Bath, New York 14810
March 19, 2001

Congressman Amory Houghton,

Dear Sir:

I am a tenant at Lake Country Estates Mobile home park in Bath, New York, owned by Paul Wilson III.

I heat my home with gas which comes from Bath Municipal Utilities Corporation.

There are 113 gas heated units in the park; 99% of these people are senior citizens living on a fixed income.

Recently we received notice from the owner of the Park Paul Wilson III that there would be an increase of $55.00 per month. Some units are increased to $60.00 per month. This appears not fair that one should be charged a different rate.

Heating units are not individually metered. We would be paying $110.00 per month for heat and expected to pay this for 12 months.

As tenants with no meters we are penalized when applying for HEAP program. The amount allowed is only $50.00 per year due to not being metered. We have no way to tell how much gas we are using.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could offer some help.

I am enclosing a copy of my letter which I received concerning this matter.

Respectfully,

Helen D. Brown

LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, INC.
EAST WASHINGTON STREET
BATH, NY 14810
February 13, 2001

Brown
30 ASH
LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES
BATH, NY 14810

Reference: NINETY DAY NOTICE OF
ASSESSMENT/RENTAL FEES
FOR LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES
MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY

Dear Tenant;

We are sorry to inform you, that effective June 1, 2001 the Assessment/Rental Fee for 30, ASH will have a increase of $55. Your rent will be $323.06 for June. (June will still be under STAR) July rent will be with the increase $339.77.

The increase is due to the excessive increase in heating cost. Anyone heating with gas this winter has been aware of the rising cost around us. Unfortunately, we here at Lake Country Estates have not been immune to the increase. The rising cost has not passed us by. Lake Country Estates, has enjoyed the low affordable prices of BEG&W for sometime. This apparently is all in the past. BEG&W has said the price may still yet increase. If this is so, we would like you to prepared for yet another increase in January 2002, or sooner. Maybe we will be lucky and the prices will stabilize and drop off. If this is so, maybe we also will be able to have a drop off in price. The gas prices have doubled in cost per unit used since last year. The only way to regulate each homes heating cost would be to have individual meters installed. Management has asked for individual metering. At this time the utility company does not feel they can do this. Call or write, to BEG&W, express your concern for the need of individual meters for your gas. This is the only way for you to regulate your own individual heating, cost and usage.

Rent received in the office prior to 4:00 P.M. on the 5th of the month is eligible for a $10.00 discount. Rent must be paid IN THE CORRECT AMOUNT to be eligible for the discount. Rent that is mailed, should be post marked by the 3rd to take advantage of the discount. After the 15th of the month your gross rent is subject to a 5% late fee.

Respectfully;

Paul J. Wilson III