HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030521min.docMINUTES OF DECISION MEETING
MAY 21, 2003 – 1:30 P.M.
In attendance were Commissioners Paul Kjellander, Dennis Hansen, and Marsha Smith.
The first order of business was approval of the CONSENT AGENDA items 1--9. Commissioner Kjellander asked if there were any comments or questions on any of the items. Commissioner Smith asked what the Staff intended by a Notice of Objection in item 2. Don Howell replied that Staff is recommending the Commission issue a Notice of Objection containing an ordering paragraph directing Staff to undertake an audit much like we have done in prior cases in order to memorialize and formalize the objection. There were no further questions or discussion. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.
The next order of business was MATTERS IN PROGRESS. Commissioner Kjellander noted that item 10 would be held at the petitioner’s request.
Lisa Nordstrom’s May 19, 2003 Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of the Investigation of Atlanta Power Company’s Rates and Customer Service, Case No. ATL-E-03-01.
Don Howell reviewed Ms. Nordstrom’s memo. Commissioner Hansen commented that Staff has done a good job of gathering information on Atlanta Power and its service. He said the Commission needs to follow-up with the customers, and he is very much in favor of adopting Staff’s recommendation to hold a public workshop, after which it would be appropriate to give the customers an opportunity to file comments. There was no further discussion, and Commissioner Hansen made a motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to hold a public workshop followed by a period of time for customers to file supplemental comments. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
Scott Woodbury’s May 9, 2003 Decision Memorandum re: Petition of Del Ray Holm; PacifiCorp’s Answer/Motion to Dismiss; and Petitioner’s Reply. Case No. PAC-E-03-07.
Mr. Woodbury reviewed his Decision Memo. Commissioner Smith stated that no action by the Commission is necessary on this petition at this time, and she encouraged the Staff to investigate the allegation that PacifiCorp is overcharging and do whatever work is necessary in order to file comments. She stated that the petitioners ought to proceed with their discovery, and when the time is right for a Commission decision, the Staff should bring the matter back for consideration. Commissioner Kjellander asked if that means we are dismissing this specific complaint. Commissioner Smith replied that she thought it is still in the investigation stage and not ready to be dismissed. She thanked Staff for the update and stated the Commission should allow the complaint to continue to be processed. There was no further discussion. Commissioner Kjellander made a motion to hold the matter. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
There were no further items on the agenda and Commissioner Kjellander adjourned the meeting.
DATED this _____ day of May, 2003.
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COMMISSION SECRETARY