HomeMy WebLinkAbout20020903min.docMINUTES OF DECISION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 – 1:30 P.M.
In attendance were Commissioners Paul Kjellander, Dennis Hansen, and Marsha Smith.
Commissioner Kjellander called the meeting to order. The first order of business was approval of items 1-5 on the CONSENT AGENDA. There were no comments or questions. Commissioner Kjellander moved for approval of the Consent Agenda. A vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
The next order of business was MATTERS IN PROGRESS:
Carol Cooper’s August 29, 2002 Decision Memorandum re: Formal Complaint of Deidra Pasquariello.
Ms. Cooper reviewed her Decision Memo. There were no questions or comments. Commissioner Smith made a motion to issue a Summons to Idaho Power and consider the matter by formal complaint. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.
Scott Woodbury’s August 30, 2002 Decision Memorandum re: Case No. UWI-W-02-1. Complaint v. Eagle Water Company et al Stipulation and Settlement Agreement.
Mr. Woodbury reviewed his Decision Memo. Commissioner Kjellander asked if the portion of the main line being contested by Staff is currently being used. Mr. Woodbury replied that the line is being used by Eagle Water to provide water to the subdivision. Commissioner Kjellander commented that he was having trouble with one piece of the stipulation and how we would justify allowing United Water to purchase it when it would have been contributed had all the rules been followed.
Commissioner Hansen commented that this is a case where both United Water and Eagle Water have made a good case for approval of the stipulation and settlement. He said since we are just talking about such a small amount, he could support United Water’s payment to Eagle Water for the main line. He said we are chasing small change trying to do the correct thing. He said he could support the stipulation.
Commissioner Smith stated she understands Commissioners Kjellander’s comments and concerns with regard to the contribution of the facilities, but in her mind what we have is a situation that could have been pretty ugly. She said it was unfortunate but the parties have worked hard to resolve it in a manner that works for everyone, including the ratepayers. She said she would approve the stipulation as filed, and would so move.
Commissioner Kjellander stated that given the discussion and the amount of money, he would not be the lone dissent over $2,000. There was no further discussion. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.
There were no further items on the agenda and Commissioner Kjellander adjourned the meeting.
DATED this _____ day of September, 2002.
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COMMISSION SECRETARY
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