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Mr. Peltier stated that this increase wa`s denied primarily <br />based on bookkeeping problems. He pointed out that the cost <br />of living index in 1982 was 3.9% and in 1983, it was 3.8% <br />for a total of 7.9%. With this in mind and the fact that no <br />actual changes have been made in operation, he did not see <br />how anyone could justify a 402% increase. <br />The Chairman swore in Jim Sanders, 6165 98th Lane, <br />Breezy Village. Mr. Sanders spoke on area rate comparisons <br />and stated that the proposed rates are obviously irrational. <br />He referred to a cost comparison chart based on 3,000 <br />gallons of water and 3,000 gallons of sewer, pointing out <br />the cost at Bent Pine, the City of Vero Beach, and other <br />subdivisions, which is in the vicinity of $15.00 while <br />Breezy Village would be $53.70. Mr. Sanders requested that <br />the Board look at these numbers and render a rational <br />decision. <br />The Chairman next swore in Bob Wilson, 6150 98th Lane, <br />Breezy Village. Mr. Wilson discussed the problem that has <br />developed in Breezy Village as a result of sand mining <br />operations next to them. It seems this operation has <br />depleted some of their surface wells and threatens to <br />deplete even more. The loss of this supplemental irrigation <br />would necessitate their drawing additional water from the <br />Breezy Village Company, but the added cost would prohibit <br />residents from watering their yards and cause ruin of their <br />green belts. <br />Chairman Scurlock swore in Sylvester Strang, 9750 61st <br />Place, Breezy Village. Mr. Strang addressed the rate <br />structure and stated that there are several items in the <br />Breezy Village Co. financial statement they are in <br />contention with. He referred to Page 2 of their Exhibit <br />"B", which is as follows: <br />102 <br />BOOK X5'6 PACE .901 <br />�►� 2 1504 <br />