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Commissioner Lyons asked if Vero Beach does agree to take on some sewage treatment, wouldn't the present plant pose more of a hazard? Wouldn't there still be a plant up there, either a new one or the existing one, and isn't effluent needed for the golf course? Mr. Micale repeated that Hutchinson Utilities could no longer afford delays and pointed out the complexities of issues in regard to aerosols, odors, and noise. He suggested that the Board rely upon the expertise of the County Utility Dept. and the Dept. of Environmental Regulations to resolve these issues, as the DER has the authority to mandate whatever Hutchinson Utilities is required to do to minimize or eliminate those problems. Chairman Scurlock totally disagreed because he felt that local government has the right and responsibility to respond to specific problems of the community. Commissioner Wodtke felt that the Utilities Dept. does not have expertise re the question of aerosols, and he would like to see representatives of Hutchinson Utilities and St. Edward's School meet with the DER and bring back any further data to the Board. Mr. Aiello again stated their willingness to do whatever is necessary to protect the community. He pointed out that each side could call on several experts who might not agree and we wouldn't be any further ahead. Chairman Scurlock suggested that we send the matter back to Planning & Zoning with the hope that it could be resolved in 30 days or even before. Burt Hamilton, a representative of the Board of Directors of the Moorings Property Owners Association, stated that once again Mr. Aiello has expressed his willingness to work everyone to get the job done. He felt it incumbent to remind all concerned that Mr. Aiello said something similar to that effect back in July, 1981 when he 61 MAY 2 3 194 BOOK 5-7 FaGE 180