of a nonexclusive telecommunications franchise ordinance intended to regulate companies that operate in county rights-of-way.
Jeremy (identified in the transcript by his first name) summarized the ordinance on behalf of county staff, saying the measure allows telecommunication companies that wish to operate in county rights-of-way to have a franchise. He noted one local operator, Windstream, had requested the franchise and that the county would advertise the opportunity so other companies could bid. "Particularly, we've got 1 company that I mentioned before that I believe is being bought by another company, Windstream," Jeremy said during the reading.
Court members moved and seconded the ordinance on second reading and approved it by voice vote. Jeremy stated the franchise places obligations on the companies and that the county's role is limited to advertising and permitting the franchise as required by law.
The court approved the second reading and will proceed with the administrative steps described in the ordinance.
