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To: PUC, Case No. TGW-04-Jan. 07, 2006
Subject: The residents of the Pioneer Neighborhood Subdivision wish to thank the PUC for all
their assistance in dissolving the Terra Grande Water (TGW).
The following is a chronological list of problems that Pioneer Neighborhood residents have had
to put up with TGW.
1. 4 Nov, 1959. Dalice Chester and Barbara Chester (now Barbara Childs) husband and
wife took over the water system calling it Terra Grande Water, from the undersigned
Horlan , INC of Boise on 4 Nov 1959. The trusties were Don H. Eagleson (president of
Eagleson Real Estate), G. J Garnrdner (Trust Officer, First Security Bank of Idaho).
2. July 1, 1971 the water system had become so fowled from lack of maintenance that the
residence of the Neighborhood had hired an attorney and requested a meeting with:
a. Mr. Killingsworth - Chief, Engineering, Ada Development Council.
b. Mr. Yoder - (?)
c. Mr. Scanland, - Attorney for Dalice Chester.
d. Mr. Sales, - Ada county P&Z Commission
e. Mr. Anderson, - Manager, Boise Water Corporation.
u) f. Mr. Merrick,- Attorney for neighborhood residents. He stated that the legal
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(f)owners of the water corporation in question is the Trustee - First Security
Bank. The property owners are the beneficiaries of the Trust - we are entitledto all rights, privileges and uses of the water. Mr. Chester s onlyresponsibility is providing the water and keeping it up to par.
Mr. Merrick stated that we have several possible solutions to the question
quantity and quality of water:
First: We Could sue Mr. Chester, as Manager, and First Security Bank as
Trustee. Mr. Chester would probably disappear and the First Security Bank
would petition the court to be absolved of the trusteeship and we would be
right back where were we are now.
Second: We could connect up with Boise Water Corp., but that would be
quite expensive.
Third: We could give Mr. Chester financial assistance to get all the wells in
good operating condition and in finding another to drill a new well.
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Mr. Merrick said his advice to us would be to form a committee of all those
present and discuss with those not present that transpired at this meeting. Then tohold another meeting and discuss the question and possible solutions again. Thegroup decided to form a committee and have a short meeting of the property
owners present, all volunteered to serve on a committee.
(Attachment 2)
3. July 1971- Beneficiaries of the TGW, Community Steering Committee, WaterProblems
(Attachment 3 please read)
(Attachment 4 News paper release, reporters were better then)
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In accordance with attachments 1 , & 3. I understand that the First Security
Bank is the trustee, but the property owners are the beneficiaries of the trust and
are entitled to all rights, privileges and as uses of the water. TGW is only
responsibility is providing the water and keeping the water s quantity, quality and
safe for a monthly service payment from the property owners. These rules were
from the 1960's not today.
4. 1972 until now ahs been a continual fight between TWG and the resident for service
the water and wells.
5. July 2004: Pioneer Neighborhood residents aggregated to construction, installation of
improvements in the form of a sanitary sewer.
(a) From the fIrst week of construction of the sewer line on Penninger Street it
was obvious that TGW's water lines have never received any form of
maintenance since they were installed. There were over twenty breaks in TWG'
water lines during the construction of the sewer system; some of the water line
was so bad tp.at United Water had to be called in to explain how pipes so thin
could be repaired. United water recommended a complete replacement of the pipe
system.
(b) During this time TWG had to send out letters to residents that the water
system had to be shut down for up to 4 hr. to repair their pipes. After repairing
the pipe/pipes, TWG never flushed with chlorine to prevent Bio-contamination or
to clear dirt of sand to prevent clogging of home owners plumbing fixtures and
causing loss of efficiency of hot water tanks etc. Where was TWG's Quality andSafety? Where was DEQ/Depart of Water quality? Where was Idaho Department
of Health? Who in Ada County or the State ofIdaho was supposed to look at and
support and protect the residents?
(Attachment 5)
6. Feb 19,2004, PUC, Case No. UWI-04-
TGW want to sell the system to United Water for $47 000
7. April 2, 2004 PUC, Case No. TGW-04-
PUC, recom,'l1ends a $0.00 price. But TGW determined it was not in its best
interest. So its Application was withdrawn.
8. June 8, 2004, PUC Commission issued Order No. 29512 in Case No TGW-04-
. Issuing TGW a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and ouenine:
and investie:ation to establish: The neie:hborhood would like YOUto reopen and expand your investie:afum:.
(1) & (2) You can read your own case study.
Where was all the information that was sent in to the PUC and the testimony
given to PUC personnel. and the PUC person that spoke to residents and observed
only a trickle of water coming from kitchen facets. dirt in the water in toilets and
bath tubs and from any hose in the neighborhood. A large number of the past
problem including the above mentioned in the attachments. It was like some onein your staff had buried all the residents and your PUC investigator so the PUC
Commissioners could not look at it to make the wrong decisions.
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9. January 21 and January 24, 2005
The commission was notified by TGW that the DEQ that all three water supply
wells ofTGW were contaminated with Trichloroethylene (TCE).
DEQ took just two tests of the wells and left. Many of the residents have called
DEQ and DWQ asking if they found where the contamination came from. To this
date there have been no returned call to any of the residents ofDEQ or DWQ.
The residents and my self began looking and found no wells in our area that are
being tested have any contamination from TCE or any other chemical. We found
a process, though expensive it that would remove TCE from a water supply.
also found there are no test wells in the aquifers below the large old gravel pit
along interstate 80 between Cole and Orchard. We found other potential areas
concern but most of us believe that it may have been TGW that contained there
own wells to prevent paying for putting in new water lines to meet state codes.
An investigation would have found that mismanagement, lack of maintenance and
reinvestment in there system would show they were only interested in the monthly
money income and not the protection or safety of the resident they were receiving
money for a service they were barely providing.
(Attachment#)
10. March 21,2005. The PUC established a schedule of payment:
After the hookup of United Water to TGW's system. TGW was to divide the
cost from United Water equally and TGW receives a $13.00 per month flat rate
for administrative service.
The problem like always is TGW's in ability to service the water system.
(Attachments #&#)
These two attachments show that TGW can not follow its own instruction to the
neighborhood residents. It states that if there is a problem with the water call
before 12:00 on Friday or there will be no one to come by until the following
Monday.
Don Bean 2109 Penninger called TGW at 10:30 am on Friday, July 22 2005 to
report they were unable to repair a leak because Mr. Bean was unable to turn
TGW's water shutoff valve. Mr. Bean called TGW again at 11 :30 am. He also
called United Water and the PUC, leaving messages at each. TGW's son tried to
shut off TGW' s valve but was unsuccessful and said it would be Monday before
he could get back.
I was notified and went down at about 4:000 clock and took pictures called the
PUC and spoke to Nancy. The water was flowing out ofTGW's pipe that
provided access to TGW's shut of valve. The water was flowing so fast that Mr.
Bean had dug a hole next to the pipe and was using a pump to try and keep the
water away from his home and into the street.
During the time from Friday until the repair on Monday afternoon water from a %
inch water line flowed under Mr. Beans home down the street and into the
neighbor s y'~rd. The total quantity of water could only be estimated if the water
pressure was known. Then TGW divided the total amount of water used from
United Water between the residents. This was done by TGW even though it was
the problem ofTGW's faulty shut off valve.
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TGW back charged Mr. Bean $150.00 for a back hoe and for fixing his pipe that
was broken just past TGW's bad shut off valve. Mr. Bean was present when the
back hoe operator asks TGW's son if he wanted to fix the valve while the hole
was open. TGW's son said no.
I have more of these stories but I hope you re seeing what the neighborhood has
had to tend with over the years from TGW. It was the PUC that told TGW to
divide the amount of water used by United Water between the residents but TGW
must have felt no matter how much water was lost from their valves it was the
residents and not a responsibility of TGW to also pay for water wasted....
11. Dec. 21 2005
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You know the rest. It's in your report. The residents have had a very difficult time with
TGW since 1971 and are happy that the PUC has come to this decision. We appreciate
all the hard work of Randy Robb has done on our behalf We also appreciate all those
that have helped the Commission in finalizing this decision.
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The residents ofthis subdivision would wish that the Commissions will complete a more
through investigation of TGW and have the wells pumped again to verify the present or
lack ofTCE. We feel there may be more in keeping the wells out of the agreement, then
just selling the water rights.
Hopefully the wells could be used to observe presents of contamination in the future by
DEQIDWQ.
DEQIDWQ'S has failed to test TGW's wells again, or on any regular basis. Regular
testing ofTGW's wells would be an excellent way for the DEQIDWQ to gain
information and investigate many other chemical, biological and radiological
contaminations (since no further chemicals will have to be added to the wells).
DEQIDWQ could use the findings from these wells for a better understand of human
contaminations of the water aquifers, thus protecting municipalities and other well
owners.
No matter what is found in the wells, we the residents know ~he PUC has been working
for the residents of the Pioneer Neighborhood and are working for the people of the StateofIdaho.
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S:e :ioneer Neig echoed Re:ents A$ociation
On behalf of all residents of t e Pioneer Neighborhood.
To:Idaho PUc. Commissioners, Case No. TWG-W-04-01.J an 08 2006
Sub: Petition in the matter of the investigation of Terra Grande Water.
From: Owners and residents of Pioneer Subdivision,
We the property owners and residents being severed by the Terra Grande Water Co.,
agree with most of the findings of the PUC Commissioners, Case No. TWG-W-04-01.
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To:Idaho PUc. Commissioners, Case No. TWG-W-04-01.J an 08 2006
Sub: Petition in the matter of the investigation of Terra Grande Water.
From: Owners and residents of Pioneer Subdivision.
We the property owners and residents being severed by the Terra Grande Water Co.,
agree with most ofthe findings of the PUC Commissioners, Case No. TWG-W-04-01.
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Sub: Petition in the matter of the investigation of Terra Grande Water.
Date: Jan 07 2006
From: Owners and residents of Pioneer Subdivision.To: Idaho PUC. Commissioners, Case No. TWG-W-04-01.
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We the property owners and residents being severed by the Terra Grande Water Co.,
agree with most ofthe findings of the PUC Commissioners, Case No. TWG-W-04-01.
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. ASSIGNMENT
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That for and in considera-
tion of the sum of Ten and no/IOO Dollars ($10,
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which is hereby acknowledged, the
undersigned, HORLp.N' S BOIS~,. INC" an Idaho corporation, does hereby sell, trans~er
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((lh./lei;and set over unto DALICE CHESTER and BARBARA
CHESTER, husband
and wife, all of its right, title and interest in and to that
certain Trust Deed made and entered into on the 4th day of
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~ember , l~, y and between Real Estate Sales Corporation,
therein designated as Grantors, and the First Security Bank of
Idaho , a National Association, therein designated as
Trustee,
a copy of which Trust Deed is attached hereto and by reference
incorporated herein as if fully set forth hereat in haec verba
',:herein said grantors did, for and in consideration of the under-
takings therein set forth, provide and aSSure maintenance and
operation of that certain water system as therein described and
did therein grant and convey to said Trustee the follOwing
property:
All of its right, title and interest in and to
the following described real property:
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Commencing at the southeast 'corner of Lot 3Block 2 of Terre Grande Park No, 1 Sub-
division as the s~me ap.pearson the officialplat of such Subdivision on file and of recordin 'the office of the ,County Recorder of theCounty of Ada, State of Idaho, and running thenceWest along the southerly boundary of said Lot
3 a distance of 87 feet to a POint, being the
real point of beginning; running thence South
5 feet; thence West 16' feet; thence North
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feet; thence East 16 feet; thence South 5 feet
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Commencing at the center of the intersection
of Skillern Way and Penninger Circle Drive as
such streets appear on the official plat of
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and of record in the office of the County
Recorder of the County of Ada, State Q~ Idaho,
and running 'thence ,East a distance of ~5 feetto the east sideline of Skillern Way, beingthe true place of beginning; thence 1;y.i!1gNorth 6 feet; thence Eas t 12 feet; thenceSouth 12 feet; thence \'I'est 12 feet.; thenceNorth 6 feet to the point of beginning.
(b)The well or wells , plant, chemical treatment facilities
storage and distribution facilities, including the water mains
and lateral lines , heretofore constructed or to be constructed,
including all easements incident to the ownership and operation
of said water system,
BY THESE PRESENTS , The undersigned Assignor, does hereby
direct the said Trustee to recognize the Assignees hereinabove
named, to wit:Dal~ e Chester and Barbara Chester, husband and
wife, in the same place and stead as said Trustee has recognized
the Assignor hereinabove named, as if these presents had not
been made,
Dated this 1st day of October, 1969,
HORLAN I S BOISE, INC.
By ,;9 ~~"z..",.
President
STATE OF IDAHO) ss.County of Ada
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On thiS day of Oc~ober, 1969, before me, the under-signed, a Notary Public in and .for said State , personallyappeared RUSSELL FEREDAY, President of Horlan I s Boise , Inc.known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the
same for and On behalf of said corporation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
my official seal the day and year first above written.
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THIS TRUST' INLt.:'ITClRE , Hade this 4th dc y of Novombl.;r, 1959,
by and between REAL ESTAT~ SALES CORPORPTIO~, a corroration
organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the
St5te of Idaho, (hereinafter called IIGRANTOR" or IIpAR'ri 0:-' THE,
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anI'! FIRST SI'CUIiJTY BM.:K o~,' Hu'\HO NA'l'I0.N.AL
ftSSOCIAT1OM , TRUSTEE , a banking corporatIon duly chartered
organlzAd and exi~ting under and by virtue of the laws of the
United Sta tes of Amcri~a, (hereinafter callRd II Th~STEE" or
PftR'l':i OF THE SECOND P/',F\'1"'
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THAT , ~~EREAS , grantor is now the owner of property known
~fI~ rI0IH)")!" F'Dr)(lor::l1tf'.r) 1n or 11f'.!Jr tho Glt.J of ?Qi.~", C()11'1!'
or' /I,lt,. :,L,,\,r. u!' 1.hd,u , wiit.:i, t"fO ('I'MrtJ' ttl Lo1n~ tLilfroVri....001
developed by the construc tio~ 0 r qwellin~s thereonj and,
WHEREAS, grantor is the owner of certain property, (herein-
after more particularly described) upon which there is locAted
8 well or wells and a plant, together with distribution facilities
(hereinafter referred to as "water system ), for the purposes
or ~upplylnf'~ \-In!:oI' !:(J nll propt)l"'l.l"!1 c(Jnn(~ct.r"1 or 1.0 1111 conn"et.l'o1
to the ~aid water systemj and
WHEREAS, the Federal Housing Administration wtll not accept
for insurance , and the Veterans Administration will not guarante~
or insure J mortgAge loans coverinri the sepDrate properties and
improvmJ1cnts buH t or to be built thereon, without receivi:1g
. assur~nces ~s to the ' c~ntinuous:' and satlsfac ory' operation of
the sni~ wnt:or ~yst:em; onn
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T-J;;.h r 1.5, !"ouch lrnprovemen t and devel o!=!tl'~n~, or t~t; r,ropi~r-
ttr'~ "nd t;1f: futupe financtne a:1c sale of t~:o) :;roL,e;.ttl~;. Is
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t 1I1:,(".n the insurance of spid mortC3f:..C lo~1:1s by the
c;~,JiJr"l ;:011:-:: nf Admlnt~l;rlJtio"1 or t:-:e gufJrnnt.:r or i'1f:ti'r.:1C(\
of ;.ntd mortfSf9 loans by the Vetersnp Admintstratton: Bn~,
lEIR:,;,S, it is the intenti~n and purpo:Fj of t~e rra",tor
that such ~ater syste~ s~all be use~ and operated to provide
an adequate supply of water for eoc~ of t~e properties connected
t':1ercto, regardl!"):"'::; of the own",rs 1jr of' the inillvldllal pro-
pertio:., an(1 properl:! to maln~al"1 11:; a,~equfJtp. ;.roter suprly
for dom0Gtlc consumpLio"1 for t~0 oCcUP3nts or S811 prGp~ptlcs,
and to assurn thA continuance or the orerRtlon Bnd malntcnA~cc
of such water system for the benef.it of the present and futu:,f'.
"Diffiers of the properties conr.ect",'! thereto, the mortp:afees
holritnr: mortr;nr:~;~ cov...rin!~ ::1111'.11 property, ~1O'l tho Fede)'":)l
Holls!n!:; Adminlsr.ratlon I3n(J Vetoran~ AdrnLnlstr",Lion.
;f-NOH , T~T:oREF'ORE , for ~n1 in con::!.cteratior, of the uno.erto1dDC"
of the ~ra~tor to pro7ide and 8s~ur'" the malntHnancc an1 opfr-
~tion of the water syste~ aH pforesairl anrl the further sum of
One Dollfir ($1.00) lawful money o~ t!".0 United S-tates cash
1n hand to grantor by Trustee , the recel,t whereof is hereby
Rcl(no'..Jlu1r,orJ , the 6!'Rn tor nOE' ~ ~ereby r;t'an ~ 0:'0. c onve:!
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follow!ne de scrib ed real property:
, Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 3 of
Block 2 of Terra Grande Park No. I Subdivision
as the same appears on the official plat of such
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SubdilTt!'llrHl on rtle and of record in thf: (;C'r~c.r:
of the County R~cordor of the ~ounty of ~no,
state of I1aho. end run:1inr; thence ,lOR I. ::110.:1"
the southerly boundary of !'I;.,lrJ Lnt :3 r.. dif,I"
of 87 fep.t to '3 Dolnt , bel~, t"~e !'ff'. ~,ol.r!
~eglnnL,~; running thence ~out~ 5 feet , t~ Jn~~
west 16 feet, th~nc~ north 10 fe~t, th~nc~ ~n~t16 fef'.t, thence south 5 feet to thF; rP,Al nf)!"
or bAflnninr'
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Skillern Way and Penninger Circle Drive &~ sue~
streets appeor on the official plot of Terra
GrElno:1rJ Perle ':".1 Subdi'Tlsi"'n or f'11~ r!r " 0:-
rel:vrd in the office of th'J Coun t-.y HeC0rder
of the County of Ada, State of Idaho, qn0 running
t~enee east a diRtance of ,?r:; feet to t1...(; Cf' ~
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line of Skille1'n \voy, '!'f'.Ln..' i;1-e: trill" rL~:'I: "r
be~~1.nntn,'; rum!n;' the-nee nor~'1 .fP.~)t., thenr...:
east 12 feet, thence south 12 feet, th~nee wP~t
12 feet, t~ence north 6 feet to the po Ln t of,
beginning.
(b)The ',jell aT'. wr:lls, plant . ehl1micnl tr',~,t;rH'n:, fr,c-.L:.it.,if':'
stora~e a~d distrIbution facilities, Inc1udln~ the we tep ~Biris
and lateral lines, heretofore construe ted or to be conGt~uc ted,
including all easements incident to the ownershl~ anQ opere tion
of ~ni~ ~Dter ~J9tAm. ~
F'!:...t:'-,~jr', t"S!'f.nI".OT'. hereby warrents t!1at ther8 arc
no existing encumbrance!1, liens, or othAr indebtednf)p,~ to the
titlc, of t'-1e \H!ter Syst"'~l conveyed hp.r'eunder oth,..,r ~."l,.", tic!;
followL!f:
Real P.!Jtate mortr;a~e froTTi Real F.~;9te Salc~ Corporr-t';,,)ll
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a~ mortga~or to Don H. Eagleson as rnort;:o:apee , .latec ~!(":"-C;~,"~' :1.,
1-:-59, ~p.~'lri"r, t'-1e ind'lbtedne ss in t~V1 :"1' lncipBl flr1c",:c
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Et~'1t Thou~A:1(1 Two Hundred Fifty-four one' no/lOa Do1.18r:;
(48, 2~4.O0) toFeth'~!' with intt'JrAst thereor.. ~vldenl' ': b~;
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There is al~o Merchandise Purchone Conditional Sales
Contract dated August 18, 1959, bot...,cen E. J. Wood Co., Inc.
as seller , and Real Estate Sales Corporation as buyer, wher9by
Real Estate Snles Corporation purchased certain personal
property "hich became a part of t he water system described
herein, and by the terms of said contract the seller reserved
, title to such personal property in i teelt until payment of
the full purchase price in the amount of $4,746.00 is made
to the seller by the buyer in monthly installments. Said
contract has been assigned by the seller H. r. Wood Co.,
Inc. to First Security Bank of Idaho, National Associa tion.
The grantor hereby '\oIarrants that the above said encum-
brancen, reservations of title , liens, or indebtedness have
been subordinated to this conveyance and are subject to this
trust deed.
This conveyance is 'upon the trusts and for the purposes
fol19wing, to wit:
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This grant is for the benefit of the present and
rut~re o\omers of ,all and each o f the properties now or
hereafter connected to the said water system, as well as the
holders of the mortgages covering each or the said properti~s,
and Trustee Rhall hold th~ title to the property granted by
this indenture until either (a) the water Ry~t(jm in tEikon
over by oi ther a Governmental author! ty or a public uti! t
(regulated and controlled as to rates and services by a
duly constituted public regulatory body or commission) for
maintenance and operation, or (b) othe: adequate water ser-
vice is provided either by a Governmental authority or
public utility (regulated and controlled a R to ra tee and
services by a duly constituted public regulatory body or
commission) through means other than the oporot10n of water
system and facili ties now transferred to the Trustee herein.
Upon the happenin~ of either of such events at s time when the
grantor is still operating and managing the water system in
accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, the Trustee
shall immediately reconvey the property to the grantor, its
succe3Ror or 8s~31gn, and this indenture shall be of
further fJ ffee-.
The grantor shall supply a t a~l , time s and under
adequate pressure for the use of each of the properties duly
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connected to the said water sys~em. a ~Qrrjclcnt quantity of
water to meet the reasonable needs of each of the properties
duly connected to sald water system. SUC~ water shall be of
the quality and purity as shall meet the ' standards reco~men ded
by the "Public Heel th Service Drinking Water Standards,
promulgated by the United States Public Health Service,
Federal Security ARenoy, February 5. 1946, and the wet~r ~ha11
be treated in the manner necessary to assure i ts beinl~ of the
quality and puritY recommended in the above mentioned Standards
and also so as to produce water without excessive hardness,
corrosive properties, or other objectionable characteristic
making it unsafe or unsuitable for domestic use or harmfnl
to any or all pipes within and/or without the dwell:l.nfs.
R~cords of any and all tests conducted in connection with said
system shall be kept. as permanent records by the grantor end
said records shall be open to inspection by the State Board
of Health of the State of Idaho and the owners of the properties
connected to the said water, system.The said Board of Health
and/or its agents shall at all times have acces~ to the plant
of the "grantor to "conduct any and all tests as said Board shall
consider necessary to determine compliance with the said Standards.
In any event, the grantor shall have s~i~ analy~on mR~e at least
q~arterly and shall pay , all costs in connection t~erewith.
the event said Board shall determine that the quality and
purl ty of the water does not meet the said Standard . the
grantor shall with reasonable dispatch at i t~ sole costs make
any adjustment" repair. installation or improvement that shall
be necessary or recommended by said Board to brin~ the purity
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of the water up to the said Standard.
, 3.The grantor shall maintain said
Hater' D;;~ tem at all
times in good order and repair so that s~tisrectory service
as aforesaid may be supplied to each of. said prorcrties as
provided in paragraph 2 above.
Until the happening of ooe of the events set forth
under paragraph numbered 1 above:Should crantor fail to
oporl1 to and manage the water system, in tho manner' and under
the conditions specified in paragraphs numbered 2 and 3 above
and should gran tor fail, after notice tn writing from the
Trustee , to correct such failure with reasonable dispatch
then Trustee shall have the right to imm~diate possession
of the water system for the purpose of operating end maintel~-
ing the same , and the right to hold, use , ppcrate , manege
and control the same e1 thor 1 tselt or by or throui~ any of
the agencies or parties for whose benefit this trust is created
and it may take possession thereof for the purpose of operating
the same, and in that event , the Trustee or the entity oper-
, ating the water system in its behalf or In the behalf of any
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of the beneficiaries of this trust, shall be subrogated to
all rights of the grantor to levy and collec t a charge against
each customer at rates not in excess of. those specified in
paragraph numbered 6 herein.
In the eve~t the Trustee takes pos~ession of the water
system pursuant to the provisions of paragraph numbe~ed 4 or
Paragraph numbered 6 , the ~antor shall have no further ri~~t
title or interest in or to the water system or other pro~erty
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granted by this indenture ann shall not be entitled to any
por~ion of the proceeds resulting from any sale of such system
or property; but the Trustee shall have the right to transfer
ouch system to a Governmental authori ty ~pon such terms or
condi tions a s may be approved by the Trustee and tho owner
or owners of H majority of the properties connDctD~ to the
water sys~em.
The grantor reserves the right to levy and collect
a charge for water furnished and consumed by the occupants of
each of the properties connected with said water system, in
the amount of $5.00 per month , with additional charges for
summer irrigation water, based on lot area, as follows:
AREA MONTHLY CHARGE ANNTJAL PERIOD
000 to 9,500 sq.ft. No extra charge May 15 to ~tember 15
500 to 11,500" 11,500 to 13,500"II .50.
~3, 500 to 15,500"
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Service shall be, charged on a pro-rata basis from the
date the service is established at the request of the consumer
to the date of discontinuande.The grantor shall have the right
to install on each of the. individual properties a Hater meter
, to be maintained by the grantor, through which all water ~upplied
to the consumer or consumers :shall pass and through which the
grantor shall have access at reasonable times for the purpose
of taking meter readings and keeping said meter in repeir~
( a)It is agreed between the parties hereto that for the
first year of operation of ~he water system the ~bove r~tes
shall be deemed reasonable.
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The grantor shall !T1111nta1n accurate books relative
spection by a person or per~ons desirnated 1n writinE by the
Trustee or designat~d 1n writing by not. less than one-UJird'
of the beneficiaries of th1s Trust, prov Idcd
that the continuin~ rieht of inspection hereby created
shall
be exerc:!,sed only at the place ..,here such bookf; are customarily
maintained in Boise, Idaho; that such right of inspection
shall be exercised during usual business hours, after reason-
able notice and in such a manner a s no't to hamper unduly or
interfere with the conduct of the grantor's business.
(c)Changes in rates may be proposed by the grantor and
by the said beneficiaries.If wi thin 90 cloys after notice I '1 ~ \: L~
to the Trustee and to the beneficiaries of a rate chan~e pro-
posed by the grantor not more than one-third of the beneficiaries
of this Trust shall have signified in writing their opposition
to such proposed rate change, the grantor ~ay fort~wlth es-
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tablish such new rates ~fuich shall be deemed reasonable
pending the accumulation of experience to 51,m.1 such new rates
to be unreasonable.If more than one-third of the bonefi~ 1aries
signify in writing their opposition to a rate change proposed
by the grantor, or if more 'than one-thi~d of the benf:fidaeries
propose in wri tin~ a rate change which the grantor opposes,
and the partie~ cannot reach an agreement by negotiation
within 30 days, then the matter shall be referred to a board
of arbiters, who shall be 4eslgnated as
follows:The gran tor
shall desirnate an arbiter, the beneficieriws shall
desi~8te
an arbi~e~ and the two ar~iters thus selectpd shall ehooRe a
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third nr1.11ttJl'The doclo1",o or thE1 bOtlt,,~ nf orbit'!r/'! (1!1 to
tho' revsoncbleneas of rateD oholl be finDl upon t:1C pf\r';~en
hereto. fill coat~ of arbItration ahall be pole by the losl!1f'
part;r or pel"t1e~. 'Tho duly cleated off.t~orD of D citizens':
or property o'tmors' association comprised. of the beneficiaries,
or tlo),e members of a cor.mllttoo duly appointed by such officers,
shell prl~D fooie roprooont more thDn one-third or the bene-
flctet'tco.
(d)Should t~o grontor charge rates for woter ~crvlce
in e~cess of reasonable ratos~ as heroin above defined, t~en
tho Trustee shall notify tho grantor of auc~ over-oharra by
registered mall.Should the prantor thoruefter fall or refu~e
to e~tablt~.., 6:1.c1. maintain fair nnd reesonptle rt:'tc~, ()~ 11cr':'~n
aboVE; 001'11'1.01, \-11 thin the pertod or ninety (90) cla'ys, the
Trustee shall have ~h~ right to 1m~ediate ,o~~e~sion or t~c
water system for t~0 purpooo 01' fu1"nlahlnp to/atc!' Eli~rvlcG tit
fall" and reG~onable rates nnd tho Trustee ~hall have t~o rlrht
to hold, use , operate, man~ce and control the water syste~,
a!! set forth unde!' p:3rsgl"nph numbertJd 4 above.
, 7.Not;.1it~!ltandlng any other provlB1o"1 of t1-!lE! t l'Ut't
deed, any c1:"cdl tor 01" record of tho grantot' !1~Hill r.a1!9 a
reasonable period of t Ime to oo~rect a~y oefaul t hercun~cr
prlo!' to tho ta'd.n;:" over of ' the property b:f the 'J'ruatce.
If 1t should become neccssary at any future ti~~ for
the Trustee or any e~tlty eating 11'1. its b~~~lr or any ~s~c-
1'10131"1 u~~er th1~ truAt 1n~entura. to te~e o~or, o~cr~tc end
menef"e thE; wnter sYfltom un~o"" t"lo provision", or thif1 t!'l1:."t,
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ent1 tled to (1 Tru atoc' n feo payable from tho Ino6~o of tho
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'Jster ,SystE)ri~ r:t a rate not 1!1 0:-::003S of ~en pOI' OOrlt (IOn
c~o!'r.as co1lce ted by such Trustee, provl(~ed that
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suc~ Trustee' oree may be l!1crcasod \-1i th the approval of the
o~mer or o,.iner~ of seventy-five pOI' cent (7510) of the pro-
connected to the said \.J(ltcr system.
It Is agroed that tho trustee, at
any time of tor
inatrum6nt, may res1~ nn nDl~ truntoc,
not it has bcco~o necessary' for saId trustee or
any entity ' ac ting In its beholf to 'take over, operf\t€J and
manage the water system under t~e provisIons of t~ls trust.
Such riGht ~r renir.natlon,hoHevcr, may be exerchod only after
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equollfie a successor trustee, end efter suc~ succes sor t!'u:-,tce
bes accepted t~() dutie~ .and responsIbilities of tru!::tee es
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such dutIes on!1 re !lport!1lb 111 tlfH3 'fire set out heroin.
" IN 'I'ESTIr1mrY 'inIEfiH)F, Rea i Est(1t~ Sales Corporation,
ce1.Hiedt~eca profJOnta to be e:tecuted in its
Eagle~o~, Its President, and Its corporete
seel to b~ hereunto affixed ~nd ~ttestod by Pot T~ 'Fitzgerald,
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its Secretary, and First Security Benk of Idaho, National
Association, tho Tru~tc€J herein nDffiCd, has causod t~ene presents
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to be o:teoutcd by it!' Tru:'1t Of'flcor,the day' and yeor first
In enterinr. into the ' Q(;I'cemont contained
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herotn end execuHnr, thIs 'l'rust Indenture, Fir~t ~ecurlty
Bank of Idaho, National AssocIation, eets for itself o~
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CIt P. F'itz!!9rnJt1 Do-:1 H. ~:orle ()l"l, prcRl don!;
Pat T. I,itzgerald, ~ccr()tt'.ry
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National Assooiation
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G. J. Gardner, Trustee Officer
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ZTATE OF IDAHO,
CO~TY. OF ADA~
Gn this ~th day of Novoniher. 1959, befor~J me, the under-
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a Notijry public ln and for sllid ~tate~ personollY
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~?peared DON H. EAGLESON, knov1!l tc(irie to be the president
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/s/ Rebecca Woodworth , Notary Public for the state of Idrl'1o,
Residing at Boise, Idaho i
COUNTY OF ADAg
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Onthls 18th 'day of November, 1959, before me , the undor-
a Notary Public in and for said state, personallY
appeared G. J. Gardner, known to me to be the Trust Officer
of First Security Bank of Idaho, National f."s!;oclation, that
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executed the forep:oing instrument ~s Trustee , and acknowledged
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Bank, as such Trustee ~x~cuted the ~ame.
:~1\t \H'INESS 1rlHEREOF, I :have hereunto set my hand ' and affixed
my official seal, the day and year in this certificate first
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l s/ R. E. Severn
" Notary Public for the state of Idaho,, Residing at Boise, Idaho.
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CO~TY.ADA,
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signed, a Notijry Public 'in nndfor said ~tatc, personolly
Qn this lith Gay of Novemner, 1959, befoN) me, the under-
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1~1 Bebecce\-lood'l'lorth
, Notary Public for the state of ldg"
Residing at Boise, Idaho
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OF IDAHO, . ), SSe
On this 18th 'day of November, 1959, before me
, the undor-
a Notary Public in and for said state, personallY
appeared G. J. Gardner, knoHn to me to be the Trust Officer
Security Bank of Idaho, National p.s::Jociation, that
executed the forer-oing instrumen t as Trustee , end acknmolled€:ed
to me . that such Bank, es ch Trustee (;IXflcuted the 8Bme.
~N;' \H'INESS vTHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my offlciai seal, the day and year in this certificate first
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: Notary Public for the state of Idaho,
Residing at Boise, Idaho.
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Identification No.
Application No.
STATE OF IDAHO
DEPARTMENT OF WATER ADMINISTRATION
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
To Appropriate the Public Waters of the State of Idaho
(TYPE OR PRINT IN INK)
1. Name of applicant
post office address
2. Source of water supply
3, a. Location of point of diversion is % of
which is a tributary of
% of Section Township
Range County; additional points of diversion if any:
b. If water is not consumed, it will be discharged into at a point i
V4 of Section Township Range
4. Water will be used for the following purposes:
for
(ell or ocro.foo' por onnum)
for
(cis or acro.foo, por onnum)
for
(cis or ocre.foo' per onnum)
5. Total quantity to be appropriated:
Amount
Amount
purpose from
purpose from
(both dates inclusive)
(both dates inclusive)
Amount purpose from (both dates inclusive)
cubic feet per second and/or
acre feet per annum.
6. Proposed diverting works:
a. Description of ditches, flumes, pumps, headgates, etc.
b. Height of storage dam
capacity
feet, active reservoir capacity
acre feet, materials used in storage dam:
acre feet; total reservoir
Period of year during which storage will occur inclusive.(Mo. Day) (Mo. Day)
c. Proposed well diameter is inches; proposed depth of well is feet.
7. a. Time required for the completion of the works and application of the water to the proposed beneficial use
years.
b. Estimated construction cost is $
8. Description of proposed uses:
a. If water is not for irrigation:
(1) Give the place of use of water:% of '4 of Section Township
Range
(2) Amount of power to be generated: hp under
(3) List number of each kind of livestock to be watered
feet of head.
(4) Name of municipality to be serve
supplied with domestic wate
, or number of families to be
(5) If water is to be used for other purposes describe:
b. If water is for irrigation, indicate acreage in each subdivision in the tabulation below:
NE1I.NWI/.SW'/.SE1I.
TWP.RANGE SEC.TOTALS
NE1f.NW1f.SW1f.SE1f.NE1f.NW1f.SW'/.SE1f.NE1f.NW1f.SW1f.SE1f.NE1I.NW1f.SW'!4 SE1f.
Total number of acres to be irrigated
c. Describe any other water rights used for the same purposes as described above.
9. a. Who owns the property at the point of diversion
b. Who owns the land to be irrigated or place of use
c. If the property is owned by a person other than the applicant, describe the arrangement enabling the
applicant to make this filing
10. Remarks
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11. Map of proposed project: show clearly the proposed point of diversion, place of use, section number, township
and range number.
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Scale: 2 inches equal 1 mile
BE IT KNOWN that the undersigned hereby makes application for permit to appropriate the public
waters of the State of Idaho as herein set forth.
(Applicant)
Received by- Date
Preliminary check by- Fee $
Time
Receipted by_- Date
Publication prepared by- Date
Published in
Publication dates
Publication approved Date
Priority reduced to Reason
Protests filed by:
Copies of protests forwarded by
Hearing held by- Date
Recommended for approval denial
ACTION OF THE DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WATER ADMINISTRATION
This. is to certify that I have examined Application for Permit to appropriate the public waters of the State ofIdaho No. , and said application is hereby
1. Approval of said application is subject to the following limitations and conditions:
a. SUBJECT TO ALL PRIOR WATER RIGHTS.
b. Proof of construction of works and application of water to beneficial use shall be submitted on or
before
c. Other:
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2. Denial. of said application is for the following reasons:
Witness my hand this day of
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Minutes of the First Meeting of Property Owners re: Terra Grande Water Company
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The meeting was called to order by Mr. Leslie D. Killingsworth,
Chief, Engineering, Ada Development Council.. Mr'. Killingsworth gave a
brief statement on the problem with regard to the water company, then
introduced Mr'. Jerry Yoder, Idaho State Health Department.
Mr. Yoder stated that the water company has a history of problems,
It was developed at a time (16 years ago) when standards for wells were notso high. Wells were drilled on 12 foot easements, close to septic tanks, etc.
Also, when the wells were drilled and hooked up for use, the Health Department
was not always notified of their location. A report submitted, according to
Mr. Yoder, in 1968 indicated that at that time there was sufficient water andwater pressure , but that with future building, more wells would "probably " be
req uir ed.
Mr. Yoder stated that at least two samples of water per month should
be submitted to the Health Department in order to keep the quality of the water
up to proper standards. Also, in order to run a water system of this size , the
weDs should be inspected every day and flow meters should be used. with recordskept on all wells.
Also, because of the size of the water mains. this subdivision has nofire hydrants. There must be at least a 6 inch water main existing to have a
fire hydrant installed.
Mr. J es Scanlan. attorney for Dalice Chester, was introducedalong with Mr, Chester.
Mr. Scanlan gave a brief history of the water system since Mr. Chesterassumed managerial duties of it 22 months ago. He stated that on a regularschedule, from March, 1970, either 1 or 2 samples of water per month havebeen submitted to the Health Department and that there has been no indication of
any irregularity in the quality of water',
Discussion was held on the merit of flow meters and if such wereavailable. Mr. Chester stated that he has several in his garage but. if theyare installed, there would be a sacrafice of 8% of the existing water pressure.
Mr. Chester said that the fourth well in this subdivision is now readyto be hooked up with the water system - just waiting on the decision of the HealthDepartment with regard to water s:;\mples,
, ,Mr. ' Chester stated that there is a thr ee trailerhouse park just southof Our subdivision which has a 20 or 22 inch well with a 30 hp turbine pump.If we were able to include these trailers in the subdivision and gain control ofthe well, it would vastly improve our water availability and pressure.
Mr. Larry Sales, Ada County Planning & Zoning Commission, wasthen introduced. He stated that the Ada County Commissioners have prohibitedany further building in this subdivision until
the water problem is settled. Also,the subdivision east of Ash Park Lane has been suspended until the Engineersdetermine that the water lines and pressure are sufficient.' He also stated thatno new subdivision in our area could be added to our water system unless had more water than we could use.
Mr. Jack Anderson, Manager, Boise Water Corporation, was introduced.He discussed the possibility of hooking up our subdivision to the Boise CityWater Corporations ' system. According to his rough estimate, it would takea minimum of $75 . 000. 00 to hook up our system with the City water system.This would provide fire hydrants and more water for more building, but thecost per house - on the basis of the 107 houses presently built - would beroughly $200 to $250 each.
Mr. Gale Merrick of the law firm of Marcus & Marcus was introduced.Mr. Merrick stated that the legal owner of the water corporation in question isthe Trustee - First Security Bank. The property owners are the beneficiariesof the Trust - we are entitled to all rights . privileges and uses of the water.Mr. Chester s only responsibility is providing the water and keeping it up to par.
Mr. Merrick stated that we have several possible solutions to thisquestion of quantity and quality of water;
First: We could sue Mr. Chester . as Manager. and First SecurityBank, as Trustee. Mr. Chester would probably disappear and First SecurityBank would petition the Court to be absolved of the
trusteeship and we would beright back where we are now.
Second: We could connect up with Boise Water ("orporation, butthat would be quite expensive.
Third: We could give Mr. Chester financial assistance to get .allthe wells in good operating condition and in finding another location to
drill allew well.
Mr. Merrick said his advice to us would be to form a committee ofthose present and discuss with those not present what transpired at
this meeting.Then to hold another meeting and discuss the question and possible solutions agai
The group decided to form a committee
and have a short meeting.
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Ofthe property owners present, the fOllowing named persons volunteered toserve on ac'omrriittee:
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Dennis Kauffman
Phil Gardner
Pat Chase
Don Miller
Henry Petri
Olen 'IN right
Jim Storey
Wes Paul
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375-1969 '
375-5124
376-0698 !
375-0086 '
376-0446
376-066~
376-0044
375-2401.'
The committee had a
brief meeting and decided
to meet again onWedneSday evening, July 7, 1971 at 8:00 p. ro.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Wright
1613 So. Ash Park LaneBoise, Idaho
(Legal Secretary to Mr. Gale Merrick)
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TO: Beneficiaries of the Terre Grande Water Company
FROM:Community Steerin€ Co1liIIli tteeRE: Water Problems
The problem of water pressure in the subdivision should be solved in
a matter of days, perhaps vall have been solved by the time you receive this
oommunication. The solution is a temporary one only, relying on the reacti-
vation of the number one well which has not been in service for the past
eight years.
Vlhile the reactivation of the well will solve the immediate problem
and enable us to get through the summer season, a more permanent solution
is desirable. There are several alternatives being investigated at the
present time, among them the purchase of a lot on which a new well couldbe drilled. This fall Dalico Chester, manager of the water company, willclose do';'ffi the number one well again and enlarge it from the present six
inches to fourteen inches. Since the heavy demand for irrigation water
vnll be OV$~, the wuter from the other three welle will be suffioient to
maintain pressure while the enlargement is being done.
Until a permanent solution is reached, there are several things thatresidents of the subdivision can do to alleviate problems and to expedite
solutions. As much as possible, do not water the street or water so long
in one place that the water runs off and is wasted. Don't try to use morethan one hose at a time; nel ther can do an adequate job then.
Most important, keep your water bill paid up. Refusal to payorneglecting to do so hurts only the rosiLicnts of the subdivision. ifi thoutmoney, irn!Jrovcments cannot be made on the wa ter system. The conununi tysteerin6 oo~nittoe feels that Dalioe Chester is sincerely trying to solve
the problem~ with the water systern, problems which he largely inheritedand did not create. Your cooperation with him by paying your bills can
only help to improve the water system.
The steering corami ttee h~G been meeting regularly and is exploring
every possible solution to OUI' ':rater problem. We will keep the residentsof the subdivioion informed of our findinGs. Before any final decisionsare made , the residents will have the opportunity to discuss the issues
and to vote. If anyone has a Question or a suggestion, feel free to con-
tact a member of the steering co~ni ttee.
THE COMHUNITY sTEERING CO1~.!ITrrEg
Jim Storey, Chairman
Henry Petri
Don Miller
Wes Paul
Dannis Kauffman
Phil Gardner
Olan Wright
Pa t Chase
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David M. McGill ivary
Orville Stokes
Larry L. Johns
Dona I d Ha i nes
Dennis Bowen(V~. Haylett)
Bruce ."'ont'~orn9ry
Richard Hay I e1"t
Bruce Howerd(Robert
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Jessie L. SchiedeJ
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Karen Xope jtka
Barbara Nargave
Judy Cunn i ng ham
Ke th JAcMurtrey
Jel-ry Smi1'h
Doran McClellan
Sandra Spence
Lester S i mm
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Kenneth Dend i ck
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Donold He I lock
Joseph M. Hatch
Charles Flats
N. E. Hy lend
Ph I I Gard/'lar
Robert' Faber,
Trurnan Denn Is
Jimmy Den i 4) I s
Gerald Quick
Vim. Anderson
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Sh I r I y Jackson
Donna Ha 1 r
Marilyn Roe
Bruce Rowse
John E I deen
Hersche I Tresenr iter
Dav i d Corn
Roger L Zanders
George H. Wa
Gone Hogge
Marlone Waybright
Denn t 5 Kauffman
John '/lInn
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Kenneth Dahams
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Hubert Warrel I Lot-27
Rose Thompson Lot-
Geo. Oakes Lot
jen Lockyear Lot 35
F. E. Kel ler Lot 33
Elmer Hansen Lot 32
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.11117 16. 1971
THE CaooJIIITI STIERING Ca.KITT:aJ b! Sto"7. Chabau
1607 So. A8h Park Lane
Boi.e. Idaho 8370.5
First SeouP1 t7 Bank ot IdahoHs-. J1a HavJd.na. '!'Nat Dept.
119 R. 9th Streeth1.e. Idaho
Dear Sil"l
A. tnstee ot the Ten. Gnnde Wates- Ccmp&n)", JOU are bowdoubt aware ot the ex18t1nc vater probl_.
Enolosed 18 . letter di.tributed to all the hell.. withinthe Tene Grande Wat.es- Comp&nJ' cii.triot, 8180 one.. lent toMr. Dalia. Cheater. Manager ot the vater OOIIpan7.
It 1. our p111"pO8e to let aU part1e. 1JJvolYed 1cDow that weare working toward a pel'lll.&nent eolution to the vater PNbl-.It 1. our .inaere hope that b7 tRtrldns 'together on the probl-a mO1"8 expedient answer aan be obtained.
Ve'f7 trul7 ;your,.
THE CaooJIIITI STiERDtG CCJ9!IT'1'1E
db! sto...,. ChaiNan
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He3idents of the Terra Grande: subdivi-
sion have a problem: an inadequate'
water system over which no one, in-
eluding the Idaho Public Utilities Com-
mission , has. regulatory authority. Be-
cause the company is a trust it enjoys an
unusual legal status.
One answer to their problem would be
to conned to the Boise Water Corp. sys-
tem. The cost i~ estimated as up to ~250
per home -about half I'or Boise Water
and half to reimburse the 0,,':n8r of the
existing system. for his investment.
Ideally, all subdivisions in the Boise
urban, area sho1.~ld be connectec1 to the
Boise Water Corp. system as they are de-
veloped. ,Small systems are put' in tInt
arc inadequate, with smnll pipe and a
limited \vater supply. Or, they become in-
adequate as morc homes arc built
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which is happening in the Terra G I'dndearea,
The futher subdivisions arc built frum
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existing BOise\1(iCer wells, the higher the
cost of reaching- them with service.
Apparen~ly this is particular1y true \'iith
small , scattered tracts:
If the' city of Boise owned the water
company, it could extend service on an
orderly basis. As it is, the city has noth-
ing to provide in the way of water 5c.rv"
ice, and little to say about the way wt'lter
service is delivered and extended. Nei-
ther does the county.
Building in the arc;,. should have. b2('n
slopped before now , pell(\ii'i~; an improve-
ment in the system or connection to Boise
Water. The County Planning and Zoning
Commission did impose a cutoff, but it
apparently acted too late.
A neighborhood ('Committee will seek
solution. 'The troubles of the Terra
Grande area should 11):.11-;12 federal housill~
authorities and the CL)Un.lY nlU1'e "ware of
tllC hazards of allowiny new construction
in areas'with limited \.'atcr sysV:ms.
rel'l'a (;runde
Hc;jidenls of the Terra (jra.nd~ subdivi.
sion havc a problem: an inadcqllutc
waler svstem over which no one, in-
cluding "the Idaho Pllbl!(~ 1JtllItI/J' Com.
mi:;sion, has. regulatory authority, Bc-
((Iuse the company is a lru~t it cnjo)'s an
\H\lIsLitll legal I'il.ltUS,
One answer lo their prub1r111 would
\1.:1 COl1MI1l to th~ Boise Wat(~1' Corp, 5)'5-
tem, The cost is estimated a~; lip In $2~O
pCI' home -about half 1'01' Boise Wnler
and halC to reill'lhllrsc the 0',';ncr of the
c;.;istil1~ system fot' his Investment,
Ideall)', all subdivisions in the Boisc
urban, area should be connectc(1 to the
Boise Walc!' CU1'll, systcm as they are de-
veloped, Small systems me put '\n that
arc inadequate, with sl11:1l1 pipe and a
limited water stlpply, Or, they become in-adequate all more home;; "rc built --.
which is happenin~~ in the Terra Gr,lnclcarea,
The rlllht~r subdivisions "1'l~ buill fl'U111
Ai'
'~I u ler- rl'OlI1)lCS
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c,:isling BoiseW"ri(el' wells, the highel' the
cost of reaching- them with service.
Apparcl1~ly this is particularly true with
!lnmll, !;catter"ct tracts:
If the' city or Boise owned the walet'
company, it could extend service on an
orderly basis, As it is, the city has noth-
ing to p\'O\'ide in the way of water sen"
ic", and little Lo say about the way watl~r
service is dellvcI'cd ul,d ~xt(,l1dcd. Nei,
tILer ~Iocs the, county,
Building in the arei, should ha\'e been
stopped \)(::(orc now, pondin3 1111 irnpr()vc-
ment in the system 01" connection to Boise
Wale.', The County Planning and Zoning
Commission did impose a cutoff, but it
apparently acted too lale,
A neighborhood committee will seck a
~;l)lution. 'The troubles or thc Tcrra
Grande area should mnke federal housil1:;
,lllthol'ities and the Cl)WHy nwru aware of
tile huwrdo; of allowln\~ new collslrtH;tioll
in areas' wilh limited \;-atcl' systems,
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MJi"ti J1aBawk1ns. TrUst Dept.119N.~tl(Street
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Boise, IcJjho
Dear Sir I
July 16, 1971
THE CCMMUNITY STEERING CCMMITTEE
Jim Storey, Chairman
1607 So. Ash Park Lane
Boise, Idaho 83705
As trustee ot the Terr8 Grande Water Company, you are know
doubt aware ot the existing water problem.
Enolosed is a letter distributed to all the homes within
the Terre Grande Water Company district, also one was sent to
Mr. Dalice Chester, Manager of th~water company.
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It is our purpose to let all paMies involved know that weare working toward .. permanent solution to the water problem.
It is our sincere hope that by working together on the problem
a more expedient aJiswe;r can be, obtained.
JS/vls
Vel'7 truly yours,
THE CG!MUNITY STEERING CO1MITTEE
Jim Storey, Chairman
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TO: Beneficiaries of the Terre Grande Water Company
FROM: Co~~uni ty Steering Co~~i tteeHE: Water Problems
Th~ problem of water pressure in the subdivision should be solved in
a mattet of days, perhaps vall have been solved by the time you receive this
communication. The solution is a temporary one only, relying on the reacti-
vation of the number one well which has not been in service for the past
eight years.
While the reactivation of the well will solve the immediate problem
and enable us to get through the summer season, a more permanent solution
is desirable. There are several alternatives being investigated at the
present time, among them the purchase of a lot on which a new well could
be drilled. This fall Dalice Chester , manager of the water company, willclose dmm the number one well again and enlarge it from the present six
inches to fourteen inches. Since the heavy demand for irrigation water
will be over , the water from the other three wells will be sufficient to
maintain pressure while the enlargement is being done.
Until a permanent solution is reached , there are several things that
residents of the subdivision can do to alleviate problems and to expedite
solutions. As much as possible , do not water the street or water so long
in one place that the water runs off and is wasted. Don 't try to use more
than one hose at a time; neither can do an adequate job then.
Most important , keep your water bill paid up. Refusal to payor
neglecting to do so hurts only the residents of the subdivision. Without
money, improvements cannot be made on the water system. The community
steering committee feels that Dalice Chester is sincerely trying to solve
the problems with the water system, problems which he largely inherited
and did not create. Your cooperation with him by paying your bills can
only help to improve the water system.
The steering committee has been meeting regularly and is exploring
every possible solution to our water p~oblem. We will keep the residents
of the subdivision informed of our findings. Before any final decisions
are made , the residents will have the opportunity to discuss the issues
and to vote. If anyone has a question or a suggestion , feel free to con-
tact a member of the steering committee.
THE COMMUNITY Srr'EERING COl;iMITTEE
Jim Storey, Chairman
Henry Petri
Don Miller
Wes Paul
Dennis Kauffman
Phil Gardner
Olen Wright
Pat Chase
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Joy L. Montca I m
Dean Hymas
Ransome L Morrow
Terry A Sprague
K. A. Hodge
Clarence L. Dav i s
L. G. Burnap
John B~ MartinCH.G. Martin)
Jerome Waters
Garry Humb I ey
Rona Id Gui I ier
Roger Aguirre
Mrs. Bi II ie Barnack
David M. McGi II ivary
Orvi lie Stokes
Larry L. Johns-
Dona I d Ha i nes
Dennis Bowen(Wm. Haytett)
Bruce ,"Aontgomery
Richard Hay I e1"t
Bruce Howard (Rober t
Teddy R. Brown
Mrs. Betty Nix
VJes ley Pau I
Jessie L. SchiedeJ
Jerry Gibson
Va I lis 1I\01-e 1 and
George L. Cri tchlow
Dan Emry
Sandra Hooper
H~nry Petr i
Don M. Mi ner
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Frank l~arwGsk i
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Sandra SpenceII'
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Kenneth Dend i ck
Mrs. Margaret Cross
Loren Stem
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Richard K Ii nkhamer
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Olen Wri::Jht
Brat ti n
Ame I i a Hawk i ns
Warren ,VI i nder
Donald Hallock
Joseph M. Hatch
Char I es F lets
N. E. Hyland
Ph i I Gardner
Robert Faber
Trurnan Denn is
Jimmy Daniels
Gera I d Qu i ck
Vim. Anderson
Sh i r I y Jackson
Donna Ha i r
Mari Iyn Raa
Bruce Rowse
John E I deen
Hersche I Tresenr iter
Dav i d Corn
It'Roger L Zanders
George H. Wa
Gene Hogge
Marlene Waybright
Denn i s f(auffman
John Wi nn
Robert L. Sorick
Kennef-h Dahams
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Annabe II R i ksem
Crawford
Le I and Whee I er Lot -37
Doug las Davenport lot- 39
Hubert Warre II Lot-
Rose Thompson Lot-
Gee. Oakes Lot 28
jen Lockyear Lot 35
F. E.Keller Lot 33
Elmer Hansen Let 32
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Issues concerning Wate~Sewer the Boise City Limits.
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The United Water did not give us all the information about what it cost a property the
size the ones we have.
I spoke with property owners having lots the same size as ours and have United Water,
Figure on getting a bill ever month for $150,00 to $180,00 (or $300 to $360 every two
months) that's what their were charged to keep lawns, trees, flowers etc up to city code,
If you wash your car or have a swimming pool expect to pay the higher plus,
If you have a pipe break, forget to turn off the water for a weekend or worse case 7-day
vacation. United Water will not be forgiving you still owe for the water.
There are other Licensed Plumbers that would like to take our water system over,
Any comments now from the Water board are two years behind our needs. And since the
water board has not been involved before, "we don t need their involvement now
t;J Since the sewer construction was the cause of so many losses of water ( ) for the
17 subdivision, the constructors bond should be forfeited and a new water line put in place
on pennmger, You may think it was the problem with the existing pipe but the condition
of pipe was not the issue.
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I think ,its is time for all own~r t~ sign a petition to prevent annexing by the city of Boise,
Jim Storey
1607 S. Ash Park Lane
Terra Grande Water Box7112
Boise, ID 83704
Phone [phone]
JIM STOREY
1607 S ASH PARK
BOISE, ID 83709
RE: Sale of Terra Grande Water to United Water Idaho
Dear Customer:
After considerable negotiations, I have agreed to sell and United Water Idaho has agreed to purchase the Terra
Grande Water system. Terra Grande Water has been supplying service to the residents in the Terra GrandeSubdivision for nearly 50 years and as the owner, I now wish to retire from the water business, Due to the many
changes in the business, I can no longer continue to serve the users on a part-time basis, The time and workinvolved in handling the requirements of testing, monitoring, billing, collections, keeping certified and responding
to customer and government agency inquiries and complaints regarding service has created significant stress for
me. I no longer desire to remain in the water business.
The proposed agreement will now be filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for review and approval. It
is possible that the Commission will hold a public hearing on this purchase agreement, but may not be required todo so. In any event, United Water Idaho and I plan to hold an informational meeting in order that you can be
informed of the details, reasons and ramifications of the sale, More information about the date and location of
this meeting will be forthcoming,
The water system is not new and I am not in a fmancial position to make the upgrades, handle repairs, respond toemergencies and provide the service that will be necessary in the future. To remain in business, I believe I wouldhave to request a large rate increase for system repairs and investments that are needed.
United Water Idaho has been in the water supply business in Boise for over 100 years and the company is
dedicated to providing quality water service to its customers. They have experienced personnel in engineering,
operations, customer service, and system repair. They have trained and knowledgeable staff available during
normal business hours and also have the ability to repond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
United Water Idaho also has the expertise and fmancial capability to make any necessary system repairs and
improvements.
I truly believe that the best interest of you the water customer will be served with this sale and change of
management. I know you may have questions and it is our intent to keep customers fully informed. Please do not
hesitate to call me at 322-2509 or plan on attending the informational meeting, which will be scheduled in the
near future.
Sincerely,
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Barbara Child, Owner
Terra Grande Water
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ALERT ALERT ALERT
March 2, 2004
Dear Customer
Please be aware that during the next 10 days the water will have
to be turned off in order to install a new main shut off valve.
Please have extra drinking water and water for other uses
available for this event.
Also during the duration of the sewer proj ect on Penninger there
is always a chance of an unexpected break in water service.
Please keep extra water available for any of these emergencies.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Terra Grande Water
,. , . .
Terra Grande
P. O. Box 7112
Boise, 10 83707
Phone [phone]
Emergency 381 =5381
June 3, 2004
Dear Water Customer
As most of you are aware I had attempted to sell Terra Grande Water to
United Water of Idaho. That action was not successful and I am retaining
ownership. I am now in the process of doing a major renovation to the
water system. This includes but not limited to:
An evaluation of the entire system by a civil engineer
Water main replacement
Installation of a new operating system on one well
Installation of meter vaults and water meters
Installation of additional water mains
With these improvements Terra Grande Water will be able to continue to
provide the excellent water that we have provided for the past 50 years.
We have strived to keep the rates low and will continue to do so. However
these improvements, the new requirement for testing and the requirements
to maintain a reserve to make additional alterations and repairs to the water
system will force a significant increase in rates,
As we make these improvements there will times when there will be
interruptions in service. Please continue to keep several jugs of water in
your bathrooms for flushing the toilets and always keep water in your
refrigerator for drinking and cooking. At this time one well is off-line as we
install the new operating system. Please be observant of the odd/even
system for using water outside of the house,
It has been a pleasure to provide you with your water and I will continue
provide you with great water at the lowest possible rate,
Sincerely,
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y'h Dear Customer.
As you know I have entered into an agreement to sell the TeITa G~ter system to
United Water Idaho. This letter is to inform you that, as promised, a customer
infonnation meeting has been scheduled. The meeting time and place are as follows:
Date:Thursday March 18, 2004
Time:7:00 P.
Location:District Services Center
8169 West Victory Road
Boise, Idaho
(This is the School District Administration building on the south
side of Victory between Cole and Maple Grove)
At this meeting you will have an opportunity to hear from United Water Idaho about the
proposed transition and about the proposed changes and improvements they intend to
make to the system, You will have an opportunity to ask questions as well,
Because this transaction requires the approval of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
(IPUC), there will be representatives from the Commission Staff in attendance also, The
Conul1ission will solicit comments from customers during this meeting.
United Water Idaho, the IPUC and I all encourage you to attend this infonnation meeting
so that your questions and concerns can be addressed,
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 322-2509.
Very Truly Yours
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Barbara V, Child
T eITa Grande Water
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O. Box 7112
Boise, ID 83707
322-2509
Emergency 381-3581
Important Notice
Dear Terra Grande Customer
On Monday, May 24 ~e will begin replacing a portion of the main water line onPenninger.
While replacine th~here w~erruptjons in servi~
Interruptions to service will be between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on the days therepair is being made.
Please be advised to keep several gallons of water in your bathrooms forflushing the toilets. Also keep at least a gallon of water in your refrigeratorfor drinking or.cooking. You can fill empty bottles you have from the tap tokeep in the bathrooms for flushing the toilets.
Terra Grande Water
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P. O. Box 7112
Boise, 10 83707
Phone [phone]
Emergency 381 =5381
June 3, 2004
Dear Water Customer
As most of you are aware I had attempted to sell Terra Grande Water to
United Water of Idaho. That action was not successful and I am retaining
ownership. I am now in the process of doing a major renovation to the
water system. This includes but not limited to:
An evaluation of the entire system by a civil engineer
Water main replacement
Installation of a new operating system on one well
Installation of meter vaults and water meters
Installation of additional water mains
With these improvements Terra Grande Water will be able to continue to
provide the excellent water that we have provided for the past 50 years.
We have strived to keep the rates low and will continue to do so. However
these improvements, the new requirement for testing and the requirements
to maintain a reserve to make additional alterations and repairs to the water
system will force a significant increase in rates.
As we make these improvem'ents there will times when there will be
interruptions in service. Please continue to keep several ju~f water in
your bathrooms for flushing the toilets and always keep water In your
refrigerator for drinking and cooking. At this time one well is off-line as we
install the new operating system. Please be observant of the odd/even
system for using water outside of the house.
It has been a pleasure to provide you with your water and I will continue to
provide you with great water at the lowest possible rate.
Sincerely,
BM6Mat ehiirt
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FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION ABOUT Y~DRlNKING WAT
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Terra Grande Has Levels of Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Above Drinking Water Standards
Terra Grande notified you on January 21 2005 regarding trichloroethylene found in the
drinking water system. This is a follow-up notification regarding this issue.
What should I do?
Continue to use an alternative water supply for drinking and cooking such as
bottled water until notified,
Avoid all other use if possible.
If use is necessary, minimize time of exposure (bathing/showering)
What does this mean?
Some people who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk
of getting cancer. In addition , breathing small amounts may cause headaches, lung
irritation, dizziness, poor coordination, and difficulty concentrating.
What happened? What is being done?
Test results we received on 1/18/2005 and verified on 1/21/2005 show that our system
exceeds the standard , or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for Trichloroethylene
(TCE). The standard for Trichloroethylene (TCE) is 0.005 mg/L. The most recent
samples for Trichloroethylene (TCE) ranged from 0.069 mg/L to 0.096 mg/L.
Residents were notified on 1/21/2005 and were provided with bottled water for the
short-term,
- We are currently working on a connection with United Water and are hopefulthat construction on this connection could begin as soon as tomorrow,January 26.
- We are also hopeful that the connection could be completed as soon as the
weekend of January 28-30, 2005. We will notify you by subsequent noticewhen you can use your water service.
What are the current arrangements for bottled water?
- You can obtain bottled water for drinking/cooking at Wal-Mart at cost. Terra Grande
will credit you on your billing at the rate of 2 liters per person per day.
We will keep YOU informed as information ~ecomes ava~
This notice provided by Terra Grande.
For more information, please contact Barb Child at 322-2509
TERRA GRANDE WATER
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P. O. Box 7112
Boise, 10 83707
Phone [phone]
Emergencies 208-381-5381
May 1, 2005
Account # 680
Jim Storey
1607 S ASH PARK
BOISE, ID 83709
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Account #680
Balance Forward 14.
Payment April Ck # 4467 $14.
Past Due Charges 0.
May Customer Charge 13.
May Commodity Charge 24.
Refund from February and March Customer Charge (6.00)
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Balance Due 31.
There was some confusion at the I PUC in its instructions for billing of the customer
charge for February and March. Enclosed it a letter from the IPUC to Terra Grandeattorney regarding this event. A total of $6.00 is being refunded to you on this billing.
Tip of the month: Water early in the day for optimal absorption by your lawn. Mulch
planting areas. Cut grass no shorter than inches.
BALANCE DUE 31.
Account is due1 0 days after bill date
Please include the account number on your check
If you disagree with this balance please give us a call,
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PO Box 7112
Boise, 10 83707
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, This i$ a summary of the rules for termination of service for all Terra Grande Water customers as determined by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (IPUC). These rules cover the rights and responsibilities of the Customer and the Utility.
explanation of our rate schedule has also been included.
If you have any questions concerning this information please contact us or you can directly contact the IPUC, P.O. Box83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 or phone [phone]
RULES FOR TEMINATION OF, SERVICE
TERMINATION WITH PRIOR NOTICE
With proper customer notice Terra Grande Water may deny or tEtrmination water service for on of the following reasons:
1. Non-payment of a past due bill or payment of a past due bill with a NSF check.2. Failure to honor the terms of a payment arrangEtment.3. Obtaining service by false identity.4. Refusing to allow access to the water meter or shut off valve.5. Willfully wasting service through improper equipment or otherwise.
TERMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Terra Grande Water may deny or terminate water service without notice for one of the following reasons:
1. A situation exists that is immediately dangerous to life, physical safety or property.
2. To prevent a violation of federal, state, or local safety or health codes.3. Service is obtained, diverted or used without the authorization of Terra Grande Water. '4. Terra Grande Water has diligently attempted to notify you of termination and has been unable to contact you.5. If ordered by any court, the Commission or any other duly authorized public authority.
NOTIFICATION AND BILLING
1. Bills will be sent out on the 1 st of the month with payment due by the 15th day after the billing date.
2. A billing may be considered past due (15) twenty-five days after the billing date. A written notice of
termination must be mailed at least (7) seven days before the proposed termination date.
3. At least (24) twenty-four hours before the service is terminated, a notice will be left at the property advising
you of the steps needed to have services restores.
4. Only a (24) twenty-four hour notice is required if you do not keep payment arrangements or pay with a
dishonored check.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If you cannot pay your billing in full or you receive a notice of termination, please call our office. Payment arrangementscan be made to avoid termination of services.
If you cannot pay your bill and a member of your household is seriously ill or there is a medical emergency, Terra Grande
Water will postpone termination of service for (30) thirty days. A written certification is required from a licensed physician
or public health official stating the name of the person who is ill, the relationship to the customer, title, and signature of the
person certifying the serious illness or medical emergency.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
If at any time you have a complaint concerning the termination of service, policies and practices or any other matter
regarding our service please contact Terra Grande Water in person or by telephone or in writing. Your complaint will be
investigated promptly and thoroughly. You will be notified orally or in writing. Your service will not be disconnected while
the complaint is being investigated by the utility or the IPUC.
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FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Terra Grande Has Levels of Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Above Drinking Water Standards
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Terra Grande notified you on January 21 2005 regarding trichloroethylene found in the
drinking water system. This is a follow-up notification regarding this issue.
What should I do?
Continue to use an alternative water supply for drinking and cooking until you do the
following:
After 5:00 pm today (January 28, 2005) turn on a hot water faucet and run the
water until the water runs cold (in ventilated area if possible).
What was done to correct the problem?
Terra Grande system has been connected to United Water of Idaho.
- The authorities will continue to investigate the source of the contamination.
- The main pipes were flushed and clean water is available,
What does this mean?
Your water is safe to drink after you complete the above step to flush your hot water
heater.
United Water will be supplying safe water to the Terra Grande system. TerraGrande will purchase this water from United Water for resale to its customers.
United Water routinely disinfects with chlorine to prevent microbial contamination.
You may notice a faint odor for a few weeks as the system stabilizes.
Terra Grande will credit you on your next bill at the cost of 2 liters of bottled water
per person per day.
This notice provided by Terra Grande.
For more information, please contact Barb Child at 322-2509
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SYSTEM CUSTOMERS REGARDING RATE CHANGES
On February 9, 2005 Terra Grande filed an Application with the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("IPUC") requesting to increase rates for water service provided to
its customers. The proposed request is based on Terra Grande s recent connection to the
United Water of Idaho, Inc. supply system to procure reliable and safe water service for
its customers. This connection was completed on January 28 2005, whereupon United
Water began selling water to Terra Grande for resale to its customers. Because United
Water s rates for water service are higher than the rates Terra Grande charges its
customers the Company has requested that the IPUC authorize it to increase its rates.
In the interim Terra Grande has requested that the IPUC authorize the Company
to continue to charge its customers its currently approved winter rates of$16.00 permonth. In addition, to these charges, the Company has requested that it be allowed to
pass on the actual costs it incurs from procuring water supply from United Water for its
customers,
Because the actual consumption of water from the United Water supply system
has not been measured yet an illustration of Terra Grande s proposal is provided, Using
United Water s average consumption per residential customer as stated in the Company
Tariffs of208,75 ccf, and assuming the use ofa 3" meter and a 65%/35% summer wintersplit estimated customer rates can be calculated using United Water s winter volume
charge of$.9825 and customer charge of 82.49 bi-monthly for one 3" meter. The
resulting Terra Grande customer s portion of the United Water bill would be $241. 79
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/Yl &vY' +h annually or $40.30 bi-monthly, Adding Terra Grande s existing flat rate for water service in the winter would increase each customer s bill to $72.or the winter months,This of course could be higher or lower based upon what the actual usage is recorded for
each billing period,
Terra Grande also wishes to notify its customers that water usage is now being
measured by a 3" meter installed by United Water. Accordingly, all actual usage will be
billed to Terra Grande and in turn the Company proposes to pass these costs on to its
customers. Thus, the Company requests that its customers engage in any reasonable
methods by which they can conserve the use of water. The Company believes that
conservation efforts will help to reduce the impacts of any proposed rate increase.
This request to increase rates for water service is subject to public review and a
decision by the IPUC, Copies of the filing are available at the Company s offices and theoffice of the IPUC. Please call the Company during business hours at 322-2509 to makearrangements to view the Notice at its office.
In addition to this request Terra Grande has also requested that the IPUC set just
and reasonable rates to replace and/or adjust any interim rate that it may approve for the
Company after the Company s operations are thoroughly analyzed,
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To:Idaho Public Utilities Commissioners.
Subject:Le~er of appreciation concerning Mr. Randy Lobb.
Commissioners:
I would like to express my appreciation for Mr. Randy Lobb attending our
meeting on 3-29-05 from 7:00 pm. until 8:15. p.m,. His professionalism was noted and
appreciated by all present.
After being introduced, he projected a physical and then verbal air of relaxation,
which put everyone at ease and was most knowledgeable concerning our water problems.
His answers were up to date and even though some wanted more they understood he
would give more information when it became available.
On behalf of everyone present and myself, we want you to know that Mr. Lobb is
the example many other government agencies could use.
Pioneer Neighborhood Association.
Jim Storey, President
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TERRA GRANDEWArER
P. O. Box7112
Boise, 10 83707
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April 10,2005
Account # 680
Jim Storey
1607 S ASH PARK
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Customers' April 2005 bill contain commodity charges for water consumed between
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per authority from Commission Order No 29735.
Tip of the month: Use the dishwasher only when it is full, A dishwasher used about
gallons for each loan, Remember water is precious commodity,
BALANCE DUE $14.
Account is due 10 days after bill date
Please include the account number on your check
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Date:
From:
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Your Comments & Request for a Meeting
3/4/2005 3:58:05 PM Mountain Standard Time
Jean.Jewell~puc.idaho.gov
jvstorey2~aol.com
Dear Mr. Storey:
Thank you for your comments regarding Case No. TGW-05-01-ln the Matter of the Application of Terra GrandeWater Requesting that the Commission Authorize Interim Rate Relief and Further Proceedings to Establish Just
and Reasonable Rates. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission appreciates your input and interest in this case.
Your comments have been directed to the Commissioners and staff for their review. Per your request, we are
also adding your name to the list of interested parties for this case so you will receive a copy of any future notices
and the final order.
A PUC staff member will be contacting you the first of next week regarding your request for a meeting.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Sincerely,
Jean Jewell
Commission Secretary
Friday, March 04 2005
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VWW.J Form Submission:
Case: tgw-w-05-
Name: Jim Storey
Street Address: 1607 S Ash Park Ln.
City: Boise
State: Idaho
ZIP: 83709
Home Telephone: [phone]
Mail: jvstorey2~aol.com
Company: terra Grande water
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Comment description: I am the Pioneer Neighbrohood Asso. Pres. Terra Grande Water is our provider of water. I
have been recieving complants about bills recieved by residents. They have recived bills from $16.00 to $32.for March payment. A letter sent on Jan 21 by Terra Grand said, they will credit you on your billIng a~ a rate of 2letters per person per day. This would equate to $5.00 perperson. There accounting seems to be way off.
As Pioneer Neighborhood Association President I would like to discuss some other issues residents haVe
concerning resampling,libility where we the users stands in reopening our wells. Drilling new wells and waterrights.
I want to thank Ron Lane, Rob Whittney, Mark Jeffers, Mark Slifka,and Kelen Harrigton for all their assistance.But, I am getting question for residents that only the commission can handle. I would appreciate a person to
person meeting before this and other issues are completed.
Jim Storey
Pioneer Neighborhood Association President
Friday, March 04, 2005 America Online: Jvstorey2
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March 21, 2005
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF TERRA GRANDE WATER FOR
INTERIM RATE RELIEF AND FURTHER
PROCEED IN GS TO ESTABLISH JUST AND
REASONABLE RATES
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CASE NO. TGW-05-
ORDER NO. 29735
On February 9, 2005, Terra Grande Water filed an Application with the Commission
requesting immediate interim rate relief, further proceedings to establish just and reasonable
rates, and deferred accounting treatment for excess water supply costs above interim rates if
appropriate, This Application is based upon the emergency interconnection of Terra Grande
Water with United Water Idaho Inc.
In Order No: 29716 the Commission found that, because of the emergency situation
there was good cause to process the Company s Application for interim rate relief on expedited
proceedings with comments due on March 4, 2005. The Commission received comments from
seven of Terra Grande s customers, as well as comments filed by the Commission Staff. In this
Order the Commission establishes Terra Grande s interim rate as a $13 per month, flat rate, year
round customer charge in. addition to charges collected for United Water s metered service,
BACKGROUND
On June 8, 2004, the Commission issued Terra Grande Water a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity and authorized the Company s current two-season flat rate fee
schedule of $26 per month in the summer and $16 per month in non-summer months. Order No,
29512. Case No, TGW-04-1. Additionally, that Order initiated an investigation of the
Company. Idaho Code ~9 61-501 , 61-503. The investigation is to establish: (1) whether the
existing rates for water service are just and reasonable; and (2) whether Terra Grande Water
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~rnishes, provides and maintains service, instrumentalities, equipment and facilities tha~
promote the safety and health of its atrons, employees and the public and is in all respects
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~fficient, just and reasonable.Idaho Code 9961-301 , 61-302,
Staff was in the process of its investigation when, on January 21 and January 24
2005, the Commission was informed by the Company and by Department of Environmental
Quality (DEQ) officials that the three water supply wells of Terra Grande Water were
ORDER NO. 29735
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contaminated with Trichloroethylene (TCE), a hazardous chemical. Customers were notified on
January 21 , 2005 not to consume the water and to minimize all other uses of the water. DEQ
recommended an emergency inter~onnectionof Terr~ Grande s water system to United Water
supply, system, and' offered to makeJunds available from the Idaho Hazardous Wast~ Emergency
Response Fund to pay for the costs of making the connection; On January 28, 2005 , the
Commission was notified that the interconnection with United Water was completed.
THE APPLICATION
According to its Application, Terra Grande has provided water service to the Terra
Grande Subdivision for over 50 years, and currently has approximately 117 residential
customers, The Company states that it notified customers of the contamination on January 21
2005, and advised them to cease the use of water for drinking, and to minimize all other uses
such as bathing and showering. The Company also started supplying bottled water to its
customers and arranged for them to purchase water at wholesale price from a Wal-Mart across
from the subdivision. Terra Grande notified customers that it would provide them with a billing
, credit against future bills for their purchase of water. According to the Application this amount
h~s not yet been, calculated. Terra Grande and PEQ are workiIlg together to detennine the. cause
of the contamination, but have not yet been able' to identify the party responsible for the
contamination of the Company s water source.
The Application states that the connection with United Water s supply system was
completed on January 28 2005 and United Water began providing water service to the Company
around 5:00 p.m. on that same day under United Water s current Schedule 1 , General Metered
Service. This connection consists of:'" (1) a 3" meter installed in a concrete vault; (2)'4" pipe
connecting the United Water System with Terra Grande s system; and (3) a backflow device to
prevent any residual contamination from the Terra Grande system from entering into United
Water s system. DEQ provided funds from the Idaho Hazardous Waste Emergency Response
Fund to pay for the costs of this connection.
According to the Company s Application, United Water s charges under Schedule 1
for General Metered Service consist of a volume charge for all water use of $0.9825 per 100
cubic feet (CCF) in the winter, and $1.2281 per CCF for the suffiIl1er, as well as a customer
charge for a 3" meter of $82.42 bi-monthly,.. Summer rates apply for all water consumed
between May I and September 30 each year: United Water also assesses a SOt bi-monthly
ORDER NO. 29735
charge as required by DEQ to fund the State Drinking Water Program and a 3% municipal
franchise fee as required by the City of Boise,
Terra Grande s Application requests immediate interim rate relief, effective as of the
date it filed the Application, February 9, 2005. The Company subsequently filed an Amendment
and Supplement to its Application. In this Amendment the Company requests that any interim
relief be made effective as of January 28, 2005, the date on which United Water began supplying
water to the Company s system. The Amendment also advised the Commission that the
Company had received the first billing from United Water. That bill was $723.49 for a 17-day
period starting from the initial hookup, Finally, the Company advised that it was recently
annexed into the City of Boise, and requests that the Commission, to,the extent possible, take
into consideration the effect of the potential impact on rates of a possible municipal franchise fee
that the Compaily may have to pay in the future.
CUSTOMER COMMENTS
The Commission received comments from seven of Terra Grande s customers.
Three of the comments were not opposedto paying United Water s charges for water use, but
were opposed to paying Terra Grande s fee in addition to United Water s charges; Two of the
comments opposed paying anything for the United Water bill
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stating that it was not .the
customers' fault that the water was contaminated and they should not be punished for it, One
comment stated that the customers should not pay for the hookup to United Water s system.
Several of the comments took issue with Terra Grande crediting customers for only two liters of
water per day for their purchase of bottled water.
FINDINGS OF FACT
I. INTERIM RATES
Terra Grande requests that the Commission allow it to continue charging its
customers $16 per month for water service based on the Company s current, filed tariff.
Additionally, the Company requests that it be authorized to add the costs of purchasing water
from United Water to the Company s existing flat rate. The Company proposes to divide the
United Water bill by the total number of Terra Grande customers, and pass this expense on to
each customer equally by adding it to their existing flat rate. United Water bills on a bi-monthly
basis, and Terra Grande bills its customers in advance for two months of service.
ORDER NO. 29735
than they were before interconnection, we fmd it reasonable to set the interim monthly charge at
$13 per customer per month. In establishing this interim rate we reject the Company s request to
take into consideration the effect of a possible future,municipal. franchise fee that mayor may not
be imposed,
We find that the $13 monthly charge should be ,year round, with no increase during
the summer months. The existing flat rate differential between summer and winter assumes that
the Company will incur additional costs in summer due to increased water consumption, Absent
a metered rate, a higher summer rate was needed to recover those costs. That is not the case after
interconnection with United Water. UWI meter charges will increase in the summer but Terra
Grande s cost~ recovr~edthroughtJ:1e flat rate will not. Cilstomers will pay higher charges in
summer because they Will be charged for the water provided byUnitedWater.
We find that the United Water retail rate is appropriate at this time, Although this is
technically a resale arrangement between United Water and Terra Grande, we find that, under the
circumstances of this case, the service arrangement at existing retail rates is appropriate on an
interim basis" United Water does not have a separately tariffed wholesale rate. Given the lack
individual meters in the Terra Grande system, we also find it reasonable for Terra Grande to
divide United Water s charges by the total number ofTerta Grande customers and to collect the
amount on a monthly basis along with its monthly flat rate charge,
Although United Water s tariffed rates are billed ona bi-monthly basis we find it
reasonable and prudent for United Water to make a special exception in this particular set of
circumstances and bill Terra Grande on a monthly basis. This is based upon the circumstances
surrounding the contamination of Terra Grande s wells, the resulting emergency interconnection
with United Wilter, the bulk nature of Terra Grande s service, (all, of Terra Grande s 117
customers are on one meter from United Water), and United Water s cooperation. This is also
based upon the fact that bills for Terra Grande s customers are going to change rather
dramatically, and a monthly monitoring and price signal is vital, especially because this change
comes at the beginning of the summer season. We also note that United Water has a pending
rate increase request at the Commission.
The Commission wishes to complement United Water on its prompt and professional
response and cooperation in this emergency situation.W e additionally fmd that United Water is
specifically authorized to deviate from its tariff for this one customer, Terra Grande, and bill on a
ORDER NO. 29735
with estimated costs and proposed timing. No further capital investment is to
be made in the water system without Commission approval.
We find this requirement is alL the 'more critical given the severe water quality
problems encountered by the Company.
Commission Findin2s: We find that Terra Grande should develop a permanent
service arrangement plan and submit it to the Commission for approval prior to the establishment
of permanent rates or consideration of deferral of any additional costs.
III. CUSTOMER NOTICE
The Company states that notice to its customers concerning this interim and more
general rate request has been accomplished by news media releases simultaneously with the
filing of the Application and by individual notice mailed to each customer. The notice is
attached to the Company s Application as Attachment C.
Based on information provided to customers by the Company and the media
coverage of Terra Grande s water quality problem, customers are likely well aware of the current
situation. However, the interim interconnection with UWI and the rates approved by the
Commission will subjeCt customers to unaccustomed consumption charges. Moreover, because
none of the customers are individually metered, system consumption will be divided equally.
Consequently, we find it is important for the Company to routinely notify its customers of the
need to control water consumption, particularly in summer months to assure that water service
remains affordable.
Commission Findin2s We find that Terra Grande should notify its customers that
the costs of water system consumption will be shared by all customers and inforrn them of the
need to control their water consumption. We find that Terra Grande should also notify its
customers that conservation materials and kits are available upon their request, describe what
those materials are, and facilitate the distribution of those materials to'those that request them.
Terra Grande shall work in conjunction with Commission Staff and United Water to compile and
provide a list and description of the pamphlets and the indoor and outdoor water conservation
kits in order to provide that information to its customers. Terra Grande shall distribute the
materials upon request by customers.
ORDER NO, 29735
DONE by Order ofthe Idaho Public Utilities Conui1ission at Boise, Idaho this .::2./ sf'
day of March 2005.
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P A:6t KJELL ER, PRESIDENT
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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C . ission Secretary
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ORDER NO. 29735
STATE OF IDAHO
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
, LAWRENCE G. WASDEN
Apri125 , 2005
John R. Hammond, Jr,
Batt & Fisher, LLP
S. Bank Plaza, 5th Floor
101 S. Capital Boulevard
PO Box 1308
Boise, ill 83701
Re: Terra Grande Water, Case No. TGW-O5-1
Dear John
I am writing to confirm our phone conversations oftoday s date. This letter serves as clarification as to what
we discussed regarding the customer charge portion of Terra Grande s monthly billing,
The Commission has received some inquiries from customers regarding the April bill that they received from
Terra Grande in that their bills reflect a customer charge of $16.00 for the months of February and March.
Apparently, with the concurrence of Commission Staff, these two months were not adjusted from $16.00 to
$13.00, pursuant to Commission Order No. 29735 issued on March 21 , 2005, which made Terra Grande
interim rates retroactive back to January 28, 2005, As we discussed, it is my opinion that both the
Commission s Order, as well as the Company s filed tariff are very clear that the $13.00 customer charge is
retroactive back to January 28, 2005 , and thus will require a corrected billing to reflect a $3.00 credit or refund
for the month of February, and $3.00 for the month of March.
I apologize for the inconvenience and the misunderstanding regarding this issue. I do not fault Terra Grande
in thi,s billing error as the Company relied UpOt;l. representations from Commis~ion Staff that it was proper to
bill $16.00 for the months of February and March. Unfortunately, this was not correct. Additionally, ,
understanding is that the April billing already reflects the correct customer charge of $13.00 for the month of
April 2005,
I appreciate the opportunity we had to discuss these matters and reach a common understanding. Please
contact me immediately should you have any comments, questions, or concerns.
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Located at 472 West Washington St., Boise, Idaho 83702
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Case No. TGW-O5-, Order No. 29716
February 25, 2005
Contact: Gene Fadness [phone]
Website: www.puc.idaho.gov
Terra Grande seeks emergency relief
Boise - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will take comments through March 4 on Terra Grande
Water s application for interim rate relief and further proceedings to establish a permanent rate.
Terra Grande Water, with about 117 residential customers in southwest Boise, notified customers of
contamination problems from Trichloroethylene (TCE) on Jan. 21. The company advised customers to
stop using the water for drinking and started supplying bottled water. One week later, on January 28, an
emergency connection was made to United Water s system. Terra Grande customers now receive water
from that system. The state Department of Environmental Quality provided funds from the Idaho
Hazardous Waste Emergency Response Fund to pay the cost of the emergency connection to the United
Water system.
Terra Grande is seeking commission authorization to continue assessing its flat $16 per month non-
summer charge ($26 during the summer) plus a surcharge that will cover the billing it receives from
United Water. The company proposes to divide its United Water bill by the total number of Terra
Grande customers and pass the pro rata expense on to each customer equally by adding a surcharge to
the existing flat rate.
Further, Terra Grande is asking the commission to establish peTITlanent rates that are just and reasonable
for its customers on a going-fOlward basis.
The company is asking for immediate authorization to change its rates based on an emergency that it
says was beyond its control and that has unexpectedly increased its expenses on short notice, It is asking
that the case be processed by written comment rather than by public hearings.
The commission will proceed under a modified procedure that allows the case to be handled through
written public comments. Those wishing to submit comments must do so by no later than March 4.
Comments are accepted via e-mail by accessing the commission s homepage at www.puc.idaho.gov and
clicking on "Comments & Questions." Fill in the case number (TGW - W -05-1) and enter your
comments. Comments can also be mailed to P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 or faxed to (208)
334-3762.
A full text of the commission s order, along with other documents related to this case, are available on
the commission s Web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on "File Room" and then on "Water Cases
and scroll down to the above case number.
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From: Jim Storey Pioneer Neighborhood Assoc. President.
Subject: Water contamination.
When you find the source of the contamination from Trichloroethane (TCE) in
our water system I would like to present a solution for cleaning the water.
Attached to this letter is an article with a new much faster and cheaper way of
cleaning up pollutants such as TCE from the ground water. If you need the original
document, it is in the "New Scientist" dated March 5-2005 p26,
The use of this type of technology should be paid for by those found polluting the
groundwater. I hope this could save our water system but if not perhaps it will provide an
excellent point for your legal system to make restitution and cleaning the groundwater for
others. When Polluters are made to pay 'be it err~r/arrogance , because they do not read
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) gives instruction for the correct handling of this
material. Manufactures and venders give MSDS's upon purchase and make available for
handlers upon request. Ifviolators know judgments would be made to the extent of total
clean up of the groundwater back to prior readings no mater how long it takes, perhaps
there will be no more cleanup necessary.
Please assure this letter and information is included in legal judgments and future DEQ'
regulation changes is circulated as widely as possible,
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Terra Grande Has Levels of Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Above Drinking Water Standards
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Recent water tests indicate levels in violation of a drinking water standard. You have a right to
know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation,
We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results wereceived on 5 show that our system exceeds the standard, or maximum contaminant
level (MCL), for Trichloroethylene (TCE). This is not a naturally occurring compound. The
standard for Trichloroethylene (TCE) is 0.005 mg/L. The average level of Trichloroethylene
(TCE) over the last year was 0.042 mg/L. The most recent samples for Trichloroethylene (TCE)
ranged from 0,069 mg/L to 0.096 mg/L.
What should I do?
~ You need to use an alternative water supply for drinking and cooking, such as
bottled water.
Minimize all other uses, such as bathing and showering.
What does this mean?
Some peo61e who drink water containing trichloroethylene in excess of the MCL over
many years could experience problems with their liver and may have an increased risk
of getting cancer. In addition, breathing small amounts may cause headaches, lung
irritation, dizziness, poor coordination, and difficulty concentrating.
What happened? What is being done?
Bottled water is being provided for drinking and cooking. We are arranging for additional
supply, Additional samples from the wells have been taken and are currently be analyzed.
Further information will be provided as soon as it becomes available, but no later than January
28, 200~, We are working closely with DEQ to resolve this matter.
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those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments,
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public place or distributing copies by hand or mail,
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Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a nonflammable
colorless liquid with a somewhat sweet odor and a sweet
burning taste. It is used mainly as a solvent to remove
grease from metal parts, but it is also an ingredient in
adhesives, paint removers, typewriter correction fluids, and
spot removers.
Trichloroethylene is not thought to occur naturally
in the environment. However, it has been found in
underground water sources and many surface waters as a
result of the manufacture, use, and disposal of the chemical.
What happens to trichloroethylene when it enters
the environment?
Q Trichloroethylene dissolves a little in water, but it can
remain in ground water for a long time.
Q Trichloroethylene quickly evaporates from surface water
so it is commonly found as a vapor in the air,
Q Trichloroethylene evaporates less easily from the soil than
from surface water, It may stick to particles an~ remain for a
long time,
Q Trichloroethylene may stick. to particles in water, which
will cause it to eventually settle to the bottom sediment.
Trichloroethylene does not build up significantly in
plants and animals.
How might I be exposed to trichloroethylene?
0 Breathing air in and around the home which has been
contaminated with trichloroethylene vapors from shower
water or household products such as spot removers and
typewriter correction fluid,
Q Drinking, swimming, or showering in water that has been
contaminated with trichloroethylene.
Q Contact with soil contaminated with trichloroethylene
such as near a hazardous waste site.
0 Contact with the skin or breathing contaminated air while
manufacturing trichloroethylene or using it at work to wash
paint or grease from skin or equipment.
How can trichloroethylene affect my health?
Breathing small amounts may cause headaches, lungirritation, dizziness, poor coordination, and difficulty
concentrating.
Breathing large amounts of trichloroethylene may
cause impaired heart function, unconsciousness, and death.Breathing it for long periods may cause nerve, kidney, and
liver damage.
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Drinking large amounts of trichloroethylene may
cause nausea, liver damage, unconsciousness, impaired heart
function, or death.
Drinking small amounts of trichloroethylene for long
periods may cause liver and kidney damage, impaired immune
system function, and impaired fetal development in pregnant
women, although the extent of some of these effects is not
yet clear,
Skin contact with trichloroethylene for short periods
may cause skin rashes.
How likely is trichloroethylene to cause cancer?
Some studies with mice and rats have suggested that
high levels of trichloroethylene may cause liver, kidney, or lung
cancer. Some studies of people exposed over long periods to
high levels of trichloroethylene in drinking water or in workplace
air have found evidence of increased cancer. Although, there are
some concerns about the studies of people who were exposed
to trichloroethylene, some of the effects found in people were
similar to effects in animals,
In its 9th Report on Carcinogens , the National
Toxicology Program (NTP) detennined that trichloroethylene is
reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen." The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (I ARC) has
determined that trichloroethylene is "probably carcinogenic to
humans,
Is there a medical test to show whether I've been
exposed to trichloroethylene?
If you have recently been exposed to
trichloroethylene, it can be detected in your breath, blood, or
urine. The breath test, if it is perfonned soon after exposure,
can tell if you have been exposed to even a small amount of
trichloroethylene.
Exposure to larger amounts is assessed by blood
and urine tests, which can detect trichloroethylene and many
of its breakdown products for up to a week after exposure,
However, exposure to other similar chemicals can produce
the same breakdown products, so their detection is not
absolute proof of exposure to trichloroethylene, This test
isn t available at most doctors' offices, but can be done at
special laboratories that have the right equipment.
Has the federal government made
recommendations to protect human health?
The EPA has set a maximum contaminant level for
trichloroethylene in drinking water at 0,005 milligrams per liter
(0.005 mgIL) or 5 parts of TCE per billion parts \yater,
The EP A has also developed regulations for the
handling and disposal of trichloroethylene.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) has set an exposure limit of 100 parts of
trichloroethylene per million parts of air (100 ppm) for an 8-
hour workday, 40-hour workweek, -
Glossary
Carcinogenicity: The ability of a substance to cause cancer,
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service.
Evaporate: To change into a vapor or gas.
Milligram (mg): One thousandth of a gram.
Nonflammable: Will not burn,
ppm: Parts per million.
Sediment: Mud and debris that have settled to the bottom of
a body of water,
Solvent: A chemical that dissolves other substances.
References
This ToxFAQs infonnation is taken trom the 1997
Toxicological Profile for Trichloroethylene (update) produced
by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry,
Public Health Service, V.S, Department of Health and Human
Services, Public Health Service in Atlanta, GA.
Where can I get more information? For more infonnation, contact the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry, Division of Toxicology, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop F-, Atlanta, GA 30333, Phone: [phone]FAX: [phone]. ToxFAQsTM Internet address is http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html, ATSDR can tell you where tofind occupational and environmental health clinics. Their specialists can recognize, evaluate, and treat illnesses resultingtrom exposure to hazardous substances, You can also contact your community or state health or environmental quality
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We arrived home ITom out of town at 10:30 a,, Friday, July 22, 2005. Connie Bean noticed standing
water in front yard by main water valve, She told Don Bean (husband) about seeing water. Don tried to
shut off water but couldn't. He called Barbara Childs (owner of Terra Grande Water - water system for
neighborhood) to have her send someone out to shut it off at 11 :30 a.m. He also called United Water (and
left message) and Idaho Public Utilities Commission (also left message).
After about 3 to 3-1/2 hours after Don called again and left messages to Barbara Childs and United Water
telling them the water was really leaking and where were they. Don dug a hole beside the leak deep enough
to put a sump pump in to try to divert some of the water.
Dave (Barbara Childs' representative) came at approximately 4:00 p~m. Don had gone to Lowes to get
some irrigation pipe so we could divert some of the water because it was going under the house. Connie
was there when Dave came. He tried to shut off the water, but couldn't. There was so much water, he
couldn't see down the pipe to see where to shut it off. He made a phone call and set up to have someone
come and dig it up the following Monday, He told Connie that he couldn't shut off the water and nothing
would be done until Monday.
Don returned and set up a pump in the hole and began pumping into a 100' irrigation pipe. While setting up
this pump (which was borrowed from a neighbor) and pipe, the President of the neighborhood association
came by with his wife. She took pictures of the all the water, etc.
Don and Connie moved pipe all throughout Friday night, Saturday and night, Sunday and night until they
showed up at 10:30 a.m, on Monday morning (July 25), The water was diverted all around the property as
well as next door (2101 Penninger) which is owned by Don and Connie Bean. The water was ankle deep
everywhere on both properties (2101 on ITont lawn only). The electric sump pump ran continuously ITom
Friday afternoon to Monday morning.
Note: Monday morning at 8:40 a,m, Nancy ITom the Idaho Public Utilities Commission called (334-2226)
and talked to Don. Don told her the story. Nancy said she was calling Barbara immediately.
Timeline on Julv 25, 2005. Monday
A fellow showed up (don t know his name) at 9:30 a,m, Don went out and talked to him, He was a locater
to find the power and telephone lines. He said we were listed as a priority for work to be done at 10:00 a.
He marked on the street and left at 10:30 before anyone else showed up.
Three guys arrived at 10:45 a,m. One guy was Dave (Barbara Childs' representative), one was Mike Rice
-(Excavation Owner--Backhoe operator), and one was Joe (Mike Rice s helper). They had to wait for a
representative from the Gas Company to locate gas lines.
The representative from the Gas Company and Barbara Childs (owner of Terra Grande) showed up at
11:15. The representative left shortly and Barbara Childs left at 11:35 after talking to Dave, Mike, Joe, andDon.
They shut off the water ITom the neighborhood (all of Penninger Drive and half of Ash Park), Mike starteddigging with Backhoe at 11 :30. Joe and Dave helped chop out tree roots, They had quite time getting tree
roots (they were wrapped around pipes).
At 12:50 they found the leak. It was ITom a fitting on our side of the pipe, They asked if we wanted them
to continue and fix the problem or push dirt back in without fixing since it was our problem. Don told themto go ahead and fix the problem. They got it fixed and turned water on with no apparent problems.
They broke for lunch at 1: 15 p,m. They went back to work at 2:00 p,
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At 2: 10 p,m" Don went out and found their valve was leaking, They pounded on it and got it stopped.
They used a shut off rod on it and hit it with a "Dead Blow" hammer and stopped the leak. Don asked Dave
to turn water off and back on again to see if it would leak again. Dave said No, Don said to him "You
don t trust it." Dave said he did trust it but "don t want to take the chance." Don said "in that case, you
don t trust it and it's your call." Dave replied, "It's our valve and I can do whatever I want with it."
Mike, with Joe s help, filled the hold back in with the dirt they removed and finished at 2:40 p.m. They putthe fence back up and left things in good order, Dave, Joe, and Mike left in Dave s truck at 2:45 p.m. Theysaid they were finished. They left leaving the backhoe and truck.
The three guys returned at 3:40 and loaded up the backhoe. Mike Rice gave us a bill for $150.00 at 3:50
m. and left,
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PO Box 7112
Boise,ID 83707
Phone 208,322-2509
This is a summary of the rules for termination of service for all Terra Grande Water customers as determined by the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission (IPUC). These rules cover the rights and responsibilities of the Customer and the Utility. An
explanation of our rate schedule has also been included.
If you have any questions concerning this information please contact us or you can directly contact 'he IPUC, P,O. Box83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 or phone [phone]
RULES FOR TEMINATION OF SERVICE
TERMINATION WITH PRIOR NOTICE
With proper customer notice Terra Grande Water may deny or termination water service for on of the following reasons:
1, Non-payment of a past due bill or payment of a past due bill with a NSF check.2. Failure to honor ,the terms of a payment arrangement.
3. ' Obtaining service by false identity. 4. Refusing to allow access to the water meter or shut off valve.5. Willfully wasting service through improper equipment or otherwise.
TERMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Terra Grande Water may deny or terminate water service without notice for one of the following reasons:
1. A situation exists that is immediately dangerous to life, physical safety or property.
2. To prevent a violation of federal, state, or local safety or health codes.3. Service is obtained, diverted or used without the authorization of Terra Grande Water.4. Terra Grande Water has diligently attempted to notify you of termination and has been unable to contact you.5. If ordered by any court, the Commission or any other duly authorized public authority.
NOTIFICATION AND BILLING
1 . Bills will be sent out on the 1 st of the month with payment due by the 15th day after the billing date.
2. A billing may be considered past due (15) twenty-five days after the billing date. A written notice termination must be mailed at least (7) seven days before the proposed termination date.
3, At least (24) twenty-four hours before the service is terminated, a notice will be left at the property advising
you of the steps needed to have services restores.
4. Only a (24) twenty-four hour notice is required if you do not keep payment arrangements or pay with a
dishonored check.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If you cannot pay your billing in full or you receive a notice of termination, please call our office. Payment arrangementscan be made to avoid termination of services.
If you cannot pay your bill and a member of your household is seriously ill or there is a medical emergency, Terra Grande
Water will postpone termination of service for (30) thirty days. A written certification is required from a licensed physician
or public health official stating the name of the person who is ill, the relationship to the customer, title, and signature of theperson certifying the serious illness or medical emergency.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
If at any time you have a complaint concerning the termination of service, policies and practices or any other matter
regarding our service please contact Terra Grande Water in person or by telephone or in writing. Your complaint will beinvestigated promptly and thoroughly. You will be notified orally or in writing. Your service will not be disconnected while
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RESTRICTION OF TERMINATION OF SERVICE
/ Service car;mot be disconnected on Friday after 2:00 or on a Saturday, Sunday, Legal Holidays recognized by the State of
Idaho, or after 2:00 on any day immediately before any legal holiday. Service may only be terminated between the hours
of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, The employee sent to the premises to terminate service will identify himself-herself to you and
state the purpose of the visit. This person is authorized to accept payment in full.
HOOKUP
Terra Grande Water reserves the right to deny hookups during the winter months due to adverse weather conditions.
New hookups will be scheduled as soon as weather conditions permit.
HOOK-UP CHARGES & MONTHLY FEES
The cost for a new service connection on an empty lot or for additional structures on a property will be agreed to in
advance and put into writing by the customer and Terra Grande Water. One residence per hookup is allowed.
Customer charge is $13.00 per month. Commodity Charge is: The volume charge is $.9825 per CCF in the Winter and
$1.228 per CCF in the Summer for all water consumed. The monthly meter charge is $41.24 for a 3" meter. The total of
the meter charge and volume charge will be divided equally between the number of customers connected to the system.
The customer shall pay the total of the customer charge plus its proportionate share of the overall commodity charge.
The summer rate will apply to water consumed Meter between May 1 and September 30. Meter readings straddling these
dates will be prorated.
RECONNECTION FEE
If water service is terminated, the.balance in full, plus a reconnect fee will be charged.
NO ONE EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF TERRA GRANDE WATER SHALL TAMPER WITH, INTERFERE
WITH , MAKE REPAIRS, CONNECTIONS OR REPLACEMENTS TO ANY OF THE COMPANY'S PROPERTY, EXCEPT
IN THE CASE OF EXTREME EMERGENCY,
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TERRA GRANDE WATER
Po Box 7112
Boise, Id 83707
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Account Balance $135.Final Date December 1 , 2005
FINAL WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE
You were recently notified that you are delinquent in the payment of charges for Water Service
provided by Terra Grande Water. The balance of your account, according to our records isindicated above,
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the IPUC, if this balance is not paid or payment
arrangements not made by 5 :00 pm of the final date, then YOUR WATER WILL BE
DISCONNECTED THE DAY AFTER THE FINAL DATE INDICATED ABOVE.
Tennination may be delayed by:
1, Providing a physicians certificate to the existence of a Medical Emergency,2, Filing a complaint regarding the proposed tennination with the IPUC, PO Box 83720
Boise, ill 83720-0074
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3, Service will not be tenninated prior to resolution of a filed complaint.
Tennination of service in no way relieves you of your obligation to pay for all services prior to
tennination,
Should services be tenninated, a charge for restoration of service must be paid plus the account
balance prior to restoration of services,
Terra Grande Water will, one time, assist you by making payment arrangements not
requiring immediate payment in full, if you contact us prior to the final date to arrange
such a payment plan.
Remember, your water will be turned off the day after the final date unless you act before
5:00 pm on the final date.
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Date: 07/16/2005
From: Owners and residents of Pioneer subdivision,To: Idaho PUC. Commissioners
Under PUC Case No. TGW-05-, ORDER NO. 29735. IT IS FURTHER
ORDERED that Terra Grand shall notify its customers that the cost of water system
consumption will be shared by all customers and inform them of the need to control
their water consumption,
Some lots are larger, some families are larger, and some people care more about their
landscaping then other, so utilization of water is not fair.
The initial water line from United Water is a 4" and the further from their line to the
end of the subdivision the lower the water pressure.
The fair solution to this problem will be for Terra Grand Water to install water meters
on each property.
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Subj: Petition for water meters,To: PUC Commissioners
From: Pioneer neighborhood residents and homeowners
July 16 2005
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Date: 07/16/2005
From: Owners and residents of Pioneer subdivision.To: Idaho PUC. Commissioners
UnderPUC Case No, TGW-05-, ORDER NO, 29735. IT IS FURTHER
ORDERED that Terra Grand shall notify its customers that the cost of water system
consumption will be shared by all customers and inform them of the need to control
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Water bills are not fair, Some lots are larger, some families are larger, and some
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The initial water line from United Water is a 4" and the further from the lines link to
Terra Grand's Water system the lower the water pressure,
The fair solution to this problem will be for Terra Grand Water to install water meters
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Jim Storey, President
Pioneer Neighborhood Association,
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