For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word SHALL is always mandatory and not merely directory.
CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM, CATV SYSTEM or SYSTEM. A communications system of coaxial cables or other electrical conductors, equipment and appurtenances which is capable of receiving, transmitting, and distributing sounds, pictures, writings, data, signals, and other intelligence by electrical impulses, but which is used primarily to receive television or radio signals directly or indirectly off-the-air and transmit them to subscribers for a fee.
COMPANY. Refers to the cable television franchise applicant selected by the Village Council as franchisee, as well as the franchisee’s successors and assigns.
COUNCIL. The Village Council of Anna, Ohio.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind.
VILLAGE. The Village of Anna, Ohio.
(Ord. 742-80, passed 12-9-1980)