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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-24 00-174 ORDERDate: April 20, 3000 Item/Subject Terminating tiw City of Bani Membership in the Penobscot-Downeast cable Consortium Responsible Department Legal On May 27,1998, the City Couadl of the City of Bangor voted m join the Penobscot-DowneaY Cable Television Conmrtium. Bangorsignedtheagreanenton July31,1998. At" time, Ne City anticipated that the Consortium, mong with providing a farm for discussion of cable Issues of mutual concern, would become an effective resource he Bangor and other member [gmmpnities on a variety of Issues including public access and technical support in implementng and using the set al government and educational channels. Toward this end, the consortium did attempt M him a consultant but has not been able to do sot. The Conwrtium has also attempted to teal with public access issues and arrangemcvrcs, but has been delayed due to a variety of political and achnlcai Issues. As a result, Bangor and other communities are now In a position where we are addressing these issues on our awn. As we approach the fiscal Year 2001 budget process, City staff who have been invalved In this process haw: found it difficult to continue to support budgeting ane -fifth of our banchise fee toward membership in the consortium. We have concluded, given progress m data, that these fulls may be befter used to support our own effons W utilize mobile access, government, and educational channels on our own. The attached Omer will authorize the aty's withdrawal from the Consortium I should also note, iwwena, that we have been in communication and discussion with other member cities and towns, and that the Consortium will be meeting on the Friday pion to the Council meeting to review our concerns. While the Consortium has not been effective in meeting its onginal goals to date, them may be some interest in revisiting the organization's goals and objectives. We contlnce to beliere that the Consortium could be a ptential forum for the continued exchange of information on cable issues and joint action in regard to am franchise concerns which may arise. It could also potentially provide a way of pooling puahasitg power or expertise as communes begin b use their governmental and educational channels. Depending on the mmube of Friday's meeting, w i should be in a better posi0on to recommend that this proposed action either be taken or postponed to a future date. Ile artment Wall Manager's Comments: As noted, mare information may be available on 1 Monday. 7)""711-4 Minorco �, sty Mena[ ge` r AMQaW irrformatian: Order Imance DIreQIX Legal Approval: ol'a or Introduced For X passage First Reading _ot page Referral W to Finance Aaigned to Councilor Palmer April 26. 2000 CITY OF BANGOR CT E.) Order, Teaminabrg the City of Bango/s Membership in Me Penobscot-Downeast Cable Consort um WHEREAS, pursuant to Council Order 98-237, the Qty of Bangor is a member of the Penobscot-Downeast Cable Consortium; and WHEREAS, membership in said organization is no longer in the best interest of the City of Bangor, NOW, THEREFORE, be It Ordered That the City of Bangor shall terminate Its membership in the Penobscot-Downeast Cable Consortium and be it further Ordered that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to notify the Penobscot-Dowmeast Cable Consortium of this Bangor City Council Order. IN CITY COUNCIL earn 24. 20M Nation In Table until First Besting in Jure (June 12th) We and Serenaded IB CITY COUNCIL Jose 12. 2000 Nation for Passage Made and Serenaded Nation Doubted Vote: 4 yea. 4m. I absent Councilors eating yes: "be. Crawley. Palrer 6 ltevble Councilors eating m valdacci. Blanchette, Parcae. Vard®fe Convenor absent: Belmont Failed'Passage Charles Curran. Five Street i questianed franchise fee charged by Cable Company Jesse MacLeod. J -Mac Video. requested the City proceed with the plan for the government channel Motion to Reconsider Made and Seconded Nation Passed Notion to Table earn the near Regular Scheduled Meeting Of the Bangor City Coamcfl Made And Secomled Vote: 6 yea, 2 m. I absent Councilors Bating yes: Aube. Saldacci, Crowley. Parnham, Palner.l. Trouble Councilors voting an Blanchette 6 accidents Cvunedlar absent: Balsamic Tabled I�nflncscr m 7roG Tetuivating the City of Bangor s Nwbership in the Penobscot-Novoeast Cable Consortium IN CITY COUNCIL Jose 26, 2000 Nation for Passage ends Serenaded Bill Beed. Choices, of the Pembaeot- Coweaet Cable Connection, urged the lCity Council to remain Crematoriumsn theCrematoriums Doubted vote: 9 no Coweflora voting m: Aube Balciaccf, Blmchette. Crawley.:Rarnham. salvor. Rehman, Tremble i pardons Palled Paaccess l ��