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Resident urges council to consider solar for streetlights to cut utility costs
Summary
During public comment, resident John Hicks told the council Uintah pays $17–$20 per month for city lights and suggested switching to solar streetlights to eliminate ongoing payments to Rocky Mountain Power; the chair said staff would "look into it."
John Hicks (S6), a resident speaking during public comment, urged the council to consider solar options for the city’s streetlights, saying the current per‑light cost on the city website is about $17 to $20 per month to Rocky Mountain Power.
Hicks suggested installing solar‑powered fixtures to avoid monthly power payments and cited a cemetery installation as an example of placing local infrastructure on standalone poles. The chair (S2) responded that staff would investigate the idea and report back if further study or procurement steps were warranted.
No staff cost estimate or timeline for evaluation was provided during the meeting; the item was recorded as public comment for potential follow‑up.
