Snapshot – October 2024

If you missed the September 26, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, here are the highlights of the Manager’s Report. The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2024.

Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Streetlights

The board will be reviewing proposals for the removal and disposal of the VCA streetlights at the September 26 meeting.  Staff has solicited bids for the monuments for Las Colinas, Sunset Ridge and Vistoso Highlands monuments that were tied into the streetlighting system. A conveyance agreement for the two streetlights along RVB near Honeybee Park has been drafted for the Town of Oro Valley consideration.

Entryway Monuments

Final inspection of this project has been scheduled for the week of September 16. The primary focus of this project was to reduce water consumption. The association will be saving approximately 600,000 gallons of water annually. The project included new low lighting, irrigation, plantings and installation of granite and boulders for the east and west monuments at RVB and Tangerine.

Capital Projects

• Granite Replenish Project – This project is completed. Approximately 6,078 tons of granite has been installed throughout the community.
• Concrete Repairs – Common area concrete repairs and replacement have been completed.
• Tennis Court Resurface Project – APEX has completed their portion of the project. Third Degree Recreation has ordered new net post mechanisms to customize the existing posts. New windscreens and bench shades have been ordered and will be installed when they arrive.
• Playground Equipment – Wood chips for the playgrounds at Hohokam, Somerset and Sunset Ridge Parks will be refreshed in October. Three playground panels for Hohokam Park are expected to arrive in October and will be installed upon arrival.

Drainage Projects

• Big View Ct. Channel – The association engineer and management will be meeting with the contractors to review the design plans and clarify the scope of work since there has been a great difference among estimates received.
• 27 Mile – Bids have been solicited on the scale back scope of work. Association engineer and management will meet with contractors to clarify the details of the project.
• Bridal Veil –The revised designs have been presented to the Town of Oro Valley for review.

Builder Transitions

➢ The Pulte Group will be addressing the roadways in the Valley Vista neighborhood. This project begins the week of September 23. Information has been emailed to members on road closures, traffic control plans, and schedules for each area. Questions on this project should be directed to the Town of Oro Valley or the Pulte Group.

Reserve Study Report

The updated copy of the reserve report has been posted to the website at www.ranchovistosohoa.com under the “Your VCA” tab. The study completed by Association Reserves indicates that as of January 1, 2025, the VCA reserves are 72.4% funded.

Architectural & Landscaping Guidelines

Recently the board approved detailed language on the replacement and maintenance of mailboxes. This section is below for your reference. The updates version of the guidelines and architectural review form can be found on the association’s website at www.ranchovistosohoa.com under the “Resident Info” tab. Mailboxes: Residential mailboxes shall be maintained by the homeowner, box, post and flag shall be kept in good condition, consistent with the neighborhood standard of style and color. Black mailboxes must be replaced with a black mailbox. Repainting an existing black mailbox must use flat or matted black paint. Mailboxes in neighborhoods that are other than black shall be replaced with a similar style, color and finish. Any changes to the mailbox and /or post requires submittal of ALC form.

2025 Budget

The Finance Committee has reviewed the proposed 2025 budget and will be meeting with the board on Monday, October 7 to discuss the details. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for the October 24, 2024, board meeting.

Fall Events

The fall yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, from 7:00am until 2:00pm. This event will be advertised, and signage will be placed in the community as per the Town of Oro Valley permitting requirements. The fall event will be held at Hohokam Park from 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, October 26. AAA Landscape will be sponsoring this community event.

E-Statement Promotion

All members that elected to receive E-Statements will be entered into a drawing for the months of November and December to receive a $100 gift card. For more information on how to sign up for EStatements please go to the association’s website https://ranchovistosohoa.com or contact the office either at [email protected] or call 520-354-2729.