Discussion of First Readings

this initiative. First, the report from the engineering firm tasked with investigating the cause of convector flooding and to present recommendations, didn’t, it appears, complete the original goal. Spending $160,000 with no comprehensive analysis for which we paid is concerning, if the objectives were clearly outlined. (The report offered other helpful information about the condition and remaining longevity of the convector system, but that doesn’t appear to be the original request). Within this, I believe Resolution 23-09 makes a misguided effort to address the issue without sound evidence, and directs Management to develop and implement a plan around that lack of information. It requests a report within 30 days on the feasibility of this program, which, at this point, is nothing more than an idea.

My second issue with this is that it doesn’t address the problem itself, which is that there are clogged drains that could be cleaned, a task that has been attempted in the past without success. I believe we take a reactive approach by waiting for the annual flooding instead of working upstream on prevention. Lastly, while the sensors may prevent or reduce the damage, my assumption is that the operating cost would increase significantly with manning the 24hour command center (putting further strain on our largest financial burden: payroll), the cost of installation, IT connectivity, physical security of routers, cybersecurity enhancement, and maintenance of this system. In this instance, I believe the cost would be diverted from materials to staffing and maintenance of this new system. Doing a superficial cost-benefit analysis, I cannot see the benefit of investing in this initiative and would personally prefer that we return to cleaning the clogged drains, reviewing past reports, and researching new options that may be available. Resolution #23-10 (Key Duplication Program)

I believe this resolution is redundant, unnecessary, and an overreach. I see it as a means of strongarming shareholders into duplicating keys, presumably to make it easier to implement Resolution #23-09. However, I believe that the resolution has several

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flaws. First is that the Occupancy Agreement already grants Management the power to secure duplicate keys from shareholders. This is a standard clause within landlord-tenant agreements. The issue is this resolution suggests that there isn’t currently a centralized system in place to secure and dispense keys. The resolution directs Management to “establish a secure key depository vault” with procedures for accessing it. For me, this causes concern in our current system and its antiquated nature. Although I agree with the cause, I disagree with the means in which we would be acquiring the influx of keys.

Another issue is that the resolution levies a fine on shareholders for not giving a duplicate set of keys. The Occupancy Agreement already indicates that if a duplicate key isn’t available, forced entry is the next viable option. It also notes that the Corporation is not responsible for paying for damages as a result of the forced entry if they are deemed to be reasonable. The cost is, therefore, passed to the individual shareholder.

Based on this, what is the reason that shareholders should be fined for not giving a duplicate key to Management? The shareholder has made their choice to undertaking the liability of cost and damage through forced entry if a duplicate key is not available. To me, the fine is coercive. The bigger question is if there is a procedural guide to determining that forced entry is the last option available, and there have been attempts to contact the shareholder prior. I have requested a copy of the occupancy agreement, the procedural guide for forced entry, as well as the fee schedule for the cost of charges from the resolution maker; as of Presidents’ Day, I have only received an occupancy agreement, but look forward to the supporting documents being provided prior to the vote which validate overriding the current statue.

Please feel free to continue to email me at lwright@ riverbayboard.com or via snail mail at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. I am always open to hearing your thoughts on community- wide issues we tackle or should be addressing.

and wear baseball attire. Catchers must provide their own gear. Hand sanitizer will be available. Participants must also bring their own water or sports drink.

To keep the players safe and as mandated by Little League International, all volunteers are required to complete a background check authorization form.

Season Opening Day and parade is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2023.

For more information, check out our website, www. coopcitylittleleague.com, or email us at coopcityll@ yahoo.com.

—Alex Ruiz

Co-op City Little League Baseball Season 2023 registration for youth ages 4-16 is open via its interactive website at https:/www.coopcitylittleleague.com.

In-person sign-up is also available by appointment only Monday-Friday. Saturday-Sunday, the league office will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Room 17.

The CCLL will be conducting Winter Baseball Clinics on Sunday, Feb. 19, Feb. 26, March 5, March 12, and March 19, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at “The Dome,” Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club, 1930 Lacombe Ave., Bronx, NY 10473. To sign up for the clinic, visit our website and follow the prompts.

During the five weeks’ Winter Clinic, emphasis will be placed on various fundamentals, including proper throwing, catching, pitching, and hitting. To help the players understand the correct way to play the game, various drills and baseball tools will be used. These instructions are kept simple and repetitive.

With our first two clinics in the books, CCLL would like to thank guest coaches Luis Lopez and Nelson Figueroa for stopping in and lending a hand with the players. Former MLB players and NYC products Luis Lopez and Nelson Figueroa will be stopping by again in the future to give a helping hand. Co-op City Little League alumni, owner of Game on 13 Baseball, and Israel WBC Team Mngr. Eric Holtz will be joining us on 3/19.

At the clinic, players should bring their own glove, bat, turf shoes or sneakers