23. We’ve reviewed the current franchise agreement. In the new franchise agreement, what kinds of provisions do you think shou

Question #23 asks participants for their opinion as to what should be included in the new franchise agreement. Thirty-five participants answered this question. The results are as follows:

More channels 46%

Monetary support for building and equipment 88%

Additional funds for operation of WCCA TV 88%

Drop points at various locations so

WCCA TV can provide live programming 74%

Public service announcements on the

other cable channels about WCCA TV 69%

Inter-connect WCCA TV throughout

the county 83%

Keep the provisions for WCCA TV

the same in the new franchise 11%

Unsolicited additional comments were written at the bottom of the pages of the worksheets as follows:

o I do think there are many possibilities for synergy. Including connections with towns like Shrewsbury with independent local cable systems.
o A spot on the on-screen tv guide. This is key.
o Put on tv menu. Money for achieve programs for people to do. Fix video stream. Need inter-connectivity.
o Too often too many are using same equipment—hard to repair. They do wonders with present staff, need more.
o Improve cameras.
o Server/broadband. (Inter-connect) without disrupting town access tv.