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Discussion ensued, and it was noted there are many questions to be addressed and a possibility that alternatives could be pursued other than necessarily building a new plant in a new location. Attorney Brandenburg suggested that the Commission listen to Mr. Micale on behalf of Hutchinson Utilities as we do not know what he may suggest. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that there was a request by The Moorings to have the existing rates investigated. Even if the City should annex The Moorings tomorrow, that plant will be in existence for sometime, and he wondered why that question couldn't be settled first so we can concen- trate on one question at a time. Chairman Scurlock felt that is an excellent suggestion and stated that he would ask Hutchinson Utilities to address the existing rate structure first and then we will go the second phase. PHASE I: Existing Rates Attorney Frank J. Micale of the law firm of Williams, Micale & Wells of Jensen Beach, Florida, appeared repre- senting Hutchinson Utilities, Inc. He noted that some issues have been raised which he did not believe they are prepared to address - the issue of annexation by the City of Vero Beach of which he was totally unaware until today, and the issue raised with respect to existing rates. It -was Attorney Micale's understanding that the purpose of today's hearing was to address the request that Hutchinson Utilities presented to the Board seeking rate relief, and their intent today is to seek approval of rates designed to provide sufficient revenue to enable the company to become financi- ally viable and able to obtain the financing necessary to implement a proposed construction project. Attorney Micale stated that he will present witnesses whose evidence will show that what Hutchinson Utilities is proposing is in the 22 JAN 18 1984 BOOK PhZE `. I