Snapshot – December 2025

/ Newsletter / By
Barbara Daoust
General Manager
First Service Residential

If you missed the December 4 2025 Board of Directors meeting, here are the highlights of the Manager’s Report. The next meeting is scheduled for January 29th 2026.

Staff Changes

It is my pleasure to announce our newest member of the team Alexis Strauss-Kempf as Administrative Assistant. Please see her bio below.

Hi everyone! I’m Alexis, an Arizona native born and raised in Scottsdale. I’ve spent the past few years working as an office manager for Game and Fish as well as an Appliance Repair company, where I’ve learned how much I enjoy keeping things organized and running smoothly. I love connecting with people, finding ways to make things more efficient, and being part of a positive community. When I’m not working, you can usually find me enjoying the Arizona sunshine, spending time with friends and family, or tackling a creative project at home. I’m excited to get involved and get to know everyone here!

2026 Budget
The 2026 budgets and assessment rates were approved at the October 30, 2025, General Session meeting. Siena assessment will increase $7.00 per quarter ($217.00) and the VCA increases $5.00 per quarter ($108.00). The increase is effective January 1, 2026.

The 2026 Siena and VCA Budgets and Assessment Notices can be found on the community website at: https://ranchovistosohoa.com/yourvca/finance-and-reserves/.

2026 Community Events
The 2026 yard sale dates are April 11 and October 3 from 7:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The Fall Event is scheduled for October 24.

Call For Candidates
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 voting category, and one (1) for the Commercial voting category. The annual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026. Board applications can be found on the community website at: https://ranchovistosohoa.com/resident-information/forms/

Volunteer For A Committee
We are looking for volunteers to join the Nomination & Elections Committee for the 2027 Board elections. Appointments will be made on February 26, 2026, General Session meeting. Please find the Committee Application on the website 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 presented a report showing the present condition of the association’s irrigation system. Based on these findings, the association is considering three major repairs in 2026 to reduce water consumption: along Maspalomas Dr., Hidden Springs Dr., Woodburne Ave. (from RVB to Wildlife Ridge Park), and Wildlife Ridge Park.

Sealing & Crack Fill Projects
The association is currently working with the contractor, Roadrunner Paving & Asphalt Maintenance, to address the damage caused by a vehicle driven on the freshly seal-coated road in Siena. The work on the parking pad in Mirabella near 27 Mile trailhead has been completed.

Drainage Projects
➢ Big View Ct. Channel – Sky Island Restoration was selected to complete this project. The project commenced on November 17 and anticipated completion date is February 27, 2026.
➢ 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. – Project completed 9/25
  • Drainage repairs – 27 Mile Project completed. Big View Ct project is in progress and expected completion date is the end of February 2026.
  • Wall, restrooms, ramadas painting – Project completed 10/25.
  • Replace playground equipment at Somerset Canyon Park – The board selected to replace the current equipment with a Columbia Cascade Model. The equipment is on order.
  • Roof Tile Renovation for Wildlife Ridge, Hohokam Parks and Bell Tower – Project completed 8/25
  • Asphalt replacement for parking pad located in Mirabella near 27 Mile Trail head and sealing and crack fill for Siena’s roads – Completed 11/25
  • Drinking water fountain replacement – The board approved four drinking fountains to be replaced at 27 Mile, Big Wash, Sunset Ridge and Somerset Canyon Parks. Fountains have been installed. Project completed 10/25.

VCA Paint Palette

The new paint palette is available online at: