Rochdale Village Bulletin - September 2023 Edition

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IMPORTANT ELECTION NOTICE

The election for the Board of Directors is on Wednesday October 4, 2023. It is very important that you vote! You have two ways you can vote:

1. USE THE ABSENTEE BALLOT.

This year Absentee Ballots are available at the Management Office and can be picked up or hand delivered. Complete the form and mail it Immediately. Your ballot must be received in the office of the election company by Tuesday, October 3, 2023 .

Using the Absentee Ballot is the same as voting in person. If you mail this in time, you do not have to vote again in person.

2. VOTE IN PERSON ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023. Either way, it is extremely important that you VOTE!!!

Thank you. The Election Committee

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

Monthly Report

- by Marion Scott

- by Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for September 2023

THE FINANCIAL STATE OF ROCHDALE VILLAGE

As a shareholder, it can be difficult to gauge the financial stability of Rochdale Village. If you come home and see the grass cut, the elevator works, and the lights on, it appears that all is well. To the contrary, if the grass was unkempt, lights out in the building, or services regularly interrupted, then you would have an outfacing indication that things are not going well. The fact of the matter is, if shareholders see systemic service failures it would indicate deep managerial issues that, 9 times out of 10, would stem from financial shortfalls. The yearly financial statement gives shareholders a look under the “hood” at the inner workings of Rochdale’s finances. This snapshot of the previous year’s income and expenditures audited by an impartial accounting firm, SAX LLP., provides a side-by-side look of Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023.

We are fortunate to have weathered the “COVID” storm and are headed in the right direction. While we are still experiencing the aftershocks in the form of elevated inflation for material, the corporation’s overall improvement in health can be noted on pg. 5 in the Statement of Operations, Operating loss before depreciation and amortization. We went from a loss of $(2,784,387) million or 3.3% to a loss of $(508,675) or .6%. This means we are trending in the right direction. The 2nd stage of our carrying charge increase of 3.62% will commence in February of 2024. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we anticipate that this will cover the 2023 .6% loss going forward.

A good way for shareholders with limited financial experience to view the report is to pinpoint lines with significant variances, positive or negative, and ask the question, “why”. An example of a notable variance in the report can be seen on our Current Liabilities, page 4, that shows the PPP (Paycheck Protection Program)

loan of $6,029,300 as an outstanding liability. If the PPP was forgiven, why does it still show as a liability? The answer: at the time of our year’s end, March 31, 2023, the PPP loan had yet to be forgiven. We did not receive forgiveness confirmation until May of 2023 so it will still show up as a liability in the report. For further information on this line please go to Note 7 on pgs. 14 and 15. This is just one example of how I would begin to approach a budget analysis targeting variances. By doing this exercise year to year and attending Budget and Finance Committee meetings, anyone can gain a better understanding of the corporation and home that they live in.

EXERCISING YOUR COOPERATIVE RIGHT TO VOTE

When I started in the property management business 18 years ago, I worked for a landlord. The landlord did what he thought was best for the building with very limited dialogue from the tenants that lived there. If there was something they didn’t like there was very little they could do to change things. Coops are different. Having lived in and managed both rentals and coops I can honestly say that cooperative living is preferred. Based on other coop boards I have observed through my recent travels as a management company owner, I can honestly say that Rochdale is way more structured than its contemporaries. From our structured and open meetings with its shareholders, to the varying committee types and frequency of meetings. I always use Rochdale as an example of what their coop should aspire to be.

With that being said, make sure you take the time to engage in what so many other NYC residents cannot do in a rental building. Vote. Vote for your Board of Directors. Research the candidates, see which beliefs align with yours and vote your conscience. Tell your neighbor to vote. At one time people of color and women could not vote. Exercise what

many in the years before us could not do. Vote and participate in the democratic process. This is co-op living, we are all in this together and working together we can continue to move Rochdale forward.

AN OPINION FROM JAY WILLIAMS

Is Rochdale perfect? No. But we are also not children and must recognize that, while perfection is the goal, problems will inevitably blow the proverbial ship to-and-fro from time to time. The true test of an administration and its management team is the ability to respond effectively and efficiently to problems as they arise. No greater test to the world was the COVID pandemic. I know of several other Mitchell Lama coops that did default on their mortgages and, as a result, had to implement increases upwards of 30%. This is not to say that increases in the near future will not occur. On the contrary, they will. But they will not be needed to stabilize the day-to-day operation. They will more so be needed for the capital needs of a 60-year-old structure. That is another stark difference between Rochdale and her contemporaries. While I have a different approach than my predecessors, I am proud to be a part of the Management team that brought Rochdale to this point. I am also appreciative of the lessons I learned from Marion Scott and Herbert Freedman. Were they perfect? Am I perfect? No, but we are not children.

What I will say is that the collective efforts of the Board, Management and the Community are powerful when they are aimed at a common goal. This should be our focus. When our district was in jeopardy we came together and kept the district together. This is proof that, while no one is perfect, together we can achieve great things in pursuit of perfection.

BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM UPDATES – SEPTEMBER 2023

Building Community Rooms that are open:

Building 5

Building 8

Building 14

Building 18

Building Community Rooms waiting for group manager to confirm repairs are complete so room may reopen:

Building 1

Building 3 Building 17

Building 20

Building Community Rooms that need the required walk-thru with group manager, board member(s), and keyholders:

Building 4

Building 10

Building 13

Building 16

Building Community Rooms that require DOB approval before work can begin:

Building 2 Building 7

Building 15

Note: The building applications submitted for buildings 2, 7, and 15 did not receive approval from the Department of Buildings (DOB).

The applications for these buildings were returned to Rochdale Village, September 2022. The DOB had objections and requested evidence that the building community rooms are existing Public Assembly (PA) spaces, and this was noted on the Certificate of Occupancy.

At this time only building 15 appears to have the information that will satisfy the objections of the DOB. Buildings 2 and 7 require additional work which may necessitate working with the DOB Queens Borough Commissioner.

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

August 2023

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

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

COMPLAINTS:

112 Loitering complaints of which 26 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiters were present)

123 Noise complaints of which 77 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

INVESTIGATIVE

181 Directed & Routine Verticals

These verticals resulted in 0 arrests, 0 C-Summon issued, 25 violations, and encountered 111 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.

4,467 building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking lot checks were conducted in the month.

350 directed verticals were conducted in the month.

4,997 total post inspections conducted in the month. Filtering

1290 calls for assistance by public safety

28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

Public Safety Message

As we bring this summer to a close, I would just like to take a second to express my gratitude to all cooperators who took an active part in making this a safe and enjoyable season.

Your calls, social media postings, emails & letters serve as an additional layer of protection over this community and an extension the Public Safety Department’s goal of reducing crime and quality of life issues.

Thank you all and be safe!

Submitted by: Adolph Osback Public Safety Chief

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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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023 (FISCAL 2024) Rochdale

Inc.

& LOSS STATEMENT FY 2023 and FY 2024 vs. Budget

For the Four Months ended July 31,2023, controllable income beFore Interest, deprecIatIon, aMortIzatIon, and IncoMe taxes decreased $(156,000) to $3,422,000 as coMpared to $3,579,000 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 Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Total revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at

$28,815,000 as compared to $28,829,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

Apartment revenue - For the Four Months

Ended July 31,2023, Apartment revenue was in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $25,039,000 as compared to $25,233,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

Commercial rental revenue

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Commercial rental revenue decreased $(74,000) less than 5% to $1,821,000 as compared to $1,896,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The decrease in revenue is due to vacancies higher than the Budget and the seasonality of actual revenue as compared to the FY 2024 Budget which was spread out evenly over 12 months.

EXPENSES

Total expenses – For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, total expenses increased $142,000 to $25,392,000 as compared to

$25,250,000 in the Budget. The significant variances are explained in the following expense categories:

Administrative

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Administrative expenses increased $88,000 to $2,127,000 as compared to $2,038,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is principally due to

(1) An increase in Office expenses related to the purchase of $23,000 of income affidavit forms, $17,000 for the purchase of medical supplies for the cabinets in the Groups and the management office and an increase in purchases of office supplies for other departments.

(2) The increase in office expenses in (1) above was offset by a decrease of approximately $(47,000) in professional fees. This decrease in professional fees is related to less consulting expenses incurred in FY2024.

Maintenance and operating costs

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $367,000 to $4,568,000 as compared to $4,201,000 in the FY 2024 Budget This decrease is related to the following:

Maintenance Salaries

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Maintenance Salaries decreased $(95,000) to $1,298,000 as compared to $1,394,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This decrease is related to the decrease in Clerical and Handyman salaries decreasing because the Budget was at Full Staff and there were vacancies in the Handyman head count.

Repair Material, Tools & Supplies

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Repair Material, Tools & Supplies increased $448,000 to $1,092,000 as compared to $644,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The increase is principally related to an increase in the purchase of carpentry supplies and the continued increase in prices related to infla-

- by William Young

tion.

Contracted Services

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Contracted services category of Maintenance expenses increased approximately $59,000 to $2,149,000 as compared to $2,090,000 in the Budget. This increase is related to the increase in 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 Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Total Power Plant expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget at $5,726,000 as compared to $5,498,000 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 Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Fuel expenses increased $314,000 to $2,372,000 as compared to $2,058,000 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 based upon 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 Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Water and Sewer expenses increased $182,000 to $1,898,000 as compared to $1,716,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase 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 Four Months Ended July 31,2023, – Salaries & other expenses decreased $(269,000) to $1,455,000 as compared to $1,724,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This decrease is principally related to the Budget reflecting a full staff and there was approximately $(95,000) less overtime than anticipated in the FY 2024 Budget.

Insurance Expense

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Insurance expenses increased $355,000 to $3,223,000 as compared to $2,868,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. Insurance costs have continued to trend above the FY 2024 Budget. Insurance costs now represent approximately 10% of Rochdale Village’s revenue. General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance reflects the largest portion of the insurance expense increase. Management is meeting quarterly with insurance Brokers to review each major claim to evaluate reserves, modification rates and if there are safety policies that need to be improved. In addition, we have instructed our insurance broker to develop alternatives to our current coverage by evaluating deduct-

ibles, stop-losses etc. to help control insurance costs.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent)

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expenses decreased $(162,000) to $1,205,000 as compared to $1,368,000 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 Four Months Ended July 31,2023, Employee Benefits expenses decreased $(472,000) to $2,880,000 as compared to $3,353,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to following:

(1) An accrual of 1 week of payroll that related to FY 2023 was recorded in March 2023. When the actual payroll was paid, it was recorded in the individual payroll accounts. The accrual in FY 2023 is then reversed and is a (credit) in the GL. The net impact between the individual payroll accounts and the accrual account is $0.

(2) A decrease in SSOBA and Local 94 benefits due to employee vacancies as compared to the FY 2024 Budget.

Bad Debt Expense (NON-CASH EXPENDITURE)

For the Four Months Ended July 31,2023, 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 impact 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 INFOMATION

1. PPP (Payroll Protection Program) –

CONCLUSION - In a letter from the SBA to Citibank, the SBA has determined that the FINAL Forgiveness for Rochdale is $5,856,600 of the $6,029,300 PPP loan. That leaves a balance of $172,700 which will remain as a liability on Rochdale’s Balance Sheet to be repaid to Citibank.

2. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR) - The reserve and escrow balances were $31,834,115 as of July 31, 2023.

3. EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDITS

In June 2023, the Company received $7,202,145.61 for the IRS related to the ERC Program. Of this amount, in June 2023, $5,842,394 was added to the HCR Reserves.

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

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4. A subject students learn at school.

6. Raining cats and dogs mean it’s raining ______.

10. People use their ____ to see.

11. You use this to find definitions of a certain word.

13. ______ grow in the garden.

14. People use ________ to log in too laptops.

16. A piece of good drawing.

17. The time students don’t have to go to school.

20. You use this thing to rub out mess that is made by a pencil.

22. A object you put your crunch ‘n’ sip, recess and lunch in.

23. A object you use to fill and drink liquid.

24. Wear a school _____ to school.

26. Ever student needs to go too ______.

28. Wear a school _______ to school.

29. People sit on this

30. Students use this too get too school.

31. A object you put your work in.

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3. A place at school students go to buy treats.

5. You draw on _____.

6. A schoolwork students must do at home.

7. Every student needs to wear an enclosed _____ too school.

8. A baby is ______.

9. A machine you use to copy things on paper.

12. Students learn in a _________.

15. A pin is _____.

18. Free time you get to eat.

19. Students use _____ to go too excursions.

21. A thing made of paper and leather that you read.

22. You put trash into a ___.

25. Wear a ____ under a shoe.

26. An activity you do at school which you get active.

27. You have to wear a ___ under the sun.

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GENERAL ELECTION 2023: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

by cynthIa bernadIne

TheNew York City General Election will be taking place in a few weeks and Cooperators are encouraged to come out and vote. Local elections often take place every year, and because turnout for these elections are usually lower, your vote can actually make even more of a difference. Local and midterm elections are responsible for filling positions big and small, from Mayor down to Commissioners. Your local officials are directly responsible for making the laws and regulations that affect your community, even more reason to get out and vote. They have authority over things like schools, affordable housing, public transit and more. On the ballot this year is the race for: Queens District Attorney, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Civil Court (County), Judge of the Civil Court (District) and Member of the City Council (28th District).

Cooperators can take advantage of early voting from Saturday, October 28, 2023 through Sunday, November 5, 2023 held in the Rochdale Village Community Center. Voting early is fast and flexible with dates and times to accommodate most schedules including weekend hours. It is a great convenient way to avoid long lines and crowds. Early voting hours vary each day, so see the chart on this page for schedule of dates and times. As a reminder, your early voting site is not your actual polling site for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Cooperators can review the chart for Election Day polling sites by group on this page as well.

Below is information on how to register to vote and information on how to use an absentee ballot. For more voting information or assistance, you can contact 1-866-VOTE-NYC or visit www.vote.nyc.

VOTE NYC - BOARD OF ELECTIONS VOTING INFORMATION

QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE

• be a United States citizen;

• be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18);resident of this state and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election; not be in prison for a felony conviction; not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court; not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE

The deadline to register to vote in New York is Saturday, October 28, 2023. Registration forms sent through the mail must be postmarked no later than Saturday, October 28, 2023 and received by your local County Board of Elections no later than Saturday, October 28, 2023. In New York, voters must be registered 25 days before an election to be able to vote in that election.

ABSENTEE BALLOT

Qualifications to Vote by Absentee Ballot:

• Absent from your county or, if a resident of New York City, absent from the five boroughs, on Election Day.

• Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability (temporary illness includes being unable to appear due to risk of contracting or spreading a communicable disease like COVID-19).

• Unable to appear because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.

• A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.

• Detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.

How to Apply for an Absentee Ballot

You may apply for an absentee ballot in any of the following ways:

• By utilizing our online Absentee Application Portal at: https://nycabsentee. com/

• By going in-person to your local county board of elections office.

• By designating another person to deliver your application in-person to your local county board of elections and receive your ballot.

• By mail or fax

2023 Voting by Absentee Ballot Deadlines

• Monday, October 23, 2023 - Last day for the Board of Elections to receive an application or letter of application by mail, online portal, email or fax for an absentee ballot.

• Monday, November 6, 2023 - Last day to apply IN-PERSON for absentee ballot.

• Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Last day to postmark ballot. Must be received by the local board of elections no later than Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Military Voter Ballots must be received no later than Monday, November 20, 2023.

• Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Last day to deliver ballot IN-PERSON to the local board of elections or to any poll site in your county.

ONE FARE-FREE BUS FOR EACH BOROUGH

by cynthIa bernadIne

BeginningSunday, September 24, 2023, NYC bus commuters will not be charged fares on the following lines: Q4 in Queens, B60 in Brooklyn, M116 in Manhattan, S46/96 in Staten Island, and the Bx18A/B in the Bronx as part of the Fare-Free Pilot Program. In July 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA will launch the program which designates one bus route from each borough completely free for travelers.

“The MTA is the lifeblood of New York City, and I’m proud of the tremendous progress we’ve made in returning ridership to pre-pandemic levels,” Hochul said. “By establishing these fare-free bus pilot routes, we are expanding access to public transportation across the city and improving transit equity to better serve all New Yorkers.”

Ridership, fare evasion, service quality, equity for low-income and economically disadvantaged communities, and accessibility to employment and commercial activities were a few of the criteria used to select the above-mentioned routes. The pilot program will run for a period of 6-12 months and then

will be reevaluated.

The Q4 bus route which is the designated free line for the borough of Queens operates between the Jamaica Center-Parsons/ Archer E, J, Z subway station and Linden Boulevard/235 Street. Some buses operate as Limited-Stop during morning and afternoon rush hours on weekdays. The route primarily operates on Linden Boulevard, Merrick Boulevard and Archer Avenue and serves the Jamaica Center, South Jamaica, St. Albans and Cambria Heights neighborhoods. It makes connections to the E, J, Z trains, the St. Albans Long Island Rail Road station and several other bus routes. Major employers and institutions covered on the route include Jamaica Center, York College and the St. Albans VA Hospital.

To eliminate confusion, the buses included in the program will be visibly marked “Fare-Free” with green and black destination signage, digital signage onboard buses, decals inside the bus as well as covers on the fare box and OMNY readers. The pilot program does not include free transfers to other buses or subway lines.

SENIOR SAFETY SUMMIT WITH QUEENS D.A. KATZ

by cynthIa bernadIne

OnThursday, September 21, 2023, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the Rochdale Village Senior Center hosted a Senior Safety Summit in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom. The Summit addressed public safety with a focus on elders within the Queens community. Members of the Queens District Attorney Office Elder Abuse Unit eagerly presented on various topics such as Elder Abuse, Deed Theft and Elder Fraud, which was well received. The Elder Abuse Unit is staffed with trained social work professionals ready to provide support which includes going

to the seniors’ homes as well as phone reassurance, information and referrals to much-needed community resources. Executive Assistant District Attorney, Colleen Babb greeted the room full of seniors before the District Attorney, Melinda Katz took to the stage to express the depth of her commitment to ensuring senior safety within Queens. “It was a pleasure to host the first in our series of Senior Safety Summits at Rochdale Village. Seniors are frequently targeted by scam artists. The objective of the summits is to make older adults aware of the common schemes used, how to protect themselves against fraudsters, and how to access the resources

available from us to protect their savings and property. Thank you to the Rochdale Village Senior Center for partnering with us for this important event.”

Also in attendance was Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook with a supportive presence as she engaged with The Elder Abuse Unit staff and seniors. All attendees received an Elder Abuse Training Outline informational handout as well as other resource materials. At the conclusion of The Summit, seniors were encouraged to ask questions to leave feeling confident and armed with the right safety tools.

Queens DA Melinda Katz addresses the crowd.

Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell)

Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Evelyn Wilson, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Carolyn Jackson.

History Made With Pavilion Wedding

On Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, Rochdale Village’s very own shareholder Darlene Robinson tied the knot with Paul E. Jackson III, being the very first couple to wed in The Rochdale Village Pavilion. Surrounded by family and friends, the couple made Rochdale Village history proclaiming their love in the newly scenic pavilion under the sun. Darlene and Paul now carry with them happiness and lasting memories from their wedding day and the honor of forever being remembered here in Rochdale Village by shareholders.

Congratulations to you both, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jackson!

(Photo Credit : Ginny Jackson).

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore)

estival

(as part of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop), Epic Dance group and others, the rain eventually cleared up with hours of fun still left to be had. Once the weather improved, people showed up and shopped ‘til they dropped, enjoying what vendors had to offer as well as the performances.

~ Poetry & Art Corner ~

THE BELL

By ed MIller

Ring the bell for freedom

A call for you and me

It’s not a silly notion

Our fight for liberty.

If you ever think it’s over

There’s a bell with a big big crack

It stands for liberty and freedom

For the people fighting back.

It says to proclaim liberty

Throughout this mighty land Where men and women unite For justice, hand in hand.

In ’76 out of Richmond Pennsylvania and New York Had to fight the Red Coats

Not just talk the talk.

The Civil War was battled

To eradicate slavery

Across this vast country From sea to shinning sea.

The workers in the 30’s Sang of unions, solidarity Decent working conditions Were won for you and me.

Don’t let the struggles be forgotten Or the victories once won We must unite in the struggle that Our forefathers has begun.

*Note: Happy Birthday to Ed Miller, who turns 98 on October 14th.*

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

By alanda I. wasserMan edwards

RISEN VOICES 9/11/2001 REMEMBERED

By anthony charles blake

A wonder why?

What was the reason?

Beyond any reasoning

Remembrance of 9/11/2001

A day that was like yesterday, but unexpected

A past with the skies clear, sunny and true Warning was on call with surprise

The former Twin Towers were attached

Two major Commercial airlines were used as missile jets

New York City and the entire world that was on caution

Onlookers petrified

New York City was terrorized

Yesterday with no purpose of a tomorrow

Sorrow still has no morrow

Closure always remembered

Today the skies spell hope

Heaven is the cope

Embrace the past with the moment of lives loss

Devastation ashes became risen

We are who remain have a reason and purpose to carry on Remaining strong in togetherness

We are the chosen survivors enriched to stand

We can’t be stopped

Destruction is not our reward

Continuous striving

We are protected by a Mighty Fortress, the Lord Terrorist thought they would win They wanted our Soul’s to end Heaven said, “I am the begin”

I am the Mighty that can

Wounds will never completely heal

Heartfelt in some family members and friends gone

Chosen few remain 9/11 always remembered

We are the unforgotten promises in remember

Even as we slumber

We have a reason to live

The loss being their sacrifice

Risen Sunrise and Sunset

Spotlights of living in divining hope

Everlasting

Soulful voices in the distance, always rise

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SynoPSiS of cooPerator’S SeSSion - For august 28, 2023 board MeetIng

Chairman of the Board, Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperators session at 7:07PM.

Question: What is the process regarding refunds from the laundry room vendor and when will a new contractor for the laundry rooms be obtained?

Answer: Refunds should be readily available when you contact the call number provided in each laundry room. However, if you are not getting assistance, you may reach out to the management office, your maintenance group office or central maintenance regarding your refund. The board and management will be exploring vendor contracts for the laundry room in the upcoming months.

Question: I live in building 1, can we get the ventilation fan to work on the even elevator?

Answer: Management will take that back as an action item to make sure the fan is operable.

Question: Why did the ice cream vendor stop coming to Rochdale Village circles?

Answer: This inquiry will be forwarded to the ombudsman, Mr. Keller, to research for the general manager and a response will be provided. Management has a contact number for the Mr. Softee brand and will reach out accordingly.

Question: Statement alleging that the dryers are not working most of the time, what is the plan?

Answer: Management advised all shareholders to use the 1-800 number to report any laundry room issues. The information is used to provide a monthly report to the board.

Question: Can we have machines that accept dollar bills in the laundry rooms? Can we instruct shareholders not to feed the pigeons.

Answer: Yes, we can make that inquiry regarding machines in the laundry room. However, accepting dollar bills may not be the most cost effective or efficient way to collect funds. Regarding pigeons’ management will draft a memo as an alert about feeding them.

Question: Why are we using the Zoom platform tonight? There are those who prefer in-person meetings.

Answer: Historically, the August Board meetings have been cancelled by the board to allow for vacations. However, due to the number of items before the board, the August meeting was not cancelled. In consideration of board members commitments and vacation schedules it was decided to host this meeting via Zoom.

Question: What is the policy on outsiders entering into our circles asking us for money? Should we contact public safety or NYPD as these people appear to be immigrants.

Answer: Management advised that public safety should be contacted, and they will take care of the issue from there.

Question: What can be done about “piggybacking.” This is where individuals are standing waiting to gain access to our buildings by going in behind someone else. Can we have public safety in every lobby?

Answer: Management replied, to the best of our ability public safety can address the issue of piggybacking. If there are issues, we can address those targeted areas. There is a cost associated with having public safety in all

our lobbies. If the board wishes, we can provide data on the associated cost factors.

Question: What can be done about people walking their dogs through the complex and not picking up behind these dogs? And what can be done about outsiders using our laundry rooms?

Answer: Regarding outsiders using our laundry rooms, please reach out and notify public safety. The same would also apply to the dogs, notify public safety, time, place etc. We will in turn do our best to identify the shareholder(s) and issue the appropriate violations.

Question: If due to severe water damage the kitchen cabinets need to be completely done over can a shareholder buy their own granite, sink, and wood or will Rochdale charge us if we deviate from what was there prior?

Answer: It depends, if the damage was found to be the responsibility of Rochdale, we will repair the damage in accordance with the standard equipment. If a shareholder wants to upgrade their unit by installing nicer items, you are welcome to do so on your own. In the event you decide to move out, that apartment will be restored to its original condition. (If the incoming shareholder likes the upgrades, they can accept the unit as is)

Question: During the Key food renovations there have been times when the fruits and vegetables were not covered appropriately. This is a concern due to the amount of dust.

Answer: Management will follow up to make sure appropriate coverings are there.

Question: When will Rochdale start installing cameras in the staircases and hallways? This is a quality-of-life concern. There are people who are using the stairwells to get high, drink and relive themselves. It does not appear maintenance is keeping up with the cleaning efforts.

Answer: Everything is possible when you have the money to fund it. Still if you see evidence of behavior that is not being addressed, notify public safety and/or maintenance. Management will do a cost benefit analysis regarding cameras in stairwells and additional security to cover our buildings.

Question: Why are scooters allowed to ride up and down in the small mall. It makes it difficult for elderly people to walk to get to the drugstore and Ideal.

Answer: We will issue violations as required. Continue to report these incidents to public safety.

Question: When can we expect the annual financial statements?

Answer: It is the goal to have the financial statements delivered at least two weeks prior to the annual stockholders meeting.

Question: How far are in taking legal action against squatters?

Answer: If we have knowledge of an illegal occupant, we will begin holdover proceedings in the courts. We work within the court’s calendar to address these issues promptly.

Question: What would be the cost to install additional lighting throughout the complex?

Answer: Management advised they will do an evaluation. Cooperators Session ended at 7:42PM.

R26-23:

rochdale Village board of directorS meeting resolutIons - august

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village must comply with the New York City Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) also known as Local Law 11 (“Cycle 9”) that require New York City buildings taller than six stories to have their facades inspected and repaired every five years;

WHEREAS, in February of 2021, Resolution R08-21 approved Local Law 11 Cycle 9 Facade Stage 1 awarded to Proto Construction in the amount of $13,828,028 to be funded from the HCR Reserve Account.

WHEREAS, $5,119,204.10 out of the $13,828,028 has been expended from the approved funding leaving $8,708,824;

WHEREAS, the funding source will be changed from the HCR Reserve Account to the Operating Account to satisfy outstanding payments owed to Proto for necessary safety work completed on Buildings 13, 14, 15 and 16 in the amount of $1,351,410.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the remaining balance of $1,351,410 will be paid at a rate of at least $100,000 a month to be funded from the Operating Account.

MOTION TO UNTABLE

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Nadine Browne

FOR UNTABLING

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef

Eleven for untabling, four absent: Motion to untable passes.

R26-23:

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Althea Hicks

28, 2023

WHEREAS, the vast majority of shareholders fulfill their obligation to their fellow shareholders by paying their monthly maintenance in a timely fashion. There is a small but persistent number of shareholders who do not honor their commitment.

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors, as part of its fiduciary duties is obligated to ensure that shareholders adhere to the terms of their Occupancy Agreements and to protect the finances of Rochdale Village for all of its shareholders; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors in consultation with Management, has determined that more stringent measures are required to ensure that shareholders who default in their responsibility to pay maintenance should not continue to have the privilege of utilizing ancillary services provided by the Cooperative.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Directors directs Management to implement a policy whereby any shareholder who fails to pay their maintenance and additional maintenance for a period of sixty (60) days, i.e., is delinquent in maintenance for an amount equal to two months of maintenance, shall lose the right to any ancillary service provided by the Cooperative, including but not limited to parking privileges, storage room usage, rental of any Cooperative space and any other ancillary service provided by the Cooperative.

This policy shall take effect on September 1, 2023 and Management shall publish to the shareholders a complete list of the ancillary services that will be terminated and/or suspended, should shareholders fail to honor their obligation to pay maintenance, as set forth in this resolution.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN

Clifton Stanley Diaz Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Derrick Shareef

Nine for, three abstentions, three absent: Motion passes.

Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

ABSTENTIONS

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Sheila McKenzie

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Derrick Shareef

Ten for, two abstentions, three absent: Motion passes.

R32-23:

Moved by: Maryam Hubbard

Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

R33-23:

Moved by: Stacey Francis

Seconded by: Jean Hall

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village’s Board of Directors is committed to providing an environment free from unlawful bullying, discrimination and harassment;

WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village’s Board of Directors will not permit any form of conduct, verbal, physical, written or visual, that violates the rights of other employees to work in a bullying-free, harassment-free and discrimination-free environment. Rochdale Village’s Board of Directors does not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination or retaliation, even when it does not rise to the level of a violation of law; and

WHEREAS, a written policy has been drafted to create an

rochdale Village board of directorS meeting resolutIons

- august 28, 2023

enforceable set of guidelines to maintain an environment free from unlawful bullying, discrimination and harassment.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the anti-bullying policy.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks Maryam Hubbard

Sheila McKenzie Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Derrick Shareef

Ten for, two abstentions, three absent: Motion passes.

R34-23:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

WHEREAS, Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) is an American multinational automotive company that designs and manufactures electric vehicles, stationary battery energy charging stations and other related products and services;

WHEREAS, Tesla would like to construct twenty-eight (28) super charging stations in a designated area currently unused in the Mall 1 parking lot adjacent to Guy R. Brewer Boulevard;

WHEREAS, the Tesla lease term will be ten years firm with (2) five year options for a total of twenty years to be reviewed by Management, the Board and Tesla at five- year intervals, renegotiated every five years based upon current market conditions;

WHEREAS, Tesla will also be giving Rochdale four (4) level two chargers to be placed strategically throughout the campus free for shareholder use; and

WHEREAS, the remaining details of the terms are attached.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Tesla, Inc. is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors to install twentyeight (28) EV Tesla Supercharging stations in the Mall 1 Parking Lot for a period of twenty years to be reviewed by Management, the Board and Tesla at five year intervals renegotiated every five years based upon current market conditions.-

FOR

Keysha Beasley Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN

Letisha Azizah Nadine Browne

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Derrick Shareef

Ten for, two abstentions, three absent: Motion passes.

R35-23:

Moved by: Stacey Francis

Seconded by: Kamal Saleem

WHEREAS, Quest Diagnostics has agreed to rent one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) square feet in Mall 2 for five years;

WHEREAS, Quest Diagnostics, shall use and occupy the demised premised for phlebotomy and other related medical services; and

WHEREAS, the Quest Diagnostics lease terms are attached. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the lease for Quest Diagnostics is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Derrick Shareef

Twelve for, three absent: Motion passes.

R36-23:

WHEREAS, Faxing Jiang d/b/a Yummy Garden (“Yummy Garden”) has agreed to rent one thousand two-hundred ten (1,210) square feet in Mall 1 for five (5) years;

WHEREAS, Yummy Garden the terms of the lease are attached; and

WHEREAS, they shall use and occupy the demised premises for selling Chinese and American food and for no other purpose. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Yummy Garden is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Sheila McKenzie Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

ABSTENTIONS

Maryam Hubbard

ABSENT

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Derrick Shareef

Eleven for, one abstention, three absent: Motion passes.

rochdale Village board of directorS meeting resolutIons - august 28, 2023

BOARD MEMBERS

Althea Hicks

Chairperson & Assistant Treasurer

Jean Hall President

Maryam Hubbard

First Vice-President

Kamal Saleem

Second Vice-President

Keysha Beasley

Third Vice-President

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Fourth Vice President

Stacey Francis Secretary

Nadine Browne

Assistant Secretary

Letisha Azizah Treasurer

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Edward Douglass (Not Present)

Gary Hawkins (Not Present)

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

Assistant General Manager

Lance Williams (Not Present)

Director of Operations

Robert Bernstein, Esq.

Corporate Counsel

William Young Controller

Kelvin Pantaleon

Director of Maintenance

David George

Assistant Director of Maintenance

Adoplh Osback

Chief Public Safety

Corey Jones

Director of Power Plant

Dean M. Roberts, Esq.

Norris, McLaughlin

Mario Petrie

IT Systems Manager

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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 freezing 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: $33,219,155

Money Spent: $14,367,902

Projected Completion: September 2026

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.

AUGUST 2023

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $246,500.00

Money Spent: $50,132.00

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: TBD

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: $239,758

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 Assembly - PA’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 replaced 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: $5,481,466

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

AUGUST 2023

Project Name: Air Monitoring

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $200,000

Money Spent: $28,694

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Mold Assessment

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,000

Money Spent: $39,940

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 design - signs awarded to ASG.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $288,683

Money Spent: $154,066

Projected Completion: November 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: September 2023

Project Name: General Consultant

Description: Service contract.

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $210,000

Money Spent: $160,498

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 complaint.

Status: On Hold. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order. 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 on the 2nd floor of mall.

Status: On Hold. All work is 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 to fund convector change order.

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 Con-

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

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

PROJECTS COMPLETED

Project Name: Maintenance Department Dump Truck Description: Purchase of a new Hino truck to handle bulk garbage and large deliveries.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $ 97,962.46

Money Spent: $ 97,962.46

Completion Date: Jan. 2023

Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels PURCHASE

Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,380,480

Money Spent: $1,859,806

Completion Date: Oct. 2022

Project Name: Main Federal Pacific

Breaker Panel

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,139,133

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Augers

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $412,057.51

Money Spent: $412,057.51

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Interior Compactors

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $564,000

Money Spent: $564,000

Completion Date: July 2021

Project Name: Exterior Compactors

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $397,500

Money Spent: $397,500

Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Isolation Valves

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $3,078,682

Money Spent: $3,078,682

Completion Date: Oct. 2020

Project Name: Site Wide Camera 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 beyond its useful life.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $20,400

Money Spent: $20,400

Completion Date: Mar. 2020

Project Name: Pipe Insulation Phase 2

Description: Insulation of pipes in crawl spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $186,550

Money Spent: $186,550

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Building 5 Emergency Work

Description: Renovations needed due to violations from DOB.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $131,943

Money Spent: $131,943

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Parking Lot #2

Description: Restriping/Reconfiguration to enlarge parking spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $33,478

Money Spent: $33,478

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Pump Room Ceilings in Each Building

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $320,000

Money Spent: $320,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Satellite Dish Area Rehab

Description: Make the place usable for party and rental.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $296,700

Money Spent: $296,700

Completion Date: Sept. 2022

Project Name: Purchase of (3) John Deere Tractors

Description: Grounds Equipment.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $179,396

Money Spent: $179,396

Completion Date: Nov. 2022

Talen T I s T I meless C ompe TITI on C on

TI nues

is a city-wide competition for older adults to show off their secret (or not so secret) talents. The journey for Roch-

a gracious end at the borough-wide round on Thursday, September

best shots against tough competition. Though they will not be mov-

on to the next round, we’re proud of how far they’ve come!

Talent is Timeless

dale Village began on July 21, 2023, and came to

7, 2023 when Rochdale seniors Karen Corenthal and Cleophus James gave their

ing

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell)