closed #120337
Water Utility Billing Problems
1969 S Henderson ST
- Case Date:
- 2/3/1997
HIGH BILL
HIGH BILL
Customer called to suggest that a phone number be printed on the bill so customers don't have to look number up in the phone book....
Mr. Kennedy called and requested that the summer watering credits be extended this year due to the extremely dry conditions.
Mr. DeMaille called Customer Service and stated that he lives in Zone 4 and understands that his summer watering credit was extended for 1 add'l. month. He feels, however, that since he is now putting in a new lawn his watering credit should be extended even further.
Mr. Freeman called to say his bill has been messed up for several months. He says he paid bill last month, but bill received this month does not have matter cleared up. Paula Dodds knows about the problem. Does not want matter taken to USB Subcommittee. Wants matter cleared up by CBU Director. Problem is bill for temp. hydrant meter.
Customer called asking why he is being billed fire protection on his irrigation meter. I explained to him it was a charge that has always been there it is now broken down separately. He says he pays it on his domestic meter and shouldn't have to pay it on his irrigation meter. I told him I would forward on his comments. He did want some else to call him back.
Cust is unhappy with having to pay the service charges for her irrigation meter over the winter months while not in use. Also, expressed that increase in irrigation water charges is excessive.
Mrs. Soni called the Utilities dept. regarding her water bill, to see if they wld. change her billing cycle to read DUE ON ____ (anytime during the 1st week of every mo.). Currently, she receives a bill that is due on the 26th of every mo. She wld. like it changed so her checks won't "cross" the billy cycle, and also so she won't receive a DISCONNECT NOTICE every mo. She says, " It's counterproductive, really." The Utilities dept. says they will NOT change her billing cycle-she's not happy.
Ms. Sylvester called and stated that she and her neighbors wanted to state their feelings about the format of the new CBU bills. She does not think the bill is easier to read; in fact, it is much more confusing.
I rec'd copy of letter from Mr. Coster stating he had been paying wrong bill and that he was contacted by CBU with correct amount owed. He feels this is unfair and is willing to pay $105.85. ** NOTE: I DID NOT RECEIVE ORIGINAL LETTER, ONLY COPY FROM KATHY GRUBB. MR. COSTER STATES HE INCLUDED CHECK IN AMOUNT OF $105.85; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH COPY I RECEIVED. ** ***FURTHER NOTE: Check was received on 12/2/99 and was applied to balance due on account. ***