WATER/ICRJ/SNR/PTL/LEP: jlj Mailed 9/27/04

Decision 04-09-059 September 23, 2004

BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Joint Application of Vanya Rohner and of Bernard J. MacElhenny, Jr. for Commission Authorization of the Transfer Ownership and Control from Vanya Rohner to Bernard J. MacElhenny, Jr. of the Sonoma Springs Water Company, LLC and the Water System (WTD 412).

Application 04-03-031 (Filed March 26, 2004)

O P I N I O N

Summary

Vanya Rohner seeks Commission authorization to sell and transfer ownership of the Sonoma Springs Water Company, LLC (SSWC) to Bernard J. MacElhenny, Jr. Mr. MacElhenny has contracted with a licensed and certified

water company operator to provide operational and maintenance services. In addition he has retained the services of a former employee who is experienced in reading the meters of SSWC. The Commission's Water Division has investigated the proposed transfer and recommends approval. The application is granted.