20160810Morning View HOA Letter.pdf

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Mr. Chris Hecht,
For your information, the board members of the Concerned Citizens of Morning
View Water Company Homeowners Association (CCMV) issued a letter to all
Morning View Waters customers. Because we live in the county and many ofus
do not do business with the city on a regular basis, a map was included, showing
the location of the upcoming Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) meeting.
A copy of the IPUC Notice of Public Hearing, Case No. MNV-W-16-01 ,
was also included. This letter was hand delivered to all known customers of
Morning View Water Company on Saturday, August 6, 2016. A copy of this
information is enclosed.
We hope this will assure more Morning View Water customers will be aware of
the upcoming rate change hearing and its future ramifications.
Sincerely,-~
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CCMV Board Member
Enclosure: As stated
CCMV HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC
Board Members: Carol Hasselstrom -745-0238 Tom Glon -745-5261
Jim Kuck -745-0038-Zane Wilcox -745-1414
To All Morning View Water Customers: August 5, 2016
The attached document, from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), gives notice
that a public hearing, regarding a proposed increase in our water rates, will be conducted in
Rigby on August 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Rigby City Hall. This meeting will give
customers and other interested parties the chance to testify before the IPUC regarding their
concerns over the Morning View Water Company's proposed 100% rate increase.
At stake is the continued customer monthly water payment towards the 30 year, $530,000
loan, that was granted to Morning View Water (MVW) for the new well and overhaul of the total
system. In addition to this payment, MVW is also requesting a substantial increase to our
current base water rates.
Currently, IPUC is accepting comments from MVW customers. Your comments can be
sent to the IPUC by accessing their web site at www.puc.idaho.gov, or mail your comments to
IPUC, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074. Be sure to reference Case No. MNV-W-16-01.
Comments, already submitted, can be seen on the IPUC web site.
As members of the CCMV Home Owners Association Board, we cannot emphasize
enough the importance of attending and voicing your opinions and concerns at this meeting. A
detailed map, showing the location of the Rigby City Hall, is on the back of this letter, for your
convernence.
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Enclosure: IPUC Notice of Public Hearing, Case No. MNV-W-16-01
Rigby City Hall
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Rigby, Idaho
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Service Date
July 19, 2016
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF MORNING VIEW WATER COMPANY
FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER
SERVICE IN IDAHO
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) CASE NO. MNV-W-16-01
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) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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In May 2016, Morning View Water Company applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission for authority to increase the rates its customers pay for water service. The
Company notes that it has not increased rates for about 10 years, and claims it needs to increase
them now to cover $104,452 in expenses from the installation of a third well and upgrades to the
two other wells. If the Company's request is granted, residents of one-acre lots would pay $98.96
per month, and half-acre lot owners would pay $81.88 per month, a 100% increase over current
rates. Residents of the mobile home park would pay $48.61 per month, a 50% increase. In
addition, the Company is seeking to devise a new rate structure under which customers would
pay metered rates based on consumption rather than the current, flat monthly fee. 1
The Company initially wanted the proposed changes to take effect on June 1, 2016.
After receiving the Application, however, the Commission suspended the proposed effective date
to enable its Staff to assess the Application and afford interested persons an opportunity to file
comments. Order No. 33531. The Commission Staff then conducted a public workshop to
inform customers about the Company's proposal and the Commission's process for reviewing it.
Customer comments must be filed by August 19, 2016. In addition, customers,
public officials, and other interested persons will have the opportunity to testify before the
Commission at an August 23, 2016 public hearing as noted below.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission wiil conduct a public hearing
in this matter on TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. AT RIGBY CITY HALL,
158 W. FREMONT A VENUE, RIGBY, IDAHO. The purpose of the public hearing is for the
1 The Company's Application, Commission Orders, and other filings in the case are available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The documents are also available on the Commission's
web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "File Room" tab at the top of the page, scroll down to "Water Cases"
and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioners to hear testimony from customers, public officials, and other interested members
of the public. All testimony will become part of the Commission's formal record for this case.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be held in
facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance in order to participate
in or understand testimony and argument at the public hearing may ask the Commission to
provide such assistance. The request for assistance must be received at least five working days
before the hearing, by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: secretarv@.puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings will be held pursuant to the
Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code. The Commission may enter any
final Order consistent with its authority under Title 61. All proceedings will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this / q-tlt day of July 2016.
N:MNV-W-16-0l_kk_?ublic Hearing
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
J D. Jewell
Commission Secretary
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CCMV Homeowners Association, Inc.
188 N. 3950 E.
Rigby,ID 83442
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