20101115Roath Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

Lloyd Roath
6152 Prichard Creek Road
P. O. Box 3383
Muray, ID 83874
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~ovember 10,2010
ìDAH(;UnUTlES-
Resident/Customer
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF MURY WATER WORK SYSTEMS) CASE NO. MU-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, tht the Muray Water Works was granted its
application for an increase in rates and charges. The due diligence of the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission staffon ths 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. Idao
Public Utilities Commission Staff findings and records show that Mr. · Arlen Lísh 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 fuer noted that Mr. Arlen Lish has demonstrted a
reluctance to comply with the rules. Integrty, 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,
servces, labor and complaints. The co-mingling of records and accounts of a public utility with
other business and personal ventures 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 thatare on fixed incomes in an infationa time, in an
economically depressed county, is not without personal complications. The existing rates are
prudent and reasonable based on the service and pedorrance of Mr. Arlen Lish.
Respectfully submitted ths \ J~ day of~ovember, 2010.