Snapshot – July 2023

In case you missed the June 29, 2023 Board of Directors meeting, below is a “snapshot” of the General Manager’s report to the community.  The entire report begins on page 8 in the June 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Click Here to download the PDF.

RVB Street Lights

• The VCA Board President and General Manager met with Town of Oro Valley (TOV) Mayor, Joe Winfield, to discuss the streetlights along Rancho Vistoso Blvd (RVB) within the Sun City neighborhood. The TOV has placed this topic on hold until the new Town Manager takes his seat. There was a commitment to include VCA in these discussions. The VCA Board will be meeting with Monrad Engineering regarding the completed pilot project which included the installation of 12 fixtures along RVB .

Wildlife Fencing Project

• AAA Landscape will be providing a proposal to re-landscape the entryways for both Big Wash Overlook Place and Scenic Overlook Place.   

Signage

• The signage has been installed on the entrance to the new VCA office. 
• The two missing letters on the Vistoso Highlands sign located on Rancho Vistoso Blvd and Vistoso Highlands have been installed.

Capital Projects

• Irrigation – Management is in the process of soliciting bids for this project which includes the common areas along Innovation Drive between Rancho Vistoso Blvd. & Tangerine Rd. and Desert Fairway Dr. between La Canada Dr. and Hidden Springs Dr.
• Painting – The painting projects scheduled for this year are completed.

Erosion Projects

• Big View Ct. Channel – Big View Ct. Channel – The VCA Board approved the scope of work to address the additional erosion uncovered in the drainage channel.  Once the updated design is received, a copy will be forward to the Town of Oro Valley for approval.
• 27 Mile – The VCA Board has authorized an engineering study and design to address the slope grade at the trailhead entrance. Once the design is received a copy will be sent to the Town or Oro Valley for approval.  After the original construction contractor was selected, they indicated they would not sign the contract.  Management is presently soliciting additional bids for this project.
• Bridal Veil – On May 30, 2023, the VCA Board met with VCA Engineer Tracy Bogardus, FirstService representatives, and Town of Oro Valley Engineer John Spiker to discuss the design options to repair the drainage channel at Bridal Veil located in the Horizon neighborhood. The Board will be considering an addendum to the scope of work that was previously approved from Bogardus Engineering at the June 29th meeting. The channel will be designed to end at the VCA property line.

VCA Facilities

• The association has entered into an agreement with OVPD to permit police officers to patrol and arrest individuals at our community facilities. The appropriate signage has been ordered and will be installed shortly at all VCA parks and trails.

Entryway Monuments

• The association is requesting proposals to refurbish the entrance monuments located on Rancho Vistoso Blvd & Tangerine Rd and Ranch Vistoso Blvd & Oracle Rd. The proposals will be reviewed by the Parks & Landscape Committee and then will go to the Board for consideration. The project goal is to reduce water usage while giving maximum appeal to the entrances of the community.

Architectural Design Plans

• Conceptual design & landscape plans have been submitted to the VCA for a 132-apartment development at the old Vistoso Golf Course location. The plans are in the review process by the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee. Representatives of the Planning Group were informed that there were many items that did not conform with the VCA guidelines. This project will also be reviewed by the Town of Oro Valley Planning & Zoning Committee for code and general plan compliance. Members can find the documents submitted on this project at the association’s website at www.ranchovistosohoa.com.

Reserve Study

• Association Reserves will be conducting an on-site inspection for the master association 2024 report. This is an important tool to assist the association to budget for the replacement and repair of major components of the association. The draft copy should be ready during the month of July in time for budget preparation.