20101117Bates Petition for Reconsideration.pdf

Franie Bates
0t1'. Alder Creek Road
P. O. Box 391
Muray, ID 83874
208-682-9192
iaID NOV I 7 AM 8: 32
November 10,2010
Resident/Customer
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF MURY WATER WORK SYSTEMS) CASE NO. MU-W-io-Ol
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 Idaho Public Utilities
Commission staff on this matter has been thorough and appreciated.
Having fully reviewed all documentation available on ths mattr, I request that an
immediate postponement and subsequent reversal of ths ORDER NO. 3210 be granted. Idaho
Public Utilties 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 fuer noted that Mr. Arlen Lish has demonstrated a
reluctace 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,
servces, labor and complaints. The co-mingling of records and accounts of a public utility with
other business and personal ventus is not an acceptable business pratice. This should be
grounds for denial of a rate increase.
Being compliant with all Federal, State and County laws, regulations, 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 individuas 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 pedormance of Mr. Arlen Lish.
Respectfully submitted this 1. day of November, 2010.~O~
Frane Bates '