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BITTE,RROOT WATER COMPANY
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
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IDAHO. PUBLIC:
UTiliTIES COMMISSION
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED: DECEMBER 31, 2005
ANNUAL REPORT FOR WATER UTILITIES TO
THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 2005
11 Are there any affiliated companies?
If yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions.
provided to the utility.
12 Contact Information
President (Owner)
Vice President
Secretary
General Manager
Complaints or Billing
Engineering
Emergency Service
Accounting
13 Were any water systems acquired during the year or any additions/deletions made
to the service area during the year?
If yes, attach a list with names, addresses & descriptions. Explain any services
provided to the utility.
14 Where are the Company s books and records kept?
Street Address 24461 Old Highway 95 NC~ Mh~State IdahoZip 83801
1 Give full name of utility
2 Date of Organization
3 Organized under the laws of the state of
4 Address of Principal Office (number & street)
5 P.O. Box (if applicable)
6 City
7 State
8 Zip Code
9 Organization (proprietor, partnership, corp.
10 Towns, Counties served
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Bitterroot Water Company
6/16/1995
Idaho
24461 Old Highway 95 N, Athol, ID 83801 (Not mailing address)
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake
Idaho
83835
Corporation
Kootenai County
Explain any services
Name Phone No.
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Cathy Rickel 208-683-8105
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Cathy Rickel 208-683-8105
Inland Northwest Consultants 208-773-8370
Ken Rickel 208-683-8105
Susan Jacobson 866-791-5656
NAME: Bitterroot Water Company
COMPANY INFORMATION (Cont.)
For the Year Ended 2005
15 Is the system operated or maintained under a
service contract?
16 If yes: With whom is the contract?
When does the contract expire?
What services and rates are included?
17 Is water purchased for resale through the system? Yes
18 If yes: Name of Organization Rickel Water Company
Name of owner or operator Ken RickelMailing Address PO Box 1261City Hayden LakeState Idaho
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83835
Water Purchased
19 Has any system(s) been disapproved by the
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality?
If yes, attach full explanation
20 Has the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
recommended any improvements?
If yes, attach full explanation
21 Number of Complaints received during year concerning:
Quality of Service
High Bills
Disconnection
Gallons/CCF $Amount
568,457 I $ 1,370.
22 Number of Customers involuntarily disconnected
23 Date customers last received a copy of the Summary
of Rules required by IDAPA 31.21.01.701?
Attach a copy of the Summary
24 Did significant additions or retirements from the
Plant Accounts occur during the year?
If yes, attach full explanation
and an updated system map
July-(All new customers receive
a copy in their packet)
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NAME: Bitterroot Water Company
REVENUE & EXPENSE DETAIL
For the Year Ended 2005
ACCT #DESCRIPTION
400 REVENUES
460 Unmetered Water Revenue
461.Metered Sales - Residential 35,630
461.Metered Sales - Commercial, Industrial
462 Fire Protection Revenue
464 Other Water Sales Revenue
465 Irrigation Sales Revenue
466 Sales for Resale
400 Total Revenue (Add Lines 1 - 7)630
(also enter result on Page 4, line 1)
* DEQ Fees Billed separately to customers Booked to Acct #
** Hookup or Connection Fees Collected Booked to Acct '/I 460
***
Commission Approved Surcharges Collected Booked to Acct '/I 460
401 OPERATING EXPENSES
601.6 Labor - Operation & Maintenance 074
601.Labor - Customer Accounts 557
601.Labor - Administrative & General 874
603 Salaries, Officers & Directors
604 Employee Pensions & Benefits
610 Purchased Water
615-Purchased Power & Fuel for Power 920
618 Chemicals 503
620.6 Materials & Supplies - Operation & Maint.502
620.8 Materials & Supplies - Administrative & General 896
631-34 Contract Services - Professional 056
635 Contract Services - Water Testing 216
636 Contract Services - Other
641-Rentals - Property & Equipment
650 Transportation Expense 896
656-Insurance 494
660 Advertising
666 Rate Case Expense (Amortization)
667 Regulatory Comm. Exp. (Other except taxes)
670 Bad Debt Expense
675 Miscellaneous 694
Total Operating Expenses (Add lines 12 - 32, also enter on Pg 4, line 2)34,792
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Name:Bitterroot Water Company
INCOME STATEMENT
For Year Ended 2005
ACCT #DESCRIPTION
Revenue (From Page 3 , line 8)630
Operating Expenses (From Page 3, line 33)792
403 Depreciation Expense 505
406 Amortization, Utility Plant Aquisition Adj.
407 Amortization Exp. - Other
408.Regulatory Fees (PUC)181
408.Property Taxes 147
408.Payroll Taxes 264
408.Other Taxes (list)DEQ Fees 505
409.Federal Income Taxes
409.State Income Taxes (345)
410.Provision for Deferred Income Tax - Federal
410.Provision for Deferred Income Tax - State
411 Provision for Deferred Utility Income Tax Credits
412 Investment Tax Credits - Utility
Total Expenses from operations before interest (add lines 2-15)049
413 Income From Utility Plant Leased to Others
414 Gains (Losses) From Disposition of Utility Plant
Net Operating Income (Add lines 1 17 &18 less line 16)419)
415 Revenues, Merchandizing Jobbing and Contract Work
416 Expenses, Merchandizing, Jobbing & Contracts
419 Interest & Dividend Income
420 Allowance for Funds used During Construction
421 Miscellaneous Non-Utility Income
426 Miscellaneous Non-Utility Expense
408.Other Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
409-Income Taxes, Non-Utility Operations
Net Non-Utility Income (Add lines 20 23 & 24 less lines 21 , & 27)(25)
Gross Income (add lines 19 & 28)444)
427.Interest Exp. on Long-Term Debt
427.Other Interest Charges
NET INCOME (Line 29 less lines 30 & 31)(Also Enter on Pg 9, Line 2)444)
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCOUNT 101 PLANT IN SERVICE DETAIL
For Year Ended 2005
301 Organization
302 Franchises and Consents
303 Land & Land Rights
304 Structures and Improvements
305 Collecting & Impounding Reservoirs
306 Lake, River & Other Intakes
307 Wells
308 Infiltration Galleries & Tunnels
309 Supply Mains
310 Power Generation Equipment
311 Power Pumping Equipment 139 139
320 Purification Systems
330 Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes
331 Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories
333 Services
334 Meters and Meter Installations
335 Hydrants
336 Backflow Prevention Devices
339 Other Plant & Misc. Equipment
340 Office Furniture and Equipment 280 280
341 Transportation Equipment
342 Stores Equipment
343 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
344 Laboratory Equipment
345 Power Operated Equipment
346 Communications Equipment
347 Miscellaneous Equipment
348 Other Tangible Property
TOTAL PLANT IN SERVICE 3,419 419
SUB
ACCT #DESCRIPTION
(Add lines 1 - 28)
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Balance
Beginning
of Year
Added
During
Year
Removed
During
Year
Balance
End of
Year
Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7 , Line 1
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION ACCOUNT 108.1 DETAIL
For Year Ended 2005
SUB
Depreciation
Rate
Balance
Beginning
Balance
End of
Increase
ACCT #DESCRIPTION of Year Year (Decrease)
304 Structures and Improvements
305 Collecting & Impounding Reservoirs
306 Lake, River & Other Intakes
307 Wells
308 Infiltration Galleries & Tunnels
309 Supply Mains
310 Power Generation Equipment
311 Power Pumping Equipment 14.31%449 449
320 Purification Systems
330 Distribution Reservoirs & Standpipes
331 Trans. & Distrib. Mains & Accessories
333 Services
334 Meters and Meter Installations
335 Hydrants
336 Backflow Prevention Devices
339 Other Plant & Misc. Equipment
340 Office Furniture and Equipment 20.00%
341 Transportation Equipment
342 Stores Equipment
343 Tools, Shop and Garage Equipment
344 Laboratory Equipment
345 Power Operated Equipment
346 Communications Equipment
347 Miscellaneous Equipment
348 Other Tangible Property
TOTALS (Add Lines 1 - 25)505 505
Enter beginning & end of year totals on Pg 7 , Line 7
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
BALANCE SHEET
For Year Ended 2005
ASSETS Balance
Beginning
Balance
End of
Increase
ACCT #DESCRIPTION of Year Year (Decrease)
101 Utility Plant in Service (From Pg 5, Line 29)3,419 3,419
102 Utility Plant Leased to Others
103 Plant Held for Future Use
105 Construction Work in Progress
114 Utility Plant Aquisition Adjustment
Subtotal (Add Lines 1 - 5)419 419
108.Accumulated Depreciation (From Pg 6, Line 26)505 505
108.Accum. Depr. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
108.Accum. Depr. - Property Held for Future Use
110.Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant in Service
110.Accum. Amort. - Utility Plant Lease to Others
115 Accumulated Amortization - Aquisition Adj.
Net Utility Plant (Line 6 less lines 7 - 12)914 914
123 Investment in Subsidiaries
125 Other Investments
Total Investments (Add lines 14 & 15)
131 Cash 821 887 934)
135 Short Term Investments
141 Accts/Notes Receivable - Customers (41)(399)(358)
142 Other Receivables
145 Receivables from Associated Companies
151 Materials & Supplies Inventory
162 Prepaid Expenses
173 Unbilled (Accrued) Utility Revenue
143 Provision for Uncollectable Accounts
Total Current (Add lines 17 -24 less line 25)781 489 (6,292)
181 Unamortized Debt Discount & Expense
183 Preliminary Survey & Investigation Charges
184 Deferred Rate Case Expenses
186 Other Deferred Charges
Total Assets (Add lines 13, 16 & 26 - 30)781 402 (3,378)
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
BALANCE SHEET
For Year Ended 2005
LIABILITIES & CAPITAL Balance
Beginning
Balance
End of
Increase
ACCT #DESCRIPTION of Year Year (Decrease)
201-Common Stock
204-Preferred Stock
207-Miscellaneous Capital Accounts
214 Appropriated Retained Earnings 559 973)532)
215 Unappropriated Retained Earnings 800 800
216 Reacquired Capital Stock
218 Proprietary Capital
Total Equity Capital (Add Lines 1-5+7 less line 6)359 (3,173)532)
221-Bonds
223 Advances from Associated Companies
224 Other Long - Term Debt
231 Accounts Payable 172 275 103
232 Notes Payable 000 000
233 Accounts Payable - Associated Companies
235 Customer Deposits (Refundable)
236.Accrued Other Taxes Payable
236.Accrued Income Taxes Payable
236.Accrued Taxes - Non-Utility
237-Accrued Debt, Interest & Dividends Payable
241 Misc. Current & Accrued Liabilities
251 Unamortized Debt Premium
252 Advances for Construction
253 Other Deferred Liabilities
255.Accumulated Investment Tax Credits - Utility
255.Accum. Investment Tax Credits - Non-Utility
261-Operating Reserves
271 Contributions in Aid of Construction 250 250
272 Accum. Amort. of Contrib. in Aid of Const. **
281-Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes
Total Liabilities (Add lines 9 - 29 422 575 153
TOTAL LlAB & CAPITAL ( Add lines 8 & 30)781 402 (3,379)
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** Only if Commission Approved
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS
For Year Ended 2005
Retained Earnings Balance Beginning of Year
Amount Added from Current Year Income (From Pg 4, Line 32)Other Credits to Account 2003 Clsing adj
Dividends Paid or Appropriated
Other Distributions of Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings Balance ~ End of Year
529
444
(4,973)
CAPITAL STOCK DETAIL
No. Shares
Description (Class, Par Value etc.
Common, no par value
A th . d
No. Shares
0 t t
Dividends
P 'onze u s an mg
DETAIL OF LONG-TERM DEBT
Description Rate Balance ccrue
Interest
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Year-end Interest
P '
Interest
Name: Bitterroot Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
For Year Ended 2005
Provide an updated system map if significant changes have been made to the system during the year.
Water Supply:
Rated
Capacity
Type of
Treatment:
(None, Chlorine
Fluoride
Annual
Production
Water
Supply
Source
(Well, Spring,
Pump Desianation or location (Qpm)Filter etc.(OOO's Gal.)Surface Wtr)
Corner of Brunner & ClaQstone Road 120 Chlorine 551 Well
System Storage:
Total
Capacity
OOO'
Usable
Capacity
OOO'
Type ofReservoir Construction
(Elevated, Pres- (Wood , Steel
Storace DesiQnation or Location Gal.Gal.urized, Boosted)Concrete)
Corner of Brunner & ClaQstone Road 100 Boosted Concrete
(Duplicate form and attach if necessary. Asterisk facilities added this year.
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
For Year Ended 2005
Pump information for ALL system pumps, including wells and boosters.
Designation or Location
Rated
Capacity
Energy
Used
Discharge
PressureHorse
& Tvpe of Pump Power (Qpm)(psi)This Year
Well-Submersible 120 109 758 KW
Booster Pump #1
Booster Pump #2
6 Pressure Tanks
** Submit pump curves unless previously provided or unavailable. Asterisk facilities added this year.
Attach additional sheets if inadequate space is available on this page.
If Wells are metered:
What was the total amount pumped this year?
What was the total amount pumped during peak month?
What was the total amount pumped on the peak day?
974 658
720 180
N/A
If customers are metered , what was the total amount sold in peak month?720 180
Was your system designed to supply fire flows?
If Yes: What is current system rating?
Yes
Residential
How many times were meters read this year?
During which months?April, May, June
July, August, September
How many additional customers could be served with no system improvements
except a service line and meter?
How many of those potential additions are vacant lots?
10 Are backbone plant additions anticipated during the coming year?
If Yes, attach an explanation of projects and anticipated costs!
In what year do you anticipate that the system capacity (supply, storage or distribution)
will have to be expanded?Unknown
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Name: Bitterroot Water Company
SYSTEM ENGINEERING DATA
(continued)
For Year Ended 2005
FEET OF MAINS
Pipe
Size
In Use
Beginning
Of Year
Installed
During
Year
Abandoned
During
Year
In Use
End of
Year
000 000
500 500
CUSTOMER STATISTICS
Number of Customers Thousands of Gallons Sold
TOTALS (Add lines 2 through 8)
This Last This Last
Year Year Year Year
116 116 085 523
219 353
117 117 304 22,876
Metered:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Flat Rate:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Private Fire Protection
Public Fire Protection
Street Sprinkling
Municipal , Other
Other Water Utilities
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CERTIFICATE
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, the undersigned, Kenneth W. Rickel and Catherine L. Rickel, of the BITTERROOT WATER COMPANY
utility, on our oath do severally say that the foregoing report has been prepared under our direction
from the original books, papers and records of said utility; that we have carefully examined same, and
declare the same to be a correct statement of the business and affairs of said utility for the period
covered by the report in respect to each and every matter and thing therin set forth, to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief.
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Subscribed and Sworn to Before Me
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BlnERROOT WATER CO., INC.
O. Box 2306
Hawden Lake, 10 83835
Ken Rickel. General Manager
Phone: [phone] or208-660-2560
fAX: [phone]
To Our Customers:
This is a summary of the rules for termination of service for all Bitterroot Water Company customers as
determined by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), as of March 1 , 1997. These rules cover the
rights and responsibilities of the Customer and the Water Utility. An explanation of our rate schedule has
also been included.
If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact:
Bitterroot Water Company
PO Box 2306
Hayden Lake, ID 83835
208-683-8105 or 208-660-2560
208-683-4315 (fax)
IPUC
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
208-334-0300
800-432-0369
RULES FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE
TERMINATION WITH PRIOR NOTICE
With proper customer notice Bitterroot Water Company may deny or terminate water service for one of the
following reasons:
1. Non-payment of a past due bill or payment of a past due bill with an NSF check.
2. Failure to honor the terms of a payment arrangement.
3. Obtaining service by false identity.
4. Refusing to allow access to the water meter or shut off valve.
5. Willfully wasting service through improper equipment or otherwise.
6. Failure to apply for service.
TERMINATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Bitterroot Water Co. may deny or terminate water service without notice for one of the following reasons:
1. A situation exists that is immediately dangerous to life, physical safety or property.
2. To prevent a violation of federal, state or local safety or health codes.
3. Service is obtained, diverted or used without the authorization of Bitterroot Water Co.
4. Bitterroot Water Co., has diligently attempted to notify you of termination and has been unable
to contact you.
5. If ordered by any court, The IPUC or any other duly authorized public authority.
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Bitterroot Water Companv
Rules, Page 2
NOTIFICATION AND BILLING
1. Meters will be read between the end of the month to the fifth of each month (weather providing).
Bills will be sent out by the fifth with payment due 20 days from the billing date. The monthly
water rate is, $20.00 for the first 15 000 gallons and .75 cents per 1000 gallons after the first
000 gallons. This rate went into effect September I , 1999.
2. A billing may be considered past due 25 days after the billing date. A written notice
termination must be mailed to the customer at least (7) seven days before the proposed
termination date.
3. At least (24) twenty-four hours before the service is terminated, a notice will be left at the
property advising you of the steps needed to have services restored.
4. When the twenty-four hour period has ended, another attempt will be made to contact you in
person or by phone before service is terminated.
5. No additional notice of termination is required if upon receipt of a termination notice
The customer makes a payment arrangement and subsequently fails to keep that
arrangement
The customer tenders payment with a dishonored check, either at a Water Company
collection visit to terminate service or by mail.
PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If you cannot pay your billing in full or you receive a notice of termination, please call our office.
Payment arrane:ements can be made to avoid termination of service
Termination of service will be postponed thirty (30) days from the date of a written certification from
a licensed physician or public health official stating the name of the person who is ill and their relationship to
the customer. The certification must show the name, title and signature of the person certifying that
the termination of service will aggravate or create a medical emergency for a permanent resident of
your household.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
If at any time you have a complaint concerning the termination of service, policies and practices or
any other matter regarding our service please contact Bitterroot Water Company, in person, or by telephone
or in writing. Your complaint will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. You will be notified orally or
in writing the results of the investigation and we will make every effort to resolve the complaint.
If you are dissatisfied with the proposed resolution of your complaint, you may ask the IPUC to
review the matter. Your request may be done orally or in writing. Your service will not be disconnected
while the complaint is being investigated by the Bitterroot Water Company or the IPUC.
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Bitterroot Water Company
Rules, Page 3
RESTRICTION OF TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Service cannot be disconnected on Friday after 2:00 pm. or on a Saturday, Sunday or any legal
holidays recognized by the State ofIdaho, or after 2:00 pm. on any day immediately before any legal
holiday. Service may only be terminated between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The employee sent to
the premises to terminate service will identify him/herself to you and state the purpose of the visit. This
person is authorized to accept payment in full.
HOOK-
The Bitterroot Water Company reserves the right to deny hook-ups during the winter months due to
adverse weather conditions. New hook-ups will be scheduled as soon as weather conditions pennit.
HOOK-UP CHARGES & MONTHLY FEES
A one time hook-up charge of $750.00 will be paid in advance for any new service hook-up. The
extra costs of any out of the ordinary circumstances requiring additional equipment or special construction
techniques involved in the installation of a new service connection will be agreed to in advance and put into
writing by the customer and the company. Only one residence per hook-up is allowed, one stock tank
will also be permitted. No irrigation of property will be permitted.
The monthly water rate is $20.00 for the first 15 000 gallons of usage and .75 cents per 1000 gallons
after the first 15 000 gallons. Meters will be read between the 1 st and the 5th of the month. Payment is due in
full (20) twenty days after the billing date and a bill may be considered delinquent (25) twenty-five days
after the billing date. Arrangement can be made to pay in advance monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or
annually.
Any customer check returned to Bitterroot Water Company due to insufficient funds will be subject
to a $25.00 NSF fee, which will be added to the customer s account. The customer will be contacted by
Rickel Water Company staff to make payment arrangements, as the current balance and the NSF fee are due
immediately.
RECONNECTION FEE
If water service has been tenninated, any balance due plus a reconnection fee of($25.00) twenty-
five dollars must be paid in full before service can be restored.
NO ONE EXCEPT AN A UTHORIZED AGENT OF THE BITTERROOT
WATER COMPANY SHALL TAMPER WITH, INTERFERE WITH,
REPAIR, CONNECT TO OR REPLACE ANY OF THE BITTERROOT
WATER COMPANY'S PROPERTY, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
EXTREME EMERGENCY.