Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper - December 2022 Edition

ROCHDALE VILLAGE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022

President’s Message

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairwoman of the Board

Althea Hicks

President Jean Hall

Vice Presidents

Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

Keysha Beasley

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Treasurer

Letisha Azizah

Assistant Treasurer

Althea Hicks

Secretary

Stacey Francis

Assistant Secretary

Nadine Browne

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Edward Douglass

Stacey Francis

Jean Hall

Gary Hawkins

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard

Sheila McKenzie

Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

Derrick Shareef

George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance

Althea Hicks

Commercial Services

Letisha Azizah

Community Center

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Community Relations

Maryam Hubbard

Legal & Management

Jean Hall

Maintenance

Keysha Beasley

Orientation

Letisha Azizah

Public Safety

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Senior Citizens

Jean Hall

Youth Planning

Nadine Browne

Environment, Parks, & Recreation

Kamal Saleem

Parking

Kamal Saleem

Media & IT

Stacey Francis

MANAGEMENT

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager

Jay Williams

Assistant Managers

Herbert Freedman

Wilfred Rodriguez

Controller

William Young

Director of Maintenance

Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief

Adolph Osback

Power Plant Director

Corey Jones

Human Resource Director

Dolores Benner

General Counsel

Robert Bernstein

Season’s Greetings,

To the wonderful residents of this vibrant community, I wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and blessed holiday season.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that while we celebrate some of our families have experienced the loss of loved ones making the sense of celebration filled with mixed emotions. I encourage all of us to keep these families in our thoughts and reach out with a smile or just a call. Often it is the small gestures of kindness that means the most.

After attending the budget and finance hybrid committee meeting on 12/19, I did all I could not scream what the ham sandwich is going on! The technical difficulties are simply not acceptable in service to a community of this size. Therefore, I sincerely apologize and know that going forward whatever needs to be done, hiring the proper staff, ensuring the required equipment is purchased will be done. We simply do not have any excuses to offer, it shall be corrected.

The carrying charge increase is upon us. While I understand no one wants to pay more, we cannot put our heads in the sand or stomp our feet and say No! When what we take in, our revenue cannot meet what we pay out our expenses an increase is required. However, what I also understand is there

is a demand that services do not deteriorate. The expectations that each building floor is properly cleaned daily, the laundry room machines and dryers are working, repairs are timely, projects such as the convectors remain on schedule, customer service and professionalism is the rule not the exception, and the recognition that shareholders have a voice in their community must be honored and achieved.

I want to acknowledge and thank the Community Center Committee for bringing us a wonderful Tree Lighting Ceremony that even the rain could not dampen the laugher and happiness. The train, the iceskating rink, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, the food, and the spirits made for a wonderful celebration.

Hats of to the King of Kings Foundation Inc. for their 14th Annual Christmas Party for children 4 – 16 yrs. in collaboration with our elected officials. The day was filled with fun, food, raffles, and toy giveaways which brought smiles to all in attendance.

Many thanks to the Community Relations Committee for their toy giveaway extravaganza which included face painting and pony rides! NYC Speaker Adrienne Adams Holiday and Auto Parade first stop was Rochdale Village! The Speaker’s office gave away toys and Dr. Hubbard sponsored a coat giveaway; socks compliments of FedEx were

also given away.

As we enter the season (12/26 – 1/1) for celebrating, Kwanzaa – first fruits let the guiding principles order our steps. Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith). Kwanzaa a time of celebration and reflection. Thank you to the Community Center for hosting a pre-Kwanzaa celebration.

Finally, as we close the chapter on 2022, I encourage you to reflect on the memories and lessons learned and be prepared to step into the new year with grace and enthusiasm. Let 2023, bring us a recommitment to community. Working together we can build something very special in Rochdale Village. Remember, We are Fearlessly and Wonderfully made –Rejoice.

Happy New Year!

President, Jean Hall

- by Jean Hall

The Rochdale Village Community Center hosts

Pre- K wanzaa & C hristmas Celebration Our Village

The Rochdale Village Community Center hosted the Pre-Kwanzaa and Christmas celebration on Friday, December 23, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. While local vendors brought the goods and treats to the redbrick area of the Community Center, the stage of the Grand Ballroom was graced with performances by local talents from the greater Queens community.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

(Right) Community Center Director Julia Shaw.

Monthly Report

Monthly Report

- by Marion Scott

- by Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for December 2022

Why We Have Increases

Increases are an unfortunate byproduct of living in a capitalist free market economy. From gas to groceries, we’ve all experienced rising costs in different aspects of our lives. When expenses increase and income remains flat you will inevitably run into a budget deficit no matter how well monies are managed. Rochdale Village is no different. Material costs, employee salaries, union employee contracts and natural gas increase yearly. These factors were exacerbated by COVID causing an acceleration of increases particularly in maintenance and supplies.

Management’s commitment to consistently explore ways to offset these increases through qualifying for rebates, capital improvements and projected savings by locking in gas rates give us the ability to keep housing costs in Rochdale Village affordable.

On a Fixed Income or Need Rental Assistance

ulated apartments

https://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1522/disability-rent-increase-exemptiondrie-program

Section 8: Housing Choice Voucher: tenantbased to extremely low-income (30%AMI), very low-income (50% AMI) and low-income (80% AMI) families.

NYC HPD https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/section-8/ rental-subsidy-programs.page

NYS HCR http://www.nyshcr.org/Programs/Section8HCV/

How Will This Proposed Increase Affect Me

NYSHCR has proposed a carrying charge increase of 3.7% in year 1 and 3.6% in year 2. Below is a chart that outlines the additional charges in year 1 and year 2 by apartment size:

For our senior and disabled shareholders that are on a fixed income, let us help you apply for SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption) or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption). If eligible for either of these programs, your carrying charges will be frozen and exempt from future increases. Section 8 and FHELPS are useful if anyone runs into trouble with carrying charge payments.

SCRIE: Exempts low-income renters who are 62 or older from some or all rent increases.

Elderly persons living in Mitchell-Lama housing, Article XI cooperatives, federally assisted cooperatives, or rent regulated apartments may be eligible

https://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2424/senior-citizen-rent-increaseexemption-scrie

While increases never come at a good time for anyone, Rochdale remains atop the competition when it comes to the amount of ‘bang’ you get for your dollar. Our carrying charges are currently 50% lower than commensurate apartments in Queens (see chart below). We also must remember that our carrying charges cover all utilities, maintenance services and a 24/7 public safety.

DRIE: Offers qualifying tenants with disabilities an exemption from future rent increases

Eligible persons must be at least 18, receive either SSI, SSDI, VA disability pension, or disability-related Medicaid, living in Mitchell-Lama housing, Article XI cooperatives, federally assisted cooperatives, or rent-reg

City Fheps: HRA’s Rental Assistance Call Center at 929-221-0043

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page

Happy New Year, 2023

As we enter the New Year 2023, we should remember that MSI originally came to Rochdale on February 1, 1991, with a 90 day contract to prove our worth and suitability for the job. We, as a company, are in our 4th decade as your Managing Agent, having been your service provider for the past 3 decades. While I am the new General Manager and have a varied approach to management from my predecessors (Mr. Freedman and Mr. Scott), I share their goal in keeping Rochdale safe, affordable and clean.

Having said all of that, there is no quick or simple way to express our gratitude to the Board and the Cooperators for keeping us around this long, other than to demonstrate our heartfelt thanks by continuing to expeditiously make Rochdale a great living experience, with affordable rents, and a health-giving environment. Thank you for your confidence and patience.

Looking for community resources?

Here’s a few.

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

Public Safety Monthly Report November 2022

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department during the month of November 2022 Public Safety maintains 24 hour / 7 days a week coverage.

COMPLAINTS:

1. During the month of November 2022, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department officers responded to a total of (78) loitering and (130) noise complaints from Cooperators which were resolved as follows:

a) Founded-Compliant- (51) Loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave and (45) of the noise complaint sources corrected the volume of the noise.

b) Unfounded Calls- (20) unfounded loitering complaints and (84) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present or no noise could be heard).

c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals & noise complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (7) received violations for loitering and (1) received a violation for noise complaints.

For the month of November 2022 there was a grand total of (3) arrest made on Rochdale Village Grounds.

The Public Safety Department will continue to organize in order to better serve the Rochdale Village community.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY:

RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 05

INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 30

VIOLATIONS ISSUED 04

RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS 03

FIRE INCIDENTS 00

TOTAL INCIDENTS 42

TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES

:

• Conducted (189) Directed & Routine Verticals.

• Made (0) arrests, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, issued (0) C-Summonses, issued (12) violations to include (8) for loitering and encountered (69) Loiterers during routine & directed patrols.

• Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (26).

• Conducted (1) Tenant Verification

TOWING ACTIVITY

The Public Safety Department towed (13) vehicles and issued (143) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.

Routine & *Directed Vertical Patrols by Rochdale Public Safety Officers and Supervisors:

Vertical patrols are conducted daily. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops, and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities.

*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 the analysis of various patrol reports.

BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND PARKING LOT CHECKS: 4286

*DIRECTED VERTICALS: 240 TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS: 4526 PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE AND REFFERED 1083 CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT 647 TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE: 1730

COOPERATOR ESCORTS: 160 AIDED SICK/ INJURY & ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: 80

TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED: 135 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: 1115

ARREST(S): 3 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS: 3 VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 51 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 0 EVICTION(S): 1

VIOLATIONS

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued :

28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

The Grinch that almost stole a Rochdale Village Christmas

Greetings all:

On Tuesday December 13th at approximately 4:00 PM the DVR Investigations Unit in collaboration with the 4 x 12 Supervisors and Post Officers were conducting video surveillance on a “known package thief” (later known to be Tanjia Irizarry) who entered building #1.

After 30 minutes Ms. Irizarry was detained by the several Pubic Safety Officers and Supervisors as she attempted to exit the building while in possession of several items to include toys, household items and unopened packages addressed to Rochdale Residents. A subsequent stairwell inspection yielded several opened boxes belonging to Cooperators of building # 1. These cooperators were located and Ring doorbell video footage was obtained showing Ms. Irizarry stealing the items she had in her possession. NYPD was requested and Ms. Irizarry was placed under arrest for trespassing and several counts petit larceny (a copy of the Ring Doorbell was also provided to the NYPD). In addition, Ms. Irizarry was issued a Criminal Trespass Affidavit which means she will be subject to arrest if she enters the confines of Rochdale Village in the future.

The items, to include children’s Christmas toys, and other intended Christmas gifts

were returned their rightful owners. These video surveillance operations to deter package thefts shall continue.

On another note: As indicated in the NYPD Rochdale Crime Extraction Report for November. We are continuing to experience a very safe winter season with “Nothing to report” (NTR) in the crime summary section. Job well done and keep up the outstanding work!

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

Catalytic Converter Thefts Soars in Queens

high temperatures where they are most effective.

Most of the pollution modern cars emit occurs in the first couple of minutes after a cold start, before the engine and the catalytic converter have reached their optimum temperatures.

Why Do People Steal Catalytic Converters?

What’s

being done about this problem?

On Monday, October 17, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a crackdown on catalytic converters and auto theft. She signed legislation that imposes restrictions on the purchase, sale or possession of catalytic converters targeting illegal chop shops.

By Cynthia Bernadine

What Is a Catalytic Converter?

A catalytic converter is an exhaust emission control device. The device cleans out pollutants, prevents them from entering the air, and uses chemical reactions to clean harmful gasses from your car’s exhaust emissions.

Where Is a Catalytic Converter Located on Your Car?

Catalytic converters are part of the exhaust system. They’re located between the engine and the muffler, usually closer to the engine. This helps them warm quickly to the

By Cynthia Bernadine

John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. The airport brings billions and employs thousands of workers. Even now during an alleged recession, people still need to fly and ship things as such the airport business stands strong.

In response to the growing needs of customers, the Governor’s Airport Advisory Panel created a “Vision Plan” to transform JFK into a top notch airport to meet the substantial anticipated growth and to maintain New York’s economy. The Vision Plan offers an outline for renovating and expanding the current facilities that will take place in different phases over time.

In 2018, the Port Author-

Car thieves know there is strong demand from repair shops and individuals looking to save money on replacement parts, especially on older vehicles, on which owners are reluctant to spend big money on a car with low resale value. The same is true for body parts for popular models from several years back. Shady repair shops might also buy stolen parts but bill their customers for a new one at a much higher price, figuring the customer will never know.

Catalytic converters are also stolen for another reason: The precious metal that is inside – the palladium, rhodium, and platinum. These metals are so expensive because there is high demand and limited supply globally, which is why there has been an increase in theft since COVID.

In 2021, over 2,170 catalytic converters were reported stolen in the five boroughs, more than four times the 501 ripped off through the same date in 2020, the NYPD said.

“The whole process takes under two

A proposed citywide program to distribute vehicle identification number (VIN) etch kits to auto dealers and the general public is being worked on in collaboration with the DOT and NYPD. Etching your identifying VIN number into catalytic converter will be another way to help deter criminals and slow down thefts in the area.

How to prevent your Catalytic Converter from being stolen?

Parking in a locked garage is the most secure option, especially at night. If you have no other choice than to street park your car, try to pick a well-lit area. Install an antitheft device that will go off if your vehicle is tampered with and always be aware of your surroundings. Etching your license plate number or VIN onto your catalytic converter will make it identifiable to law enforcement if stolen. Report suspicious behaviors to Rochdale Village Public Safety or dial 911 immediately.

JFK Redevelopment Project

ity announced the creation of a JFK Redevelopment Community Advisory Council. The council which is made up of local elected officials, community boards, clergy and civic and business leaders, has pledged to partner with the local community.

On Tuesday, November 29, the first phase of the airport’s $18 billion renovation was finished with the announcement of the inauguration of the newly expanded Terminal 8 at JFK by Governor Kathy Hochul and representatives from the Port Authority.

“The completion of Terminal 8 is the latest milestone in our historic efforts to build a whole new JFK worthy of New York,” Hochul said. “…We will continue our close partnerships as we transform JFK into a mag-

nificent global gateway that will help to keep New York at the center of the world stage.”

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the JFK Redevelopment Community Advisory council held its community meeting in the Rochdale Village Community Center where council co-chairs, US Congressman Gregory Meeks and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, underlined the significance of involving the neighborhood’s business community in this project. Future community meetings are being sched-

uled throughout the borough and as the “Jewel of Jamaica” Rochdale Village should have its voice heard and attend as many of these meetings as possible as these decisions will ultimately affect all residents of Queens.

minutes,” Detective Thomas Kelly of the Auto Crimes Unit told The Post.

(Photo Credit: NY POST).

(Photo Credit: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey).

CROSSWORD

Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative

For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022(FISCAL 2023)

For the Seven (7) MonthS ended oCtoBer 31, 2022, ControllaBle inCoMe BeFore intereSt, depreCiation, aMortization, and inCoMe taxeS deCreaSed $(1,502,000) to $3,483,000 aS CoMpared to $4,985,000 in the Budget Below you will Find an explanation

oF the aCCountS with SigniFiCant ChangeS vS. the Budget:

Controllable Income is defined as income less variable expenses that can be managed by the Company (“A measure of Operation 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 Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Total revenue was relatively inline with the Budget $48,494,000 as compared to $48,396,000 in the Budget. Even though Total revenue was in-line with the Budget, there were variances within the Total Revenue category that are explained below:

Apartment revenue - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Apartment revenue was relatively in-line with the Budget at $42,688,000 as compared to $42,532,000 in the Budget.

Commercial rental revenueFor the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Commercial rental revenue decreased slightly to $3,173,000 as compared to $3,241,000 in the budget.

Other Rental Revenue - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Other Rental Revenue

increased $135,000 to $1,129,000 as compared to $994,000 in the budget. This increase is principally due to the increase in monthly parking charges in August 2021 from $39.50 to $45.00 and no such increases were anticipated in the Budget.

Community Center revenue

- For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Community Center revenue decreased $(29,000) to $279,000 as compared to $309,000 in the Budget. It should be noted that the Community Center has begun opening up operations and we anticipate that the revenue related to the Community Center will continue to increase over the remainder of FY 2023.

Other Income - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Other income decreased $(178,000) to $881,000 as compared to $1,060,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the Budget reflecting a National Grid rebate in FY 2023 and that rebate has not been determined yet.

EXPENSES

Total expenses - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, total expenses increased $1,600,000 to $45,011,000 as compared to $43,410,000 in the Budget. This increase is explained in the following expense categories:

Administrative - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Administrative expenses increased $410,000 to $3,568,000 as compared to $3,158,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to (1) the calculation & payment of the 6% Commercial Leasing fees for lease renewals and new leases, an increase in col-

lection costs related to the courts opening up (2) an increase in administrative office expenses related to inflation impacting purchases of office expense and other related costs which was not Budgeted for.

Janitorial & Grounds CostsFor the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Janitorial and Grounds expenses increased $162,000 to $4,646,000 as compared to $4,483,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the following:

Janitorial Expenses - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Janitorial Expenses increased $86,000 to $2,979,000 as compared to $2,892,000 in the Budget. This slight increase is due to approximately $118,000 of expenses related to COVID.

Compactor expense - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Compactor and Compactor & Garbage expenses increased $79,000 to $324,000 as compared to $245,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the new equipment (auger) savings projected in the Budget were not as significant as was anticipated.

For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Snow expense increased $63,000 to $63,000 as compared to $0.0 in the Budget. The $63,000 is related to the purchase of salt in preparation for the winter months of FY 2023.

For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, landscape expense seasonal decreased $(84,000) to $0.0 as compared to $84,000 in the Budget. There was no expense for this account because the Maintenance Department has been unable to hire any seasonal Grounds men.

Maintenance and operating costs - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $2,148,000 to $8,971,000 as compared to $6,822,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the following:

Maintenance salaries - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Maintenance salaries decreased approximately $(81,000) to $2,306,000 as compared to $2,388,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the Budget reflecting a full staff and we were not at Full staff in May.

Repair Material & SuppliesFor the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, these accounts increased $179,000 to $1,096,000 as compared to $917,000 in the Budget. NOTE: In addition, the Budget is spread out evenly over the 12-month period and actual expenses vary based upon cooperators needs.

Contracted Services - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, these accounts increased approximately $2,067,000 to $5,445,000 as compared to $3,377,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to the increase in Apartment Repairs (account 620,50). This increase is related to: (1) a shortage of supplies (2) an increase in requests for floor tile replacements in FY 2023 which is related to the impact of covid delaying work in the prior year due to COVID (3) Inflation has increased approximately 8.2%.

Public Safety - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Public Safety costs decreased $(1,122,000) to $2,796,000 as compared to $3,918,000 in the Budget. This decrease is princi-

pally due to the Budget reflecting a full staff. The Budget for Guard salaries was 100 at full staff and is summarized below:

1. Supervisors

a. Lieutenants - The Budget reflected 3 Lieutenants at full staff and we have 2 actual with 1 vacant position.

b. Sergeants - The Budget reflected 7 Sergeants at full staff and we have 5 actual with 2 vacant positions.

2. Guard Salaries - The Budgeted reflected 100 Guards at full staff and we have 61 actual Guards with 39 vacant positions.

Power Plant - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Total Power Plant expenses increased $755,000 to $10,786,000 as compared to $10,031,000 in the Budget. There were both positive and (negative) fluctuations in the expense categories below:

1. FUEL & UTILITIES - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Fuel expenses increased $242,000 to $4,424,000 as compared to $4,182,000 in the Budget. Although the total expenses were inline with the Budget, there were fluctuations within these accounts which were due to the following:

Fuel – Oil - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Fuel increased approximately $194,000 to $222,000 as compared to $28,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the additional fuel-oil costs related to the installation of a new aerator in FY 2023.

Fuel Heating and gas - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Fuel Heating and Gas decreased approximately $(41,000) to $3,986,000 as compared to $4,028,000 in the Budget. This decrease is due to lower costs related to National Grid and Engie (our Natural Gas supplier) as describe below:

(1) National Grid - The favorable impact of the Change in our Service Rate Classification from a SC4A - High Load Factor Service

($0.2640 per Therm) to a SC21 – Baseload Distributed Generation Sales Service classification ($0.0327 per Therm) from National Grid that management was able to obtain through a 3rd party Energy broker. This rate classification has reduced our National Grid bills from over $300,000 a Month to approximately $120,000 a Month. Annualized, this equates to over $2,000,000 a year!!

(2) Natural Gas Prices (Engie) –In September 2020, when the Natural Gas market was at a 25-year low, Management executed a 5.5 year forward contract at $0.392 per Therm (a measurement of natural gas purchases). This locked in the price of Gas prices for 5.5 years. This means that Rochdale Village Inc. is protected from Natural gas price fluctuations till March 2026. (3) Seasonality in the Budget was based on prior % and the actual is trending in a slightly different volume.

2. Water & Sewer - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Water and Sewer expenses increased approximately $894,000 to $3,710,000 as compared to $2,816,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the Budget projecting a savings from the water conservation project being delayed due to COVID. In addition, more residents continue working from home which results in an increase in water usage.

2. Salaries & Other Power Plant Expenses - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Other – Salaries & other expenses decreased $(381,000) to $2,651,000 as compared to $3,033,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally related to the (1) The Budget reflects a full staff (2) Approximately $(179,000) less overtime.

Insurance Expense - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Insurance expenses increased $398,000 to $4,421,000 as compared to $4,022,000 in the Budget. The increase is due to the Rochdale insurance policies renewal in November 2021. In the renewal, the most significant policy increase was the General

Liability including umbrella. During discussions with our insurance broker, he explained that there have been significant industrywide increases in insurance costs related to COVID.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expenses decreased $(185,000) to $2,614,000 as compared to $2,800,000 in the Budget. This decrease is related to the impact of the Article 78 settlement related to allocation of 16.5% of corporate expenses to be included as a deduction in the calculation.

Employee Benefits - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Employee Benefits expense decreased $(978,000) to $4,713,000 as compared to $5,693,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the decrease $480,000 in Local 32 BJ benefits due to the contract reducing the 32BJ benefits to offset the onetime $3,000 bonus payment to 32BJ employees

Bad Debt Expense (NON-CASH EXPENDITURE) -

For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, Bad debt expense (a non-cash expense) increased $231,000 to $525,000 as compared to $294,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to an increase in the estimate of uncollectible Tenant and Commercial receivables due to the impact COVID on cooperators. The courts were closed for legal proceedings. In early 2022, the courts have opened and should have a favorable impact on 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. Paperless Solution – This project is currently being evaluated. We are considering invest-

ing in certain software products that will allow Rochdale Village Inc. to work with our vendors to have invoices electronically transmitted to Rochdale and uploaded to our software. This project was delayed due to COVID-19. We anticipate that this project will be brought to the Board in FY 2023

2. Computer Software solution – This project is currently being evaluated. We are also investigating certain software products to replace our current software. This will upgrade our current computer system to a windows-based system. We anticipate that this project will be brought to the Board in FY 2023.

3. Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s Controllable Income results - For the Seven (7) Months Ended October 31, 2022, are trending $(611,000) below the FY 2023 Budget.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFOMATION

1. PPP (Payroll Protection Program) - In April 2020, we received a $6,029,300 PPP loan that was be used to keep all employees employed. As required by the regulations, the funds were used to pay employees payroll, benefits and utility expenses. This loan was recorded in a separate cash account and set up as a liability until the loan is forgiven. All required documents were submitted to Citibank for forgiveness and Citibank approved $6,005,000 of the loan for forgiveness. Subsequently, Citibank submitted the Loan Forgiveness application to the SBA for approval. The SBA has asked Citibank for additional financial information which was provided. We are still waiting to hear back from the SBA. In addition, in August 2022, there was additional information sent to the SBA and we anticipate a favorable response from the SBA. The SBA has denied the forgiveness of the PPP Loan and we are in the appeal process with the SBA & OHA.

2. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR) - The reserve and escrow balance were $35,775,574 as of October 31, 2022.

Controller’s

- by William Young

Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc.

Summary

of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2020, FY 2021 FY 2022 and FY 2023

Rochdale Village Inc.

Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2022 and FY 2023

Rochdale Village Inc.

Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2020, 2021 2022 and 2023 Actual vs. Budget

A Diana Ross Experience

The King of Kings 14th Annual Christmas Party

Several friends of Rochdale, including Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assembly Woman Vivian Cook, Assembly Woman Alicia Hyndman, Senator Leroy Comrie, Senator James Sanders, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards came together with the King of Kings Foundation (KoK) to host a Christmas Party for Children 4 to 16 years old in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event was open to children from Rochdale and the surrounding communities.

A.G.A.P.E. Love & the Rochdale Village Senior Center came together to bring Broadway to Queens for Rochdale’s Seniors. This collaboration that brought a Holiday Musical performance by Diana Ross impersonator, Lady Supreme, to Rochdale’s very own Grand Ballroom was co-sponsored by Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, District Attorney Melinda Katz along with GAP, Harmon Face Values and Royal Waste Services. The 1:00 p.m. performance ran until 3:00p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, as the musical stylings of Diana Ross could be felt by everyone in the building.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

(Photo Credit : Julia Shaw).

Dr. Mariam Hubbard and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.

(l. to r.) DJ G$Money, KoK Executive Director Lance Feurtado, Congressman Gregory Meeks, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Ralph Greer, KoK President Todd Feurtado, and Board Director Jean Randolph-Castro.

Lady Supreme.

Connecting And Communicating in The New Year

By Cynthia Bernadine

Rochdale Village believes that staying connected is essential to keeping its residents abreast of all things good or bad happening in or around the community of Queens. Known as the “Jewel of Jamaica”, Rochdale Village has been the home to over 20,000 shareholders within 20 buildings spread out over 120 acres of land for almost 60 years. Therefore, communication is not only key, but also extremely important.

Rochdale Village has several ways of communicating with its residents. This system takes into account the intergenerational buildup of its residents and tries to communicate in ways that appeal to residents of different demographics. Each building is equipped with digital screens, located in each section as well as in every laundry room. These screens provide up-to-date information about activities and events in and around

Rochdale. For the more traditional residents, Rochdale publishes a monthly newspaper and biweekly newsletter. Copies of both the Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper, as well as the Rochdale Village Weekly Sheet are delivered directly to each unit once published. Not satisfied to rest on laurels, Rochdale also connects with residents through social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. This has proved an effective tool for hearing from the community as well as disseminating invaluable information. To ensure that all bases are covered Rochdale Village also has an automated alert system, which residents can, sign up for to receive a text, email, call or all, where they receive important community-related information quickly

Rochdale Village is known for its above average population of seniors a.k.a. the young at heart, living amongst us. Rochdale Village ensures

that this vulnerable population can communicate easily in case of an emergency with eCare, formally known as Are You Okay (R.U.O.K.), a community call reassurance system. eCare is an automated phone communication that calls seniors and homebound residents to ensure their well-being. Elder residents sign up for this free service and the system makes a call at the desired time of day. The resident is instructed to acknowledge the call using the “press 1” option on the phone keypad. If the call is not answered or the person does not acknowledge the call, an alert is initiated that calls or email the emergency contact listed as well as Rochdale Village Public Safety Department. Rochdale

Public Safety will then attempt to call the resident as well as do a wellness check to the unit.

To find out more about any of these communication properties feel free to contact the Bulletin Office at 718-276-5700 ext. 3600. Stay connected in the New Year.

By Mikell riChardS

Whilemany of us are not quite ready to say goodbye to 2022, the fact remains that time marches on. Instead of holding on, the Community Center created an oportunity for people to look forward, not in fear but in anticipation of tomorrow, which is full of possibilities. Or at least that was part of the idea behind the Vision Board Party hosted on December 6, 2022, by the Rochdale Village Community Center and Lady V of Lady V Second

Time Around Inc. It was a highly cathartic event, beginning with the topic of how important affirmations and positivity is, meditation and self-love, and then the vision board making began. Attendees were a diverse group, some focused on their professional plans for the year, while others focused on something specific (such as where they wanted to go), and even what they’d like to focus on about themselves. It’s safe to say this group is ready for 2023. What about you Rochdale, what is your vision for 2023?

(Photo Credit: Mikell Richards).

Lady V of Lady V Second Time Arouncd Inc. leads exercise.

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Rochdale Village

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The 2022 Tree Lighting extravaganza was hosted by the Rochdale Village Community Center Committee in the Rose Garden from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Fun for the whole family, it included great music, ice skating, a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause, a choo choo train ride and exceptional gourmet finger food.

ROCHDALE VILLAGE 2022 Tree Lighting.

Community Center Committee Chair, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

Village Community

(Photo Credit: Gail Dobbins).

The Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee hosted the Rochdale Village Annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. in at the Big Mall. Children 12 years and younger who registered received gifts. There were also lots of games to play, performances to watch and delicious treats.

ROCHDALE VILLAGE 2022 Children’s Chrismas Party.

Community Relations Chair, Maryam Hubbard.

ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL SPACE VACANCIES

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

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

Approx. 685 sq. ft. Was used as a barber shop. White box condition.

Approx. 1,250 sp. ft., dimension 20 x 62 Was previously used as a salon & barber shop.

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

Approx. 1,250 sq. ft dimension 12.4 x 100 White Box condition with some upgrades.

Approx. 1,250 sq. ft dimension 12.4 x 100 White Box condition with some upgrades.

Rochdale Village has two shopping malls, Mall 1 and Mall 2. Both Shopping Centers have a variety of stores that cater to the needs of its more than 5,000 residents. Rochdale Village Malls also provides adequate parking for shoppers.

Speaker Adams Brings Christmas Cheer

By olayeMi okeniyi

On Sunday, December 18, 2022, longtime friend of Rochdale Village and Speaker of the New York City Council, Adrienne Adams, showed her holiday spirit by hosting a coat giveaway at the Rochdale Village Big Mall parking lot in collaboration with Rochdale’s Board of Directors. The giveaway started at 2:00 p.m. and lasted until all the coats were gone, which was just before the second planned event for the day occurred.

At around 4:00 p.m. a parade of floats and vehicles left the parking lot in a Holiday Float and Auto Parade with the Speaker riding at the

helm. The parade, which started at Rochdale’s Mall #1, would go on to stop at Baisley Park Gardens, Baisley Houses, South Jamaica Houses, and Club Jouvay. Adams used the procession as an opportunity to hand out toys to kids.

The events were a group effort also sponsored by NYS Senator Leroy Comrie, the NYPD, the FDNY Vulcan Society & Coalition Kids along with several other organizations, including but not limited to A.G.A.P.E. Love, Artimus, Broadway Stages, and FedEx Cares -- who came together to make the event a success.

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Santa’s Elves shop in the stores Gift possibilities to explore Debit and Credit Cards put to work Online shopping convenience in confess What will be a Christmas gift?

Sometimes gift cards are the thrift Nonetheless, money will be spent It will be total involvement revolving how time went

Christmas will soon approach Last minute shopping becoming a next brooch The Toy Department being Front and Center Such assortments to see as Santa Elves enter Checking a child’s wants on their list

A child’s wish Sometimes on the list will be a miss Santa Elves venture on It’s a move and get along The holiday season a big thrill At least for the child’s will Imagine seeing a child’s face happy in delight

All the gifts gathered in plain sight After all that, maybe Santa’s Elves should go to bed, and call it it night With that thought, good night.

MUSIC ON CHRISTMAS MORNING

By anne Brontë

Music I love - but never strain Could kindle raptures so divine, So grief assuage, so conquer pain, And rouse this pensive heart of mineAs that we hear on Christmas morn, Upon the wintry breezes borne.

Though Darkness still her empire keep, And hours must pass, ere morning break; From troubled dreams, or slumbers deep, That music kindly bids us wake: It calls us, with an angel’s voice, To wake, and worship, and rejoice.

SEASON’S GREETINGS

ALANDA I WASSERMAN EDWARDS

Season’s Greetings to one and all And may the peace of God be with you

May the Lord grant you joy And grace that will sustain You too through all your endeavors As you embark on new projects

This new upcoming year in 2023 and include the Master in each decision you make

Remember it is important To be kind to one another With compassion and selfless love

And always count your blessings from above As we look onto the hill From whence cometh our Help our help cometh from the Lord!!!

He saw us through in 2022 And will be with us in 2023 with grace and peace!!! So be encouraged always!!! Be encouraged

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

Speaker Adrienne Adams handing out toys to the kids.

Dr. Mariam Hubbard and Board President Jean Hall. Community Board 12 Chair Rev. Carlene Thorbs handing out coats.

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ALL SANTA’S ELVES By anthony CharleS Blake

Rochdale Village Board of Directors Calendar January 2023

SynoPSiS of cooPeraTor’S SeSSion

- For noveMBer Board Meeting

Chair Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperator’s session at 7:05 p.m.

Question: How will customer service improve. The service is lousy. We get letters and articles sent to us with incorrect information. When calling the management office, staff will not give their name. Next Question: Parking lot 9A, it is difficult to get in between the cars so how will we be able to shovel our cars when it snows. Final Question: Were the new board members trained? Were you trained by the law department? Were you trained by HCR?

Response: Training for board members: Several board members attended training on Sunday, November 13, 2022, conducted by the Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums (CNYC). This was voluntary and board members were free to select courses of interest. This was an all-day event. Some of courses offered were:

• The Treasurer’s Responsibilities

• Local Law 97 Compliance Challenges

• What should be in the minutes

• Managing Capital Projects

• All about House Rules

• What to look for in an annual financial statement

• Water conversation

• Keeping residents informed

• The budget

• Enforcing the rules

• Sublet issues in New York Cooperatives

Board members will receive training from the Management Company in January 2023, and the HCR training will be scheduled in January or February 2023.

Management advised that customer service training for all staff began the week of 11/21/22 and is ongoing. They also advised that something will be added to make who is sending a letter to shareholders clearer. Regarding lot 9A, prior to repaving the lot some people had parking spaces that were 7 ½ feet wide and others had parking spaces 9 ½ feet wide. Presently, all of the spaces should be the same width and provide proper spacing.

Question: What is the relationship between expenses & potential carrying charge increases? What does the state law and various other private laws say? What comes first in the formulation of the budget? Who does the formation? When the budget is done; then what? Does the full board review the budget? Where does the application process come in? Under what circumstances can the application process be avoided? Who is the Chairperson of the Commercial Services Committee?

Response: The Chairperson for the commercial service committee is Ms. Letisha Azizah. The relationship between expenses and carrying charge increases depends on the Corporation’s ability to generate sufficient revenue to cover the expenses. If our expenses exceed the revenue, then it may be likely that a carrying charge increase is needed. The formulation of the budget takes place with

the board, management and HCR. Once there is a recommendation from management to the board that a carrying charge is needed, the board and management discuss. A resolution is voted on regarding a potential carrying charge increase and the application is made to state.

Question: To Mr. Jay Williams lot 9A and 9B – 7 ½ feet is too small, the spaces should be larger like 8 feet – the spaces are too small for human being size. Cars are being scratched and damaged and this will lead to confrontations. How many apartments are unlivable or uninhabitable?

Response: There are no unlivable or uninhabitable apartments per management.

Question: Is there any forward thinking in Rochdale for the use of multi-lingual communications and do we need to take a review of our current practices?

Response: Management can investigate addressing multi-lingual communications and what languages we may need in RV.

Question: When things happen in your apartment, like my convector leaking even though it was not on. Now my floor titles are completely black with mold. The convector was fixed. But I was advised we do not have floor tiles. How is this possible? When repairs are completed why do you need to set another day for the inspection of the work to take place?

Answer: Management advised we are still experiencing the ripple effects of COVID-19 and the supply chain delays. However, we do have floor titles. Management advised the shareholder they take their necessary action to get the work done in her unit. Management further stated they will investigate have the inspections take place immediately after the work is completed, as that is a valid point.

Question: Is there a way using Zoom that we can see the cooperators participating in the meeting?

Answer: Management stated this is our first hybrid meeting on this scale using the webinar format. We will continue to work to enhance our use of this platform.

Question/Statement: I would just love that the Cooperator’s Session transition into talking about some more substantive issues other than maintenance complaints and security complaints, because there is a venue for that, that can be accommodated through those particular committees and I would love for us as a people as an organization, as a corporation to begin to transition, as a corporation to begin taking about the business of the corporation.

No further questions, the Cooperators Session ended at 8:00PM. (Note the session was interrupted to have the Swearing in of Board Members by NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams)

rochDale Village commiTTeeS miSSion STaTemenTS

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.

One of the ways in which your Board would like to engage your support and involvement is working with our board committees. There may be an area that peaks your interest or simply you may want to share your talents with a particular committee.

We are outlining the mission statements for the various board committees below:

Media & It Committee:

The mission of the Information Technology Committee is to help build a quality and comprehensive technology infrastructure, establish, and maintain an effective operational environment, and deliver quality, prompt, cost effective and reliable technology services to Rochdale Village Inc. We plan to recruit cooperators throughout the year.

Senior Citizens Committee: The Senior Citizens Committee is dedicated to embracing the diversity of our senior population. We strive to provide informational seminars, updates on initiatives, objectives and goals impacting our Rochdale Village community and uplift social engagements through trips and special events. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM. All seniors are invited to participate.

Maintenance Committee: Our Maintenance Committee’s mission is to provide RV shareholders with a greater level of service throughout the campus. To open the lines of communication by providing tools and tips to all shareholders on how/what we can do to help restore cooperative living through maintenance. Implement ways to help improve timely responses to maintenance issues.

The maintenance committee is looking to implement a new system that will decrease no-show calls and provide additional training to staff on how to provide service with excellence and pride.

Youth Planning Committee:

The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee (YPC) advocates and empower youth ages 6 – 17 to reach their fullest potential through education, mentorship and meaningful activities designed to empower, and support learning, skill building, community, a sense of belonging, leadership, and stewardship.

Community Relations Committee: Community Relations Committee mission statement is to bridge the gap by being the liaison between communities, organizations, and shareholders. To establish the assurance that the needs of our shareholders and businesses are met.

Legal & Management Committee:

The Legal and Management Committee meeting is to set policy based on Management’s planning and recommendations involving administrative, labor, financial, commercial, and capital improvement projects. This committee meets monthly and open to only board members and management officials.

Budget & Finance Committee: The mission of the Budget and Finance Committee is to assist shareholders in understanding the oversight, monitoring, review, and governance of the corporation’s budget. To assist shareholders in evaluating the overall financial performance of our organization. And to promote financial stability and accountability to our shareholders and regulating authorities.

Environmental, Parks, Recreations & Parking:

The mission of the environmental, parks, recreation and parking committee is to enhance and protect the natural, recreational, and cultural resources of Rochdale Village.

Again, we want to embrace cooperative living and involvement. You 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 chose!

buDgeT & finance commiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: December 19, 2022 at 7:00pm

Held at Location (Community Room

11/12/13 and Zoom)

Chairperson: Dr. Althea Hicks

Co-Chair: Jean Hall

Planned Agenda

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Item One -Status of Proposed Carrying

Charge Increase

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Item Two- Fiscal Year Budget Review

Item Three- Q&A on Proposed Budget

Meeting began at 7:10pm

Announcements

Discussion: We appreciate each of you that attended the Budget and Finance Committee Meeting in December, whether you attended in-person or on zoom, we appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to give attention to matters related to our budget and finances. While we tried to accommodate a larger portion of our community offering the opportunity to attend the meeting using a hybrid method, unfortunately our technology was not feasible for that meeting. We realize there were many things that could have been done differently and there were many lessons learned. Yet we apologize to those of you who were not able to hear the meeting virtually. Going forward, the Budget and Finance Committee Meetings will be held either Virtually only or In-Person only. Until we have our technology in place for an efficient Hybrid meeting, we cannot accommodate a Hybrid meeting at this time.

◊ Status of Proposed Carrying Charge Increase/Fiscal Year Budget Review Discussion/Results.

Controller Bill Young presented and discussed the budget summary for FY2024

and FY2025. This represents the next 2-year budget cycle that is pending approval. The budget summary was compared to the current budget year of FY2023 (April 1, 2022- March 31, 2023). Controller Young went through each line item for revenue and expenses on the budget summary and explained the variances between FY24 and FY25 and the variances between FY23 and FY24. A couple of the budget line items are included here:

Apartment Revenue- Apartment revenue is projected at $73,169,952 in FY2024 and $73,169,952 in FY2025 as compared to $72,912,000 in FY2023 Budget. The apartment revenue increase for FY24 and FY25 does not include the proposed increase in carrying charges.

A question was asked regarding whether the budget reflected increased interest rates. Controller Young agreed to review the budget and our accounts again to determine how the increased interest rates would impact the budget.

Other Revenue- Other revenue is Bud-

geted to increase from $1,728,000 in the FY2023 budget to $2,228,325 in FY2024 and increase to $2,246,682 in FY2025. The increase from FY2023 is due to the budget reflecting approximately $800,000 annual National Grid rebates.

Expenses:

Controller Young explained that expenses for Administrative and Maintenance Personnel Salaries increased from FY2023 to FY2024 and FY2025. The increases are principally due to salary increases of approximately 3% in both FY2024 and FY2025. A headcount by Department was included in the summary. The expenses for Public Safety Salaries decreased from FY2023 to FY2024 due to vacant positions being included in the FY2023 budget. The budgets for FY2024 and FY2025 included those positions being phased in and considered turnover of an estimated 8 Guards each Fiscal Year.

Controller Young discussed the savings from our agreement with National Grid which allows us to pay a fixed rate regardless of the fluctuation in the natural gas

Chairperson, Althea Hicks.

price. The agreement with National Grid expires in March 2026.

Controller Young explained how the State of New York Department for Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) proposed rates for the Carrying Charge Increase differ from Rochdale Village proposed rates, including factors that were considered in the Rochdale Budget that were not considered in the HCR budget (ex. Commercial Revenue, Community Center Revenue, National Grid rates, etc). The variances between the Rochdale Village FY24 and FY2025 budgets and the HCR FY2024 and FY2025 budgets were explained. The proposed HCR Carrying Charge increase rates are 3.76% for FY 2023 and 3.6% for FY2024

◊ Questions and Answers on Proposed Budget Discussion/Results

Controller Young responded to questions from attendees. Some of the questions are included below:

Q. Which line on the budget includes the role of “Glazier”?

A. The Glazier is included under the line item for “Handymen”.

Q. Have we accounted for the decrease that may be applied for Shareholders that may be eligible for SCRIE or those eligible for DRIE?

A. Those funds come back to Rochdale Village from the state in the form of Tax Credits.

Q. Are we able to recoup any money from the unfinished convector project?

A. Co-Chair Hall responded that the Convector Project will be on hold until the Board of Directors has a conversation with Management, Vendors, Suppliers, and all involved to be sure all items are in place,

and everything is ready to run like a welloiled machine. We are unable to recoup funds from the convector project.

Q. As the Controller, if you find anything out of order in the budget that could suspect fraud or corruption, to whom are you obligated to report that information?

A. Controller Young responded that as a Certified Public Accountant, he is required to report that information to the Rochdale Village Board of Directors.

Q. What information is offered to shareholders who may not be eligible for SCRIE or DRIE?

A. Co-Chair Ms. Hall responded that Management is instructed to provide information on other assistance programs that may be an option. However, these cases are handled on a case-by-case basis because the information may be available but it’s up to the shareholder if they want to pursue it.

Concerns were raised regarding the practice of Controller reporting to Management when the Controller is supposed to report to the Board of Directors. These concerns will be reviewed and discussed among the Board of Directors.

Maintenance Director, David Panteleon shared information on factors that were assessed for the Maintenance Budget, including inflation in supply costs. Also, the impact of shareholders being home during the pandemic has increased the usage and amount of services needed from maintenance (i.e. waste management, water usage etc.) Mr. Panteleon responded to shareholder’s questions regarding supply costs use of PPE.

Chief of Public Safety, Adolph Osback shared information on factors that were assessed for the Public Safety Budget, in-

cluding the loss of personnel due to other companies with competing salaries, recruitment efforts, including additional in-house training. A Non-Profit Public Safety School has been established in Rochdale Village to provide in-house training for Public Safety Officers. A compliment was given to Public Safety regarding the new mobile escort service that will take you anywhere on campus. However if Public Safety receives a higher priority call, the wait for the escort service may be a little longer. Mr. Osback responded to questions regarding evaluations for personnel who resign the Public Safety positions, and options and ideas for recruitment. The Public Safety Department is participating in ongoing job fairs held here in Rochdale Village and other locations. The starting salary is $19/hr and benefits are provided (ex. 401K, insurance, etc).

Controller Young explained the time and process that the budgets have went through with the State of New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal and where we are in the process. Shareholders may request to inspect the financial reports of Rochdale Village. The financial reports of Rochdale Village, Inc. are available for inspection by cooperators or their representatives at the management office between business hours:

Rochdale Village 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, New York 11434

Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail or e-mail to George Simon (George.Simon@hcr. ny.gov) Office of Integrated Housing Management, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, 641. Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022 on or before January 11, 2023.

Co-Chair Ms. Hall, ended the meeting by indicating that many of our services in Rochdale Village are contracted out and the Board of Directors must have ongoing conversations with Management on how we can improve some of these services including our Information Technology (IT) Service. As Shareholders, we must hold the Board of Directors and Management accountable for every nickel and dime so that we can be in a better financial state and provide more improved services that everyone deserves. Although we are not happy about having a Carrying Charge increase, we have a lot of work to do in order to make the change we want to see.

Additional questions regarding the budget may be sent to Board President, Jean Hall at JHall@rochdalevillage.com.

Upcoming Events

The Budget and Finance Committee will not meet during the month of January 2023. The State of New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal has scheduled a virtual rent conference for 6:00pm on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at which cooperators, their representatives and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Rochdale Village.

Meeting ended at 9:30pm

Attendance

There were 23 people in attendance inperson with 85 attendees on Zoom. Special Guests: David Panteleon, Maintenance Director and Adolph Osback, Public Safety Director

submitted by: Dr. Althea Hicks, Budget and Finance Committee Chair

commiTTee

• Insurance comes with the rink

• Committee voted to have Christmas music

• Choo Choo train will be for adults and children

• The DJ will be Brandon T-N-T – contract in process

• Mr. & Mrs. Clause – contract in process

• Khedda will buy 20 Santa Hats for the Committee/Workers

$30 at the door

• You will have to pay for a whole table in order to reserve a table ($250); spots for tables is on a 1st Come 1st Serve ba sis (Spot can be picked from chart)

• People that buy tickets in ad vance will have a wristband one color and people that pay at the door will have a different color wrists band

Individuals selling tickets

Tina Young – Group 5

Mary Ingram – Group 1

Dorothy Jackson – Group 5

Joan Lieberman – Group 4

Teena Williams – Group 3

Rose Hodges – Group 3

New Business

• Attendance sheet to follow.

Old Business Tree Lighting Ceremony

This event has been moved to December 11th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

The tree will be 12 feet – all white lights. There will be heaters outside to warm the area.

• Khedda Hayden was able to attain the ice-skating rink and trackless choo choo train.

• The rink will be located by building 3 in the park.

• It comes with all the necessary amenities, i.e. skates, lights, music, etc.

• Menu for event: Hot Chocolate: Chili; hord’oeuvres- Finger Food; sodas and alcohol, and Eggnog

• The lighting will take place at 7:00pm

New Business

New Year’s Eve Event: 10pm – 4am

This event will be semi-formal, Casual Footwear

There will be tables situated for people who purchase an entire table; we will also have tall tables and lounging-like areas

• We will have an in-house DJ

• The cost will be $25 in advance and

• There will be 2 lines – one for prepaid and one for door

• Khedda should have the tickets by next week

• This is a BYOBB, but we will be selling food and drinks ( working out details )

• The age is 21 and over

• Color Scheme: – Silver & White

• We will sell set-ups: Bucket of Ice with cups $5; +1 drink $7; +2 drinks $10

• Drinks to be sold with set-up:

• Soda, seltzer water; Cranberry

• Juice; Orange Juice; or pineap ple juice

Kilolo Needham was appointed Chair to the Sub-Committee of “Health & Wellness”- which will focus on building mental and physical activities for the wellbeing of our shareholders.

Ms. Johnson was appointed Chair to the Sub-Committee” Entrepreneurship”which will focus on identifying and building in house resources of professional shareholders. Which can used in future community events.

Hayden-Ryan – Chairperson Tina Young - Secretary

Meeting opened with Chairperson Khedda Hayden-Ryan residing.

Khedda

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

Minutes

communiTy relaTionS commiTTee

Announcements

Christmas Tree Lighting Event 12/11/2022, 5pm-8pm

Senior Committee Christmas Party 12/14/2022, 2pm-6pm.

Speaker Adams, Christmas Event 12/18/2022, 12pm-3pm.

Discussion:

⁕ Annual Rochdale Village Christmas Party

have been assigned to the location they will be needed at for the day. DJ, Holiday Dancers, and Children’s entertainment have all been confirmed.

5. Registration was held on 11/25 & 11/26 and is now closed. We will be serving nearly 160 children of shareholders and are only catering to those families who partook in the pre-registration period.

ams event that will be held outside in the small parking area located by chase bank clashing, however proper provision has been made to accommodate both community events.

⁕ 2023 Events

Held at Location (Community Center Rm., 11,12 &13)

Planned Agenda ⁕

The Annual Children’s Christ mas Party

Meeting began @ 7pm

1. Toys from Toys for Tots will be picked up on Tuesday Dec. 5th 2022.

2. Organizations have been asked to donate and either schedule pick up or drop off before Sat. 12/10/2022.

3. All committee members have been asked to arrive at the Rochdale Village Mall One by 10am for complete setup.

4. The event will start promptly at 12pm, all committee members

6. All Children who are registered will receive a banner that must be worn throughout the entire event. All Children must be present to receive a gift, unfortunately No Excep-tions will be made.

7. Food is for ALL children that previously registered first, food that is left over after all children have eaten, the parents would be welcomed to anything we have left.

8. There were some concerns with the RV event and Speaker Ad-

Dates and Events are still being determined and will be further discussed and possibly finalized during the January 2023, Community Relations meeting.

Upcoming Events

The Annual Rochdale Village Children’s Christmas Party.

Meeting Adjourned@ 8:40pm

Attendance

Number of people present- 14

Message From Community Relations Committee Chair

As we prepare to close out another year, another Holiday season, the Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee just celebrated the children of Rochdale Village by hosting their Annual Children’s Christmas Party. (See pictures on page 19) This year Rochdale Village Board of Director’s 1st Vice President and Community Relations Chairperson decided to do things a little differently. Reaching out to the community at large was the perfect solution to saving the corporation which fully sponsored the event in the past. The committee allowed organizations as well as individuals to give abundantly. The event was largely sponsored by Genesys Construction Corp., one of Rochdale Village’s longstanding contractors. This event is usually held two weeks before Christmas however, the decision to hold the event a week before Christmas this year due to timing was made. We were able to secure our Deejays from a local organization, The Nett-Work which has a program that caters to young children who are inspired by the music life. I thought it to be a pretty dope idea for the

children to watch their peers learn the art of music. We invited the NYC Glass Dolls dance troop, to showcase their talent and they did not disappoint.

Organizations such as The Keys to Unlock Your Silence received a large donation of toys from Toys for Tots and was able to donate many of the toys to the event. Other organizations such as Family of 5, Moving as a Village, JOJ, Cooperators United for Reform, Larry Love & Company not to mention some of our very own Shareholders were also generous in their gift-giving. We raffled off a girl and boy Bike, from Mrs. Yvette Titus, and family, Angels of the Shield, gave a total of $400 in gift cards to raffle off. Rochdale Village Public Safety sponsored two families to take a picture with Santa, and the beauty supply store in the big mall gave a bag of products that we were able to further use to make the children happy by raffling them off. OB’s was generous with their food donation and not only did the children eat but the parents were also given food. A highlight for me was the beautiful winter

wonderland sweet station that was executed and managed by Shareholder Dori Hopkins-Figeroux, whom I cannot wait to work with again for future events.

I dare not forget Ms. Sandra Gill, no matter what the event, you can always find her giving away a variety of essential items and for that, I think I can speak on behalf of the community that she’s an amazing individual. Last but not least the committee did an outstanding job in helping to plan and execute this event in order for it to be as successful as it was. I just want to note that this event is and has always been a Rochdale Village shareholder-only event. We hold pre-registration for two days to ensure that everything is fair and ran smoothly. Have a Blessed and happy Holiday to you All!!!

Submitted by, Maryam Hubbard Chair, Community Relations Committee

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Maintenance Committee Spearheads Park Cleanup

The efforts mentioned in the November 2022 issue of the Rochdale Village Bulletin involving the Rochdale Village Maintenance Committee and Bridging the Gap Community Clean up at the Rochdale city park on Saturday Novemember 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. were lead by Committee Chair Keysha Beasley, who oversaw volunteers of all ages as they cleared up the area by the tennis court. This publication failed to name the correct chairperson.

Minutes submitted by: Maryam Hubbard

Chairperson, Maryam Hubbard.

Committee Chair Keysha Beasley (third from left) with clean up volunteers.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

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Message From Senior Citizens Chair

The Senior Citizens Committee held their annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in lieu of their regular committee meeting. A good time was had by all in attendance. The fellowship, food and music was wonderful. DJ TAM JAMS blended Christmas music with soulful R&B for the affair. (Hope you have a picture, if not I have one)

As we turn the page on 2022, our committee wishes every household a warm and joyous holiday season!

See you in 2023!

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Youth Planning Meeting (YPC)

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: December 9, 2022, 7:00 P.M.

agreed revision made to the ages served, revised to 6 – 17yrs - Committee agreed upon drafted Mission Statement: The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee (YPC) advocates and empower youth ages 6 – 17 to reach their fullest potential through education, mentorship and meaningful activities designed to empower, and support learning, skill building, community, a sense of belonging, leadership and stewardship.

o Group Mentoring – Shawn Chan dler (Lead)

o Events Nadine Browne (Lead)

• Tina Young

- Co-Chairperson Shawn Chandler shared that he reached out to Kevin Morris (works for Mayor Adams; Director of Community Affairs) regarding the needs of the failing schools within our district (P.S. 80 and P.S. 354). He shared that Kevin will meet with the principals about their needs/ concerns.

need resources below: - Below are the suggested programs and resources for next year:

Upcoming Events

If there are any future events to be discussed, list here.

Meeting ended at 8:45pm

Attendance

Nadine Browne (Chair)

Held at Location Community Room 16

Chairperson: Nadine Browne, MPA

Planned Agenda

• Finalize Mission Statement

• 2023 Planning Continued: Bring your ideas on the What? Why? Projected Cost?

• 2023 Proposed Budget Review

Meeting began at 7:15pm

Announcements: Old Business

- Chairperson Nadine Browne did a recap on previous meeting for review and correction:

Discussion:

• Finalize Mission Statement - Mission Statement reviewed and

• 2023 Planning Continued: Bring your ideas on the What? Why? Projected Cost?

- Chairperson Nadine Browne established sub-committees, reviewed the scope and goals of each - Discussion were held where committee members shared ideas, suggestions and thoughts on how to increase recruitment and youth engagement and well as approaches to providing educational support for our youth and engaging parents, PTAs, community leaders and elected officials

- An open call was made to committee members to consider the sub-committees they would like to join and or the option to remain in the larger YPC committee

o Public Relations & Engagement (Recruitment) Christina Twitty (Lead)

o Youth Education – TBD

- Chairperson Nadine Browne agreed to work on partnering with Kevin Dilworth (Social Service Inc.) and Julia Shaw (Director of Community Center) on educational support programs for children that reside in Rochdale.

• 2023 Proposed Budget Review

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Chairperson Nadine Browne discussed goals for the committee in 2023

- A spreadsheet was created through suggestions received from cooperators and committee members in order to develop a budget request for 2023 funding, see suggested activities/events/

Craig Clinkscales

Kathy Johnson

Shawn Chandler (Co-Chair)

Burnetta Graves

Cynthia Harris

Christina Twitty (PR Lead)

Monica Humphrey

Tresha Mason

Tina Yong (Recording Secretary)

Gloria Young

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard

Minutes submitted by: Nadine Browne and Recorded by: Tina Yong

Chairperson, Nadine Browne.

(Photo Credit: Mikell Richards).

Senior Citizens Committee Chair Jean Hall and Community Relations Chair Maryam Hubbard.

PROJECTS COMPLETED

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 improve quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,210,325 Money Spent: $1,146,721 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: $1,151,914.89 Money Spent: $1,151,914.89 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: $1,151,914.89 Money Spent: $1,151,914.89 Completion Date: July 2021

Project Name: Exterior Compactors Description: Next two to arrive on site in 6 weeks. Outdoor 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: $1,151,914.89 Money Spent: $1,151,914.89 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: $0 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: Plumbing within the 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: $2,975,533 Money Spent: $1,826,473.86 Completion Date: Aug. 2021

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: $2,975,533.00 Money Spent: $1,826,473.86 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: 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: $121,500 Completion Date: Sept. 2022

Project Name: Purchase of (3) John Derre Tractors

Description: Grounds Equipment. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $179,396 Money Spent: $179,396 Completion Date: Nov. 2022

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 re-starting in January 2023.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $32,419,478 Money Spent: $$12,688,337

Projected Completion: 4 years

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: 2 years

Project Name: Building Capacitors

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

Status: We are currently waiting on a delivery for the capacitors. Once received, a schedule for replacement will be put together.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,146,721

Projected Completion: 2 years

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 HM23AE pending approval.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,390,686.09

Money Spent: $519,169.05

Projected Completion: 2 years

Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/ Repair Contractor

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

1.

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,390,686.09 Money Spent: $519,169.05

Projected Completion: 2 years

Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor

Description: Concrete repair of worst areas campus wide.

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,390,686.09 Money Spent: $519,169.05 Projected Completion: 2 years

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. Unit now has to be connected to the existing system. 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: 2 years

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 are being cleaned and evaluated in preparation for reassembly.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $4,529,672

Money Spent: $201,392

Projected Completion: 2 years

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: $230,650 Projected Completion: N/A

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 Projected Completion: N/A

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 on the cooling towers.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $750,000 Money Spent: $83,100 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 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: $38,840 Projected Completion: 3 months

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 has been re-submitted and awaiting FDNY approval. Sprinkler: Completed as of 2/7/2020 D49:D61

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: Five (5) rooms completed (#1, 4, 5, 17 & 18) Five (5) rooms are in progress. Bldg. #4 is completed and inspect-ed by FDNY 15 Bldgs. filed at FDNY - Awaiting 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: 2 years

Project Name: Public AssemblyPA’s

Description: Certificate re-quired 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 completed for all 16 social rooms and the 4 nurseries.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: TBD Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: 2 years

Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation

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

Status: Nine (9) Bldgs. are completed: #1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17 & 18.In progress: #13 (70%) & 20 (35%). Three (3) bldgs. remaining for next year: #2, 7, 15. HM-23 pending at

HCR. HM-180 approved.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $1,995,612 Money Spent: $1,095,058.61

Projected Completion: 2 years

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant

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

Status: Consultant is William Davis.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $100,800 Money Spent: $89,118 Projected Completion: 3 years

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor

Description: Long-term contract for roofing repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village. Contractor is Bay restoration. Roofing Mfr. Is Siplast. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee.

Status: Eight (8) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20. Year 1 (#1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (#2, 5, & 20). Year3 (#6 - 8) / 2023; Year 4 (#18 & 19) /2024

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $8,277,850 Money Spent: $3,430,229

Projected Completion: 3 years

Project Name: Bulkhead Re-pairs Description: Repairs include Pointing, Lintels, Caulking, brick replacement, and Coping Stone Replacement.

Status: Start date: 7/2721. Nine (9) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 6, 12, 17 & 20. Five (5) year project- Year 1Bldgs. #1, 3, 4, & 17. Year 2- Bldgs. #2, 5, 6, 12, 20. Year 3- Bldgs. #10, 11, 18, 19 (2023). Year 4- (2024) #5, 7 & -8. Year 5-(2025) #13 - 16.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $700,000

Money Spent: $205,533

Projected Completion: 3 years

Project Name: Façade

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

Status: Start date: 5/19/2021. Group 2 / Balcony & Facade are completed. Balcony: #15 & 16 (100%) Facade: Pause for next year 2023: #13 (11%), 14(14%), 15(70%), 16(70%).

Permits and CD5 received. PROTO awarded and approved by the Board. HM-23AE pending at HCR as of 1/28/2020.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $12,764,400 Money Spent: $4,850,174 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Façade

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

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

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $880,000

Money Spent: $603,176 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Air Monitoring Description: Service contract Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $200,000 Money Spent: $211,754 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Mold Assessment Description: Service contract Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $100,000 Money Spent: $26,930 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Brownfield SSDS Mall 1 & 2

Description: Air clean up underground

Status: Mall 1 - JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners Remediation is completed. Awaiting for fan station installation.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $411,800 Money Spent: $341,500 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: New design - signs awarded to ASG.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $288,683 Money Spent: $27,782

Projected Completion: 6 months

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: $0 Projected Completion: 6 months

Project Name: Pylon Signs Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: Expected Completion Date: Mid-April 2023. Fabrication is in progress. Shop drawings phase by Architectural Sign Group (ASG). ASG for the Signs & SKY TECH RESTORATION for the supports are awarded by the board. Walkthrough: 5/25/21. Bids Due 06/17/21. Pylon: Two (2) bids received (SKY: $145+K) and GENESYS: $177 + K).

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $434,083 Money Spent: $27,782 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Parking Lot Cameras Description: Added/Upgraded surveillance in parking lots. Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Projected Completion: Ongoing

Project Name: General Consultant Description: Service contract. Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $210,000 Money Spent: $25,808 Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Maintenance Department Dump Truck

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

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $89,977 Money Spent: $0 Projected Completion: N/A

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

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

create additional parking Status: On hold.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Projected Completion: N/A

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

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

Status: On hold. 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.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Projected Completion: N/A

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

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

Status: On hold. 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.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Elevator Modernization & Preventative Maintenance

Description: Elevator modernization including new maintenance. Status: On hold.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: 15 Cardboard Bailers

Description: N/A Status: On hold

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: N/A

Senior Center Christmas Party

The Senior Center got into the Christmas spirit by hosting an Ugly Sweater party to kick of the holiday season on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards).

New Year’s Eve at Rochdale Village

(Photo Credit: Nyreecphotography).

The Annual New Year’s Eve celebration took place as always in Rochdale’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday December 31, 2022. Attendees from across Rochdale Village came together to say goodbye to 2022 and to usher in the New Year.

(l. to r.) Guest, Board Vice President Maryam Hubbard, Board Vice President Kamal Saleem, guest, Board Treasurer Letisha Azizah .