WATER/SNR/MEY/MML:jrb Mailed 9/27/04

Decision 04-09-053 September 23, 2004

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

In the Matter of the Application of Kenneth Van Gorder, as the sole Owner of Meyers Water Company, and Jay Gardner, Pam Simonson, Matt Fullner and Juell Fullner, as the buyers for the following orders:

1. Authorizing Kenneth Van Gorder, to sell and transfer to Jay Gardner, Pam Simonson, Matt Fullner, and Juell Fullner, ownership of Meyers Water Company; and

2. Authorizing Kenneth Van Gorder to withdraw from providing water utility service to the Meyers Water Company customers; and

3. Granting Meyers Water Company, Inc., a certificate of public convenience and necessity; and

4. Authorizing Meyers Water Company, Inc. to engage in and carry on the water utility service to the existing Meyers Water Company customers.

Application 04-02-027

(Filed February 10, 2004)

OPINION GRANTING APPLICATION

Summary

Kenneth Van Gorder seeks Commission authorization to sell and transfer ownership of Meyers Water Company to Jay Gardner, Pam Simonson, Matt Fullner, and Juell Fullner (Jay Gardner, et al.). The prospective purchasers have been operating or assisting in the operation of the water system since May 2003. The Commission's Water Division has investigated the proposed transfer and recommends approval. The application is granted.