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Board adopts renewal of Verizon cable franchise agreement
Summary
The West Rock Hill Board of Supervisors voted to adopt an ordinance renewing Verizon’s cable-franchise agreement, formally authorizing the renewal after a prior public hearing; the solicitor said the renewal grants Verizon use of township rights-of-way and preserves service standards.
Solicitor Dave Keatley presented an ordinance to renew Verizon’s cable-franchise agreement and asked the board to consider formal adoption. Keatley described the renewal as "a matter of course" that grants the company the right to use township rights-of-way in exchange for service standards and certain community benefits.
The chair asked for public comment; none was offered. The board moved to adopt the ordinance as drafted, a motion was seconded and the chair announced the motion carried by voice vote, "Ayes have it."
Why it matters: Franchise renewals govern private utilities’ use of public rights-of-way and outline customer-service commitments and municipal protections. The solicitor said the renewal follows prior public hearing review and does not reflect a departure from standard practice.
What’s next: The ordinance was adopted at the meeting; Keatley also reported a separate land‑development waiver request had been withdrawn and required no action.
