Comments on: ACC Smart Meter Monthly Fee Decision Appealed

By: Grace W. Sammons

Grace W. Sammons — Wed, 27 May 2015 22:16:29 +0000

Only place ever see smart meter discussed. Am a Texas reader who values the knowledge & comments! Love Sedona!

By: sharlett

sharlett — Thu, 21 May 2015 03:27:12 +0000

@steve segner.

SAY WHAT? YOU don’t realize the APS meter readers have less than nothing to do with the CITY???

OMG segner! Please focus on the issues. Your comments leave me befuddled, to say the least!

By: Eddie Maddock

Eddie Maddock — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:35:57 +0000

Hey Steve Segner, I’m not aware of being among those who complain about City being over-staffed because simply stated I’m not qualified to ascertain that. In fact, with one exception and as far as I know my rapport with those on City Staff with whom I’m acquainted is aces although we may not agree on all issues. (Now clearly I cannot make the same claim about members of the City Council – past or present.)

Since weaving and spinning most assuredly fall within the spirit of artistic abilities, to my knowledge it remains well and alive in Sedona. Check with Pam Gunning.

And as for “buggy whip makers” that sounds like a winner. Especially if bringing back the horse drawn carriages that once transported Sedona tourists from uptown to Tlaquepaque resurfaces as an option to mitigate traffic congestion. Keep in mind, too, that those horsies were equipped not only with feed bags but appropriate “luggage” at the other end as well.

Three more cheers for Sedona’s economic development! In-your-face solutions abound. Who would have thought . . .

In the meantime, how about those with Smart Meters consider having them removed and keep our useful APS meter-readers well occupied while at the same time do yourselves the favor of eliminating toxic, unnecessary devices.

Cheers Steve. Great comment. And good for you, West Sedona Resident, for opting out of a Smart Meter whatever your reason.

Eddie:-)

By: West Sedona resident

West Sedona resident — Wed, 20 May 2015 21:00:20 +0000

That was an Aha moment….

Good for you Eddie…

All this talk about health and no one mentioned the jobs saved by keeping the traditional meters which is the ONLY reasons I kept the one on my house..

All to often people talk about me..me ..me
My taxes..my this and my that. And other self-serving interests..
Good for the APS employees who get to keep thier jobs..

By: steve segner

steve segner — Wed, 20 May 2015 20:28:56 +0000

Eddie,
You are always commenting about how the City of Sedona is over staffed.
Now, meter readers need protection?
That’s right forget the cost, but why stop with meter readers.
What about bringing back Weavers and Spinners or buggy whip makers.
Luddites, forever I’m with you Eddie, lets save all jobs ,It about people, not money.
Steve

By: Aha Moment

Aha Moment — Wed, 20 May 2015 16:55:42 +0000

Opening the garage door to retrieve the curbside garbage can, a truck was idling in the driveway, precipitating the following brief chat:

Noting the APS sign on the vehicle, it wasn’t a total surprise to hear:

“Did my truck startle you?” asked the APS employee.

She answered: “No, I heard the engine running before I opened my garage door. You are sort of a stranger that silently appears every month and I appreciate having a meter that is still personally read and thank you for doing so.”

APS Meter-Reader: “And I THANK YOU for keeping a meter to read SO I STILL HAVE A JOB!”

And yet another upside and good reason for hanging onto to those analog meters?

~Eddie Maddock

By: Nancy Baer

Nancy Baer — Sat, 16 May 2015 15:29:21 +0000

Notice of Appeal of ACC Order No. 75047

Sedona Smart Meter Awareness

Dear Supporters,

Due to the Notice of Appeal filed on 5/12/15 in response to the ACC’s Order No. 75047 rescinding its Order No. 74871 and requiring APS to have a rate hearing, this newsletter is being sent to you in the interest of timeliness. Please be sure to share the information with your friends and family and keep encouraging residents to opt out!

Here is Intervenor Warren Woodward’s Appeal:

http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000163221.pdf

Here are highlights from the Order No. 75047 and the Order itself::

http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000160782.pdf
Be sure to also read Patricia Ferre’s submission, another intervenor who also provides AZ legal citations:

http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000162045.pdf

Also, of utmost importance it is my pleasure to furnish more exact figures on the number of opt outs in zip code 86336 . . .

The figure given in February for the total number of residential customers was accidentally inflated: it included businesses as well as residences. The current true number of residential (household) APS customers in 86336 is 7454. And that means the percentage of opt-outs in the 86336 zip code is currently 39%.

I’ll be sending another newsletter in a few days with more news I’ve been compiling to send along.

Nancy
SedonaSmartMeterAwareness.com

By: Warren following up on

Warren following up on — Wed, 13 May 2015 21:55:29 +0000

Three typos in my Notice of Appeal docketed yesterday have come to my attention and are in need of correction.

1.) Page 4, line 34, the sentence that reads, “Thus, at no time would an executive session seem to fit under the spirit or the word of A.R.S. 40-254(E).” should read “Thus, at no time would an executive session seem to fit under the spirit or the word of A.R.S. 40-253(E).”

2.) Page 6, line 18, the sentence that reads, “Just because APS is capable of reading meters at quicker intervals does mean the law has changed.” should read “Just because APS is capable of reading meters at quicker intervals does not mean the law has changed.”

3.) Page 12, line 14, the sentence that reads, “Brazenly, the lie has been repeated in Decision # 74871 as a “Finding of Fact.” should read “Brazenly, the lie has been repeated in Decision # 75047 as a “Finding of Fact.”