Lind Council approves streetlight conversion

The Lind Town Council approved the LED Streetlight Conversion Agreement with Avista Utilities during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Clerk/Treasurer Kim Michaels presented the document and stated the agreement allows Avista to convert the existing Avista owned streetlights to LED for better energy efficiency. Michaels said the town received funding through the Transportation Improvement Board for the conversion for the project, and it will be at no cost to the town.

Councilmember Paula Bell questioned the cost of the conversion without the funding. Michaels said the cost of the conver...