20101115Gleason Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

Bar Gleason
6215 Prichard Creek Road
P. O. Box 445
Muray, ID 83874
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2010 NOV l 5 AM 8: 43
November 10, 2010
Resident
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OFMUYWATERWORKSYSTEMS) CASE NO. MU-W-io-0l
FOR THE 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 charges. The due diligence of the Idao Public Utilities
Commission staff on ths matter has been thorough and appreciated.
Having fuly reviewed all documentation available on this 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 fuher noted that Mr. Arlen Lish has demonstrated a
reluctace to comply with the rules. Integrity, reliability 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 acceptable business practice. This should be
grounds for denial of a rate increase.
Being compliant with all Federal, State and County laws, reguations, orders and licenses,
pertaining to public utilities, should be mandatory before any consideration should be given to a
rate and fee increae.
Raising rates on individuals that are on fixed incomes in an infationary time, in an
economically depressed county, is not without personal complications. The existing rates are
prudent and reasonable based on the service and pedormance of Mr. Arlen Lish.
Respectfully submitted this day of November, 2010.
~~Bar G eason