20101021notice_of_public_workshop.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 21 , 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATIONOF TROY HOFFMAN WATER
CORPORATION FOR AUTHORITY TO
INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR
WATER SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO
CASE NO. TRH-IO-
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
CUSTOMER HEARING
On June 7 2010, Troy Hoffman Water Corporation (Troy Hoffman; Company) filed
an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting authority to
increase its rates and charges for water service. Troy Hoffman provides water service to 146
residential customers and 1 commercial customer in the City of Coeur d' Alene, Kootenai
County, Idaho.
Troy Hoffman proposes a revenue increase of $34 262 (142%) for residential and
commercial water customers effective July 1 , 2010. The Company has not had a rate increase
for 14 years. Reference Case No. TRH-95-, Order Nos. 26545 and 28264. The Company
states it is necessary to raise the rates due to increased operating expenses along with costs
incurred from needed repairs and replacement of the main pump in 2009.
Troy Hoffman proposes the following increase in rates and charges:
Current Rates Proposed Rates
Residential $5.50 per month plus $.60 per $13.31 per month plus $1.45 per
000 gallons for all 000 gallons for all
consumption in excess of3 000 consumption in excess of3 000
gallons per month gallons per month
Commercial $7.50 per month plus $.60 per $18.15 per month plus $1.45 per
000 gallons for all 000 gallons for all
consumption in excess of 3 000 consumption in excess of 3 000
gallons per month gallons per month
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING
Customers are billed for water service on a bi-monthly basis.
Additional charges (and changes) proposed by the Company are (1) changing the
current $10 fee for Turn On Terminated Service to a Reconnection Charge of $20 during office
hours (7-4 Monday thru Friday) and $40 after office hours; (2) imposing a Late Payment Fee of
$10; and (3) charging a Returned Check Fee of $20. Also proposed is a change in the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Public Drinking Water Fee from a one-time $5.
customer charge to a $.42 per month assessment fee.
On June 23 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Application in Case No. TRH-
lO-Ol and suspended the Company s proposed July 1 2010, effective date.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will hold a public
workshop for Troy Hoffman Water customers regarding the Application. The purpose of this
public workshop is to provide customers with an overview of the Company s Application and to
dispense information. At the workshop, customers will have an opportunity to ask questions of
the Staff regarding the Company s rate case. Representatives of Troy Hoffman may also be
available. The Staff will hold its public workshop on TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 9. 2010. AT
7:00 P.M. (PST) IN THE DRIFTWOOD BAY ROOM OF THE NORTH IDAHO
COLLEGE STUDENT UNION BUILDING. 1000 W. GARDEN AVENUE. COEUR
D' ALENE. IDAHO
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all workshops in this matter will be held in
facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate
in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing may ask the Commission to
provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretary~puc.idaho.gov
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requested its Application be
processed by Modified Procedure. The Commission is informed that Staff has completed its
initial investigation of the Company s Application and recommends that the Company
Application be processed by Modified Procedure as to the technical issues.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company has filed certain exhibits and
workpapers. These documents are on file with the Commission Secretary at the Commission
office, 472 W. Washington Street, Boise, Idaho, where they may be viewed as a matter of public
record during normal business hours. Interested parties may also view Troy Hoffman
Application at the Commission s website www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and
then "Water Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that it may
not be necessary to convene a formal technical hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. The Commission also notes that
Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an effective means for obtaining
public input and participation.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff will file its comments
and analysis of the Company s Application following the public workshop and on or before
November 23 2010. The Company may file reply comments on or before Friday, December 3
2010. Any customer or person desiring to state a position on this Application may file a written
comment in support or opposition with the Commission on or before Thursday, December 9
2010. The comment must contain a statement of reason supporting the comment. Written
comments concerning this Application shall be mailed to the Commission and the Company at
the addresses reflected below:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Ron Stadley, President
Troy Hoffman Water Corporation
710 W. Dalton Avenue, Suite J
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
E-mail: ron~allservron.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
These comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document. Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the
Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click the "Comments and Questions
icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this
document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail address listed
above.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are
received within the deadline, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its
Order without a formal hearing.If written comments are filed within the deadline, the
Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the same for formal hearing.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a telephonic hearing for receipt of oral public
testimony will be held on THURSDAY. DECEMBER 9. 2010 AT 8:00 P.M. (MST) IN THE
COMMISSION HEARING ROOM. 472 WEST WASHINGTON STREET. BOISE.
IDAHO Persons wishing to participate telephonically may dial toll-free [phone]; when
prompted. enter Participant Code 472404 The phone bridge will open approximately 10
minutes before the hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the workshop and the hearing will be
conducted pursuant to the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 2/
day of October 2010.
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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