Vol. 55 No. 22
Linda Berk President
Good evening, fellow directors, Management and, most importantly, shareholders. This is Riverbay’s annual shareholder meeting and tonight we have the Board of Directors, Management, and Riverbay’s general counsel here to conduct the business of Riverbay. This meeting, like most things in our lives, has been changed due to COVID-19. So, instead of meeting in Bartow Center to install new Board directors, we are gathered on a virtual meeting and transmitting the meeting into your homes. We appreciate your patience as we bring
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Virtual Annual Shareholders Meeting held on May 27, 2020
President’s Report for Annual Shareholders Meeting, May 27, 2020 President’s Message
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Meeting continued to a later date BY ROZAAN BOONE
Riverbay Corporation held the 2020 Annual Shareholders Meeting virtually on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, broadcasting it live to the community’s shareholders on the Riverbay Crawler to comply with Gov. Cuomo’s ‘New York State on PAUSE’ Executive Order and social distancing guidance. The meeting, held via Cisco Webex, began at 7 p.m. with the President’s Report by Riverbay Board President Linda Berk, followed by the Treasurer’s Report by Board Treasurer Sonia Feliciano, and Management’s Report by Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer. All of the reports are published in this issue of the newspaper beginning with the President’s Report on page 1, and the Treasurer’s and Management’s Reports on page 4. After the reports were read, Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss administered the oath of office to Leslie Peterson, last year’s sixth place winner in the Riverbay Board election, to fill the vacancy on the Board as a result of the resignation of former director, Jerome Rice. Ms. Peterson will serve until the 2020 Board election is held after Gov. Cuomo lifts his Executive Order and reopens the Bronx, and shareholders’ safety can be guaranteed. Mr. Buss then explained the status of the 2020 Board election. He stated that under New York State law, all corporations such as Riverbay, are required to hold annual meetings which traditionally for Co-op City is
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Message from the Chief of CCPD Co-op City continues to be a safe community. However, we are not immune to many of the same public safety threats that all communities experience. As I review reports of crimes that have been reported within Co-op City, I see reports taken from people who notify the Department of Public Safety that personal property that they left in their car has been taken, particularly when parked on the street. Some of these reports indicate forced entry, but, many of these reports indicate that the victim either left the vehicle open or is unsure if they locked their car. Because Co-op City is a highly desirable and safe community, please do not become complacent and leave property in plain sight in an unlocked vehicle. It is always prudent, wherever you are, to take reasonable precautions, do not leave any property in plain sight and lock your car. Thank you. —Joseph R. Riley
Co-op City’s Annual Memorial Day Event (See page 3 for more pictures)
On Sun., May 24, members of American Legion Post #1871 laid a wreath during their annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year, a limited number of Post members participated in the ceremony to observe social distancing due to the pandemic. Photo by Elena Marrero
Dog waste stations Riverbay Grounds Department has begun installing dog waste stations to encourage shareholders to clean up after their dogs and minimize instances of dog feces on the property. “Owning a pet in Co-op City is a privilege, which, unfortunately, is abused by some residents,” said Bob Klehammer, Riverbay’s Executive General Manager. “Picking up after your dog should be routine. Not doing it is a violation of the community rules and can subject you to a community complaint and a fine. These waste stations make it as foolproof as possible.” Mike Ambo, director of the Grounds department, said that his staff have begun installing the waste stations. The one photographed at right is in the rear of Building 24, close to the walkway facing the greenway. Next week, five more will be installed—one between Buildings 12 and 13; rear of Building 19, rear of Building 8, between Buildings 34 and 35, and the final station in the rear of Building 20. “We are installing the dog waste bins in problem areas throughout the community for now,” said Mr. Ambo. “We are hopeful that shareholders will pay attention and utilize the stations and if it helps our situation, we will assess whether more are needed.”