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N 0 V 8 1994 Boos 58 ikirKl Commissioner Bird asked if the repairs are intended to increase the quality of the water, and Director Pinto felt that the repairs being made now were to improve the quality of the water, not especially the taste of the water, but the purity and safety of the water. Attorney Collins outlined the presentation of Breezy Village Home Owners' Association and explained that the residents in the audience have authorized officers Eric Pollard and Sylvester Strang to speak in their behalf. Attorney Collins asked those in attendance who opposed the rate increases to raise their hands, and approximately 138 people responded. Approximately 75% of these indicated they would increase their water consumption if the quality of the water is improved. Attorney Henderson objected to the two officers of the BVHA speaking again at this meeting because they did speak at the May meeting. Attorney Collins believed that what the two officers would say is new evidence and pointed out that today's meeting is a continuation of the public hearing held in May. He noted that the officers' testimony at that meeting has been made a part of the record. Attorney Brandenburg swore in Eric Pollard representing the Breezy Village Home owners' Association. Mr. Pollard noted that he worked for GM foraover 30 years and that budgets and procurements were part of his daily routine. After retirement in 1974 he joined the Public Works Dept. of St. Clair County, Michigan. He advised that he did not enter this rate case without some knowledge of financial exhibits, and felt there is no doubt that this rate case has caused considerable expense to everyone involved. He felt the blame for these exorbitant costs must be placed where it belongs -- squarely on the shoulders of the Utility company, and primarily on the shoulders of Mr. Hunsberger. Since September, 1983 there have 18