Rochdale Village Bulletin - June 2023 Edition

JUNETEENTH & GRADUATES

ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022-2023

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

Summit Property Management Services 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

BELIEVING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Rochdale Village is a wonderful and vibrant community. Each of us has a vested interest as shareholders in our community. Understanding your role as a shareholder is vital to our continued success. Adhering to the governing rules, participating in committee and board meetings, as well as letting leadership know where the issues and problems are is equally important.

Some say community is simply about the people. It is about how people come together to build something of importance. It is about common needs, understanding differences, embracing change and a belief that working together for the common good outweighs the negative. Believing in our community is a choice that I encourage everyone to participate in. We will accomplish great things when we work together.

The negative and disgruntled voices will always try to undermine change and progress. But as I said last month, your board is working in a measured, steady and effective manner for all shareholders. We value and love our community. Our leadership is not built on egos and self-serving ambitions but rather purely on service to our shareholders.

Your voice matters as demonstrated by the survey on upgrades for shareholders units. Based on your feedback the winning upgrade is the Bathroom Medicine Cabinet and Light Fixture. The Director of Operations, Mr. Lance Williams, will begin the process for the scope of work and obtaining bids for the board to consider.

The ADA complaint doors for the management office will soon be underway. It is anticipated that the project will begin in the

first week of August (due to material delay) and should be completed within two weeks.

There will be renovation to the senior center to improve its layout. The bids are due back to management by July 7, 2023, and will be presented to the board for consideration.

Building 18 community room has re-opened. We are waiting for the keyholders from building 1, 3, 5, 8, 14, and 20 to either confirm their opening date or complete their walk-thru. Buildings 10 and 17 still need an additional keyholder to be identified. Building 13, has no volunteers for keyholders at this time. Building 16, will complete orientation for the second keyholder the week of July 10 and building 4 will have training for their additional keyholder shortly.

Just a word on protocols for events hosted by the Board of Directors and their committees. As board members we want to be inclusive and provide events where everyone can have a wonderful time and experience new ventures such as the Food Truck Celebration. There are times when we provide complimentary events which require registration, particularly when food is offered. The registration and cap for attendance gives us the ability to effectively plan, accommodate capacity, and order sufficient food for the attendees.

However, there have been times when shareholders simply ignore the registration limits, register for the event knowing they are not going to attend (which deprives another shareholder), and some shareholders bring containers to pack away food often at the expense of other shareholders who do not get the opportunity to take advantage of the full menu of food items.

There is so much hard work and preparation that goes into planning

each event held here for you and your families. We want to continue to bring you these great events. Your cooperation and understanding matters.

As always, any complaints and ideas for improvements are welcomed. You can contact me at jhall@ rochdalevillage.com.

Food for thought:

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.”

-- Steve Jobs

President, Jean Hall

Father’s Day Juneteenth Festival Is A Hit!

By MaryaM HuBBard, CoMMunity relations CoMMittee CHair

June 18, 2023, what a day to remember!! The Community Relations Committee partnered with organizers of Family of Five Foundation, an organization that was created to bring all 5 circles and the family aspect back to Rochdale. Family of Five was started by a group of young men who were born, raised, and even worked in Rochdale, and over the years realized what they knew of Rochdale Village and how family oriented it was while they were growing had since left the community. Countless years ago, they came together and started celebrating Father’s Day with an annual BBQ at the home of a past shareholder that, beacause of growth, later moved to Valley Stream Park in Long Island. Due to Covid-19, like everything else, the BBQ’s were halted with plans to get right back to it once the Covid-19 stopped controlling everyone’s lives. It has always been my dream to host a Juneteenth

event here in Rochdale. Although Family of Five actually did a Juneteenth event in 2022, not many of the community members were aware it taking place right in the Rochdale City Park on the basketball courts. As the Community Relations Chairperson, I felt it was a no brainer to partner with Family of Five and make it a big deal. After all, we had Father’s Day to celebrate, and Juneteenth. It’s not always an easy feat when executing these visions but in the end, I always realize just how important it is for me to stay the course.

The collaboration proved to be just that: a family affair that left shareholders requesting more time to just sit out and enjoy the day of peace, love and family. I was able to reach out to members of the community who were then able to grace us with their talent. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank long time shareholder Professor Elizabeth Borden Anderson, founder of African Trends, for endowing us with her background in African History. Shareholder Lisa Raye, founder of Angels Hearts, for endowing the crowd with a poetic

flow, and her very talented brother Anthony who beat the cloth off of his drum. Shareholder Sunshine, for recommending the really awesome band oh, what a treat that was! Thank you to the young man that played the trumpet. The music that played throughout the rest of the event was by our very own Queens DJ, Gold Fingers. Thank you to all the Rochdale Village Shareholders that registered to vend with us so that our dollars were able to stay right here in our community. To the hardest working committee members, I know it’s not always easy serving in the public eye, but without you the Community Relations committee would not be able to do all that we do to help the social aspect of the community thrive. We thank all of the shareholders and non-shareholders that didn’t hesitate to jump in to help wherever was needed. Last but not least to the best Grill Master in Rochdale Village, I cannot thank you enough for bringing you giant grill and all the supplies needed to help feed our community some good ole barbeque food.

Committee Chair Maryam Hubbard (second from left) with Community Relations Committee members.

INITIATIVES ON THE HORIZON

I have not been perturbed in my goal of continuing the forward momentum of Rochdale Village despite recent developments. Overall, we are doing “ok” financially. This is considering the rise in inflation and labor costs. While we are able to keep up with current bills, the longer-term plan of taking care of Pandemic related arrears will begin to take hold early next year. The second stage of the carrying charge increase of 3.6%, set to be implemented in February of 2024, will further stabilize our financial position. While increases are unpleasant our 2-stage 7.3% increase is more reasonable as compared to some double digit increases our sister Mitchell Lama communities are experiencing. The biggest financial boon being the receipt of the ERTC (“Employee Retention Tax Credit”) by which Rochdale netted $6.1 million bringing our reserves up to approximately $7.6 million.

The maintenance team has been responsive, by and large, to issues reported to the newer Facebook group platform. Please remember regarding Facebook, we encourage posts but please remember to call your group manager for faster results. I review the public safety walkdown reports daily and have seen a marked improvement in the cleanliness of the stairwells. If any shareholder is having issues in your apartment or in the public areas, please reach out to your group manager’s office, central maintenance or the management

- by Marion Scott

- by Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for June 2023

office for assistance.

Public Safety has hired over 15 new officers since the year started, pushing us to 79 active officers. This is very close to our pre-COVID staffing levels with our ultimate staffing goal being 100. We have adjusted the starting salary to $23 per hour. This, with the existing benefits and medical package, has enabled us to compete with nearby sites for qualified officers.

The bottom line is that Rochdale is run well. Affirmations of this come in the way of visiting Board members from other Mitchell Lama’s that see our vast well-kept grounds, clean buildings and our departmental processes. As well as its run we also know that it is not perfect. We are aware of the shortfalls that residents see because we see them too. There is a constant dialogue between the Management and our department heads to maintain the processes that work and to tweak the ones that don’t. We implore residents to vocalize suggested needs and wants to the Board and to us. In this way we can streamline service in lockstep with the needs of the community.

RESIDENTS CAN HELP TOO

While Rochdale Village Inc. has hired professionals to oversee the day-to-day operation, managing the budget being a part of that, it has been our experience that when cooperators are a part of the process, it instills pride of ownership and great communities

become greater. When you look at your financial statements, you will notice that our largest expenses are related to running the Power Plant and Maintenance. This is primarily due to the cost of utilities and an aging infrastructure requiring more care and attention. In addition, we must be mindful that unforeseen circumstances such as snowstorms and gas shutdowns cost us millions of dollars when they occur. While we are not suggesting that residents assist in shoveling snow from the grounds or plumbing repairs there are many ways that you can help.

Though it may seem insignificant, something as simple as turning out lights when not in use can have a major effect on reducing loads. We understand that many want to come home to a comfy apartment after a long day’s work, however, leaving convectors running all day (winter or summer) increases energy consumption. Reporting a runny toilet timely can minimize the impact to our water bill and alert our maintenance staff to underlying issues likes pipe leaks, which has the added ramification of damaging property. Cooperators can assist in or influence our budget in numerous ways. None more important than paying carrying charges on time. Although utility and maintenance costs are incorporated in your monthly charges, this does not make them less real. We will continue to develop strategies to remain fiscally responsible; we only ask that you consider playing a role in this community’s success.

CLASSIFIEDS

MAINTENANCE

office cooRdinaToR

Key Responsibilities: Answer and direct phone calls; Organize and schedule meetings and appointments; Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms; Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports; Develop and maintain a filing system; Order office supplies; and Provide general support to visitors.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED); Type minimum 45 wpm accurately (preferred); Proven administrative experience; Strong organizational and planning skills; Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an office environment; Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced skills (preferred); Excellent grammatical and spelling skills; Self-starter able to work independently; Excellent customer service; Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve; and Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits: Medical/Hospitalization, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, 401K

Salary: $23 Hourly. Full time position.

glazieR

Key Responsibilities: Maintain inventory of tolls and equipment in your care, and ensure tools are in working order at all times; Remove and replace complete windows in apartments, as requested via requisition; Cut, assemble, measure or install metal frames and enclosures for glass panels in various areas and structures, including store fronts/lobby vestibules; Cut and remove old and broken glass before installing replacement glass; Drive trucks to work locations and unload tools and equipment and use suction cups to lift out glass panels from truck; Prepare for and complete scope of work, closely following job specifications, code requirements and safety standards; and Service and troubleshoot glazing panels and systems.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, and training through an apprenticeship or job; Certification through the National Glass Association (a plus); Knowledge of glass types and various materials required for glass repair and installation; The ability to use glazier hand tools and equipment to

measure, cut, and shape various materials for repair or maintenance; The ability to apply re-glaze adhesives or putty to doors, glass areas and windowsills; Ability to work cooperatively with other trades; Good communication skills; and Current New York State Driver’s license.

Benefits: Local 32BJ, SEIU

Salary: $30.2153 Hourly. Full time position.

PUBLIC SAFETY

PuBlic SafeTy officeRS

Key Responsibilities: Frequent patrol of building lobbies, stairwells and other assigned areas; Files accurate reports; and Follows proper protocol and procedures in the event of crime/accident/incident.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; Valid NYS Driver License; Current security license (preferred); current certificates (preferred), FDNY Certificate of Fitness (preferred); Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a security capacity, residential environment (preferred); Outstanding customer service; Proficient report writing; and Great communication skills.

Benefits: Medical and Pension Plan, Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave. Uniform allowance. Union (Special and Superior Officers Benevolent Association -- SSOBA)

Salary: $23 Hourly. Full time position.

SEASONAL

VacaTion Relief WoRkeRS

Key Responsibilities: Stripping, mopping and buffing of all lobby and hallway floors; Cleaning of all glass, metal and painted surfaces; Cleaning and deodorizing of stairwell floors and walls; Collection of garbage from lobbies; Cleaning of all elevator floors, walls and tracks; Cleaning office spaces, kitchens and bathrooms, including windows, removing garbage, dusting, and mopping; All bright work and high dusting; Replacement of blown bulbs; and Miscellaneous duties such as distributing and posting flyers on bulletin boards.

Qualifications: Knowledge of floor stripping supplies; Ability to operate floor care equipment: scrubbers, orbital buffers; Great communication skills

- written and verbal; and Must be reliable with availability on weekends and holidays.

Benefits: (Service Employees International Union, LOCAL 32BJ)

Salary: $16.2062 Houtly. Potential for permanent employment.

SeaSonal gRoundS WoRkeR

This is a full-time position, temporary with a potential for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities: Operating lawn mowers, hedges, and trimmers; Operating chemical spray ma- chines; Seasonal planting of flowers and pruning of trees; and Meticulous upkeep of grounds.

Qualifications: Valid New York State Driver’s License; Basic knowledge of hand tools use and some horticulture knowledge desirable; and Candidates must be physically fit to work outdoors in all weather.

Benefits: Union (Service Employees International Union, LOCAL 32BJ). Please submit your resume to monster. resumes.18@gmail.com.

Salary: $16.70 per hour.

MANAGEMENT

PRoJecT cooRdinaToR

Project Coordinator responsibilities include working closely with the Project Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects. The Project Coordinator will perform various coordinating tasks (i.e., scheduling and risk management, along with administrative duties (i.e., maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries. The Project Coordinator will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Ultimately, the Project Coordinator’s duties are to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information; Divide projects into doable actions and set timeframes; Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives; Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management;

Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve; Assist with preparation of budgets; Analyze risks and opportunities; Oversee project procurement management; Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise; Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants; Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers; Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures; ssue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g., contracts and terms of agreement); Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports; Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests, and, Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role; Effective interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent time management skills; Project management skills and knowledge of project management best practices; Knowledge of project management principles; In-depth information about the project area; Influence and negotiation skills; Organizing for results, and Analytical skills.

Benefits: Medical/Hospitalization, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, 401K

Salary: $40 - $60,000 Per Annum

WHY ROCHDALE?

Rochdale Village has excellent benefits for all employees, including major medical and hospitalization, dental, and vision, as well as a 401K and Flexible Spending Account. We are proud to offer a pleasant working environment and a friendly atmosphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Disabled / Veterans

We Are Committed To A Drug Free Workplace.

SUBMIT

For consideration, please submit your resume to monster.resumes.18@gmail.com, unless otherwise stated.

Please do not make any phone calls -- only candidates that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note: All employees must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus**

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

May 2023

The Public Safety department maintain 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage.

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

COMPLAINTS:

86 Loitering complaints of which 28 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiters were present)

121 Noise complaints of which 74 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

INVESTIGATIVE

TASK

187 Directed & Routine Verticals

These verticals resulted in 1 arrest, 0 C-Summon issued, 16 violations, and encountered 68 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.

4,582 building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking lot checks were conducted in the month.

359 Directed verticals were conducted in the month.

4,941 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

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28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

Public Safety Message

Shooting update for cooperators:

On May 24, 2023 at approximately 3:22 p.m., a physical dispute that was taking place near the Chase Parking lot of Mall # 1 led to a non-fatal shooting. The victim sustained a gunshot to his left ankle.

After a subsequent joint investigation between the Public Safety Investigations Unit and the 113th Precinct Detective Squad, the suspect wanted in connection with this shooting was arrested 7 days later on May 31, 2023.

Outstanding work to all involved!

Submitted by:

Adolph Osback

Public Safety Chief

Rochdale proudly celebrates National Night Out 2023 on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in front of the Rochdale Village Community Center.

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 2023 and FY 2024 vs. Budget

For tHe MontH ended april 30, 2023, conTRollaBle income

BeFore interest, depreCiation, aMortization, and inCoMe taxes inCreased $93,000 to $1,061,000 as CoMpared to $968,000 in tHe Fy2024 Budget Below you will Find an explanation oF tHe aCCounts witH signiFiCant varianCes vs tHe Fy 2024 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:

REVENUE

Total revenue For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Total revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $7,118,000 as compared to $7,112,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

Apartment revenue - For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Apartment revenue was in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $6,258,000 as compared to $6,262,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

Commercial rental revenue –

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Commercial rental revenue decreased $(22,000) less than 5% to $451,000 as compared to $474,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The decrease in revenue is due to the seasonality of actual revenue as compared to the FY 2024 Budget which was spread out evenly

over 12 months.

Other Rental Revenue

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Other Rental Revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $167,000 as compared to $173,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

EXPENSES

Total expenses – For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, total expenses decreased $(87,000) to $6,057,000 as compared to $6,144,000 in the Budget. This variance is explained in the following expense categories:

Administrative

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Administrative expenses increased $31,000 to $527,000 as compared to $497,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is principally due to

(1) An increase in Office expenses of $47,000 to $66,000 as compared to $20,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The increase is related to the purchase of $23,000 of income affidavit forms and $17,000 for the purchase of medical supplies for the cabinets in the Groups and the management office.

Maintenance and Operating Costs

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $175,000 to $1,208,000 as compared to $1,033,000 in the FY 2024 Budget This increase is related to the following:

Contracted Services – Apartment Restoration

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, account restoration expenses increased approximately $99,000 to $222,000 as compared to $123,000

- by William Young

in the Budget. The increase in the Apartment Restoration costs is due to approximately 10 vacancies that required complete renovation and even though we reflected increases in pricing for supplies in our Budget, these prices continue to increase.

Power Plant –

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Total Power Plant expenses decreased $(81,000) to $1,203,000 as compared to $1,285,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. There were both positive and (negative) fluctuations in the expense categories which are explained below:

1. FUEL & UTILITIES

a. Fuel, Heating and Gas -

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Fuel expenses increased $27,000 to $534,000 as compared to $507,000 in the FY 2024 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. Another factor that impacts the variance is the seasonality of the Budget being spread out over the %s from the prior year. If those %s are different in FY 2024, that will create a variance.

NOTE: The FY 2024 Risk of variances from the Budget 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 Month Ended April 30, 2023, Water and Sewer expenses decreased $21,000 to $310,000 as compared to $332,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This decrease is due to the usage by cooperators and the impact of seasonality in the Budget. The Water usage in the Budget was based upon prior years usage %s. As the actual usage changes as a %s change by month, the variances will change.

3. Salaries & Other Power Plant Expenses

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, – Salaries & other expenses decreased $(64,000) to $344,000 as compared to $408,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally related to the Budget reflecting a full staff and approximately $(30,000) less overtime then anticipated in the FY 2024 Budget.

Insurance Expense

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Insurance expenses were relatively inline with the FY 2024 at $693,000 as compared to $717,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. Although insurance costs are in-line with the FY 2024 Budget, insurance costs now represent 10% of Rochdale Village’s revenue. The most significant category in insurance costs is in both General Liability and Workers Compensation policies. Management is meeting quarterly with the Brokers to review each major claim to evaluate reserves, modifica-

tion rates and if there are safety policies that need to be improved.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent)

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expenses decreased $(41,000) to $301,000 as compared to $342,000 in the Budget. This decrease is related to the impact of the Article 78 settlement related to allocation of 16.5% of corporate expenses which is now included in the Shelter Rent calculation and decreasing our expenses. We discussed the impact with Freddie Mac and Wells Fargo in May 2023, and we will be decreasing our monthly Tax escrow requirement and taking that decrease and transferring the approximately $50,000 a month or $600,000 per year to the insurance escrow.

Employee Benefits

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Employee Benefits expense decreased $(65,000) to $774000 as compared to $839,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to a decrease in SSOBA and Local 94 benefits due to vacancies as compared to the FY 2024 Budget where there were more employees Budgeted than the actual employees in April 2024.

Bad Debt Expense (NON-CASH EXPENDITURE)

For the Month Ended April 30, 2023, Bad debt expense (a non-cash expense) was in-line with the FY 2024 Budget. In 2022, the courts opened and are now having a favorable im-

pact on evictions and collections from delinquent cooperators.

NOTE: It should be noted that this increase is NOT a write-off of receivables. The bad debt expense is an addition to the allowance for bad debt and the Company will continue to pursue collection of these receivables.

All Other Expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget.

Looking forward

1. Computer Software and Paperless Solution – We anticipate that this project will begin after the Annual Audit is completed. (FY 2024).

OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION

1. PPP (Payroll Protection Program) –

Positive news - As of June 9, 2023, the SBA has recommended Rochdale for forgiveness of $5,856,000 of the $6,029,300 PPP loan.

2. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR)- - The reserve and escrow balances were $28,933,5699 as of April 30, 2023.

3. EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDITS

In June 2023, the Company received $7,202,145.61 for the IRS related to the ERC Program.

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2021, FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024

COMMERCIAL VACANCIES

Mall One

Space 910 34A

Approx 3,160 sq. ft , dimension 40 x 79 Withs Box condition some upgrades.

Space #

Approx. 13,000 sq. ft. Raw Space will need complete buildout.

Space #

Approx 2090sq. Ft, dimension 40 x 52 Was previously used as a sit-down restaurant. All the equipment are currently in good working condition.

Space 910 04A

Approx 1,250 sp. Ft, dimension 20 x 62 Was currently used as a salon.

Mall Two

Space 910-02A

Approx 1,250 sq. Ft, dimension 12.4 x 100 White Box was upgraded.

Space 910-02A

Approx 1,250 sq. Ft, dimension 12.4 x 100 White Box was upgraded.

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1. Key to unlock potential

2. Core principle of democracy

6. One accord during celebration

7. Juneteenth victory celebration

11. A prominent activist in the 19th century for African Americans

12. When the sun reaches its highest point in the sky in this month

14. Challenging the status quo in pursuit of fairness

15. The person who read the orders on June 19th

16. Enduring significance of June nineteenth’s event

21. Embracing cultural differences as strength

22. Celebrate African American freedom with an outdoor meal

23. Resilience and unwavering dedication, linked to Juneteenth

24. Female poet who inspired Oprah Winfrey

25. A delight on the table during Juneteenth festivities.

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3. Optimistic outlook

4. What makes you want to honor Juneteenth

5. Keeping memories of the past for Juneteenth

8. Campaign to end bondage

9. Celebration of African American progress

10. Chronicle of human experiences

13. What document did President Lincoln issue to free the enslaved?

17. Resistance to oppression

18. Gospel performances often held during Juneteenth events

19. Cowboy competition during Juneteenth celebrations

20. Taking action for a cause

26. Rebuilding after Juneteenth

27. Juneteenth is a time to honor the ___________ of those who fought for equality

28. Ancestral pride celebrated on Juneteenth

Crossword Word Search

TAI CHI DAY

The Rochale Village Senior Center held their 4th Annual Tai Chi Day on June 17, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Despite the overcast weather and risk of rain, Cooperators of all ages and activity levels came out onto the grass outside the Communnity Center to make a day of it, not just for health but also to have fun.

On June 23, 2023, Agape, The Senior Center, and the Community Center hosted an event as part of their Loving Our Seniors Concert and Gift Series in the Ballroom from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. called Sunday Best. It featured gospel singer Tiffany Andrews and was co-sponsored by NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers, and Councilwoman Nantasha Williams.

Sunday Best

(Photo Credit : Donald Hayes.)

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards.)

Agape Founder, Dr. Maria Hubbard.

By MaryaM HuBBard, CoMMunity relations CoMMittee CHair

OnSaturday June 10, 2023,

The Rochdale Village Community Relations Community partnered with Ms. Dawn Brooks of Prayer and Pampering to bring to the Rochdale Village Community an evening of Relaxation. Over the last few years, the world

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Cooperators

has been faced with much heartache and grief and many individuals have been left feeling like they’ve been deprived of a break. As a community leader, I felt it would be a perfect opportunity to introduce Ms. Dawn Brooks to our adult shareholders for a night to just relax and be waited on. Praying and Pampering was birthed to Ms. Dawn Brooks on March 30, 2012, and every year

it grows more and more beautiful. A place for Women and Men to relax, release, relate and refuel with meditation, massages, hand scrubs, nail designs, gift giveaways, food and fun. Everything that was given was for free at no cost to the shareholders.

On behalf of the Community Relations Committee and the shareholders that were able to partake in this beautiful much

Rochdale Takes Some Time To Relax ROCHDALE’S ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR

and people from Rochdale’s surrounding communities came out to the Rochdale Village Mall for the Annual Health Fair. The event took place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and as is tradition, everyone gathered in the Rochdale Village Mall #1, also known to residents as the Big Mall.

To meet the expectations of cooperators, Rochdale’s Community Relations Committee packed the mall’s open area with local healthrelated small businesses, large companies, nonprofit organizations, and representatives from city departments.

The mall remains an excellent location for the fair because not only do many stop by specifically to meet with the vendors tabled through the area, but shoppers who are just passing through also get drawn into the Health Fair crowd, gaining important and helpful information along the way that they can then take back to their friends and family, or use to consider lifestyle changes, if needed.

While we are past the pandemic, a huge number of communities remain wary or mistrustful about seeking medical help. Rochdale’s Health Fair therefore steps in to fill that gap as a good neutral place for those suffering from unknown ailments to ask questions and get pointed in the right direction without judgement.

The Health Fair exists to remind those in the community the importance of being practical about personal health. Most people ignore or are ignorant about the warning signs when it comes to various conditions that can creep up, especially those that are prevelant in our communities. This can be dangerous, as delaying help can lead to their situation worsening or make treatment harder.

The space bustled, filled for hours with people seeking information from experts. There was distribution of information in the form of pamphlets and demonstrations, and people could receive a free nutritional assessment, along with free checkups for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, and more, as well as general health screenings for adults and children. There was even face paiting for the children.

needed event, we’d like to thank Ms. Dawn Brooks for sharing her 11th year with the Rochdale Village Inc., community. For implementing the social and wellness needed to the black and brown community and to share relatable experiences so that individuals are able to release their inhibitions and extend their positive energies to others.

(Photo Credit : Gail Dobbins.)

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore.)

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY MINUTE

By antHony CHarles Blake

Poetry Corner ~

JUNE 4TH

By ed Miller

Did you watch the Mets lose But Rochdale Village win Our Mr. Miller poet and long time Rochdale winner.

And an American veteran of the Marine Corps. as seen on the huge T.V. screen. What a joy for his neighbors.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

By alanda i wasserMan edwards

The joy of knowing Men of might, of valor of integrity that give wisdom and yet are humble and care about the community

We salute you today

And this Father’s Day season

Father’s

Remembering

FREEDOM WALK (JUNETEENTH VOICE)

By antHony CHarles Blake

Where have you been

Darkened with uncertainty

No place to be found

Chanted spiritual songs within one’s encouraging thought

I need to be free

I pray to thee

Thunder raw

Lightening outburst

Slavery was hard and tormented

Beaten and torn

Sunrises being a forbidden rise

Working on those cotton fields

Plantation ordeals for real

Wounds showing the many rebels

Trapped in a prohibited society

No pity

Freedom only a thought

Praying and constant praying

Singing upon singing

The slaves hope surrounded up in Heaven

Numerous cries heard

In 1862, the Emancipation Proclamation was documented, and Freedom became the word’s that AfroAmericans needed to hear

No more worry some of fear

It took place in Galveston, Texas

Years upon years of denial

Not knowing where nor if

Heaven the many outcries

Crisis finally came to an end

Freedom, Freedom, Freedom

From Slavery life into the light of the earthly kingdom

Sacrifice proven

Land’s wisdom

Dwell doers

The raw of thankful emotion

Smooth breezes and calm oceans

Life was and will be worth living

The call for Freedom

Emancipation at its best

When they recognized him from the presentation and award as he proceeded the stars and stripes before a standing audience.

Did you watch a fellow Rochdaler and Mets fan at the Mets game June 4th on Sunday to celebrate a Marine Veteran Ed Miller 97 years old and Michael my Great grandson’s birthday.

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Thank you for your great contribution to the meaningful way that you stand for right and lend a helping hand in the small as well as big ways in the role model in which you play in our sons and daughters lives through prayers you help them thrive a man who knows how to call upon the name of the Lord God is a solid rock He will be planted like the river of waters And not be moved A great influence to any community Happy Father’s Day We salute you today and everyday

Rochdale Village Presents The Star Graduate Edition 2023

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Blaise Becker, son of Guy and Cammielle Becker, and grandson of Arlene Becker, graduated from Hempfield Area Senior High School. Blaise will be returning to Arizona to attend Park University. While pursuing a degree in Psychology, Blaise will also join the Buccaneers ACHA D2 Hockey team for their inaugural season.

Jonathan Bienaime goes to Eagle Academy of Queens. He received multiple awards from his school for being a great role model student. He appreciates all the help he got from Eagle Academy for his middle school years. He was accepted to John Adams for his high school years. He is excited for the new page that is about to be opened in his life.

Joshua Bienaime attended New Vision Charter School of Queens. He appreciates all the school’s help. He would like to thank Ms. Cali Bank for helping him realize his first short movie for 2023. Joshua plans to attend the West Virginia State University in the fall, majoring in film and media. His goal is to become a film maker and a producer.

Graduating from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Art with a 4.0 GPA, and professional training in classical voice, Talese’s next stop is the University of Hartford as a Musical Theatre student. Talese hopes to create magical experiences on stage! A native of Rochdale, Talese will deeply miss her village as she moves to Connecticut.

s uze D elancour J a ’ n ya c ashwell

Hi, my name is Ja’Nya Cashwell I am 17 years old graduating from Business Technology Early College Highschool (BTECH) and I will be attending Georgia State University’s Honors College in the upcoming fall majoring in Real Estate. I aspire to be a real estate agent, and eventually own my own brokerage in the city of Atlanta.

I graduated with a MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU. My passion is to bring quality mental health services to underserved communities with compassion, attunement, and without judgment. I partner with clients in shifting their thoughts, emotions, patterns, and behaviors so they can be empowered to lead healthier, more satisfying lives.

J onathan B ien - aime

laise B ecker

J oshua B ien - aime t alese B rown

Rochdale Village Presents The Star Graduate Edition 2023

e liza B eth a . D ickey

Elizabeth is a graduating Senior at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School. While there, she played on the junior varsity volleyball team and started her own business @ goddessologypalace

She is graduating with a 3.8 grade point average and full scholarship to attend St. John’s University.

P rince k eyon F razier

Prince Keyon Frazier is a proud graduate of R.F.K middle school and will be attending a NYC technical High School in Sept 2023. He enjoys playing basketball, traveling, gaming and creating designs for his upcoming business. He is also a great big brother and a wonderful son. Keep GOD first and all things are possible.

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(mom)

Keysha Beasley

k hloe J ohnson c azimier l ewis

I recently graduated from I.S.499. I have demonstrated incredible maturity and dedication as a member of the debate team, robotics club, Walkathons for Hope participant, and volunteer within our community. My Parents taught me to always strive for excellence. I will continue onto high school to pursue my passion in early education as a Pre-K teacher one day. There is no doubt that I will continue to achieve great things.

D iana m artinez

5th Grade, PS. 354.

Diana attends Sheltering Arms AfterSchool where they learn and engage in many different activities that helps them to grow. She is also a member of Destined to Dance under Ms. Smith. We are proud of Diana. Keep up the good work. Keep God first always pray and continue to strive.

Current School: PS 354

Next School: Eagle Academy All Boys School

Cazimier, Mommy is super proud of you and is very happy to witness you graduate 5th grade going into JHS. I love you always KEEP STRIVING TO BE YOUR VERY BEST.

- Love, Mom

e D em m onyo

Edem was born in March 4, 2000 at St. John’s hospital in Queens. Just graduated from SUNY Polytechnic in Utica, NY with B.Sc in Computer Engineering on May 6, 2023.

Rochdale Village Presents

The Star Graduate Edition 2023

Mahogany Nelson is graduating 8th grade from Rochdale Early Advantage School. Her family is extremely proud of her and wishes her best of luck as she goes off to high school.

Destiny Newton is a Graduate of Business Technology (B Tech) Early College High School in Queens, NY. She will be attending St. John’s University in Fall 2023 pursuing a degree in Nursing.

Rodney Reid, a shareholder for over 40 years and 20 years of multi-family property management experience received a Master of Public Administration and certification in City Management from Villanova University; and was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha Global Honor Society for his 3.92-GPA and public service excellence.

n ovah r o D gers

Novah Rodgers is graduating Kindergarten from the Academy of Excellence through the Arts P.S. 303. She is bright, funny, and a burst of energy. She is also very compassionate and loving. Novah loves to read, is a level E reader, gets straight A’s on all Math and Vocabulary quizzes. We couldn’t be more proud of her. Novah is so excited to move on to First grade!

Kiara Robinson has graduated from York Early College Academy and will be attending SUNY @ New Paltz where she intends to major in psychology.

s iarra B. s ilva

Siarra B. Silva will be graduating from St Francis Preparatory School. She will be continuing her academic and athletic (softball) career at Bowie State University in the upcoming fall.

The Rochdale Village BulleTin

This one’s for the Fathers of Rochdale Village! On June 10, 2023, Cooperators filled the Courtyard near the Community Center for an evening of cigars and games. Cards for Spades, dominoes, an more were on hand. Many women came out to support the event and the men of the community; fun was had by all who attended.

A Night OfCigars& Games

(Photo Credit : NyreeCPhotography)

Community Center Committee Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan, Board Vice President Keysha Beasley, Board Secretary Nadine Browne.

Board Secretary Stacey Francis.

Maintenance Director Kelvin Pantaleon, Board President Jean Hall, Ombudsman Glen Keller, Board Secretary Nadine Browne, Director of Operations Lance Williams, Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez, Maintenance Assistant Director David George, Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback.

Board Treasurer Letisha Azizah.

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!

communiTy cenTeR commiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 6/1/23

Location: Community Center

Chairperson: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

The committee met on June 1st to finalize the event of Pre–Father’s Day Cigar and Game Night. This event will cater to just the men / fathers of our village in honoring them for Father’s Day.

The event will be held in the courtyard

and decorated to resemble a man’s club, which will include tables set up to play cards, dominos and polka. We will also have servers who will serve only the men thru out the entire night. These servers will serve the men their food, drinks and light their cigars.

The menu will be as follows: beef and pork ribs, potato salad, baked beans, corn on the cob and of course hamburgers and hot dogs, all cook freshly

from the grill. There will also be a DJ. for dancing.

Women are invited but the servers will only serve the men. To attend everyone, one must call the board office and list their name, this is needed to assure that we have enough food, drinks and cigars.

The meeting ended at 7:45pm. There were 15 people in attendance.

PuBlic SafeTy commiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 6/8/23 Time: 7:05pm

Location: Community Center Room 6

Chairperson: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Summary of incidents that occurred:

Mall # 1 shooting incident that occurred Wednesday May 24: Individual arrested by the 113th Detective squad on Wednesday May 31.

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

Invited Guest: Chief Osback of Public Safety

15 Shareholders present.

Why are the red brick and rear entrance doors to the community center locked? We had a recent incident involving a group of kids that vandalized the men’s bathroom by breaking a faucet and stall door. We will work on having a buzzer and camera installed so that the People playing loud music from their cars while double parked in circle 4. We will coordinate with the 113th Pct to have them move double parked cars

in the circle.

No further questions or comments from cooperators.

Plans for national night out event to be held on Tuesday August 1st from 6:30 pm to 11:00pm.

The meaning of national night out:

Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to help make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. It seeks to strengthen the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement, fostering a true sense of community.

This year we will follow in the meaning of national night out by having a village carnival: which will include:

Games, dunk tank, test your strength, tea cup ride, face painting, animals balloon artist, game truck, carnival games, bingo under the stars, robots , cotton candy, popcorn hamburger and hot dogs . and much more ….

The committee also wants to end the night with the balloon release. We will continue to plan this event.

SenioR ciTizen commiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 6/7/23 Time: 10:00AM Location: RV Community Center

Courtyard

Chairperson: Jean Hall (JH)

PLANNED AGENDA

1. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

◊ Maintenance Committee Shred Fest – 6/10/23 – Mall 2 – Public Safety Parking Lot from 10AM to 2PM.

◊ Community Center Committee – 6/10/23 – Community Center Courtyard – Pre Father’s Day Cigar & Game Night – 7PM.

◊ Community Relations Committee – 6/10/23 – Evening of Relaxation – 5PM – 10PM.

◊ Community Relations Committee – 6/17/23 – Health Fair – RV Big Mall – 10AM – 4PM.

◊ Community Relations Committee – 6/18/23 – Father Day Juneteenth Festival – In front of community center – 12PM – 7PM.

DISCUSSION

Chair, JH opened the meeting, thanking everyone for their attendance at our first breakfast in the courtyard! She advised that this would be an informal meeting and first up she will provide the answers to questions submitted last month by a committee member.

The following questions and the answers are outlined below:

1. Do we have to use the floor tile as recommended by Rochdale Village or can we choose what we like? If so, do we have to replace the tiles we installed if we move or transfer to another apartment?

Answer: Shareholders can install floor tiles of their choice; the instal-

lation must be done by a professional licensed company. In the event the Shareholder vacate or transfer from the unit, allocation and restoration departments will determine if the floor is suitable to hand over to the incoming shareholder. If the floor is determined to be unsuitable to pass on to the incoming shareholder, the outgoing shareholder will be held liable for the cost to replace the floor. Also, if the incoming shareholder accepts the floor as is, an agreement must be signed stipulating that they are responsible for the repair of the floor. (Kitchen floors)

2. Can we redo our bathroom? Replace toilet, sink and floor? Will Rochdale provide us with the proper measurements?

Answer: Shareholders can redo their bathrooms and Rochdale will provide the proper measurements.

3. In the bedrooms, do we have to use

Rochdale’s carpet, or can we buy our own?

Answer: The shareholders can buy their own carpet for the bedroom.

4. What about the light fixtures?

Answer: The light fixtures can be replaced; Rochdale’s light fixtures must be kept and reinstalled when the shareholder is vacating or transferring from the unit.

5. If we do our own touches what happens if we move or transfer to another apartment?

Answer: Any touches done that’s unacceptable to the allocation and restoration department, the shareholder will be held liable to restore to its original condition.

6. For someone coming home from a rehab center will RV install the bars in the bathroom.

Answer: All reasonable accommodations, such as grab bars, are to be in-

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

stalled independent of management. This is also at the owner’s expense for installation and, if/when they move, removal is required. Depending on the extent of the accommodation we would also have to review the scope of work and require necessary insurances. This would not be the case for grab bars, because it is a small job. We can provide a list of contractors for shareholders so they can price out installation.

Thanks to Mr. Kelvin Pantaleon, Maintenance Director, for the above responses.

Next, our very own committee member, Ms. Yvette Lawson, provided an overview of a new initiative to get feedback from our seniors regarding

their interests.

Ms. Lawson thanked everyone for allowing her the opportunity to introduce – MAP. MAP stands for:

MOBILITY – ability to get to and from events. AFFORDABILITY – cost effective, having affordable events for seniors. PRACTICALITY – is it suitable; useful; convenient.

Ms. Lawson further explained that MAP seeks to describe your needs and wants as a senior in this community. Understanding that we want to create viable programs, events, and informational sessions that speak to you!

With that in mind, a survey was given

out to the membership for completion. It was agreed that the majority wanted to take the survey home and bring it back to the August meeting. Once we obtain the feedback, we will have an open forum on the ideas presented.

Chair, JH thanked Ms. Lawson for the wonderful introduction to MAP!

A total of $76.00 was collected, which will be turned over to the accounting department and placed in the senior citizens committee account.

JH thanked everyone for coming and presented the membership with a small token of appreciation, a keychain, which stated, “Sometimes You Forget You’re Awesome – So this is your reminder”!

UPCOMING EVENTS

» There will not be a committee meeting in July!!!!

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Meeting ended at: 11:45AM

Attendance: 76

Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall, Chair

youTh Planning commiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: May 26, 2023 Time: 7:00pm

Location: Club Lounge

Chairperson: Nadine Browne

2. Open DISCUSSION

Summer 2023 Upcoming Events/Activities/Programs:

⁕ YPC Africa Park Basketball Tournament Classic

8, 10, 12, and 14, Divisions

⁕ Young women empowerment dance program in partnership with dance compay

Preteen – Teens

Twice a week

Mid-July - mid-August

⁕ Circle Visits

and etc…

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

End of Program Trip

○ YPC Africa Park Basketball Tournament Classic July 2 – August

○ Young Women Empowerment Dance program, TBD

○ 5 Circle YPC Tour

○ Volunteer Appreciation - TBD

○

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chair recapped matters from last meeting

PLANNED AGENDA

1. Summer 2023 & Upcoming Events/Activities/ Programs

Ideas shared on YPC 5 Circle Tour

To begin Summer 2023

⁕ Trips

Pro and Cons, registration process and criteria discussed

Ideas included amusement park, skating, zoo

NEXT MEETING:

TBD

Metting ended at approx. 8:45 p.m.

Minutes submitted by: Nadine T Browne, Chair

SynoPSiS of cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion

- For May 22,

Chair Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperator’s session at 7:16PM

2023 Board Meeting

Question: I am a keyholder for Building 20 for nearly nine years. Keyholders were contact to attend a meeting on May 10, 2023. I e-mailed and contacted the Board Office, to let them know that I wouldn’t be able to attend, due to my work schedule and I scheduled to meet with Board president on May 18 at 10:00 A.M. During the meeting I was told, that I was an alternate. I would like to know how they know that the two primary keyholders will work well together and be a good fit? I would like to know why I am not a keyholder but an alternative?

Response: Board President shared that each building must have two primary keyholders. The two keyholders present at the meeting became the primaries and you may serve as the alternate. As an alternate, the only thing that you do not have are keys to the community room. There are two sets made, given to each primary. That does not mean that your contribution, your service, your commitment or what you bring to the table will be diminished. While you may be disappointed that you don’t have a set of keys, that does not mean you would not be working with the two primary keyholders to make sure that your room is running as it

needs to be and if they need you to open and/or close a room, I am sure, and we have already indicated to all those present at the meeting that there is no problem for them giving the key to an alternate keyholder. All keyholders signed an agreement that they will work together in a productive manner. If that does not happen, then that individual keyholder may lose their right to serve as a keyholder.

Question: I am a keyholder for Building 20. I only have one thing to add to the comment for the community rooms. Are all the keyholders going to be handpicked like Building 20? Is it going to be across the board? I do know that she has been the keyholder for nine years and I have been a keyholder for over a decade. I know the rooms are usually worked among the keyholders ourselves. It has never been handpicked, so if that applies for our building that should apply for everybody, because if not that falls into nepotism. Is this the new policy effective immediately to go across the board to all the keyholders and not just Building 20? Because in my opinion it is not first come first serve. This young lady has been here nine years, so if you are new to the committee, my opinion you should be the alternate and that should go across the board.

Chairperson, Nadine Browne.

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

SynoPSiS of cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion

- For May 22, 2023 Board Meeting

Response: No one was handpicked. Management no longer has a partnership with the Board of Directors regarding the community rooms and that was stated at the meeting. While there may be some disappointment, again, the idea is, that anyone who came to that meeting, who was there, those were the people who were signed up as keyholders. There is one other building where three of the ladies came together and those three were present at the meeting. They will let me know which one of them wishes to serve as an alternate, so we are not handpicking anyone to serve. That is a misstatement. If the three of you can all work together, let us know.

Question: I would like to know why the work on the facade in the buildings have stopped. We haven’t seen any work in at least this year. They have taken down the rigs from Building 13. Not all the buildings in that circle have been done, so what happened? My second question has to do with the law firm. Is Rochdale Village paying for legal services for two firms, and if we are what is the distinction in the services that they are providing?

Response: Management shared in regards to the façade work, the work has stopped due to lack of funding. We are in the process of an application with the City Council for additional funding. They had funded Rochdale Village last year to the tune of $2.8 million for facade work. We have another application now to continue that work. In the meantime, we are doing daily inspections and fencing off or blocking off areas that maybe an issue with regard to safety. That work is set to continue as soon as the funding is approved. That includes balconies

Response: Board President explained that the Board retained the services of an additional law firm, which is not uncommon for a development of this size and that law firm works directly with the Board to help us as we transition to different professionals that we are bringing on.

Question: The signs are obsolete and irrelevant. The words are faded and rules should be reviewed, inspected and revised or done away with and should be enforced and jive with our leases.

Response: Management expressed that they are drafting sign revisions. They are not quite ready yet but will be brought to the Board for review once they are.

Question: At the last Board Meeting there was a situation and how it was handled, in my opinion, was horrible. Where is the training that Public Safety can literally yell at someone which can escalate into something else? That same lieutenant who was a sergeant came up to me in 2019 and it was unfounded what she said I supposedly did. They couldn’t even find it on the camera. Why is she still here? I wrote a letter of complaint. So, tell me about this training that they have? Can I please have Human Resources e-mail, because I would love to send a complaint. Is that what the task force is used for, to throw us out? That is what we are paying them for, to scream on us? Why was the lady treated like that? I ask for the Human Rights Director e-mail address so now I am really going to make a complaint. What is her address, please, her e-mail address?

Response: Chief stated, I would like to go back to that 2019 incident and just clarify one thing that you said. I did investigate that incident that you are referring to and you stated that it was not observed -- the action that you were accused of doing was not observed. The entire incident was not observed on camera so we couldn’t have gone through with it.

Response: Management provided email address, JayWilliams@RochdaleVillage.com and requested that they be emailed directly.

Question: I want to ask who is the general contractor that has the performance bond and the contract for the convector job? How much is the performance bond? Does it cover the contract plus the addition that you put through last month which we haven’t seen because it will be on the next month’s Bulletin”. How much is the contract costing? Does that include all of the individual contracts to the electrician and to the plumbing company? Did you bid it in pieces? Have you done that someplace else?

Response: Management shared that the general contractor and the bond is with Genesis Construction. In the neighborhood of $28 million I think is the total. It was broken into two parts. One was material and one was labor. I have worked here for the last decade so I would say within the year before. I didn’t do that kind of capital work prior to coming to Rochdale. Not on this scale.

Question: Are you aware that MSI did have a problem in another location where an electrical job was started and it took over ten years to get it finished because the contractor walked away from the project? What happens if the contractor walks away from this job, who is going to pay for it? When you have a large job that is being done, the whole job, not just the materials but the performance of the job, the completion you have an architect and engineer who supposedly wrote up the whole package so that you can send it out to bid, and the reason for going out to bid was to have the whole thing put in one package so that all entities will be tied into the package, and if anybody did anything wrong, it can be covered by a performance bond for the whole thing.

Response: I don’t want to talk of the top of my head, but I can get back to you.

Response: Chairperson, for the sake of time recommended a meeting between cooperator and management to discuss further.

Question: What is the status of the Pavilion at this time? I was here in March and the Board had not established a fee. What is the tentative date, still Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day? Will the Rose Garden be available? Can you use that for rental? Is there a fee also?

Response: Management and the Board are still reviewing the rates. There were preliminary conversations with regard to rates and days and times. There were other pressing matters that needed to be attended to, so we will have to revisit that and get back to the community with the final answer. The same for the dates as well, Ma’am. So, both have to be finalized by management and the Board. We are working towards that goal. I’ll take your contact and have the Community Center Director contact you.

Question: We don’t have a fish market in Rochdale Village. Can we have the fish truck that came last week come on weekends for service, one day in the small mall and one day in the big mall?

Response: Management shared that that will have to be discussed of course with Management and the Board.

Cooperators Sessions ended at 7:52pm.

Rochdale Village BoaRd of diRecToRS meeTing

resolutions - May 22, 2023

R14-23:

Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Seconded by: Nadine Browne

WHEREAS, the resolution for Speaker Adams space relocation R3522 was passed by the Board at the November 2022 Rochdale Village Board Meeting for an amount not to exceed $801,855.

WHEREAS, the amount of $801,855.00 was a typo that was realized prior to the November 2022 Board Meeting but was not corrected prior to the vote due to a management oversight;

WHEREAS, the correct amount should have read $899,915.00 as stated in the architectural bid analysis reviewed prior to the November Board 2022 meeting;

WHEREAS, this does not alter the bid results with the difference between the low bid and the second lowest bid amount of $315,348; and

WHEREAS, this does not alter the funding source of the 2019 Wells Fargo refinance that were earmarked for Mall 1 renovations.

Contractor Base Bid Electrical/ Not to Sprinkler Exceed Bid Contingency if needed

Genesys $739,915.00 $160,000.00 $899,915.00

Quadrant $1,055,263.00 $160,000.00 $1,215,263.00

Elmhurst $1,468,220.00 $160,000.00 $1,628,220.00

Construction

Development

Electrical

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the renovation of the suites for Speaker Adams, for the correct amount, not to exceed $899,915.00 to be funded from the Wells Fargo Account.

FOR

Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne

Edward Douglass Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Gary Hawkins

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Derrick Shareef

ABSENT

Letisha Azizah Clifton Stanley Diaz

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R15-23:

Moved by: Stacey Francis

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors suggested Management find options to add ADA automatic door openers to the management office to enable those in need of proper ingress and egress;

WHEREAS, proposals were sought from qualified contractors two ways, Option 1 to adapt the existing storefront doors to add new ADA door openers and associated hardware. Option 2 was to replace existing storefront doors with new storefront doors and glass;

WHEREAS, two additional alternates were also included on the bid form, alternate B to add resident key fob access and a visitor intercom, and alternate C to provide completion of work after hours;

WHEREAS, nine (9) companies were invited to bid only three provided proposals; Elmhurst Electric Corp., R. Acevedo Contracting, Inc. and Quadrant Development Consultant, Inc.

alternates of which Elmhurst Electric, Corp provided the lowest bid for both Options 1 and 2; and

WHEREAS, due to financial constraints, management recommends choosing option 1 plus alternate A and C for $20,570.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the award of contract to Elmhurst Electric Corp. in the amount of $20,570 to be funded by the operations account.

FOR

Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne

Edward Douglass Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Gary Hawkins

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Derrick Shareef

ABSENT

Letisha Azizah Clifton Stanley Diaz

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R16-23:

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

WHEREAS, Rochdale’s Power Plant was originally constructed with four interior boilers that provide steam contributing to utilities such as electricity, hot water, heating and cooling;

WHEREAS, an additional boiler was added to the exterior of the Power Plant enabling Rochdale to build three new interior boilers in place without interrupting utility service;

WHEREAS, the additional boiler has changed our potential carbon footprint causing compliance issues with the Department of Environmental Conservation (“D.E.C.”);

WHEREAS, Management and our Power Plant Engineers believe that the additional redundancy adds significant value to the Power Plant because we are an islanded facility; and

WHEREAS, a proposal from Environmental and Energy Solutions, Inc. via the Outage Experts has drafted a comprehensive plan to reach Title V D.E.C. Compliance, keeping all five boilers, for a total amount of $62,470.00.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the amount of $62,470.00 to Environmental and Energy Solutions, Inc. for the purpose of Title V D.E.C. compliance for all five boilers, to be funded from the Operating Account.

MOTION TO TABLE

Moved by: Nadine Browne

Seconded by: Jean Hall

FOR TABLING

Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne

Edward Douglass Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Gary Hawkins

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef

ABSTAIN ON TABLING

Kamal Saleem

ABSENT

Letisha Azizah Clifton Stanley Diaz

Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion to table passes.

WHEREAS, bids ranged in cost from Option 1 from $20,570 to $103,758, including alternates, and Option 2 $195,000 to $249,322 including

R17-23:

Moved by: Jean Hall

Rochdale Village BoaRd of diRecToRS meeTing

resolutions - May 22, 2023

Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

WHEREAS, Rochdale has decided to bid out the services for a new accounting firm to prepare the financial statements for the 2023 fiscal year in compliance with New York State HCR guidelines; and

WHEREAS, on March 14, 2023, New York State HCR approved an HM-180 which was issued to the following accounting firms; 1) Bloom & Streit, LLP; 2) Czarnowski & Beer; 3) Newman, Newman & Kaufman, LLP: 4) Prisand Mellina, Unterlack & Co.: 5) Sax LLP; 6) Wilkin & Guttenplan, P.C.: and 7) KVLSM CPA; and

WHEREAS, Czarnowski & Beer and Sax LLP were the only two firms that responded with a response to the RFP; and

WHEREAS, on May 2, 2023, the Board of Directors interviewed Czarnowski & Beer and Sax LLP; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the firm of Sax LLP in the amount of $102,500 to prepare the 2023 financial statement.

FOR

Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne

Stacey Francs Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem

AGAINST

Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef

ABSTAIN

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSENT

Letisha Azizah Clifton Stanley Diaz

Eight for, two against, three abstentions, two absent; motion passes.

R18-23 (Telephone Vote)

WHEREAS, three thousand two hundred thirty-one (3,231) square feet was identified on the second floor of Mall 1 formally known as suites, 1, 2, 3 and 4 has undergone complete renovation to establish new office space for New York City Speaker Adrienne Adams.

WHEREAS, a lease has been established between the City of New York, the Council of the City of New York and Rochdale Village, Inc. beginning January 1, 2023, and shall expire on December 31, 2023, unless sooner terminated or extended.

WHEREAS, Management has affirmed that the lease may be renewed for one two-year period beginning 1/1/24 and discussion regarding renewal of lease shall take place sixty days prior to the expiration of 12/31/23.

WHEREAS, General Counsel has affirmed that he reviewed the lease in its entirety and finds no objections;

WHEREAS, the schedule for the rent is outlined below.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the new lease and terms of agreement for Speaker Adrienne Adams.

FOR

Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne

Edward Douglass Jean Hall

Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef

ABSTAIN

Letisha Azizah Stacey Francis

Kamal Saleem

TWO CALLS NO ANSWER

Althea Hicks

UNABLE TO BE REACHED

Clifton Stanley Diaz

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 (Not Present)

Treasurer

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Edward Douglass

Gary Hawkins

Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro

Derrick Shareef (Not Present)

SUMMIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

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. It became necessary to add freeze protection to the fan coil units to prevent freeze up during winter operation a change order was approved to add additional equipment to the units for a cost of $1.7 million dollars.

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: TBD

Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/ Repair Contractor

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

Status: On hold. 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: TBD

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: May 2024

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: August 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: N/A.

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 SI-

PLAST. 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). Management, 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: N/A

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 2026

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 2026

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: In progress. New designsigns awarded to ASG.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $288,683

Money Spent: $117,769

Projected Completion: August 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: August 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/

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 Installation

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 be-

yond 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 Father’s Day

By olayeMi okeniyi

WhileMother’s Day gets all the attention nationwide, the Rochdale Village Senior Center never misses a chance to properly recognize and appreciate the contributions of all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures among Rochdale’s cooperators.

It is for that reason that the Rochdale Village Senior Center hosted a Father’s Day celebration in room 11, 12, and 13 of the Community Center on Friday, June 9, 2023,

starting at 10:00 a.m. and running to 2:00 p.m. While fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the responsibility of the male parent in the lives of children cannot be simply boiled down to a single day, recognition must be given to those who step up and make daily attempts to do their part.

This year, the actual date for Father’s Day was Sunday, June 18, 2023, but since such days should be celebrated with family, the Senior Center opted for an early party.

In 2022, this same event took place out

in the Community Center Courtyard, where the fathers were able to enjoy great weather, good food, and companionable interactions. This year, smoke particles from the Canadian wildfires caused the sky to turn yellow and the air to become hazardous to those with respiratory issues. As such, the Father’s Day event took place indoors.

The new location did not distract attendees from having an equally great time. There was music and dancing with fathers getting a front row seat.

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

Summer Senior Luncheon With A Surprise Guest

By CyntHia Bernadine

OnMonday, June 26, 2023, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook, in conjunction with the Rochdale Senior Center, welcomed in the new season with a Summer Senior Luncheon. Hosted in the Rochdale Community Center Grand Ballroom, our Jewels of Jamaica, as we like to affectionately call them, enjoyed a healthy but hearty meal together with Assemblywoman Cook. Vivian Cook is a well known friend to Rochdale, as well as a familiar face to residents of Southeast Queens and never fails to make time for Rochdale residents. A Special Guest appearance was made by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.

Katz, who was recently on the ballot of the local June

Primary elections, spoke about her record of convictions and how important it is to her to maintain a relationship with Rochdale Village and continue to strive to protect its residents and its most vulnerable population. Just a day later, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Katz was declared the winner, defeating opponents Devian Daniels, a public defender, and George Grasso, a former Queens Supreme Court Judge by more than 70% of the votes. Katz goes on to face a Republican candidate, Michael Mossa, in the general election in November.

In addition to Katz, a few other friendly faces stopped by, such as State Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, and District Manager of State Senator James Sander’s office, Lisa George.

SECOND SHRED FEST A SUCCESS

Committee Chair Keysha Beasley (fourth from right) with Maintenance Committee members and maintenance staff.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

State Senator Leroy Comrie, Bishop Newsome, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Board Director Jean RandolphCastro, Sen. Sanders’ District Manager Lisa George, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Board Vice President Maryam Hubbard, Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Evelyn Wilson.

The second day of the Annual Shred Fest was originally scheduled for May 20, 2023, but due to the weather had to be postponed. As the new date, June 10, 2023, rolled in, cooperators showed up by the Public Safety gate near Mall #2, ready to shred documents.

Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - July 2023

NORC DRUM SONGS ON DISPLAY FOR FATHER’S DAY

On June 22, 2023, the Grand Ballroom was filled with an audience ready to see what the seniors who had participated in NORC’s Drum Songs had learned throughout the class. After the performance, NORC recognized Father’s Day, and then the festivities began.

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).