20101115Murphy Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

John Murhy
6504 Prichard Creek Road
Muray, ID 83874
".t:
20m NOV 15 AM 8: 45
November 10,2010
Resident
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF MURY WATER WORK SYSTEMS) CASE NO. MUR-W-10-01
FOR THE AUTHORIY TO INCREASE ITS )
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER ) ORDER NO. 32105SERVICE )
On November 2, 2010, an order was set, tht the Muray Water Works was granted its
application for an increase in rates and charges. The due diligence of the Idaho Public Utilties
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 NO. 3210 be granted. Idao
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
reluctance to comply with the rules. Integrity, reliability and quality of servce 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 utilty 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 increase.
Raising rates on individuals 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 service and performance of Mr. Arlen Lish.
Respectfully submitted this \ ~ day of November, 2010.
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