News & Information
7/17/2026, 7:55pm
***NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED ON THE WHEEL!***
The Lincoln County Commissioners have issued a Stage 1 Fire Restriction (an open burning and fireworks ban) effective July 14 at
12:01am.
**Well Project Status**
The new line and booster pumps are up and running. All those with existing in-house booster pumps should have those turned off now, and should consider removing them completely. There is still some "wrap up" work to be done, but we are essentially through the meat of the project and are now reaping the rewards of this very long process. Enjoy our increased water pressure, increased well production, and increased storage tank capacity!
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The 2026 annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 (location TBD).
BWR ISD Elections for 2026
In December 2026 we will have mail-in elections for two board member positions of two years each (president and treasurer positions). Please give serious consideration to running!
BWR Improvement & Service District
You will find all the information on the ISD and the well project (current and historical) and meeting materials from all the ISD's public meetings on the BWR ISD web page linked in the lefthand
navigation column.
General News and Information
Basic Cost Information:
- The annual dues for BWR POA are $1600, due in full each February or via payment plan with final payment being May 1 each year. Dues are mainly used for road maintenance and snow removal.
- Water is $50 per tap per month until September 2026, at which time the monthly cost will revert to our pre-2021 cost of $32 per month as per Resolution 2021-3; Resolution 2017-3-Amended set our water rates at $32 per month for operational expenses; 10,000 gallons included in that $32 per month; and $0.005 per gallon for all usage above 10,000 gallons per month. Those amounts will likely be adusted over time as we get a better handle on actual usage, but such adjustments will only happen via public meeting.
- There is also a $450 per lot per year tax assmentment through the BWR Improvement & Service District that is a part of your property taxes; that money is being used to create a maintenance/replacement fund for the system and will also be used to help pay off our loan.
- Garbage removal and driveway snow removal are each owner's individual responsibility.
- Each home has its own septic system. It is recommended that you have your septic system pumped out every 2 to 5 years to avoid problems, such as sewage backup into your house.
No Trailers on the Wheel in the Winter: Due to the constant problems of trailers getting stuck on our roads in the winter months, all our roads are posted as TRAILERS PROHIBITED IN WINTER (Nov. - Apr.). We ask the vacation homeowners to please relay this information to all their winter renters. It has been suggested that renters can park their snowmobile trailers at the McCoy Creek parking area in the winter.
Firewise Programs: Lincoln County has a Wildfire Prevention website and it includes information about the Alpine Area Wildfire Protection Coaltion (AAWPC) that provides home zone ignition inspections to help you make your property firewise.
Homeowners Insurance: Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover service lines or sewer/septic systems without riders to the policy. Service line coverage will cover your water line from the curbstop to your home (usually to $10,000); sewer/septic coverage will cover your septic system (usually to $10,000). You might want to ask your homeowner insurance provider about these riders.
Dogs Left to Run Loose on the Wheel: Thank you to our owners for their cooperation on this issue. Please do not let your dog(s) run loose; they could get hit on the roads, they could follow walkers or bicylcists out of the subdivision onto the highway, they could cause damage to a member's property and/or pets, and/or they could innocently incite other members' dogs on the Wheel to bark and/or misbehave. Covenant #22 states:
For the safety of others and their pets, and for the respect of all members’ property and privacy, pets owned or cared for by a member are the explicit responsibility of the member. At all times the member or caretaker is required to contain such pets on the member’s property by whatever method so long as it is effective. All pets exercised beyond the confines of the member’s property are to be under supervision and effective control by leash, so that the rights of others are preserved.
Building on The Wheel. Please follow the Protective Covenants and Servitudes requirements for building, and submit any building plans to the Architechual Committee (see below for list of committee members) before finalizing your building plans. Also, when adding a tap for a new build, the connection fee must be paid in full in advance and the work for adding the tap must be coordinated with the ISD so a water meter can be procured and be added to our system.
What to do When the Power Goes Out. From time to time, the power in our area can go out; sometimes for just a moment and sometimes for an hour or more. In the case of a longer outage (hour or more), we ask that during the time the power is out you refrain from using water as much as possible. When the power is out, the well pump is not operating so the well water is not being replenished and any water used is not being replaced. Please keep this in mind when we have power outages. Thank you!
WATER PAYMENTS TO BWR POA versus BWR ISD
This is a reminder to all BWR owners that BWR POA and BWR ISD are two separate entities and cannot co-mingle funds. When you pay your dues, you are paying BWR POA. When you pay your water bills, you are paying BWR ISD.
BWR POA is the property owners' association and is responsible for the roads and the CCRs. BWR ISD is the improvement and service district (a legal taxing authority of Lincoln County) and is responsible for the well/water system.
Please do not pay the incorrect entity when paying dues (BWR POA) or water bills (BWR ISD). Thanks!
Also, please be aware that any outstanding bills on your property (water or dues) will cause problems should you wish to sell your property. All obligations to the POA and the ISD must be paid in full for the title of a property to be free and clear.
Motorized Vehicle Use
As stated in the Protective Covenants, "Use of the roads by all motorized vehicles, including motorcycles, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), are restricted to only entry and exit, as the roads are not to be used as recreational tracks or trails."
Outdoor Water Usage
We recommend that for outdoor water use (for flowers/yards/gardens/greenhouses) you consider installing your own cistern to capture rainwater/snowmelt and use it for outdoor purposes. A cistern would benefit you by giving you a source for outdoor water and benefit the BWR homeowners by putting less of a strain on the well system. Possible local resources for cisterns are Falls Plumbing Supply in Idaho Falls, Cal-Ranch in Idaho Falls, Tractor Supply in Afton, and the Big R Store in Jackson.
BWR POA Board
President & Board Member: Mark Mosgeller (2-year term expires in August 2026)
Vice President & Board Member: Nick Cummings (2-year term expires in August 2026)
Treasurer & Board Member: Ada Austin (2-year term expires in August 2025)
Secretary: Dawn Manfredi (1-year continuing appointment)
Email:BWRPOA@gmail.com
BWR POA Committees
Roads Administration: Nick Cummings, Mark Mosgeller
Architectural: Dave Penning, Peggy Gwin, Juline Christofferson
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