Cable Television Advisory Committee
The Cable Television Advisory Committee consists of volunteers that are appointed by the Board of Supervisors. It was formed in the early 1980s when the Township's first cable franchise agreement was approved. Tredyffrin is on its second 15-year franchise; negotiations are underway for a third that will go into effect in 2011. Since 1980, Tredyffrin has passed the franchise through three companies: Harron, Adelphia and most recently, Comcast Cable Communications. In 2006, Tredyffrin negotiated and passed a new franchise agreement with Verizon to provide the Township with additional cable options.
The mission of the CATV committee is four-fold: 1) negotiate with cable companies for franchise agreements; 2) manage the franchise to make sure the companies are doing what they agreed to do; 3) oversee the Township's public access station; and 4) act as a consumer advocate for residents on issues such as billing, lapses in service and equipment.
Cable Television Advisory Committee Members
| Members | Year |
|---|---|
| Alan H. Ross, Chairman | 2013 |
| Susan Hilberts, Vice Chair | 2013 |
| Richard Groves | 2012 | E. Brooks Keffer, Jr. | 2011 | Daniel F. Kluge | 2012 | Michael K. Trobich | 2013 |
| Dana Zdancewicz | 2012 |
| Michelle Kichline - Board of Supervisors Liaison | |
2011 Meeting Dates
7:00 p.m., Community Room, Tredyffrin Township Building
Beginning in the second quarter, the Committee is moving to quarterly meetings.
- Wednesday, January 5
- Wednesday, February 2
- Wednesday, March 2
- Wednesday, June 1
- Wednesday, September 7
- Wednesday, December 7
Franchise Agreements
The Board of Supervisors approved the Comcast Franchise Agreement in 1995.
The current Comcast franchise agreement has been extended into 2011 to allow time to complete negotiations on a new agreement. The Cable TV Advisory Board is currently assisting the Board of Supervisors in that process.
- Comcast Franchise Agreement (55 pages, 3 MB)
The Board of Supervisors approved the Verizon Franchise Agreement in 2006.
- Verizon Franchise Agreement (38 pages, 432 KB)
