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From: Tim Ernster
Date: 2/3/2014 10:13:00 AM
To: Eddie Maddock; editor@larsonnewspapers.com
Cc: burns-web@azcc.gov
Subject: Fw: RE: SMART METERS

Eddie,

The story in the Red Rock news makes it pretty clear that APS will not be charging an opt out fee for customers requesting to opt out of the AMI meter installation. The story further states that once the Arizona Corporation Commission approves an opt out policy, there most likely will be some kind of opt-out charge that could include a monthly fee added to your monthly electric bill plus an additional set-up fee.

I hope this information is helpful.

Tim

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Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2014 10:29:55 -0700
From: Eddie Maddock
To: editor@larsonnewspapers.com; TErnster@sedonaaz.gov
CC: burns-web@azcc.gov
Subject: Re: Fw: RE: SMART METERS

Thanks, Tim, for responding.

Since I sent my e-mail to the Editor at the RRNews I have read the article. However, I do understand why my neighbor and others were concerned based on a reference at the beginning about the $75 plus $30 monthly charges. That immediately sent the wrong message even though towards the end it was stated differently.

Eddie

Thank you and please note that I’m not a newcomer to this effort. The Certified Letter to which I refer in my first e-mail to Mr. Galvin was dated September 5, 2011.

Eddie M.

From: Eddie Maddock
Date: 1/29/2014 11:40:55 AM
To: Burns-Web@azcc.gov
Subject: RE: SMART METERS

Thank you, Thomas Galvin, for replying to the communication I sent to Commissioner Brenda Burns.

As you acknowledged by referring to the request for the state’s Department of Health Services to conduct an independent study, there remains a question regarding the safety of smart meters. Therefore why in the world does the Arizona Corporation Commission continue to allow these devices to be installed prior to having the results of that study, which you claim will be forthcoming later in the year. If the findings of the Department of Health Services prove conclusively to the satisfaction of ACC that smart meters are lethal, what then?

The amount of information that has been circulated within Sedona and adjacent areas should certainly be enough evidence to convince the ACC to restrain APS from continuing their rampant efforts to contaminate properties. Are they not concerned with future liability? Apparently not.

And then what about neighbors who allow the installation of smart meters which suggestively also have the ability to contaminate adjacent properties. Who will be liable for that scenario?

The mere idea that those of us who opt out due to potential health concerns will be penalized by the suggestion of future fees is outrageous.

Many unanswered questions here and yet reckless decisions continue to be made by the Arizona Corporation. Speaking only for myself, the activity is shameful although I most assuredly am aware that I am not alone in my assessment.

Sincerely,
(Ms.) Eddie S. Maddock