20101115Jennings Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

Roger Jennings
48 Alder Creek Road
P. O. Box 428
Muray, ID 83874
2ato NOV i 5 AM 8= 39
IDAHO
UTILITIES
~ovember 10,2010
Resident/Customer
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OFMURRYWATERWORKSYSTEMS) CASE NO. MUR-W-IO-0l
FOR THE AUTHORIY TO INCREASE ITS )
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER ) ORDER NO. 32105SERVICE )
On ~ovember 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 Idaho Public Utilities
Commission staff on this matter has been thorough and appreciated.
Having fully reviewed all documentation available on this mattr, I request that an
immediate postponement and subsequent reversal of this ORDER ~O. 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 penalties. 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,
servces, labor and complaints. The co-mingling of records and accounts of a public utility with
other business and personal venturs 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,
pertining to public utilities, should be mandatory before any consideration should be given to a
rate and fee increase.
Raising rates on individuals tht are on fixed incomes in an inflationa 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 ths g day of~ovember, 2010.~uL~
Roger Jennings