20240311Comments_17.pdf

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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: TIMOTHY VENTRESS
Submission Time: Mar 8 2024 1:22PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 37 BOGIE LANE
BLANCHARD, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: CDS STONERIDGE UTILITIES

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "To the IPUC:
As an owner is the Stone Ridge Motor Coach Village serviced by the name Public U�lity for water service.
I am contes�ng the proposed water rate increase suggested by the named u�lity to be between 261%
& 543% increase from the current rate.
Obviously this presents as Hos�le and Retaliatory from what appears to be an ongoing issues between
our SRMCV HOA and the StoneRidge U�li�es.
Infla�on is currently running 3.1 % according to the news and unless their is a Major Purchase of
infrastructure to be replaced nothing could ever jus�fy this sort of proposed increased to a small
community receiving exis�ng water service from StoneRidge U�li�es.
I also don't believe it is appropriate for the StoneRidge U�li�es Water District to use your IPUC
Regulatory Agency or its Authority to propose or mi�gate a hos�le or retaliatory unjus�fied rate
increases, to single out and punish the StoneRidge Motor Coach Village HOA, or it's Good Faith
Customers & residence.

Respec�ully Submited

Timothy Ventress, 37 Bogie Lane, Blanchard, 83804"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Jim Dow
Submission Time: Mar 8 2024 4:52PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 159 Stewart Drive
Blanchard , ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

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Comment: "Once again Stoneridge U�li�es is reques�ng exorbitant increases in their u�lity rates.
Stoneridge is a community of mostly re�red folks on fixed incomes. All of us trying to cope with raising
prices for everything, food, gas, insurance in a highly inflated economy. Having to pay unreasonable
u�lity rates will only add to hardship we all face now. Stoneridge U�li�es is claiming huge losses in their
opera�ons. I wonder if that is because of poor business performance? Why have they waited 5 years to
address these losses instead of claiming them when they were first incurred. Making these huge increase
all at once.
I would expect IPUC to conduct an audit of Stoneridge U�li�es books in order to determine what the
actual loses have been before approving these ridiculous rate increases.
Stoneridge is a well established community that has existed for decades here in Bonner County. I
recognize that cost for all businesses con�nues to increase but we cannot sustain these kind of
unreasonable increases because of the poor management of the current owner of Stoneridge U�li�es.
I would request your review of an audit and approve their original request for a 10-12% increase in the
rates.
Thank you for your considera�on."
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Dan Musselman
Submission Time: Mar 9 2024 9:08AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 66 Sand Trap Lane
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�lites

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "As the owner of 66 Sand Trap Lane, Blanchard, ID, I am a customers of Stoneridge U�li�es
and are wri�ng to comment on the proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging
from 261% to 543%, is patently absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us
from an abusive ac�on by a regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be
jus�fied, this is not. To assess what may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the
degree of financial and opera�on overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and onsite golf
course; all of which are owned by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate,
audit, and assess the various related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.

Dan Musselman"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: JIM and FAUN ANTT
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Submission Time: Mar 9 2024 10:24AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 266 Par Loop
Blanchard, CA 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "As the owners of 266 Par Loop, Blanchard, ID 83804, we are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es
and are wri�ng to comment on this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging
from 261% to 543%, is patently absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us
from an abusive ac�on by a regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied,
this is not. To assess what may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of
financial and opera�onal overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf
course - all of which are owned by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate,
audit and assess the various related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.
Jim and Faun Ant"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: DARYL HEINLY
Submission Time: Mar 9 2024 11:49AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 242 Par Loop
BLANCHARD, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: STONERIDGE UTILITIES

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: " As the owner of 242 Par Loop, Blanchard, ID 83804 and a member of a Homeowners
Associa�on which are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es and as a member of that HOA am wri�ng to
comment on this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging from 261% to
543%, is patently absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us from an
abusive ac�on by a regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied, this is
not. To assess what may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of financial
and opera�onal overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf course - all of
which are owned by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate, audit and
assess the various related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.
Daryl E Heinly, Owner"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: James and Becky Wissler
Submission Time: Mar 9 2024 12:50PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 326 Par Loop
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "To the IPUC:

As the owner(s) of 326 Par Loop we are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es and are wri�ng to comment on
this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging from 261% to 543%, is patently
absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us from an abusive ac�on by a
regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied, this is not. To assess what
may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of financial and opera�onal
overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf course - all of which are owned
by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate, audit and assess the various
related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.

James and Becky Wissler"
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Gaylynne Mitchell
Submission Time: Mar 10 2024 12:49PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 24 Sand Trap Lane
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "ID To the IPUC:

As the owner(s) of 24 Sand Trap Ln we are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es and are wri�ng to comment
on this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging from 261% to 543%, is
patently absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us from an abusive ac�on
by a regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied, this is not. To assess
what may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of financial and
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opera�onal overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf course - all of
which are owned by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate, audit and
assess the various related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity."
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Name: Linda Levesque
Submission Time: Mar 10 2024 12:57PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 38 Stewart Drive
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: CDc StoneRidge U�li�es, LLC

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "Water Rate Minimum Monthly Fee Increase 261%. I live in the Community of StoneRidge in
Blanchard the Forest. 90% of the residents are re�red seniors on a fix income and can i'll afford such a
large increase. The U�lity Company is proposing a minimum monthly increase from $24 to $86.65 per
month. In checking with other communi�es in surrounding areas the highest minimum monthly charge
was found to be $27. CDS Stoneridge U�li�es LLC's proposal will increase our monthly water use per
gallon by $2.15 a gallon. This enormous increase could greatly impact many residents who will be unable
to afford the increase, allowing the U�lity company to shut their water supply off for non-payment. This
increase requested by the U�lity Company is to be par�ally used in order to keep the Golf Course (Which
the U�lity Company Owns) watered at no cost to them, but at the expense of all residents that they
service. Please consider the above when you are reviewing their applica�on. Thank You, Linda "
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Michael and Roseann Chang
Submission Time: Mar 10 2024 4:37PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 222 Par Loop
Blanchard , ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "To the IPUC:

As the owner(s) of 222 Par Loop, we are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es and are wri�ng to comment on
this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging from 261% to 543%, is patently
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absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us from an abusive ac�on by a
regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied, this is not. To assess what
may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of financial and opera�onal
overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf course - all of which are owned
by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate, audit and assess the various
related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.

Thank you for your �me and aten�on in this mater,

Michael and Roseann Chang
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Michael Pegg
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 7:53AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 63 Eagle Way
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "To the IPUC:
As the owner(s) of 63 Eagle Way, Blanchard, ID we are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es and are wri�ng
to comment on this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging from 261% to
543%, is patently absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us from an
abusive ac�on by a regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied, this is
not. To assess what may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of financial
and opera�onal overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf course - all of
which are owned by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate, audit and
assess the various related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.
Sincerely,

Michael and Priscilla Pegg
[e-mail]"
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Name: Priscilla Pegg
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 7:57AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 63 Eagle Way
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Blanchard , ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "To the IPUC:
As the owner(s) of 63 Eagle Way, Blanchard, ID we are customers of Stoneridge U�li�es and are wri�ng
to comment on this proposed rate increase. The percentage increase proposed, ranging from 261% to
543%, is patently absurd. We are relying upon the IPUC process to shield customers like us from an
abusive ac�on by a regulated en�ty. While some reasonable degree of increase may be jus�fied, this is
not. To assess what may be jus�fied the IPUC will necessarily have to understand the degree of financial
and opera�onal overlay between SRU, the neighborhood sewer u�lity and the onsite golf course - all of
which are owned by a single individual. We encourage the IPUC to thoroughly inves�gate, audit and
assess the various related en��es and how they impact the regulated water u�lity.
Sincerely,

Michael and Priscilla Pegg
[e-mail]"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Jack Matuska
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 10:56AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 176B Columbia Blvd
Blanchard , ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "I do not support this increase request! The u�lity owner is asking his customers to pay for his
bad investments.
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The following comments were submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Michael Kizer
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 11:30AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 77 Parkland Ct
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Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: StoneRidge U�li�es LLC

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "I am wri�ng to in regards to the absurd rate increase StoneRidge U�li�es LLC is reques�ng. I
find it very disturbing that a U�lity that is owned by the same owner as a StoneRidge golf course is
asking us to subsidize their water usage. I can see and support a fair rate increase but not 261%, it seems
that StoneRidge U�li�es is pu�ng a undo hardship on our community and holding the ratepayers
hostage, we are all re�red and on fixed incomes. I would like to see StoneRidges jus�fica�on for these
rates. I know that the other forms of u�li�es that are regulated like, power, gas ect. are not allowed this
type of monumetal increases and they cannot subsizie their useage off the rate paysers. I am formally
filing a complaint and would like more jus�fica�on of this 261% rate increase and the StoneRidge golf
course water rate going to Zero!!!!!!.
Regards,
Michael & Diana Kizer
425-268-2706
77 Parkland Ct
Blanchard Idaho, 83804"
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Name: Michael Kizer
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 11:32AM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 77 Parkland Ct
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: StoneRidge U�li�es LLC

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "I am wri�ng to in regards to the absurd rate increase StoneRidge U�li�es LLC is reques�ng. I
find it very disturbing that a U�lity that is owned by the same owner as a StoneRidge golf course is
asking us to subsidize their water usage. I can see and support a fair rate increase but not 261%, it seems
that StoneRidge U�li�es is pu�ng a undo hardship on our community and holding the ratepayers
hostage, we are all re�red and on fixed incomes. I would like to see StoneRidges jus�fica�on for these
rates. I know that the other forms of u�li�es that are regulated like, power, gas ect. are not allowed this
type of monumetal increases and they cannot subsizie their useage off the rate paysers. I am formally
filing a complaint and would like more jus�fica�on of this 261% rate increase and the StoneRidge golf
course water rate going to Zero!!!!!!.
Regards,
Michael & Diana Kizer
425-268-2706
77 Parkland Ct
Blanchard Idaho, 83804"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: William and Connie Postmus
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 3:20PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 243 Stewart Dr.
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: StoneRidge Water U�lity

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "Comment: "I received a leter from CDS StoneRidge U�li�es sta�ng that they are applying for
the IPUC to raise our water rates 261-543%. It also states that the Golf Irriga�on Revenue will decline to
$0. The owner of StoneRidge U�li�es is also the owner of the golf course and sewer which has over
tripled since it was bought. It seems that there is a organiza�on problem. We are on a limited income
and only received a 3% cost of living this year. Raising our water rates 261% to 543% is totally ridiculous.
Between the water and sewer, it seems like the owner of the u�li�es is trying to bankrupt us all!

Thank you for protec�ng the customers of this water district!"
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The following comment was submited via PUCWeb:

Name: Angela Parsons-Soderling
Submission Time: Mar 11 2024 4:02PM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]
Address: 8 Homestead Lane
Blanchard, ID 83804

Name of U�lity Company: Stoneridge U�li�es LLC

Case ID: SWS-W-24-01

Comment: "The proposed rate hike from 24.00 to 86.65 to 154.24 for a % increase of 261% to 543% and
commodity charge increase from .79/1000 gallons to 2.94/1000 gallons is outrageous over charge. Also
changing the golf irriga�on revenue to decline to $0.00. Please consider the customers that are fixed
incomes and don’t allow this rate hike. The majority of Stoneridge U�li�es consumers are elderly and on
fixed incomes. Thank you for your �me and considera�on with your decision on this mater."