20101115Fitch-Cresswell Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

Frane Fitch (Michelle Cresswell, tenant)
6401 Prichard Creek Road
P. 0. Box 444
Muray, ID 83874
iaw NDV 15 Ali B: 40
November 10,2010
Resident/Customer
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF MURRY WATER WORK SYSTEMS) CASE NO. MU-W-io-0l
FOR TH AUTHORIY TO INCREASE ITS )
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER ) ORDER NO. 32105SERVICE )
On November 2,2010, an order was set, that the Muray Water Works was granted its
application for an increase in rates and chages. The due diligence of the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission staff on ths matter has been thorough and appreciated.
Having fully reviewed all documentation available on ths matter, I request that an
immediate postpnement and subsequent reversal of this ORDER NO. 3210 be granted. Idaho
Public Utilities Commission Staff findings and records show that Mr. Arlen Lish known as
Muray Water Works, is not in compliance with the rues of IDAPSA31.21.01 and should be
subject to fines and penaties. It is furher noted that Mr. Arlen Lish has demonstrated a
reluctace to comply with the rules. Integrty, reliabilty and quality of service should be at the
forefront of all public utilities.
Muray Water Works, according to IPUC Staff, has been found to exaggerate numbers,
services, labor and complaints. The co-mingling of records and accounts of a public utility with
other business and personal ventues is not an acceptble business practice. This should be
grounds for denial of a rate increase.
Being compliant with all Federal, State and County laws, regulations, orders and licenses,
pertaining to public utilities, should be mandatory before any consideration should be given to a
rate and fee increase.
Raising rates on individuas that are on fixed incomes in an infationar time, in an
economically depressed county, is not without personal complications. The existing rates are
prudent and reasonable based on the servce and pedormance of Mr. Arlen Ush.
Respectfully submittd this i~. day of November, 2010.~t~
ie Fitch (by Michelle Cresswell, tenant)