closed #33622
Water Utility Billing Problems
2722 E Brigs BND
- Case Date:
- 11/22/2004
Account in name of Sharyn Riley, but letter from James C. Riley, requested adjustment on account due to heavy watering of lawn in September in midst of dry spell.
Account in name of Sharyn Riley, but letter from James C. Riley, requested adjustment on account due to heavy watering of lawn in September in midst of dry spell.
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.
Letter to USB requested refund of irrigation payments made since meter was turned off and for revision of policy.
Fred Cate sent e-mail objecting to the adjustment in rate for irrigation water. Mr. Cate does not feel the amount of adjustment is justified.
Letter rec'd. from Robert Jones, attorney, who represents Blgtn. Country Club (BCC). BCC wants to question increases in water & related charges. Have obtained assistance from Gary Kent to resolve this matter. Have not been able to receive requested information.
Letter rec'd. from Mr. Lauer stating that he did not feel that he should be responsible for rent owed by former tenant, Jeff Barrett. Mr. Lauer says he did not receive notice of the 2-years bills and would like matter referred to USB for resolution.
customer feels $54 charge is unfair. She signed to have the service turned on in advance but utilities was unable to leave the water on. She called on a saturday to have the water turned on. She feels if she had been more informed about make sure all faucets needed to be off and the possibility of a problem this could have been avoided. The letter has been forwarded to Administration.