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Council reviews draft franchise agreement with Oregon Telephone, schedules hearings before ordinance action
Summary
The council reviewed a draft franchise agreement with Oregon Telephone for an internet project and noted that public hearings will be required to approve an ordinance accepting the franchise; no vote was taken at this meeting.
Mayor Brad Smith read a draft proposed franchise agreement between the city and Oregon Telephone for an internet project. City Manager Amanda Born said the agreement is a draft and that public hearings would be required before the council could adopt an ordinance to accept the franchise.
No formal action was taken; the council noted the need for hearings and further review before any ordinance or agreement ratification would occur.
