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� � r Mr. Duynslager stated that -he did not look at that, but noted that you would expect to build pipelines for about $20-25 a foot. Intervener White noted that there has been some testimony stating that the existing 60,000 gpd plant will collapse shortly. He asked Mr. Duynslager for his opinion on this after inspecting the structure. Mr. Duynslager replied that the tank has deteriorated some, but it does not appear to be on the verge of collapse. He believed the existing plant is sufficient until a regional plant could be built. Attorney Micale wished to point out that his clients do not have the right to expand outside their franchise area. Commissioner Lyons noted that we keep talking about the alternatives of moving and not moving; there is an existing agreement between Hutchinson Utilities and The Moorings in this regard, and he wondered if this is really a matter for the Commission to become involved in. Attorney Brandenburg stated that this Board has no authority to require The Moorings to renegotiate that contract; so, we have to accept that as a "given" at this point. He believed they now are talking about the efficient economic management of the system which would result in lower rates, and that is the issue the Board should key in on. Intervener White informed the Board that he is building a record in this case because he is going to request that this franchise be rescinded based on the evidence from the prior hearing in July of 1981 and the lack of information supplied at that hearing. Intervener White continued that the Agreement between The Moorings and Hutchinson Utilities, which is in evidence here, provides that if the franchise were not granted to Hutchinson Utilities, The Moorings would use Hutchinson Utilities to operate the facility, and he 52 'JAN 18 1984 BOOK .5' 5