Snapshot – November 2025

/ Newsletter / By
Barbara Daoust
General Manager
First Service Residential

If you missed the October 30, 2025 Board of Directors meeting, here are the highlights of the Manager’s Report.

Staff Changes

It is my pleasure to announce Debbie Deptula has been promoted to the Assistant Manager’s position and introduce Ishanayna Shelley, Community Standard Coordinator, as our new team member to Vistoso. Please see their bios below.

My name is Debbie Deptula and I’ve found great pleasure in supporting the Vistoso Community and helping daily operations to run smoothly. It’s rewarding to see how our efforts contribute with guiding residents towards becoming involved in their community. The VCA is beautiful and with my ten years of experience in HOA, I will strive to continue improving upon it.

My name is Ishanayna Shelley, and I have three years of experience in property management, including my previous role as an Accounts Manager for The Pacific and Malibu. These positions have equipped me with a strong background in financial management, escalated resident relations, and operational oversight. I am confident that my skills and professional experience will allow me to contribute with accuracy, accountability, and consistency in meeting the expectations of our team. I look forward to meeting and working with you all!

2026 Budget

The board met with the Finance Committee to review and discuss the budget in detail on October 7, 2025. Committee requests from the Communication and Parks & Landscape Committee were also presented and considered.

The Siena budget reflects a $7.00 per quarter increase from $210.00 to $217.00 ($28.00 annually). The 2026 budget for the VCA represents a $5.00 per quarter increase from $103.00 to $108.00 ($20.00 annually). If passed the assessment increase will take effect on January 1, 2026.

The board will be adopting the 2026 Siena and VCA budgets on October 30, 2025, at the General Session Meeting.

Community Events

The fall yard sale took place on Saturday, October 18 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM and the fall event was at Sunset Ridge Park on Saturday, October 25. AAA Landscape is sponsoring the Fall Event.

The board will be discussing dates for next year’s events at the October 2025 General Session Meeting. The proposed yard sale dates for 2026 are April 11 & October 3, and for the Fall Event on October 24.

Call For Candidates

The Nomination & Election Committee will be meeting next month in preparation for the 2026 board election. The call for candidates will be mailed/emailed on December 12, 2025, to VCA members. There will be two (2) openings for the Single-Family voting category, one (1) for the Other Single Family category, and one (1) for the Commercial category. The annual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Volunteer For A Committee

If you do not have time to serve on the VCA board, consider joining a committee. Application forms can be found at https://ranchovistosohoa.com/resident-information/forms/

VCA Office

Please note our new address: 1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd., #111, Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Water Audit

AAA Landscape will be presenting the findings of the water audit at the October 22, 2025 board meeting.

Sealing & Crack Fill Project

The board selected Roadrunner Paving & Asphalt Maintenance to seal and crack fill Siena roadways and remove & replace the parking pad in Mirabella near 27 Mile trailhead. Work on the parking pad is scheduled for November 3, and the roadway project for Siena is scheduled for November 10 and November 13.

Drainage Projects

  • Big View Ct. Channel – Sky Island Restoration was selected to complete this project. The project is in the permitting process with the Town of Oro Valley.
  • Bridal Veil – This project is currently on hold until the completion of the 27 Mile and Big View Ct. projects.

2025 Capital Projects

The following capital projects have been slated and budgeted for 2025:

  • RVB streetlight removal – Project completed 1/30/25.
  • Irrigation repairs along Desert Fairways and Innovation Park Dr. – This project is completed.
  • Drainage repairs – 27 Mile Project has been completed, and trail is open to members. Big View Ct project is in the permitting process with TOV.
  • Wall, restrooms, ramadas painting – The board has selected Facelift Painting. This project is completed.
  • Replace playground equipment at Somerset Canyon Park – Columbia Cascade Model ordered.
  • Roof Tile Renovation – Roofsavers selected; work on Wildlife Ridge, Hohokam Parks, and Bell Tower has been completed.
  • Asphalt replacement and seal/crack fill work for Siena roads and Mirabella parking pad.
  • Drinking water fountain replacement – Four fountains have been approved and delivered.

VCA Paint Palette

The new paint palette is available online at: