(A) Upon receipt by the Village Council of a petition seeking termination of the franchise and signed by 5% of cable communications system subscriber households in the Village or upon receipt by the Village Council of a written report of the Cablecasting Board recommending investigation into the possibility of franchise termination, the Village Council shall, by resolution, direct the Cablecasting Board to:
(1) Investigate all areas of concern in the operation of the franchise;
(2) Hold public hearings to receive the viewpoint of the franchisee and the general public;
(3) Report to the Village Council within a specified period of time regarding the condition of the franchise; and
(4) Set forth the recommendations of the Cablecasting Board on termination of the franchise. A copy of the Village Council resolution, together with a copy of the petition and/or written reports of the Cablecasting Board, shall be sent to the franchisee.
(B) At the direction of the Village Council, the Cablecasting Board shall investigate and collect all relevant data regarding the operation of the franchise. The Cablecasting Board shall hold at least one public hearing to hear the comments and concerns of the general public and to hear the position of the franchisee. Written notice of the first such hearing shall be mailed to the franchisee at least 30 days prior to the scheduled hearing date. Written notice of any subsequent public hearings shall be mailed to the franchisee at least 15 days in advance. Public notice of each hearing shall be given in accordance with the provisions of § 113.139.
(C) Upon completion of its investigation, the Cablecasting Board shall prepare a written report outlining the scope of its investigation and the information received and setting forth its recommendations regarding termination of the franchise. A copy of the report shall be mailed to the franchisee. The report shall be forwarded to the Village Council which shall schedule a public hearing to hear and determine the issue of franchise termination. Written notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to the franchisee at least 30 days prior to the scheduled hearing date. Public notice of the hearing shall be given in accordance with the provisions of § 113.139.
(D) The Village Council shall hear any interested person, shall consider the issue and shall determine in its discretion whether to continue the franchise, to continue the franchise for a specified period subject to conditions or to terminate the franchise. If the Village Council decides to terminate the franchise, it shall issue a written report within 15 days setting forth its position and the date upon which the franchise shall be terminated. If the Village Council decides to continue the franchise with conditions, it shall issue a written report within 15 days setting forth the specific conditions, establishing an appropriate timetable for accomplishment and review of the objectives and establishing any necessary supervisory board. A copy of the Village Council report shall be mailed to the franchisee.
(Ord. passed - -)