THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 51 No. 3
March 2015
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Stop in the name of Safety Photos By Al Ephraim
New LED stop signs provide extra layer of safety at RV’s small mall By Susan Van Brackle
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atrons entering the parking lots adjoined to the Rochdale Village small mall will likely notice the multiple LED stop signs that flank the entrance. This stop sign project was instituted only a month ago and is just the latest example of RV’s efforts towards the small mall rehabilitation, green energy initiatives and resident safety throughout the complex. The signs were installed due to growing cooperator complaints that were made to Public Safety about speeding cars that don’t give patrons enough time to pass the cross walk. Continued on page 3
It’s all about Women of Jazz for Women’s History Month page 15
President’s Message-Page 2 • General Manager’s Report-Page 4 • Annual Easter Egg Hunt- Pages 14 • Resolutions - Page 24-29
Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.
President’s Message
- by Lisa Stark
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Lisa Stark Vice Presidents Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner Talib Bey Joe Evans Treasurer Gary Hawkins Secretary Janine Cross MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Talib Bey Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Lisa Stark Maintenance Joe Evans Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.
General Manager Marion Scott
Assistant Managers
Alex Freedman, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI
Controller
Darius George
Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones
Security Chief Thomas Mason
Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco
Human Resource Director Elizabeth Goldsmith
General Counsel
William R. Greenspan
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Greetings Cooperators, Different Responsibilities Between Board Members and Shareholders Balancing between being a Board member and a shareholder is a delicate act. As a shareholder, it is as important to me and you that our homes are well kept and our finances are in order. It is also important that our Board, Management and legal are working in our best interests. As Board members some of the concerns are different. For example, I am advised on many issues regarding the corporation and cooperators. It is easy to say “when someone is not paying their carrying charges to evict them” but it is completely different when you have to sign the notice of eviction. It is easy to say “I would like my apartment redone” until you have to balance the cost of operations with the wants of the community. Being a Board member is not easy, it is a huge responsibility. As many of us were told growing up there is no “I” in team. We are in charge of a billion dollar corporation and to fulfill our responsibilities we cannot be held captive by one side or the other. Fiduciary Responsibilities Our fiduciary responsibilities as Board members come from the legal obligations created in our By-laws. As directors we must be care-
ful to fully disclose to each other and to shareholders, material facts concerning corporate transactions. We must ensure that information in corporate documents is accurate. And we must not disseminate inaccurate or partial information that would mislead shareholders. Some Board members say “I’m working on behalf of the cooperators, my neighbors, because they voted me in.” While it is true that all Board members were voted in, as Board members we have added responsibilities to the corporation. Rochdale Village is a single purpose corporation and that purpose is to serve middle income housing. Breaching the Duty of Confidentiality Not all information discussed among directors is appropriate to disclose. It may be in the best interest of the corporation and its shareholders that some information be kept confidential. Typical examples are matters pertaining to lawsuits and issues that if revealed to a third party could subject the directors and shareholders to liability. A director’s breach of this “duty of confidentiality” could not only adversely affect the interests of the corporation and its shareholders, but could also subject that director to personal liability or expulsion. I hope that when you voted me in you entrusted me
Lisa Stark Stark Lisa
to make decisions to the best of my ability and what is best for our community. I trust that you would never want me to shy away from difficult or controversial decisions, but would want me to stand my ground and do the right thing. Therefore, when a Board member has breached their fiduciary responsibilities and the duty of confidentiality, they should be removed for those actions and not receive a pass for popularity. It is not a question that we do not want to discuss every issue with every shareholder. It is that we cannot especially when it comes to cooperators’ personal information as well as employee personnel files. On a different note, only about one percent of the shareholders come out to any of the meetings and it would be great to see a few more people. Thank you for your time and consideration.
The next Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for
Monday, April 27, 2015
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LED stop signs at RV’s small mall Continued from page 1
The signs’ safety features include lights that blink and glow making it impossible for motorists to say they could not see them. They also tower high which makes them strikingly visible from multiple directions. From an energy standpoint, the signs’ lights are LED powered making use of clean renewable energy from the sun thereby making the installation cost effective. At the moment, the new installation of LED stop signs is limited to the small mall side of the complex however, it may expand to parking lot entrances at Guy R. Brewer and Baisley Boulevards along the big mall in the future.
Summer Youth Employment starts soon By Susan Van Brackle
There are only three short months before the school season ends for summer vacation. Many parents find themselves scrambling to secure interesting activities or summer employment for their children during the break. In anticipation of the upcoming recess, now is the best time to get an application for Rochdale’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Applications are currently available in the Community Center office. Staff members in the Community Center office will accept Summer Youth Employment Program applications until Friday, April 10. The cooperative generally has a large applicant pool with a limited number of available employment slots. Please be sure to pick up an application soon.
Apartment Inspections REVISED DATES
Starting with Group 5 Monday, April 13, 2015 Building 17A Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Building 17B Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Building 17C Monday, April 20, 2015 Building 18A Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Building 18B Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Building 18C
APARTMENT ACCESS WILL BE REQUIRED 8AM TO 5PM. CHECK BUILDING NOTICES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Demand for co-op ownership at RV grows as NYC rental rates explode By Susan Van Brackle
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ccording to the website rentjungle.com, as of December 2014, the average rent for an apartment within 10 miles of New York City is a staggering $3,129 per month. The website further reveals that monthly rents for one bedroom apartments in New York go for approximately $2,801. Two bedroom apartment rentals average $3,478. For people fortunate enough to get on the waiting list for Rochdale Village, not only will they have the opportunity to purchase their apartment but also have access to coveted concierge-style amenities, high-rise views, and desirable green spaces for a fraction of many New York City rental prices. Affordable Homes Accessible to Everything The cooperative successfully moved its business model forward by reducing vacancies through aggressive sales of its spacious yet affordable apartments. The complex is proximate to Manhattan industry, diverse shopping centers, public transportation and major highway arteries. Home ownership at Rochdale requires a modest equity investment ranging from $7,200.00 for a junior one bedroom to $15,600.00 for 3 bedrooms with a terrace. The complex is supervised and regulated by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and is currently in its best financial position ever. In 2014, the corporation took advantage of the Continued on page 11
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Monthly Report by Marion Marion Scott Scott -- by
General Manager’s Monthly Report for February 2015 CAPITAL PROJECTS After many months of preparation we are finally starting to move forward with many of the capital projects. In the refinance last year, Rochdale was given over $35,000,000 to complete capital work that is desperately needed around the community. It is a long process for Rochdale to solicit bids for architects and contractors, and there are many layers of approvals Rochdale needs from the Board, New York State and the bank. In many cases this work began last March, and a year later we are finally getting things moving. This month the Board is going to vote on contracts for seven (7) new roofs and renovation of the lobby ceilings. These projects were selected by the bank to help address the leaks in our roofs and lobbies. Buildings 9-11 and 13-16 will be getting new roofs with 20 year warranties. In the next few months you will also see some of the other projects starting to get underway. It is unfortunate that it takes so long but we are happy it is finally starting to happen. COMPLETING WORK DURING APARTMENT INSPECTIONS As discussed in our report last month, the apartment inspection
process is going to begin again in a few weeks. We will give you at least 2 weeks’ notice of what day they will conduct the inspection and we ask that you do your best to be available. Since it is inconvenient for many shareholders to make arrangements to be home for the inspection, we are working to complete as much work in the apartments as possible during the inspection day. Below is a list of work that is scheduled on the day of your apartment inspection such as:
• Safety outlets (called GFCIs) installation in apartments that have not had them installed; • Protective outlet installation on terraces that have not had them installed; and • Smoke detectors replaced with new model. We know this is a lot of work but these items are all being completed by different crews of staff. The maintenance department is working hard to coordinate all the work on this one day so we can minimize the inconvenience to you and your family.
• Inspect the apartment and identify maintenance problems to be addressed on another date; • Water conservation – replace toilet bowl flappers in apartments as WEBSITE needed; The new Rochdale website has • Water conservation – new arrived and is fully functional. This shower heads and aerators in faucets; quarter’s group meetings have been
geared towards showcasing the new websites features and tools. Typing www.rochdalevillage.com into a browser of your choice will lead you to the external section of the site. As the home page opens you will be met with a host of pictures beautifully depicting Rochdale’s 117 acre campus. The external site is viewable by both residents and nonresidents and gives an overview of Rochdale’s history, services, varying apartment layouts, application information and more. The internal section of the site is only viewable to residents of Rochdale. Residents new to the site can sign in via the external page and after a short verification process will have full access. This section’s home page includes two news feeds generated from within Rochdale as well as from 3rd party publications. This marriage of information provides a comprehensive overview of happenings within Rochdale as well as the surrounding area. The maintenance and notification areas of the site are of particular importance as they add an elevated level of convenience to Shareholders on the go. The submittal of maintenance requests can now be done online and the notification of building emergencies can be sent instantly to thousands of residents at the push of a button.
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Monthly Report - by Robert Woods
Contract Summary/Status — February 2015
LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: Bridging was approved by the New York City Department of Buildings (-NYCDOB-) to be removed on completed Buildings (#10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). Buildings #10, 11 and 14 are signed-off already. Buildings #12, 13, 15 & 16 remain to be signed off. With spring quickly approaching, we are meeting with the Architect and Contractor concerning schedules to complete work on five (5) Buildings (#1, 3, 5, 6 & 8). Mobilization should begin on Monday 3/16/15 and scaffolding work should begin on Monday 3/30/15 if weather permits. RESTORATION OF PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAYS - ARCHITECT: NYS Homes & Community Renewal (NYSHCR) approval was granted on 3/6/15 for the Architect to commence preparation of bids documents for restoration of parking lots and walkways. An official Order to Proceed was sent to the Architect.
COMPANY
BASE BID
ALTERNATE R24-R30
TOTAL BID
AM&G Waterproofing
$4,125,295
$ 60,000
$4,185,295
R&S Group
$4,484,000
$293,265
$4,777,265
APA Group
$5,810,654
$800,000
$6,610,654
Skyline Construction
$6,633,411
$390,600
$7,024,011
Masterpiece US, Inc.
$9,904,371
No Bid
$9,904,371
Proposals were received from the companies spedified above. Projects have carefully reviewed all documents and proposals for pricing provided by each company. Xinos Construction Corp. was disqualified for past performance in walking off the job. It is the recommendation of Projects and LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS – the Architect, William Davis Jr. that an award of ARCHITECT contract be issued to AM&G Waterproofing, LLC Architect is 95% complete with ceiling and as the most responsible bidder for the project. light drawings. Projects will phase insulation method starting with Building 13. BUILDING GENERATOR UPGRADES: At the November meeting, the Board voted in favor of accepting proposal from Northeast ROOF REPLACEMENT - ARCHITECT: Electrical Contractors, Inc. at a cost of $227,679.40 Rochdale Village requested proposals to to undertake the above project. remove existing EPDM roofs to concrete deck and Contractor has installed Automatic Transfer replace roof with 2-ply SBS Modified Bitumen Switches in Buildings 1-11. Generators are roofs. The contract will have all flashings, drains installed at Buildings 1-4. The units will be and openings sealed as well as provide Rochdale plumbed next week. Village a 20-year full system, no dollar limit warranty. The roofs will be insulated to current COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: energy standards and beyond to an R-30 insulation Bid packages should be ready by end of value for energy savings on heating apartments. March.
DESCRIPTION Furnish and install new 2-ply SBS modified bitumen roof system at 7 roofs. They being 9-11 and 13-16. All main roofs and bulkheads will be completed. Roof warranty system will be 20-year full system, no dollar limit.
SHOPPING MALL RENOVATION: Pinner Associates developed schematic drawings for Architectural work. A template drawing was finalized for storefront installations. Architect will submit sign template for future sign installations. SIDEWALK DEFECTS: The NYC Department of Transportation, (NYCDOT) issued a Preliminary Inspection Report specifically detailing defective concrete flags (sidewalk squares) throughout the Campus requiring immediate repair. Contractor completed sidewalk repairs December 12, 2014, within the required time allowed by the NYCDOT. GENERAL CONSULTANT: NYSHCR approval of this project was received on 12/1/14 and an Order to Proceed was issued to the Firm of Robert J. Stahl Architects, PC. The Consultant is working on small projects at Rochdale Village.
Please Help Keep Rochdale Village, the Jewel of Jamaica, Sparkling Clean. Let’s Say No to Litter.
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Controller’s Report - by Darius George
Financial Overview - February 2015 During the month the corporation continued to improve its network and broadband capabilities. The group offices have begun to transition from the saturated Time Warner broadband to the dedicated fiber optic connection service of Verizon Fios. Verizon Fios fiber was installed in Group 5. The change achieved significant improvement in the performance of the Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephone system and the connectivity and stability of the remote office. Productivity and efficiency is expected. The other four group offices will transition from Time Warner Cable to Verizon Fios in March. There might be a need to upgrade the firewalls in the group offices to accommodate the transition of video traffic from Private Network Cable to the Fios Fiber optic system. The change will enhance the signal from the buildings to the Central Command Station. The corporation network infrastructure is constantly evaluated to identify security and performance measurements. Corrective actions are taken on the identified performance and security weaknesses. A training session was held for the accounts receivable and collection personnel on the Landlord Tenant
Legal System. The Legal system is a comprehensive software package that tracks delinquent tenants from the issuance of a non-payment petition through various stages of the legal process, to include index number, court dates, court appearances, stipulations, payments, warrants and finally eviction. Additional training will be conducted to enable the accounts receivable and collection personnel to master the workings of the landlord Tenant suite. The program provides easier tracking of cooperator compliance with court approved stipulations, repairs and non-payment of stipulations. The system automatically notifies staff through a reminder that a cooperator has defaulted. Once the tenant has defaulted, a warrant for eviction can be ordered or executed. Revenue from all sources for the month was $6,215,953 and collections were $6,252,026. Checks returned due to insufficient funds from cooperators were $47,772.00. Unpaid carrying charges as of February 28, 2015 were $1,350,472 and $108,390 from commercial tenants. Accounts payable as of February 28, 2015 was $2,975,081 - $2,137,688 is current. Unpaid utility expenses at the end of February were $1,072,684. As of
February 28, 2015, cash available to fund operating expenses was $103,079. As of February 28, 2015, escrow funds held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the servicing agency for the mortgage loan, and NYS Homes and Community Renewal “HCR” the state supervising agency, is in the amount of $60,740,012. Those funds are designated for major improvements and contingencies. The repair escrow account was reduced by $756,128.99. The payments were for façade repairs, consultants and purchase of generators for the buildings. The corporation also holds a self-insurance contingency fund. The balance as of February 28, 2015 was $1,517,451. The corporation refunded $45,348 of equity to former cooperators net of carrying charges, administrative fees and restoration repairs of the units. Net income for the year before depreciation and income taxes was in the amount of $2,926,562. The result is from revenues of $68,785,817 and operating expenses of $65,859,255. Grounds and maintenance expenses are considerably over budget.
Tax Time Guide: Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2014 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they still have time to contribute to an IRA for 2014 and, in many cases, qualify for a deduction or even a tax credit. Available in one form or another since the mid-1970s, individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are designed to enable employees and self-employed people to save for retirement. Contributions to traditional IRAs are often deductible, but distributions, usually after age 59½, are generally taxable. Though contributions to Roth IRAs are not deductible, qualified distributions, usually after age 59½, are
tax-free. Those with traditional IRAs must begin receiving distributions by April 1 of the year following the year they turn 70½, but there is no similar requirement for Roth IRAs. Most taxpayers with qualifying income are either eligible to set up a traditional or Roth IRA or add money to an existing account. To count for 2014, contributions must be made by April 15, 2015. In addition, low- and moderate-income taxpayers making these contributions may also qualify for the saver’s credit when they fill out their 2014 returns. Eligible taxpayers can contribute up
to $5,500 to an IRA. For someone who was at least age 50 at the end of 2014, the limit is increased to $6,500. There’s no age limit for those contributing to a Roth IRA, but anyone who was at least age 70½ at the end of 2014 is barred from making contributions to a traditional IRA for 2014 and subsequent years. The deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA is generally phased out for taxpayers covered by a workplace retirement plan whose incomes are above certain levels. For someone covered by a workplace plan during any part of 2014, the deduction is phased out if the taxpayer’s modified Continued on page 11
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Controller’s Report Cash Receipts & Disbursements - February 2015 OPENING CASH BALANCE
$
1,153,114
RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Community Center Programs/Rentals Rooftop leasing- Wireless Communication Section 8 Rent Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Laundry Application processing fee Bulletin advertising Ground lease Other rental income Refund from Wells Fargo Bank Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations
5,505,832 487,744 3,883 16,600 10,286 29,184 88,935 130,628 69,712 5,820 1,725 4,000 6,005 271,480 409 6,632,243 47,772 7,737,585
OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Marketing fee Other office expense Office supplies Equipment leasing Data processing fees Training and subscription Postage & Delivery Telephone Information Technology Legal Consultants Collection expense Eviction Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) Total Administrative Expenses
53,006 1,200 5,240 5,792 1,766 4,894 (799) 6,667 2,694 7,179 24,799 4,800 25,695 2,773 40 145,746
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Unifrom & cleaning Cleaning supplies Other janitorial expenses Rubbish removal Exterminating Rubbish removal Compactor expense Compactor and garbage bags Landscaping Lawn Sprinkler system Snow removal Parking Lot expense Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Equipment & small tools Building signage Carpentry supplies Electrical supplies Door repairs and controls Keys and locks Bathroom supplies Floor tiles HVAC Maintenance & supplies Plumbing supplies Windows and blinds Paint and glass supplies Contracted Services - Electrical - Plumbing - Standpipe and Domestic Water Tank - Elevator - Floor Repairs - Bathtub glazing - Apartment repairs - Apartment restoration - Brick and masonry - Carpet Installation & cleaning - Pump and roof fans - Asbestos Abatement Scooters Shopping Center repairs Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) Total Maintenance Expenses
5,028 21,803 15,990 4,213 27,464 6,084 2,262 322,647 20,390 4,162 1,278 2,395 12,261 17,310 25,745 1,943 11,852 14,386 26,949 34,491 37,359 10,807 55,881 83,402 9,237 65,281 62,577 6,713 291,828 260,293 11,419 29,941 28,079 10,071 1,527 1,543,068
PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Paid detail officers Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Surveillance system Other security expenses Paid Detail Administrative Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses
POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Fuel - Cooking gas Water & Sewer Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Office expense Absorbers Turbine Generator Boiler expense Compressor Dual temperature CS- Consultants CS- Asbestos abatement CS- Building Maintenance Meter reading services Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses
COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Audio visual system- Auditoruim Ouside labor expense Security refund Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) Total Community Center Expenses
BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc Bulletin expense
PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Refund of past cooperators equity Replacement reserve Contingency reserve Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow Disability insurance Pension contribution Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance 401k employee contributions Transfer to Flexible Spending Account Transfer to payroll account Misc Expenses ($1000.00 or less) Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance
14,024 1,475 2,530 307 18,336
1,170,717 20,758 946,299 2,532 7,157 13,738 40,020 4,756 2,104 6,179 7,754 1,189 2,887 2,226,090
27,866 1,785 2,700 317 32,668
2,999 13,334 6,438 22,771
1,507,977 116,110 45,348 721,896 223,400 160,841 1,709 156,066 272,371 227,428 127,023 45,752 14,906 5,000 20,000 3,645,827 7,634,506 $103,079
- by Darius George Summary of Corporate Funds at February 28, 2015 1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds
103,079 8,251 19,781 131,111
2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds
1,514,772 2,679 536,064 2,053,515
3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Replacement Reserve - Checking Capital Improvement Equity Repair Escrow Total Escrow Funds
28,352,573 14,711 110,951 32,261,777 60,740,012
4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS
1,160,628 990,483 2,151,111 65,075,749
$
The corporation’s cash, investments and escrow balances as of February 28, 2015 was $65,075,749.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $131,111.00. The following accounts are encumbered:
(a) Self Insurance (b) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (d) Capital Improvement Equity (e) Completion Repair Escrow (f) Real Estate Tax Escrow (g) Insurance Escrow
1,517,451 28,367,284 536,064 110,951 32,261,777 1,160,628 990,483 64,944,638
The Housing Company must obtain approval from NYS Homes & Community Renewal to disburse funds. from the contingency and replacement reserve accounts. The self insurance escrow fund is restricted by Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self insured. It also covers claims below the company liability insurance retention program. The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursuant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.
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Controller’s Report - by Darius George To Advertise in the Rochdale Village Bulletin, Call (718) 276-5700
ext. 359
Accounts Receivable Activity - February 2015 Description
Arrears
Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Laundry Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess Legal fees NG Check Fee Others Totals
Charges
2,963,392.27 442,304.11 129,928.54 110,226.72 4,516.30 22,069.63 43,675.23 856,351.80 98,007.89 102,095.28 6,361.36 3,591.48 1,527,806.89 6,310,327.50
5,512,328.50 27,020.87 294,725.11 71,500.00 129,349.00 82,338.18 19,911.67 6,137,173.33
Adjustments (123,663.42) (37,676.26) (12,636.81) 53,531.19 2,922.68 (1,787.50) (605.50) (17.50) (38,526.03) 20,459.48 7,939.75 7,721.98 475.00 122,603.47 740.53
Payments
Balance
5,424,985.08 12,778.85 27,020.87 281,500.76 92,208.55 3,787.44 69,712.50 130,628.42 32.50 64,792.64 18,125.02 10,382.07 6,905.54 525.85 102,706.76 6,246,092.85
2,927,072.27 391,849.00 130,516.08 71,549.36 3,651.54 20,184.71 43,625.23 835,371.31 100,342.35 99,652.96 7,177.80 3,540.63 1,567,615.27 6,202,148.51
1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 22,833.31 b)Section 8 subsidy 30,418.26 c)SCRIE subsidy 63,773.38 d)DRIE subsidy 6,533.47 e)Bad debt & other adjustments 105.00 123,663.42 2. Commercial arrears are $205,716.98 including electricity of $71,549.36 and water & sewer in the amount of $3,651.54 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total
Tenant Arrears Report Ending February 2015
CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for -
Community Center Report For February 28, 2015
One month
Residential Number 1,806
Two months
479
177,421.45
15
19,570.63
Three months
352
144,705.02
5
11,365.32
Four months
254
106,529.03
5
3,260.43
5-12 months
467
382,135.17
7
3,540.30
12+ months
341
347,931.50
1
4,208.00
1,350,471.59
48
108,389.91
Tenants Amount Due 71,097.47
Commercial Number
Tenants Amount Due -
Sub-Total PAST TENANTS In arrears for -
2,039
Tenants Amount Due 191,749.42
Commercial Tenants Number Amount Due 48 66,445.23
One month
Residential Number 56
Two months
35
50,970.39
-
Three months
41
-
Four months
31
37,361.68 40,994.48
5-12 months
82
12+ months Sub-Total GRAND TOTALS
-
549
264,768.14 4,180,017.99
5
98,076.86
637
4,645,210.15
5
98,076.86
5,995,681.74
1,470,401.14 16,325.44 (107,246.18) 74,750.08 96,568.01 16,816.78 1,567,615.27
-
206,466.77
REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue
$
$
1,600.00 11,550.00 169.07 13,319.07
EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Program Assistant - Porters Program Outside Labor expense Repairs and maintenance Cooking Gas audtorium Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)
$ $
$
5,629.17 538.46 24,426.65 1,785.00 279.70 137.12 32,796.10 (19,477.03)
Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $3,450.00 and made refunds of $2,700.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.
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Public Safety Report
- by Chief Thomas Mason
Public Safety Monthly Report February 2015 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of February 2015. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage. LOITERING: During the month of February 2015, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Fifty-four (54) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Conditions corrected – Twenty (20) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave.
SPECIAL VERTICALS: 1557 TOTAL: 2764 TOWING: 29 WARNING ISSUED: 24 TOTAL: 53 ESCORTS:
37
SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 2802 MAINTENANCE CALLS:
565
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:
3367
INCIDENT REPORTS: 113 Unfounded – Twelve (12) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 2246 Responded – Twenty-one (21) loiterers found and/or ARREST(S): 0 loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 0 Violations issued – One (1) loitering violation was issued
The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community. During the month of February there were no arrests.
VIOLATIONS ISSUED:
53
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:
1
EVICTION(S):
2
DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS = 56
VIOLATIONS
Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:
TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 50 VIOLATIONS = 0 TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed twenty-two (22) vehicles during the month of February for violation of parking rules on the complex. SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced. VERTICALS: 1207
CLASSIFICATION Illegal Move-In Negligence Harboring a Pet Loud Noise Disorderly Conduct Fire Hazard Loitering Damage to Rochdale Property Illegal Occupant Sublet Reckless Endangerment Failure to Comply Littering Criminal Activities Foul Odor Canine Barking
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Total
AMOUNT 1 5 6 5 2 4 1 1 2 1 4 15 1 1 2 2 53
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Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2014 Continued from page 6
adjusted gross income (MAGI) for that year is between $60,000 and $70,000 for singles and heads of household and between $0 and $10,000 for married persons filing separately. For married couples filing a joint return where the spouse who makes the IRA contribution is covered by a workplace retirement plan, the income phase-out range for the deduction is $96,000 to $116,000. Where the IRA contributor is not covered by a workplace retirement plan but is married to someone who is covered, the MAGI phase-out range is $181,000 to $191,000. The deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA is claimed on Form 1040 Line 32 or Form 1040A Line 17. Any nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA must be reported on Form 8606.
Even though contributions to Roth IRAs are not deductible, the maximum permitted amount of these contributions is phased out for taxpayers whose incomes are above certain levels. The MAGI phase-out range is $181,000 to $191,000 for married couples filing a joint return, $114,000 to $129,000 for singles and heads of household and $0 to $10,000 for married persons filing separately. For detailed information on contributing to either Roth or traditional IRAs, including worksheets for determining contribution and deduction amounts, see Publication 590-A, available on IRS.gov. Also known as the retirement savings contributions credit, the saver’s credit is often available to IRA contributors whose adjusted gross income falls below certain levels. For 2014, the income
limit is $30,000 for singles and married persons filing separate returns, $45,000 for heads of household and $60,000 for married couples filing jointly. Eligible taxpayers get the credit even if they qualify for other retirementrelated tax benefits. Like other tax credits, the saver’s credit can increase a taxpayer’s refund or reduce the tax owed. The amount of the credit is based on a number of factors, including the amount contributed to either a Roth or traditional IRA and other qualifying retirement programs. Form 8880 is used to claim the saver’s credit, and its instructions have details on figuring the credit correctly. Other tips in the Tax Time Guide series are available on IRS.gov.
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nation’s low interest rates by closing on a $130,000,000 loan refinance. Past, present and future occupants stand to benefit from the immediate, visible infrastructure repairs and added features that will continue to enhance the development in the next three to five years. An estimated $35,914,058 will be dedicated to making Rochdale Village an even more attractive place to live. Power Plant The community’s power plant is earmarked for a $16,273,892 equipment overhaul, which will ultimately reduce its carbon footprint. The plant supplies energy,
heating and cooling to every premise on 117 acres of land. Up to seven eco-friendly initiatives are currently ongoing at this 24/7 resource.
own rewards programs. These features are on par with those found in high-rise rentals on the tony upper east side albeit RV cooperators receive them at a more affordable price.
Concierge-style amenities Efforts to keep pace with trends in cutting edge technology and residential inter activity fuel consumer interest in living at the complex. New Year 2015 saw the launch of rochdalevillage.com - a website where residents have concierge-style amenities like digital maintenance requests, a choice of automated alert options, paying carrying charges online, streaming news reports, a blog and more. Cooperators even enjoy their
Interactive technology resources Last year’s grand opening of the first onsite Technology Learning Center brought WIFI access, flat screen desktop computers, webcams and integrated software systems to the Rochdale Village community. Construction was also completed on the first interactive adult exercise park and walking track. Community engagement is so high that plans for additional parks are scheduled to be developed.
Thank you for participating in the recent parking lot survey An online Parking Lot Survey was recently posted in the digital Weekly Sheet that is sent to cooperators who have subscribed to the new rochdalevillage.com website. Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Parking Lot Survey. Please know that your feedback is helpful and that the responses that were contributed to the survey do matter. For those that have not yet taken the survey, responses will be accepted online until April 1, 2015.
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The RV Church Corner Please enjoy your Easter service at any one of these houses of worship in the surrounding Rochdale Village community. The church of St. Bonaventure Maranatha French Seventh114-58 170th Street Day Adventist Church Wednesday Service: 173-04 Linden Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434 Bible Study 6:30pm Jamaica, NY 11434 718.526-0040 Prayer Meeting 8:00pm Mon thru Fri: 8:30 am Sat: 9 am (718) 297-8784 Holy Day and Vigil: 8:30 am St. Benedict the moor Service Times: Our Lady Of Light Parish 7:30 pm 171-17 110th Avenue Sabbath School: 9:30 am St. Catherine of Sienna Church Jamaica, NY 11434 Worship Service: 11 am The Greater Rescue Church of 118-22 Riverton Street 718.526-4018 Christ, Inc. of the Apostolic St. Albans, NY 11412 Faith 110 - 51 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Sheperd’s House Open Bible Reverend Gordon P. Kusi, Pastor Mass Schedule: Jamaica, NY 11433 Church (SHOBC) Reverend Stephen Jantuah Monday to Friday 8:00am Phone: 718-739-7165 134-30 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Deacon Pascual Olivas Sunday 8:00am and 12:00pm Fax: 718-739-3880 Jamaica, NY 11434 Angela Lewis, DFF Website: www.greaterrescue.org Sunday school - 9am St. Pascal Baylon E-mail: grcc@verizon.net Mass Celebrations at each church: Sunday Worship Experience -10AM 112-43 198th Street Rev. Leslie B. Hodelin-Wilks, Sunday Mornings at 10am Wednesdays - Bible Study Pastor St. Albans, NY 11412 & Prayer 7:30pm Min. Gene Robbins, Lebanon Seventh Day Adventist Fridays - Deliverance Service Assistant Pastor Mass Schedule: Service Times Church 7:30pm Saturday 5:00pm Sunday School: 9:45am 131-72 223rd Street Sunday 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30am Jamaica, NY 11413 Monday to Saturday 9:00am Sunday Evening Worship: 6pm (718) 525-4711 New Star Baptist Church Prayer Service: Tuesdays, 7pm 142-14 Farmers Blvd. 718-525-4630 St. Mary Magdalene Parish Kingdom First Living Bible Class Springfield Gardens, N.Y. 11434 Ferron F. Francis, Pastor 218-12 136th Ave Wednesday, 7:30pm Tel: 718 712-5075 Service Times: Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 Evangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30pm Rev. Barry D. Warren Sabbath School: 9:15 am (718) 949-4311 Senior Pastor Divine Service: 11:00 am The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of Service Times: Service Times: Youth Ministry: 5pm - Sunset worship to attend. List your church! Weekend: Sunday: 8:45 Sunday Service 11:00am www.lebanonsda.org Call (718) 276-5700 ext. 359. 11:00 am Weekday:
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Rochdale Village Community Center Events Programs, Trips & Events Youth Programs • Spirit of Excellence • RVCC Women’s Development Center
PROGRAMS The Drum Extraordinaire & Elite Marching Band Class
The RVCC Drum Extraordinaire and Elite Drum Corp. classes are held Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm in Room #8 for ages 10-14 and 15-19.
RVCC Karate Classes
Martial arts classes for children and adults, every Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Community Center, Room 18. This program is more than a karate program. One major focus of this program is increasing self-esteem and awareness. Call Sensei Derrick Shareef at 718-723-7440 for more details.
RVCC Sports & Fitness Mondays 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm, Saturday’s from 10:00am to 2:00pm in Room # 18. Call Sensei Derrick Shareef at 718-723-7440 for more details.
SEQKWA
The Southeast Queens Kids Wrestling Association is hosting ongoing registration for its wrestling program in the RVCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm 7:30pm in Room #10.
The Clay Sisters Arts, Crafts & Needlework Program Thursdays & Saturdays @ 1pm - 6pm Community Center Room 5
GED - Free Basic Education Classes Improve your reading and writing skills. Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 3:00pm. Pre-testing available. Contact the RVCC at 718.276.5700 x339 for additional information.
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Women’s History Month 2015 Women in communications is a powerful thing! That is this year’s Women’s History Month theme. Actually, the official theme is “Weaving the stories of Women’s Lives”. That is exactly what the following Women’s History Month pioneers have set out to do. While these extraordinary ladies are a combination of brains and beauty, they’ve also never let themselves or their message be defined by others. Each tell the story of women and history in such an attention grabbing way that it has at times set the world on its ear. Celebrate the magic that is you oh woman! (all photos courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. Heddy Lamar photo by Celeb Girl Images)
Shonda Lynn Rhimes
This Dartmouth graduate, producer, screenwriter and mother of three holds Thursday night televsion in the palm of her hands. Top television shows Greys Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder are all within her domain. Shonda’s art of storytelling has been fully mastered.
Malala Yousafzai
Malala is best known for her stance on human rights advocacy for women’s education in Pakistan. At the tender age of 17, Malala uses her voice to stand against the barriers women face worldwide concerning access to learning. Her message has been heard loud and clear earning Malala the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize and an honorary doctorate degree.
Heddy Lamar
Not just a another pretty face, this Austrian/American born actress was an inventor and scientist in early communications development. Heddy received patents for designs of products that formed the basis for wireless bluetooth and cordless cell phone technology which is used widely today.
Whoopi Goldberg
Native New Yorker, Whoopi Goldberg, talks to millions of television viewers daily via the top rated daytime talkshow, The View. She got her start wowing audiences on Broadway in a one-woman play and doing stand-up in comedy clubs. Her brand of funny earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the popular movie Ghost. Whoopi has made folks laugh and cry from her roles in the Sister Act movie series.
Ava Duverney
The story concerning the historic events of 1965 Selma, Alabama has a greater voice thanks to the expertise of movie director, Ava Duvervey. Her first film effort Selma was Academy Award recognized right out of the box leading many to sense that Oscar gold is only a production away for her.
Julie Chen
This top woman in communications hails from Queens New York and has had a meteoric rise in television. At one point co-anchor for the CBS Morning Show, Julie Chen hosts top rated reality show Big Brother and is just one of the gals on CBS’s celebrated daytime talk show, The Talk.
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Women of Jazz performs before a packed house at RV’s Women’s History Month celebration By Susan Van Brackle
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he Community Center Committee ushered in Women’s History Month with an evening of jazz celebrating feminine empowerment. The Women of Jazz all female music ensemble were the keynote performers on an night filled with poetry, solidarity and inspirational words. Before the main event, guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the red brick atrium of the Rochdale Village Community Center. The program’s guest speaker and poetry presenter rallied the crowd with their powerful reflections on inspirational female triumphs both past and present. Keeping with the theme of the Woman’s History Month event, a poem entitled “Woman” by Latorial Faison was bestowed
as a keepsake to every guest that received an event program. A mother and son musical dance team also performed to wow the gathering as the evening segued into dinner. Many guests chose to fellowship at the Women of Jazz concert in order to celebrate special occasions and milestones. The night also saw board members past and present along with politicians; community center committee chairs, co-chairs and team members that assembled in recognition of the achievements of phenomenal women everywhere. Most notable in the audience was a female jazz enthusiast that chose to celebrate her 102nd birthday with friends, family and extended family at RV. The musical performers from the Women of Jazz troupe possess
The talented performers of Women of Jazz performed before a packed house at Rochdale Village. The night was filled with music, dance, poetry and inspirational speakers.
extraordinary expertise in percussion, string and wind instruments. Their skill at playing tunes that appeal to a wide cross section of
jazz aficionados, and their musical dexterity, is what brought them back to play the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom.
Photos by Al Ephraim
Board members past and present along with Community Center Committee chairs, co-chairs and team members stand together in celebration of the achievements of women at the Women of Jazz event. The night included spoken words by a guest poetess (left) and inspirational speaker (right).
Musical dance performers (left). Jazz aficionados have no age limit. The seated center guest celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends, family and SenatorJames Sanders at the Women of Jazz concert. Senator Sanders and RV board members take in a little night music (left).
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Happenings around Rochdale Village Strong wins for team SEQKWA at Jumper Leggio match
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EQKWA made history again at the New York State – USA Jumper Leggio Kids State Folkstyle Wrestling Championship Tournament aka ‘States’. SEQKWA Wrestlers Gabriel Paulin, Kerik Pollock, Shawn Trammell, Jaylin Walker, John Shields, Micah Williams, Calib Williams, and Hunter Frazier traveled upstate to compete in the Statewide Championship tournament hosted by USA Wrestling. The Tournament took place for two days March 7and 8, at the Sullivan County Community College. The floors of the stadium were covered in wrestling mats. The Kids competed on 10 mats starting at 7 am. This is one of the most competitive tournaments in the country and SEQKWA’s Head Coach ‘Mookie’ Evans and Assistant Coach ‘Mak’ Americanos are extremely proud of all of their wrestlers who competed. John Shields competed in the intermediate division at 80lbs weight class and placed 6th in the State of New York overall. Calib Williams competed in the intermediate division at 121lbs weight class and placed 4th in the State of New York overall. Hunter Frazier competed in the Bantam division at 75+lbs weight class and placed 4th in the State of New York overall. Micah Williams is officially a USA - New York Wrestling State Champion coming first place in the Bantam division at 76+lbs weight class. After competing at the ‘States’, five SEQKWA Wrestlers went right back to mat attending the St. Patrick’s Day Youth Tournament at Walt Whitman High School on March 15th. All five members had a lot of fun at the Tournament and all proved to be victorious. Gabriel Paulin took home bronze, John Shields took home Silver, and Hunter Frazier, Jaylin Walker, and Shawn Trammell earned Gold. Now, SEQKWA members continue to stay focused on wrestling with a full schedule ahead. Tournaments have been scheduled for every weekend from now through May including: March 21st Tyler Lynde/ Ken Lesser Memorial Day Youth Tournament (Hauppauge, NY); March 27 Mary Ann Lange Tournament (Longwood, NY); April 3rd/4th War At The Shore (Jersey Shore, NJ); April 11th Hazelton Round Robin Tournament (Hazelton, Pa); April 18th Mason Dixon Nationals (Gettysburg, PA); May 3rd STCC Folkstyle Tournament (Location TBA); May 16th May Mat Madness (Baltimore, MD); and May
Micah Williams 1st Place and Hunter Frazier 4th Place stand on the podium at the 2015 New York -USA "Jumper Leggio" Kids State Folkstyle 30th CT Freestyle/Greco Wrestling Tournament. SEQKWA is continuously growing in the direction of excellence, and welcomes all to come out and support the wrestlers. In addition, membership registration for interested parents and children is always open! Please visit the SEQKWA Wrestling Room located in the Rochdale Community Center room 10, or contact team manager, Tamara Evans, by phone, text, or email for more information. (516) 729-4882; email: Seqkwa@gmail.com. Photos and Articles provided by A Pro Digital Media. Rochdale parks are officially open for the spring season. Hooray! Let’s enjoy and be safe!
Tips On Encouraging Kids To Go Green (NAPS)—There is good news for parents and teachers who want to encourage young people to “go green.” There are a number of practical ways to encourage kids to become more environmentally aware. For example, here are some tips from a book series that encourages young people to protect the environment: • Give children their own little container garden. Kids love having their own space. Allow them to take the responsibility for planting and caring for their special little garden. • Provide children their own special tools. Put together a small garden bag for them with a mini hoe or spade and garden gloves. This will make them feel excited about gardening. • Encourage them to take part in the entire gardening process. They should help with the planting and nurturing of their garden, but they should also do the harvesting and preparation of what they grow.
• Start with seeds. It may seem easier and faster to buy starter plants, but kids will learn much more by actually seeing the entire cycle from seed to plant to fruit. You can start seeds indoors when it is still chilly outside and then transplant the plants when the weather warms up. In addition to gardening, there are other ways to help kids go “greener,” such as explaining the benefits of: • Turning off running water when it’s not in use, • Using energy-saving light-bulbs and • Recycling paper, plastic and aluminum. The tips are offered in both English and Spanish. Going Green Every Day These and other ideas can be found in the “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” series. The books feature two African-American youngsters and a host of their multicultural friends from India, China and South America.
The reoccurring themes of their weekend adventures involve environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The author of the series, Tanille Edwards, says, “‘Going Green in 2015’ is a theme that connects young people with living green every day. The ecology facts are educational and the tips helpful to reducing the carbon footprint. ‘Plants: Parts 1 & 2’ and ‘Wildlife: Parts 1 & 2’ are additional titles from the children’s ecology series, with facts and tips on animal care, earth science, and the food we eat.” The series has established a strong presence in schools, libraries and museums across the country. The “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” stories have contributed to the corporate culture of numerous national and global corporations. In
addition, many children have used the book to create science projects, do their homework and gather information for science fairs. Learn more at the website www. jordangogreen.com. A popular book series built around the socially responsible adventures of two young people is offering tips on how to encourage young people to become environmentally aware.
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Chief Thomas Mason retires from RV
Board members, Public Safety committee chairs, co-chairs and community members come out to wish Chief Thomas Mason a fond farewell.
Chief Mason was presented with heartfelt expressions of thanks on behalf of the community from Public Safety chairman Talib Bey (left) and successor Chief John Skinner (right). Photo By Al Ephraim
Photo By Al Ephraim
Photo By Al Ephraim
A night of good food and great music is anticipated as guests queue up to access Rochdale’s grand ballroom for the performance of the Women of Jazz ensemble.
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St. Patrick’s Day wearing o’ the Green
Rochdale Village seniors enjoyed a traditional corned beef and cabbage luncheon held on St. Patrick’s Day. Some participants donned green attire in the spirit of the holiday. Photo credit: Eleanor Speer
Photo credit: Al Ephraim
March Madness The first official day of spring came in like a polar bear as temperatures took cooperators on a roller coaster ride of extreme weather. The next day was a balmy 51 degrees. The snow quickly melted as if nothing had ever happened.
No matter your vantage point of last week’s white-out conditions, Mother Nature sent what I hope will be the last snow storm for this year. A second cooperator’s view of the first day of spring from around the cooperative.
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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, March 12, 2015 The meeting started at 7:10 p.m. by Mr. Corey Jones, Spring Clean Up Cooperators complain about Lot 9 potholes. Taxis are blocking the entrance to Maintenance Director. Lot 9a and 9b. ADA doors stay open too long. Mr. Jones wants compliance done so everyone is in compliance. Cooperators are warned not to open the M door Recap Winter Committee members gave compliments on the great for other people and do not challenge people you do not know. When will the job that the maintenance workers did during the many scaffolding be taken down? Mr. Jones said even though the inspection is done by snowstorms and ice storms this winter. A suggestion DOB, we must wait for the DOB to sign off on it. Some cooperators suggested was made that managers and cooperators call 311 that all the façade work has not been done on buildings that are reported as to please remove snow from the circles. Calling 311 completed. Apartment inspections will be done section by section per building can be put on your cell phones as an app. Mr. Jones and there may be four different workers in your apartment at one time. The said that the city has been notified numerous times but refuse to clean the circles sidewalks will be rinsed down to remove the salt from the storms. The geese because of the cars parked in the circle. They do not want to be responsible for repellent will be reapplied, as the last storm washed a lot away. any accidents with the parked cars. Mr. Jones said that it is a big job clearing the snow and it is dangerous to be out there while they are moving snow around with Tree Pruning and Spraying the machinery. Our salt supply is good, even though we survived a long winter. Tree pruning and spraying will continue, as a lot of trees in Rochdale are top heavy. The front of the buildings (front entry way) will be landscaped. Snow Equipment Restoration Mr. Jones explained that the same vehicles that we use for the snow are the same The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. vehicles that we use to turn the soil and plant grass, etc. The machinery is sent out in phases to be re-hauled. Part of the machinery is re-hauled in house and some sent out. Respectfully submitted, It has been reported that the maintenance dump trucks are not stopping for stop signs. Joe Evans, Chairman There is a suggestion for a wide bumper to be put by the stop sign. Mr. Jones is looking Mario Turner and Eugene Evans, Co-Chairs into enhancing safety for the back gate where maintenance trucks are housed.
Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, January 15, 2015 supervisor Kenneth Noel for having adequate manpower and promptly having the snow and ice removed from the sidewalks and pathways at RV during several heavy snowstorms.
Meeting attendees: Maintenance Committee: Attendance sheet forwarded. Time: 7:00 p.m. Facilitator: Chairman, Joe Evans Agenda: Maintaining Salt Supply Snow Removal Snow Equipment Equipment Action Items: The committee recommended that RV should consider building a small shed to store the salt. Purchasing and storing the salt in a shed located on vacant suitable land in RV would be cost effective instead of buying salt by the bag. Maintenance Committee members and volunteers representing every building in RV gave an outstanding thank you to Corey Jones, Junior A. Daye, all the grounds men, staff and
It was further discussed that the snow equipment, specifically the tractors that were used to remove snow (they did an excellent job), be serviced after the bitter winter to be in the best condition to take care of the grounds and lawns upon the arrival of the spring and summer season. Next Meeting date: Thursday, March 12, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joe Evans, Chairman Mario Turner and Eugene Evans, Co-Chairs
Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, November 13, 2014 Meeting attendees: Maintenance Committee – Attendance sheet forwarded. Time: 7:00 p.m. Facilitator: Chairman, Joe Evans Agenda: Phase out T12 Lighting Installation of LED Lighting Building selections to install bulbs Action Items: The committee recommended that correspondence be sent to management stressing our concerns that the T12 lights be replaced as soon as possible with bulbs that do not create health hazards and are energy efficient in accordance to the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Energy. Also, it is recommended that Building #8, which has the highest quantity of experimental hallway fixtures be the first building selected for replacements.
Complaints: Residents complained of rodents in some of the buildings. They were advised to submit a Cooperator Complaint form to RV to have the matter resolved. Complaints that are brought to the attention of the Maintenance Committee are welcomed however, it is important that a Cooperator Issues/Complaint form be filed with RV to enable proper correction of the problem. When the problem has been corrected, RV will send you a completion referral. I thank all volunteers and committee members for their participation. Next Meeting date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Joe Evans, Chairman Mario Turner & Eugene Evans, Co-Chairs
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Youth Planning Committee Minutes for Friday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015 Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. Basketball Clinic- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize a Basketball Clinic for August 2015. Agenda: Discussion on events planned for the Family & Friends Day - Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board Rochdale Village Community and developing a list of Directors to request funds for the distribution of ices during the Family of activities that promotes education, and Youth and Friends Day Event in August 2015. Development. OLD BUSINESS The Share Zone & Young Artist Club - The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee will continue to monitor participation and progress of the Young Artist Club and The Share Zone. This will be an ongoing activity. Any changes to the above mentioned program will be presented to the Board of Directors in an Amended Resolution. Until such time the activity is ongoing. Reading under the Stars- The schedule for the above mentioned activity is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes. Game Night-The schedule for the above mentioned activity is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes. Spelling Bee 2015-- The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. Due to the timeline for the submission of resolutions for activities for the month of February the committee was unable to schedule a date for the activity. The Youth Planning Committee will revisit the event and will propose and submit a resolution for the event to take place during the festival in September 2015.
SYEP Enrollment 2015 - the Youth Planning Committee is proposing to hold three events to assist the youth of Rochdale Village with the SYEP application on April 10th, April 17th, and May 1st to meet the deadline to submit a worksite application. The deadline is May 16th. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize a Summer Youth Employment initiative for the youth of Rochdale Village. Valentine’s Day Activity - The above mentioned activity is closed as a result of the completion of the event. Youth Gospel Festival 2015 -The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. Currently the Youth Planning Committee has several activities scheduled for the month of April. Easter Egg Hunt Event -The Youth Planning Committee resolution was approved for the End of School Jamboree. The date for the above mentioned activities is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes. Youth Career Development - The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. In order to submit a resolution and further develop the event/ activities, the members need to develop several aspects of the proposed activity and identify a Volunteer to lead the program.
Health and Wellness - The above mentioned activity is tabled until further Mother’s Day Brunch- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of notice. In order to submit a resolution and further develop the event/ activities, the members need to develop several aspects of the proposed Directors to organize and provide a brunch in tribute to the women in the activity and identify a Volunteer to lead the program. Rochdale Village community for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2015. Mother’s Day Cards and Candy- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize and provide an activity in tribute to the women in the Rochdale Village community for Mother’s Day, May 8, 2015. Cooking with Kings- the Youth Planning committee received a recommendation for a Cooking with Kings Event honoring the Men of Rochdale Village on June 20, 2015 in recognition of Father’s Day. The Chairperson, Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors for a vote on the above mentioned event. Dynamic Men’s Conference 2015- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize and provide a conference in tribute to the men in the Rochdale Village community for Father’s Day, June 21, 2015. The change in the name of the conference is to reflect the diverse members of the Rochdale Village Community. End of School Year Jamboree- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize an End of School Jamboree on June 27, 2015. Tee-Ball Clinic- the Youth Planning Committee submitted a resolution to the Board of Directors and the above mentioned activity was approved. The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a Tee-Ball Clinic from April 4, 2015 - July 18, 2015. Family Zumba- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize a Family Zumba event for July 2015.
Drama Club - The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. In order to submit a resolution and further develop the event/activities, the members need to develop several aspects of the proposed activity and identify a Volunteer to lead the program. NEW BUSINESS Boxing Program - the Youth Planning Committee is proposing to offer Boxing Training and Instruction for the Youth of Rochdale Village. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors. UPCOMING EVENTS: Mommy & Me Jewelry Making Class – February 13, 2015 at 7 p.m. Reading Under the Stars TBD Game Night TBD The Share Zone & Young Artists Club 1st meeting March 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt - April 4, 2015 Tee Ball Clinic - April 4, 2015 to July 18, 2015 PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. All presentations for Youth Planning Committee that are directed to developing programming initiatives will be forwarded to the Youth Council and the Community Center Committee for review. The proposals will be forwarded to Management and the Board of Directors based on the recommendations from the Community Center Committee. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, COMMENTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION: There was no Q&A addressed at this time. All Comments, Questions and Answers were addressed during the course of the meeting specifically pertaining to the topics addressed. Meeting Adjourned - 8:30 p.m.
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Environmental Conservation Committee Minutes for Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Center Club Lounge Chair: Kamal Saleem Mission: To Promote Green Initiatives and practices through education and activity that help shareholders to be better stewards of our environment, and also aid the corporation in potentially reducing its utility expenses and carbon footprint while promoting community pride and community involvement. Agenda: Earth Day (April 22nd) Spring Cleaning Earth Day Discussion 1) Using the Earth Day theme in April to communicate with shareholders about Enviro Awareness. 2) Enviro awareness contributions in Rochdale Bulletin.
3) Dialoguing with Management about Eco-minded improvements (promised as well as conceptualized.) 4) Earth Day related activities to bring to Rochdale this Spring/ Summer season. (i.e. Community Clean Up, Urban Garden Tour, Film Documentary feature.) Spring Cleaning Discussion: 1) Utilizing Rochdale media to advise about cleaning tips and hazmat disposal tips with official New York Department of Sanitation hazmat locations listed. 2) Sharing information regarding bulk trash removal procedures. 3) Promotion of both Rochdale Village trash and electronic Recycling Programs. 4) Recycling Area refresh (Statement posted in Recycling area highlighting why we recycle.) Meeting Adjournment – 20:15 Minutes Respectfully Submitted by, K. Saleem GoGreenRV@ gmail.com
PARKING LOT TRANSFER RULES Ever wanted to know the procedure for making a parking lot transfer here at Rochdale Village? The simple schematic below is provided for your convenience by the Rochdale Village Controller’s office. It will assist cooperators by familiarizing them with the steps towards making a parking lot transfer. The Controller’s Office
COOPERATORS! Please do not deposit bulk garbage in the building’s service hallway after 3:30 PM Thank you.
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - February 23, 2015
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WHEREAS, the Community Center Committee (“CCC”) would like to host an event called “An Evening of Jazz Women of Empowerment” (EJW”); WHEREAS, this year’s Evening of Jazz Women of Empowerment will take place in the Rochdale Village Ballroom on Saturday, March 21, 2015, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.; and. WHEREAS, this year’s cost will be $20 per ticket. They will be sold in advance and money orders and checks will be accepted at the door; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the event An Evening of Jazz Women of Empowerment. WHEREAS, this year’s cost will be $20 per ticket. They will be sold in advance and money orders and checks will be accepted at the door Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro Talib Bey Joe Evans Jean Hall Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts Lisa Stark
FOR
Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner David Jeffries Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R2-15:
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) is proposing an evening of story-telling for children in Rochdale called “Reading under the Stars”; WHEREAS, the activity will require the use of a room yet to be determined in the community center for approximately two hours on a night yet to be determined; WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $100 for snacks and refreshments; and WHEREAS, volunteers to chaperone the event chosen by the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee will be vetted and background checks completed, pursuant to school age child care rules. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the program described above known as “Reading under the Stars.” Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Mario Turner. FOR Talib Bey Joe Evans Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts Lisa Stark
Jean Hall
ABSTAIN
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner David Jeffries Eleven for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes. R3-15:
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) has approved the resolution for knitting and crocheting; WHEREAS, the activity was sanctioned to occur in the outdoor area where the chess tables are located; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee is requesting to change the venue to a room in the Rochdale Village Community Center yet to be determined, due to the cold weather. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the change of venue for knitting and crocheting to a room in the Community Center. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Talib Bey. Talib Bey Joe Evans Jean Hall Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts
FOR
Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner David Jeffries Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R4-15:
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) would like to initiate an activity called “The Share Zone” for the youth in the community to create and share artwork; WHEREAS, the activity will require the use of a room and time yet to be determined in the Community Center for approximately an hour on Friday to begin on January 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee would like to fund the materials and supplies in the amount of $1,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the program described above known as “The Share Zone.” Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Joe Evans. Talib Bey Joe Evans Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts Mario Turner
FOR
Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark
ABSTAIN Jean Hall Kamal Saleem
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ABSENT
Moved by: Mario Turner Seconded by: Kamal Saleem.
Yvonne Breiner
Eleven for, two abstentions, one absent; motion passes. R5-15:
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) is proposing to host an “Easter Egg Hunt” (“EEH”); WHEREAS, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 11, 2015 on the lawn adjacent to the Community Center; WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $1,100 for two bouncy castles plus the cost of any applicable insurance and $1,700 for candies to be put in the Easter Eggs totaling $2,800 plus the cost of the insurance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the activity described above known as the “Easter Egg Hunt.” Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Mario Turner. Talib Bey Joe Evans David Jeffries Lisa Stark
FOR
Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner
ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Eight for, five abstentions, one absent; motion passes. R6-15:
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) is proposing to host a “Tee Ball Clinic” (“TBC”) with the purpose of teaching the fundamentals of baseball;. WHEREAS, the Tee Ball Clinic will be for youth ages six to nine years old, registration fee not to exceed $15; WHEREAS, the Tee Ball Clinic will be held from April 4, 2015 to July 18, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on the Tee Ball field; WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $500 for water and Gatorade for participating children; and WHEREAS, a room in the community center will be used for the purposes of registration at the discretion of the Director. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the activity described above known as “Tee Ball Clinic.”
FOR
Talib Bey Joe Evans Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark
Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Ten for, three abstentions, one absent; motion passes. R7-15:
WHEREAS, the harboring of unauthorized dogs is a recurring complaint at the Public Safety Committee Meetings over the past several months; and WHEREAS, there has been constant complaints of unauthorized harboring of pets in Rochdale Village, especially dogs; and WHEREAS, these unauthorized animals are becoming more prevalent within our cooperative; and WHEREAS, having dogs that are not service animals or emotional support animals is a direct violation of the terms stipulated in our occupancy agreement, Section 10, Rule number 17; and WHEREAS, the Management and Counsel were directed to prepare rules and documents concerning service and/or emotional support animals; and WHEREAS, all dogs should be easily identifiable by our Public Safety Department and cooperators; and WHEREAS, all cooperators shall be mandated to place red identification tags on their dogs, to ensure easy identification of an authorized service animal; and WHEREAS Rochdale Village will provide any cooerator who has established their right to a service animal or emotional support animal, a red tag with a registration number imprinted on one side and the cooperators name on the other, once medical documents substantiating the need for a cooperator to have a service animal is submitted and approved; and WHEREAS, our policy regarding the registration of such animals, is upgraded; and WHEREAS, all documents that substantiate the authorization of service animals and/or emotional support animals be updated annually for which there will be a $50 annual registration fee; and WHEREAS, a special file be held by management and the Public Safety Department with a list of cooperators with approved service animals and emotional support animals, including updated medical approval documents; and WHEREAS, these tag numbers be included in the updated files that Management and
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the Public Safety Department maintain; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accept, constitute, and pass this resolution being submitted by Talib Bey, 3rd Vice-President and the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, together with the rules and documents attached hereto. Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro. FOR Talib Bey Joe Evans Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Earl Roberts
Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Mario Turner Jean Hall
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Ten for, three abstentions, one absent; motion passes. R8-15:
WHEREAS, Playgrounds #2 and #7 were replaced in 2013 and 2014, respectively, but there wasn’t sufficient funds to install all the equipment needed for the space; WHEREAS, in order to make the playgrounds more enjoyable for the children in the community, it has been proposed to execute the second phase of the project and expand the two (2) playgrounds; WHEREAS, proposals were sought from contractors producing the following results: Company Playgrounds #2 and #7 Raymond Michael, Ltd $105,455 Playsites Plus Surfaces $126,744 Southdown Consulting, Inc. $129,177. WHEREAS, Raymond Michael, Ltd. provided the lowest responsible bid to install new equipment and install new safety surfacing. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Raymond Michael, Ltd., based on costs as outlined above, to make the necessary improvements to Playgrounds #2 and #7. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Lisa Stark. Talib Bey Joe Evans David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Mario Turner Jean Hall
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN Stacey Francis
Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark
Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner. Nine for, two against, two abstentions, one absent; motion passes. R9-15:
WHEREAS, Playground #8 is in need of replacement to render the area safe and enjoyable for residents; WHEREAS, research was done to determine the best and most cost effective way to replace the equipment and protective surfaces; WHEREAS, proposals were sought from contractors for an adult exercise park and children’s playground, producing the following results: Company Playground #8 Raymond Michael, Ltd $190,687 Playsites Plus Surfaces $217,669 Southdown Consulting, Inc. $238,605. WHEREAS, Raymond Michael, Ltd provided the lowest responsible bid to install new equipment, excavate earth and install new safety surfacing. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Raymond Michael, Ltd., based on costs as outlined above to install equipment for children and adults at Playground #8. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Lisa Stark. Talib Bey David Jeffries Lisa Stark
FOR
Joe Evans Jean Randolph-Castro
AGAINST Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin Kamal Saleem ABSTAIN Clifton Stanley Diaz Mario Turner ABSENT Yvonne Breiner
Earl Roberts
Gary Hawkins.
Five for, four against, three abstentions, two absent; motion passes. R10-15:
WHEREAS, L&L Wines & Liquors, Inc. Lease is to be renewed with a five (5) year lease; and WHEREAS, Management is recommending that the Board approve the renewal of said lease under said tenant with the agreed upon terms which are attached. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the L&L Wines and Liquors, Inc. lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro
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FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R11-15:
WHEREAS, it is critical for all Board Members at Rochdale Village to have time to review information prior to the monthly Board Meetings in order for each Board Member to fulfill his or her fiduciary duty; WHEREAS, when issues are raised at Board Meetings without adequate time for the Board to read and discuss the issues, the Board Members are unable to adequately fulfill their duties; and WHEREAS, it has been proposed that only items distributed to the Board in the package for the Legal and Management meeting should be voted on at the Board Meeting and such information should be given to the Administrative Assistant no later than the Thursday prior to the Legal and Management meeting. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors may only vote on a resolution at a monthly Board Meeting if the resolution was included in the package for the Legal and Management meeting from that same calendar month. Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Joe Evans. Talib Bey Lisa Stark
FOR
AGAINST Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts ABSTAIN Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro
Joe Evans Jean Hall David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins Three for, six against, three abstentions, two absent; motion does not pass. R12-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”) entered into a contract with Proto Construction Corp. in the amount of $2,977,500 to undertake facade repairs on fifteen (15) buildings throughout the complex for Cycles 6 and 7 of Local Law 11; WHEREAS, Cycle 8 has begun and if Rochdale can complete this cycle now, the next deadline for Rochdale to complete facade repairs will be 2022;
WHEREAS, management is using portions of the facade project to reduce Rochdale’s taxes by approximately $910,034 a year over the next ten plus years through the J-51 tax abatement program, which will help offset some of the costs; WHEREAS, the original cost to complete Cycles 6 and 7 was estimated based on repairs to Building 16, but: The repairs needed on the other fifty year old buildings exceeded estimates; the New York City Department of Buildings provided additional balcony requirements; and more work is needed to satisfy Cycle 8; WHEREAS, the Architect conducted close inspections of five (5) buildings (1,3,5,6 and 8) and determined the cost to repair these buildings and satisfy Cycle 8 for the seven (7) buildings completed in 2014 (10-16) is $5,345,709; and WHEREAS, at the end of 2015 the Architect will conduct close inspections for the other eight (8) buildings (2 4, 7, 9 and 17-20) and provide an estimate to complete Cycles 6-8 for these buildings. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the change order from Proto Construction corp. in the amount of $5,345,709 to complete Cycles 6, 7 and 8 for twelve (12) buildings. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Lisa Stark. FOR Clifton Stanley Diaz David Jeffries Lisa Stark Jean Hall Talib Bey Earl Roberts Mario Turner
AGAINST ABSTAIN
Joe Evans Jean Randolph-Castro
Tracey Irvin Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins Five for, two against, five abstentions, two absent; motion passes. R13-15:
WHEREAS, each Board Member is required to perform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors in good faith and with a degree of care; WHEREAS, committee chairs shall be held accountable for providing complete financial reports to the entire Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that whenever monies are collected, tickets are sold and/or the Board provides seed money; the Committee Chairperson shall submit a financial report to the Board office for distribution to all Board Members within ten days of the event held.
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THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the report shall include the name of the Board Committee, Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee, Date of Event, Type of Event, Amount of Seed Money (if applicable), Board Resolution authorizing the seed money, the number and amount of tickets sold, itemization of all expenses (with corresponding receipts held by the accounting department) and certification from the accounting office that all monies have been received. Moved by: Tracey Irvin Seconded by: Earl Roberts AMENDED MOTION WHEREAS, each Board Member is required to perform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors in good faith and with a degree of care; WHEREAS, committee chairs shall be held accountable for providing complete financial reports to the entire Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that whenever monies are collected, tickets are sold and/or the Board provides seed money; the Committee Chairperson shall submit a financial report to the Board office for distribution to all Board Members within ten days of the event held. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the report shall include the name of the Board Committee, Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee, Date of Event, Type of Event, Amount of Seed Money (if applicable), Board Resolution authorizing the seed money, the number and amount of advance tickets sold and tickets sold the day of, itemization of all expenses (with corresponding receipts held by the accounting department) and certification from the accounting office that all monies have been received. Amendment moved by: Jean Hall Amendment seconded by: Stacey Francis FOR
Talib Bey Joe Evans Jean Hall David Jeffries Earl Roberts Lisa Stark ABSENT Yvonne Breiner
Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Mario Turner Gary Hawkins
Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R14-15:
WHEREAS, Members of the Board of Directors have an obligation to cooperators of this development; WHEREAS, Cooperators have a right to accountability and transparency as the Board seeks to conduct business in their behalf; WHEREAS, Cooperators will seek and demand the most economical operation of the development; WHEREAS, Cooperators wish to ask
questions of the Board and Management regarding proposed motions and resolutions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors shall be responsible for providing all cooperators present at the monthly Board Meeting and/or Special Board Meetings with an “expanded agenda� that includes a summary of all known proposed motions and resolutions. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Tracey Irvin FOR Talib Bey Joe Evans Jean Hall David Jeffries Earl Roberts Lisa Stark
Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R15-15: (Telephone Vote) WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Board Meetings are held once a month and the current format does not provide adequate time for shareholders to address their concerns to the Board and Management; WHEREAS, in order to better serve the needs of the community, the Board would like to change the format of the meetings; WHEREAS, from approximately 7:00 to 7:45 P.M., the Rochdale department supervisors will sit at tables and shareholders in attendance will be able to ask questions directly to department heads; WHEREAS, each shareholder with an issue will give a copy of their complaint and management will follow-up on the issue within twenty-four hours; WHEREAS, starting at approximately 7:45 P.M., the Board will conduct its business with the cooperators in attendance; and WHEREAS, following the completion of Board business, cooperators may raise general issues at the public microphone (not for cooperator specific problems which are to be handled by department heads) for up to thirty (30) minutes. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in order for the Board and Management to be better able to address the concerns of the community, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves changing the format of the Board meetings to: (1) enable cooperators to ask questions directly to the department heads form 7:00 to 7:45 P.M.: (2) conduct Board business starting at 7:45 P.M.; and. (3) to hold the open microphone session for up to thirty (30) minutes following the completion of Board business. FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins
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David Jeffries Lisa Stark ABSTAIN Tracey Irvin
Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner
NO VOTES or NO RESPONSE Yvonne Breiner Janine Cross Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Eight for, one abstention, six no votes or no response; motion passes. R16-15: (Telephone Vote) WHEREAS, in connection with the 2013 refinance at Rochdale Village, Rochdale Village, Inc. is required to remediate underground soil at the two (2) dry-cleaners located in the malls; WHEREAS, as part of the remediation, Rochdale was required to enter the Brownfield Cleanup Program, (“BCP) through the Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”); and WHEREAS, an individual is required to be designated as the signatory for Rochdale Village, Inc. to execute the BCP Agreement and future documents regarding the BCP. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the President of the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors is hereby authorized: 1) To execute in the name of and on behalf of Rochdale, any and all documents in connection with the BCP Application and related environmental remediation, including agreements or certificates of any kind or nature whatsoever; and 2) To take from time to time any other actions which such officer shall, in her discretion, determine to be necessary or appropriate to effect the necessary remediation. FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner ABSTAIN Tracey Irvin
Janine Cross Joe Evans David Jeffries Lisa Stark
NO VOTES or NO RESPONSE Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Nine for, one abstention, five no votes or no response; motion passes. R17-15: (Telephone Vote) WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RVPC”) is proposing an activity for Valentine’s Day called the “Valentine’s Day Activity” that will incorporate cupcake decorating, jewelry making and crafts for the youth; WHEREAS, the activity will require the use of a room, yet to be determined in the community center on February 13, 2015 for approximately two hours in the evening, at a time yet to be determined; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $500 for materials and supplies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the program described above known as the “Valentine’s Day Activity.” FOR
Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner
Janine Cross Joe Evans David Jeffries Lisa Stark
ABSTAIN Tracey Irvin NO VOTES or NO RESPONSE Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Nine for, one abstention, five no votes or no response; motion passes.
Public Notice Fact Sheet The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan from Rochdale Village, Inc. for a site known as JS Rochdale Cleaners (Rochdale Village Mall #1), site ID #C241165. This site is located in the in the Jamaica section of Queens County in New York City, and is located at 165-50 Baisley Boulevard. Comments regarding this application must be submitted n later than April 15, 2015. Information regarding the site, the application, and how to submit comments can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/60058.html or send comments to Sondra Martinkat, NYSDEC –Region 2, One Hunter’s Point Plaza, 1st Floor, 47-40 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; sondra.martinkat@dec.ny.gov; or call 718-482-4891. To have information such as this notice sent right to your email, sign up with county email listservs available at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/61092.html. Public Notice Fact Sheet The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Remedial Investigation Work Plan from Rochdale Village, Inc. for a site known as HIP Cleaners (Rochdale Village Mall #2), Site ID #C241166. This site is located in the in the Jamaica section of Queens County in New York City, and is located at 169-47 137th Avenue. Comments regarding this application can be submitted no later than April 13, 2015. Information regarding the site, the application, and how to submit comments can be found at http://www. dec.ny.gov/chemical/60058.html or send comments to Sondra Martinkat, NYSDEC – Region 2, One Hunter’s Point Plaza, 1st Floor, 47-40 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; sondra.martinkat@dec.ny.gov; or call 718-482-4891. To have information such as this notice sent right to your email, sign up with county email listservs available at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/61092.html.
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JOB POSTING
JOB POSTING
Vehicle Driver
Social Worker/ Case Manager
Must possess minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent valid New York State CDL to operate a 10-‐12 passenger van. At least 3 years driving experience with good driving skills. Clean driving record. Must present current New York State Department of Motor Vehicles abstract of driving record and current accident prevenIon cerIficate. Understanding of working with seniors with disabiliIes knowledge of queens and surrounding areas.
Working with the senior popula2on residing in the Rochdale Village housing complex, including the frail and homebound. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor degree in social work, Masters degree preferred. Some experience working with the elderly and knowledge of New York benefits and en2tlements. Required to conduct rou2ne home visits, field work, outreach, groups, client assessments, and direct services. Strong oral, wriGen, communica2on and organiza2onal skills are required.
RESUMES WITH COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE MAILED TO: SHERBA AUSTIN NORC DIRECTOR 169-‐65 137TH AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11434
RESUMES WITH COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE MAILED TO: SHERBA AUSTIN NORC DIRECTOR 169-‐65 137TH AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11434
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Rochdale Village NORC NORC SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS Living Independently Mondays, 1:15 pm, Room 17 April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 RV Community Center Intergenerational Group Monday, 3:30 pm, Room 17 April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 RV Community Center Volunteer Workshop Tuesdays, 1:15 pm, Room 17 April 7, 14, 28, 2015 RV Community Center Healthy Living Series 10 am to 12 pm, Room 17 Tuesdays, April 7 and 14 RV Community Center Long-Term Care Ken Rosenblack, Parker Jewish 1:15 pm Club Lounge Thursday, April 2, 2015 Medications Good & Bad Dr. Lowenstein (VNSNY) Thursday, April 9, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm Nutrition & Supplements Dr. Lowenstein (VNSNY) Thursday, April 16, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm Advance Directive Dr. Lowenstein (VNSNY) April 23, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm
Pain Management Dr. Lowenstein (VNSNY) Thursday, April 30, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm HOLIDAYS Good Friday, April 3, 2015 Passover, April 4, 2015 Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 ACTIVITIES Famous Dave Restaurant Friday, April 17, 2015 10 am, Room 19 City Island Friday, April 17, 2015 11:45 am, Room 19 Tangers Outlet (Riverhead) Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9 am, Room 19 Game Day Tuesday, April 21, 2015 2:00 pm Line Dancing Wednesday, April 8, 15 and 29 1:15 pm, Room 18 Joe’s Crab Shack Friday, April 24, 2015 10 am, Room 19 Aqueduct Racino Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10 am, Room 19 Yonkers Wednesday, April 28, 2015 9 am, Room 19
SERVICES Outreach - Wednesdays, 10am to 12:30pm April 1 - NO BUILDING OUTREACH April 8 - Building 4 April 15 - Building 5 April 22 - Building 10 April 29 - Building 13 SNAP Club Lounge - 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday, April 7 and 21 Nurse’s Schedule Monday through Thursday 11 am to 4:00 pm Volunteer Nurse Tuesdays 12 pm to 3 pm AARP SMART DRIVER’S COURSE AARP Member Cost - $20.00 Non-Members Cost - $25.00 Monday, April 13, 2015 Monday, May 18, 2015 Monday, June 15, 2015 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Room 18 Instructor: Gwendolyn V. Vaughn Contact Nadine Robinson at NORC to register 718.949.3499 NO CASH - Money orders or Checks please! Payable to AARP -Please bring AARP ID Card when registering. Must attend complete session to be awarded certificate of completion for insurance. Please bring drivers’ license and pen.For more information call the NORC Center office at (718) 949-3499.
Rochdale Village Senior Services, Inc. Financial Awareness: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. NY State Bar Association - National Healthcare Day: Ronald A. Fattoullah, Esq. - Presentation Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. Nutrition & Diabetes Workshop: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 1 p.m. Conscientious Musical Revue: Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. Jokercise: Monday, April 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. NYPD Community Affairs - Police Officer Ellerby: Safety for Seniors Nutrition Seminar- Health First: Friday, April 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. Centerlight - Work Out Experience: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. Long Term Care-MetroPlus: Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1 p.m.
169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691 “Serving Vibrant Seniors” • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging
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Obituary In loving memory of
Robert James Yates Sunrise: July 13, 1946 Sunset: February 5, 2015 Robert James Yates, “Uncle Rob”, “Rob”, “Bob” “Bubba”, or simply “Mr. Yates”, was born July 13, 1946 in Binghamton, New York to Ernest and Charlotte Yates. In 1954, after the death of his father, his mother Charlotte moved him and his siblings Raymond, Francis and Donald to New York City. They settled in the St. Albans community where Robert spent the rest of his childhood and teenage years until moving to Rochdale Village in 1971. Robert was married to Audrey Champher and the two had a son, Aaron Yates, who was born January 27, 1970 and died tragically in 1988. Robert worked for the P. Chemento Trucking Company for nearly 24 years until his retirement in 1994. Even though Robert was a hard worker, he always made time for his family: Tonya, Anne, Lisa and Donald Jr., his nieces and nephew Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial Yates; Naima and Djazan Thomas and Ayanna Rhodes, his grandnieces; Isaac Broadus, his grandnephew and Elijah Yates, His great-grandnephew. Robert loved sports. He played football with the St. Albans Chargers in the 70’s though his greatest love was for baseball. He was involved with the R.V.R.O. later known as the Rochdale Village Little League from the late 70’s to 2011 as coach, manager then President of the League. Robert was viewed as a father figure to many of the organization’s youths. Some involved even referred to him as a “true little league legend.” Robert was an avid bowler who bowled in many different leagues. He played
cards, dominoes, ran football pools – you name it, he was in it. Robert’s deep understanding of the importance of family, free speech, liberalism and the love for all ethnicities had its beginnings with his mother Charlotte. This trait followed over to his brothers and sister as well. His brother Donald was extremely important to him. They lived together as children and then again as adults when their households were combined. Robert played a major role in the lives of his grandnieces Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial Yates. He was involved in almost every part of their lives, from their academics to their social lives. He never batted an eye when asked for a favor - to him money was never an obstacle that got in the way of their needs. In the last year of his sickness, Robert’s brother Donald was there to make sure he was cared for. Donald took him where he both needed and wanted to go. In his final moments, his last words to his brother Donald were “I guess this is it…I love you very much.” His last words to his nieces Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial were “I love you.” Left to cherish the memory of Robert J. Yates are his brother Donald, his sister Francis, his nieces Tonya, Anne and Lisa, his nephew Donald Jr., his grandnieces Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial Yates, his grandnephew Isaac Broadus and his greatgrandnephew Elijah Yates. The love and teachings Robert instilled in everyone he met will never be forgotten because they will live on in future generations.
It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing of Ms. Geraldine (Gerry) Johnson Sunrise February 6, 1939 - Sunset: March 17, 2015 ~ Rest
well dear heart ~
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~Poetry Corner~ 1 o’clock By Jus B
As usual I thought of you, made it a point to try to spend some time with you. Didn’t have a real plan just hope that you understand, realize and visualize that my love for you is not a compromise. Time has been kind to me... It has put “us” in my book of life for a decade plus. More smiles than fuss just the two of us. My best friend through and through, thick and thin. Our relationship.... a quandary. A bit quirkie at times, often colored out of the lines...loose you could say. Shades of blue, red.... sometimes gray. Colorful though like the springtime blooms new. Crispy like the autumn leaves that blow. Warm like the shores of a carribean sea and yes cold as winter snow with freezing winds that seem to never go. .....but not today. Today I watched and waited for you. Watched as the crowds of people went by until the moment you caught my eye. Greeted with a smile, hug & kiss. My lunch date with you: Joyful bliss. A fraction of time filled the content of my day. Your love for me just did me that way... hey what can I say ? Quickly we sat after ordering our meal. We had each other, the main course and appeal. Conversation, admiration and smiles from ear to ear. A room full of people...none of them could we hear. Looking into each other’s eyes like we were watching our favorite movie. It’s so groovy how you do me. Touching fingertips and lightly wetting each others lips. I walked you back to work with one hand on your hip. I can’t wait until our next date or whenever you and I can slip away. Until then have fun. We can meet tomorrow...let’s say about 1.
Irish Pride By Ed Miller Flannery, it was our name From Old Ireland’s shore we came From County Cork To dear Old New York Potato famine’s to blame. With Paddy and Mike we grew Built bridges, tunnels, brand new Irish spirits, all Like Tammany Hall Politics into the stew. The wearing of the green Is universally seen According our wish Everybody’s Irish And that›s all just, peachy keen. St.Paddy would be so proud Of Irish-American crowd The parade they have Along the Fifth Ave. Where no drinking’s aloud. So cheer for bands “A” rated From the schools integrated The music is loud Of which to be proud Guys and gals well paraded.
Happy is a Limerick By Ed Miller There was an old man named “Pappy” Who slepped all day and was happy Unlike Rip van Winkle He’d wake up to tinkle To get back to bed made him happy. Was a man loved to fight Made him happy, day or night Would start a brawl For the fun of it all Fisticuffs just gave him delight. Real happiness is a surprise Like someone winning a prize A large box or small No matter at all A diamond no matter the size. Nothing like an invention Based on an intention Strange as it may seem Result of a dream A simple intervention. Amid sorrow, happiness Psychologist will confess It’s easy to find Right inside the mind Just look for the right address. Some limericks border obscene Depending what the words mean Just the bad words bleep And the good words keep Obscene limericks come clean.
A Poet’s Excite Who Knows How to Delight By Anthony Blake Words hidden within one’s soul One’s voice with expression in behold The wonders in what is established within one’s mind The picture being how the words are combined The confidence in being assured A Poet who sees beyond the T & I It is the encouragement called inspiration A climax providing anticipation Now that I have your attention It’s what’s in the Poet’s words It’s the reader ear’s that need too be heard A child who stood up A parent who heard close up My words that endure My understanding in how I must mature Words being a relaxing cure A reason too live and an opportunity too give This is a Poet’s write The instill of delight Seeing respect in being polite The connection of words in the horizon sight A Poet being more than the letter P They are individuals with perfection talent for all to see Value being the quality of one’s talent that is truly developed Let’s not forget and always remember “Words are not truly words unless an open heart that understands” “Let sentences go not without the solid withstand” We are Poet’s and our words being character as our caravan.
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Rochdale Village Community Calendar April 2015
ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALENDAR SCHEDULE - APRIL, 2015 SUNDAY
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
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7:00 P.M. Environmental Committee Meeting Club Lounge (K. Saleem)
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WEDNESDAY 10:00 A.M. Senior Citizens Committee Meeting Rooms 12/13 (G. Hawkins)
10: 00 A.M. New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge (E. Herold) --------------7:00 P.M. Community Relations Committee Meeting Club Lounge (J. Castro)
THURSDAY
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7:00 P.M. Public Safety Committee Meeting Club Lounge (T .Bey)
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7:30 P.M. Legal and Management Management Office Conference Room
FRIDAY 7:00 P.M Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 16 ( M. Turner)
10 7:00 P.M. Maintenance Committee Meeting Club Lounge (J. Evans)
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7:00 P.M. Commercial Services Committee Meeting Club Lounge (T. Bey)
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7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 16 (M. Turner)
7:00 P.M. Community Center Committee Meeting Club Lounge (J. Castro)
7:30 P.M. Rochdale Village Social Services Committee Meeting Room 17 (J. Scott) 19
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18 7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 16 (M. Turner)
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7:00 P.M. Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 16 (M. Turner)
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10:00 A.M. New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge (C. Diaz)
7:30 P.M. BOARD MEETING ROOMS 12/13
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“Our Time”
Annual Black Tie Affair Rescheduled New Date
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 $55.00 per person Door Prizes & Raffles Music by 2-4-1 Entertainment ** Elegant Attire** Bring your drink of choice ~ Set -ups will be sold Cocktail Hour 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dinner Served 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dinner and Dancing 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Exquisite Delicacies To Be Served Tickets are available NOW for purchase please contact: Board Office (718) 276-5700 ext. 336 Norma Dean (718)276-2606 Senior Center (718) 525-2800/ Carolyn Jackson (646) 258-0324 Approved for posting by the Board Office
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