Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper - May 2023 Edition

First Annual Food Truck Festival

in Rochdale Village pictures on page 3

By Cynthia Bernadine

Food lovers rejoiced as they brought their appetites to the Rochdale Village Big Mall to escape a day of ordinary lunch and dinner options and enjoy a variety of cuisines. It was the Rochdale Village Community Center Committee’s First Annual Food Truck Festival held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. that satisfied those cravings with a little taste of everything.

Street food has evolved with more and more trucks and food options over the years. The purpose of the free admission festival was to support small businesses, giving them the opportunity to showcase their menus to new customers and provide a fun day where families and friends could come together and sample different foods. Tables and chairs were provided for those wanting to eat their way through the day in comfort while enjoying the weather and listening to

music from DJ TNT and his team.

The festival celebrated culinary diversity with a line of 12 trucks which included: Badmon Jerk Chicken and Waffles, Empire Barbeque, NAO Caribbean Flavors (the only Haitian food truck in NY), The Original Soupman (Hennessy wings and more), Candice’s Food for the Soul (soul food), Mr. Smith Seafood and More, Pop Out Kitchen (chopped cheese, frozen lemonade and more), Birria Del (continued on page 3)

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718276-5700 extension 3360..

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairwoman of the Board

Althea Hicks

President

Jean Hall

Vice Presidents

Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

Keysha Beasley

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Treasurer

Letisha Azizah

Assistant Treasurer

Althea Hicks

Secretary

Stacey Francis

Assistant Secretary

Nadine Browne

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Edward Douglass

Stacey Francis

Jean Hall

Gary Hawkins

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard

Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

Derrick Shareef

George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance

Althea Hicks

Commercial Services

Letisha Azizah

Community Center

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Community Relations

Maryam Hubbard

Legal & Management

Jean Hall

Maintenance

Keysha Beasley

Orientation

Letisha Azizah

Public Safety

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Senior Citizens

Jean Hall

Youth Planning

Nadine Browne

Environment, Parks, & Recreation

Kamal Saleem

Parking Kamal Saleem

Media & IT

Stacey Francis

MANAGEMENT

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager

Jay Williams

Assistant Managers

Herbert Freedman

Wilfred Rodriguez

Controller

William Young

Director of Maintenance

Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief

Adolph Osback

Power Plant Director

Corey Jones

Human Resource Director

Dolores Benner

General Counsel

Robert Bernstein

President’s Message

- by Jean Hall

Progress – Measured, Steady and Effective

Working on behalf of shareholders is an extraordinary and challenging opportunity. Your Board of Directors as leaders must blaze a new path for success and achievement. The past twenty years, while not all bad, certainly did not create the needed oversight and steadfast control of our assets. Relationships and misplaced trust often led to inefficient decisions that left management as the primary decision maker. That model of governance has changed in the last seven months.

The new leadership has made a consensus determination that simply creating a pavilion or some other grandiose endeavor to prove we are doing something does not serve our community nor use our limited financial resources in an effective manner. We have chosen a path not as glamorous but one that carefully evaluates the information before us, questions management, and seeks to make sure everyone in our community is served and has a voice.

We are not naïve in understanding that criticism, false narratives, and a yearning for the old guard so I may continue to get my way still exists. Yet, we are committed to measured, steady and effective management of our collective assets.

Thus far, we have determined:

» Management of our HCR reserves was woeful – Based on that the board passed R6-23 setting the minimum balance in this account at 8 million dollars; withdrawals beyond the minimum balance require board approval; management must notify the board if they fail to make the required $195,133 monthly payment to this account.

» Management failed to make nine (9) monthly payments to the HCR reserve account from 2020 to 2023 totaling $1,756,197.00 and the board has required them to repay the missed payments.

» Our insurance coverage was left to a critical state where an emergency meeting was needed to determine and make sure required insurance coverages were in place and new protocols established thereby eliminating the need for these rush decisions.

» The convector project was not proceeding efficiently therefore I requested stoppage of the convector project.

» The stoppage of the convector project and a meeting of all parties revealed due to an error in the design by the professionals: management, contractor, and manufacturer a redesign is needed. This led to a change order costing us 1.5 million dollars. As directors we depend on the analysis provided to us by the professionals to make decisions therefore this oversight was alarming. The change order was passed by the board via R12-23; however, a firm restart date has not yet been provided. We anticipate late summer or fall at this time.

» Obtaining a new accounting firm was long overdue. Accordingly, we took the necessary steps via R10-23 to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire a new firm. That process has been completed and the Board has retained Sax LLP who will perform the review of our annual financials for the fiscal year ending March 2023 via R17-23. Having new eyes look over our practices and spending to determine where improvements may be needed will be welcomed.

» That building a community where everyone can share our resources is important–therefore as we begin to consider guidelines for the building community rooms, we have instituted protocols where all residents should be able to use these rooms rather than the limitations that were previously standard procedure.

» That bringing on a law firm that provides guidance to the board on measures of transition specifically at it relates to professional contracts and agreements was critical. Accordingly, via R37-22 the board retained the services of Norris McLaughlin Attorneys at Law.

» Transparency in Board spending was needed. Shareholders have a right to know how your board uses the financial resources in service to the community primarily through our board committees. The board

outlined the expenses in R4-23 for the year (2023). The monies will be funded from our operating account. The $390,000.00 allocated represents .4% of the total operating budget.

» Setting meaningful criteria to evaluate management performance was essential, no longer simply rubberstamping contract extensions will take place. The board met with management to outline the criteria of performance expectations we will use in evaluating their performance.

» The operation of the laundry rooms continues to be a place where we received ongoing complaints from shareholders. At this time the board has directed management to notify the contractor via letter that immediate improvement in service is required. The letter outlined the specific areas where improvement must be achieved. The board will continue to monitor management’s ability to ensure the identified improvements are implemented.

» Addressing quality of life issues and pursuing all avenues to make sure shareholders feel safe and secure as they enter and exit the buildings and their individual units will continue.

This is just a snapshot of the myriad of issues your board is addressing. Again, not glitzy but doing the work is our priority. We look forward to the results of the apartment upgrades survey and continuing to fulfill our commitment to all shareholders.

Progress and growth are impossible if you always do things the way you’ve always done things.” – Wayne Dyer

President, Jean Hall

Rochale’s First Ever Food Truck Festivel

Toro Rojo (authentic Mexican cuisine), Exotic Bowls (Acai bowls & smoothies), Farnum’s Finest (desserts and more), The Cone Depot (everything in a waffle cone, also the winner of

the 2023 Nassau #1 food truck award), and I Am Hungry 24/7 (who, though their truck broke down, were still able to be present. Even our local Girl Scout troop took the opportunity to

make sales.

Khedda Hayden-Ryan, Community Center Committee

Chair, stated, “I would like to thank the committee for allowing us to expand old ideas and

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entertaining and helping execute new ideas. Special thanks to Sacha from KDA Event Planning for assistance with following up with truck vendors and being that right-hand person for me.”

A taste of the Rochdale Village Food Truck Festival!

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

Board Secretary Nadine Browne with Community Center Committee Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

Monthly Report

- by Marion Scott

- by Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for April 2023

Working on Fiscal Stability

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have endured many challenges to our financial stability. Rises in interest rates and supply shortages have caused massive upticks in material costs from toilet seats and pipe fittings to flowers and fertilizer. In addition, the reduction of income from our residential (shareholders) and commercial (Mall 1 & 2) divisions further affected our finances. I discussed most of these issues in detail at last year’s rent conference meeting in conjunction with New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). So, the million-dollar question is how are we doing now?

Below is a list of outstanding items that directly affect our financial standing.

Budget – We have successfully submitted a 2-year budget. The budget is our road map to gauge income versus expenditures. Historically, the budgeting process has been reasonably accurate with variances positive or negative in nature rarely exceeding 3%. The management of the budget is key to maintaining our affordability.

savings until March 2026 due to gas rate lock.

3. Saving approximately $700,000 yearly due to shelter rent allocation of corporate expenses.

4. Sales tax refund of $901,000.

HCR Reserve Account – Our reserve account is currently at approximately $1.8 million. We recognize that is too low. The issues we have identified was an overzealous project funding schedule and a (9) month HCR reserve funding pause due to financial hardships during COVID. We have a 2-part plan going forward to fix this issue.

1. Replenish reserves.

2. Apply more conservative project funding practices.

Part 1; replenishing the reserves: Last November, Management applied for ERTC (Employee Retention Tax Credits) as part of the CARES Act passed by Congress in 2020. Because Rochdale retained its staff during COVID we will net approximately $6.1 million anticipated to occur in mid-June of 2023. This will bolster our reserve amount to $7.9 million. With COVID behind us and a balanced budget, the $195,000 monthly funding of the reserve account will no longer be affected.

holders.

2. Commercial; rental income from Mall 1 and Mall 2.

During COVID, residential income dropped approximately 3% (approx. $2.2 million loss) and commercial dropped approximately 11% (approx. $572,000 loss). While these are not huge percentages, they still greatly affected the operation. Consider that prior to COVID our residential loss was less than 1% ($200,000) and our commercial loss was less than 1% ($65,000). Rochdale is defined as a limited for-profit entity. This means that our goal is to make enough to meet our expenses and not to have large profit margins. Even though from 2021 - 2022 with collections trending upwards the increase implementation was imperative to Rochdale’s financial stability.

Payables – We owe approximately $12 million in vendor payments that accrued during COVID. Fortunately, our long-standing vendor relationships have helped services continue with minimal disruption. Our accounting department is finalizing a plan to catch up on all vendor arrears over a 3-year period.

Additional Items helping our budget & affordability:

1. Saving approximately $2.4 million yearly due to gas rate reclassification.

2. Saving approximately $1.1 million yearly totaling approximately $6.2 million in

Part 2; applying conservative project funding practices: This will be accomplished in partnership with the Board. An artificial reserve minimum will be established ensuring that project expenditures never exceed the minimum amount.

Collections – We have (2) primary means of collection to maintain our community.

1. Residential; carrying charges from share-

Mortgage – We are in good standing with our mortgage, having made every payment on time. This was no easy task and our payables suffered because of it. As stated above, we are working with our vendors as they are working with us as we manage through this post COVID era. Having good credit as a housing company is paramount as it enables flexibility for future borrowing opportunities if the need arises.

In summation, there are still many items to address but we are fairly stable and headed in the right direction. It appears that the most difficult times are behind us. We have a plan, now is the time to execute.

The Rochdale Board will meet on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. online or in the Ballroom.

Building Community Rooms – Informational

Renovations:

The building community rooms are currently undergoing a renovation process. The renovations include the following:

• Bathrooms were renovated (men & women) and are ADA compliant.

• New flooring has been installed throughout the community rooms.

• Kitchens revamped – new refrigerators, warming units (stoves removed), and new kitchen cabinets.

• Furniture – chairs and tables.

• Installed required fire boxes.

• Improved storage capacity.

• Improved lighting.

• Security cameras installed.

Future Enhancements:

• All rooms will be Wi-Fi enabled.

• All rooms will be equipped with equipment to host Zoom meetings.

• Digital keys or Keri keypad.

Oversight/Guidelines:

• The Board of Directors will oversee the building community rooms. The board will bring on a part-time employee who will serve as the primary liaison between the keyholders and the board.

• There must be at least two (2) keyholders per building for the building community room to re-open and remain open.

• Shareholders will be charged $100.00 to rent the building community room. Payment is due prior to the event – preferably at the time the contract is signed. Only money orders will be accepted at this time. Each money order should be made payable to Rochdale Village Inc. and include the building’s accounting number.

• Repass are free of charge.

• Each person renting a room will be required to sign a community room contract and provide identification. Your ID should clearly indicate that you reside here.

• Type of Events that may be held in the building community rooms:

» Birthday parties

» Baby/Wedding showers

» Adult gatherings

» Family dinners

» RV Recognized Political Organizations –Fundraising Event

• Hours of use: 3PM to 9PM.

• The person renting the building community room must be present throughout the affair.

• Only masking tape may be used to hang decorations on the walls.

• No tape to be used on the ceiling.

• No alcoholic beverages.

• No smoking of cigarettes, vaping, or cannabis during the affair in the community rooms.

• The community room (kitchen & bathrooms, main space) will be left clean and free of garbage and debris.

• Garbage bags will be supplied. At the end of the affair place the bags in the service hallway.

• Your guests are to remain inside of the community room and not roam and/or play in the hallway or on the grass.

• The room will not be used for personal profit or religious meetings.

• The renter of the community room will be responsible for any damage to the room.

• Do not leave any food items in the refrigerator.

• No DJ equipment, loud boom box or loud music. The music is for your guests.

• No confetti.

• Refunds: In order to receive a refund, you must submit a written request for cancellation at least three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled event to the Board Office. Refunds will be processed and returned to the shareholders.

If a shareholder has any issues or complaints contact the Board office at (718) 276-5700 ext.3360 or keloi@rochdalevillage.com.

NOTE: A NOTIFICATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE DIGITAL BULLETIN BOARD AND IN THE RESPECTIVE BUILDINGS WHEN THE ROOMS ARE READY TO RE-OPEN. ALSO, WHO YOU MAY CONTACT TO RENT THE COMMUNITY ROOMS WILL BE LISTED. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE KEYHOLDERS PRIOR TO BEING NOTIFIED THE ROOM HAS BEEN CLEARED TO RE-OPEN.

KEYHOLDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO POST THE HOURS THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE CALLS TO RENT THE ROOMS.

ALL OF THE ROOMS WILL NOT BE OPENING AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!

Phase 1 – Building Community Rooms

Group 1 – Building 1 – awaiting minor details to be completed. The room has 2 keyholders.

Group 2 – Building 5 – room has 1 keyholder; second keyholder scheduled for orientation; once that takes place a walk through with the keyholders, board member and group manager will take place. This will provide the final punch list to be completed that will allow the room to be available for rent.

Group 3 – Building 10 – no keyholders have been identified. Room will not reopen at this time.

Group 4 – Building 14 – has 2 keyholders,

need to conduct the final walk through with the keyholders, group manager and board member. Once the final punch list is completed that will allow the room to be available for rent.

Group 5 – Building 18 – awaiting minor details to be completed. The room has 2 keyholders.

Phase 2 – Building Community Rooms

Group 1 – Building 3 – room has 1 keyholder; second keyholder scheduled for orientation; once that takes place a walk through with the keyholders, board member and group manager will take place. This will provide the final punch list to be completed that will allow the room to be available for rent.

Group 1 – Building 4 – room has 1 keyholder; second keyholder will be scheduled for orientation; due to leak repairs required before walk-thru can take place.

Group 2 – Building 8 – has 2 keyholders, need to conduct the final walk-thru with the keyholders, group manager and board member. Once the final punch list is completed that will allow the room to be available for rent.

Group 4 – Building 13 – no keyholders have been identified. Room will not reopen at this time.

Group 4 – Building 16 – two keyholders have been identified and require orientation; date has been scheduled. Once orientation is completed, a final walk-thru with the keyholders, group manager and board member is required. Once the final punch list is completed that will allow the room to be available for rent.

Group 5 – Building 17 – room has 1 keyholder; need to have a second keyholder complete orientation before final walk-thru can be conducted. Room will not reopen at this time. Group 5 – Building 20 – room has 2 keyholders and 1 alternate. Need to conduct final walkthru with keyholders and alternate, group manager, and board member. Once the final punch list is completed that will allow the room to be available for rent.

Phase 3 – Rooms Not yet Renovated. The following building community rooms are awaiting the Department of Buildings (DOB) approval for the drawings before work can begin on the renovations.

Group 1 – Building 2 (has 2 keyholders)

Group 2 – Building 7 (has 2 keyholders)

Group 4 – Building 15 (has 2 keyholders & 1 alternate)

Rooms not available:

Bldg. 6 Tree House Day Care Center

Bldg. 19 Democratic Club

Bldg. 9 Day Care Rochdale Village

Bldg. 11 Day Care Rochdale Village

Bldg. 12 Day Care Rochdale Village

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

April 2023

The Public Safety Department maintains 24-hour / 7 days a week coverage.

The statistical data for the month of April 2023 is outlined below:

COMPLAINTS:

80 Loitering complaints of which 22 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiterers were present)

105 Noise complaints of which 69 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

159

These verticals resulted in (1) arrest, (1) Criminal Trespass notice being issued, 25 violations, and encountered 48 loiterers during the vertical patrols.

Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce quality of life conditions in designated “hot spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of various patrol reports.

4,452 building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking lot checks were conducted in the month.

322 Directed verticals were conducted in the month.

4,774 total post inspections conducted in the month.

Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Controller’s Report

- by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative

For the Year Ended March 31, 2023 (FISCAL 2023)

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2022 and FY 2023 vs. Budget

For the year-ended MarCh 31, 2023, ControllaBle inCoMe BeFore interest, depreCiation, aMortization, and inCoMe taxes deCreased $(3,721,000) to $4,089,000 as CoMpared to $7,811,000 in the Budget

Below you will Find an explanation oF the aCCounts with signiFiCant Changes vs the Budget:

Controllable Income is defined as Revenue less variable expenses which are expenses that can be managed by the Company (“A measure of the Operating efficiency of the Company). It is commonly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization).

Operating Revenue and Expense variances are explained below:

Total revenue - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Total revenue increased $1,608,000 to $84,576,000 as compared to $82,968,000 in the Budget. The increase Total Revenue was related to the following accounts within the Total Revenue category:

Apartment revenue - For the YearEnded March 31, 2023, Apartment revenue increased $634,000 to $73,090,000 as compared to $72,456,000 in the Budget. The increase of $634,000 was related to the impact of the 3.76% carrying charge increase February 1, 2023, and an increase in surcharge rent.

Other Rental Revenue - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Other Rental Revenue increased $262,000 to $1,966,000 as compared to $1,704,000 in the budget. This increase is principally due to the increase in monthly

parking charges in August 2021 from $39.50 to $45.00 and no such increases were anticipated in the Budget.

Other Revenue - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Other Rental Revenue increased $424,000 to $2,242,000 as compared to $1,818,000 in the budget. This increase is related to principally due to $204,000 received from our Workers Compensation safety program and an addition $127,000 payment from the insurance company for our claim related to the Turbine Rebuild.

EXPENSES

Total expenses - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, total expenses increased $5,329,000 to $80,486,000 as compared to $75,156,000 in the Budget. This increase is explained in the following expense categories:

Administrative - For the YearEnded March 31, 2023, Administrative expenses increased $799,000 to $6,217,000 as compared to $5,418,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to (1) Account 505.30 Commercial Leasing Fee of $92,315 related to payment to management for the 6% fee for each lease renewal or new lease (2) an increase of $197,000 in collection costs related to the courts opening up after covid. (3) an increase of $333,000 in administrative office expenses related to the impact of inflation on purchases of office supplies and other related costs which was not anticipated in the Budget.

Maintenance and operating costsFor the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $5,263,000 to $16,932,000 as compared to $11,669,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the follow-

ing expense categories:

Contracted Services - For the YearEnded March 31, 2023, these accounts increased approximately $4,889,000 to $10,685,000 as compared to $5,796,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to the increase in Apartment Repairs (account 620.50). This increase is related to (1) the increased cost related to the impact of supply shortages (2) an increase in requests for floor tile replacements and other work in FY 2023. This was due to the impact of covid delaying work in covid years (2020 and 2021) and cooperators are now more receptive to have the delayed work done (3) the impact of inflation on expenses.

Public Safety - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Public Safety costs decreased $(1,455,000) to $5,246,000 as compared to $6,702,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the Budget reflecting a full staff. The Budget is summarized below:

1. Guard Salaries – The Budget reflected 100 Guards at full staff and we have 65 actual Guards with 25 vacant positions.

Power Plant - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Total Power Plant expenses increased $1,782,000 to $18,702,000 as compared to $16,920,000 in the Budget. There were both positive and (negative) fluctuations in the expense categories which are explained below:

1. FUEL & UTILITIES (Fuel Oil, Fuel Gas & Fuel Oil ) - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Fuel increased approximately $381,000 to $429,000 as compared to $48,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the additional fuel-oil costs related to the installation of a new aerator in FY 2023 which required running the oil fueled generators.

NOTE: It should be noted that we are anticipating a rebate from National Grid which will offset, in part, some of these fuel oil costs.

b. Fuel, Heating and gas - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Fuel expenses increased $369,000 to $7,010,000 as compared to $6,641,000 in the Budget. The reason for this increase is due to increased usage: offset, in-part, by lower costs related to National Grid and Engie (our Natural Gas supplier) as explained below:

(1) National Grid - The favorable impact of the Change in our Service Rate Classification from a SC4A - High Load Factor Service ($0.2640 per Therm) to a SC21 – Baseload Distributed Generation Sales Service classification ($0.0327 per Therm) from National Grid that management was able to obtain through a 3rd party Energy broker. This rate classification change has reduced our National Grid bills from over $300,000 a Month to approximately $120,000 a Month. If usage remained constant, the savings

would be over $2,000,000 a year!! The savings would be offset by any increase in usage.

(2) Natural Gas Prices (Engie) - In September 2020, when the Natural Gas market was at a 25-year low, Management executed a 5.5 year forward contract at $0.392 per Therm (a measurement of natural gas purchases). This locked in the price of Gas prices for 5.5 years. This means that Rochdale Village Inc. is protected from Natural gas price fluctuations till March 2026.

NOTE: The variable in the years till the end of the contract will be the usage by cooperators, commercial malls and the Power Plant. If usage remains constant Natural Gas expenses will remain constant.

2. WATER & SEWER - For the Year-Ended March 31, 2023, Water and Sewer expenses increased approximately $1,321,000 to $6,149,000 as compared to $4,828,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the Budget projecting savings from the water conservation project being delayed due to COVID. Further analysis indicates that the savings are not as beneficial as anticipated in the Budget. In addition, more residents continue working from home which results in an increase in water usage.

Insurance Expense - For the YearEnded March 31, 2023, Insurance expenses increased $1,430,000 to $8,326,000 as compared to $6,896,000

in the Budget. The increase is due to the 2021 and 2022 insurance policies renewals. In the renewals, the most significant policy increase was the General Liability including umbrella and Workers Compensation policies. During discussions with our insurance broker, it was explained that there have been significant industrywide increases in insurance costs related to COVID and our claims experience is negatively impacting on our costs in both General Liability and Workers Compensation. Management is meeting quarterly with the Brokers to review each major claim to evaluate reserves, modification rates and if there are areas to improve.

Employee Benefits - For the YearEnded March 31, 2023, Employee Benefits expense decreased $(1,401,000) to $8,730,000 as compared to $10,132,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to (1) a decrease of $(520,000) in Local 32 BJ benefits due to the contract reducing the 32BJ benefits to offset the impact of the one-time $3,000 bonus payment to 32BJ employees (2) A decrease in SSOBA benefits due to the vacancies as compared to the Budget at Full Staff and an adjustment to Rochdale’s liability account for time off which will be completed during our annual audit..

1. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR) - The reserve and escrow balances were $29,342,000 as of March 31, 2023.

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2020, 2021 FY 2022 and FY 2023

- by William Young

~ Poetry Corner ~

SONGBIRD

CELEBRATION OF LIFE OF TINA TURNER

By anthony Charles Blake

We don’t need another Hero Private Dancer

Rolling on the River

On Silent Wings

These are only a small sample of the many songs recorded by Tina Turner

She flew into her tomorrow

Fans around the globe feeling sorrow

Ms. Turner performed always her powerful dance

Fans always excited at her concerts being captivated like in a trance

She moved in pulsating motions and a voice of an angel

Transcended peace

Ms. Turner will always be remembered as an ICON

Her own blend even to the end

Ms. Turner’s determination always had a preserver

Her soulful spirit soaring through the skies

The Legend roaming with Thy

Ms. Turner having a story of contemporary

The moment of pause only temporary

Yet her soul will be among our hearts forever

Ms. Turner lived her purpose and destiny out

If there was a message she would leave her many fans, I believe it would be, “Be determined and just do it.

Be your own best”

Ms. Turner left me with, “Can, Shall and Will”

She now above all A journey well spent Heavens sent Her time not our time

To be remembered and never forgotten Until, Until, Until It’s not goodbye

Ms. Tina Turner is rejoicing with Thy We shall meet again.

THE PROMISE

By ed Miller

He was my best pal. At four, my best buddy. At five, my best friend. At sixty-five, my best memory.

He loved to eat first. He did whatever I did. He was fat, I was skinny. At four and five, Laurel and Hardy.

His apartment house

He had an awning From the doors to the curb Held up by shiny brass poles.

He ran into the street. A model T hit him. It hit the poles, too. Poles were broken, arm was broken.

He was my best pal. At four, my best buddy. At five, my best friend. At sixty-five, my fondest memory.

I brought him a toy truck As he lay in a cast. He thanked me and said, “I would have like a plane, better!”

I promised him a plane The next time he had an accident. Next year, he was hit by a car, Brass poles were broken, so was him arm.

I brought him a plane! After all

He was my very best pal. At four he was my best buddy. At five he was my best friend. At sixty-seven, my dearest memory.

MOTHER’S DAY GREETINGS TO ALL

By alanda i wasserMan edwards

Proverbs 31 vs. 28-31

Prov. 16-11

To all woman who have impacted the Many lives and drawn from Inspiration and given strength to the Next generation “thank you” for your Example and all you do for this community!

On the season of spring and Mother’s Day celebrations

Your tenacity as well as spiritual positive strength

You draw from the Lord the book of Proverbs Have shown the dear of God has given wisdom Blessed!

You do not have to be a natural Mother in terms of giving birth.

You may be an adopted mother, Godmother, role model, grandmother Or aunt.

But a woman who fears the Lord is Honorable and noble and humble These attributes go a long way. As we celebrate and applaud Your attributes and positive traits Important characteristics Our lives individually as the Lord Leads you on your knees in prayer And you impart to this community

Thank you for these important Attributes given to this community at large Which focuses on humility

We applaud characteristics and The importance your choices made Today that will impact our future Today is what Proverbs talks About in saluting special women On this glorious Mother’s Day season Happy Mother’s Day to you, you, and you May the Lord bless you!!!

Across

2. Nickname for mother.

3. As to sister. (a male equivalent)

7. Members of the household.

9. Mother’s counterpart

10. Sings this to help baby sleep.

11. She kisses these away.

15. ____ is where the heart is.

16. Arrangement of flowers.

18. For booboos.

19. As to brother. (a female equivalent)

21. Baby goats and children

Down

1. One offspring.

2. ____ Love.

4. Just one child. “I don’t have any brothers or sisters. I am the _____ child.”

5. _____ is where the home is.

6. _____ and delivery. (when a woman gives birth to a baby.)

8. What a mother feels for her children.

9. Often given on Mother’s Day.

12. Sits on this with a baby to soother and calm him or her (two words spelled together)

13. What children are to each other.

14. Mother’s Day but not exclusively mid-morning meal.

17. Hallmark greeting ...

20. “Clean your _____ now!”

Crossword Word Search

Our Rochdale Village

Mother’s Day always draws a crowd at Rochdale Village. As a community, Rochdale is always eager to lift up the women who labored and sacrificed for the benefits we see today. As such, Assembly Woman Vivian Cook, along with the Rochdale Village Board of Directors, hosted a Mother’s Day dinner in the Community Center Grand Ballroom on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A good time was had by all.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

Assembly Woman, Vivian Cook and Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz.

(l. to r.) Board Assistant Secretary Nadine Browne, Board President Jean Hall, Assembly Woman Vivian Cook, Board Director Jean RandolphCastro, Board First Vice President Maryam Hubbard.

Village Community

In the lead up to Mother’s Day, which fell on Sunday, May 14, 2023, the Senior Center went all out to celebrate and shine a light on mothers in the Rochdale Village Community. First on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the seniors hosted their own event with several performances and tributes to their mothers in the Community Center. The following day, the Senior Center and AGAPE hosted a Mother’s Day party, sponsored by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who arrived ready to dance before giving words of praise and encouragement. AGAPE handed out free comforters to those in attendance.

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

(l. to r.) Senior Center Coordinator Evelyn Wilson, AGAPE Dr. Maria Hubbard, Senior Citizens Committee Chair and Board President Jean Hall, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Board Director Jean Randolph-Castro, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers.

Denim Karaoke Dance Party Fun

By Cynthia Bernadine

Karaoke, from two Japanese words that mean “empty orchestra”, is a chance to pick out your favorite songs and belting them out with an audience. It’s no surprise that cooperators would take this opportunity to showcase their skills.

The Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee hosted an evening of dance, laughter, and song with a Karaoke Dance Party on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 8pm to 1am in the

Rochdale Village Community Center. Themed Denim with a Splash of Color, people came ready to sing their hearts out, hitting and missing note after note all in good fun. Hosted by Rob of Universal Sunrise Entertainment, one by one brave souls headed up to the front and performed for the crowd. Prizes were given out for first, second and third place performances. There was even a surprise marriage proposal by the host, making the evening more memorable. Once the contest was over, a danc-

ing robot hit the dance floor to groove with cooperators as they danced and sang into the night. “Community Relations is about making lasting memories while bringing the community together.” said Committee Chair, Maryam Hubbard. “Whether you sang a song, came to support or just wanted to have a great night out, the room was filled with laughter and love that shareholders and friends will remember for a long time. We would like to thank everyone involved that helped put this event together.”

(Front center) Community Relations Chair Maryam Hubbard.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

Youth Planning Committee (YPC)

Rochdale’s Youth Planning Committee (YPC) held two simultaneous events on Friday, May 12, 2023, for youth in the communnity to create crafts that celebrated their mothers and mother figures. Younger children enjoyed spending time at the MOMMY AND ME event in Community Center Room 16. The teenagers took part in the PAINT AND SIP event in the Club Lounge. A great time was had by all.

Youth Planning Committee (YPC) Chair Nadine Browne.

Rochdale Village Board of Directors Calendar

June 2023

See what’s going on in and around our community... There’s a little something for everyone!

aBouT Rochdale Village coMMiTTeeS

Cooperative living embraces the principle that we are a community that works together for the common good. This means each resident plays an active role in supporting their community, and ultimately, each other. Cooperators may join any committee by simply calling the board office, 718-275-5700 ext. 3360 and request your name be added to the members list. You are free to join as many committees as you choose!

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Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: Wednesday, 05/17/2023

Location: Community Center Rm., 11,12 &13

Chairperson: Maryam Hubbard

Planned Agenda

• Evening Relaxation

• Annual Health Fair 2023

• Juneteenth/Father’s Day Festival 2023

• Open

Meeting began @ 7:10pm

Announcements

Karaoke Dance Party Night, 05/19/2023, 8pm-1am (11,12,13) Evening of Relaxation, 06/10/2023, 5pm-10pm (11,12,13)

Annual Health Fair 2023, 06/17/2023, 10am-4pm (Big Mall)

Discussion:

⁕ It was discussed that the Annual Spring Fling Pop Up shop generated $3,070.00. Although it was raining Cats and Dogs the Community came out and supported this much needed community event. Special Thanks to all Committee members that volunteered their time in mak-

ing this event a success.

⁕ Our very first Karaoke night dance party will be held on Friday May. 19th ,2023 and will be open for all residents as well as non-residents adults to attend and have good community fun. There will be a small ticket price of $20 to cover entertainment and refreshments. Individual may bring their own Spirits to partake in. Tickets will be slightly more at the door $25. Everything is underway, set-up for event will take place on Thursday evening.

⁕ The Committee has partnered with Prayer and Pampering for an evening of Relaxation on Saturday June 10th, 2023, 5pm-10pm. Space is limited and in order to make this a fair event where everyone can partake, the committee will be collecting names at the board office. If a drawing is needed to determine seating it will be scheduled for the week of the 29th. This is not a children’s event and anyone wishing to attend need to be 18 and over. Flyers have been placed on all bulletins digital and paper. Volunteers

are needed for set-up @2pm on June 10th, 2023.

⁕ Annual Health Fair 2023, will be held on Saturday June 17th, 2023, in the Rochdale Village Big mall. The Board office have already begun to reach out to vendors who have participated in the past and are looking for new vendors to join us. To date we have 16 vendors who are willing to participate. The event will start at 10am and be over by 4pm. Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch refreshments will be served to all participating vendors.

⁕ Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival, Sunday June 18th, 2023, 12pm7pm. The committee will be using the Pavilion to host our Rochdale Village shareholders only small vending event. The idea is to have a dollars stay within our community for that day!! The small vending fee of $35 will cover the cost of some of the BBQ food. The entire front area of the community center between the Pavilion and the doors will be used. Mrs. Hayden-Ryan offered the committee some deco-

ration to help make this event festive. We will have a live band, entertainment, and much more. Food will be served while supplies last.

⁕ It has been suggested and discussed that community relations should host a workshop that would inform shareholders on how to properly go through early voting process. Shareholder Cynthia Horner, has volunteered her time and knowledge to lead this workshop. The committee were in favor of this suggestion and Mrs. Horner has been told she would be contacted by the chairperson to solidify a date and time.

Chairperson, Maryam Hubbard.

Attendance

Number of people present- 15 Minutes submitted by: Maryam Hubbard

enViRonMenTal conSeRVaTion and RecReaTion coMMiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: April 19, 2023 Time: 7:15pm

Location: CC Rm 12/13

Agenda Spring/ Summer Events

Earth Day Schedule

Future Proposals

Announcements

Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, E-Waste dropoff, Paper Shredding event in Baisley Pond Park. (Sat. 4/29/23 10am – 2pm)

Discussions

1. DSNY Collaboration on Waste Management Education

Chairperson, Kamal F. Saleem.

Chairperson(s): K. Saleem, A. Hicks, PhD

7:20p Reading and Approval Of Minutes

2. Urban Park Rangers

3. New Business (Tree Root Infiltration in pathways, Curbside Composting, Electronic Recycling, Urban Garden)

4. Movement of Committee Meeting to 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Parking Sub Committee: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Shareholder Requests

1. Mirrors in Parking Lots

2. Mall 1 blind spots around shipping containers

Upcoming Events

TBA

NEXT MEETING:

Date: May 9, 2023, 7:30pm

Meeting Ended: 9pm

Minutes Submitted by: Kamal F. Saleem

SenioR ciTizen coMMiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 5/3/23 Time: 10:00AM

Location: RV Grand Ballroom

Chairperson: Jean Hall (JH)

PLANNED AGENDA

1. Welcome

2. Guest Speakers: Phara Carolei, Director of NORC and Irvica Galla, VNS Nurse

3. Upcoming Community Events

4. Open ANNOUNCEMENTS:

◊ During the meeting Chair JH indicated to a person who came in, prepared a plate and proceeded to leave the meeting that this is not a take-out. This is a committee meeting and asked that folks keep this in mind.

Having members eat breakfast at the beginning of the meeting has been welcomed, so everyone is asked to govern themselves accordingly.

DISCUSSION

JH welcomed everyone to the Senior

Citizens Committee monthly breakfast meeting. She went over the planned agenda for the meeting. Accordingly, she introduced our guest speaker for the day, Ms. Phara Carolei, Director of NORC and Ms. Irvica Galla, VNS Nurse.

Ms. Carolei stated how happy she was to be invited to this wonderful committee and indicated that she knows a lot of people in today’s meeting. She indicated the NORC is here to provide meaningful and caring service to the shareholders of Rochdale Village, particularly those who are homebound.

Ms. Carolei reminded all that NORC stands for Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. Her job is to service Rochdale Village senior citizens, especially those who are homebound and frail.

NORC provides case management assistance, counseling, referrals, help with benefits and entitlements, educational activities, health and wellness activities, fitness classes, outings, and volunteer opportunities.

Going forward NORC will look to incorporate housekeeping and medication management.

Ms. Carolei introduced Ms. Irvica Galla, VNS Nurse to give remarks on incorporating a healthy lifestyle as we grow older. Nurse Galla greeted everyone with a warm hello. She stressed the importance of staying active and eating healthy. She stated, eating healthy should not be looked at as boring and taking away everything I like but rather as a way to incorporate foods that we keep our bodies strong as we age.

She advised that a high blood pressure is 130/80. Nurse Galla indicated that if you have high blood pressure in addition to taking any prescribed medication by your doctor you should check your blood pressure the same time each day, normally in the morning and evening. Check with your doctor regarding the frequency. When asked of free blood monitors were available, it was noted and that they would investigate it.

Nurse Galla stated that eating healthy will decrease disease and decrease some pains. Moving and joining an exercise class is highly recommended. It will help you to become stronger and add needed balance for a healthier lifestyle. NORC does have exercise classes available.

The Seniors also asked if a sample healthy menu could be provided. Something that they could incorporate. Nurse Galla indicated she would provide one.

During a brief Q&A the question regarding the NORC Van was raised, what happened, and will it be replaced? The audience was advised in the current contract a VAN was not approved however this can be revisited in the next contract. At this time, we are unsure if a VAN can be secured with the help of our elected officials however it never hurts to inquire. (It was noted that a proposal was sent to Assemblywoman Vivian Cook’s office to obtain a VAN)

In closing this segement Ms. Carolei invited everyone to attend the Spring 2023 Mental Health Awareness Event. This event will be held on Thursday,

May 18, 2023, in the Grand Ballroom from 11AM to 4PM. This should be a very engaging and informative program – lunch will also be served. All are encouraged to attend.

Chair JH thanked both Ms. Carolei and Ms. Galla for their time and great presentation.

The following questions were raised during the open portion of the meeting:

• A request was made for the RVSS board to attend one of the senior citizens committee meetings. JH will inquire.

• How can my name be removed from the automatic notifications that Rochdale sends out? It is becoming annoying. (Note information has been provided to all shareholders how to opt out of this service)

• Shareholder raised concern that the lab service currently being provided by HIP will no longer be available here. It was strongly communicated that the residents should not have to go outside of their community to receive this needed service. JH indicated she would inquire – reminded everyone when an entity begins to start eliminating services such as GYN and Foot doctor services have been removed – it is time to act – as it is just a matter of time before more service reductions will be made.

Update: JH brought this to the attention of Management and the Board of Directors. It was stated, Management will reach out and determine if this service could be retained. More information to come!

MainTenance coMMiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 5/18/23 Time: 7:10pm

Location: Community room 6&7

PLANNED AGENDA

I. Preparation for Part 2 of the shred fest

II. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

» Due to expected inclement weather on 5/20/23, the scheduled shred fest will be postponed.

DISCUSSION

• The issue of a neighbor stalking and harassing was raised. JH asked for that information to be provided at the end of the meeting, to determine the next steps.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chair JH advised the members of the upcoming events:

» Maintenance Committee’s Annual Shred Fest to be held on Saturday May 6, 2023, from 9AM to 1PM in Mall 1 – Chase Parking Lot.

» Community Center Committee’s 1st Annual Food Truck Festival to be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 1PM to 7PM in Mall 1 – Chase Parking Lot.

» Rochdale Village Board of Directors in Conjunction with Assembly Woman Vivian Cook will host a Mother’s Day Dinner of Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 4PM to 9PM in the RV Grand Ballroom.

» Community Relations Committee presents Demin with a splash of color -Karaoke Dance Party – Friday, May 19, 2023, from 8PM to 1AM. Tickets are being sold.

Chairperson, Keysha Beasley.

Chairperson: Keysha Beasley

Minutes from last meeting read and approved

1. The committee members asked that management provide an update for the façade work that was started.

2. Elevator etiquette and how shareholders can assist in the effort to maintain our elevators from

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Meeting ended at: 11:15AM

Attendance: 87

Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall, Chair

shutting down.

3. The committee discussed an influx of mice throughout the campus, in which we will request the exterminator address the common areas for mice and waterbugs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Part 2 to the Annual Shred fest was rescheduled to June 10, 2023 10am-2pm

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Meeting ended at: 8:22pm

Attendance: 19

Minutes submitted by: Keysha Beasley

youTh Planning coMMiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: April 28, 2023

Time: 7:00pm Location: Club Lounge

Chairperson: Nadine Browne

recapped matters from last meeting

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

events for Youth to honor their moms and mom figures

DISCUSSION

Volunteering:

⁕ We welcome people who have come out who have not come out before

⁕ With the expanding volunteers comes a need for structure and organization

⁕ The approach of what do you need me to do versus I want to do this (Protocols)

⁕ Why lanyards? This is to keep order and prevent anyone from assuming a volunteer role without confirmation. We need to ensure children are safe and parents trust us

⁕ Be on time. We are counting on

you. Please show up if you say you going to be there

⁕ Write down 3 people’s contact to stay in touch

Ideas For Structure

⁕ Application to include areas of interest and availability

⁕ Google form to confirm participation and assign volunteers.

Welcomed over 25 new and continuing volunteers to YPC Committee meeting

⁕ Each volunteer introduced themselves including what brought them to YPC, how long they’ve lived in Rochdale and what profession/expertise they can bring.

⁕ Volunteers were encouraged to

bring a friend interested in volunteering with our youth to the next meeting

Mother’s Day events for Youth

⁕ Initial discussion to host two different events; one for younger children and another for teens

⁕ Mommy & Me – to foster mother child connection through arts and crafts

» Will purchased prepackaged arts and crafts to include Mother’s Day cards where child can both express their love and learn more about their mom/ mom figure, assemble bouquet of flowers, photo magnets and color key chains.

⁕ Teen Paint & Chill - to both tap into the creativity of our youth through an Art Instructor led session where youth will create art pieces for their mom/mom figure

UPCOMING EVENTS

○ Physics Club – Mondays from 5:30pm – 6:30pm until June 19, 2023 (Club Lounge)

○ End of School celebration - TBD

○ Volunteer Appreciation - TBD

NEXT MEETING:

Friday, May 26, 2023

Meeting ended at: Approx. 8:45pm

Attendance: 28 persons in attendance

SynoPSiS of cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion

- For april 24, 2023 Board Meeting

Chair Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperator’s session at 7:10PM.

Question: What is the purpose of Rochdale Village? How is it to be implemented?

Response: A board member shared that the purpose for Rochdale Village is to provide a community for cooperators to live in affordable housing and work together to provide quality of life for everyone that is established and affiliated here. It is implemented through the funding and from the State and also funding through our carrying charges. We utilize those funds for activities, services and the amenities within the complex.

Question: Does the 80/20 rule still apply and would you give me a description and the details of the 80/20 rule?

Response: Board President shared that the 80/20 rule had to do with what percentage Rochdale Village was allowed to take as a profit and believed that when Congressman Rangel was in congress there was an action that changed the balance of the 80/20 rule. That would have to be looked up again.

Question: What does community capital mean?

Response: A board member shared that community capital is providing the services that we have here in relation to the services and the funding that we actually provide through our carrying charges and also the funding through the State.

Question: This is in reference to the intergenerational knitting and crocheting program under the Youth Planning Committee. I received an email from the Community Center Director regarding the use of the Youth Planning Committee’s closet in the community center stating that I managed the key to the closet as a previous co-chair of the Youth Planning Committee and moving forward, I have to remove my items from the closet. It was stated, at this point I am welcome to continue teaching knitting and crocheting as a shareholder volunteer under the community center program and must complete a volunteer application

and background check. When was the decision made to eliminate the knitting program and what should I tell the twenty-eight attendees? Why is the Community Director contacting me instead of the Board when my program is under the Board?

Response: Board President responded; I’ll address all of your questions. First and foremost, I believe that I did speak to you and I told you that I would handle it. I spoke to the Chairperson of the Youth Committee. The program is still under the Youth Planning Committee. Right now, there is a space issue in terms of where your items will be housed. I asked you to let me know approximately how much stuff you had and the appropriate arrangements would be made to house your items. I did not tell Community Center Director to write that e-mail to you, you can pass that along to me.

Question: I am posing this specifically to Management given the recent building collapses, the parking garage and then there was another one, I want to know specifically from you, what do you do to safeguard our properties and make sure they are structurally sound? When do you invite engineers? When will the next one be?

Response: Management advised that they have site surveys done typically every couple of years. The last one that was done was in 2019 with a third-party. It was done at the time of the refinance. Before you can take any monies from any potential lender, they must first inspect every bit of the property to make sure that it’s sound, so we do have that report, with regard to our structure. I can get back to you on when is the next one.

Question: There is an awful lot of smoking in the mall near the supermarket to the point where you can’t breathe and I know that it is an open-air place, but I just wish there was some way that they can do something about it. The other thing is I would ask that when the kids get out of school there should be a security guard in the mall, because sometimes they get really rowdy.

Response: Management shared that Rochdale Village does have a smoking policy that extends to our mall which is fifty feet from every

Chairperson, Nadine Browne.

Minutes submitted by: Nadine T Browne, Chair

SynoPSiS of cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion

- For april 24, 2023 Board Meeting

building, so that can be enforced by our Public Safety. In addition to that, with regard to the kids in the mall, we had an initiative at one point. The Chief and I will meet about reinstating that initiative to have Public Safety in the mall, when the kids get out of school.

Question: My question is for the laundry room, some of the machines are still broken. I have lost $10 over two months and I called the phone number and they never responded. This weekend we had four machines that were down and people are lined up waiting for one machine for hours. The other things I wanted to bring up is that the elevators are down every weekend and there are vagrants hanging out in the stairwells, people that don’t live here, people that are breaking the rear doors to gain entry into where we live and it is fearful.

Response: Management expressed that they will make sure that the new twenty-four/seven answered laundry room contact number is posted as there shouldn’t be any time where a call is not answered. We will reach out to the contractor to make sure that they contact you directly to take care of that balance. With regard to elevators, we have one hundred and twenty-one elevators on campus. In rare cases they are down multiple days. It is usually a major issue. I know there is an issue in Building Four, that we are working with the elevator company on now but to say that they are out for weeks at a time, that doesn’t happen typically, with one hundred and twenty-one elevators. With regard to vagrants in the stairwells, the Chief is actually taking down the information so we will make adjustments to our public safety patrols and target verticals so we can make sure to break any situations like that up and if there are any situations that are happening, make sure that you call Public Safety, make us aware. You don’t have to wait for this meeting to reach out to us. You can reach out if you see anything strange or if it makes you uneasy, reach out to us right away.

Question: I am living here more than three years now and I am having a problem. People on the floor smoke. I complain to Public Safety. They come and they put down what they call a door sweep but the smoke is still coming into my apartment. Can anything be done for that? Also, I am paying for parking by the small mall. I cannot park there before 7:00 o’clock. Most times I come in before 7:00 o’clock. A week ago, I parked on the street and somebody hit my car and didn’t even leave a note. That section that we are allowed to park is empty. Can we park there before 7:00 o’clock?

Response: Management advised that with regard to the smoking, I am going to take down your information and have the Ombudsman reach out to you, and maintenance will try to figure out where the smoke is coming from. Typically, it is coming from your neighbors on the floor or below you and there are measures that we can take to try seal the areas where the smoke can come into your apartment. What you have is the overnight parking, it doesn’t start before 7:00pm that parking lot is used for patrons during the day so we put it at 7:00pm so that it would give people time to patronize the stores and then after hours when the lot is empty, shareholders can then use the lot to park. We can’t do it before that time because spaces need to be available during the day when patrons of the commercial tenants patronize their stores. The overnight parking in the small mall was actually a pilot. I want to expand it but if I have people that won’t adhere to the rules, I can’t make it any bigger because then it will create another problem.

Question: I wanted to know are there procedures and policies for cooperators to volunteer their services to avoid conflict between committees. The policy should be made to give all cooperators the ability to con-

tribute to their community. My second thing I wanted to know, which concerns our Public Safety. I know you removed John from Circle Five and since John has been removed from Circle Five, we have more people coming in our building sticking stuff in the door, so that they can get through the back door. The other thing is the laundry room. I don’t call anybody about the laundry room, I e-mail everybody about the laundry room. I attached photos onto the last e-mail that I sent so you would be aware that it is the same machines that we keep having problems with. I have sent about twenty e-mails for Building 20 about the fabric dispenser, no hot water, not being clean. My question is, when you did the cleaning, they clean the machines but they didn’t clean behind the machines. My last thing is, the smoking. The problem with the smoking and the odor is that the vents are not working. The fans that we have at the top of the building is not pulling the odor out of the hallways because when I walk on my floor, I can get a contact high from the reefer. That’s how bad it is.

Response: Management expressed as far as the moving of the officer from the Circle, we will take a look at that. We typically do interchange officers between circles but we will take note of your recommendation with regard to that, in the future. With regard to the laundry room issues, it is okay to e-mail us. I appreciate the e-mails but please call that number as well. Why? Because that’s a record that needs to be kept. Right now, what we are doing is through those calls we are now logging through every building, which buildings are having the problems and which machines are the problems. The scattered e-mails makes it harder to do that, so e-mail too but make sure to call the number. With regard to the deep cleaning, I know that the maintenance staff does a deep cleaning in the laundry rooms. I will look at it and make sure that that continues to happen. As far as the roof fans, I check the roof fans on my quarterly walk-throughs. The group managers check the roof fans as they do their walk-through, through the buildings. Because you cited that, I will double check this one but typically the roof fans do pull.

Question: I am up here because I need direction. I am having some issues with Public Safety. Last year I had someone call and said that I had threatened to burn the place down. I had about six officers come to my door and told me what happened. It was a false alarm. I have been having these issues since last year. I have spoken to Mr. Keller and to Mr. Gather, but the issue has not been resolved because I have been told that they don’t have a record of all the complaints that has been made against me, so there is really nothing they can really do about it. I know my neighbor underneath me was calling. He had even gone so far recently to call the police and complain about noise. I just need to know, what should I do because if they don’t have a record of all the times that they have called on me falsely, what recourse do I have?

Response: Public Safety shared that they searched their emails and you’re right, there is no record, but you said something in the end that makes sense. Apparently, this person is calling the precinct, either 311 or 911 directly, so when that happens in Public Safety, we don’t have a record, but I can contact someone in the precinct and we can start the process from that direction, get a list of the calls leading to your location from the precinct and then follow this down to see who is the caller. We will speak at the end if you want and I will take your information

The Chair advised that we hope that we have been able to provide some information that has been helpful. Accordingly, the Chair thanked everyone for their participation.

Cooperators Sessions ended at 7:55pm.

Rochdale Village BoaRd of diRecToRS MeeTing

resolutions - april 24, 2023

R12-23:

Moved by: Nadine Browne

Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

WHEREAS, Rochdale is undergoing a major upgrade to all fan coil units (“convectors”) campus wide that totals 22,000 units;

WHEREAS, the cost of the convector project is budgeted for $32,419,418 including materials and labor;

WHEREAS, an engineering oversight caused a design flaw that occurs under specific winter conditions has made it necessary for additional monies to be added to this project; and

WHEREAS, a new temperature sensor for existing units will be installed and a new thermostat will be ordered for future convectors at an additional cost of $1.7 million in material and $213,875 for labor totaling $1,913,875 million, a 6% increase in the original budget.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the amount of $1,913,875 to be added to the convector upgrade project funded from the Wells Fargo account for a temperature sensor in the 5,000 previously installed convectors and the alternative thermostats for the future 18,000 convector units being produced.

Keysha Beasley

Stacey Francis

Gary Hawkins

Althea Hicks

Nadine Browne

Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSTENTIONS

Letisha Azizah

Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

Edward Douglass

Sheila McKenzie

ABSENT

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Derrick Shareef

Eight for, five abstentions, two absent; motion passes.

R13-23:

Moved by: Kamal Saleem

Seconded by: Stacey Francis

WHEREAS, in February of 2022 Resolutions R8-22 awarded the construction of new Mall 1 pylon signage to Architectural Sign Group at a cost of $288,683.45 and R7-22 awarded the reinforcement of the support steel to Sky Tech Restoration at a cost of $145,400 totalling $434,083.45;

WHEREAS, both resolutions were approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors for a total of $434,083.45 to be funded from the HCR Reserve Account; and

WHEREAS, the funding source for this project will now be funded from the Rochdale Village Operating Account instead of the HCR Reserve Account.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the change of the funding source from the HCR Reserve Account to the Rochdale Village Operating Account.

FOR

Keysha Beasley Edward Douglass

Gary Hawkins

Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

ABSTENTIONS

Letisha Azizah Nadine Browne

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Sheila McKenzie

ABSENT

Clifton Stanley Diaz Derrick Shareef

Six for, seven abstentions, two absent; motion passes.

BOARD MEMBERS

Althea Hicks

Chairperson & Assistant Treasurer

Jean Hall

President

Maryam Hubbard

First Vice-President

Kamal Saleem

Second Vice-President

Keysha Beasley

Third Vice-President

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Fourth Vice President

Stacey Francis Secretary

Nadine Browne

Assistant Secretary

Letisha Azizah

Treasurer

Clifton Stanley Diaz (Not Present)

Edward Douglass

Gary Hawkins

Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef (Not Present)

MSI REAL ESTATE

Jay Williams

General Manager

Herbert Freedman (Not Present)

Assistant General Manager

Wilfred Rodriguez (Not Present)

Assistant General Manager

Lance Williams

Director of Operations

Robert Bernstein, Esq.

Corporate Counsel

William Young Controller

Kelvin Pantaleon

Director of Maintenance

Adolph Osback

Chief Public Safety

Corey Jones (Not Present)

Director of Power Plant

David George (Not Present)

Assistant Director of Maintenance

Dean M. Roberts, Esq.

Norris McLaughlin

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

Project Name: Convectors

Description: Replace all (20,000) convectors with modern convectors with washable filters, thermostats, and leak prevention.

Status: Installation is complete in the following Buildings: 20,19,18. Awaiting delivery of additional units to complete building #17. We anticipate resuming work in October 2023.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $32,419,478

Money Spent: $12,688,337

Projected Completion: June 2025

Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels in Apartments

Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment.

Status: In Progress: (3359 installed)

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,380,480

Money Spent: $1,859,806

Projected Completion: December 2023

Project Name: Building Capacitors

Description: Upgrade to improve quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.

Status: All capacitors were installed, and the specialized breakers are back ordered. Once received, a schedule for replacement will be put together.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,139,113

Projected Completion: October 2023

Project Name: Parking Lot Repair & Sidewalk/Curb Repair Architect

Description: Repave, restripe, and add expansion parking lots 1, 2,4,5,9a/9b and Big Mall.

Status: O&S submitted revised drawings after receiving the Board’s input. Jay to create RFP for Parking Lot repair/expansion. O&S created RFP for Sidewalk/Curb Repair HM-23AE pending approval.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $246,500.00

Money Spent: $44,675.00

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/ Repair Contractor

Description: Repave and restripe

parking lots 1,2,4,5,9a/9b and Mall 1.

Status: Three Lots completed: #2 (11 new spaces), #9A (1 new space), 9B. Stasi- Brothers were the lowest responsible bidder awaiting board approval

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,554,110.00

Money Spent: $489,970.80

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor

Description: Concrete repair of worst areas campus wide.

Status: Completed: Groups #1, 2, 3 & 5. Group 4 is on hold for Façade work. MSS is the lowest bidder at $360,000 and Board approved.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $369,000.00

Money Spent: $297,293.04

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Deaeration Tank

Description: Used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam and prevent corrosion.

Status: Deaeration Tank: Installed May 10, 2022. The Unit will be connected to the existing system soon. We anticipate completion in the spring of 2023 as work needs to be done in the shoulder season (Power Plant switches from heating to cooling).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,169,000

Money Spent: $957,600

Projected Completion: May 2023

Project Name: Diesel Generators

Description: Replace or rebuild two emergency backup diesel generators in Power Plant.

Status: In Progress - Diesel #2 Is dismantled and parts and quotes for the for necessary work are being reviewed by the project representative.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $4,529,672

Money Spent: $201,392

Projected Completion: July 2023

Project Name: Various

Description: Engineers and Architects and Construction mgmt. - allowance for architect, engineer, and construction mgmt. fees.

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $400,000

Money Spent: $238,258

Projected Completion: For duration of work associated with Wells Fargo repair escrow.

Project Name: Central Plant Engineering Work

Description: Remedial Work for Cooling Towers and Tower Dunnage, Screen-Wall, and other necessary control, filtering and piping life-cycle evaluation and energy management work.

Status: Revaluating the most effective approach for new condenser lines (plumbing) and steel dunnage (cooling tower structural supports and beams).

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $115,300

Money Spent: $115,300

Projected Completion: April 2023

Project Name: Fire Alarm/Sprinkler in Big Mall

Description: Install sprinkler system as required by FDNY in Mall 1 common area.

Status: Fire Alarm: Sprinkler and Smoke Purge system completed. As of August 11, 2021, we are still awaiting NYC FDNY approval of system. FDNY Application was re-submitted, and we are awaiting FDNY approval. Sprinkler: Completed as of 2/7/2020

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $815,000

Money Spent: $525,600

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Fire Alarm for 18 Bldgs.

Description: Install fire alarms in building community rooms as required by FDNY.

Status: Eleven (11) rooms completed (#1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20) Bldg. #4 is completed and inspected by FDNY. Bldg. 15 filed at FDNYAwaiting approval. Eight (8) bldgs. approved by management and sent to contractor for FDNY filing. Awaiting NYCFD approval.HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved 10/23/19

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $438,857

Money Spent: $338,194

Projected Completion: October 2023

Project Name: Public AssemblyPA’s

Description: Certificate required for places where people gather for parties, meetings, etc.

Status: This work is on track with the other renovations of the community rooms. Architect - DOB search for all 20 Bldgs. Architect will file when fire alarms are completed for all 16 social rooms and the 4 nurseries.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: TBD

Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: October 2023

Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation

Description: Renovate all building community rooms including main area, bathrooms, and kitchens. The lathe and plaster ceilings will be removed and re-placed with 24’ x 24’ dropped ceilings.

Status: Twelve (12) Bldgs. are completed: #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20. Three (3) bldgs. remaining for 2023 & drawing pending at DOB for approval. #2, 7, 15. HM-23 pending at HCR & HM-180 approved.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $1,995,612

Money Spent: $1,138,460.09

Projected Completion: October 2023

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant

Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village.

Status: Consultant is William Davis.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,800

Money Spent: $95,653.52

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor

Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village. The contractor is Bay restoration. Roofing Mfr. is SIPLAST. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee.

Status: Eight (8) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20. Year 1 (#1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (#2, 5, & 20). Manage-

ment, Architect & Contractor agreed to close out/ place this project on hold until funding is available. Five (5) remaining buildings (#6, 7, 8, 18 & 19) will be re-bid and done later.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $8,277,850

Money Spent: $4,572,351

Projected Completion: May 2023

Project Name: Bulkhead Repairs

Description: Repairs include Pointing, Lintels, Caulking, brick replacement, and Coping Stone Replacement.

Status: Start date: 7/27/21. Nine (9) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 6, 12, 17 & 20. This project will be placed on hold until funding is available to complete the remaining buildings (7-11, 13-16, 18-19).

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $700,000

Money Spent: $205,533

Projected Completion: Re-evaluating

Project Name: Façade

Description: Long-term plan for brick and terrace repairs including Local law 11 work every 5 years.

Status: Four (4) Bldgs. are completed: #5- 8. In progress: #15 (75%) & 16 (75%). Will recommence with inspection and probes once funding has been approved by the Board. HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $12,764,400

Money Spent: $5,119,204

Projected Completion: November

2024

Project Name: Façade

Description: Long term plan for brick and terrace repairs including FISP each 5 years.

Status: RJSA selected by Management HM-23AE pending at HCR as of 1/28/2020.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $880,000

Money Spent: $730,159

Projected Completion: November

2024

Project Name: Air Monitoring

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $200,000

Money Spent: $19,904

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Mold Assessment

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,000

Money Spent: $30,080

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Brownfield SSDS Mall 1 & 2

Description: Air clean up underground

Status: Exhaust fan installation completed. Awaiting the Certificate of Completion (COC) from DEC. Mall 1

- JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners Remediation is completed.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $411,800

Money Spent: $341,500

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: New design - signs awarded to ASG.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $288,683

Money Spent: $117,769

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: Structural work for pylon bases was competitively bid and awarded to Sky, Inc.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $145,400

Money Spent: $14,580

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: General Consultant

Description: Service contract.

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $210,000

Money Spent: $90,855

Projected Completion: N/A

PROJECTS ON-HOLD

Project Name: Lobby Enhancement

& Door Replacement & ADA Accessible Vestibules

Description: Replace 20 lobby entrances, doors and make ADA compliant.

Status: On Hold. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project in order to fund necessary work on the cooling towers. This project will be revisited at a later date.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $800,000

Money Spent: $323

Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.

Project Name: Elevators/Utilities/ Demising Walls - Mall 1

Description: The installation of an elevator, demising walls and utilities to 2nd floor of mall.

Status: On Hold. All work complete and funded except the 2nd elevator which is no longer being done. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project in order to fund necessary work for NYC Speaker’s buildout.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $750,000

Money Spent: $83,100

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Elevator Modernization & Preventative Maintenance

Description: Elevator modernization including new maintenance.

Status: On hold however, we are moving forward with the preventative maintenance portion.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.

Project Name: 15 Cardboard Balers

Description: Machine to compress cardboard waste into small and compact bales.

Status: On hold

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: This project will

be reevaluated once funding is available.

PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED

Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Architect

Description: Design Work for Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking

Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost ow exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1

Contractor

Description: Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking.

Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost now exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

PROJECTS COMPLETED

Project Name: Maintenance Department Dump Truck

Description: Purchase of a new Hino truck to handle bulk garbage and large deliveries.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $ 97,962.46

Money Spent: $ 97,962.46

Completion Date: Jan. 2023

Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels PURCHASE

Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,380,480

Money Spent: $1,859,806

Completion Date: Oct. 2022

Project Name: Main Federal Pacific Breaker Panel

Description: Upgrade to im-prove quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,139,133

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Augers

Description: Machinery to eliminate bulk garbage reducing larger items (such as furniture) to splinters.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $412,057.51

Money Spent: $412,057.51

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Interior Compactors

Description: Indoor machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. All are being replaced (60 total).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $564,000

Money Spent: $564,000

Completion Date: July 2021

Project Name: Exterior Compactors

Description: Next two to arrive on site in 6 weeks. Out-door machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. Replacing all (30 total) compactors site wide and the concrete pads.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $397,500

Money Spent: $397,500

Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Isolation Valves

Description: Replace valves which isolate dual temp risers per apartment line plus provide shut off at all convectors.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $3,078,682

Money Spent: $3,078,682

Completion Date: Oct. 2020

Project Name: Site Wide Camera In-

stallation

Description: New cameras throughout common areas and in all elevators.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $703,332

Money Spent: $703,332

Completion Date: Nov. 2021

Project Name: Test Underground

Electric Feeders

Description: Test lines to ensure proper electric distribution from Plant to buildings.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $516,244

Money Spent: $516,244

Completion Date: Nov. 2021

Project Name: Elevator Door Lock

System

Description: Monitoring system to help keep elevator doors closed. Elevator cars will only be able to move when doors are properly closed.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,926,758

Money Spent: $1,926,758

Completion Date: Feb. 2020

Project Name: Mall 1 Atrium Roof

Replacement

Description: Roof System - Replacement of the shopping center roof (atrium section).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $278,953

Money Spent: $278,953

Completion Date: Jul. 2020

Project Name: Natural Gas Risers (Bldg. 15)

Description: Emergency replacement of gas pipes in entire building.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $899,883

Money Spent: $899,883

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Cooling Tower Motor

Description: Replace original motors with more energy efficient.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $58,335

Money Spent: $58,335

Completion Date: Jun. 2019

Project Name: Community Center

HVAC

Description: Upgrade heating and

cooling system in Community Center.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $149,500

Money Spent: $149,500

Project Name: Pump Rooms Upgrade

Description: Upgrade to domestic water distribution which delivers hot water to apartments from the Power Plant.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,146,473.86

Money Spent: $2,146,473.86

Completion Date: Aug. 2021

Project Name: Egress Stairs in Big Mall

Description: Build wall which divides Crunch and Hibachi Grill spaces and supply utility connections for both new tenants.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $222,536

Money Spent: $222,536

Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Big Mall Purge System

Description: To be added to the installation of the fire alarm system throughout the Big Mall.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $275,000

Money Spent: $275,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Parking Lot Cameras

Description: Added/Upgraded surveillance in parking lots.

Status: Complete

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $86,400

Money Spent: $86,400

Completion Date: Nov. 2020

Project Name: Group Signs

Description: Directional/informational signs for each group.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $80,000

Money Spent: $80,000

Completion Date: May 2020

Project Name: Pump House Roof (Power Plant)

Description: Replace roof located at Power Plant pump house that is beyond its useful life.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $20,400

Money Spent: $20,400

Completion Date: Mar. 2020

Project Name: Pipe Insulation Phase 2

Description: Insulation of pipes in crawl spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $186,550

Money Spent: $186,550

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Building 5 Emergency Work

Description: Renovations needed due to violations from DOB.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $131,943

Money Spent: $131,943

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Parking Lot #2

Description: Restriping/Reconfiguration to enlarge parking spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $33,478

Money Spent: $33,478

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Pump Room Ceilings in Each Building

Description: Pump Room Ceiling Asbestos Abatement and Re-Insulation Insulation.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $320,000

Money Spent: $320,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Satellite Dish Area Rehab Description: Make the place usable for party and rental.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $296,700

Money Spent: $296,700

Completion Date: Sept. 2022

Project Name: Purchase of (3) John Deere Tractors

Description: Grounds Equipment.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $179,396

Money Spent: $179,396

Completion Date: Nov. 2022

Senior Center Celebrates Older American Month

Special mention was made to celebrate Rochdale Village seniors that are 90+ years old.

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

100 Suits Brings Spoken Word Poet to Honor Mothers

The Rochdale Village Senior Center and 100 Suits hosted a Spoken Word Event in honor of Mother’s Day on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center.

Shred Fest 2023

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Rochdale Village Maintenance Committee hosted the first of two document shredding events for the benefit of cooperators. With identity theft a continued treat around the country, shredding sensitive documents remains a viable counteractive protective measure for everyday citizens. Due to weather concerns, the second day of shredding was rescheduled to Saturday, June 10, 2023. Everyone who was unable to attend the first day should prepare to dispose of their documents.

(Photo Credit: Mikell Richards).

Poet and Spoken Word Artist, Essence Lamonde.

Maintenance Chair Keysha Beasley (Fifth from right), Board Secretary Nadine Browne (seventh from left), Board Vice-President Khedda Hayden-Ryan (second from right) with Maintenance Committee members and volunteers.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - June 2023

Rochale’s NORC Raise Awareness on Mental Health

By Mikell riChards

Mentalhealth has not always been considered a priority for society as a whole, with those who may suffer from not having perfect mental health written off by the rest. Though progress has been made in recent years, it can still be hard to get the help needed. The Rochdale Village NORC office hosted a Mental Health Awareness Event on Thursday, May 18, 2023. It was the perfect time, with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, to sit down with some experts and explain why it is just as important to take care of mental health as it is to take care of physical health.

Seniors gathered in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for a full event, starting with a welcome from the Director of the NORC office, Phara Carolei, LMSW, and the RVSS Board President, Talib Bey. Those in attendance then heard from the

NORC DFTA (Department for the Aging) Coordinator, Maria Ionita. The heart of the program was about recognizing mental health, and visits from NYC Health and Hospitals as well as

nurse services further spoke on the topic.

Lunch was provided, a tasty intermission before hearing from Dr. Ernest LeJenne, and the program was then closed out by the NORC Director. Though Mother’s Day had just passed, the office still took some time out to recognize the holiday, handing out Mother’s Day gifts to those who attended. Once finished, seniors gathered on the floor to dance until the event ended.

(second from left) NORC DFTA Coordinator Maria Ionita, (third from left) NORC Director Phara Carolei, (fourth from left) RVSS Board President Talib Bey, standing with NORC staff.