20090923notice_of_public_hearing.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 23, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF BAR CIRCLE "S" WATER COMPANY,
INC. FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING AN
INCREASE IN THE COMPANY'S RATES
AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE IN
THE STATE OF IDAHO
CASE NO. BCS-09-
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF
COMMENT DEADLINE
On June 19, 2009, Bar Circle "S" Water Company, Inc. (Bar Circle "; Company)
filed an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) for authority to
increase the water rates it charges its customers by approximately 119%. The Company also
requests changes in certain non-recurring charges.
Bar Circle "S" is a water utility that provides water service to approximately 160
residential and commercial customers on the Rathdrum Prairie approximately 15 miles northwest
of Coeur d' Alenejn Kootenai County, Idaho. Certificate of Convenience and Necessity No. 296.
The Company s principal office and place of business is located at 2953 North Government
Way, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.
On July 15 , 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of Application in Case No. BCS-
09-02 and suspended the Company s proposed August 1 2009, effective date. On September
2009, the Commission issued a Notice scheduling a September 30 2009 public workshop for
customers in Rathdrum, Idaho.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the following additional scheduling is
established in Case No. BCS-09-02:
October 23 2009 Staff Report (investigative report and
recommendations) filing deadline
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public
hearing for the purpose of taking public comment on THURSDAY. OCTOBER 29. 2009.
COMMENCING AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE RATHDRUM CITY HALL. 8047 WEST MAIN
STREET. RATHDRUM. IDAHO
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the deadline for filing written comments in
Case No. BCS-09-02 is Friday, November 6, 2009. Persons desiring to submit comments
via e-mail may do so by accessing the Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov.
Click the "Comments and Questions" icon and complete the comment form using the case
number as it appears on the front of this document. These comments must also be e-mailed to
Robert Turnipseed, Bar Circle ", at avondalecon~verizon.net and Robert E. Smith at
utilitygroup~yahoo.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings 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 to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing may ask the Commission to
provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance
must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission
Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
Mail: secretary(fYpuc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company s Application in Case No.
BCS-09-02 and supporting exhibits may be viewed on-line at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking
on "File Room" and then "Water Cases" or can be viewed during regular business hours at the
Commission offices, 472 West Washington Street, Boise, Idaho or at the Company s principal
office and place of business located at 2953 North Government Way, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
,J.DATED at Boise, Idaho this ;J), day of September 2009.
ATTEST:
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NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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MACK A. REDFORD, COM ISSIONER