The Board meets on the first and third Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. and are held in the department conference room at 65 Lafayette Ave, Littleton. Board meetings are open to the public and time is allotted for public comments at each meeting.
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The regularly scheduled business meeting of the Littleton Water and Light (LWL) Board of Commissioners (BOC) began at 1:00 p.m. on Monday,
December 2, 2024 in the LWL conference room. Present were Commissioner Peter Cooper, Commissioner Ralph Ross, Commissioner Linda MacNeil, Line Supervisor Justen Elliott, Director of Finance Lori Hogan, and Superintendent Thomas Considine.
MINUTES REVIEW:
The minutes of the November 19, 2024 regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting were reviewed. Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
The vote was in favor of the motion 2-0-1.
Commissioner Ross abstained from the votes as he was not present for this meeting.
LINE SUPERVISORS REPORT:
1. Mr. Elliott advised the BOC the snowstorm that occurred on Thanksgiving Day caused minimal interruption of service and little damage. Only three (3) minor trouble calls were reported over the entire holiday weekend and involved a small number of services.
2. The cost for LWL to install and hang Christmas decorations around town is valued at about $8,000, this does not include overhead expenses. LWL personnel spent most of the week of November 11th installing and assisting others in preparation for the holidays. LWL will incur additional expenses in the removal of the decorations.
3. The new line bucket truck should arrive either late this month or early next month. LWL will have to retire the vehicle when it has been delivered to the manufacturer Hooksett facility.
4. I.C. Reed electrical contractors have been asked to provide several quotes for work on LWL projects that includes the new 15 kV upgrade of the Lafayette Substation and changing crossarm and insulators along line 30 between South Street and Burndy Road.
DIRECTOR of FINANCE and HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT:
1. LWL’s annual Christmas luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday,
December 11, 2024 and will be hosted by the Beal House Restaurant. This is a more cost-effective alternative than LWL hosting internally and having a catered meal provided.
2. Mrs. Hogan reviewed the highlights of the financial statements for the month ended September 2024 with the Commissioners. Several variances as compared to the budget were discussed and explained by Mrs. Hogan. The BOC agreed to have Mrs. Hogan distribute the approved Profit and Loss financial statement for the month ended September 2024 to the Town of Littleton.
3. Mrs. Hogan informed the BOC that she has been working with the NHDES regarding drafting and article to be placed of the 2025 Town of Littleton (TOL) Warrant requesting 1.2 million dollars to respond to the changes mandated under the 2023 changes to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR). If authorized LWL will be eligible for up to 75% principal forgiveness on the funds utilized up to 1.2 million under NHDES State Revolving Fund. A 2/3 majority vote in the affirmative is required.
Commissioner MacNeil stated that the TOL bond hearing is scheduled for January 21, 2025.
Following some additional discussion Commissioner Ross made a motion to request the funds from the NHDES State Revolving Fund as proposed to address the change proposed by the LCRR, and to authorize Mrs. Hogan to proceed with discussions with both the NHDES and TOL to have an article placed on the 2025 TOL warrant. Seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
GENERAL/OTHER BUSINESS:
Mr. Considine suggested that the meeting be moved to a nonpublic session to discuss a matter that may involve a confidential contractual power supply matter in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II (e).
Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to enter Nonpublic Session in accordance with RSA 91-A:3, II (e) as proposed. Seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
Commissioner Cooper called for a roll call vote to enter nonpublic session.
Commissioner Ross – Yes, Commissioner MacNeil – Yes, Commissioner Cooper-Yes.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
Entered nonpublic session at 1:23 pm
Public session reconvened at 1:30 p.m.
Commissioner MacNeil made a motion that the minutes of the nonpublic session remain SEALED. Seconded by Commissioner Ross
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to amend the existing power supply energy settlement agreement with the White Mountain Hydroelectric Corporation as discussed. The term of the agreement shall be five (5) years beginning January 1, 2025 and terminating on December 31, 2030. Mrs. Hogan is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of LWL. Seconded by Commissioner Ross.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Ross.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.
The regularly scheduled Commissioner’s meeting is held twice monthly on the first and third Monday, at 1:00 p.m., in the Department’s conference room.