Greetings from the Board – October 2024

VCA Updates

We are finishing the budget for 2025 and will vote on approving the budget at our October 24^th meeting (on zoom at 5:30 pm).  If you cannot attend the meeting,  you may look at the budget on-line sometime in early November.  

Arizona House Bill 2298

This is the bill passed in 2023 that will either eliminate the ability of HOA’s to issue violations for on-street parking on public roads or will require the HOA’s to hold a vote and if the majority approves, the HOA can continue to enforce no on-street parking rules.  VCA plans to hold the vote concurrent with the March 2025 election of directors for the Board (a special vote on just the parking issue would cost the HOA approximately $25,000).

Without the HOA having authority over on-street parking on public roadways, the Town of Oro Valley’s parking restrictions would be in place and those restrictions only cover blocking driveways, fire hydrants and mailboxes or if a vehicle doesn’t move for 48 hours.  This isn’t just cars!  RV’s, boats, trailers, etc.

The Rancho Vistoso HOA board and many of the committee members will attend the Fall Event at Hohokam Park on Saturday October 26^th.  Please stop by for prizes & activities and, of course, feel free to let the Board know of any issues you may have and/or thank us for volunteering.

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.

Did You Know – October 2024

Interesting facts about Arizona:

The Saguaro cactus blossom is the state flower
While many different flowers can grow and thrive in Arizona, the official state flower is the Saguaro cactus blossom. This flower grows on the Saguaro cactus, one of the most important plants in Arizona.

Since 1931, the flower has been recognized as a symbol for the area. The flowers are white and waxy in texture, making them easily recognizable.

The Navajo Nation is within Arizona’s borders
The Navajo Native Americans have a long and rich history and culture. They were crucial for US victories during WWII and have contributed to much of the state culture in Arizona.

So, it’s no surprise that the Navajo Nation reservation, the largest reservation in the country, is within Arizona territory. Due to the size of the reservation, it also spans parts of Utah and New Mexico.

Arizona is home to one of the “seven natural wonders”
If you’re looking for Arizona cool facts, you’ll be happy to find out that it’s the home of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon is a natural marvel that is one of a kind on Earth.

The canyon is one of the most important monuments in the US. As such, it draws visitors from all over the US and from around the globe.

The state doesn’t observe daylight savings
If you’re tired of changing your clock twice a year for daylight savings, you should consider moving to Arizona. The state doesn’t adjust the clock during the spring and keeps the same time all year.

Hawaii is the only other state in the country that doesn’t observe DST. The only exception to this rule is the Navajo Nation, which is a sovereign territory within Arizona’s borders.