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OCT 151991 8OOK 47 FAGS 758 � <br />possibly the Commission should cancel the franchise. The <br />Attorney agreed that is a possible remedy. <br />Commissioner Scurlock reiterated that he was present at <br />the Sebastian City Council meeting when Jones Intercable was <br />asking for the transfer of franchise, and at that time, they, <br />admitted there were significant problems with the system, <br />but indicated that they had the resources and ability to <br />make the needed improvements; the transfer was allowed on <br />that basis. <br />Manager Bill Sisk reported that they have been checking <br />out the situation at Shady Rest, and he believed it is <br />"AOK." He noted that out of 1,400 customers in the County, <br />only a small number showed up to complain, and he felt if <br />you can satisfy 950 or so, you are doing very well. He <br />pointed out that Jones Intercable wants to make the <br />situation right more than anyone else present. <br />David Lapham of Roseland reported that he had reviewed <br />the information submitted by Jones Intercable, and according <br />to their figures, there is no question that they need the <br />rate increase. He asked if the Commission when authorizing <br />the franchise had made any effort to verify the price paid <br />by Jones Intercable and determine whether they paid too much <br />for a broken down system. Mr. Lapham continued to question <br />the County's system for handling franchises and felt the <br />County is not equipped to provide fair and adequate <br />regulation. He suggested the County relinquish the <br />regulations and charge the company for the use of easements, <br />etc. Mr. Lapham emphasized that those who require the <br />service should pay for it. He made the point that people <br />who live in this area only part of the year do not pay their <br />proportionate share, and he believed an effort should be <br />made to find some method to collect more from seasonal <br />customers. Mr. Lapham felt the Commission, in establishing <br />the basic rate, can only ask if the service was worth $7.25 <br />two years ago, is it worth $1.25 more today based on <br />inflation. He did not feel they had much else to go on. <br />� � r <br />