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r OCT 15 1981 Boor 47 Fa,t E752 Kevin McLaughlin, Regional Manager for Jones Intercable, came before the Board and stated that the information he would be discussing is distressing since the fact is that Jones Intercable has become aware that they inherited major maintenance problems associated with their daily operation and now realize that they must put in more money in order to solve these problems. Mr. McLaughlin stated that he was not here to night to promise blue sky remedies, but to promise viable solutions contingent on their requested rate increase. He reported that they have committed in the area of $70,000 to tackle the maintenance problems within a time frame satisfactory to the residents , and while their financial statement does not present a pretty picture, they are proud of the accomplishments they have made since their acquisition of this system. If the increase were to be granted, Mr. McLaughlin assured those present that certain improvements will be made to their existing cable. He then gave a description of the various specific areas where improvements would be made, representing roughly 30,000' of cable. He felt this indicates Jones Intercable's recognition of the problems and their willingness to cooperate. He believed that Jones Intercable can provide good service with the goals mentioned and emphasized that it is imperative they have the rate increase for the benefit of the service and to have the continued ability to operate a cable system in Indian River County. Question arose as to any improvements made to the system up to this date, and Mr. McLaughlin stated that he had reviewed this with the chief technicians and some of the work done is as follows: Replacement of 75' of cable trunk and 500' of cable feeder, replacement of three trunk amplifiers, and reworking of some things on Power Line Road. He noted that some problems are relatively isolated and 2