COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of: ELECTRONIC APPLICATION OF GREEN ) RIVER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT ) PURSUANT TO KRS 278.023 AND 807 KAR ) 5:069 FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC ) CONVENIENCE TO EXPAND ITS WATER ) CASE NO. 2019-00287 TREATMENT PLANT AND RELATED ) WATERWORKS IMPROVEMENTS, AN ) ADJUSTMENT OF ITS RATES FOR WATER ) SERVICE; AND AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE ) CERTAIN SECURITIES ) NOTICE OF FILING OF PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE Pursuant to 807 KAR 5:069, Section 3(3), Green River Valley Water District (“Green River District”) files with the Public Service Commission proof of publication of notice of the filing of its Application and its proposed rates in a newspaper of general circulation in each county that it provides water service. Dated: September 12, 2019 Respectfully submitted, _________________________________________ J. David Smith, Jr. [email protected] Gerald E. Wuetcher [email protected] Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC 300 West Vine St. Suite 2100 Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1801 Telephone: (859) 231-3000 Fax: (859) 259-3517 Counsel for Green River Valley Water District -1- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE In accordance with 807 KAR 5:001, Section 8, I certify that Green River Valley Water District’s September 12, 2019 electronic filing of this Notice is a true and accurate copy of the same document being filed in paper medium; that the electronic filing was transmitted to the Commission on September 12, 2019; that there are currently no parties that the Commission has excused from participation by electronic means in this proceeding; and that an original paper medium of the Application will be delivered to the Commission on or before September 16, 2019. ______________________________________ Gerald E. Wuetcher -2- NOTARIZED PROOF OF PUBLICATION STATE OF KENr CKY . COUNTY OF t a4' Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County and State, this 31_4 day of 19, came Q--trC Y\k57- personally known to me, who being duly sworn, states as follows: That he/she is -AjoHAA t.\ of the (b(1 and that the attached list of newspapers ran the Noti e for n River Valley Water District. cA, it4-( Signed cli-ex)et-<-e'2 Notary Public My commission expires _5'6 3.31 KENTUCKY PR SERVICEERVI 101 Consumer Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 223-8821 FAX (502) 875-2624 Rachel McCarty Advertising Dept. List of newspapers running the Notice to Green River Valley Water District Customers. Attached tearsheets provide proof of publication: Cave City Barren County Progress -- August 29 Edmonton Herald News -- August 28 Glasgow Daily Times -- August 28 Greensburg Record Herald -- August 28 Hodgenville Larue County Herald News -- August 28 Munfordville Hart County News Herald -- August 29 8 August 29, 2019 THE BARREN PROGRESS | [email protected] COUNCIL continued from page one If the second reading within our council, and passes, the ordinance you can see it in our 6-6 states that in the No- votes and our 5-7 votes, vember 2020 election, we do look at things in only 9 council members different ways,” Hon- shall be elected. eycutt said, “Everybody has an opinion and it’s Councilman Terry Bun- valuable; I think it’s nell said, “I think there worth more to have that are several options avail- than it is for the cost sav- able to us and we need ings.” to look at all the various forms of government.“ Ultimately, the mayor called for a roll call vote. “You know, is nine the right number? Is sev- Those opposed to the re- en the right number? Is duction: Terry Bunnell, this a city commission- Sheri Eubank, Wen- er form, a city manager dell Honeycutt, Marna commissioner, the right Kirkpatrick, and Marlin Terrie Lawson from the American Cancer Society form of government?” Witcher. Glasgow Mayor Harold MD Armstrong, left, listens as City addressed the Glasgow City Council to encourage Bunnell asked. Attorney Danny Basil reads an ordinance pertaining to participation with an upcoming fundraiser entitled “Hope Those in favor: Patrick reducing the city council members from 12 to 9. Starts at Home Day.” The fundraiser is to sell t-shirts to benefit the American Cancer Society. Councilman Patrick Gaunce, Brad Groce, PHOTO/Jeff Jobe/Jobe Publishing, Inc. PHOTO/Jeff Jobe/Jobe Publishing, Inc. Gaunce said he felt the Chasity Lowery, James citizens had spoken “Happy” Neal, Gary for him after using the Norman, Joe Trigg, and ing has been approved, approved without dis- “We know because of of Glasgow to dispose of social media platform Freddie Norris. which is expected at the sent to table the item that $18,000, we still all items pursuant to law Facebook to ask citizens next meeting, the Barren until further clarification have supporters here,” that the Glasgow Fire what they wanted with GARBAGE PICKUP County Progress will run from BRAWA can be ob- she said. Lawson said Department has desig- this particular vote. He CHANGES the ordinance in its en- tained. that in 2018, Barren nated as surplus items; said after 2,200 peo- The second reading of tirety. County raised $8,000 ple viewed the video, he an ordinance for amend- AMERICAN CANCER for the same t-shirt -At the last meeting, received zero feedback ments to the City’s gar- ANIMAL SOCIETY fundraiser and has set Mayor Armstrong broke stating there should be bage collection was on ORDINANCE Terrie Lawson from the a personal goal to reach a 6-6 vote to appoint 12 seated on the council. the agenda and after TABLED American Cancer So- $10,000 this year. Jackie Brown to the discussion, a motion was The ordinance relating ciety (ACS) addressed Forms will be available IDEA Board as the rep- Councilwoman Mar- made to amend the ordi- to Animal Control for the council regarding for those who wish to resentative for the City. na Kirkpatrick said she nance, which shifted it the City has not been an upcoming fundraiser purchase a t-shirt and wanted to clarify that back to a first reading. updated since 1980 and for ACS and encouraged may be found in church- Armstrong said on Mon- her yearly pay is $7,300 City Attorney Danny Ba- everyone to play a role in es, organizations, busi- day that Brown called after taxes. The unanimous ap- sil read the changes pre- raising funds. On Sep- nesses, banks, schools, him and declined to proved amendments, sented during the first tember 20, ACS has ded- etc. serve citing that since Kirkpatrick also said suggested by Honeycutt, reading. icated the day as “Hope only half of council there is more to be- changed the time frame Starts from Home” and OTHER BUSINESS members had confi- ing a council member to sit garbage carts on The current ordinance will be selling t-shirts for -First reading approved dence in him, he decided than showing up for the curb no earlier than requires city residents everyone to wear on that for an ordinance setting not to take the position. two council meetings a 6:00 PM the night be- to license their dogs at day. the 2019 ad valorem tax Armstrong then success- month, noting that all fore to no earlier than age six months or older. rate for Glasgow: .173 fully requested a vote the members are in- the day before. The oth- However, one of the new Lawson said Barren per $100 of assessed to suspend a resolution volved in several com- er amendment he sug- revisions, if approved, County no longer has a value on real property requiring a two week mittees. She detailed gested was to allow the will require those licens- Relay for Life, a signa- and .176 per $100 of as- notice for appointments many additional tasks City Clerk to approve es to become an annual ture fundraiser for ACS, sessed value of personal and Joe David Houchens that come with sitting on exemptions for citizens purchase at Barren River but that last year alone, property; was appointed to fulfill committees, noting she who have circumstances Animal Welfare Associa- the county still raised Brown’s unexpired term tion. $18,000. -Approval of a resolu- ending June 30, 2023. sits on five now. preventing them from tion authorizing the City meeting the deadline While she does not think such as shut-ins and el- Bunnell suggested it is a “bad idea” to go derly. Armstrong said changing some of the from 12 to 9 members, the exemptions would wording in a section re- We appreciate our loyal readers and advertisers. she felt that those 9 be permanent if eligible garding shelter and teth- members “would need for one. ering of dogs. Thank you for all your support to be even more dedicat- The Barren County Progress management and staff ed than the dedication is Once the second read- After discussion, it was now, obviously.” GREEN RIVER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Kirkpatrick said the de- NOTICE OF PROPOSED RATE CHANGE duction in council mem- bers would save the City On or about August 29, 2019, Green River Valley Water District will apply to the Kentucky Public Service Commission for an increase in its rates for water service. The United States Department of Agriculture, Rural “roughly” $25,800 per Development (aRD) has required a change in Green River Valley Water Districts rates as a condition to the award of a loan of $8,062,000, which will be evidenced by waterworks revenue bonds, and a grant of year. $3563,000. RD requires that Green River Valley Water District assess the following rates: “If saving money is the Present Rate Proposed Rate Change Change real issue, what would ($) (%) the plan for that rein- 5/8 x 3/4-Inch Meter First 2,000 Gallons $ 17.21 Minimum Bill $ 22.10 Minimum Bill $ 439 28.4 vestment to [sic] be?” Next 8,000 Gallons 4/1 Per 1,000 Gallons 5.95 Per 1,000 Galbns