Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper - May 2021 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 57 No. 6

May 2021

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

RANKED CHOICE VOTING HITS NYC

RV shareholders now have the choice to vote for more than one candidate during the Primary and Special Elections

RV SHAREHOLDERS MAKE A LIST, CHECK IT TWICE BECAUSE … RANKED CHOICE VOTING IS HERE!

By Cynthia Bernadine

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ayor De Blasio announced that for the first time in history, New York City will use Ranked Choice Voting for their upcoming 2021 Primary and Special Elections.

Voters can now rank up to five candidates of their choice in order of preference.

Have you ever felt conflicted and liked multiple candidates for different reasons? Well now instead of voting for just one candidate

you can vote by first choice, second choice, third choice, and so on up to five candidates. However, you still have the option to place just one vote if you would like.

According to Board President Jean Castro, “The right choice voting is vitally important to our community. It’s something new that better enables you to get the candidate of your choice elected. This is the importance of ranked choice voting. You can vote up to five

candidates. If any of the candidate gets 50% or more of the first choice rankings they automatically win the election. If not you have an opportunity of your second choice getting elected. That’s the importance of choosing more than one candidate. Your voice your vote.”

Ranked Choice Voting will only be used in Primary and Special Elections for the offices of Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and City Council.

Election day is June 22, 2021 and early voting in the Rochdale’s Community Center will run from June 12 to June 20, 2021.

To learn more go to www. voting.nyc or attend the Ranked Choice Voting Training and Interactive Mock Ballot Exercise hosted by the Queens Borough President’s Office on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.. See flyer on page 13. Ranked voting offers more choices to REALLY make your vote count!

“For Important Information Regarding the HPD Forgivable Loan See President’s Message – pages 2-3”

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021

President’s Message

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

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Ed Douglass Treasurer Barbara Staples Assistant Treasurer Glynis Urquhart Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Lisa Stark

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Tim Mercer Derrick Shareef 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 Glynis Urquhart Parking Jean Randolph-Castro Information Technology Derrick Shareef & Sheila McKenzie

MANAGEMENT Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Managers Marion Scott & Herbert Freedman 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

Greetings Cooperators Summer is quickly approaching and we are now enjoying the warm weather. We are all eager to go out and enjoy time with family and friends as it has been a difficult time for us all during the pandemic.

We are seeing a breakthrough with Covid, and I want to urge every cooperator to still be mindful and respectful, wear a mask and social distance.

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

up and the State is reopening, we will be holding some of our annual events. On June 19th, 2021, the Community Relations Committee will be hosting the Annual Health fair in the big mall. Come out to receive free health information and vaccinations will be done onsite.

We are also looking forward to possibly having a Fourth of July event where cooperators can come out and enjoy the day with family and loved ones. The Annual Projects Family Day and Music Festival President, Jean Randolph-Castro As you know we just wrapped will take place in the month of $2.88 million was allocated to up a series of meetings to update August and the Fall Festival will Rochdale Village, Inc. for façade and educate the community on be in month of September. and balcony repairs; the other all the many projects that are $6 million plus was for city underway. We are so thankful for Parking parks. In addition to the $2.88 those that participated and the The parking issue has been a million from the Councilwoman, shareholders that attended as it main focus of the Board and Rochdale Village also received was well received. We will keep Management for the past 8 years. funds allocated from then the cooperators updated and please During that time, we have added Councilman (currently our remember that a full list of projects 138 additional spaces in total and Borough President) for $500,000 is included in the bulletin every 71 overnight parking spaces in our and additional funding from month. We continue to identify Big Mall parking lot. Now we then interim Borough President projects that meet the needs of our are looking to redesign existing for another $400,000. The funds community. lots and expand where possible from these three sources were that would add an additional funneled through New York I am happy to inform you that we 122 parking spaces throughout City Department of Housing will be renovating the area where Rochdale. In addition to that, Preservation and Development the satellites were. This area will Management has already started (HPD) which is where we get the be transformed into a beautiful the process to build a tiered $3.78 million total. space where we will have events parking lot on top of lot 3A and 3B. such as cocktail parties, wedding A tiered lot of that size would add There is still a lot of negotiation photography, small gatherings and between 250 – 300 more space for for the $3.78 million which will be much more. The “satellite area” our Shareholders. The completion used for the façade and balcony was an eyesore so by renovating of these expansions will give us repairs. Originally, we were told this area it will enhance our more parking, shorten our waiting it is a grant. Surprisingly, the already beautiful grounds and give list and free up street parking for Board did not know the grant was us a usable space. family members and guests. turned into a forgivable loan with the term of 30 years. At the end of Events Grant/Loan Funding the 30 years following the rules, The Rose Garden (Gazebo) is now There has been a lot of regulations and policies of HPD open. Cooperators can reserve the misunderstanding and false in keeping Rochdale affordable, gazebo for family events, picnics, rallying about the $3.78 million financially stable in the Mitchell etc. To book the Gazebo, you can allocated for Rochdale Village.

Lama program the loan (which is call the community center to make Councilwoman allocated $9 most importantly no interest and a reservation. million for Rochdale and the no payments) will be forgiven.

As the weather continues to warm surrounding community, only

The next virtual meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors is 7:45 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021

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President’s Message (continued from page 2) In other words, this money is Board would not take the loan due

essentially free to Rochdale. We to the high demands. HPD then never have to pay it back. gave our Counsel another option that was a little more reasonable.

In addition to that every Board I still had reservations that the member was initially requested Board members would have to

by HPD to do disclosure form of release the personal disclosure approximately 30 pages and a form. I was then in agreement and background check of personal brought the information back to information such as bank the Board and that information account, social security, etc. Many included 3 executives presenting Board members thought that their full disclosure forms and was unfair asking for too much the others only had to supply of their personal information. I social security number, with no as the Board President initially background check nor would also thought that it was excessive they or any Board Member be information. We had a meeting personally liable for anything. with General Counsel and in the The majority of the Board beginning the full Board had a approved enabling HPD to move meeting and decided to reject the ahead. In addition and of utmost loan. importance, the full Board had 2 separate meetings with HPD and Before we could actually inform our supervising agency HCR, the city with our decision, our which included the Vice President General Counsel went back to of Housing Portfolio Management HPD and informed them that the and they advised that we should

indeed accept the funds.

If the executive committee is not comfortable with the final terms, I will not sign the loan and we will not accept the loan. $3.78 million dollars would benefit Rochdale Village greatly especially at no cost to Rochdale, with the funding in the best interest of everyone and I want to make sure the final terms are no interest, no payments and no personal liability.

It is always in the best interest for the Board to keep Rochdale Village affordable, and money that does not need to be repaid helps us keep carrying charges as low as possible, is in the best interest of Rochdale. As the Board President and a cooperator, I must do my fiduciary responsibility and give it my all and the utmost attention and consideration before a decision is made to accept or reject

an offer. It would be irresponsible of the Board to release incomplete information to the shareholders so beware of the negative rumors that are spreading, not being educated on what is actually going on. Let’s just wait for the final terms and documents to be sent to the entire Board and reviewed by General Counsel to ensure it is absolutely a loan at no cost and has all the agreed upon terms. If that is the final agreement, in my opinion then it is no different than a grant which does not have to be repaid.

Thanking you in advance for understanding.

Continue to stay safe.

Peace, Love & Blessings.

Jean Randolph-Castro

Rochdale’s smoking policy prohibits smoking of any type including electronic cigarettes in common areas.

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

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by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for April 2021 Returning to Normalcy

As the city prepares to “reopen” from over a year of shutdowns due to the pandemic, many are welcoming the opportunity to return to a semblance of normalcy. While Rochdale Village has truly never ceased operation and all office staff returned to work on a staggered/remote schedule (to adhere to social distancing protocols) in July 2020, we look forward to returning to a full compliment on June 21, 2021 to better serve the needs of the community. We will continue to follow the guidance of local government and health officials but as an organization we must protect our residents and staff. While many throughout the community have been fully vaccinated, we must respect the fact that many have not.

Therefore, we urge all to continue to wear a mask when in a public setting and take the necessary precautions to safeguard yourselves and your community.

munity wide Zoom meeting to update shareholders and address their questions and concerns surrounding the many projects undertaken. The extensive list below is a glimpse into how the Board and Management have been able to continue moving forward while many other housing companies were at a stand-still.

On-Going / In Progress

that must be properly managed through completion. The goal is Building Capacitors - Upgrade to continually keep cooperators to improve quality of electrical dis- informed on all that is happening tribution. campus-wide so that you can see how your hard-earned dollars are Replace obsolete Federal Pa- being put to good use. tial to boiler operation.

cific Breaker Panels – Replace electrical panels in all apartments.

Board-Community Relations

We have not held a Board Expanded Parking – Evaluating orientation for a couple of years

parking expansion for residents and with the last one taking place in Convectors - Replaced in every commercial.

February 2019 being a joint orientaapartment with more efficient uption with representatives from HCR, graded units.

Upgrade Power Plant security

Pump Room Repairs - Upgrade

to domestic water distribution.

plus cameras site wide.

Test underground electric lines - Ensure proper electric distri-

Replace two back-up diesel bution from Plant. generators - Emergency backup in Power Plant.

Completed

Riser Isolation Valves - Eliminate

Elevator Modernization – Re- need to shutdown entire section for place antiquated equipment and en- water line repairs. hance elevator cab.

Replace atrium roof (at Big Local Law 11 Façade Work – Re- Mall) - Cooling Tower Gear Box quired brick repair work and paint- - Replace deteriorating equiping of balcony fascia.

Keeping Things Moving ment in power Plant for imPart of getting back to nor proved air conditioning.

13 Roofs Recovery – Roof recovmal involves implementing the ery system for Buildings 1-8; 12 and 2.9% carrying charge increase, 17-20.

Replace obsolete Federal Pawhich was delayed twice by the cific Breaker Panels – Main Board to alleviate the hardships panels at ground floor in cooperators faced due to CO- New Trash Compactors – Re- buildings. place all compactors (60 building VID-19. Initially set for August 2020, it was delayed until February 2021 and again postponed until June 2021. With the rising costs of materials and services, the increase could not be delayed any further. Just a reminder that this is not a new increase but one which was scheduled as part of the 2019 refinance.

It should be noted that many of the projects associated with the refinance are in process with some already completed.

We recently conducted a com-

units, 10 outside units).

Gas Riser Replacement - ReAugers - Machinery to eliminate place pipes in remaining 2 bulk garbage reducing larger items buildings (15 and 17) to splinters.

Community Center Dual Temp Lobby Enhancement and Re- Pumps and Controls – upgrade pair – Replace 20 lobby entrances heating and cooling system.

and doors.

Sidewalk and Curb Repair - Repair of worst areas campus-wide.

Cooling Tower Motors - Replace original motors with more energy efficient.

As evidenced by this list,

De-Aerating Tank - Replace ancil- there are many moving parts lary equipment in Power Plant essen-

Management and the Board. Boards and their managing agent function best when they work together as a team. Ideally, the two parties collaborate to implement policy, carry out administrative duties, and make decisions about the efficient operation of the buildings. Orientation is designed to eliminate the confusion that sometimes arises among board members regarding the extent of the manager’s duties versus the limits of the board’s duties.

It’s important for board members and property managers not to overstep their prescribed boundaries, but we know people are fallible and sometimes inclined to do what they should not do albeit well intended. Ideally, the board members develop the direction, policy and procedures for the community and the managing agent implements them. It is important for board members to remember that the purpose of the board is to make decisions, not run the operation. Hopefully, in the near future even if done virtually, orientation can be scheduled so the BoardManager dynamics will be fully explained and will lead to greater understanding of what it takes to run an efficient housing company.

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LOUISE CARROLL Commissioner ELIZABETH OAKLEY Deputy Commissioner KIMBERLY DARGA Associate Commissioner KERRY LABOTZ Assistant Commissioner

Office of Development Division of Preservation Finance 100 Gold Street New York, N.Y. 10038

May 24, 2021 Re: Dear Shareholder:

Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Program 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, New York, 11434

This letter is to notify you that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”) has received an application for a loan to fund certain rehabilitation work on your building.

The major items in the scope of work will include: Local Law 11 façade and balcony repair. All improvements will be approved by HPD’s rehabilitation specialists. If the proposed loan is approved, HPD will require that all installations and materials meet HPD specifications.

If construction proceeds as anticipated, the work will take about 24 months to complete. All work will be done with tenants in occupancy. No relocation will be required. You may also be asked to provide construction workers with access to your apartment. You will be notified in advance by the property manager if access is required.

Your maintenance fee will not be increased in order to repay this loan.

If you have any comments regarding this proposed loan, please write to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Program, 100 Gold Street, Room 9-O3, New York, New York 10038, Attention: Dara Yaskil, send an email to Dara Yaskil at yaskild@hpd.nyc.gov, or call Dara Yaskil at 201-841-9962. HPD will consider all comments postmarked no later than June 26, 2021. If the proposed loan significantly changes, we will send you another letter. If not, you may assume that the loan will close following expiration of the comment period and that construction will commence thereafter.

Sincerely, ______________________________ Dara Yaskil, Executive Director, HPD cc:

Herb Freedman Lance Williams Jay Williams

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the year ended March 31, 2021 (Fiscal 2021)

For the Year ended March 31, 2021, Controllable Income before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization , and I ncome taxes decreased $(1,510,000) to $9,118,000 as compared to $10,628,000 in the B ud get . B elow you will find an expla nation of the significant changes in each category :

The decrease is explained in the following expense categories, as well as, the impact of the COVID-19 limiting the amount of contract work being done during the quarantine: Administrative: For the Year ended March 31, 2021, Management and administrative expenses decreased $(397,000) or (7.1)% to $5,238,000 as compared to $5,636,000 in the Budget. The decrease is due to collection expenses being stopped because the courts are closed during the COVID-19 crisis and more recently collection efforts began but are limited to cases prior to COVID-19.

Controllable Income is defined as income less variable expenses that can be managed by the Company (“A measure of Operation efficiency of the Company). It is commonly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization).

Janitorial & Grounds costs:

Janitorial and Grounds expenses inOperating income and expense creased $350,000 to $8,398,000 as compared to $8,048,000 in the BudREVENUE Total Revenue decreased get. The increase is principally due $(1,912,000) to $79,961,000 to an increase in snow removal costs. as compared to $81,874,000 in the Budget. This decrease is ex- Maintenance and Operating costs deplained in the Revenue analysis creased $(777,000) to $11,376,000 as compared to $12,154,000 in the Budbelow: get. This decrease is principally due Apartment revenue decreased to (1) the Budget reflecting a full staff $(1,094,000) or (1.5)% to and Maintenance & Operating actual $70,737,000 as compared to salaries are not at full staff yet (2) less $71,832,000 in the Budget This Repair Material, Tools and Supplies exdecrease is principally due to the penses due to most work halted during Impact of COVID-19. The Bud- the COVID-19 quarantine. get reflected a 2.9% carrying charge in August 2020 and the ac- Security costs decreased For the tual carrying charge increase was Year ended March 31, 2021, Secudelayed till June 2021 along with rity costs decreased $(524,000) or 9.3% to $5,127,000 as compared to the timing of Tenant subsidies. . $5,652,000 in the Budget. This deCommercial rental revenue crease is principally due to the Bud$(172,000) or (3.2)% to $5,179,000 get reflecting a full staff and Security as compared to $5,352,000 in the salaries are not at full staff yet.

Budget. The decrease is due to increase in store vacancies due to im- Power Plant 1. Fuel and Utilities pact of COVID-19.

Fuel and utility expenses increased Community Center revenue de- $77,000 to $14,592,000 as compared creased $(506,000) to $82,000 as to $14,515,000 in the Budget. The incompared to $588,000 in the Bud- crease is related to the following: (1) a get. The decrease was principally decrease of approximately $(1,700,000) due to the impact of the Commu- in National Grid costs related to the nity Center being closed during change in Rochdale’s billing classification; (2) offset, in part, by the increase COVID-19. of approximately $1,130,000 in water costs (3) an increase of $527,000 EXPENSES Total expenses decreased in fuel oil costs for the rental of Gen$(402,000) to $70,843,000 as com- erators. pared to $71,246,000 in the Budget. 2. Other Power Plant Expenses

increased $757,000 to $4,877,000 as compared to $4,120,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally related to approximately $590,000 of costs related to Diesel Generator rentals.

Insurance Expense increased $1,548,000 to $5,328,000 as compared to $3,780,000 in the Budget.

This increase is principally due to a 39% increase in General Liability insurance due to the industry wide FY 2021 market renewal rates increasing dramatically.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) expenses decreased $(1,121,000) to $2,574,000 as compared to $3,696,000 in the Budget. The decrease is principally due to an accrual of $1,000,000 in FY 2020 for Shelter Rent Bills not received. This accrual was in anticipation of that bill being received by the end of FY 2020. We never received this bill for the 3rd quarter of FY 2020. As a result, we don’t anticipate receiving this bill and reversed $1,000,000 of the accrual for this bill in Feb and March 2021.

We anticipate this project to resume in 2021.

3. Article 78 – During the Shelter Rent litigation, NYC did not agree to change the method they are using for Depreciation. As a result, we have initiated litigation (called an Article 78). We have a tentative settlement of this litigation that is as follows: NYC agreed to increase the allocation of Corporate expenses from 11.8% to 18% which would be retroactive to 2020. This settlement will result in a greater reduction in Shelter rent than if we switched to GAAP. Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s Controllable Income results For the year ended March 31, 2021 show that Rochdale Village Inc.’s results are approximately 14.2% below our Budget.

Balance Sheet Due to the COVID-19 impact, our Balance Sheet is impacted in June as follows: 1. Accounts Receivable – The Accounts Receivable balance increased $2,703,000 since the beginning of COVID-19 of which, $2,011,000 relates to cooperators and $692,000 relates to commercial tenants. This increase is related to residents and commercial tenants not paying rent or the rents are being paid late.

Bad Debt Expense – Bad debt expense increased $611,000 to $1,115,000 as compared to $504,000 in the Budget. The increase is due to an increase in the accrual to $100,000 per month for anticipated COVID-19 related expenses related 2. PPP (Payroll Protection Proto rent collections. gram) In April 2020, we received All Other Expenses were relative- a $6,029,300 PPP loan that will be used to keep all employees emly in-line with the Budget. ployed. This loan was recorded in a Looking forward 1. Paperless Solution – This proj- separate cash account and set up as ect is currently being evaluated. We a liability until the loan is forgiven. are considering investing in certain We have completed our submissoftware products that will allow sion of documents to Citibank for Rochdale Village Inc. to work with forgiveness and Citibank approved our vendors to have invoices elec- $6,055,000 for loan forgiveness and tronically transmitted to Rochdale has submitted the Loan Forgiveness application to the SBA for approval. and uploaded to our software.

There is approximately $25,000 that 2. Computer Software solution wasn’t approved and we are in the pro– This project is currently being cess of contesting that amount. evaluated. We are also investigating certain software products to 3. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo replace our current software. This and HCR)- The reserve balance was will upgrade our current DOS based $65,107,000 in March 2021 as comsystem to a windows-based system. pared to $71,003,000 in February.

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY & YTD 2020 and 2021

Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2021

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2019, 2020 and 2021

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

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

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2020 and 2021

Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2019, 2020 and 2021 Actual vs. Budget

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

Public Safety Monthly Report April 2021

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department during the month of April 2021. Public Safety maintains 24 hour /7 days a week coverage.

COMPLAINTS:

BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND PARKING LOT CHECKS: 4529 *DIRECTED VERTICALS: 330 TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS: 4859

1.

During the month of April 2021, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department REFERRED CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT officers responded to a total of (69) loitering and (157) noise complaints from TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE: Cooperators which were resolved as follows: COOPERATOR ESCORTS

a) Founded-Compliant- (38) Loiterers complied with officers’ AIDED SICK/ INJURY AND ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS:

directives to leave and (59) of the noise complaint sources TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED:

corrected the volume of the noise.

b) Unfounded Calls-(27) unfounded loitering complaints and (86) MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers

were present or no noise could be heard).

ARREST(S):

c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals and noise

complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (4) received violations IN HOUSE DETAINED: GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS:

for loitering and (12) received a violation for noise complaints.

For the month of April 2021 there was a grand total of (3) 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 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS VIOLATIONS ISSUED RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS

FIRE INCIDENTS TOTAL INCIDENTS

10 48 00 03 02 63

TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES: • •

• •

Conducted (41) Directed & Routine Verticals.

Made (0) arrests, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, issued (0) C-Summonses, issued (9) violations to include (4) for loitering and encountered (74) Loiterers during routine and directed patrols.

Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (27).

Conducted (0) Tenant Verifications

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

TOWING ACTIVITY

The Public Safety Department towed (6) vehicles and issued (139) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.

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

Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities. *Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce Quality of Life conditions in designated “Hot Spots” as determined by community complaints and the analysis of various patrol reports.

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: EVICTION(S):

VIOLATIONS

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:

982 429 1411 98 97 146 480 3 1 3 45 64 00

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Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Talib Bey and Co-Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz

113th Precinct Brings NYPD Recruitment to Rochdale’s Big Mall

By Olayemi Okeniyi

O

ne of the issues raised during the pandemic was the disproportionate policing of minority communities, which many traced back to the uneven representation of minorities in police departments across America.

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is taking steps to rectify its lack of diversity by holding open recruitment sessions.

On Friday, April, 30, 2021, a recruitment drive was held by the 113th Precinct at Rochdale’s big mall. The goal of the drive was to recruit more minority officers into the police force.

According to Rochdale’s Chairman of the Board of Directors and community partner to the precinct, Clifton Stanley Diaz, “People who complain about the police, often claim that there are not enough officers that represent the community in the police force, and this is a chance to correct that.”

Detective Second Grade, Tanya Duhaney who attended the

drive, explained that the recruitment, which ended on Tuesday, May 4, was aimed at creating a more diverse police force. “Chief Holmes, Chief Harrison and the Police Commissioner have us all out here to recruit our young people because we need change. We need people that are willing to make changes in their community, but who also can do so as part of a team because we’re better together.”

Officers Michael Renzulli and Anthony Easton, Rochdale’s Neighborhood Coordination Officers spoke on their experiences.

Officer Renzulli said it came down to courtesy, professionalism and respect. “Each individual situation you have to handle differently but always with respect.”

According to Officer Easton, “It’s an amazing job, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made since I became an adult, I would 100 percent encourage others to become police officers today.”

They both acknowledged the low number of minorities on the force saying that could only be changed if people signed up.

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New maintenance equipment prepared complex for unexpected COVID shutdown

By Susan Van Brackle

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et’s talk trash. One can only imagine the amount of garbage that Rochdale Maintenance had to process during New York’s statewide shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Think about it. Residents were home for months, sheltering in place while disposing of garbage through hallway incinerators, separating recyclables and tossing out bulk items in service hallways for removal.

The need to control the influx of trash became a top priority, for Rochdale’s Maintenance team, especially in a complex this size.

Last February,

Rochdale Village, Inc. began two maintenance specific capital improvement projects involving installation of important sanitation equipment that’s designed to manage and process the slew of items being discarded on a daily basis. Each capital improvement was strategically planned and budgeted as part of the Wells Fargo refinance, which placed the cooperative in a better position to respond to the impacts of the unforeseen pandemic shutdown when it occurred.

compresses bulk items like sofas, cabinetry and other furniture into smaller pieces.

With an Auger, wooden items are literally reduced to splinters and metal frames are bent like pretzels making them easier to cart away. The installation process near Lot 8 began in the 2nd quarter of Rochdale’s fiscal year in 2020 and is still ongoing. Powerful equipment like the massive Auger requires a multi-phase install beginning with creation of a sturdy concrete slab that the machine sits on, protective fencing that surrounds the Auger Installation machine and connection of The first project involved tracks that allows the Auger purchase and installation of an to slide, be filled with bulk Auger machine. An Augur then move to dispose of the

compressed waste.

Interior Compactors Overhauled Next, Rochdale Village, Inc. invested in having the interior compactors overhauled in each of the 20 apartment buildings.

Interior compactors are indoor machines that are responsible for reducing household debris into smaller more manageable pieces. There are three interior compactors per building; one in each building section, therefore 60 compactor installations is planned. So far replacements work is completed in Groups 2, 3, 4 and 5 with Group 1 on schedule to complete the project.

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RV Community Relations introduces Real World Academy to college bound students

By Susan Van Brackle

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ochdale Village board member, resident and Community Relations Committee chair Lisa Stark connected with Mr. Garth Birch while donating time to teach financial literacy to underrepresented youth.

Assistant Secretary Stark was so impressed with Mr. Birch and his initiative called the Real World Academy; a youth inspired, non-profit college prep service; she wanted to share the program with other Rochdalers.

Real World Academy is a college prep counseling service that provides college and workforce development guidance primarily to families of university bound high school juniors and seniors as well as college students.

As the proud father of a Morehouse College student,

Garth faced preparing his son for college as a single parent at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. When tasked with navigating the college prep and application process on his own, he recognized the need to form Real World Academy, a 501c3 counseling service that guides undergraduates and families with matching student competencies with the right school. According to Garth, “On average guidance counselors spend around 20 minutes with youths as they make real world decisions about their education, lodging and other matters. Real World Academy counsels high school juniors, seniors and college students to manage real world problem solving, provides assistance with social and emotional learning, conflict resolution, and financial aid matters.”

Student participants receive a series of assessments that match the right counselor with the right applicant. In the process, personal development needs and learning styles are measured. Agents/Counselors at Real World Academy will follow students’ progress through their college trajectory to ensure tools like time management and study habits are in balance. “The goal is endto-end pipeline development that tracks student success from entry-level freshman to graduating senior,” says Birch.

Due to the pandemic, Real World Academy offers fully remote services, which as it turns out is a convenient way to interact with parents and students alike. Sessions are conducted year round however; the latest cohort for new students entering junior and senior

classes begins August 1, 2021.

“The beginning of August is aligned with college application season but students can engage with Real World Academy at anytime, says Garth. “We’re on all social media platforms, have a podcast, newsletter and website at www.realworldacademy. org.”

For $150.00/hour, counselors from Real World Academy provide “Adulting” classes that include interviewing prep, resume writing, college essay writing and other life skills. Garth is planning to provide free information sessions to the Rochdale Village community later this summer.

In the meantime, to schedule a FREE individual information session, reach out to Garth Birch at 973-944-0123 or contact him by email at garth@ realworldacademy.org.

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Rochdale’s Youth Planning Committee resumes Mommy n’ Me card and jewelry making event for Mother’s Day 2021 (Photo credits: Larry Love Moore)

Card and Jewelry making begins with selection of tools and takes great concentration, just ask (right)Tina Young.

Nothing can mask the joy of crafting for our Rochdale mothers.

Crafting builds friendshiips.

Show mum love, with gliiter and glue.

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Democratic Club hosts Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon with Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, members of Rochdale board & Community (Photo credits: Larry Love Moore)

(1. to r.) Candidate Cassandra Aimee Johnson, Esq. who is running for election for the Queens 4th Municipal Court District. Seen here with President Jean Castro, Assistant Secretary Lisa Stark, Board Secretary Joyce Williams. Seated, Norma Dean.

(Left) Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook

(l. to r.) Ruben Wills, Detective Tanya Duheney and Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz.

Campaigners for candidate Cassandra Johnson attend pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon at Rochdale’s Democratic Club.

(l. to r.) Yvonne Oliver and Catherine Wyatt attend the affair.

(l. to r.) Luncheon guest with Cassandra Aimee Johnson, Esq. candidate for election in the Queens 4th Municipal Court District.

Club members enjoy the event.

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Members of Rochdale Village Community Center Committee gather for games and cigars

Community Center Committee $Chairman Ed Douglass and co-chair Timothy Mercer.

with Community Center Committee Chair and Board Rochdale Vice President Ed Douglass gathered along with co-chair and Vice

By Susan Van Brackle

M

en of Village

President Timothy Mercer for an afternoon of games, food and cigars in the Community Center’s courtyard.

Mr.

Douglass fired up the grill and entertained patrons with barbecue ribs, wings and other fixings.

Rochdale Village Social Services hosts graduates of tutoring program in spite of COVID year

By Susan Van Brackle

C

ongratulations goes out to all graduates of the Rochdale Village Success Tutoring program. Participants studied hard and weathered the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic to successfully complete the year long sessions.

The remote distance learning Zoom program was comprised of a dozen dedicated instruc-

tors and student participants mostly in Rochdale’s Jamaica Queens area. The superlative instructional staff consists of: Andrea Johnson, lead instructor, Roxanne Mayers, instructor, Cassandra Kennedy, instructor, Deevika Persuad, teacher, Anuska Joseph, teacher, Cendy Theophile, teacher, Allison Johnson, Ph.D. candidate college tutor, Anthony McClain, h.s. honor roll tutor,

Uzmaa Khan, H.S. honor roll tutor, Aqueelah Khan, H.S. honor roll tutor, Alicia Griffin, college student tutor, Fallon Brackley, h.s. honor roll tutor.

The RVSS' Academic Success Tutoring Program remained laser focused on high schoolers, college prep, homework assistance, the web-based Study Island academic tutorial programs, helping students prepare for NYS Common

Core, English Language Arts (ELA), and math standardized tests. Study Island licensing enables students and their parents to access various academic instructional programs and methods at home, as well as during scheduled Zoom sessions. The aim of the program remains to ensure all participating students maintain and even increase their grade levels of performance.

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Did you Know?...

Rochdale Village Senior Center celebrates ‘Older Americans’ Month’ with musical grab-n-go

The Bartlett Contemporaries perform for Older Americans’ Month on Rochdale’s outdoor patio in the Community Center.

Photo credit: Larry Love Moore

By Susan Van Brackle

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ay is Older Americans’ Month.

Traditionally, Rochdale senior citizens celebrate the event with a splashy luncheon hosted by local politicians accompanied by food, song, dance and entertainment. While our seniors

generally love a good line dance in the grand ballroom, this year Older Americans’ Month was recognized by the very fact that we’re here to revel in it together after surviving a year of the coronavirus pandemic.

The event was transported to a Grab-n-Go lunch on the Community Center’s outdoor

patio. The weather was perfect.

Generous chicken dinners were provided by the Rib Shack on Linden Boulevard here in southeast Queens.

The musical stylings of the Bartlett Contemporaries were on full display. The band performed amazing jazz classics that had me wondering whether

I was listening to a record rather than hearing the real thing.

According to Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, “The Senior Center wanted to make sure our older adults, the Jewels of Jamaica, know we love and care about them and are looking forward to seeing all of them again real soon."

By Susan Van Brackle

her counter. Shoppers were enthusiastic to know that their beauty needs are being met both here in the small mall and in the big mall. You see Sense Beauty Supply has an existing five-year commercial lease in Mall #1 and sells a variety of hair and hair products to consumers there.

Their expansion into Mall #2 could not have come at a better time. This new store supports neighboring vendors in Mall #2 and fills the void left by Hair Mart. Why not stop in and say hello to our newest business in Mall #2.

Sense Beauty open in Rochdale’s Mall #2

H Beauty Supply, a new health and appy customers beat a path to the door of Sense

beauty aids store that recently replaced former vendor Hair Mart when they vacated Mall #2 As consumers turn the corner on the coronavirus pandemic, demand is increasing for personal care and grooming products like those provided by retailer Sense Beauty Supply.

When I stopped in, I met Josephine who greeted patrons as they arrived or approached

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Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - June 2021

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

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - April 26, 2021

R18-21:

WHEREAS, Rochdale obtained via Board vote, an architect to prepare bid documents for the repair of the remaining thirteen roofs which were not done in 2015, consisting of roofs on Buildings 1-8; 12 and 17-20;

WHEREAS, proposals were due and opened on March 19, 2021 producing bids ranging in cost from $7,961,774 to $25,470.00 of which MSS Golden Eagle Construction USA Co. Inc. (MSS) provided the lower base bid in the amount of $7,961,774 but their unit prices are high which in actuality would make their bid of $8,339,824 higher than the second lowest bidder Bay Restoration Corp.;

WHEREAS, the base bid of Bay Restoration Corp. is $8,028,000 but their overall bid, based on the lower unit prices makes them the lowest bidder at a cost of $8,277,850;

WHEREAS, Bay Restoration Corp. has performed successful on several roof replacements and roof patching jobs in Rochdale Village, they are familiar with the roofs and the work to be undertaken; and.

WHEREAS, the Consultant William Davis Jr. has provided a recommendation letter and bid analysis in favor of hiring Bay Restoration Corp. at their price of $8,277,850.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts proposal from Bay Restoration Corp. in the amount of $8,277,850 to perform the thirteen Roof Recoveries project and provide warranties subject to approval from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Talib Bey

FOR Talib Bey

Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins

Sheila McKenzie

Derrick Shareef

Glynis Urquhart

ABSENT Janine Cross Barbara Staples

Jean Randolph-Castro Jean Hall Maryam Hubbard Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark Joyce Williams Edward Douglass

Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.

R19-21:

WHEREAS, the current switch gear equipment is original to the campus and manufactured by Federal Pacific, which no longer has available parts in inventory. The units which are currently operating beyond their design life are crucial for safe electrical distribution to the buildings;

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is seeking to enter into a contract with a qualified electrical engineering consulting firm to provide bid documents, specifications to oversee the work associated with the switch gear replacement including but not limited to, design of all required controls, metering, construction administration services and inspection of twenty-one locations, to complete the entire switchgear replacement project;

WHEREAS, Goldman Copeland has provided a comprehensive proposal to establish proper engineering services and construction services, not to exceed $29,500.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village Board of Directors approves contract for Goldman Copeland to provide bid documents, engineering services and construction administration, to replace electrical switchgear equipment in twenty-one locations throughout the Rochdale Village Campus, for a cost not to exceed $29,500, to be funded from

the HCR Reserves.

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Talib Bey

FOR

Talib Bey

Janine Cross

Jean Hall

Maryam Hubbard

Timothy Mercer

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

Edward Douglass

ABSENT

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef Glynis Urquhart

Barbara Staples

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R20-21:

WHEREAS, the Power Plant Deaeration Tank is original to the site and has exceeded its mechanical limitation;

WHEREAS, the deaeration tank is designed to remove oxygen, undissolved solids and minerals which cause pitting that can lead to boiler tube failure;

WHEREAS, Requests for Proposals were solicited from several contractors producing the following results; COMPANY

AKS International, Inc.

North America Pipefitters Maric Mechanical, Inc.

Boilermatic Welding Industries

BASE BID $1,169,000.00 $1,347,616.90 $2,045,000.00 $2,499,000.00

WHEREAS, Management has reviewed the proposals and recommends awarding the project to furnish and install the new deaeration system to AKS International, in the amount of $1,169,000.00.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village Board of Directors approves the award of the project to furnish and install the new deaeration system to AKS International, in the amount of $1,169,000.00, to be funded from WellsFargo Repair Escrow.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Janine Cross

FOR Talib Bey

Janine Cross

Jean Hall

Maryam Hubbard

Timothy Mercer

Lisa Stark

Edward Douglass Joyce Williams

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef Glynis Urquhart

ABSENT

Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.

Barbara Staples

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - April 26, 2021

Zoom Meeting began: 7:20 p.m.

Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Tim Mercer - 2nd Vice President Janine Cross - 3rd Vice President Edward Douglass - 4th Vice President (Not Present) Joyce Williams - Secretary Lisa Stark - Assistant Secretary Barbara Staples - Treasurer (Not Present) Glynis Urquhart - Assistant Treasurer Jean Hall - Director Gary Hawkins - Director Maryam Hubbard - Director Sheila McKenzie - Director Derrick Shareef - 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 George Simon - Housing & Community Renewal Specialist Denise Snyder - Housing & Community Renewal Specialist 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 (3) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn came at 8:40 p.m.

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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ SPRING 2021

By Alanda Edwards The Lord Showers of blessings from above How grateful we should be today And forever for the blessings The Lord provides for each one As we live each day through We have grateful hearts to Know that about the master’s love What peace in Knowing about Genuine humanity through acts Of kindness in the community Displayed through concern For one for another our Sisters and brothers, mother Father daughter and sons This can’t be undone Let us never forget to be At our best as we forge Ahead toward the goal set Before us in giving our Best in all that we endeavor To do to help each Other to make it through At the lord leads Let us lend a helping hand To each other and try to Understand with a smile Or a word of encouragement Be encouraged and may you Always have the Lord Showers of blessings from above!

SPRING BEAUTY A JOYFUL KINDNESS

By Alanda Edwards Spring in Rochdale Village What a Beauty Scene It’s Spring What Beautiful grounds God’s majesty we see The Flowers are rich And the sun is out to put a smile and cheer In our hearts again Lets share some good news With our fellow man to Encourage each other and Be a friend and smile Beauty as God shine Within us let glow his Glow to shine without To let the world know his Love Help us all grow in kindness

THE STORYTELLER’S HIDDEN MIND

By Anthony Blake A narration of a Warrior and a Sword To Protect within anarchy rights Strength being the force Battle forming the course A Castle nestled in Featherson Valley Royalty having no alley Yet there is a defense Battle until the end A Warrior using the mighty sword It is lifted up to the King Lord The sword being a reminder Talent in the skillful hands It’s royalty in demand The Warrior is at their command Death could in being bloody flesh The moment in time in the struggle left Bondage under virtue The seize of the Warrior Bounty Fight to the finish The Warrior stands alone being distinguished One wish one life Sunrise from darkness One tomorrow survived today The thought of battle Ashes into victory won

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Calendar June 2021 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALENDAR SCHEDULE JUNE 2021 MONDAY

Please call the Board Office with any questions (718) 276-5700 Ext. 3360.

TUESDAY

1

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2

9:45 A.M. New Cooperator Orientation (E. Herold)

3

7:00 P.M. Public Safety Committee Meeting (T. Bey)

10:00 A.M. Senior Citizens Committee Meeting (J. Williams)

6

7

13

8

14

15 7:00 P.M. HOUSE CONGRESS (J. Cross)

7:30 P.M. Environmental Committee Meeting (ZOOM) (G. Urquhart)

7:00 P.M. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

9

7:00 P.M. Social Services Committee Meeting (K. Dilworth)

10

7:00 P.M. Maintenance Committee Meeting (J. Cross)

7:00 P.M. Community Relations Committee Meeting (L. Stark)

16

17

(ZOOM)

FRIDAY

7:00 P.M. Community Center Committee Meeting

4

5

11

12

18

19

25

26

(ZOOM)

(B. Staples/L. Stark/G. Urquhart)

(J. Castro/E. Douglass)

7:00 P.M.

SATURDAY

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Health Fair 2021 Presented by the Community Relations RV Big Mall (L. Stark)

Cancer Awareness

Support Group Meeting (J. Castro)

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21

27

28

Happy Fathers’ Day

22

7:00 P.M. Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

29

7:00 P.M. Legal & Management Meeting Management Office Conference Room (J. Castro)

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24

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*(ZOOM) – Confirmed Committee Meetings

7:00 P.M. Parking Committee Meeting (J. Castro)

7:00 P.M. Commercial Services Committee Meeting (ZOOM) (T. Mercer)

9:45 A.M. New Cooperator Orientation (C. Diaz)

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