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not be considered until a rate hearing has been conducted at a time to be set by the Board. Chairman Bird reported that the Moorings Property Owners Association has indicated they could be ready to present their case in October or November, and Mr. White confirmed that October 15th would be satisfactory. Beard members had questions about what was being required of Hutchinson Utilities by the DER, and Tom Vaughn of Hutchinson Utilities informed the Board that the plant does have to be upgraded to meet DER regulations; it needs extensive work; and it will have to be relocated as the site is not adequate.. Commissioner Scurlock noted that there seem to be some differences of opinion as to the need for the plant site relocation, the requirement for additional capacity, etc., and felt there should be a meeting of all parties involved The Moorings Development Company, Hutchinson Utilities, the Moorings Property Owners Association, etc. Mr. Vaughn believed that while there are different views and some points can be argued, the main point is that the DER does control what the utility can do, and Hutchinson Utilities falls under the same regulations as everyone else. If they don't meet the new standards, the DER will not renew their temporary permit, which will, be reviewed and expire next June. Since they do not own the property on which the facility is presently located,,and also since there is not enough room at this location to accommodate the required improvements, Mr. Vaughn stressed that it will be necessary to relocate the facility. Dorothy Hudson, Attorney for the Moorings Development Co., confirmed that the plant in question, which actually is part of a tandem plant, is ten years old and it is not in good condition; serious improvements are needed. It is 57 Qi►K 5, PAGE 3: AUG 17 1983 J