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1996-08RESOLUTION No. 96-8 AMENDING THE CONTINENTAL REGIONAL CABLE GROUP AGREEMENT TO ACCOMMODATE NAME CHANGE WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has been a member of the Warner Regional Cable Group, consequently renamed the Continental Regional Cable Group, since its inception in 1982, and WHEREAS, that consortium was established to administer contractual aspects of cable TV in the region, and WHEREAS, it is now advantageous for the municipalities constituting the Group to discuss matters in regard to alternative service providers for the delivery of cable TV service in the region, and WHEREAS, such actions would appropriate a name change of the Continental Regional Cable Group to "Regional Cable Group," NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, IL, the Village of Buffalo Grove supports the amended agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, which changes the name of the consortium to the "Regional Cable Group." AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Reid, Rubin, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - N PASSED: February 4, 1996 APPROVED: February 4, 1996 ATTEST: APPROVED: Vil ge Clerk 4SDNEY A IAS, Village President • • REGIONAL CABLE GROUP AMENDED AGREffi4ENT Article I: Purpose This Amended Agreement is: to continue the Warner Regional Cable Group consequently renamed the Continental Regional Cable Group, which was formed in April, 1982, for the purpose of monitoring the operation and activities of Cable Communications, to provide coordination of the administration and enforcement of the cable television franchises awarded by the parties to this Agreement, to engage in cable television franchise renewal negotiations, to encourage use of the access channels and the Institutional Network among the widest possible range of institutions, groups, and individuals, and to conduct such other activities authorized herein as may be necessary to encourage equitable and reasonable rates and service levels for the citizens of the parties to this Agreement. Article II: Name The name of the organization is changed from Continental Regional Cable Group to Regional Cable Group. Article III: Definitions For the purpose of this Agreement, the following words and . phrases shall have the meanings given them: "Council" or "Board" means the City or Village corporate authorities. "Board of Directors" means the selected and appointed representatives of the member municipalities pursuant to Article VI hereof. "Franchisee" - means a cable television company awarded a franchise to provide cable television services within the member municipalities. "Member" - means a municipality which enters into this Agreement. "Regional Cable Group" - means the .organization created pursuant to this Amended Agreement. " Cable Communications Ordinance" - means the ordinance adopted by each member to provide for the franchising and regulation of cable services. "Franchise Agreement" - means any franchise granted which allows for the operation of a cable system in the member communities. Article IV: Membership The municipalities which are members of the organization are: The Village of Buffalo Grove, the Village of Elk Grove, the Village of Hoffman Estates, the Village of Palatine,. and the City of Rolling Meadows. Article V: Regional Cable Group The Regional Cable Group shall commence its activities when no less than three (3) of the municipalities listed in Article IV herein authorize continued membership. A municipality entering into this Agreement shall do so by duly authorized execution of a copy of this Agreement. The resolution authorizing execution of this Agreement shall also designate the first director and an alternate from that municipality, as provided in Article VI hereof. The Agreement shall become effective when it has been executed by the required three (3) municipalities. Article VI: Board of Directors A. The Regional Cable Group shall consist of a Board of Directors appointed by the member municipalities in accordance with this Article. Each municipality shall be entitled to one.,(1) representative on the Board.of Directors, which representative shall be entitled to one (1) vote. B. Each municipality shall select and appoint its representative and an alternate representative in accordance with its rules and procedures. In the absence of the representative, the alternate shall be entitled to cast the municipality's vote. Voting shall be by representative or alternate present at a Board of Directors' meeting and no proxy or in absentia voting shall be allowed. C. Representatives need not be elected officials or employees of the municipality they represent. No person who has an ownership or financial interest; however direct or indirect, in any Franchisee, shall be eligible to be a representative. Representatives to the Regional Cable Group shall serve without compensation, but this shall not prevent a municipality from. providing compensation for its representatives.if such compensation is authorized by the municipality and not otherwise prohibited by. it. D. Each representative shall serve on the Board of Directors at the discretion of the municipality. Vacancies shall be filled at the earliest opportunity. Article VII: Organization of the Board of Directors; By -Laws A. The Chairperson of the Regional Cable Group Board of Directors shall be a representative of the member municipalities and shall be appointed pursuant to this Article. The Chairperson shall be rotated annually from municipality to municipality in the order set forth in Section B (3) of this 3 Article. The Chairperson shall serve a one (1) year term, commencing on May 1 of each year. The Board of Directors may annually elect from its members a Chairperson Pro Tem and such other officers as may be authorized under the By Laws. B. The Regional Cable Group has heretofore adopted By Laws and amendments thereto which By Laws remain in full force and effect. The By Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors. The By. Laws include,.. but are not limited to, provisions.governing the following:. (1) Provisions for minimum of quarterly regular. meetings and special meetings, as required. (2) Provisions .for minutes for all Board of Directors meetings, which shall be mailed to all member municipalities at the addresses set forth in Article X. (3) The Chairperson shall be rotated on the following basis a. The City of Rolling Meadows b. The Village of Buffalo Grove C. The Village of Elk Grove d. The Village of Hoffman Estates e. The Village of Palatine. (4) Administrative support to the Board of Directors will be provided by the member municipality whose representative. is. Chairperson. 4 (5) Such other provisions as the Board of Directors may determine necessary for the efficient administration. of its responsibility. Article VIII: Powers and Duties of the Regional Cable Group. The Regional Cable Group shall have the powers and duties set forth in this Article: A. It shall review all Franchisee records relating to the system in accordance with Article V,, Section 2, of the Cable Communications Ordinance. It may require the preparation and-filing of additional information deemed necessary.. B. It shall determine possible violations of the.Franchise Agreement or Cable Communications Ordinance and advise the member . municipalities of possible avenues of recourse, including legal actions, fines, or penalties, in accordance with Article VII, Section 12, of the Cable Communications Ordinance. C. It shall monitor timely and proper construction, maintenance, and rebuilding of the cable system in accordance with Article VI, Section 9, of the Cable Communications Ordinance and sections 12 and 13 of the Franchise Agreement. D. it shall advise and recommend to the member municipalities on matters affecting the .renewal of the franchise, in accordance with the provisions of Article IV; Section 5, of the Cable Communications Ordinance. E. It shall advise and recommend to the member municipalities on matters which might constitute grounds for 5 revocation of the franchise in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 6, of the Cable - Communications Ordinance. F. It shall conduct franchise performance evaluation sessions in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4, of the Cable Communications Ordinance. The findings of such sessions shall be in written form and provided to all members of the Regional Cable Group. G. It shall advise and recommend to the member municipalities amendments which might be made to the Franchise Agreement to incorporate technological advancements pursuant to Article IV, Section 3, of the Cable Communications Ordinance., H. It shall review the performance of the Franchisee and advise and recommend to the member municipalities on the need for the regulation of rates and requests for, changes in rates in accordance with Article V, Section 1, of the Cable Communications Ordinance. I. It shall monitor and advise the member municipalities on. matters pertaining to the technical quality and performance of the Franchisee's cable system in Accordance with Article IV, Section 4, of the Cable Communications Ordinance. J. It shall review and advise.the. member Municipalities -on matters pertaining to interconnect between cable .systems, between municipalities, and other governmental entities on technical quality and performance. K. It shall review and assess the needs of the institutional facilities in the area. G L. It may consult with persons knowledgeable in cable communications and persons having.a special interest. therein, such as industry representatives, research organizations, educational institutions, other political subdivisions, municipal organizations, regulatory organizations, technical experts, and any other person who can provide information concerning cable communications. M. It shall accept any other duties or tasks assigned, delegated, or requested by the member municipalities. N. Its activities shall comply with the provisions of the Cable Communications Ordinance, Franchise Agreement, applicable.. Federal and State laws, and Member ordinances. Article I%: Dissolution A. The Regional.Cable Group shall continue until its member municipalities number less than three (3). Withdrawals of a member municipality may be accomplished by filing a written notice of withdrawal with the Chairperson. Such withdrawal shall be effective thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice by the Chairperson. but shall not relieve the member of any financial.obligation it has to the Regional Cable Group or Member advancing monies on behalf of the Cable Group. B. The Regional. Cable Group may also be dissolved by mutual agreement of all the member municipalities at any time. 7 Article X: Notices All notices herein provided for shall be sent prepaid, registered, or certified mail, to municipalities as follows: To the Village of Buffalo Grove: To the Village of Elk Grove: Village Manager Village of Buffalo Grove 50 Raupp Boulevard Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Village Manager Village of Elk Grove 901 Wellington Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 To the Village of Hoffman Estates: Village Manager Village of Hoffman Estates 1200 North Gannon Drive Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 To the Village of Palatine: To the City of Rolling Meadows: Village Manager Village of Palatine 200 East Wood Street Palatine, IL 60067 City Manager City of Rolling Meadows 3600 Kirchoff Road Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement is signed by the President of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, and attested and sealed by the Village Clerk this % day of 1996. VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, a Municipal Corporatio <9the Counties of Cook /Lake and Sta Illi By - Vi ge President ATTEST: Vil age Clerk 8