20101115Spragpole Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

The Spragple
6353 Prichard Creek Road
P. O. Box 383
Muray, ID 83874
208-682-3901
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LOiO NOV 15 AM 8: 46
November 10,2010
Commercial Customer
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF MUY WATER WORK SYSTEMS) CASE NO. MU-W-10-0l
FOR THE AUTHORITY 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 Idaho Public Utilities
Commission staff on this matter has been thorough and appreciated.
Having fully reviewed all documentation available on this matter, I requestthat an
immediate postponement and subsequent reversal of this ORDER NO. 3210 be grted. Idaho
Public Utilties Commission Staff findings and records show that Mr. Arlen Lish known as
Murray Water Works, is not in compliance with the rules of IDAPSA31.21.01 and should be
subject to fies and penalties. It is fuer noted that Mr. Arlen Lish has demonstrated a
reluctace to comply with the rues. Integrty, reliabilty and quality of service should be atthe
forefront of all public utilities.
Muray Water Works, according.to IPUC Staff, ha 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, 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 individuals that are on fixed incomes in an inflationar 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.
Resplly submitt tbS~y of November, 2010, ~
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