THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 56 No. 04
March 2020
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Coronavirus Prevention
at Rochdale RV Board leadership and Management team strategize to keep community safe
Area grocery stores identify shopping hours Senator James Sanders, Jr. hosts virtual converfor Rochdale’s elderly population sations with Rochdale Village community-Pg.10 By Susan Van Brackle
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deal Food Basket and Key Food Grocery Store have set aside shopping hours for Rochdale’s elderly population to reduce their potential exposure to the coronavirus. Mornings between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. are dedicated to serving our senior population. Research
shows that senior citizens are a group that has proven susceptible to contracting the coronavirus. It was Ideal’s thought that limiting seniors’ exposure while shopping may reduce the chances of them catching the virus. Shop-n-Stop on Merrick Boulevard has also instituted this practice with hours stretching earlier and lasting a half hour longer from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
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Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019-2020 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.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark Ed Douglass Treasurer Barbara Staples Assistant Treasurer Glynis Urquhart Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Janine Cross
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Joe Evans Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Tim Mercer Kamal Saleem Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams Name Pending (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Barbara Staples Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro/Ed Douglass Community Relations Lisa Stark Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Janine Cross Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Gary Hawkins Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem Parking Jean Randolph-Castro Information Technology Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Manager Marion Scott Assistant Managers Lance Williams, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI Controller William Young Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback Power Plant Director Corey Jones Human Resource Director Dolores Benner General Counsel Robert Bernstein
The Rochdale Village Bulletin
March 2020
President’s Message
- by Jean Randolph-Castro
Greetings Cooperators, Communication As Board President it is my obligation to do my best to keep the Board and community informed. Though the offices are closed, I am in constant communication with Management about things that need to be put in place in order to get the latest information out and keep the corporation running. We will be having regular conference calls with the Board and Management so that we all remain on the same page. Management staff continues to communicate with each other daily to ensure critical functions continue to happen such as posting of carrying charge payments, etc. As was previously reported in the Weekly Sheet, all late payments are suspended indefinitely. The Board and Management will be working together to facilitate the cooperators who have been affected by layoffs and job loss due to the coronavirus. If you are one of those who are affected and unable to pay your carrying charge, please get a note from your job detailing your job status and present it to the Management office. We are using all means of communication available to us such as the emergency alert system, which goes to email, text message and makes robo-calls. We continue to use the digital bulletin boards and post flyers with important announcements and events. Though we are at the mercy of the printers as some have already closed based on the Governor’s Order, we will be working diligently to bring you the Bulletin newspaper, Weekly Sheet or some sort of doorto-door communication to ensure all are informed. Safety First During this ongoing crisis I want to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all shareholders and our employees. It is important that we exercise good judgement and practice social-distancing as recommended by Governor Cuomo. As it pertains to Rochdale it has become necessary to close our playgrounds and basketball courts until further notice. All
basketball hoops are being removed to discourage multi-player games as was discovered recently. Public Safety will be monitoring the grounds routinely to make certain these practices are being followed. Maintenance has increased staffing based upon their essential staff status to maintain the garbage, building cleanliness and to disinfect daily. I only ask that shareholders do not leave garbage in the hallway outside of the apartment as has been reported. This further complicates trash removal and creates an unsafe environment. Lastly, for your personal health and the health of the community if you are experiencing any type of illness it is doubly important to stay home or seek immediate attention from your health care provider. This must be the practice moving forward for shareholders and employees alike. We do not want anyone’s health to be compromised and want to help stop the spread of the virus. The health and safety of our cooperators remains the priority. A number of events and committee meetings have been rescheduled or canceled. All Committee meetings for the month of April 2020 have been canceled until further notice. We will post updates on rescheduled events. Senior Center The Senior Center is open Mondays and Wednesdays for lunch pickup only. Seniors can come in to pick up their meals for the day. If you are unable to pick up the food, you can arrange for someone to do so for you. Corona Virus Pandemic It has been a few stressful weeks for us here at Rochdale Village and in New York by extension. We are faced with a growing number of COVID-19 cases. It is very important that we follow rules and regulations in order to protect ourselves as well as our family, friends, and neighbors. Please continue to take every precautionary measure necessary to avoid the spread of the virus. Our children are currently out of school. I want to remind parents to teach your child the importance of social distancing. Please Ensure that
President, Jean Randolph-Castro your child avoids going to the playgrounds, basketball courts and parks. If you have been in contact with anyone confirmed to have the virus or is feeling ill, please refer to the CDC website for guidance. Copy and paste the links below to your browser: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/ Documents/1600/coronavirus/COVIDexposed.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ guidance-prevent-spread. html#precautions Below please find posted instructions from the CDC website regarding what to do if you come in contact with someone who has the virus. Please keep in mind that more information becomes available every day. Question: How do I know if I was exposed? Answer: You generally need to be in close contact with a sick person to get infected. Close contact includes: • Living in the same household as a sick person with COVID-19, • Caring for a sick person with COVID-19, • Being within 6 feet of a sick person with COVID-19 for about 10 minutes, OR • Being in direct contact with secretions from a sick person with COVID-19 (e.g., being coughed on, kissing, sharing utensils, etc.). If you have not been in close contact with a sick person with COVID-19, you are at (Continued on page 11)
MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020 AT 7:45 P.M. IN ROOM 11/12/13 OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER.
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Monthly Report Monthly Report
-- by by Marion Marion Scott Scott
General Manager’s Monthly Report for February 2020 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Impact on Rochdale Village
notarized. Signed affidavits, without notary acknowledgement, are acceptable. • A housing company can acOut of an abundance of cept signed, completed and caution for cooperators, Rochscanned Income Affidavits, dale staff and the surrounding submitted electronically. A community’s safety, the man“wet” signature will not be agement office will be closed in required. Housing compaaccordance with the Governor’s nies adopting electronic sub“Stay at Home” order. While it mission of Income Affidavits is uncertain how long this order must first ensure that their will last, essential management method of receipt is encryptstaff will have remote access to ed, to protect the privacy of work from home. While the oftheir residents. fices are closed, we still continue to field phone calls and emails to provide service to shareholders. Malls 1 & 2 In accordance with the If you have not done so already, we encourage you to sign up to Governor’s order Mall 1 will be make your carrying charge pay- closed until further notice. The ments online. While we under- only stores that are allowed to be stand many shareholders will open based on status of essencontinue to use the drop box for tial business or essential supplier carrying charges, rest assured it are Keyfood, RVO, Baisley Pharwill remain open and your pay- macy (Limited), Chase, Rite Aid, Post Office and OB’s Bakery. On ments will be processed. As stated in a previous March 16, 2020 at approximately correspondence we are sus- 10:00 p.m., a professional cleanpending all late fees indefinitely. ing crew sanitized the mall’s enAll calls will be routed through tire common area. The common Public Safety dispatch at (718) areas have been and will continue to be sanitized on a regular 276-2400. basis by our maintenance staff. The following essential Annual Income Affidavit businesses are open in Mall 2: Process (Update from HCR) Ideal Supermarket, Citibank, Ad• All deadlines for the Income vantage Care, Carewell Medical Affidavit Process are hereby Associates, Dunkin Donuts and extended by thirty (30) days. Yummy Garden. • HCR will be re-examining the Please check with these need to further extend these businesses directly for opening deadlines, as the situation and closing times as their schedevolves. ules may have been modified. In an effort to reduce the need for in-office assistance for Maintenance residents by the property manGroup offices will be ager: closed however, Maintenance • This year’s Annual Income will be centralized and calls will Affidavits Do NOT need to be be answered between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (718) 276-5610 extension 350. There will be two group managers and a maintenance director present daily between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Maintenance Department has increased manpower to provide essential services such as garbage removal, daily cleaning and sanitizing. We will continue to monitor this closely and make adjustments as needed. Response maintenance calls will be limited to the following: • Emergencies (fire, flood, gas, leaks, hazardous conditions) • Apartment repairs such as toilet, sink or bathtub backups • Common area repairs (ex. roof fans) • Exterminating services limited to bedbugs, mice and common areas All other maintenance requests will be suspended at this time.
Power Plant and Public Safety
The Power Plant and Public Safety Departments will operate as normal to ensure no disruption in services.
Community Center / Senior Center/ Building Community Rooms
The Rochdale Village Community Center will be closed indefinitely for the safety of the community and in keeping with the Governor’s order. The Community Center will be closed for all social activities and room rentals. The building will only be
open Mondays and Wednesdays for meals and essential supplies to be distributed to Seniors until further notice. Take home meals will be distributed between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from the Club Lounge. In addition, all building community rooms are off limits for any functions until further notice.
Ongoing Monitoring
The Board of Directors and Management will continue to monitor the information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMC). As you can tell from what is reported through the media and the various government agencies the situation is fluid and evolving on an almost daily basis. As the virus spreads exponentially, the chances that residents and building employees will become ill increases. The continued increase of the Coronavirus will affect your building staff in a variety of ways. No matter what the reason is, we are prepared to operate with a diminished staff. We have instructed the building staff not to come to work if they have any flu-like symptoms, whether or not confirmed to be infected with the Coronavirus. Service providers may also face the same challenges. Our goal in all of this is to protect the safety of all shareholders, staff and our surrounding community. We will continue to update you as more information is made available. We appreciate your cooperation and patience while we deal with this unfortunate circumstance.
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the six months ended January 2020
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Ten Months Ended January 31, 2020, Controllable Income before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization and Income taxes increased $1,288,000 to $9,365,000 as compared to $8,077,000 in the Budget. Below you will find an explanation of the significant changes in each category: Controllable Income is defined as income less variable expenses that can be managed by the Company. It is commonly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization). Operating income and expense Total revenue was relatively in-line with the Budget at $66,597,000 as compared to $66,710,000 in the Budget. or the
Apartment revenue was in-line with the Budget at $58,165,000 as compared to $58,512,000. Commercial rental revenue was in-line with the Budget at $4,317,000 as compared to $4,390,000 in the Budget. Community Center revenue increased $24,000 or 4.7% to $514,000 as compared to $490,000 in the Budget. The increase is principally due to an increase in revenue from room rentals. Total expenses decreased $(1,7000,000) to $56,932,000 as compared to $58,633,000 in the Budget. The decrease is explained in the following expense categories:
Management and administrative Management and administrative expenses decreased slightly to $4,591,000 as compared to $4,609,000 in the Budget. The decrease is principally due to increased oversight of expenses.
creased $374,000 to $12,533,000 as compared to $12,159,000 in the Budget. The increase in these costs was principally related to (1) an increase in water expenses due to increased usage and seasonality of the Budget; (2) offset, in part, by a decrease in Gas usage and (3) a 40% increase in National Grid prices (transportation Janitorial & Grounds costs Janitorial and Grounds expens- of our gas through their pipes) es decreased $(941,000) or 16.4% that was approved by NYS in FY to $5,737,000 as compared to 2019. $6,679,000 in the Budget. This decrease is principally due to (1) The actual cost of Gas was inthe Budget reflecting a full staff line with the Budget. It should and Janitorial & Grounds actual be noted that our Gas prices have salaries are not at full staff yet (2) remained the same for both years a decrease of $(316,000) in snow due to management negotiating expenses due to less snow than favorable fixed pricing for sevanticipated in the Budget and (3) eral years. an increased focus on managing 2. Other Power Plant Expenses expenses. Other Power Plant expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget Maintenance and operating at $3,345,000 as compared to costs Maintenance and Operat- 3,381,000 in the Budget. ing costs decreased $(459,000) to $9,769,000 as compared to Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) $10,229,000 in the Budget. This Real estate tax (Shelter rent) exdecrease is principally due to the penses decreased $(313,000) Budget reflecting a full staff and to $2,766,000 as compared to Maintenance and Operating sala- $3,080,000 in the Budget. The ries are not at full staff and also a decrease in Shelter rent is related decrease in Contractual Services. to the change in the calculation of Shelter Rent to include alloSecurity cable expenses to the calculation. Security cost decreased $(367,000) or 8.6% to $4,295,000 All Other Expenses were relaas compared to $4,662,000 in the tively in-line with the Budget. Budget. This decrease is principally due to the Budget reflecting Looking forward a full staff and Security salaries 1. Sales Tax Refund - In Decemare not at full staff yet. ber 2019, we received notification from our Sales Tax attorney Power Plant that we won our case against 1. Fuel and Utilities Fuel and utility expenses in- NYS for sales taxes paid in prior
years that we discovered should not have been paid. The result of the lawsuit is that Rochdale Village Inc. will receive a net refund of $500,000 from NYS which is anticipated to be received in March 2020. 2. Shelter Rent Calculation – Shelter rent replaces the Rochdale Village Inc. real estate calculation. During FY 2019, we challenged the way this calculation was prepared, and the result was that we now include allocable expenses to the calculation. This change will save Rochdale approximately $400,000 per year. In addition, we are challenging the depreciation method used in the calculation. If successful, we could save Rochdale another approximately $100,000 per year. 3. Paperless Solution – We are investing certain software products that will allow Rochdale Village Inc. to work with our vendors to have invoices electronically transmitted to Rochdale and uploaded to our software. 4. Computer Software solution – We are also investigating certain software products to replace our current software. This will upgrade our current DOS based system to a windows-based system. Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s financial results for the Ten months ended January 31, 2020 show that Rochdale Village Inc.’s results are on track to meet our FY 2020 Budget.
PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY & YTD 2019 and 2020
Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2020
Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2018, 2019 and 2020
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2018, 2019 and 2020
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2019 and 2020
Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2019 and 2020 Actual vs. Budget
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Public Safety Report
- by Chief Adolph Osback
Public Safety Monthly Report February 2020 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department during the month of February 2020. Public Safety maintains 24 hour /7 days a week coverage.
COMPLAINTS:
TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS: 4219 PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE REFERRED CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE:
926 546 1472
1. During the month of February 2020, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and COOPERATOR ESCORTS 232 all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department AIDED SICK/ INJURY AND ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: 83 officers responded to a total of (74) loitering and (73) noise complaints from TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED: 142 Cooperators which were resolved as follows: MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1177 a) Founded-Compliant- (20) Loiterers complied with officers’ 6 directives to leave and (23) of the noise complaint sources corrected ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: 1 the volume of the noise. GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS: 6 b) Unfounded Calls-(42) unfounded loitering complaints and (46) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 47 were present or no noise could be heard). CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 8 c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals and noise EVICTION(S): 3 complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (12) received violations for loitering and (4) received a violation for noise complaints. For the month of February 2020 there was a grand total of (6) arrests made on Rochdale Village Grounds. The Public Safety Department will continue to organize in order to better serve the Rochdale Village community.
DVR UNIT ACTIVITY:
RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 11 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 34 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 01 RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS 06 FIRE INCIDENTS 00 TOTAL INCIDENTS 52
TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES: • • • •
Conducted (95) Directed & Routine Verticals. Made (0) arrests, issued (1) Trespass Notifications, issued (0) C-Summonses, issued (11) violations to include (7) for loitering and encountered (23) Loiterers during routine & directed patrols. Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (16). Conducted (1) Tenant Verifications
TOWING ACTIVITY
The Public Safety Department towed (12) vehicles and issued (128) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.
ROUTINE AND *DIRECTED VERTICAL PATROLS BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORS:
Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities. *Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce Quality of Life conditions in designated “Hot Spots” as determined by community complaints and the analysis of various patrol reports. BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND PARKING LOT CHECKS: 3975 *DIRECTED VERTICALS: 244
VIOLATIONS
Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:
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Disclaimer: The CompStats published below for the southeast Queens area reflects activity captured from the beginning of this month which includes cumulative stats from the month prior. Keep in mind that the stats below for the 113th Precinct reflect the total southeast Queens area including Jamaica along with St. Albans, Hollis, Springfield Gardens, South Ozone Park, South Jamaica, Addisleigh Park, and Locust Manor. The numbers shown do not specifically identify activity in the Rochdale Village community. - Rochdale Village Bulletin
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Senator Sanders direct line to Albany keeps RV informed amid COVID-19 outbreak By Susan Van Brackle
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ew York State Senator James Sanders, Jr. is one of the community’s key information sources concerning statewide impacts of the Coronavirus and its effect on residents living in southeast Queens. From the moment Albany began circulating news about impending changes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Senator Sanders started alerting community and
clergy leaders to prepare for the emerging pandemic. The Senator began practicing social distancing early on by providing constituents with regular need to know updates transmitted via teleconference, Facebook live, email blasts and texts. As a New York Senator with an office in the state’s capital, Senator Sanders is given first hand information that comes straight from Governor Cuomo’s office. The information that the Senator
shares with the Rochdale Village community is in real time and in many cases hasn’t even reached network news such as the launch of public school’s distance learning programs, New York City’s 8:00 p.m. lock down as of Sunday, March 22 and Queens hospital locations where COVID-19 testing is currently being performed. In the coming months, Senator Sanders’s office is committed to hosting a series of question and answer sessions entitled ‘Com-
munity Conversations’. The purpose of the sessions is to provide regular Coronavirus updates for area constituents. The first series event dedicated specifically to the Rochdale Village community was hosted Wednesday, March 25 on Facebook Live. Please subscribe to rochdalevillage.com in order to view notices and event happenings that are published on the community’s bulletin boards on your phone or digital device. Be informed. Stay connected.
Cooperators must beware of scammers that cash in on Coronavirus Fears By Olayemi Okeniyi
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re you familiar with the old adage that says, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” As tough as things appear right now, cooperators must remain vigilant when they hear about relief assistance or wonder medications that can cure COVID-19. The pandemic has unfortunately unleashed a slew of scammers. There are people using email phish-
ing schemes, robocalls and deploying other nefarious methods to take advantage of individuals that are scared and ill-informed. Please be reminded never to give out credit card or personal information. Do not click on email or text links that lead to payment pages and do not answer the door for anyone claiming to be from the government unless you’ve made a prior appointment and they’ve provided proper identification.
Social Distancing halts schedule of Community Center activities at Rochdale By Susan Van Brackle
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onday, March 16, marked the day that events and other social activities at the Rochdale Village Community Center came to an abrupt halt. Potential health impacts of COVID-19 forced people to immediately change their social behaviors in a way that is now considered to be the ‘new normal’. Avoiding close contact with friends, family and colleagues, also known as ‘social distancing’ has become a way of life. The idea of social distancing was seemingly adopted overnight but with good reason. Staying inside, avoiding group gatherings and keeping a safe distance from each other slows the spread of the virus. According to John Hopkins Medicine online, social distancing is defined as “Deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. Staying at least six feet away from other people lessens your chances of catching COVID-19”. Hence
the reason for Rochdale’s scaled back activities. Following is a short list of events that have either been canceled or postponed at Rochdale Village until a future date: Postponed (Until Further Notice) • Early Voting • Community Relations Tea Party • Community Center Committee’s Women’s History Month event • Community Relations Autism Awareness Walk • HBCU College Fair • After School Academic Success • Board Meetings • All Rochdale Village Senior Center and NORC services suspended Canceled Events • Youth Planning Committee's Easter Egg Hunt • Youth Planning Committee’s Operation Prom • Mini Break Spring Break Camp • RVSS Teen Lift • RVSS Weekend Tutoring sessions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint warning stating that there are currently no coronavirus vaccines, drugs, or testing kits for sale and while the government has announced intentions to send money to those that may have been tricked into purchasing fake supplies, the details are still being hammered out. Assume that unfamiliar phone numbers are scams and let them go to
voicemail for proper scrutiny. Beware of anyone requiring immediate action as all nonessential work has been shut down. If the texter or emailer is familiar, call and speak to them independently before taking any action. If you remain unsure, reach out to friends and family for their opinion and fact check with verified government websites. If you think your information is compromised check with your bank and visit the FTC’s identity theft website at identifytheft.gov.
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Projects Report March 2020
President’s Message (continued from page 2) lower risk for infection. If you believe you have been exposed, please quarantine yourself and monitor your health for 14 days. Stay away from others if you get sick.
for the senior to come in and do their shopping is very thoughtful. To the manager of Baisley Drugstore, thank you for participating. Your understanding in helping the seniors to get their medications. The Board is forever grateful for your kindness. Thank You Thank you to all essential I would like to thank Key workers for support being out here Food and Ideal supermarkets for on the front line putting your lives at considering the seniors here at Ro- risk to ensure that the community is chdale Village. Designating a time safe and healthy. The Maintenance
staffs that are always ensuring common areas in the buildings are being disinfected, the garbage taken out and the premise is clean. The Public Safety staff, for constantly ensuring our safety. The Power Plant staff and Management. Thank you for supporting the Rochdale Village community. Let us all continue to stay positive, that this too shall pass. My thoughts and prayers remain with
you and your family during this unprecedented time. Please continue to be safe and healthy. Last but not least, we are all in this together. If you have any questions or concerns that need to be addressed feel free to reach out to us. Love, Peace, & Blessings to all. God be with us. Jean Randolph-Castro
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Projects
Rochdale V Overview of Wells Fa
March 9, 2020
WELLS FARG
Project Name
Description
Status
Funding So
Interior Compactors
Replace valves which isolate dual temp risers per Bid documents continue to undergo revisions as per apartment line plus provide shut off at all management convectors HM-180 approved by NYS HCR on 8/30/19 Bids have been received and are currently under review by Replace all (20,000) convectors with modern engineers. The contract will be awarded as per their convectors with washable filters, thermostats recommendation. and leak prevention. HM-180 approved by NYS HCR on 11/7/19 Architect is in the process of compiling concrete drawings Machine fabrication process has begun DOS sent site approval letter, drawings are being amended by DOS - approval pending Machinery to eliminate bulk garbage reducing Water Well construction approval process - larger items (such as furniture) to splinters. DEP approval pending DOS approval In Progress: Bldg. 19 Completed: Bldg. 17 & 18 Chute cleanings: Indoor machine used to reduce household Group 5 and Bldg. 13, 14 & 15 completed garbage by crushing into small and manageable Further cleaning on hold until installer completes what was pieces. All are being replaced (60 total). already cleaned
Exterior Compactors
Outdoor machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. Replacing all (30 total) compactors site wide and the concrete pads.
Building Capacitors
Upgrade to improve quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level
Isolation Valves
Convectors
Augers
Main Federal Pacific Breaker Panels Federal Pacific Breaker Panels in Apartments
Elevator Door Lock System PARKING a. Parking Lot Repair & Sidewalk/Curb Repair Architect b. Parking Lot Repave/Repair Contractor
Walkthrough date 3/18/2020 Bid due date 3/26/2020 HM-180 sent to NYS HCR 11/12/19 pending approval
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Bids have been received and it has been determined that the two projects will be completed concurrently. The memo and Upgrade to improve quality of electrical resolution will be prepared for the Mar. 2020 board meeting for distribution and replace electric panels at ground approval. Wells Fargo level HM-180 sent to HCR 12/20/20 Memo and resolution will be prepared for approval at Mar. Replace electric panel located in hallway in every 2020 board meeting Wells Fargo apartment HM-180 sent to HCR 12/20/19 Presently testing of elevator motor room doors and locks. Monitoring system to help keep elevator doors 90 elevators are tested and running closed. Elevator cars will only be able to move 31 elevators are remaining to be tested Wells Fargo when doors are properly closed Contractor began work on 8/12/19 Repave and restripe parking lots 1‌.and add spaces. Repave and restripe parking lots 1‌.and add spaces.
c. Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor
Concrete repair of worst areas campus-wide
d. Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Architect
Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking
e. Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Contractor
Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking
HM-23AE pending approval - additional information from architect still required HM-180AE approved by NYS HCR 9/20/19 Architect will be responsible for creating the RFP that will be sent out to potential contractors Architect will be responsible for creating the RFP that will be sent out to potential contractors HM-23AE pending approval - additional information from architect still required HM-180AE approved by HCR 10/25/19
Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Wells Fargo
Deaeration Tank
Architect will be responsible for creating the RFP that will be Wells Fargo sent out to potential contractors RV staff has begun their portion of the work ITC has completed the necessary revisions and final contract is Upgrade to domestic water distribution which awaiting sign-off delivers hot water to apartments from the Power Materials continue to be purchased Wells Fargo Plant. HM-180 approved Used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam RFP for inspection of tank to determine if tank must be replaced Wells Fargo pending revision. and prevent corrosion.
Diesel Generators
Replace or rebuild two emergency back-up diesel Management is evaluating rebuilding current diesel generator generators in Power Plant vs. buying new.
Pump Rooms Upgrade
Wells Fargo
3/25/20
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Village Inc. argo and HCR Projects
March 2020
GO PROJECTS
ource
Original Budget
Contract Amount
Money Spent
Money Remaining
Anticipated Start
Completion Projection
Jun. 2020
2 years
$33,300,000
$33,300,000
Aug. 2020
2 years
$600,000
$600,000
Mar. 2020
3 months
$449,489
Nov. 2019
1 Year
$500,000
$500,000
Apr. 2020
1 year
$600,000
$600,000
Mar. 2020
1 Year
$3,500,000
$3,500,000
Aug. 2020
2 years
$1,646,000
Apr. 2019
Feb. 28, 2020
Apr. 2020
2 years
$500,000
$2,000,000
$564,000
$1,896,000
$114,511
$250,000
$153,000
2 years 2 years $219,500 $7,100,000
$2,800,000
$7,100,000
$131,768.41
$2,668,232
Jan. 2020
2 years
$250,000
$250,000
Testing in Apr. 2020
1 year (if replacing)
$4,500,000
$4,500,000
Jun. 2020
2 years
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100 Suits donates senior Lunches to Go on at Club Lounge DHCR Visits March Senior Citizens Committee Meeting
Members of the Rochdale Village Senior Center practice social distancing (photo left) while distributing food donations contributed by Kevin Livingston, chairman of the 100 Suits non-profit organization. Mr. Livingston’s generous food donations are given to Rochdale seniors in memory of his late father Henry Clayton. According to Livingston, he is devoted to making these food donations every week until the center reopens.
Council member Adrienne Adams, members and staff of the Rochdale Village Senior Center join Queens Borough Presidential hopeful Donovan Richards in the Community Center’s Jewel Cafe for a campaign presentation prior to election day. Early voting for the primary election was postponed due to potential coronavirus impacts and the need for social distancing. New voting dates have yet to be published.
Department of Housing and Community Renewal executive Denise Snyder joined members of the March Senior Citizens Committee meeting to explain the nuances of Succession Rights and how they may impact members. Ms. Snyder (seated) is flanked by Rochdale Village Senior Center coordinator Evelyn Wilson, Secretary of the Board and Senior Citizen Committee chairman Joyce Williams, Rochdale Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers and President of the Board of Directors and committee Co-Chair Jean Castro. Committee members on right.
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Youth Planning Committee’s Weekend Art Works hosted by Wanda Best (See story on page 3)
Photo credits: Larry Love Moore
Although Rochdalers are unable to revolve around the Community Center, the Bulletin is bringing the Community Center to you.
These works of art are brought to you by the talented intergenerational artists that participate in the Youth Planning Committee’s weekend art appreciation classes under the tutelage of instructor Wanda Best.
Students composed a gallery of portraits, landscapes, still life images, bas reliefs and city scapes in oils on canvas that grace the walls of the Rochdale Village Community Center. Some works have even been entered in art shows already. Please enjoy these images in print until such time we are able to view them again in person. Special thanks goes out to the instructor and to all artists for sharing their talents with the world.
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DMV swaps public appointments for online renewals amidst COVID-19 concerns
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ll New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices are currently closed to the public. That means all road tests have been suspended and all Traffic Violation Bureaus are adjourned until April 17. The shutdown is in response to government’s directive to practice social distancing by sheltering in place to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
There is however good news. All licenses, non driver IDs, and registrations set to expire on March 1, 2020 and later will be extended for 45 days from the date of expiration. Inspections and insurances in contrast are not extended. While activities appear to be at a standstill from the outside, several operations within the DMV remain at work. Currently all DMV services that can be performed online, by phone and by mail can still
be accessed by the public. Change of address, payment of DMV fees as well as the renewal or replacement of registrations, licenses, permits and IDs are online services that predate the coronavirus. Now that New York is at a standstill this is the time to take advantage of these options. Due to increased online requests and mandatory staff reductions, the wait time for some of these services may be affected. Interested cooperators
should visit https://dmv.ny.gov/ for more information. In contrast, all DMV services that require an in person visit, like a driver’s test or the application of real or enhanced IDs have been put on hold. It should be noted that anyone who does not have a passport or military ID that is interested in taking a domestic flight will still be required by federal law to have a real or enhanced ID by October 1, 2020.
Coronavirus disruption brings early closures of RVSS weekend study sessions By Susan Van Brackle
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he national health crisis surrounding the coronavirus has prompted non-profit Rochdale Village Social Services (RVSS) to shut down three of its educational programs sponsored in the Rochdale Village Community Center. Effective Friday, March 13, Rochdale’s Community Center was closed and the city's Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) was officially notified of the site closure by form sent
via email. The affected Saturday programs and classes are the 10:00 a.m. to noon Academic Success Tutoring Program, the 10:00 a.m. to noon Computer Technology and Technical Skills Training Program class, and the 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Critical Thinking Through Chess. Wednesday classes are also currently suspended. Due to an abundance of caution and the need to practice social distancing, Easter week’s Teen Lift college tour program, which is spon-
Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Madison gives wellness webinars on Zoom By Susan Van Brackle By Susan Van Brackle
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ochdalers that are interested in learning how to eat healthy, relieve stress and stay well in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic need look no further. Registered dietitian Elizabeth Madison has made it simple
Gwen Whitted gives opening remarks at annual black history month celebration.
for patrons to gather this information from the comfort of their own homes. Ms. Madison has converted her popular health and wellness counseling sessions from in person meetings to a series of interactive broadcasts via Zoom.us. Zoom is an online webinar platform that allows speakers and viewers to share information and feedback in real time. Participants are required to download the free Zoom.us app before they can actively participate in Ms. Madison’s no cost sessions. Don’t worry if you’re in your bunny slippers. Both viewer and meeting host have control over their microphone and video so no awkward images are shown. Ms. Madison brings her passion for health and wellness to every meeting and viewers come away feeling better that they attended. Join her mailing list by visiting her website at https:// weightlosstransformation.com.
sored by the Queens Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., is also canceled. The tour was scheduled for Sunday, April 12 through Friday, April 17, 2020. Initially, RVSS sponsored expenses for two high school students to participate in the annual charter bus tour of historically black colleges and universities. As a result of the coronavirus disruption, the organization is awaiting a refund from the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Finally, a charter bus trip to Microsoft’s Fifth Avenue Flagship
Store that was also planned for Easter week is canceled. City Council member Adrienne E. Adams awarded two funding allocations from the New York City Council’s 2019-20 Discretionary awards to RVSS. The awards totaling $45,000 and $20,000 respectively were earmarked to pay for all four educational efforts and the planned charter bus trip to Microsoft. Contributed by RVSS Board President Kevin Dilworth.
DOE institutes distance learning system during citywide school closures By Olayemi Okeniyi
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ffective Monday, March 23 New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) transitioned to a remote learning system. The decision was fueled by the city’s need to practice social distancing in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 throughout the school system. Out of an abundance of caution, institutions remain closed until April 20, 2020 and distance learning programs have been assigned to ensure that students keep up with their studies while remaining safe and healthy at home. The new system uses a blend of conference calls and video chat rooms to recreate the classroom experience. Since the launch of this initiative, teachers, parents and students have learned that there is a ‘learning curve’ when it comes to remote studies. Parents and children have sometimes encountered difficulties logging in and figuring out how these online tech tools work. Some
families don’t have the necessary equipment like Wifi or digital devices for their children to distance learn. According to New York City’s School Chancellor Richard Carranza, more than 300,000 students (nearly a third of the entire student populous) lack adequate devices at home for remote learning. To fill this void the DOE is partnering with Apple and several other companies to quickly purchase devices in bulk. The DOE is also working with internet providers like Spectrum to grant internet access to students that currently lack it and ensure that when schools reopen, no child has been left behind. Parents that are in need of devices and internet for their school aged children can make a request on the DOE website by typing schools.nyc.gov/learn-athome/ipad-distribution into the browser and filling in the request form that is provided. To enroll for Spectrum’s free 60 day service call 1-844-488-8395 or go to spectrum.com.
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PLEASE READ! IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL COOPERATORS
RE: COVID19 UPDATE During this pandemic emergency, Rochdale Village Management has deployed our Maintenance Staff to address the most crucial aspects of building maintenance. We are functioning with the safety of our community and staff in mind. We ask during these trying times to please be mindful of how items are discarded in your homes to avoid any possible and/or preventable plumbing issues. In addition, with many people working from home, or sent home due to the Government Shut Down Order, we ask to please conserve your electrical usage. The following habits can help maintain the plumbing drainage system and minimize straining the electrical load on the Power Plant. The plan is to minimize the potential for emergency repair visits that would place individuals in close contact. Throw disinfectant wipes in the garbage: Please don’t flush them! Disinfectant wipes, and any form of sanitary napkins can clog the drain lines causing sewage blockages. Minimize electrical usage: Please turn off all electrical devices when not in use. We need to conserve energy during this pandemic emergency. Laundry rooms: Please be reminded to practice all the safety precautions that have been implemented by the Center for Disease Control while doing laundry. For example, practice social distancing, wearing latex gloves, hand sanitizing, washing of hands for up to twenty to thirty seconds, and not touching your face. Emergency calls: All emergency calls from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm can be made to Central Maintenance at (718) 276-5610 Ext. 350. Please call Public Safety Monday to Friday between 4:00 pm to 8:00 am, and on weekends from 4:00 pm Friday to 8:00 am Monday at (718) 276-2400.
Thank you for your cooperation during this time and stay safe. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT March 25, 2020
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U.S. 2019 tax filing date extended By Susan Van Brackle
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aven’t filed your taxes yet? This should come as a relief to cooperators. US Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin announced that income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, 2020, are being automatically extended until July 15, 2020, for up to $1 million of their 2019 tax due. According to irs.gov, this payment relief applies to all individual returns, including self-employed individuals, and all entities other than C-Corporations, such as trusts or estates.
The IRS will automatically provide this relief to taxpayers therefore taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this relief. THIS IS IMPORTANT: Penalties and interest will begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances as of July 16, 2020. If you file your tax return or request an extension of time to file by April 15, 2020, you will automatically avoid interest and penalties on the taxes paid by July 15. As always, taxpayers that are expecting a refund have no need to rush.
113th Precinct cautions against making unnecessary calls to 911 emergency room. Only call 911 if you need help right away. You may access n response to an increase in 911 call the links below for more information: volume, the New York City Fire DeInstagram: partment (FDNY) has released a pubhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B-LBlic service announcement urging New WGRF8X5/ Yorkers to only call 911 in case of a true emergency. Twitter: FDNY reminds New Yorkers of h t t p s : / / t w i t t e r. c o m / F D N Y / s t a the importance of following the guide- tus/1242931224705982469 lines set forth by New York’s Depart- YouTube: ment of Health - if you are not severely https://youtu.be/hEZ6Ka_Sy5I ill, keep health care access available for those with more severe needs. If you Facebook: have severe symptoms, such as diffi- https://www.facebook.com/FDNY/ culty breathing and high fever, go to an videos/2459952354316742/ By Officer Jermaine Washington
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riginally the deadline for people to register their responses to the 2020 Census questionnaire was by the end of July. Coronavirus disruption has prompted Census.gov to extend the deadline by two weeks which now puts the deadline at mid August 2020.
People have the option to register their households by email and snail mail. Please complete the census form that has been mailed to your household in a timely fashion so that this community may reap valuable financial awards and benefits from the government that can go towards neighborhood resources and other programs.
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - February 24, 2020
R10-20: WHEREAS, Kenrick Louison has agreed to rent one thousand two hundred and fifty (1,250) square feet in Mall 2 for five years; WHEREAS, if the estimated build out time exceeds five months, Management will bring this to the Board for review; and WHEREAS, Kenrick Louison the terms of the lease are attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Kenrick Louison is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Talib Bey
ABSENT Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Barbara Staples Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. R12-20:
FOR Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams ABSENT Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Barbara Staples Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. R11-20: WHEREAS, The Public Safety Department vehicles are in use twenty-four hours a day seven days a week to traverse the campus for various purposes, involving public safety duties; WHEREAS, we would like to add two (2) additional vehicles to the current rotation to help relieve the strain on the constant use of the current vehicles in service; WHEREAS, the 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility All Wheel Drive is best suited for the high usage demanded by the Public Safety Department; WHEREAS, these vehicles are typically sole source items, however we were able to obtain an additional bid from Enterprise Fleet Management, which ended up being the lower bid as shown below; Lincoln Ford Enterprise Fleet of Queens Per vehicle $ 52,715.00 $43,975.00 Total $105,430.00 $87,950.00
Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. is in the process of selecting an independent Accounting firm to perform the Audit of Rochdale Village, Inc. for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021; and WHEREAS, Mitchell Titus has been Rochdale Village, Inc.’s Auditor for many years and over the last few years have become more efficient in their audit process, which has resulted in keeping their rates at a competitive level. This was evident when the Audit was sent out to bid in two of the last five years, in which, Mitchell Titus fees were substantially lower than the other firms bids. Also, Rochdale Village’s accounting staff have worked well with the Mitchell Titus audit staff which helps keep costs in line; and WHEREAS, Mitchell Titus has also been more interactive with the Board by having a pre-audit meeting and an audit conclusion meeting each of the last two years and have rotated their Partners, Managers and Staff, which helps maintain their independence; and WHEREAS, Mitchell Titus has submitted bids of $72,400 for Fiscal Year 2020 (a 5.1% increase) (plus a one-time fee of $5,000 to implement a new accounting standard and to reviewthe 2019 debt agreements) and $74,210 (a 2.5% increase) for Fiscal Year 2021; and WHEREAS, it was deemed that the Board is satisfied that Mitchell Titus will perform an efficient cost effective audit for the years Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021; therefore, it would not be necessary to send the audit out to bid. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors has selected Mitchell Titus as the Independent Accounting Firm to perform the Audits of Rochdale Village, Inc. for the Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Joyce Williams
Management
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the purchase of two (2) 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility All Wheel Drive vehicles, for a total of $87,950.00, to be funded out of the Operating Account.
FOR Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard
Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz FOR Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz
Lisa Stark
Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams
AGAINST
Jean Hall Kamal Saleem
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - February 24, 2020
ABSENT Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Barbara Staples Ten for, two against, three absent; motion passes. R13-20: WHEREAS, proposals were sought from electrical companies for a two (2) year electrician service contract site wide; WHEREAS, proposals were submitted by four (4) companies on January 13, 2020 and evaluated by management with a breakdown of unit pricing attached; and WHEREAS, Management evaluated each proposal and recommends Elmhurst Electric who provided the lowest and most responsible bid in twenty-one (21) of the thirty-two (32) categories; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the unit price proposal from Elmhurst Electric to be funded from the operating account subject to approval of New York State Homes & Community Renewal.
Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Talib Bey FOR Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Edward Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins ABSENT Joe Evans Timothy Mercer Barbara Staples Nine for, three abstentions, three absent; motion passes.
Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions Requiring Board Action - February 24, 2020
Meeting began: 7:45 p.m. Board Members: Present Jean Randolph Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Tim Mercer - 2nd Vice President Lisa Stark - 3rd Vice President Edward Douglass - 4th Vice President (left at 8:30 p.m.) Joyce Williams - Secretary Janine Cross - Assistant Secretary (left at 9:25 p.m.) Joe Evans - Director (left at 9:20 p.m.) Jean Hall - Director Kamal Saleem - Director Not Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Barbara Staples - Treasurer Glynis Urquhart - Assistant Treasurer Gary Hawkins - Director
Maryam Hubbard - Director Also present MSI Real Estate Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Lance Williams - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq., Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller Kelvin Pantaleon - Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback - Chief of Public Safety The agenda for the evening: 1. Motions 2. Adjournment 3. Cooperator’s Session The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting. Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached. There were (9) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn came at 8:45 p.m.
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Public Safety Committee Minutes for Friday, March 6, 2020
Talib Bey
Meeting attendees: Public Safety Committee Attendance Sheet forwarded Public Safety: Chief Osback; Lieutenant Gather Date: Thursday, March 6, 2020 Time: Called to order: 7:05 p.m. Adjourned: 8:15 p.m.
Facilitator: Chairman, Talib Bey The meeting was opened by Chairman Bey. With the threat of the coronavirus (CoVid-19) reaching United States, Chairman Bey and Chief Osback decided to give the committee some important preventive knowledge. A short film was shown on the virus: how it began, spread, and preventive measures. • N95 Mask - This mask is used by the doctors. It has maximum protection • Mask from stores – This mask only protects you from putting your hands in your face, after touching something that may infected • The virus can only live on clothing for up to nine hours Sunlight kills the virus • It does not settle in the air (not airborne) • It’s transmitted through hands, sneezing, and coughing • Washing clothes will kill the germ • Hot water and sun will kill the germ. Does not live in hot regions
• Doors are not closing properly on some floors. • Stay hydrated There’s an infrastructure problem with the doors • When you wash your hands, wash it for 20 and maintenance is working on getting it corseconds/sing the entire song “Mary had a little rected. lamb” • Use hand sanitizer (You can make it by using • Lamppost by Group 3, Building 9 is out by the ramp. Chairman Bey to investigate the issue. Aloe Vera Gel and Alcohol [take ¼ of the gel • Parking lot lights by Key Food will not go out. out and add alcohol] Lights stay on until the censor is fixed. You can go to the CDC Website for more informa- • Small Mall is giving do not park stickers to people that are staying in the lot a little longer or tion and updates. park in the lot without actually using the mall. What is Community Sickness?: This means Other Concerns: you cannot trace where the sickness came from. • Tier parking that will be built in the big parking lot is for residence only. Four pharmaceutical companies are testing for an anti-virus vaccine. This can take up to 18 months. • Once the Tier Parking lot is completed cooperator has concerns that we will be unable to see the New Business: cars that park on the lower level. RV is working • Why is the back door of the center locked? on plan to have lighting and cameras for addiOsback will address this issue with Public tional security. Safety • Cooperator says he only see 113 precinct doing verticals and there’s no Public Safety • On February 13th a cooperator left their car on the ramp running, unattended. Three kids atpresence. NYPD and Public Safety do not do tempted to steal the vehicle. 113th apprehended, verticals together for the protection of Pubone in the car and two of foot. lic Safety. Verticals are a team effort. Public Safety does not make the vertical run the same • To alleviate auto theft, motorist will get a sumtime Public Safety does. mon if they leave their car running unattended. • Complaints about urine being on the stairPolice department is doing this because this is a way and maintenance not cleaning it after crime that can be prevented. it has been reported… Complaint will be addressed to maintenance. If you see something, say something. Don’t assume someone else Next Meeting: First Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. communicated with maintenance.
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