Telephonic Procedural Conference - W-01959A-26-0195 - Grandview Water Company, Inc. W-01752A-26-0195 - Clearwater Utilities Company, Inc. - Jul 13, 2026

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What is the purpose of this telephonic procedural conference and who are the parties involved?

Elizabeth Beatty 0:00
Well, first, let's go on the record. Good morning again. I'm Administrative Law Judge Elizabeth Beatty, and I've been assigned to preside over these matters. This is the time set for the Telephonic Procedural Conference for docket numbers W01752A, 260195, and W01959A. 260195 in the matter of the application of Grandview Water Company, Inc. for approval to transfer its certificate of convenience and necessity to Clearwater Utilities Company, Inc. So we'll go ahead and take appearances on the record, beginning with Grandview.
Talisa Umphress 0:41
Talisa Umphress on behalf of Grandview.
Elizabeth Beatty 0:44
All right. Thank you, Ms. Umphress. And on behalf of Clearwater. Jermaine Berry. All right. Thank you. All right. Thank you. And on behalf of staff.
Bridget Humphrey 0:59
Good morning, Your Honor. Bridget Humphrey on behalf of staff.
Elizabeth Beatty 1:02
All right. Thank you.

How did staff explain the proposed staff‑report filing date and its impact on the hearing schedule?

Elizabeth Beatty 1:04
So the purpose of today's conference is to establish a new procedural schedule. So I'll start by asking if the parties had a chance to discuss one. I'll start with staff.
Bridget Humphrey 1:17
We really have not. We basically, I think, are looking for a hearing date, and that's going to depend on the hearing division's availability and the hearing room's availability. So, you know, any time, I think we're looking about two to four weeks ahead of time for a date, if at all possible, but it really depends upon your availability, Your Honor.
Elizabeth Beatty 1:42
Okay. So my understanding is that staff requested for the staff report to be moved from August 7th to August 28th. Is that correct? That's correct.
Bridget Humphrey 1:56
Okay. And I think your procedure order did that.
Elizabeth Beatty 1:59
Right. Okay. And so if we have a staff report of August 28th, are we looking at maybe a hearing? It would be sometime in September?
Bridget Humphrey 2:11
That would be my thought. And staff has any, unfortunately, because we're, yes, staff is suggesting a hearing date during the week of September 7th.
Elizabeth Beatty 2:25
Okay. All right. Okay. I guess the only concern with the week of September 7th would be giving the companies enough opportunity to respond to the stop report.

What hearing dates were discussed and how did Grandview and Clearwater respond to the September 7‑week proposal?

Bridget Humphrey 2:49
Certainly we can inquire of the company of how much time they need and we can be flexible on that.
Elizabeth Beatty 2:55
Okay. So I guess I'll turn to the companies now and I'll start with Grandview. if the company had any ideas about a hearing time or any thoughts on a September 7th, or I should say week of September 7th hearing date.
Talisa Umphress 3:13
No, that's fine. It worked with our schedule and we can be as quick as possible to return whatever we need. We, you know, urgency is in our best interest right now.
Elizabeth Beatty 3:23
Okay. And Clearwater?
Jermaine Berry 3:28
Yes. The week of the 7th is fine with us as well.
Elizabeth Beatty 3:31
Okay, so I guess that means I need to take a look at the calendar. Let's see here. So, and I just want to confirm. So if we have an August 28th staff report, two weeks from that would be September 11th. So if we were to shoot for a September 11th hearing date, Are there any concerns with the company about filing a response to the staff report prior to that September 11th hearing date?
Talisa Umphress 4:10
No concerns from Grandview.
Jermaine Berry 4:14
Clearwater has a concern. We're not open on Fridays.
Elizabeth Beatty 4:18
Okay. So then that looks like we do have an open meeting scheduled for September 10th.

What deadlines were set for filing responses to the staff report and how were they negotiated?

Elizabeth Beatty 4:25
So then the that would be available would be September 9th. So then I guess same question, would the company be concerned about filing a response to the staff report prior to the September 9th hearing date? No, the 10th would be fine with us.
Jermaine Berry 4:49
Nine? Yeah,
Elizabeth Beatty 4:51
the ninth
Jermaine Berry 4:51
or 10th would be fine with Clearwater.
Elizabeth Beatty 4:54
Okay, and does the ninth work for Grandview?
Talisa Umphress 4:59
Yes, the 9th works for Grandview.
Elizabeth Beatty 5:02
Okay, and then I'll turn to staff and ask if the September 9th hearing date works.
Bridget Humphrey 5:07
That does work for staff, Your
Elizabeth Beatty 5:09
Honor. Okay, so I have September 9th. And I want to give the companies enough time to respond while also giving myself enough time to review the material before the hearing. So I'll ask, would Grandview be opposed to a September 4th deadline to file a response to the staff report. So it gives one week. One week. That's fine. We can do that. Okay. And does Clearwater have any issues with that deadline? No, that's fine. Yeah, that's
Jermaine Berry 5:43
fine as well.

Which start‑time (9 a.m. vs. 10 a.m.) did the parties prefer for the September 9 hearing?

Elizabeth Beatty 5:45
Okay. So I have September 4th for that. And then I believe all of the other deadlines can be changed kind of according to that schedule, unless the parties have any other recommendations.

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Agenda

8 items
1 What is the purpose of this telephonic procedural conference and who are the parties involved? 0:00–1:04 2 How did staff explain the proposed staff‑report filing date and its impact on the hearing schedule? 1:04–2:49 3 What hearing dates were discussed and how did Grandview and Clearwater respond to the September 7‑week proposal? 2:49–4:25 4 What deadlines were set for filing responses to the staff report and how were they negotiated? 4:25–5:45 5 Which start‑time (9 a.m. vs. 10 a.m.) did the parties prefer for the September 9 hearing? 5:45–6:30 6 How was the final procedural schedule confirmed and what dates were locked in for the hearing and filings? 6:30–7:28 7 Were there any additional procedural matters or concerns raised before concluding the conference? 7:28–8:29 8 What off‑record clarifications were addressed and how was the meeting officially adjourned? 8:29–9:25

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