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Attorney Henderson objected to Mr. Robbins testimony on the <br />grounds that he is not qualified as an accountant even though he <br />is well qualified as an engineer. <br />Chairman Scurlock noted the objection. <br />Mr. Robbins reported that initially he was asked to review <br />the Utility's proforma and make an investigation himself. He has <br />obtained original contracts for construction of Breezy Village <br />and he has performed an on-site investigation of the Utility, <br />which is covered in Appendix A of the analysis. He distributed <br />color photographs of the water and sewer facilities which were <br />made part of the record. He noted that the overall condition of <br />the water plant is poor. The well pump is leaking and the <br />foundation supporting the pump is cracked. Bare electrical wires <br />are exposed to the elements and pressure gauges are <br />non-functioning. The ground storage tank is leaking. The <br />hydropneumatic tank is in very poor condition due to corrosion <br />and he did not believe it would remain in service much longer. <br />Mr. Robbins did not feel that the condition of the <br />wastewater treatment facility is quite as bad as the water plant. <br />The influent pumping station has a laundry basket as a rag <br />basket. The discharge silencer on the blower is covered with a <br />bucket to help reduce noise. The effluent disposal pond is <br />overgrown. No effluent is going out of the pond, however. The <br />gravity sewer lines and manholes were not inspected. It is their <br />opinion that the maintenance level for the overall Utility is <br />poor. <br />Mr. Robbins realized that he was not an accountant but <br />emphasized that he does have a knowledge of cost structure. <br />After doing the on-site investigation, he did a revenue extension <br />and figured out what revenues would be generated by what rate <br />structures. He referred to Pages 4 and 5 of the analysis: <br />21 <br />8001( 58 FA,p 8?94 <br />