20120525Bowar Letter.pdf

Brian Water Corp.
5120 Overland Rd
Ste C #228
Boise, ID 83704
2812 MAY 25 AM 8: 28
IDAHO PUb UTIUTS COMMISSION
RECEIVED
May 23, 2012
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PUC Staff, et.al .
RE: Surcharge/comments
Sirs:
First, if there is evidence that I am comingling, embezzling or mismanaging the funds
of the Brian Water Corp., I would like to see it so I can correct it.
Secondly, consulting with another engineer, the DEQ, other water system operators,
someone who has a degree in Economics from George Mason University and the home-
owners, we all understand that the base rate for Brian Water has been too low over the years and
that a surcharge of $22.50/mo. now isn't unreasonable and building a reserve for future expenses
is good business sense. I don't understand your aversion to this.
The fact of the matter is the EPA/DEQ are ordering the Brian Water Corp to implement
a permanent nitrate mitigation plan and a rate increase is absolutely necessary to pay for it. There
is no debate here. (One new well is $30,000). You act as if it may not be needed or maybe I'm
trying to run some sort of scam.
The $1 5/mo surcharge may be enough IF we came find some long term financing. A
cash reserve would be a big help. I have to wonder if after six months, it would take the PUC
another six months to decide the surcharge should be continued.
There is a reason none of the homeowners have sent letters objecting to my proposed
rate increase. They are on there own out there with no other system to connect to. Therefore,
with a small customer base, the shared cost of operation is higher for each household.
Tony Bowar
Brian Water Corp.