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Vol. 60 No. 13
March 29, 2025
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Subletting, Board Election and Solar Initiatives Among Topic Discussed at March 28 Open Board Meeting BY DANIELLE CRUZ and ROZAAN BOONE
The Gallery Session at the March 26th Open Board meeting held in the Dreiser Auditorium featured several shareholders who signed up to address the Board and Management about community issues. Board President Rod Saunders introduced the first speaker, Cheryl Martin, who raised the issue of the community’s kiddie parks being used by dog owners as dog parks and related sanitary concerns since children do utilize the parks. Board President Saunders said it has been observed that there are exponentially more dogs in the community. “We do have a concern about cooperators not cleaning up behind their dogs. It’s an issue that we will be sure that we are addressing and we will be emphatic about (Continued on page 2)
New Riverbay Director of Utility Assets
On Monday, March 24, Riverbay Executive General Manager Marvin L. Walton announced the appointment of Egan Anders as the new Director of Utility Assets (Power Plant). Mr. Anders started with Riverbay in July of 2019, working under the direction of the former director Anthony Ligato. Since Mr. Ligato’s retirement in early 2024, Mr. Anders has severed as interim director, overseeing the daily operations of the Riverbay Power Plant. “I am greatly appreciative of the confidence placed in me by my peers, the Executive Team and the Board. I know better than anyone that that confidence is built directly on top of the support given to me by my experienced and driven team,” Egan Anders said Mr. Anders. He also emphasized his leadership philosophy, stating, “I believe deeply in the leadership advice given to me by [former general manager] Noel Ellison – build a team of smart people and support them.” Looking ahead, Mr. Anders outlined his vision for the success of the Power Plant. “Here at the Power Plant, I see success as measured by safety, efficiency, and reliability. What that means for the residents here is, conformability, trust and, everyone’s favorite – lower carrying charges.” —Brandi Simpson
CCPD Recruits Undergo OCR Training
On Friday, March 21, Public Safety’s newest recruits underwent OC Spray training, better known as pepper spray. CCPD’S Training Unit supervised the new recruits to familiarize them with what to expect in case they are attacked with pepper spray. Recruits were sprayed, instructed to say their name, rank and serial number, and then required to run through a series of stations to execute attack maneuvers. This training is vital to CCPD officers in the event that suspects unexpectedly attack the officers with substances like pepper spray. This is a critical reminder to the recruits to stay vigilant and be prepared to defend themselves. Photo by Brandi Simpson
Management Report
(The following Management Report was presented at the March 26, 2025 Open Board Meeting held in the Bartow Center.) Management Report
Marvin Walton
Executive General Manager On behalf of Douglas Elliman Property Management, Managing Agent, we are delighted to present the Management Report for Riverbay Corporation for the period ending February 28, 2024. This Management Report provides updates with the following elements: • Public Safety – Peace Officer Staffing Levels • Fiscal Year 24/25 Operating Budget • Convector initiatives Public Safety Staffing Peace Officer staffing levels in the Public Safety department remain at 76 or 81.7% of the 93 Peace Officer positions budgeted in the department. As of March 26, 2025, the following provide the status of Peace Officers’ staffing in the department:
• 14 officers who graduated from the Training Academy on December 9, 2024, are detailed on every shift/tour and are working closely with other fully commissioned Peace Officers throughout the community. • 18 recruits remain in the in-house Peace Officer Training Academy that began on February 3, 2025. • 16 vacancies are being advertised for the recruitment of the next class at the Training Academy. • 1 vacancy is being advertised for a detective. Fiscal Year 24/25 Operating Budget The Operating Budget provides for direct and indirect services to the shareholders of the Corporation. Fiscal Year 24/25 for the Corporation
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Join the 2025 Riverbay Board Election Committee We are excited to announce that Riverbay Board Directors Leah Graham and Monique Coleman will co-chair the 2025 Board of Directors’ Election Committee. The 2025 Riverbay Board of Directors’ election is going to be unique this year, because the NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) is requiring in-person voting by all shareholders. The election theme will be comm-U-N-I-T-Y, because "unity" is a key part of cooperative living and we're not just neighbors; we're a community. The 2025 Election Committee needs shareholder-volunteers to serve! If you are passionate about our community and want to make a difference, please consider joining this year’s Election Committee. Your involvement will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth and successful election process. To join the Election Committee, email riverbay2025election@riverbaycorp.com and come to an information session on Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m., where you can learn more. This meeting will be held in-person at Bartow Center, Rm. 31. To join the meeting virtually, use https://tinyurl. com/3mjxbk4h; Meeting #: 2870 286 8843, Password: aVtQpPeY865 (28877739 when dialing from a phone or video system); or use the QR Code on the right.. To join by phone, dial 1-650-479-3208, Access Code: 2870 286 8843. Together, we can achieve great things! –Leah Graham and Monique Coleman Co-chairs, 2025 Election Committee