20080718notice_of_public_hearing_isl.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 18, 2008
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF ISLAND PARK WATER COMPANY, INc. )
FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS
RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE CASE NO. ISL-O8-
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On March 26 2008, Island Park Water Company, Inc. (Island Park; Company) filed
an Application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (Commission) requesting a 224%
increase in rates, from $125 per year to $280 per year. Island Park is a regulated water utility
operating under Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 317. The service area of
Island Park is comprised of seven separate water systems located in Fremont County, Idaho. The
Company currently has 310 customers.
Island Park contends that an increase in rates is necessary to meet increased operating
expenses, including the higher cost of electricity, lab fees for testing water, labor and materials
for repairs and maintenance to the pumps and water lines. The Company s existing rates were
established in July 1992. The Company s billing cycle is annual, from June 1 to May 31 each
year.
A Notice of the Company s Application was issued by the Commission on April 8
2008. The Commission Staff held a public workshop at Ponds Lodge in Island Park on June 10
2008 dispensing information, answering questions and obtaining customer input regarding the
Company s Application.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings in
this case including customer comments and has determined that the public interest does not
require a technical hearing to consider the issues presented in this case, and that issues raised by
the Company s filing can be adequately addressed by written submission and by public hearing.
In so doing, the Commission notes that written comments and public testimony have proven to
be an effective means for obtaining public input and participation. Accordingly, the Commission
establishes the following additional scheduling in Case No. ISL-08-01.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, August 22 2008 Filing deadline for Staff
rep 0 nJ reco mm en dati 0 ns
Friday, August 29 , 2008 Customer comment deadline
Friday, September 5, 2008 Company reply deadline
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company s Application has been filed
with the Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices.The Application is also available on the Commission s web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov under "File Room" and then "Water Cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning this case
should be mailed to the Commission and to the Company at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary David E. Benton, Manager
Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 2521PO Box 83720 Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2521
Boise, ID 83720-0074 E-mail: iph20~msn.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
All comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this
document. 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 sent to the Island Park Water Company at the e-mail
address listed above.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a public hearing has been scheduled for
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 9. 2008 AT 7:00 P.M. AT PONDS LODGE. 3570 NORTH
HIGHWAY 20. ISLAND PARK. IDAHO for the purpose of receiving public comment.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings in this matter will be held
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
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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~puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the hearing in this matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and conducted
pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
DATED at Boise, Idaho this Iff
f'I.. y of July 2008.
~~~T
ATTEST:
je D. Jewell
Co mission Secretary
blsfN:ISL-08-01 sw3
NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JJ~
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER