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TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 27, 1990 drugs.-~ould be won, but that it would take a fresh-~ approach and must concentrate on people. Chairman Cole asked the two local governments to: (1) change some laws and add new ones to make the policeman's job easier; (2) provide an interim prison facility within the next few months; (3) help in any way to see that each school has adrug-free zone; and (4) take a look at people who are unemployed but who want to work. Robert Scott, Chairman of the Henry County Board of Supervisors, and Mayor 'McClain expressed appreciation to Chairman Cole for the presentation. Council then recessed this portion of the meeting and adjourned back in the Council Chamber. Council considered a report by Adelphia Cable Communications on their future operations. Mr. James Rigas, Vice-President of Operations of Adelphia Cable, appeared and explained certain changes which would be occurring January 1, 1991. Mr. Rigas said that 60% of Martinsville's customers currently receive the "standard service" consisting of 43 channels at a rate of $19.50 per month. These customers are required to have an addressableconverter on each television set in order to receive the 43 channels. Beginning January 1, 1991, those customers who have cable-ready televisions will be able to receive~lall 43channels without needing an addressable converter. The new ratefor this level of service will be $18.50 per'month. However, the charge for additional outlets will increase from $2.25 to $3.00 per month. Customers currently receiving the "economy service" (40% of subscribers who payS12.75 per month for 21 channels) will need to choose between this level '·of service or downgrade to "broadcast-service". "Broadcast service" will consist of sixteen television stations and access 'channels and will be offered at a' rate of $8.50 per month. In order to choose this service, customers will be required to pay a one-time installation charge of $50°00 to