THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 53 No. 11
November 2017
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Cha - Ching Rochdale!
Cooperative stands to collect $1,337,595 in energy rebates by year’s end See President’s Message - Page 2 Community Center ribbon cutting highllights
Season’s Greetings From the Rochdale Village Board of Directors Management, Maintenance, Power Plant, Public Safety teams and the Bulletin Office.
On Page 17 General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4
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Public Safety Report - Pg. 7
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Poetry Corner - Pg. 16-17
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Board Resolutions - Pg. 21-24
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The Rochdale Village Bulletin ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Mario Turner Jean Hall Tim Mercer Treasurer Barbara Staples Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Joe Evans Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Tim Mercer Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams Gary Casimir (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Tim Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Maryam Hubbard Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Jean Hall Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem Parking Clifton Stanley Diaz 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 Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones Public Safety Chief Victoria Pearson Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco Human Resource Director Dolores Benner General Counsel William R. Greenspan
November 2017
President’s Message
- by Jean Randolph-Castro
Greetings Cooperators, It seems like I just wrote this year’s first president message and here we are closing out 2017 already! With the holiday season upon us, I want to express the joy I have with what we have accomplished in our community. Many of us are planning and preparing for this time of the year for shopping, holiday parties, and having dinner with families and friends. I want us to be mindful as we have our guests celebrate with us that they do so responsibly. I would like to offer a few holiday safety tips. Many of us have already put up our Christmas trees and lights, but we should be sure to turn off or unplug lights when we are sleeping or away from home. If you are going out and you have and will be consuming any alcohol beverage, please do not drive but instead get a ride or a taxi. In addition, a good housekeeping rule is to empty your garbage often as to deter unwanted guests (pest). This is one of my favorite times of year and I hope that we all have a safe, happy, healthy and blessed holiday season . Holiday Decorations I am excited to report that this year we will be decorating all 20 of our buildings as well as both Malls. With the assistance of our Maintenance and Purchasing Departments, we have secured decorations for the entire campus including new lights for the light posts, life-sized Christmas figurines, wreaths, tinsel, etc. By purchasing the decorations and having our staff put it up, we were able to save the money we would spend on an outside contractor providing the same thing. The plus side of this is, we own it, we can store it and reuse again year after year. Community Center Ribbon Cutting Our Community Center is finally completed and I am pleased to
announce that we will have the ribbon cutting on November 30, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. The festivities will take place on the front lobby in the Community Center in front of the Grand Ballroom. National Grid Rebate for Boilers As you know, we are finalizing the installation of our new boilers. I am overjoyed to announce that in a meeting with management recently, National Grid has confirmed that Rochdale will receive a rebate in the amount of $1,337,595. This is a huge boost to the corporation’s bottom line in a year, we are doing so well already with our budget. The rebate is possible because we are upgrading our boilers to higher efficiency, which also will produce additional savings for the months and years to come on our energy bills. National Grid is scheduled to conduct an inspection in early December and subject to that, we should receive the rebate before the end of the year.
Jean Randolph-Castro
2012 – No Increase 2013 – No Increase 2014 – 2.5%Increase 2015 – 2.5%Increase 2016 – No Increase 2017 – No Increase 2018 – No Increase
Last Month’s President’s Message My fellow Cooperators, it has become apparent to me that there was some confusion with my message last month. Please understand that there is no carrying charge increase planned for 2018. The Board and Management does not take carrying charge increases lightly. They are only implemented if there is a direct need e.g. budgetary balancing or imperative capital repair work. We take the budget very seriously and pride ourselves on keeping tight control of expenses while providing the best services possible. Below is a timeline of carrying charge increases for the last 7 years that can only be achieved through strict budgeting, sound Board and management overseeing all projects.
My president’s message was not a warning of impending increases but served as a Q & A meant to answer frequent Shareholder questions about new kitchens, building multi-level parking lots, new convectors and increasing the amount of public safety on staff. I then went into some detail on the costs surrounding those requests. The over arching theme was to let cooperators know that we would love to honor all your request for upgrading your apartments and most importantly parking and convectors, but we must keep in mind to be ready and willing to pay an increase. We are in a good financial shape and many capital projects have been completed. However, there is still a long road ahead of us that will undoubtedly include an increase of some kind further down in the future. We are very much aware of the need to maintain affordable housing and the Board and Management will continue to work hard to keep Rochdale affordable and a safe community.
2010 – No Increase 2011 – No Increase
Have a joyous, safe holiday season. Love and peace to all.
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LIRR public safety escort program underway for holidays By Susan Van Brackle
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rom now until approximately January 2, 2018, Chief Victoria Pearson advised that Rochdale’s Public Safety Department, in concert with the 113th Precinct, is available to provide escorts from Locust Manor stop on Bedell Street, to the door for those that request it. Between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m., officers will provide coverage near the LIRR station then escort cooperators to the grounds in groups 3 and 4 where Rochdale’s Public Safety team continues the journey with residents to their doors. The service is active when most people are either commuting or in-transit during an evening out.
The complex currently has regular back up support via paid detail in the form of a sergeant and a police officer for increased security in our area. Chief Pearson at times opts to increase paid detail coverage from the 113th Precinct in order to better cover large events that occur on our grounds such as the Fall Festival and the Annual New Year’s Eve Ball. Mobile, task force and paid detail officers will be posted in the vicinity of the Locust Manor station to monitor potential instances of crime during the height of the holiday season. For easy access, keep Public Safety’s number in the contact list of your mobile phone, which is 718276-2400 along with their text number, which is 347-455-9373. Stay safe and happy holidays.
There is no Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting in December due to the Christmas holiday. Please note your calendars and enjoy this time with friends and family.
SANTA IS COMING TO TAKE PICTURES WITH YOU !!! AT THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE BIG MALL (CENTER OF THE MALL)
“PICTURES WITH SANTA” IF YOU MISSED THE LAST EVENT, HERE IS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO CAPTURE THE MOMENT!!!!!! Photos with Santa 2017 Dates Saturday, December 09
10 AM - 3 PM & 4 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, December 16
12 PM - 6 PM
Saturday, December 23
4 PM - 8 PM
Sunday, December 24
10 AM - 6 PM
Rochdale Village Children Christmas Party
Approved By the Board for Posting until December 25, 2017
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ROM PUBLIC SAFETY INTERCOM & BUZZER SAFETY
Make the best use of your buzzer and intercom. Instruct guests to use the intercom when they arrive and only buzz in people that you absolutely know are expecting to visit. If your intercom is not currently working, inform the area’s Group Manager then arrange for guests to notify you beforehand that they are coming. Discourage drop-in visitors in order to better ascertain who is potentially a friend or foe. Stay safe RV!
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Monthly Report Monthly Report
-- by by Marion Marion Scott Scott
General Manager’s Monthly Report for October 2017
MANAGEMENT PROSPECTIVE Managers of community properties both large and small face an array of problems each month. The most challenging are rent collection [carrying charges] and apartment sales. Often times we don’t give enough credit to the fine work the Legal Department and Allocations and Sales Department are required to produce. Accordingly, we Conceptualized rendering of Mall #1 facade after rehabilitation. are extending kudos to them It was not an easy task because their rent collection and cross the board. when over a 30-month period and sales activity have a the vacancies ballooned to major impact on the financial APARTMENT SALES Curb Appeal plays a 127. However, Liz Herold, success and potentiality of the large role in determining a Carrie Morrow and Denise cooperative corporation. property’s value, and the first Edwards (now assisting in thing anyone notices about maintenance) accepted the RENT COLLECTION Rent is the vitality of a Rochdale Village. That’s the challenge and have blissfully property and the connecting steak, but someone has to sell reduced the 127 vacancies link between providing services the sizzle and pick potential to three unsold or assigned and maintaining quality of life coop buyers who are both units. That is an outstanding feat and we cannot thank for the residents. A primary eligible and suitable. Eligible and suitable them enough. rule of cooperative living is that everyone pitches in their residents are a priority. fair share. This is particularly Our low vacancy count has COMMERCIAL SPACE It took years for the true when it applies to their enabled us to become more circumspect with potential world to come to Co-op monthly carrying charges. Our rent collection incoming residents. Credit City, and now it abounds policy is administered evenly checks, background checks with all kinds of shopping and across the board in fairness and home visits are conducted opportunities. From Macy’s to everyone. For those who on all prospective residents. to Panera’s to P.C.Richards. are unable or unwilling to pay We understand that prudent The 2nd floor in the big mall there are ramifications from tenant selection will mitigate has been empty since the against future issues. bowling alley fell through the legal department. The halcyon days of eons ago (no pun intended.) Delinquent rent stood After years of fruitless $1.7 million in 2009 and is Rochdale has returned when now at $1.2 million today. from 1995 to 2007 there were effort and countless real This marked decline in only a handful of apartments estate and marketing agents outstanding carrying charges vacant and unsold. From the Rochdale mall is gaining and vacated balances is in 2007 to 2009, the lack of traction as a fertile place to direct correlation with the sales activity caused the lease and place a thriving effort and dedication of Ms. vacancies to increase to an enterprise. We are on the Debrina Reid in applying the unmanageable 127 unsold cusp of leasing to multiple businesses as follows: rent collection policy evenly apartments!
Full Service Jewelry Store - A full service jewelry store is currently under construction at the entrance of Mall 1. This store is planned to feature a full gamut of services from upscale sales to jewelry repair and cleaning. Hibachi Grill and Chinese Buffet – A full sit down restaurant with a 12,000 square foot open layout featuring an assortment of Chinese and American cuisine. This will also include a Japanese style hibachi grill with items grilled on the spot at the customer’s request. Full Service Gym – Currently in negotiations for a full service gym interested in renting 20,000 square feet of space on the second floor of Mall 1. This sprawling space would feature an assortment of free weights, machines, treadmills, recumbent bikes and Astroturf. Personal training classes would also be available with plans as low as $20 per month. Physical Therapist – Also currently in negotiations is a physical therapist that is very interested in 5,000 square feet on the second floor of Mall 2 where the suites are. This would entail a full reconfiguring of the suites turning them into essentially one large space. Moreover, those are just some of potential vendors that have recently shown interest in Rochdale’s commercial space.
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Community Center Profit & Loss Statement year-to-date
Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement as of
September 30, 2017
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village, Inc. Balance Sheet FY 2017 and FY 2018 Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2017 and 2016FY 2018
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging 2016 FY 2017
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Public Safety Report
- by Victoria Pearson
Public Safety Monthly Report October 2017 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of OCTOBER 2017. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.
SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 2773 MAINTENANCE CALLS: 489 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3262 INCIDENT REPORTS: 162
LOITERING: During the month of OCTOBER 2017, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to total of (19) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows: 1. Conditions corrected – (11) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave. 2. Unfounded – (8) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 3. Responded – (3) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations 4. Violations issued – Zero (0) violation for loitering were issued 5. Non-compliant of directives to leave – Zero (0)
MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1640 ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: TOTAL: VIOLATIONS ISSUED:
52
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:
0
EVICTION(S):
3
For the month of OCTOBER 2017 there were (9) arrests. The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.
VIOLATIONS
DVR UNIT ACTIVITY RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 17 1 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 43 2 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 0 3 4 ARREST INCIDENTS 9 5 FIRE INCIDENTS 2 6 TOTAL INCIDENTS 71 7 8 9 TOWED VEHICLES 10 The Public Safety Department towed fourteen (14) vehicles during 11 12 the month of OCTOBER for violation of parking rules on the 13 complex. 14 *SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced. VERTICALS: SPECIAL VERTICALS: TOTAL:
1755 62 1817
TOWING: WARNING ISSUED: TOTAL:
14 00 14
ESCORTS:
133
9 0 9
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT Illegal Move out 3 Illegal Move in Negligence Harboring a Pet Noise Complaint Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Language Loitering Illegal Sublet/Occupant Damage to Rochdale Property Littering Failure to Comply Reckless Endangerment Dispute Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance Criminal Activities Fire Hazard Urinating/Defecation in Public Disturbing the Peace Gas Leak Trespass Odor Harassment Barbecue on Terrace Throwing things out the window Illegal Parking Health Hazzard Resisting Arrest Offensive Apt. Odor Bulk/Improperly Discarded Garbage Refusing to show ID Unauthorized Air Conditioner Theft of Property Vandalism Deep Freezer Total
4 2 3 8 3 3 2 4 2 5 4
2 2 1 1 1 1 1 52
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Monthly Report
- by Pius Kwarteng-Danquah
Contract Summary/Status — October 2017 LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE 6, 7 & 8 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: Building Numbers 2, 4, 7, 9, 17- 20 completed end of December, 2016. Minor Façade repairs for Building Numbers 13, 14, 15 & 16 completed end of September. SHOPPING CENTER: 1. Project Schedule: Construction be gan, October 2016. Completion – October, 2017. 2. Contract Amount: $1,760,000 Bathrooms are scheduled to be completed in the following phases:
Phase 3 is in progress.
Monumental Storefront – In progress Men and women restrooms – In progress Club Lounge - Completed end of August, 2017 Red Brick – Completed end of May, 2017 Senior service Center – Completed end of April, 2017 Servery – Completed end of April Boardroom - Completed mid - January NORC- Completed mid- January 2.
Project Schedule: Construction began in April of 2016. Completion, September 2017.
3.
Contract Amount: $1,765,000
1.
Phase 1 - Men’s bathroom completed mid-March, 2017.
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Phase 2 - Women’s bathroom completed mid-August, 2017.
3.
Phase 1 - ADA bathroom completed end of August, 2017.
COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF: Work on parapet wall completed end of October, 2016. PARKING LOT #3: Project began May 8th, 2017.
4.
Phase 3 - Hallway renovation began February, 2017. Estimated completion, end of October.
Phase 1- May 8 to May 19 (Completed) Phase 2- May 22 to June 2 (Completed) Phase 3- June 5 to June 16 (Completed)
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Phase 3 - Storefront doors installation in progress.
WALKWAY REPAIRS: Project started July 24, 2017- In progress.
COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: 1. Community Center Interior Work: Phases 1 & 2 completed end of October, 2016.
PARKING LOT #6: Project completed end of December, 2016. Repair work completed mid-June, 2017. SPRAY PARK:
Community Center Club Lounge
Playground 1 - Completed end of June. Playground 3 - Completed end of June. ROOF LEAK RENOVATION: 1. Building 7A, Apt. 13E (Completed, February, 2017) 2.
Community Center – Room 18 (Completed, February, 2017)
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Community Center – Club Lounge & Ladies Rest room (Completed, March 2017)
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Building 2C, Apt 13C (Completed, April 2017)
5.
Big Mall Entry Canopy Roof (Completed, April 2017)
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Building 4B, Hallway (Completed, April 2017)
7.
Advantage Care (Completed, April 2017)
8.
Rochdale Outlet Mall (Completed, April 2017)
9.
Subway(Completed, August 2017)
10.
Bed, Bath and Beyond (Completed September 2017)
LAUNDRY ROOM: HVAC unit installation- In Progress ASBESTOS RECORDS (Reorganizing Files): Project completed end of May, 2017.
Mall #1 Atrium and second floor renovations
Rest room upgrades in Mall #1 and Community Center
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Happenings around Rochdale Village ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cooperators’ Community Room & Storage Room Rules and Regulations BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOMS Room Rentals: The cost of renting the room is $50.00. Money orders only, payable to Rochdale Village, Inc. Monthly Reports: All documents (monthly calendars, receipts, accounting sheets and money orders) are due in the Board office no later than the 5th of each month. Room Supplies: The key holder will submit a request to purchase supplies when needed no more than four (04) times a year, utilizing the monies allocated for this purpose. For major purchases such as equipment, furniture,
blinds, etc., the request will be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors/ Management for approvals. Refunds: In order to receive a refund, you must submit a written request for cancellation at least three (3) weeks prior to your scheduled event. Refunds will be process and returned to the cooperator. Exceptions: extreme emergency such as death, accident or severe illnesses. BUILDING COOPERATOR FREE STORAGE ROOMS Seasonal items: Three (3) items per household. All items can remain in storage for one (1) year maximum. We will
attempt to contact cooperators with a written request up to three (3) times to request removal or update of your items within thirty days (30). Items left in storage rooms after the due date stated on the third written notice will be disposed of. Exceptions: extreme emergency such as death, accident or severe illnesses.
NEW INFORMATION FROM MANAGEMENT AND SUB-COMMITTEE
Renovation and Changes: All free storage spaces are going to undergo a clean out and renovation. All cooperators will be given 30 days notice to remove items during this time so that the renovations can The storage room will be be completed in a timely open a minimum of eight (8) manner. A portion of times per year (April, June, the existing space will September, November, two continue to remain free times in December and two times in January) to store items. and a portion will become paid secure storage space. This renovation will also Rochdale Village, Inc. is not responsible for items left in the include new storage racks for the free storage space. storage rooms.
RV Public Safety jump starts holiday donations for annual bike giveaways By Susan Van Brackle
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ochdale’s ‘Angels of the Shield’, as some members of RV’s Public Safety are called, have already gotten a jump start on their holiday gift giving initiative. This dedicated contingent of officers began their Christmas 2017 bike-a-thon by re-
portedly purchasing a record 50 bicycles for distribution to deserving youngsters in Southeast Queens. The number of bikes purchased this year is almost twice that of last year and steadily climbing. Plans are to distribute the gifts at multiple events occurring this season like the Annual Children’s Christmas Party in Roch-
dale Mall #1 hosted by the Community Relations Committee on Saturday, December 9 and at the King of Kings Foundation’ Annual Christmas Party hosted by the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Community Center Committee on Saturday, December 16. Special thanks to those Public Safety officers that have
contributed bike donations this year bringing happiness to the lives of so many children and parents during the holiday season like Officers Rosetta Love, John Finlator, Geraldine Huntley, Nathaniel Aycock, Bonnie Mason, Jose Padilla, Verda Bataille, Adolf Osback, Anthony Diggs and Chief Victoria Pearson.
Top 7 Holiday Safety Tips from RV Maintenance to Cooperators During the holidays it is very easy to create situations that could prove dangerous. Rochdale’s Maintenance department is sending these friendly reminders to help make the holidays safe for everyone. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Never pour used cooking grease down the drain. Freeze grease then discard it in a Zip Loc bag. Cooking on balconies is prohibited. Keep a watchful eye on flame heights while cooking. Keep holiday lighting away from draperies. Make sure that the oven is off and cool before cleaning. Never leave your apartment while food is cooking on the stove top or in oven. (It is so easy to forget) Discard Christmas trees in plastic bags and only bring them down during designated times.
Season’s Greetings to All!
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NORC Weekly Activity Calendar - December 2017
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Rochdale Village Senior Center - December 2017
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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ The thought of family at Thanksgiving
Paul Robeson
By Anthony Blake
By Ed Miller
I am all packed for my Greyhound bus ride The relaxing reclining seat what Greyhound will provide I got my Round Trip Ticket in my tote Destination being Richmond, Virginia It will be seven hours journey But it will be family I will see It will be togetherness what Thanksgiving is supposed too be The Turkey being perfectly craved I can tell you one thing, I won’t starve The food will be all laid out on the table being a spread I am just thinking on all the blessings of having a family Greyhound is bringing me back home where my life all began Greyhound has always been my beginning to end When my bus arrives in Richmond Family will meet and greet me My Thanksgiving will begin the moment I arrive Well, we arrived On-Time in Richmond at Five PM Family a waits At least Greyhound made sure I wouldn’t be late.
Giving thanks on this Thanksgiving By Alanda I. Edwards
Giving thanks on this Thanksgiving is not hard to do When you know how many blessings that God has done for you The sunshine bright the stars and moon glows and all things are in place He is keeping us in His Glorious Majesty This whole Human Race! So on this Thanksgiving Let’s give thanks and spend some cheer and love Giving thanks is easy on Thanksgiving to the precious one above!
I mentioned his name To a high school student The young brother smiled Did not know who I meant We walked down the hallway I tried to explain the name The singer, freedom fighter Black man, worldly fame He listened to me carefully My love was in my tone We reached the mailbox area He stopped to open his phone He punched in some letters The screen lit up all bright There was my Paul Robeson The young brother’s face alight He put the phone to show me My joy came and my tears He promised to learn about him Of Paul Robeson’s glory years These 92 years have taught me The struggles and the pain, And the great accomplishments It gets so hard to explain.
The RV Church Corner Why not visit a neighborhood house of worship here in the surrounding Rochdale Village community? Peace. The church of St. Bonaventure 114-58 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-0040 10 a.m. Mass Celebration 8:30 a.m. Morning Mass Celebrations: Mon., Wed., Fri. St. Benedict the moor 171-17 110th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-4018 Reverend Gordon P. Kusi, Pastor Reverend Stephen Jantuah Deacon Pascual Olivas Angela Lewis, Dir. Religious Ed. Noon & 5 p.m. Mass Celebrations 8:30 A.M. Morning Mass Celebrations: Tues., Thurs. Christ the King Church 145-39 Farmers Boulevard Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 718-528-6010 Pastor: Jeffry T. Dillon
www.christthekingsg.org Service Times: Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass: M-F 8:00 am; Sat. 9:00 a.m. Holy Days: 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study: 3rd & 4th Sundays Confession: Sat. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Shepherd’s House Open Bible Church (SHOBC) 134-30 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434 Sunday school - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience -10 a.m. Wednesdays - Bible Study & Prayer 7:30 pm Fridays - Deliverance Service 7:30p.m. Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church 143-22 109th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 Rev. John T. Simmons, Jr., Pastor Telephone: 718-658-8822 Email: brooksmemorial@aol.com
Website:
www.brooksmemorial.org
Church School: Adult: 9:00 a.m. Each Sunday Children & Youth: 10:00 a.m. First, Second & Third Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:15 a.m Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m. Jazz Communion Vespers: 5:00 p.m. Each Third Saturday of the Month Our Lady Of Light Parish St. Catherine of Sienna Church 118-22 Riverton Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. Sunday 8:00am and 12:00 p.m. St. Pascal Babylon 112-43 198th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. Lebanon Seventh-day Adventist
Church 131-72 223rd Street Laurelton, NY 11413 718-525-4630 Website: http://www.lebanonsda.org SERVICE TIMES:
Saturday: Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturday: Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday: Bible Study Class: 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting Power Hour: 12:00 Noon & 7:30 p.m. Youth REVIVE Service: 4th Weekend of the month: Friday 7:15 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of worship to attend. List your church! Email: rochdalebulletin@gmail.com
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The King of Kings Foundation, Inc. Rochdale Village Community Center Committee & Rochdale Village Board of Directors In Conjunction with
The Door Restaurant; H.E.R., Inc. Ralph’s Educational & Recreational Computer Services, Inc. Friends for Life & Krupt Mob Bike Club Q Chapter Praise Tabernacle Community Church
Presents Our TENTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY For Ages 4-16 years old
Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 Saturday, December 16th, 2017 3 P.M. - 7 P.M. Fun, Food and Gifts Free Raffle for Bikes Co-Sponsored by: Congressman Gregory Meeks, Assemblywomen Vivian Cook & Alicia Hyndman Senator Leroy Comrie, Councilmembers Adrienne Adams & Daneek I. Miller DJ Money, Pandora’s Magic Box, Seamorhan’s Catering.
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Rochdale Village Community Center &
Dr. Reverend Maria Hubbard In conjunction with
Rochdale Village Senior Center
Presents
A Free Holiday Gift Donation Event Come out and enjoy a free Gospel Concert Friday, December 22, 2017 Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Refreshments will be served Gifts Giveaway
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Hot meals, turkey giveaways and a ribbon cutting toast community in November By Susan Van Brackle
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he season of giving is well underway here at Rochdale Village. So far generous benevolence has been shown towards residents beginning right before the Thanksgiving holiday well up until the very end of November in the form of hot meals, turkey giveaways, musical performances and other gifts. There were select handbags and one-of-a-kind jewelry items given away at the African Market held in Rochdale’s Jewels Cafe beginning Wednesday, November 15 as well as a musical performance given by members of the Breath of Life Chorus. Next, on Thursday, November 16, a group of entrepreneurs from the Merchant Association for Rosedale, Laurelton, & Springfield (MARLS) visited the Jewel’s Café to
provide holiday dinners and surprise gift bags to our seniors (pictures on page 16). SS Elder Home Care, a member of the merchant association, also performed a seminar about home care services that are available for those in need. On Tuesday, November 21, President of the Board of Directors, Jean Castro, along with Board Secretary Joyce Williams and Committee Volunteer Ethel Gomez embarked on what began as a raffle of 25 turkeys donated by the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Key Foods Supermarket. Just as the raffle began, contractor John Kordistos from New Image Construction matched Key Foods’ turkey donation by contributing yet another 25 turkeys for a total of 50 turkeys to give away to very happy residents in the community (see pictures below).
By Wednesday, November 22, numerous hot meals arrived at the Rochdale Village Senior Center compliments of Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral Church as part of their wildly successful initiative ‘Feeding of the Multitude’. What a blessing those dinners were to the hungry, sick and shut-in. As if this all wasn’t already enough, on Thursday, November 30, members of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors held a ribbon cutting celebration to toast the Community Center’s restoration. Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz, Board President Jean Castro, Community Center Director Julia Shaw, General Manager Herbert Freedman, Assistant General Manager Jay Williams, NORC/ JASA Director Marie-Cendy Theophile and Senior Center Director
Sheree Shivers each addressed the microphone to welcome the community to the renovated structure (pictures on page 17). Residents dined on custom baked goods from Farnum’s Finest Gourmet Desserts, hors d’oeuvres from O.B.’s Bakery located in Rochdale’s Mall #1 and the Community Center’s decorations were provided by Bunch of Balloons. The season of giving is only just getting started. Festivities await from the Community Relations Committee, Senior Committee and Community Center Committee as they each ramp up for their annual holiday events. Be sure to note the dates on the flyers posted throughout this Bulletin. Season’s Greetings!
(Left to right, top left photo) Board Secretary Joyce Williams, Board President Jean Castro, Committee Volunteer Ethel Gomez; (Center photo): Ethel Gomez with Mr. Kordistos bringing in 25 extra turkeys purchased from Ideal Food Basket. All featured: Happy residents that won a turkey from the Board of Directors raffle/giveaway.
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Thanksgiving bounty is bestowed upon Rochdale Village Senior Center
Members from the Merchant Association of Rosedale, Laurelton and Springfield (MARLS) visited the Jewel Cafe on Thursday, November 16 to bestow food and lots of love to Rochdale’s elders (center, bottom left). Gifts from the African Market were also raffled to members of the senior center (bottom right). Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers and Recreation Coordinator, Evelyn Wilson, hosted this marvelous affair (top left to right)
Mario Turner, 2nd Vice President of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Youth Planning Committee takes a moment to pose with costumed characters from the Wizard of Oz on Halloween Night.
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Community Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrated with RV Community
Board President Jean Castro (center) cuts ribbon at ceremony flanked by (left to right) Assistant Manager Jay Williams, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Director Joe Evans, Assistant Secretary Maryam Hubbard, Secretary Joyce Williams and a host of neighbors, guests and friends.
Marie-Cendy Theophile is Director of JASA/NORC at the Rochdale Village Community Center.
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Please be a cheerful giver this holiday season ACCEPTING TOY DONATIONS FOR CHILDREN
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t’s only a few short days until Christmas 2017. Please extend your gift giving by donating “New Unwrapped Toys” (Dolls, Cars, Board games, Coloring Books, Crayons, and Gift Cards) etc. The gifts are being collected for the children of Jamaica Hospital and the Springfield
Family Shelter. We’re requesting that all donations will be given/collected by Tuesday, December 12 and are greatly appreciated. There are multiple collection bins throughout the Management and Community Center area. Please refrain from depositing clothiing or previously used toys in the bins and, no clothing please. Thank you and have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Happenings around Rochdale Village Remembering
Faye D. Daniels beloved family member, neighbor & friend It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Building 12 resident, Faye D. Daniels on Friday, November 24, 2017. She will be sorely missed.
City University of New York provides new training for public safety’s finest at RV By Susan Van Brackle
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ochdale’s Public Safety Officers are receiving peace officer training to become better equipped to contend with the changing world of law enforcement. Not only are they mandated to complete 105 hours of offsite training in police tactics through the City University of New York (CUNY) school system, they’re receiving research based instruction on best practices alongside other professionals in blue such as policemen, specialized investigators and campus safety officers. For a period of three weeks, Public Safety officers are learning curriculum-based methods for what’s new in the field of law enforcement and risk management. Chief Victoria Pearson is Rochdale’s current director that manages the public safety department. As a credentialed professor of criminal justice theory at the college level with an extensive background in law enforcement, she believes strongly in the power of training and education. According to Chief Pearson, “You have
to have as an underpinning, I believe for any profession, the theoretical base. So, once you have the theory in place, then the situation doesn’t matter. You’ll be able to respond appropriately. “Once you have that foundation of what policing is, what being a peace officer is about, what protecting the public means, you’ll respond intuitively and appropriately because there’s a research base.” Officers will be studying Defensive Tactics, Principals of Control, Professional Communications and more. Chief Pearson believes that ethics plays a strong role in adhering to the theory of public safety management. “When you look as the basis for ethics, you look at beneficence, non-maleficence, you look at fidelity, equity and you look at ‘do no harm.’ And, that’s really the ethical basis for all professions. Whenever you are studying a profession, one of the things you learn from doctor to lawyer to baker, is the ethics. And, those principles are the foundations for any profession so that really is the basis for public safety and that’s what makes for a better officer.”
If You See Something, Say Something. Call Public Safety at (718) 276-2400 or by Text at (347) 455-9373.
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BOARD OFFICERS
Informational Technology Kamal Saleem - Chair
Chairman of the Board - Clifton Stanley Diaz
Maryam Hubbard- Co-chair
President - Jean Randolph-Castro
Legal and Management Jean Randolph-Castro- Chair
First Vice-President - Talib Bey
Clifton Stanley Diaz-Co-chair
Second Vice-President - Mario Turner
Maintenance
Third Vice-President - Jean Hall
Joe Evans-Co-chair
Fourth Vice-President - Tim Mercer
Orientation
Secretary - Joyce Williams
Talib Bey- co-chair
Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
Parking
Seconded by: Joyce Williams
Tim Mercer - Co-chair
Secretary casts one vote.
Public Safety
Jean Hall - Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz Chair Talib Bey- Chair
Clifton Stanley Diaz - Co-Chair Assistant Secretary - Maryam Hubbard
Tim Mercer - Co-Chair
Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
Senior Citizens
Seconded by: Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro- Co-chair
Secretary casts one vote.
Gary Hawkins- Co-chair Youth Planning
Joyce Williams - Chair
Mario Turner - Chair
Treasurer - Barbara Staples
Gary Hawkins - Co-Chair
Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro
Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro
Secretary casts one vote.
Secretary casts one vote. TELEPHONE VOTE
Assistant Treasurer - Lisa Stark Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
R52-17:
Seconded by: Talib Bey
HOT TIPS NAIL SALON NEW LEASE
Secretary casts one vote.
WHEREAS, Dina's Beauty Plus Inc. D/b/a Hot Tips Nails Salon ("Hot Tips Nails
COMMITTEES
Salon") has agreed to sign a new lease with
Budget and Finance | Lisa Stark - Chair
Rochdale for a five (5) year option period; WHEREAS, Hot Tips Nails Salon has
Talib Bey - Co-chair Commercial Services | Tim Mercer - Chair
agreed to take one thousand two hundred and fifty
Ed Douglass - Co-chair
(1,250 square feet of space that they currently
Community Center | Jean Randolph-Castro - Chair
occupy in Mall 2; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are
Ed Douglass - Co-Chair Community Relations
Maryam Hubbard - Chair
Barbara Staples - Co-chair Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem - Chair
attached. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Dina's Beauty Plus Inc. d/b/a Hot Tips Nails Salon is
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approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of
amount of $22,500 to have Honest Ballot
Directors.
Association conduct a Continuance Election on
Talib Bey
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00
FOR
Stacey Francis
Clifton Stanley Diaz
P.M., where those that have not attended
Maryam Hubbard
previously will be asked to attend by voting; and WHEREAS, all of the records existing
Jean Randolph-Castro
Derrick Shareef
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
from the election are solely in the hands of the
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Honest Ballot Association.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the
ABSTAIN
Kamal Saleem
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves
UNABLE TO BE REACHED
the actions of the Election Committee in extending
Jean Hall
Tracey Irvin
the election and accepts the proposal from Honest
Timothy Mercer
Ballot Association in the amount of $22,500 to
DECIDED NOT TO VOTE DUE TO UNANSWERED
have Honest Ballot Association conduct a
QUESTIONS
continuance Election on Wednesday, October 11,
Earl Roberts
2017 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M..
Ten for, one abstention, three Board Members
FOR
unable to be reached and one decided not to vote
Talib Bey
due to questions that were unanswered. Motion
Maryam Hubbard
passed by telephone vote.
Jean Randolph-Castro
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
R53-17: WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village, Inc.
Stacey Francis
Election Committee had approved Honest Ballot
Tracey Irvin
Association to conduct the election for the Board
Kamal Saleem
WHEREAS,the presence of 1,940 shareholders was needed to achieve a quorum of
Timothy Mercer
AGAINST
Jean Hall Earl Roberts Derrick Shareef
ABSTAIN
of Directors held on October 4, 2017 from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.;
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Barbara Staples Eight for, six against, one abstention; motion passed by telephone vote.
which 1,876 were received in the form of in-person votes, voting proxies and attendance proxies, leaving Rochdale only 64 short of achieving a quorum; WHEREAS the Election Committee has determined to extend the election to obtain a quorum and is requesting approval of the Honest Ballot Association extension agreement in the
R54-17: WHEREAS, the Community Center stand-alone A/C unit which supplies cooling for the Ballroom space is fifty years old and is now beyond repair; WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is seeking a contractor to do a direct replacement of the
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existing A/C unit, to include new chiller,
Inc. implemented an amnesty program to allow
air-cooled condenser, controls, piping, valves,
illegal sublets that would otherwise qualify under
electrical components, insulation and all costs
HCR regulations to become shareholders;
associated with Filing Fees and/or Permits; WHEREAS, Requests for Proposals were solicited from several contractors producing the
prevalent and an amnesty program would help eliminate this illegal activity; WHEREAS, the proposed amnesty program
following results: BASE BID
would follow similar guidelines as the 1997
$149,500
program; and
$165,900
COMPANY
Seppas Corp. ITC
WHEREAS, subletting is still
WHEREAS, the open period for this
TurboChyll Company
$179,100
amnesty program would be from January 1, 2018
Rose Mechanical Corp.
No bid
through March 31, 2018.
No Bid
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Universal Heating & A/C
No Bid.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves
Cool Tech A/C
WHEREAS, Management has reviewed the
the implementation of an amnesty program for
proposals and recommends an award of contract to
illegal sublets subject to the approval of New
Seppas Corp. in the amount of $149,500, to be
York Homes and Community Renewal.
funded from HCR replacement reserves.
Moved by: Talib Bey
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale
Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro
Village Board of Directors approves award of
FOR
contract to Seppas Corp. in the amount of
Talib Bey
$149,500.
Eddie Douglass
Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
Jean Hall
Seconded by: Talib Bey
Maryam Hubbard
FOR Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef
Eddie Douglass Jean Hall
Joe Evans
Maryam Hubbard
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Jean Randolph-Castro
Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer Derrick Shareef
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
Kamal Saleem Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes. R55-17: WHEREAS, in 1997 Rochdale Village,
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Joe Evans Gary Hawkins Tim Mercer
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
Kamal Saleem Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes. R56-17: WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. now offers cooperators the option to upgrade their kitchen cabinets at an additional cost; WHEREAS, depending on apartment size and kitchen layout the current costs range from
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$2,480 to $3,180;
WHEREAS, all cooperators have paid
FOR
Talib Bey
Clifton Stanley Diaz
equity and are due an equity refund upon vacating
Joe Evans
Maryam Hubbard
apartment; and
Tim Mercer
WHEREAS, we now have the ability to
Derrick Shareef
have kitchen cabinet upgrades to be credited to a
Lisa Stark
shareholder's equity for the respective cost of
Joyce Williams
the cabinets. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves
Jean Hall
Jean Randolph-Castro Barbara Staples Mario Turner
ABSTAIN
Gary Hawkins
Eddie Douglass
the process of crediting the cost of kitchen
ABSENT
cabinet upgrades to shareholders' equity, subject
Kamal Saleem
to the approval of New York Homes and Community
Eleven for, three abstentions, one absent; motion
Renewal.
passes.
Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Joyce Williams
Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions Requiring Board Action - October 24, 2017
Meeting began: 7:35 p.m. Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President Jean Hall - 3rd Vice President Tim Mercer - 4th Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Maryam Hubbard - Assistant Secretary Barbara Staples - Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Edward Douglass - Director Joe Evans - Director Gary Hawkins - Director Derrick Shareef - Director Also present MSI Real Estate Herb Freedman - General Manager Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager
Lance Williams - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq., Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller Corey Jones - Director of Maintenance Victoria Pearson - Director of Public Safety Eugen Evans - House Congress Not Present Kamal Saleem - Director Gil Francisco - Facility Manager 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 (4) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn came at 9:00 p.m.
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Senior Citizens Committee Minutes for Wednesday, November 1, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Joyce William at 10:15 a.m. Prayer was also led by Ms. Joyce Williams.
Senior Christmas party. The party will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Decoration of the room for the party will be done on Monday, December 04, 2017 after lunch. Seniors present were encouraged to sign up for the party. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Breakfast was then served.
Joyce Williams
Jean Randolph-Castro
Condolences: Ms. Williams gave condolences to all who lost loved ones in the last month.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 3rd, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted,
Ms. Joyce Williams went on to discuss the plans for the Seniors Committee Members Christmas Party. The Senior Committee Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., was changed to the afternoon in order to host the Annual
THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE Joyce William, Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro- Co-Chair
Community Relations Committee Minutes for Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Meeting opened at 7 p.m., and was chaired by Maryam Hubbard. AGENDA: - Annual Children's Christmas Party - Autism Walk
ing awareness to our community. - More will be discussed on this matter at our next Community Relations Committee meeting. Annual Children's Christmas party: - The chairperson, Maryam Hubbard, discussed the areas that would need volunteers, to help this year’s Christmas Party run smoothly. The Christmas Party is being held Saturday, December 9th, 2017 in mall one (Big Mall). The hours are from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., all setup volunteers are expected to be present at 8 a.m.
Autism Walk: - The committee was introduced to cooperator Maryam Hubbard Deandra Perry. Ms. Perry is looking to work with the committee in organizing a walk for autism to be held in April during Autism month. The floor was open to Ms. Perry to explain in detail what she is looking to do concerning the walk for autism. - This year the committee will be doing something a little different for the gift giveaway in hopes that this will help orga- One of the reasons Ms. Perry would like to see this walk nize and allow the gift giveaway process to run smoothly. We in our community is that she is the mother of a child with autism. are introducing gift giveaway pre-registration. This will take Ms. Perry feels that she shouldn't have to go outside of her com- place Monday and Tuesday, November 13 and 14 in Community munity to participate and benefit from events such as an autism Rooms 6 and 7 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. All children being registered walk. Ms. Perry is hoping the walk will bring life-changing, help- must be registered by a Rochdale Village Cooperator with an ID ful information to the Rochdale Community and the families of that proves the address. The day of the party children must be acautistic individuals. companied by an adult to receive their gift. - The Community Relations Committee is definitely inter- Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m. ested in working with Ms. Perry in introducing autism and bring-
POST THIS HANDY SPECIAL CUTOUT ON YOUR FRIDGE. For all maintenance requests and repairs, please note the following group numbers and contacts for your convenience. Call (718) 276-5610 and dial the following extension for your circle:
Group 1: ext. 402 and 403, ring bell #304 in Bldg. 2 Group 2: ext. 405 and 406, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 5 Group 3: ext. 410 and 411, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 10 Group 4: ext. 413 and 414, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 13 Group 5: ext. 417 and 418, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 17
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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, November 9, 2017 The meeting opened at 7:05 p.m. and was chaired by Jean Hall.
compliant. Chair JH stated the board should hired a professional who specializes in ADA law to assist us in addressing this issue.
The following items and topics were addressed during Cooperators stated that if the exterminator is going to be conducting bombing the meeting: in the buildings then cooperators should be told in advance. (1) Group 1 Concerns: Mr. Melvin Geiger Building 16, Section A, 1st floor complaints about water bugs were raised. submitted the following letter: In fact, it was stated that a cooperator bagged a water bug in a plastic bag and brought to management. Jean Hall Things that the Maintenance Workers at Rochdale Village, Inc. should be equipped with: Maintenance Director, CJ stated that each year when the filters are being changed a mass extermination is done; the crawl spaces are addressed every A. Knowledge of the work at hand; two to three months and for water bugs they will have to put down seeds. B. Bring proper tools to do the job (if breaking a wall, you need covers for the floor for the falling debris and a dust Building 14 service door takes an extremely long time to close. The fire pan and broom for clean up after repairs); doors in building 14, 4C do not close correctly. C. When working in bath rooms workers must stop standing on toilets to work in ceiling. (I am sure this is the cause of Building 14, the ceiling in front of the community room has a leak. many broken toilet bowls in Rochdale: bring a ladder for the job); Building 15, M door hinge is broken. D. There is no follow up on restoring jobs to complete or finished (like the plasterer person says to the cooperator, Building 15 and Building 16, elevator tracks need to be cleaned. Workers “I’ll see you at 10 a.m. Monday” but if you don’t call they need to use a track brush or Brillo. never show up) This also apply to plumbers and handymen; and Cooperator Shawn Chandler – presented a petition with approximately 455 E. The workmanship at Rochdale Village Inc. is in great need signatures to improve laundromats in Rochdale Village Inc. The original of IMPROVEMENT! signatures will be submitted to the Board for their review. The petition summary and background states, Cooperators of Rochdale Village are Complaints from building 1 and building 4 regarding the hot water. requesting improvements to our laundromats. We need extended time to do Cooperators indicating the inconsistency of the water being hot makes it our laundry on the weekends and a clear policy for refunds and repairs. We very difficult to take a shower because at times the water is ice cold. One need a 21st century coin machine that accepts bills and debit/credit cards. cooperator stated they had to let the water run for 15 minutes before the There is a phone app for cooperators to report broken machines, but it’s water got hot. In building 1 people from the B and C section complained not posted in the laundromats or Rochdale Bulletin. The Action petitioned about the lack of hot water. Building 4 – Chair JH stated C section has the for states, We, the undersigned, are cooperators of Rochdale Village Inc. same issue with the lack of hot water. We request that our management company and the board of directors make the following changes. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, we want the Building 4, cooperators indicated that there still are no screens in the service laundromats to close at 12 a.m.. We also want the laundromat card machines hallway. Also, the floors in the service hallway are terrible. Building 4 houses to accept dollar bills, debit, and credit cards. We need a clear policy for a lot of contractors and the wear and tear on the service hallway floor needs refunds and repairs, contact information, the CSC Service Works phone app, to be addressed. In fact, there is a rug which is covering a large hole in the and uniform time clocks posted in the laundromats. service hallway. The contractors should be moved out of building 4. (5) Group 5 Concerns: There are still no screens in the service hallways. (2) Group 2 Concerns: Building 8 – six (6) weeks ago the hot water in The garbage cans in building 19 smell. In addition, can the workers please the “f” line, B section was shut down and the water has been inconsistent close the lids. since that time. No hot water! Building 19, 7th floor, Section C there are roaches. Also, the vent on the 7th The garbage dump in Group 2, there is black tar or grease – someone needs floor smells like smoke. to check on this and fix. In Building 19, the elevator grates are not cleaned. Also, need to check the Cooperator wanted to know when will the sprinklers be turned off? Reply – M door – Section B – must put a lot of pressure to open the door. they were shut down today. Building 19, water in the laundry room sink is slow. (3) Group 3 Concerns: Problem with hot water, Building 11, “B” section – we have the same problems as the other buildings have stated. ACTION Building 19, Section C, the odd elevator is always out of service. ITEM: Need to find out who has the building 11 storage room key. Building 19, there is also a mice problem. In Building 12 – the service door is an issue. The door is hard to open if you do not have a clicker. Also, there is a terrible smell in the service hallway – Building 20, back hallway is full of roaches --- approaching a health issue. recently the building has two sewer issues. But the smell should be addressed. Building 20, all the fire doors in the building do not close. (4) Group 4 Concerns: The issue of ADA compliant doors was brought up, specifically regarding the “M” door and the door by the laundry room. (6) SPECIAL PRESENTATION – Woodside Super Laundry It was also stated that other doors throughout the building are not ADA Inc.
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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, November 9, 2017 (Continued from page 26) • Some cooperators did not like the idea that the proposal included a price increase. Mr. John Kordistos of Woodside Super Laundry Inc. gave a presentation to the maintenance committee regarding his proposal for the extension of the laundry contract. • Cooperators feel new washers and new dryers should be made available – therefore if the current owner will not do it – the board should go out to bid. The detailed proposal was given to committee members for their review. The proposal outlined improvements such as: supply and install a new HVAC Many cooperators are not pleased with this owner because system, new ceilings, better lighting and new entrance doors. He indicated • the proposed improvements would cost approximately $538,000.00. his fee was reduced by the board in the beginning, so some feel his expertise in the laundry field is limited. Some of the comments and issues raised by committee members: • Information regarding that there is no app is not clear. • Problems with the machines and dryers are not fixed timely; need better way to communicate and identify when • Cooperators feel the issue of access to the laundry room should be further explored. It may be better to have access machines and/or dyers are not working. limited by a keri key entry. • To prevent people from leaving the laundry rooms with the Chair, Jean Hall asked the maintenance committee if they would recommend carts can a magnetic strip be placed close to the entryway? to the Board of Directors that the proposal for the extension of the laundry contract be granted. There were 23 votes for the extension and 9 votes against • Some felt the presentation proposal was not put together in a professional manner as it contained some cross outs. the extension. Accordingly, the maintenance committee will recommend that the current laundry contract be extended. • The issue of the machine where you can purchase the cards No further business requiring discussion the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. – can the coin machine take credit and/or debit cards?
Public Safety Committee Minutes for Thursday, November 9, 2017 Meeting attendees: Public Safety Committee Attendance Sheet forwarded
Chief Pearson took the floor: • Officers should be outside the booth in each circle. • Rochdale Security is beginning to computerize their paperwork. They are working with a private company and the data will be hack-free. Visitors: Officer Dearen from “Crime Prevention” • Rochdale is still enforcing the no 113 Precinct: Brandley, Edwards and O’Sullivan unauthorized pets in the community Public Safety: Chief Pearson, • Man exposed himself to adolescent DC 37: Khaliah Kweli – Political Action • Officers are being more assertive • Building 1 illegal activity is increasing Talib Bey Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017 • Taskforce will be in force soon – should be fully operational on November Time: Called to order: 7:00 p.m. 14th. Adjourned: 8:30 p.m. • Taskforce and Supervisors are being trained • All officers are now going to an academy Facilitator: Chairman, Talib Bey • Officer O’Sullivan stated there are additional officers in the back (plain Chairman Bey welcomed the visitors to the Public Safety Committee. We clothes). had a moment of prayer for Billy Green from Building 2 (98 years) and • Rochdale Village is a priority for O’Sullivan and he looks forward to Wanda Bermis from building 18 (61 years). working with Public Safety. Officers will be on foot patrol… no mobile. Mr. Bey opened the meeting handing out a crime prevention booklet to the Khaliah Kweli spoke on “Constitution Convention Amendment: Committee. He and officers continue to tell the Committee Members to be • This constitution trumps all laws and we should vote NO. If the majority aware of their surroundings during the holiday season and do not leave any votes yes we open the doors for anything to happen. Delegates will be personal property unattended (i.e. running/opened cars). Also mentioned: If chosen; and it would be the delegates that make the decisions/amendment. at all possible, try not to use your credit card at gas stations; people are now Whatever change they make will be in place for the next 20 years. stealing tires. • November 6th is the last day to apply for • Suggestion to work with your credit card company to track your credit absentee ballot. card. Lights on the side of building 3 & were fixed by the city. Question was asked about a sign in the buildings about someone with a gun: Next Meeting: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. • Last Tuesday, October 30th, someone with a gun (believe to be the “Snow Gang” member) was spotted, chased down, and apprehended. Mr. Bey then introduced Mr. Williams and allowed him to take the floor. Talib Bey, Chairperson Mr. Williams briefly spoke about his firm, “Impact”, and what they do. Tina Young, Secretary
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Community Center Committee Minutes for Thursday, November 16, 2017 Meeting attendees: Community Center Committee - Attendance Sheet forwarded
Jean Randolph-Castro
Ed Douglass
A hand band and raffle tickets will be given at the door Five (05) door prizes will be given. The photographer can to the location to see the specific area where photos will be taken. Photos will cost $10.00.
Time: Called to order: 7:08 p.m. Adjourned: 7:45 p.m.
Decoration of the Grand Ballroom will be done on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. There will be a meeting with Security regarding the time Security personnel will be needed and who will be working in assigned areas for the night.
Facilitator: Chairperson, Jean Randolph-Castro Meeting was opened by Chairperson, Ms. Jean Randolph-Castro New Business: New Year’s Eve Party Preparations The Committee decided on the following for the New Year’s Eve Preparation:
Old Business: Next Meeting: Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 7 p.m. Jean Randolph-Castro, Chairperson Eddie Douglass, Co-Chair Tina Young, Secretary
Tickets were distributed. Assignments given to members as to which tasks they will perform.
Community Center Committee Minutes for Thursday, October 19, 2017 Meeting attendees: Community Center Committee - Attendance Sheet forwarded
Jean Randolph-Castro
Ed Douglass
Time: Called to order: 7:00 p.m. Adjourned: 7:45 p.m. Facilitator: Co-Chair, Edward Douglass Meeting was opened by
Co-Chairperson, Edward Douglass New Business: New Year’s Eve The Committee agreed on the following for New Year’s Eve: - Committee Colors - Black & Gold - Table Clothes - Black & Gold - Center Pieces - Vases with Black & Gold Flowers (Tina & Norma will look for flowers) - Mixed Noise Makers - D.J. - Doctor Bob Lee - Lighting - Jean will use 2 for 1
- Tickets - Jean to order tickets - Door Prizes - Ed will take care: 5 prizes
We will have Bands - Once ticket is paid for person will receive a band - Age requirement: 25 - Dress Code : No Sneakers, Construction Boots, Sagging/Baggy Pants
- We need someone for Coats and Bathroom - We are looking for a photographer Old Business: We decided to go eat at the Smoke BBQ Pit (18-20 people) Next Meeting: Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. Jean Randolph-Castro, Chairperson Eddie Douglas, Co-Chair Tina Young, Secretary
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Please observe pedestrians walking through crosswalks. Come to a full STOP in campus parking lots and at driveway stop signs. Thank you. Chief Pearson.
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE PRESENTS
MASQUERADE NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2017 Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom
169-137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 10 P.M. — 4 A.M Doctor Bob Lee of WBLS & Crew
JOIN US AS WE BRING IN THE NEW YEAR 25 YEARS & OLDER Gold & Black Attire **No Sneakers, No Construction Boots, No Baggy Pants**
Ticket Prices: $30 in advance & $35 at the door
**MONEY ORDERS ONLY** Purchasing table preferred** TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 For tickets contact: Jean Castro 347-229-8514
Eddie Douglass 718-813-0984
Debbie Brown 347-561-8390
Clifton Stanley Diaz 718-309-2203
Bro. Bob Williams 718-525-4829
Rose Hodgson 718-527-2048
Norma Dean 718-276-2606
Tina Young 718-614-8163
Board Office 718-276-5700 Ext. 336 Approved by the Board for posting until January 01, 2018
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