Vol. 60 No. 37
September 20, 2025
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Four Incumbents and One Former Board Director Score Seats on Riverbay Board of Directors
Leslie Peterson By ROZAAN BOONE Four of the five incumbents seeking re-election were successful in their bid for re-election, along with one former Board director, the 2025 Election Committee certified on Tuesday evening, Sept. 16, at a meeting held in the Dreiser Auditorium. Co-chairs of the Election Committee, Board Directors Leah Graham and Monique Coleman, certified the election results as reported by the independent election vendor, YesElec-
Daryl Johnson
Leah Richardson
tions. The top five vote getters in the election, Leslie Peterson, received 2,829 votes; followed by Daryl Johnson with 2,727 votes; Leah Richardson, 2,631 votes; Kevin Lambright, 2,036 votes and Bishop Angelo Rosario with 2,035 votes. Directors Peterson, Johnson, Richardson and Lambright are incumbent directors who ran for re-election, and Bishop Rosario is a former director who did not run for re-election to the (Continued on page 2)
Riverbay to Host Career Expo on September 26 By DANIELLE CRUZ Riverbay Corporation will be hosting a Community Career Expo on Friday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium. Representatives from several departments will be on hand to present available positions, the skills required, and an overview of each department’s role.
While physical applications and resumes will not be accepted, participants will have the chance to ask questions and speak directly with department representatives. A limited number of kiosks will also be available on-site for those who wish to apply through online platforms. Below is a Q&A outlining what participants need to know before attending the career expo.
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Kevin Lambright
Bishop Angelo Rosario
Open Board Meeting Scheduled for Sept. 24 in Bartow Center Riverbay Board of Directors President Rod Saunders has called an Open Board meeting of the Board of Directors for Wednesday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m. From 6-7 p.m., shareholders can meet with Riverbay department heads and representatives to discuss concerns and matters pertinent to their residential units. The Gallery Session will be held from 7:30-8 p.m. Shareholders who wish to address the Board should arrive early and sign the speakers’ list. Please see below for the meeting agenda. TO: RIVERBAY CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: ROD SAUNDERS, PRESIDENT PLEASE BE ADVISED that an Open Board Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation will take place on Wednesday, September 24 th at 7:30pm in Room 31 of Bartow Community Center **************************************************************************** PROPOSED AGENDA
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Gallery Session (7:30pm -Spm)
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Roll Call
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Approval of the Agenda
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Approval of the Board Business Meeting Minutes of July 30th & August 18th
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President's Report
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Management Report
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Presentation Riverbay's Audit Report - PKF O'Connor Davies
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BUDGET RESOLUTION: #25-43 Modification of Budget Fiscal Year 25/26 & 26/27
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SECOND READINGS: #25-40 Hallway Plaster & Paint Project Contract 4193A #25-41 Hallway Plaster & Paint Project Contract 4193B #25-37 Board of Directors Legal Counsel Retainer
10. FIRST READINGS: #25-42 Independent Cost Estimating Contract 4140 #25-44 Printing of the CC Times Contract 4146 11. Adjournment
Cc: Marvin Walton, Cary Smith, Jeff Buss, Averil James-Bonnette, Jason Shand
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