Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper - February 2022 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 59 No. 2

February 2022

SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

New York Lifts Indoor Mask Mandates

NEW YORK STATE INDOOR MASK MANDATE LIFTED

By Cynthia Bernadine

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n Wednesday, February 9, 2022, New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, announced that the statewide indoor mask mandate would be lifted on Thursday, February 10, 2022. The mask mandate that has been in effect since December 2021 was put in place out of an abundance of caution during the height of the Omicron variant. It required any business where proof of vaccination was not required to wear President’s Message - Pg. 2

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masks indoors at all times except during eating or drinking.

“As we begin a new phase in our response to this pandemic, my top priority is making sure we keep New York safe, open and moving forward,” Governor Hochul said.

The lift comes as the winter surge in coronavirus cases due to the extremely contagious Omicron variant finally begins to decrease. As of February 8, the COVID-19 test positivity rate on a seven-day average in New

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York was 4.3 percent, according to state data, marking a decline over the past month. Data also shows that more than 13 million adult New York residents has been fully vaccinated as of February 8.

Although the mandate has expired, individuals and businesses that would like to keep the mask requirement in effect can do so at their discretion.

That means that any commercial business within the Rochdale Village malls, Rochdale Village Community Center Reopens- Pg. 10

administrative offices or the Rochdale Village Community Center, which is in the process of reopening in March (see story on page 10), are allowed to continue to require people to wear masks or face-coverings while inside the building.

On Friday, February 25, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the statewide indoor mask mandate for schools effective Wednesday, March 2. Piggybacking on the

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Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022

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

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President’s Message

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Ed Douglass Sheila McKenzie Treasurer Derrick Shareef Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Jean Hall

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Smith Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance Derrick Shareef Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Ed Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Janine Cross Orientation Lisa Stark Public Safety Clifton Stanley Diaz Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Gary Hawkins Environmental Conservation Keysha Beasley Parking Sheila McKenzie Information Technology Maryam Smith Hubbard

MANAGEMENT

Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Managers

Greetings Rochdale Village Cooperators, Spring is slowly approaching and the warm weather is already coming through. As we go about our day please remember to continue to stay safe, wear a mask. Let us all look out for each other.

Upcoming Events I am always focused on the health, safety and quality of life for everyone at Rochdale Village. Over the past two years due to the pandemic, we were left with no other option but to close the Community Center to avoid the spread of the virus.

During that time we could no longer have events for the enjoyment for our cooperators and the young adults. We are now in the process of slowly opening back up the center. We are looking forward to hosting some of our events that were put on hold due to the pandemic.

We will do so while taking every precautionary measures to ensure that everyone is safe at all times. We will continue to wear a mask and follow the safety guidelines that are in place. Let us pray and hope that everything will be back to normal soon.

In the month of March is Women History Month the Community Center Committee will be hosting a Women History event.

Marion Scott & Herbert Freedman

Assistant Managers Jay Williams, RVI 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

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The Community Relations Committee will be hosting the Annual Spring fling in April. Also the Maintenance Committee will be hosting a two (02) days shred fest in April. Flyers will be posted with the dates and time for upcoming events.

Past events The Community Relations Committee in conjunction with Butterflies BBI hosted a PPE giveaway on February 19, 2022. We gave masks, hand sanitizers, covid test kits, sanitizing wipes and face shields. This was a very successful event as many from the community came out to get some much needed supplies.

Thanks to Ms. Blackman the founder of Butterflies BBI for partnering with us ensuring the health and safety of those in the community. Thanks for the Support of Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Board Meeting The monthly Board of Directors meeting will continue to be via zoom until further notice. Note that the cooperators session will be reinstated at the February Board meeting. This gives cooperators the opportunity to address the Board with their questions, suggestion, issues and concern. We are aware that some shareholders may be experiencing frustration but let’s try to keep our discourse respectful and productive. Us, as volunteer Board members and our hired professionals are here to help.

NORC Program As we all know the Social Services NORC program is visiting all the buildings for a meet and greet during their outreach services informing everyone about the programs that we are offering for the quality of life for every senior including the home bound.

There are so many opportunities and information so please reach out to the NORC program if you need any referrals or services.

President, Jean Randolph-Castro

Possible Increase Rochdale is 59 years old and we’ve been doing a pretty good job of keeping the lights on and the place clean and safe. However, keeping the balance between affordability, infrastructure and upgrading quality of life is hard. Rochdale operates very similarly to a not for profit taking in just enough to keep a balanced budget.

Even with the occurrence of Covid we managed to land at just over 1% of our yearly budget. This was a result of good budgeting practices that helped us weather the increases in much needed supplies as well as adding PPE costs to our bottom line. Speaking of bottom lines, the Board of Directors and Management, must do the fiscally responsible thing for our home and balance our budget. We are trying to work on the smallest increase possible to balance our budget and we will do everything we can to keep it affordable.

Last but not least the convector project has resumed in Building 20. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

Peace, Love & Blessings.

Jean Randolph-Castro

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NEW YORK STATE INDOOR MASK MANDATE LIFTED (continued from page 1) Governor’s announcement, NYC Mayor Eric Adams then stated that he will follow the Governor’s lead and will end the mandate for NYC schools beginning Monday, March 7, 2022.

The mask requirement will remain in place for medical facilities, buses and train stations, and some other public indoor settings until further notice.

The mandate lift is the Gover-

nor’s way of showing that New York State is moving forward in a positive direction in the new COVID-19 world.

However small it may seem, each step moves us forward to some form of normalcy.

Mayor Eric Adams also mentioned that the NYC indoor venue COVID-19 vaccine requirement which was put in place during former Mayor De

Blasio’s administration will likely come to an end sometime in March. The city’s other vaccine mandates, “will remain in place at this time as they are, and have been, vital to protecting New Yorkers,” the mayor noted. The mayor’s team will review COVID-19 indicators. As long as those indicators “show a low level of risk and we see no surprises this week,” then that move will

go forward as well.

RECENT UPDATE Mayor Adams announced that beginning March 7, 2022, Key to NYC rules has been suspended. Indoor venues will no longer be required to check proof of vaccination before customers enter. More details to follow in next issue or you can read more at https://coronavirus.health. ny.gov/home.

NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS SHOW INTERGENERATIONAL LOVE O

By Olayemi

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he NYRR striders partnered this Valentine’s Day with the Rochdale Village Senior Center to spread some love. NYRR short for New York Road Runners is a free statewide walking and fitness program that offers physical and wellness resources for older adults who are interested in getting active to stay fit or to improve their health. The program works by connecting such seniors to other like-minded adults with the goal of proving that athletes has no age limits.

On February 14, 2022, members of the Rochdale Village Branch of NYRR striders who meet weekly at the Community Center were each presented with candy and a handmade personalized valentine’s card. The cards were made by Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors helped by NYRR staff.

Much like NYRR striders, the Rising New York Road Runner Youth Ambassadors is a similar program that is aimed at spreading the joys of running to

the youth while developing the habit of being healthy and active early in life.

According to NYRR Striders Director Wesley Davis, “On Valentine’s Day, the NYRR Striders of Rochdale Village Senior Center were treated to handmade cards from Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors and New York Road Runners Staff. The sweet and heartwarming gesture is a yearly tradition at NYRR that brings our walking and running communities together through the power of intergenerational connections.”

The youth ambassadors are usually present to present their cards to the seniors but as New York is actively coming out of pandemic restrictions they ambassadors had to remain in school for a test. Their gifts were instead presented by NYRR staff. The staff expressed their happiness at having the opportunity to bring joy to the members of the NYRR Striders program here at Rochdale Senior Center.

NYRR Striders Coach Mitchell Strong briefs striders on upcoming activities.

(Photo credits: Olayemi Okeniyi)

(l. to r.) NYRR Striders Director Wesley Davis, Director of Community Programs at NYRR Sheila Gordon, NYRR Striders Coach Mitchell Strong, NYRR Striders Specialist Marcy Simon, and NYRR Head of community Programs Celinda Casanova.

Rochdale Village NYRR Striders show of their cards.

Each card was specifically designed with a Rochdale strider member in mind.

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

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by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for February 2022 As we all know, when we go to the store or gas station there are economic changes everywhere and Rochdale Village is not immune to the forces which are plaguing our nation.

Inflation, supply chain disruption and difficulty finding employees to name a few which directly impact costs and operations in Rochdale village.

This month it is management intention to ask the Board of Directors to review and work on the two-year budget which has been presented. This budget was not formally presented to our supervising agency NYS Homes and Community Renewal (“HCR”). It was not presented for a vote (although a draft was given to HCR) because the budget shows a deficit.

When we look at actual revenue from operations against actual expenses, we are POSITIVE revenue over expenses.

When we look at the budget, we are NEGATIVE revenue over projected expenses.

We are negative because the budget reflects having a staff at 100%, although we are recruiting actual staffing is closer to 75 or 80%.

Despite very good union jobs with good benefit, we are not able to staff at 100%. It is of course both proper and rea-

sonable to budget at 100%.

Remember a budget is a reasonable projection based upon past historical financial data and known future changes.

There is one other issue which affects our analysis, and it depends on HCR. Rochdale Village does not pay real estate taxes like other property owners, Rochdale pays what is called shelter rent.

Shelter rent is a calculation of 10% of carrying charges less energy/utility charges less a 16.5% Allocation of Corporate expenses. For Rochdale the calculation is more difficult since our energy usage does not come from a utility but from the costs of operating our power plant. When we could not agree with NYC or NYS we went to court and settled a lawsuit in connection with shelter rent calculations (shelter rent is when Rochdale Village and other Mitchell Lama Coops pay in lieu of real estate taxes). This is a big help in keeping Rochdale affordable. Rochdale is trying to work with HCR to get actual numbers but the person who did the HCR calculations retired and there is new person. Therefore, we do not have 100% accurate numbers for shelter rent for 2019, 2020 or 2021 and millions are involved. For now, we have budgeted Shelter Rent based

on the new calculations. It should be noted that in Fiscal 2020, we were never billed by NYC for the 3rd quarter 2019 taxes of over $1,000,000. We accrued $1,000,000 for this 3rd quarter bill in Fiscal 2020; however, we never received a bill for the 3rd quarter. Subsequently, we noted that the tax bill for the 3rd quarter had a credit of over $1,000,000 which we believe is the reason we didn’t receive a bill in the 3rd quarter of Fiscal 2020.

OK that is the short version of this discussion as we start to analyze the budget and what do we do next. Covid is the wild card as we try to understand the covid impact on Rochdale Village Cooperators. Simply put, is this a time to implement a carrying charge increase? Management was asked by the President to make a list of what could be done to minimize a carrying charge increase. A conservative decision is balancing the budget with two 2.9% increases one in 2022 and one in 2023. We must also be looking down the road when in 2029, Rochdale begins paying amortization on the mortgage of approximately $236,000 per month.

on our shelter rent payments.

Some thoughts about alternatives to carrying charge increase: 1. Increase parking to $50 month creates additional revenue of $425,000.

2. Open the community center and increase fees as follows one-half capacity in FY2023 or an increase in revenue of approximately $250,000.

3. Accelerates water conservation project even if only a 10% savings $500,000.

4. Lease space for electric vehicle charging stations.

5. Rent space for solar storage units.

6. Because of increases in liability insurance explore possible self-insurance, could save almost $2 million.

7. Move aggressively to take back Locust Manor.

8. Crunch start paying rent in 2023.

As I write this, I believe it is proper for me to make a recommendation for Board consideration. I suggest we implement 1,2,3 and 4, above and begin to explore the rest and implement a 1.7% increase effective, May 2022 and a 1.7% We also must remember increase in April of 2023. It that a carrying charge increase is a very difficult decision becarries a 10% negative impact fore the Board.

The next virtual meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors will be on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 7:30 p.m..

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Nine Months, ended December 31, 2021 (FISCAL 2022)

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EXPENSES Total expenses - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, decreased $(977,000) to $54,243,000 as compared to $55,220,000 in the Budget.

The decrease is explained in the following expense categories:

Expenses – For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, there were approximately $194,000 of Covid Related expenses (Masks and Sanitary etc.) – The Budget did not anticipate these expenses in the Budget.

Commercial rental revenue – For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Commercial rental revenue decreased $(140,000) to $3,954,000 as compared to $4,095,000 in the Budget. This decrease was principally due to the following

Administrative For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Administrative expenses increased $81,000 to $4,082,000 as compared to $4,001,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to the following:

Account 420.20 and 420.40 - Vacancy Losses for both malls increased to approximately $(81,000) for both Mall 1 and Mall 2 combined. This increase in vacancy losses is principally due to the Budget being prepared before the full impact of COVID was known.

Account 545.45 – Projects Salaries - increased $126,000 to 184,000 as compared to $58,000 in the Budget.

We researched GAAP requirements regarding capitalization of certain employees who devote 100% of their time to projects and we discussed with our Auditors. We will be finalizing capitalizing certain employees’ salaries in either January or February P & L.

Account 595.20 – Compactor expense – Compactor expense increased $182,000 to $254,000 as compared to $72,000 in the Budget. This increase Compactor expense is principally due to the delay in the installation of the Auger Project. Once the Augers are installed the trash will be ground up into small pieces and decrease the # of containers that would need to be emptied.

Nine Months Ended De- from cooperators moving out and cember 31, 2021, Controllable In- the charge for repairs in their unit. come before Interest, Depreciation, For the Nine Months ended DecemAmortization, and Income taxes in- ber 31, 2021, vacancy rent increased creased $905,000 to $7,293,000 as $38,000. The increase is related to compared to $6,388,000 in the Bud- more cooperators moving out than get Below you will find an expla- was anticipated in the Budget. the

nation of the significant changes in each category:

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 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021 decreased $(72,000) to $61,537,000 as compared to $61,609,000 in the Budget.

This decrease is explained in the Revenue analysis below: Apartment revenue - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021 Apartment revenue decreased $(118,000) $54,388,000 as compared to $54,506,000 in the Budget. The following accounts contributed to this slight decrease as compared to the Budget: Account 410.20 Vacancy loss – apartments available for rent – For the nine months increased $(239,000) to $(490,000) as compared to $(251,000) in the Budget. The increase in Vacancy Loss is principally due to the Budget being prepared before impact of COVID-19 was known.

Account 410.50 – Surcharge rent (rent related to cooperators being billed an additional charge due to their income being higher than the income limit) – For the Nine Months ended December 31, 2021, Surcharge rent increased $119,000 to $1,361,000 as compared to $1,242,000 in the Budget.

Account 410.60 – Vacancy rent – is the income Rochdale receives

Community Center revenue (accounts 441.10 thru 441.35) - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Community Center revenue decreased $(85,000) to $76,000 as compared to $162,000 principally due to the Budget reflecting the partial return to operations in April 2021 and the Community Center is still being impacted by COVID. In addition, we received approximately $42,000 from the room rental for the November election.

Other revenue For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Other income increased approximately $208,000 to $1,452,000 as compared to $1,243,000 in the Budget. The increase is principally due to the following: Account 450.90 – Miscellaneous – For the Nine Months Ended November 30,2021, Miscellaneous revenue increased $205,000 to $429,000 as compared to $225,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally related to a $334,000 National Grid rebate that Rochdale received that was not anticipated in the Budget.

Account 555.30 – Consultants – For the Nine Months ended November 2021, Consultants costs increased approximately $106,000 to $331,000 as compared to $225,000 in the Budget.

The increase is principally due to additional expenses for consultants on projects that were not anticipated in the Budget.

Account 555.70 – Other Professional fees - For the Nine Months ended November 2021, Other professional fees decreased approximately (63,000) to 18,000 as compared to $81,000 in the Budget. The decrease is due to the Budget anticipating the Wells Fargo Costs for the 6-month forbearance would be in FY 2022; however, those cost were incurred in FY 2021.

Janitorial & Grounds costs For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Janitorial and Grounds expenses decreased $(119,000) to $5,338,000 as compared to $5,458,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the following: Account 590.11 – COVID Related

Account 597.50 – Landscape Seasonal – There was no expense For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $108,000 in the Budget. There was no expense for this account because the Maintenance Department has been unable to hire any seasonal Groundsmen in FY 2022.

Maintenance and operating costs For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $1,429,000 to $10,342,000 as compared to $8,912,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the following: Account # 615.10 – Carpentry supplies For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Carpentry supplies expense increased $190,000 to $343,000 as compared to $153,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due to an increase in prices for kitchen cabinet supplies, wooden doors, wooden molding and Metal doors and Metal frames. Also, there was an increase in requests for carpentry work to be done in occupied and vacant units due to work in the prior year being delayed due to COVID. Account # 615.40 – Floor tiles - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Floor tile expenses increased $256,000 to $472,000 as

February 2022 compared to $216,000 in the Budget.

This increase is principally due to (1) a shortage of supplies which increased the price from $3.15 per sq. ft to $4.20 per sq.ft. (2) an increase in requests for floor tile replacements which is related to the impact of covid delaying work in the prior year due to COVID. Account 615.60 – Plumbing For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, plumbing costs increased approximately $168,000 to $339,000 as compared to $171,000 in the Budget.

This increase is related to an increase in the cost of supplies and there were additional supplies purchased in anticipation of implementing the water conservation project which has been delayed due to COVID. Account 620.15 – Electrical For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, electrical costs increased approximately $571,000 to $913,000 as compared to $342,000 in the Budget.

This increase in electrical costs is related to the LED upgrade project for 20 Pump rooms which were not budgeted for.

Account 620.50 – Apartment repairs - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Apartment Repairs increased approximately $1,026,000 to $2,376,000 as compared to $1,350,000 in the Budget.

This increase is related to repairs being delayed in FY 2021 because of COVID. In FY 2022, there has been a higher demand for these repairs which has resulted in increased costs.

It should be noted that in FY 2021, Apartment repairs were significantly lower.

Account 620.61– Maintenance – Public Areas - For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Maintenance – Public areas decreased approximately $(188,000) to $(98,000) as compared to $90,000 in the Budget. This decrease is related to the capitalization of certain expenses and most of our common space work being done by our in-house staff.

Public Safety For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Public Safety costs decreased $(1,105,000) to $3,830,000 as compared to $4,936,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the Budget reflecting a full staff and Security salaries are not at full staff yet.

Power Plant 1.

Fuel and Utilities

The Rochdale Village Bulletin For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Fuel and utility expenses decreased $(452,000) to $9,101,000 as compared to $9,554,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to the following: Account 651.10 - Fuel – Oil For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Fuel – increased approximately $136,000 to $514,000 as compared to $378,000 in the Budget.

This increase is principally due to the additional fuel costs incurred to run the rental of backup generators that were not anticipated in the Budget.

NOTE: It should be noted that we are in the process of evaluating whether our Boiler & Machinery Insurance Policy covers this expense due to the emergency turbine overhaul.

Account 651.20 - Fuel Heating and gas For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Fuel Heating and Gas decreased approximately $(1,180,000) to $4,172,000 as compared to $5,353,000 in the Budget.

This decrease is principally due to (1) actual invoices trending less that was anticipated in the Budget, (2) the impact of the new rate classification from National Grid that management was able to obtain through a 3rd party Energy broker (3) the % seasonality of spreading the Budget cost over 12 months changing from prior years due to cooperators working from home.

Account 651.30 - Water and Sewer For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Water and Sewer expense increased approximately $665,000 to $4,326,000 as compared to $3,661,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due the Budget projecting a savings from the water conservation project that has been delayed due to COVID and residents working from home which results in an increase in water usage.

Other Power Plant Expenses For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Other Power Plant expenses increased $150,000 to $4,015,000 as compared to $3,865,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the following: Account 665.15 - Diesel Generator For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Diesel Generator expense increased approximately $588,000 to $597,000 as compared to $9,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally due the Budget not projecting the need for rental of backup Generators to keep the Power Plant operational. NOTE: It should

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be noted that we are in the process of evaluating whether our Boiler & Machinery Insurance Policy covers this expense due to the emergency turbine overhaul.

our vendors to have invoices electronically transmitted to Rochdale and uploaded to our software. This project was delayed due to COVID-19.

Insurance Expense For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Insurance expenses increased $394,000 to $5,323,000 as compared to $4,929,000 in the Budget. The increase is principally related to the Rochdale insurance policies renewal in November 2021 where the renewal costs were higher than anticipated in the Budget. There have been significant industrywide increases related to COVID.

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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 looking at this project again once the COVID issue is resolved.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expenses decreased $(39,000) to $3,335,000 as compared to $3,375,000 in the Budget. This decrease is related to the actual invoices being slightly less than anticipated in the Budget and the impact of previous Article 78 settlement which was related to allocation of corporate expenses at 11.8% which saves Rochdale Village approximately $400,000 to $500,000 per year. In addition, we have finalized the second article 78 legal proceeding related to depreciation which will increase the allocation of corporate expenses from 11.8% to 16.5% and save the Company an additional approximately $200,000 per year. As noted above, the allocation of 16.5% of corporate expenses to the Power Plant will save Rochdale approximately $600,000 to $700,000 in Shelter Rent tax per year!!!

Employee Benefits For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021, Employee Benefits expense decreased $(947,000) to $6,162,000 as compared to $7,110,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the payroll expenses accrued at year end for payroll paid in April 2021 that related to the last week of FY 2021.

When this was paid in April 2021, the accrual was adjusted, and the individual payroll accounts reflect the payroll expense in April. The net impact between employee benefits and payroll is $0.

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

Looking forward 1.

Paperless Solution – This project is currently being evaluated.

We are considering investing in certain software products that will allow Rochdale Village Inc. to work with

Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s Controllable Income results For the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2021 reflect that Rochdale Village Inc.’s results are trending to be in-line with the FY 2022 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. We have completed our submission of all required documents to Citibank for forgiveness and Citibank approved $6,005,000 for loan forgiveness and Citibank has submitted the Loan Forgiveness application to the SBA for approval. The SBA has asked Citibank for additional Financial information which was provided in February 2022.

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Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR) - The reserve and escrow balance (excluding the restricted escrow of $2,994,910) was $48,332,641 as of DECEMBER 2021.

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Loan Forbearance – Wells Fargo granted Rochdale a loan payment forbearance for 6 months from May 2020 to October 2020. This payment forbearance amounted to approximately $8,655,000 for the 6-month period. However, Wells Fargo required us to pay the $8,655,000 amount back over a 24-month period at $360,631 per month beginning in November of 2020.

As of February 2022, we paid back 16 months or $5,770,000 of the $8,655,000 and we have 8 months remaining $2,885,000 to repay.

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY & YTD 2021 and 2022

Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2022

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

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2022

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

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Welcome Back To The Rochdale Village Community Center

xactly two years ago in March 2020, the Rochdale Village Community Center closed its doors, as did much of the country and the world. Corona Virus, COVID-19, quarantine, remote learning, working from home, shutdown, essential workers, sickness and sadly death, were our major topics of conversation. Where did COVID-19 come from and how did it get here? For a moment, we were all frozen in a time of uncertainty, trying to figure out how to move forward, thrive and survive.

Our Community Center was a hustling and bustling hub of resources, fun and activity prior to the pandemic. New programs and room rentals for special occasions were bursting at the seams to the point we began having conversations about building a second floor to meet the growing needs of the shareholder community in Rochdale Village.

All of a sudden…no programs, no Board meetings or events, no room rental parties,

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by Julia Shaw Center Director no afterschool, no summer camp, no senior center, no NORC as we knew it. Everything was forced to be reinvented, had to be done differently or not at all in an effort to provide the much needed service and resources to our shareholders while staying safe.

The last two years has been a rollercoaster ride that we are still on, but like the ups and downs of any rollercoaster, we are still moving forward and going with the flow. March 2022 we will begin to re-open the Rochdale Village Community Center with the “new normal” in mind.

The number of positive COVID-19 cases have dropped and we want to make sure they stay low to the best of our ability. Re-opening the Community Center is a process that will continue to change over time, but currently we are controlling the flow of people entering the building with limited number of entrances open, along with signing in, taking temperatures and showing proof of vaccination.

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All room usage will be at 50% capacity for both rentals and programs until further notice.

RV Board of Directors and Committees indoor and outdoor events will be announced, as the 2022 schedule becomes available. For any questions, call the Board Office at 718-276-5700 ext.3360 for updates.

For more information regarding senior programs and activities at the RV Senior Center and NORC. Call 718525-2800 for their monthly schedule.

Instead of renting all four indoor event spaces on the weekends, we will be renting only two rooms daily.

Call 718-276-5700 Ext. 3370 or email jmoore@rochdalevillage.com for room rental rates and availability.

Elite Marching Band and Music program returns on Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Call Mr. Larry at 718-4270671 for more details.

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Quincy Brooks will be on Saturday Mornings from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Call Mr. Brooks at 516-524-1557.

Zumba with Lizzette is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Call Lizette at 347463-8857 for more details.

The NYC Department of Education’s High School Equivalency Program will return Mondays to Fridays from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Text 347-292-1433 or email eknight4@d-79.com for more details.

In mid-May we plan to continue our outdoor Saturday activities such as soccer, tennis, double dutch, art classes, Zumba and the Rochdale Village Academy Outdoor Summer Camp program along with additional new programs and activities. Call 718-2765700 ext.1085 or email bmorgan@rochdalevillage.com.

The following guidelines, plans and protocols were established

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

Public Safety Monthly Report January 2022

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND PARKING LOT 4256 Village Public Safety Department during the month of January 2021. Public CHECKS: Safety maintains 24 hour /7 days a week coverage.

COMPLAINTS:

During the month of December 2021, 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 (129) loitering and (146) noise complaints from Cooperators which were resolved as follows: a) Founded-Compliant- (81) Loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave and (40) of the noise complaint sources corrected the volume of the noise. b) Unfounded Calls-(48) unfounded loitering complaints and (97) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present or no noise could be heard). c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals and noise complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (0) received violations for loitering and (9) received a violation for noise complaints.

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

289 4545

COOPERATOR ESCORTS AIDED SICK/ INJURY AND ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS:

95 90

TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED: MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

140 651

ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS:

3 1 3

VIOLATIONS ISSUED:

30 6 00

For the month of January 2021 there was a grand total of (3) arrest made on CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: EVICTION(S): 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 11 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 39 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 04 RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS 03 FIRE INCIDENTS 00 TOTAL INCIDENTS 57

TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES: • • • •

Conducted (1) Directed & Routine Verticals.

Made (0) arrests, issued (1) Trespass Notifications, issued (0) C-Summonses, issued (0) violations to include (0) for loitering and encountered (4) Loiterrs during routine and directed patrols.

Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (3).

Conducted (0) Tenant Verifications

*There was significant reduction in activity due to the Task Force being re-deployed to assist with COVID-19 related activities. These included the following COVID-19 testing site crowd control and back filling post vacancies due to staff call-outs.

TOWING ACTIVITY

The Public Safety Department towed (21) vehicles and issued (174) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.

ROUTINE AND *DIRECTED VERTICAL PATROLS BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORS:

Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. 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.

VIOLATIONS

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:

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28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

Maintenance Committee Maintenance Committee Meeting Minutes, February 17, 2022 •

Janine Cross, Chairperson Shantel Robinson, Co-Chairperson

Agenda: 1. Bulk garbage 2. Laundry room 3. Unattended clothes 4. Water shut down 5. Convector installment in building 20 Meeting Notes: Bulk garbage • They have the ability to look into the cameras to see when bulk garbage is being accumulated.

• Shareholders can contact public safety and public safety would get in contact with porter on duty on the 3PM-12AM shift and have them remove it.

• There will be someone answering “Quality of life issues“ in regards to the bulk garbage and other maintenance emergency and ques-

tions. That shift is from 12AM-9AM. Making rules more apparent to shareholders in terms of the (3:30) cut off time for bulk garbage.

Laundry Room • Laundry room doors are not being locked properly or not at all.

• Shareholders or outside members who put the yellow caution signs between the door hinges or actually causing damage to the mechanism. They are aware of it and are responding quickly to each alert that they get.

• Look into changing the door panels.

• Asking the porters and security to be more diligent in checking the doors and making sure nothing is holding the doors open.

• Revisit our door contractors and maybe go into a new direction in terms of contractor.

• Mold has been found in the laundry room, but the building was not specify. (Building 1, 14 was mentioned along with pictures) Unattended clothes • Be respectful and mindful with using the machines.

• Set a timer and be considerate to your neighbors.

Water shutdown • Mandated shut downs (ex: like on Valentine’s Day) are to ensure the water is safe to

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drink and use.

Give shareholders at least a week heads-up to get affairs in order.

Be more aware of our home bound shareholders during water shutdowns.

Convector Installment: Building 20 • Shareholders should call to schedule an appointment.

• The number is 929-584-5626. Please call between 9 am- 4 pm • Working the B line currently.

Comments and Concerns: 1. Monitor the laundry rooms.

2. Consider changing the hours of the laundry room.

3. Shareholders would like a copy of the agenda before the meetings.

4. Having a “blue card” for our home bound shareholders to reach them and their families in case of emergencies.

5. Legionnaire disease was found in building 6; the whole building was tested and Management is waiting on results. Other building to follow.

6. Get a more effective way to know what shareholders have pending assistance in home repairs.

7. Shareholders need a copy of maintenance and emergency maintenance’s number.

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NEW YORK CITY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS ON THE RISE!

By Cynthia Bernadine

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.

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 Why Do People Steal Catalytic your car’s exhaust emissions.

Converters?

Car thieves know there is Where Is a Catalytic Convert- strong demand from repair shops er Located on Your Car? and individuals looking to save Catalytic converters money on replacement parts, are part of the exhaust system. especially on older vehicles, on They’re located between the which owners are reluctant to engine and the muffler, usually spend big money on a car with closer to the engine. This helps low resale value. The same is them warm quickly to the high true for body parts for popular temperatures where they are models from several years back. most effective.

Shady repair shops might also

under two minutes,” Detective buy stolen parts but bill their cus- Thomas Kelly of the Auto Crimes tomers for a new one at a much Unit told The Post. higher price, figuring the cusHow to prevent your Catalytic tomer will never know.

Catalytic converters are Converter from being stolen? also stolen for another reason: Parking in a locked garage is the The precious metal that is inside most secure option, especially – the palladium, rhodium, and at night. If you have no other platinum. These metals are so choice than street parking, try expensive because there is high to pick a well-lit area. Install an demand and limited supply glob- anti-theft device that will go off ally, which is why there is an in- if your vehicle is tampered with crease in theft since COVID be- and always be aware of your surroundings. Have your mechanic gan.

In 2021, over 2,170 cata- etch your license plate number or lytic converters were reported VIN onto your catalytic convertstolen in the five boroughs, more er will make it identifiable to law than four times the 501 ripped off enforcement if stolen. Report through the same date in 2020, suspicious behaviors to Public the NYPD said.

Safety immediately.

“The whole process takes Photo Credit: NY POST

Theft of catalytic converters is off the charts in the city, according to the NYPD.

Courtesy of the Public Safety Committee.

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NORC STAFF MEET, GREET AND WOW ROCHDALE

everal residents were surprised to hear about Rochdale Village’s extensive NORC program. This was the intention of NORC Director Phara Carolei, who took NORC staffers to visit each Rochdale circle to raise awareness of the newly reestablished NORC program.

Over the course of several workdays beginning on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, and running until Wednesday, March 2, 2022, NORC staffers set up tables in different circles’ lobbies across Rochdale, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Everyone who stopped at the table was offered

a drink of coffee or water as well as a donut and then they were briefed on the benefits of NORC to themselves or their loved ones.

NORC literally means Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. It is a social service program that promotes the idea of residents remaining in their homes and communities as they grow older. The idea of aging in place requires some assistance from the community at large, in this case Rochdale Village, who is partnering with the New York Department for Aging as well as Visiting Nurses Services of New York to provide older cooperators with access to essential health and wellness activities.

According to NORC director Carolei, “The Rochdale Village NORC program is here to assist our seniors in aging gracefully in their homes through supportive programs, such as Health & Wellness workshops, fitness events, fall preventions, socialization, etc. We are here to assist our Rochdale Village seniors with any and all social service needs. We are here and open to services our Rochdale seniors.”

Carolei went on to explain that “The non-profit Rochdale Village NORC was established in 1990 by Rochdale Village Social Services (RVSS) Board of Directors to address and support the health and social needs of our

senior cooperators who are 60 years and older.”

She added that the meet and greet had positive feedback as a lot of cooperators who are eligible for the program were unaware that they were entitled to help and assistance until they came face to face with NORC staff members.

NORC offers Case Management, Case Assistance, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Assistance, Healthcare Promotions, Evidence-based Workshops, Friendly Visiting, Wellness Check, and accepts volunteers.

Call 718-525-2800 extension 2 to find out more.

NORC AND SENIOR CENTER TAKE JOINT CPR TRAINING COURSE

(Photo credits: Olayemi Okeniyi)

Beverly Bryant from Emergency Skills Inc leads training on Adult CPR AED. The Senior Center scheduled this training because staff at the Center and NORC program are required to have an active AED/CPR card to verify that they are ready and able to handle any emergency that may occur during daily operations. As the Community Center reopens to Rochdale Village seniors, both the Senior Center and NORC program are ready to receive them.

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NORC MEET AND GREET 2022

The NORC office visted every Rochdale Village circle to meet cooperators.

(Photo credits: Olayemi Okeniyi)

NORC staffers offer cooperators coffee, water and donuts as they discuss and explain all the new NORC programs.

(l. to r.) NORC Director Phara Carolei, Data Management Specialist Latoya Mapp, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Case Manager Hurgens Pignard, Rochdale resident, Case Manager Deevika Persaud and Social Worker Sade Afolabi.

Cooperators were very interested in learning more about NORC services.

Retired Rochdale Senior Rena Blackwell talks with NORC Case Manager Deevika Persaud about the various programs available for seniors.

NORC did not come empty handed, prepacked welcome gifts were given to those who signed up in each circle.

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE PPE GIVEAWAY

Butterflies BBI a Nonprofit organization that provides FREE hair replacements and solutions to children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions with a special interest in inner-city kids of various ethnicities because they are often overlooked and underserved. For more information, please visit www.butterfliesbbi.org@gmail.com.

(Photo credits: Larry ‘Love’ Moore)

The Community Relations Committe, and Butterflies BBI hosted a PPE giveaway in Rochdale’s Big Mall on February 19, 2022.

Board Secretary Joyce Williams and Board Director Keysha Beasley help out.

(l. to r.) Board Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark, Board Vice President Janine Cross, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro and Board Assistant Secretary Jean Hall.

(l. to r.) Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Viola Treasure, Kaiya Blackman, Erna Blackman, Melanie Rudolfo, Margaret Cox, Dorothy Jackson and Mary Ingram.

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QUEEN’S DA AND BLACK SPECTRUM THEATRE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY and honors Rochdale’s own

(l. to r.) Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Reverend Al Sharpton and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

By Cynthia Bernadine

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n Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and the Black Spectrum Theatre hosted a Black History Month Celebration. The program included awards, performances, and special guest speakers which included City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and the evening’s keynote speaker Reverend Al Sharpton who spoke on the importance of celebrating and continuing to honor black history and those noted as representing the “Best of Queens”.

“The best way to celebrate Black history is to continue to make some and to use what we have in our hands and use what we have available to us,” Sharpton said.

Recognized was Mr. Carl Clay, founder and owner of the Black Spectrum Theater, on the Theater’s 50th Anniversary along with several local community members who were honored with awards and citations for their outstanding contribution to

(l. to r.) Hip-hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels, Spectrum Theater founder Carl Clay, Larry “Love” Moore, Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz, BlaQue Network founder Aleeia Abraham, QDA office staffer Sharon Walker and Assistant District Attorney Allison Wright were the honorees of the night.

the Borough of Queens. Honorees included Ralph McDaniels, the BlaQue Resource Network, Allison Wright, Sharon Walker, and Rochdale’s very own Larry “Love” Moore, community activist, honored for his long-time advocacy on behalf of Southeast Queens.

Moore who is well known throughout Queens has been working and giving back to the community for over 30 years.

In 2009, Moore founded South Side Queens House Calls where he hired medical professionals to provide house visits to residents who were home bound.

After the program closed due to funding cuts, he continued his community outreach. Each year Moore hosts a bike giveaway for students attending school in Queens. As an incentive for their hard work and dedication, he provides students with the highest GPAs with a brand new bike at the end of the school year.

Currently, you can find Moore behind the lenses of a camera documenting events and

capturing historical moments throughout Queens and beyond for many local politicians. He is also there to capture precious moments such as weddings, birthdays, christenings, and more for residents, their families, and friends. Moore thanks his Aunt, Frieda Perry, as the person who introduced him to photography

by gifting him his first camera at the age of nine.

Moore never lost sight of the importance of helping his community. In front of the camera or behind the camera, Moore has been a pillar of the community and looks forward to continuing to be a part of the black history of Queens.

Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz present Larry “Love” Moore with award.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - February 28, 2022

R06-22: Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Keysha Beasley WHEREAS, the contract for asbestos inspections and air monitoring has expired. We are seeking to renew the contract of A & B Inspection Services, Corp. for an additional two years; WHEREAS, the Consultant A & B Inspection Services, Corp. has performed their task exceptionally and have agreed to hold their prices to what was agreed upon for the period 2019-2021 via the attached letter; WHEREAS, this is a vendor familiar with the Rochdale Village campus and one who works well with staff, we would like to recommend acceptance of their request to continue performing asbestos inspections and air monitoring for another two (2) years.

WHEREAS, the amount used by the air monitoring contract will not exceed $100,000 for a two-year period.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors agrees to extend the contract of A & B Inspection Services, Corp. for another two (2) year period to commence in 2022 and terminate in 2024, to be funded from the HCR Reserves and subject to approval from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal.

NO VOTE TAKEN HELD OVER FOR A TELEPHONE VOTE R07-22: Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro WHEREAS, proposals were originally sought and received to have two (2) new pylon signs installed in the old foundations in Mall #1 resulting in Youn Design providing the lowest bid in the amount of $113,330, which was approved by Board vote on November 27, 2017; WHEREAS, during the course of time our General Consultant, Robert J. Stahl, recommended hiring an Engineer to investigate the integrity of the foundation and provide a conclusive site report taking into consideration wind load and footing integrity; WHEREAS, three (3) companies provided proposals of which Bala Consulting Engineers, PLLC won the bid and provided a report stating that the current foundation could not support the new sign loads and that the foundations do not have sufficient size/capacity to resist the required overturning effects of the signs; WHEREAS, it has become necessary to have the pylon sign reinforcement which includes but is not limited to the following: structural fill of removed sign foundations; installation of concrete foundation extensions; steel column reinforcement, surround masonry installation; WHEREAS, proposals were solicited from several

qualified companies of which only two (2) provided bids ranging in cost from $145,400 to $167,800 of which Sky Tech Restoration provided the lowest bid in the amount of $145,400; and WHEREAS, Consultant Robert J. Stahl provided a bid analysis and recommendation letter (attached) in favor of the proposal from Sky Tech Restoration to undertake the Large Mall Pylon Sign Supports project.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts proposal from Sky Tech Restoration in the lump sum amount of $145,400 subject to approval by the New York State Homes & Community Renewal and to be funded from the HCR Reserves.

FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams AGAINST Letisha Azizah ABSTAIN Keysha Beasley Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Ten for, one against, four abstentions; motion passes.

R08-22: Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Edward Douglass WHEREAS, proposals were sought from companies to have two (2) brand new updated Pylon Signs design-built and installed within the newly reinforced areas where the old and outdated signs are being removed in the Large Shopping Center; WHEREAS, thirteen (13) companies were invited to bid, only two (2) companies provided proposals, namely Architectural Sign Group (ASG) and Youn Design, which ranged in cost from $288,683.45 to $308,927.00. The lowest responsible bid was provided by Architectural Sign Group; WHEREAS, the Consultant Robert J. Stahl Architect, PC has provided a recommendation letter and bid analysis attesting to Architectural Sign Group providing the lowest responsible bid in the amount of $288,683.45 to design-build and install two (2) Pylon Signs in Mall #1.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts proposal from Architectural Sign Group in the lump sum amount of $288,683.45, to be funded from the HCR Reserves account and subject to approval from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - February 28, 2022

FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams AGAINST Letisha Azizah ABSTAIN Keysha Beasley Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Ten for, one against, four abstentions; motion passes.

R09-22: Moved by: Maryam Hubbard Seconded by: Joyce Williams WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”) prepared operating budgets for Fiscal Years ending March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2023; and BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors approves the Budgets for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 pending approval by New York State Homes and Community Renewal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors approves a carrying charge increase of 1.7% in year one and 1.7% in year two, pending approval by New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

MOTION TO TABLE Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Timothy Mercer FOR TABLING Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams Fifteen for tabling; motion to table is passed.

R10-22: Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro WHEREAS, the Democratic Club has rented the community room in Building 19 since 1986; WHEREAS, Tenant shall continue to use the demised premises for the use by elected public or party officials as of-

fices or campaign headquarters; WHEREAS, the person responsible for the lease will be the Assembly Person for District 32, Vivan E. Cook; and WHEREAS, the Democratic Club lease terms are attached.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors has agreed to rent approximately one thousand seven hundred and fifty-five (1,755) square feet in Building 19 for continued use as the Democratic Club for five (5) years.

FOR Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Sheila McKenzie Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef Lisa Stark Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Maryam Hubbard Twelve for, three abstentions; motion passes.

BOARD MEMBERS Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Timothy Mercer - First Vice-President Janine Cross - Second Vice-President Edward Douglass - Third Vice-President Sheila Mckenzie - Fourth Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Jean Hall - Assistant Secretary Derrick Shareef - Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard Also Present from Msi Real Estate Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq. - Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller David George - Assistant Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback - Chief Public Safety Corey Jones - Director Of Power Plant

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Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - March 2022

CONTINUE SOCIAL DISTANCING TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.

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(Photo credits: Cynthia Bernadine & Olayemi Okeniyi)

(l. to r.) RVSS President Kevin Dilworth, Assembly member Vivian E. Cook, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers and Cooperator John Scott.

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Welcome Back Silver and Gold celebration

DJ TamJams.

By Olayemi Okeniyi

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fter almost two years of virtual hangouts, online workouts, and outdoor dining, Rochdale’s Senior Center is on the precipice of reopening its doors. And no one could be happier than the seniors. When the pandemic struck in 2020, being the most vulnerable, Rochdale’s older cooperators where the first to be sent into quarantine. This was followed by a steep hill of learning how to use a lot of new technology to communicate and

Rosalind Mayfield And Sandy Thomas.

socialize as they did before.

Now with the government’s approval, things are opening up and the senior center threw a welcome back party to celebrate the return.

Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers called the event a welcome back to normal. “It’s the Welcome Back Silver and Gold Celebration, letting our older adults’ seniors in the community know that the senior center is open now for lunch and other activities.”

She added that the event

(Back l. to r.) Board Secretary Joyce Williams, Senior Center Coordinator Evelyn Wilson, RVSS President Kevin Dilworth, Donald Blizzard age 90, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Romolda Solomon age 91, Assembly Member Vivian E. Cook, Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, John Scott. (Front l. to r.) Shirley Sillkens age 94, Pearl Emanuel age 95, Marie Clay age 91, Carmen Cox age 90 and Mary Dean age 91.

was also being used as an opportunity to acknowledge a few seniors who are part of a special club, “the golden club.” She explained that the golden club referred to seniors who are 90 years and older. She said that at least five would be at the event but the weather stopped a few of the others from attending. “Our hundred-year-old, Mrs. Esther Henegan, and our 97-year-old, Mrs. Marcia Dilworth, couldn’t come out in this weather, but we do have about 5 women who we are going to acknowledge, give

them some flowers, and we have one gentleman who is 90,” she said.

Also, in attendance where sponsors Assembly Member Vivien E. Cook and Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams. Though the event was limited capacity in line with New York State guidelines, Shivers said that the Senior Center was determined to make the best of things, starting with the small group in attendance.

(l. to r.) Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, Assembly Member Vivian E. Cook, Board Secretary Joyce Williams.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Calendar March 2022

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

Share What’s Happening in Our Community

If you are a part of a community organization or have a special event that you would like to be posted, email Rochdalebulletin@gmail.com with the date, time and the subject heading “Community Calendar.” Postings will be at the Editor’s discretion.

KEY CL = Club Lounge RM = Room Within the RV Community Center NOTE: This schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM OR ADVISE OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING MATERIAL TO THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE BULLETIN IS THE 2nd WEEK OF THE MONTH.

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Welcome Back to the Rochdale Village Community Center

by Julia Shaw Center Director (continued from page 10) with the only objective of keeping everyone safe and healthy in the Rochdale Village Commu- • nity Center. The re-opening procedures for Community Related • Programs and Activities as of 2/23/2022 are as follows: Building Track and Trace Procedure • Everyone entering the building must wear a mask or face covering.

• Everyone must sign in at designated locations upon entering the building and before going to scheduled program or activity.

• Everyone entering the building must take their temperature and have a normal temperature. If temperature is above normal, individual cannot enter the building.

• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

• Adult with child under 12 years of age must sign in for themselves and the child/ children they are accompanying in the building.

PPE & Room Sanitizing • Each room will have a wall

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mounted hand sanitizer by at least one entrance.

Each room will have at least one air purifier.

Maintenance will wipe, spray or use UV lights to clean and sanitize common use areas, such as doorknobs, tables, chairs etc. before and after use by each group or program.

There will be a 30-minute break between each program and activity for cleaning and sanitizing.

Restrooms in the Community Center will be sanitized throughout the day.

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Room Rentals, Program & Ac- • tivities Track & Trace Procedures • All Fitness Room members must update their membership with proof of vaccina- • tion.

• All event hosts and guests over the age of 18 years old must show Proof of Vaccination. along with their ID to the Public Safety Officer at RV Community Center entrance.

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Guest List for the event they are attending.

Upon completing the above items, each Guest gets a wristband to safely enter the event.

Program Coordinators/Instructors must be vaccinated.

Program Coordinators/Instructors must submit Liability Insurance with “Rochdale List of Insured” along with COVID Hold Harmless Wavier to Rochdale Village.

Program Coordinators/Instructors must complete Community Center Program Application with COVID-19 Wavier.

Program Coordinators/Instructors staff & support team must complete background check and sign COVID -19 Wavier.

All adults and/or children (program participants) must complete Rochdale’s COVID-19 Wavier & Photo Release Form and Program Coordinators/Instructors provide a copy to the Community Center Office.

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munity Center office with weekly attendance sheet that corresponds with the program participants COVID-19 Wavier forms on file.

Program Coordinators/Instructors must inform Community Center office if anyone associated with their program including themselves test positive for COVID-19 or are quarantined.

Program Coordinators/Instructors must adhere to updates and changing to CDC guidelines as it relates to the Community Center.

Program Coordinators/Instructors must adhere to social distancing and allow 50% occupancy of the rooms.

The entire management team and staff at Rochdale Village, Inc. continues to work together and appreciates you working with us to keep our Community healthy.

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February 2022