HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090518min.docIDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
MINUTES OF DECISION MEETING
May 18, 2009 – 1:30 P.M.
In attendance were Commissioners Jim Kempton, Marsha Smith and Mack Redford.
Commissioner Kempton called the meeting to order. The first order of business was approval of MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING on May 11, 2009. The minutes were approved as written.
The second order of business was approval of the CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Don Howell’s May 15, 2009 Decision Memorandum re: Idaho Power’s Application to Extend Its Electric Service Contract with the Idaho National Laboratory, Case No. IPC-E-09-14.
There was no discussion on this item and the Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposed one-year 2009 extension of the special contract (Schedule 30) between Idaho Power and DOE without further notice or procedure.
3. Kristine Sasser’s May 7, 2009 Decision Memorandum re: iNetworks Group, Inc.’s Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Case No. ING-T-09-01.
There was no discussion on this item and the Commission voted unanimously to process iNetworks’ Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity by Modified Procedure.
4. Scott Woodbury’s May 15, 2009 Decision Memorandum re: Petition to Extend 2009 IRP Filing Date, Case No. IPC-E-09-13 (Idaho Power).
There was no discussion on this item and the Commission voted unanimously to grant the Company’s request and to delay the filing of the Company’s 2009 IRP to December 31, 2009 without further notice or procedure.
MATTERS IN PROGRESS:
5. Grace Seaman’s May 15, 2009 Decision Memorandum re: Idaho Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Contract Extension with Hamilton Telecommunications, Case No. GNR-T-09-04.
Ms. Seaman reviewed her Decision Memo. Bob Dunbar, TRS Administrator, was present and Commissioner Kempton asked him if he had anything he would like to add. Mr. Dunbar replied that the Decision Memo covered it, and he was confident the rate they had negotiated was the best one possible. Commissioner Kempton asked if he thought the negotiated rates were fair and reasonable and if he recommended that the Commission approve them. Mr. Dunbar replied in the affirmative. A unanimous vote was taken to accept the TRS Administrator’s recommendation to extend the Agreement with Hamilton for another one-year term at the revised rates of $1.50 per conversation minute for traditional relay service and $1.58 per session rate for CapTel Service.
Commissioner Smith congratulated Mr. Dunbar on another very successful year as the Commission’s Administrator. She said we are fortunate to have him serving the people of the state in this capacity.
The last order of business was FULLY SUBMITTED MATTERS:
6. Deliberation re: Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association’s Petition for Reconsideration, Case No. IPC-E-08-23. [No Memo. Weldon Stutzman, Attorney]
Commissioner Kempton stated this item would be deliberated privately upon adjournment of the meeting.
7. Deliberation re: Idaho Power Company’s Application to Implement New Power Cost Adjustment Rates, Case No. IPC-E-09-11.
Commissioner Kempton stated that deliberation on this item would be delayed at the request of Idaho Power. He asked Idaho Power to explain its request. Donovan Walker, attorney for Idaho Power, stated that the company requested time to submit reply comments, with the understanding they would become part of the record and be considered as part of the case. He said the reply comments would be submitted no later than Wednesday. Commissioner Kempton asked if the comments could be submitted by noon on Wednesday, and Mr. Walker agreed. A unanimous vote was taken to approve Idaho Power’s request. Commissioner Kempton stated that this item would then be deliberated privately on Wednesday afternoon.
There was no further business before the Commission and Commissioner Kempton adjourned the meeting.
DATED this ______ day of May, 2009.
____________________________________
COMMISSION SECRETARY
1