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,
July 07, 2025 in the LWL conference room. Present were Commissioner Peter Cooper, Commissioner Ralph Ross, Commissioner Linda MacNeil (via conference call), CEO Lori Hogan, and Operations Manager Justen Elliott.
Public in attendance – none
MINUTES REVIEW:
The minutes of June 16, 2025, regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting were reviewed. Commissioner Ross made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
The roll call vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0
APPOINTMENTS:
None
CUSTOMER & PUBLIC CONCERNS:
No update on street light project as we are still waiting for quotes.
OPERATIONS MANAGER:
Mr. Elliott provided an update on the current list of water & electric projects:
Two Bodies (St. Johnsbury Road) – Electric crew is back today, and we hope to string wire next week and energize.
12 Pole Expansion – Broomstick – Completed to the meter pedestal, this was a good size job.
Lafayette Substation – Meeting with Dis~Tran was held on June 17th, they refreshed the quote, and the price went up from $335,000 to $350,000. The payment terms are 10% with order, 20% with purchase order and remaining balance 30 days after receipt.
Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to transfer $350,000 from the Deferred Capital Reserve – Electric fund to the operating account to cover the purchase order with Dis~Tran, seconded by Commissioner Ross.
The roll call vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0
Cottage Street – the town is working on Cottage Street. We are assisting with locating the water lines. Still questions about the impact on our water main. Next meeting with the project team is scheduled for Tues, July 8th.
Theatre Up – The town is granting an easement for us to set a pole for the benefit of Theatre Up.
Bethlehem Hollow – Still waiting on quotes to complete project.
CEO & TREASURER:
Mrs. Hogan reviewed a RFP for a water rate analysis. At the previous meeting there were a lot of questions from the commissioners about water rates. Mrs. Hogan recommends comprehensive study be completed now that we have the Asset Management Plan for the water system.
Mrs. Hogan discussed the bike system being added to Trackside and the rail trail parking. There may be power needs for both. The snowmobile club is also a consideration, but we have yet to be apprised of their potential needs.
Mrs. Hogan discussed the fire on Meadow Street over the weekend. We incurred 12 hours of double-time for staff to cut power and to maintain the pump house and water flow. The fire consumed more than 300,000 gallons. Mrs. Hogan discussed if there was a standard for insurance reimbursement for costs in these situations.
Mrs. Hogan reviewed the community support program for 2024 and 2023. Commissioner Cooper noted the total was significantly less than in previous years. He recommends Mrs. Hogan review the list in comparison to the other years to identify the major variances.
Mrs. Hogan reported that a $78,000 check was received from the RGGI program and that we’ll issue the appropriate credit to each customer during the July billing period.
Mrs. Hogan will meet with Chief Miller to discuss the hydrant fees for 2026. We were hoping for a phased in increase to get this rate to represent closer to market. We are billing less than 30% compared to other towns.
Mrs. Hogan updated the commissioners on the budget transfer of funds from the electric tree trimming to the water transmission line clearing in the amount of $10,000. She believes this was a budget error and will not impact the tree trimming program.
Mrs. Hogan requested that we enter non-public session for reasons of personnel as allowed under RSA 91-A:3, II (a).
Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to enter non-public session for reasons listed in RSA 91-A:3 II (a), seconded by Commissioner Ross.
The roll call vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
At 1:45 pm Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to close non-public session, seconded by Commissioner Ross.
The roll call vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
Commissioner MacNeil made a motion to seal the minutes of the non-public session, seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
The roll call vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0
GENERAL/OTHER BUSINESS:
None
MEETING ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board Commissioner Ross made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
The vote was in favor of the motion 3-0-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 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.