Bachelor Switch Water Users Association

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Bachelor Switch Water Users Association (BSWUA) was formed in 1972 by the developers of Panoramic Heights and Whispering Pines. The association was named for the nearby railroad switch on the former Denver & Rio Grande railroad, running between Ridgway and Ouray. Being in the county, the developers entered into an agreement with the City of Ouray to provide potable water to BSWUA’s own water delivery system. At present, BSWUA has built sufficient infrastructure to serve our entire service area which totals ninety properties. Future needs involve normal maintenance and the installation of taps for properties with county building permits.

BSWUA is a member (customer) owned association with a charter and bylaws. Membership meetings are generally held annually to elect directors and discuss other matters of interest to the membership. Since the City of Ouray is currently without water meters, BSWUA also operates without water meters and charges an annually adjusted flat fee for service based on the City of Ouray annual charges to BSWUA.

The BSWUA Directors are: Laszlo Kubinyi, Peggy Lindsey, and Corey Tocher.

The BSWUA Officers are: Laszlo Kubinyi-President, Corey Tocher-Vice President, Trisha Oakland-Treasurer/Secretary

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Latest News

2026 Budget

Jan 8, 2026

2026 Budget Expected Income:  Billings:  Water Fees: 106,882.92 Maintenance Fees: 4,911.42 Operational Fees: 6,979.35 Assumed Interest Earned: $1,121.14 Total: 119,894.83 Expected Expenses:                          Water fees paid to the City of Ouray:                ...

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2026 BSWUA Board Meeting Minutes

Jan 7, 2026

Minutes of the BSWUA Board Meeting January 6, 2026 Download PDF Version Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Laszlo Kubinyi at 4:02 pm. Board Members present in person: Laszlo Kubinyi, Peggy Lindsey, Trisha Oakland Proof of Quorum to Conduct...

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Revised Bylaws-October 20, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

All, here are the Bylaws revised October 20, 2025 to include member voted changes and approved by your Directors. Bylaws-Revised October 20, 2025  

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2025 BWSUA Annual Member Meeting Minutes

Sep 17, 2025

Minutes of the 2025 BSWUA Annual Meeting August 27, 2025 Citizens State Bank building, Ouray Read PDF Version Call to order: The meeting was called to order by President Laszlo Kubinyi at 5:02 pm. Members present in person: Laszlo & Kathryn Kubinyi, Justin...

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Fire hydrant tests, 2025

Aug 27, 2025

Preview attachment image000001.jpg image000001.jpg 96 KB The fire hydrants were tested in May, 2025 b for function and pressure readings by Ed Witherspoon from Blackford Construction. The jpg image shows his handwritten notes of the...

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BOD special meeting minutes on8/26/2025

Aug 27, 2025

BSWUA  Board of Directors Meeting on 8/26/2025   On 8/26/2025, at 1:50pm Laszlo Kubinyi President of Bachelor Switch Water Users Association called a special meeting of the Board of Directors electronically.   The participants were Laszlo Kubinyi President,...

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BSWUA News Summary for 2024/2025

Aug 8, 2025

                               BSWUA News Summary for 2024/2025   Dear Members, In order to be well informed for our Annual Meeting  here are some important and major developments from the last year. Our organization is in good standing financially and with our...

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PO Box 256
Ouray, CO 81427

bswuassociation@gmail.com

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