President’s Message

- by Jean Hall

I am proud to announce that the Board will be seeking your input regarding the first round of apartment upgrades. The choices will be introduced throughout the month of April 2023, in the various committee meetings. We will also have a option to send your choices online as well as a pull out option in the April edition of the bulletin. Let’s go to work!

The convector project remains on hold. The vendor made a visit to the complex last week however board members were not part of that session. Therefore, the vendor will be requested to return and provide a full demonstration to the Board of Directors regarding the proposed fixes to the units and discuss the timeframes. At the board meeting held on 3/27/23 the issue of noise from the convectors was raised. I was led to believe that the issue of noise was intermittent and that for the most part the convectors noise level should not impact the quality of life for shareholders. However, if that is not the case, that too will be addressed. As I have stated, we do not want to begin the install and retrofits until we have the confidence from management, vendor and contractor that they are ready to install units that are compatible with our power plant systems and do not raise concerns regarding noise levels. I will keep you updated.

There are five community rooms that are undergoing the final walk-thru and punch list. The buildings are 1, 5, 10, 14 and 18. At the same time the Board is working on the final update for policy and guidelines which will govern the community rooms. A meeting with all keyholders will take place in the coming weeks. It is anticipated that a soft opening of the five community rooms will take place in May 2023. At that time the schedule for the remaining rooms will be outlined.

Based on a shareholder’s recommendation, I tasked management with the responsibility to install automatic doors for the two (2) lobby entrances to the management office. A request for proposal (RFP) was sent out on March 13, 2023. I will keep you updated on this essential project!

The following directors have been appointed to the October 2023 election committee: Stacey Francis, Jean RandolphCastro, Kamal Saleem and Khedda Hayden-Ryan. They are responsible for the election procedures, schedules, and selection of vendor that will conduct the election. They will provide their report no later than July 2023 to the full board for discussion and vote.

The Senior Citizens Committee and the Senior Center joined forces to host a Women’s Day Celebration featuring the “Mighty Kamm Band.” This was a wonderful celebration full of good food, music and fellowship!

A hand clap to all the events celebrating women’s history month such as the Community Relations Committee collaboration with New York State Senator James Sanders honoring Educators and Hidden Figures for their outstanding service to our community.

Time to get moving for the spring and summer. Did you attend the pickle ball event held by the Community Center Committee this month? It was wonderful and yes I was on the sidelines, knees and ankle said, Girl don’t try it!

Rochdale Village is a wonderful community and a shining example of affordable living. Yes, we have our challenges, complaints and concerns. We should be proud of where we live, what we have accomplished and know that the best is yet to come!

By CyntHia Bernadine

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, the Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee kicked off Women’s History Month with The Light We Carry Tea party. The tea party is supposed to be an annual event hosted by the committee, but it has been on hold for the last three years due to COVID-19. This triumphant return was greeted with enthusiasm by all in attendance. The tea