THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 54 No. 11
October 2018
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
Rochdale Village Board of Directors
2018 Election Winners Clifton Stanley Diaz
1,338 Votes
Maryam Smith-Hubbard 1,335 Votes
Barbara Staples 1,306 Votes
Talib Bey 1,279 Votes
Glynis A. Urquhart 948 Votes
Photo Highlights of the ”Our Time” Black Tie Affair - Page 16 & 17 President’s Report - Pg. 2
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General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4
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Happenings Around RV - Pg. 9
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Breast Cancer Walk - Pg. 14
Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Mario Turner Jean Hall Timothy Mercer Treasurer Barbara Staples Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Maryam Hubbard
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglas Joe Evans Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Tim Mercer Kamal Saleem Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams Mark Busgang (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Maryam Smith-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/Maryam Hubbard 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
The Rochdale Village Bulletin
October 2018
President’s Message
- by Jean Randolph-Castro
Greetings Cooperators, Board Election
I want to take the opportunity to thank all the cooperators who came out to vote at the Board Election on October 03, 2018. You ensured that a quorum was reached which saved Rochdale over $20,000, the cost to extend the election for another day. It is very important to come out to vote and let your voices be heard. This enables the Board to move forward ensuring that cooperators concerns and needs are always met. Congratulations to the five (5) winners who won great prizes from the voting incentive. Unfortunately some winners would like to stay anonymous, but we would like for the community to know who received these great prizes. The Board has been working very hard to keep Rochdale Village afloat, affordable and a viable community for every cooperator. We are in a great financial position but there is still much to accomplish. We are entertaining the possibility of having new convectors installed in every apartment. This project would be a huge undertaking so we want to make sure we cover all basis. The board of directors and management will be meeting with a number of contractors, engineers and representatives from HCR to discuss this project as well as a number of other very important projects to keep Rochdale sustainable. Some of the other projects to be evaluated are a new elevator at the large mall (to accommodate new tenants Hibachi Grill and Crunch), new compactors in each building, renovating all lobby entrances and upgrading surveillance equipment just to name a few. I will be sure to report in further detail after our meeting which is scheduled for mid-November.
Building Community Rooms & Building Storage Rooms For the upcoming New Year, we will be enforcing the proper use of both the community rooms and storage rooms to ensure that the rooms are being used in accordance with the rules & regulations. The sub-committee will be meeting with all the key holders early in January to discuss the community rooms’ use, any concerns they may have and entertain questions from key holders. All storage room key holders need to be consistent and adhere to the opening time schedule of the storage rooms. The rooms will be opened five (5) times based on scheduled months during the year. The months are as follows: January, April, June, September, and December. It is at the discretion of the key holder to open the room for a cooperator if needed outside of the scheduled months. Let me reiterate, ONLY SEASONAL ITEMS are to be stored in the free storage. With that being said hopefully there will be no reason to open the storage rooms at any other time. Items must be marked and labeled accordingly.
Past Events
Jean Randolph-Castro
the Elite Marching Band for always supporting the Rochdale Village Community. Thank you to everyone who donated, contributing to the success of the cancer walk. I am very grateful and appreciative for all the support that is being given to those in the community suffering with cancer. The Annual Black Tie Affair was also a huge success. We had a number of employees, Board Members, and 113th Precinct Officers who were honored for their hard work and dedicated service to Rochdale Village.
Upcoming Events
We are looking forward to a number of upcoming events as we approach the holiday season. The first ever Winter Festival is scheduled for Saturday, December 08, 2018, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. This festival will take place indoors, in the Grand Ballroom and Redbrick Area. Only 70 spaces will be sold, 10 of which will be for food vendors. ALL food vendors will be located on the Redbrick Area. Spaces are sold on a first come, first serve basis. The cost to reserve a space is $25.00.
This year’s Annual Cancer Awareness walk was a huge success. We were pleased to have representatives from The American Cancer Society walk with us this year. Senator James Sanders and Council member Donovan Richards also came out to show their support to Rochdale Village. Thank you to the Public Safety Officers, Ms. Rosetta Love, the Angels of the Shield for their generous donation and continued support every year. Registration for the winter And we would also like to thank festival are on the following Mr. Larry Carthan, Director of dates and times: (Continued on page 9)
The next meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday, November 26, 2018 at 7:45 p.m. in rooms 11/12/13. Please note your calendars.
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Community elects Rochdale Board of Directors for 2018-19 Monday night’s first official board meeting • Public Safety Comm. Co-Chair on October 24 opened with title assignments for his year’s co-op elections resulted in executive officers and designations of committee Barbara Staples, Treasurer successful appointments of four returning responsibilities for the newly elected group, • Community Relations Committee CoChair and one new officer to the Rochdale Village which are as follows: Board of Directors. A quorum was reached on the Lisa Stark, Assistant Treasurer first go round of voting that took place Wednesday, Clifton Stanley Diaz, Chairman of the Board • Budget & Finance Committee Chairperson October 3, 2018. The minimum number required • Orientation Committee Chairperson was 1,946. A voting quorum is reached when • Parking Committee Chairperson Joyce Williams, Secretary representatives from an estimated 33% of the • Legal and Management Co-Chair • Senior Citizens Committee Chairperson occupied Rochdale Village apartments comes out • Public Safety Committee Co-Chair to vote. According to certified scores provided by Jean Randolph-Castro, President Maryam Hubbard, Assistant Secretary Honest Ballot Association, there were: • Community Center Committee Chairperson • Community Relations Committee • Legal & Management Committee Chairperson 198 Attendance Proxies Chairperson • Information Technology Co-Chair 522 Voting proxies and • Senior Citizens’ Committee Co-Chair 1,393 in person votes Kamal Saleem, Director 2,113 Total voters Talib Bey, 1st Vice President • Environmental Conservation Committee Chairperson Certified true and accurate results, as • Public Safety Committee Chairperson • Information Technology Chairperson per Honest Ballot Association, for each of the • Budget & Finance Co-Chair • Orientation Committee Co-Chair candidates are: Joe Evans, Director nd Mario Turner, 2 Vice President • Maintenance Committee Co-Chair Highest Votes Winning 3-Year Terms • Youth Planning Committee Chairperson 1,338 Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass, Director 1,335 Maryam Smith-Hubbard Jean Hall, 3rd Vice President • Community Center Committee Chairman 1,306 Barbara Staples • Maintenance Committee Chairperson • Commercial Services Co-Chair Election Results for the Remaining Timothy Mercer, 4th Vice President Gary Hawkins, Director and Candidates • Commercial Services Committee • Senior Citizens Committee Co-Chair 1279 Talib Bey Chairperson • Youth Planning Committee Co-Chair 948 Glynis Urquhart • Parking Committee Co-Chair By Susan Van Brackle
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Monthly Report Monthly Report
-- by by Marion Marion Scott Scott
General Manager’s Monthly Report for September 2018 BOARD ORIENTATION We have not held a Board orientation for several years. Boards and their managing agent function best when they work together as a team. Ideally, the two parties collaborate to implement policy, carryout 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. In the past we have held the session several weeks after the elections. We must always remember who the employers are. The board is the client and the managing agent is the agent, and there is a contractual relationship that defines the relationship. The day long orientation begins with breakfast and lunch and provides information so the board can make informed decisions regarding capital expenditures and get a feel for the operational function of each department. It’s important for board members and property managers not to overstep their prescribed boundaries, but we know people are fallible and
Bedell Street’s parking lot 7 gets major overhaul with LIRR repairs nearby.
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, BoardManager dynamics will be fully explained and will lead to greater understanding of what it takes to run an efficient housing company. From our prospective the board is always right, because they are the customers.
past but it is worth reiterating, the relationship between managers and board members is built upon a foundation of trust. It should be understood that the betterment of the property is a common goal for both parties even if there are differences in opinion on how to get there. Ultimately, deference should be given to the professionals with issues that occur in day-to-day operations. That way there is some distance between the board and the employees. More collaborative efforts between board and management can be explored during projects that affect the residents. Board members providing management with insight from BETTER BOARD & MANAGEMENT RELATIONS a resident’s perspective as It has been stated in the well as their opinion based on
their respective professional experience, is welcomed and effective. The board orientation is elementary and fundamental for new members to both be informed and begin developing a working relationship with the management team. A well-informed board can better address questions or concerns raised by the community possibly quelling issues before they ever reach the manager. Coincidentally, the board has a unique perspective as both volunteer and resident that must be taken into consideration by their managing agent. After all, they have a vested interest in the place they call home and their opinions or ideas should not be readily dismissed. Board members have a stronger bond to the shareholders for which we are all here to serve. The ultimate conclusion is that both management and the board learn from each other. A team based approach where the board and management work together but who have roles that are clearly defined make for a productive atmosphere.
ROCHDALE VILLAGE IS A SMOKE FREE ZONE
No smoking within 50 FEET OF THE PROPERTY. That includes on benches, in stairwells, on the grounds or vaping.
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village, Inc. CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT Fiscal Year 2019 (for the 5 months ended August 31, 2018
Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2017, 2018 and 2019
Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2019
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2017 AND FY 2018
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2018
Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2017 AND FY 2018 vs. Budget
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Public Safety Report
- by Victoria Pearson
Public Safety Monthly Report September 2018
Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of SEPTEMBER 2018. Public Safety maintains twenty-four-hour coverage.
COMPLAINTS: 1. During the month of SEPTEMBER 2018, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Officers responded to (31) loitering and (73) noise complaints from Cooperators. The Task Force encountered (39) counts of loiterers while conducting interior & exterior patrols. 2.
All Complaint Conditions corrected – (26) loiterers complied with both Officers and Task Force directives to leave and (37) noise complaints corrected by Officers on patrol.
3. All Unfounded Complaints – (5) unfounded loitering complaints by Officers on patrol and (36) unfounded noise complaints by Officers on patrol. 4.
Loitering individuals & noise complaints - non-compliant of directives – A total of (18) violations were issued for loitering (9) issued by Task Force and (9) issued by Officers on patrol. A total of (8) violations issued for noise complaints (5) issued by Task Force and (3) issued by Officers on patrol.
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Complaint Responses – (31) for loiterers, (73) for noise complaints. A total of (104) quality of life of violations were issued. Public Safety Staff both Task Force and Officers on patrol responded to complaints.
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Violations issued – A total of (88) violations were issued for loitering, noise and other quality of life violations.
For the month of SEPTEMBER 2018 there was (1) arrest. The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community. DVR Unit Activity Risk Management Incidents 9 Investigations Incidents 21 Violations issued 2 Arrest Incidents 1 Fire Incidents 0 Total Incidents 33 TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES • Task Force Responses – Task Forces responded to (14) loitering and (1) noise complaints calls from Dispatch. • Conducted (111) Verticals. • Issued (34) violations including (9) for loitering & (5) for noise. (39) Loiters were encountered and complied. • (1) C-Summons • NYPD (1) Arrest TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed (11) vehicles during the month of SEPTEMBER for violation of parking rules on the complex. *Special Vertical Patrols by Rochdale Public Safety Officers and Supervisors: (113) Special Verticals were conducted of the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots by Officers and Supervisors on patrol, to curtail unlawful activities.
VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR, PARKING LOT & MAINTENANCE DOOR CHECKS: 1948 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 113 TOTAL: 2061 TOWING: 11 WARNING STICKERS ISSUED: 42 TOTAL: 53 ESCORTS: AIDED SICK, INJURY & ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: MISCELLANEOUS CALLS: PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: MAINTENANCE CALLS: TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:
96 89 79 384 506 1154
INCIDENT REPORTS: 167 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 1294 ARREST(S): TRESPASS NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED: TOTAL: VIOLATIONS ISSUED: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: EVICTION(S):
1 0 1 88 3 1
VIOLATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
CLASSIFICATION Illegal Move out 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 TV or Radio Dish (on roof, façade, window or balcony) Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance Criminal Activities Creating Fire Hazard Urinating/Defecation in Public Drinking Alcohol in Public (Open Containers) Gas Leak Trespass Offensive Apt. Odor Harassment Walking Dog on Premises Throwing things out the window Illegal Parking Health Hazzard Resisting Arrest Assault Bulk/Improperly Discarded Garbage/Improper Storage Refusing to show ID Unauthorized Air Conditioner Theft of Property Vandalism Smoking in unauthorized area Riding Bike or Skateboard on Property Feeding stray animals or wildlife (including cats) Total
AMOUNT 2 3 2 3 8 8 18 3 1 2 8 3 3 2
1 1 1 1 16 2 88
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Monthly Report
- by Claude LeBorde
Contract Summary/Status — September 2018 LOCAL LAW 11: Group 4 façade violations repairs (phase 2). Building Numbers 13 & 14 complete and #15 & 16 are in progress. SHOPPING CENTER: 1. Complete: Construction began, January 2017. Completed – December, 2017. 2.
Contract Amount: $1,760,000
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Benches, trash cans, Security desk and cameras: Complete
COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: 1. Complete: Construction began in April of 2016. Completed, December 2017. 2. 3.
Contract Amount: $1,765,000 Awnings completed
COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF: Phase 2 Start date: May 2nd, 2018. – In progress (80% of completion) Phase 1 Work on parapet wall and roof retrofit (Public Safety) completed end of October, 2016 PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAY REPAIRS: Complete: Lots #2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 Lot #7 completed with the addition of 21
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new spaces.
SPRAY PARK: Playground 1 - Completed end of June 12. 2017. Playground 3- Completed end of June 2017 13. ROOF LEAK RENOVATION: 14. 1. Building 7A, Apt. 13E (Complet ed, February, 2017)
Mall 2 – HIP cleaner (Completed, March 2018) Building 8B, Apt 13H (Completed, March 2018) Building 1B, Apt. 13A (Completed, May 2018) Building 1B, Apt. 13H (Completed, May 2018)
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Community Center – Room 18 (Completed, February, 2017)
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Building 7A, Apt. 13F (Completed, June 2018)
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Community center – Club Lounge & Ladies Restroom (Completed, March 2017)
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Building 4C, Apt. 13B (Completed, September 2018)
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Building 2C, Apt 13C ed, April 2017)
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Building 12A, Apt. 13E (Completed September 2018)
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Big Mall Entry Canopy Roof (Completed, April 2017)
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Building 4B, Hallway (Completed, April 2017)
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Advantage Care (Completed, April 2017)
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Rochdale Outlet Mall ed, April 2017)
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Subway(Completed, August 2017)
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Bed, Bath and Beyond (Completed, September 2017)
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LAUNDRY ROOM: HVAC unit installation in building 16 completed, November 2017. (Bradley Mechanical) HVAC unit installation in buildings 4 & 8 completed, January 2018. (SIGMA) BROWNFIELD CLEANUP: Started 8/27/18 Under this NYCDEP mandate, soil testing has commenced with the installation of depressurization wells in selected commercial stores in Malls 1 & 2. ASBESTOS RECORDS (Reorganizing Files): Project completed end of May, 2017.
Address changes for carrying charge payments by check and direct debit bank via Bill Pay, a trust, the Department of be accompanied by a current statement invoice. Social Services or HRA should update their bank Rochdale’s payment processing company, First Please be reminded that effective June 1, 2018 payment records immediately. Data Remitco, cannot process any payments without a current statement. If you don’t have changes were made to the addresses where carrying charge payments are made by check and/ Users should no longer have their bank send a current statement, do not mail your check or or direct debit. payments to the address at Post Office Box 9233, money order to P.O. Box 70269 in Philadelphia Uniondale, New York 11553-9233. To avoid PA. These carry charge payments must be For Payments by Check: any future carrying charge processing delays, brought into the management office with the Please be sure to mail checks and/or money orders direct debit payments should now be mailed to label marked Attn: Cashiers Department. the Rochdale Village Management office address to the below noted address going forward. listed below: Any questions should be directed to the Cashiers Department at 718-276-5700 ext. 324 or 322. Rochdale Village, Inc. Post Office Box 70269 Rochdale Village, Inc. 169-65-137 Avenue *Online Auto Payments made through PayLease Philadelphia, PA 19176-0269 Jamaica, New York 11434 via Myhomepayge at rochdalevillage.com are not Payments by Direct Debit: affected by these address changes. Important: All carrying charge payments must Any residents that makes payments from their By Susan Van Brackle
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Happenings around Rochdale Village Time to turn the clocks back Rochdale By Susan Van Brackle
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ell folks, daylight savings time (DST) ends on Sunday, November 4 this year. Cooperators should turn their clocks back one hour after midnight Saturday, November 3 to avoid arriving early for church or other appointments later in the day on Sunday. We will eventually awaken to lighter mornings but days will get darker much earlier.
Traditionally, daylight savings time is when households are encouraged to check whether smoke detector batteries need to be changed however, Rochdale cooperators need not be concerned with that. In 2015, Maintenance installed upgraded combination carbon dioxide/ smoke detectors with 10-year ion lithium batteries during apartment inspections so we’re all set. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep.
A quick look ahead to winter 2018/2019
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ccording to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has reported weather predictions since 1792, this winter folks may see “above-normal temperatures almost everywhere in the United States.” The almanac attributes the potentially balmy temps to the arrival of a weak El Nino climatic weather condition that keeps cold air from locking in. What is an El Nino? An El Nino typically describes the warming of the equatorial regions of Pacific Ocean waters that tends to create subsequent climatic
Wait time for RV apartments increasing By Susan Van Brackle
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3 Rooms: 36 Months 3.5 Rooms: 36 months 4 Rooms: 36 months 4.5 Rooms: 48 months 5 Rooms: 48 months 6 Rooms: 36 months 6.5 Rooms: 36 months
ncreased wait times have recently been added to the rochdalevillage.com website. Over one year ago, approximate waiting times to complete the list cycle and move into an apartment at Rochdale Village Applicants that want to was: see how their wait list number is progressing online 3 Rooms: 24 Months should access the Department 3.5 Rooms: 24 months of Housing and Community 4 Rooms: 24 months Renewal’s website at https:// 4.5 Rooms: 30 - 36 months apps.hcr.ny.gov/Automated5 Rooms: 30 - 36 months WaitingList/GenerateWait6 Rooms: 24 months list.aspx. Select Rochdale 6.5 Rooms: 24 months Village from the pull down menu then review the list asEffective immediately, sociated with the apartment approximate apartment wait size in the section marked list times have increased to: Available Waiting Lists.
Deadline for subletters to apply for Apartment Amnesty ends December 31, 2018. Don’t Delay!
changes above the equator and impacts across this country. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports the findings of the Farmer’s Almanac and also projects that warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean in late September and early October have created “A 70-75% chance of a weak El Nino during Northern Hemisphere winter 2018-19.” This translates to a potentially warmer and drier winter season.
President’s Message (cont’d from pg. 2...)
Thursday, November 01, 2018 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. in Room #16.
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Saturday, November 03, 2018 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. in Room #17.
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Registration in the Board Office, Room #19 on the following days: - - -
Monday, November 05, 2018 from 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 07, 2018 from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 08, 2018 from 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
There will also be a fish fry during the winter festival. Come out for a day of fun, entertainment, face painting and much more while you do your Christmas shopping. Finally, the Annual New Year’s Eve Ball is scheduled for Monday, December 31, 2018 from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, November 16, 2018. You can purchase your tickets from the members on the flyer or at the Board Office. Purchasing a table is preferred. I encourage everyone to come out and celebrate the New Year with family and friends. Peace and Blessings to all.
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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ REMEMBER
We Will Survive
My November Calendar Stars By Ed Miller
By Gloria Williams Keep your spirit lifted high and free Be all that God meant for your to be Never give up never give in Keep right on praying, marching, fighting ‘til you win. Hold your head up proud and strong You know whose you are Where you come from where you belong Trust in God’s promise you’ll never go wrong Be kind to strangers neighbors family and friends Live in peace and harmony without within Help one another when you can We all matter each child boy and girl each woman and every man Never forget we will survive every breath we take keeps us alive We will be victorious in his hands ‘til the very end God be with you God be with you God be with you ‘til we meet again.
Up from the Mexican/Negro Leagues Roy Campanella, B’klyn Dodger Star Until his terrible, crippling auto crash Ended catcher career, greatest by far.
By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards Rochdale Autumn is here what a beautiful season To be sprinkled with splendid orange brown, maroon, dark green from our God above
The smoothest voice on radio or TV Nat King Cole, Top of the chart Longest lasting crooner there was Looks, voice stole everyone’s heart.
These are his precious Autumn Colors in the leaves and trees We see His acts of love
School desegregation of the 20th Cent. Educator of note, Mamie Phipps Clark Civil Rights activist, Doctor, leader When the movement needed a spark. In Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field National League Baseball was just fine Until the heroic black star of all time Jackie Robinson broke the color line. Of all the greats in popular song Her singing, acting, comedy,all Recognizable,voice wherever, Beautiful Pearl Bailey’s throaty drawl. Whitney Young Jr. Born in July, Civil Rights leader, middle name Moore Led the important National Urban League Bridged gap between rich black and poor.
Peace
Beautiful Fall Season
So gentle on our eyes with a Nice hint of a chill in the air Not too much so far to show any despair Just enough to let you know That fall is upon us How beautiful our Village looks from afar as well as near for all to see The grounds are kept so well and we are as proud as we can be (Smile). So hurry get your hats, jackets and fine linen that you have prepared for that pleasing And let’s celebrate God’s Beautiful Fall Season.
Ask your youngster, “What is JAZZ?” If you want to know the facts Charlie Yardbird Parker, the “Great Pizzazz!” Greatest black player on the SAX!
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Just a Number
By Anthony Blake
By Gloria Williams
Enter through the open poetry door This poem I hope you won’t ignore Let my words airborne you in soar Yet intrigue with you to explore Numbers sequence being a specific count Climb that ladder with an endurance mount Penny’s from Heaven found But listen carefully, there’s no sound The number one being a leader of the pack But the order is forming a stack Total sequence But they have no defense Its just numbers having their way In fact, it involves timing every day It’s numbers having a schedule It’s the arrive and depart There’s a Sunrise that is the start Add it and sum it up Numbers control your entire life Your Horoscope of your birth is your daily advice Hours, Seconds and Minutes A test of your on-time performance Your own numbers for you to figure out Think on that as your daily task as you move about.
Age is just a number so that I’ve been told Somewhere over the rainbow lies a Pot of gold Maybe that’s why they call it the Golden years Elders gain a wealth of wisdom kneeling at the alter To pray and shed a million tears It’s when you are born ‘til the day you die It’s what you accomplish for humanity on the pages in between that catches God’s all seeing eye It’s not where you come from it’s not where you have been It’s those that you have helped along the way When you trusted in God and kneeled to pray Increase my territory my life my love Oh Lord just one more glorious day I pray Age is just a number or so they say Peace
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Happenings around Rochdale Village
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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Community Center Committee expresses heartfelt thanks to Cancer Walk participants
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he Rochdale Village Community Center Committee would like to take the time to sincerely thank everyone for their generous donations toward our annual cancer walk. Because of your continued support, the cancer walk was a huge success. To the Community Center Committee Members, thank you for your support, help and donations.
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Rochdale Village Cancer Walk Donations Supplies/Food/Drinks/Help A & B Catering Ideal Supermarket Jays Bouquet Kelly’s Restaurant Key Food Supermarket Magic Soul Food OB’s Bakery Rochdale Village Outlet Ms. Valerie Reed Ms. Judith Pierre-Charles Ms. Mary Coleman Ms. Clara Sheppeard Ms. Debra Lee
Monetary/Fundraising Ms. Rosetta Love/Angels of the Shield Ms. Carolyn Jackson Ms. Yvette Titus Ms. Margaret Cummings Ms. Yvette Titus Ms. Margaret Cummings Ms. Mary Coleman Ms. Valerie Reed Early B Restaurant Rochdale Village Outlet Ideal Supermarket Key Food Supermarket All RV Residents that contributed to fund raising for the event.
Many thanks and appreciation to the American Cancer Society for participating in this year’s walk. Thank you to the Rochdale Village Community who contributed towards the fund raising event for the American Cancer Society. We were able to present Mr. Robert Fox, Senior Manager of Community Development of the American Cancer Society a check in the amount of $1,000.00 (see photos page 15). To the men, women and children who came out despite the rain, thank you for your support. We are grateful for you. With appreciation & gratitude. Peace & Blessings to all.
Jean Randolph-Castro Community Center Committee Chairperson
(Below) The “dream team” of dedicated divas that worked tirelessly to make Rochdale’s Cancer Walk an absolute success!
(Above) Former Board President Janine Cross walks the walk wearing pink ribbon face painting designed by Walter.
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Rochdale’s Annual “Our Time” Black Tie Affair Photo credits: Larry Love Moore
Sensei Derrick Shareef (center), receives recognition from participants of the Tai Chi program. By Susan Van Brackle
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he much anticipated “Our Time” Black Tie Affair is historically the event of Rochdale’s social season. This year, friends and guests gathered together to recognize honorees from Rochdale’s Management, Maintenance and Public Safety divisions. Members from the 113th Precinct were also awarded for their commitment to community partnership. In all, over 21 plaques were presented. The list of special guests read like a veritable ‘who’s who’ of southeast Queens. In attendance was Council Member Donovan Richards, Jr., Democratic District Leader Anthony Andrews, Reverend Dr. Phil Craig of Greater Springfield Community Church, former State Senator Shirley Huntley and Lance, Todd and Tony Fuertado from the King of Kings Foundation, Inc. Special thanks to DJ TNT and Renegade Entertainment that brought the crowd to the dance floor and gift sponsor H&N Insurance.
(l. to r.) Board President Jean Castro, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz and New York’s Finest’s awardees Inspector O’Sullivan, NCO Officers Edwards and Bradley from Jamaica’s 113th Precinct.
Elegant woman of the “Our Time” Black Tie Affair at Rochdale Village.
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Rochdale’s Annual “Our Time” Black Tie Affair Photo credits: Larry Love Moore
( l. to r.) Honorees Board of Directors Joe Evans (seated) Janine Cross, Sergeant Romero and Board Vice P res. Talib Bey (standing).
(l. to r.) Board Secretary Joyce Williams, award winners Rochdale Village Management Jay Williams; Rochdale Maintenance Conrad Duverney, Kelvin Pantaleon, Corey Jones, Board President Jean Castro.
“OUR TIME” BLACK TIE AFFAIR HONOREES Board Members Clifton Stanley Diaz Talib Bey Derrick Shareef Joe Evans Management Jay Williams Public Safety Adolph Osback Kenneth Triblet Maintenance Corey Jones Conrad Duverney Kelvin Pantaleon Michael Worthy Corey Poole Azell Bost
Newton Wilson Victor Bernard Former RVSS Pres. John Scott New York City Police Department Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison Assistant Chief David Barrere Inspector Frederick Grover Inspector Jerry O’Sullivan Captain Eric Robinson Admin. Sergeant Edward Scali
( l. to r.) Evelyn Wilson and Sheree Shivers, Rochdale Village Senior Center.
(top to bottom) Denise Langhorn, Rev. Dr. Phil Craig, Nancy Grant, and Denise Badger.
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Happenings around Rochdale Village
Tai Chi at RV nets healthier participants
(left to right) Courtney Allison, Writer, Office of Communications New York Presbyterian Hospital, Martha Williams, Helen Slutsky, Communications New York Presbyterian Hospital, Board Treasurer Barbara Staples, former board member and Sensei Derrick Shareef.
By Susan Van Brackle
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ochdale’s tai chi program conducted by Sensei Derrick Shareef at the Community Center, has had positive health impacts for residents and guests alike. So much so that visitors like Martha Williams, a breast cancer survivor from Bay Bridge Brooklyn, travels to the cooperative to participate in regular sessions here. “I used to see tai chi performed outdoors in lower Manhattan and thought to myself that it looks so beautiful, I’d like to learn that.” Ms. Williams received an invitation to experience the art of tai chi first hand when a friend and resident of the cooperative asked her to attend classes. “I had so little energy and was undergoing cancer treatments earlier this year,
said Williams. “Once I started taking sessions on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings, I began to have more strength. It was amazing! It allowed me to focus my energy, balance my thoughts and maintain a positive outlook and remain encouraged.” Martha Williams’ experience with tai chi was so compelling that journalists from New York Presbyterian visited Rochdale and Sensei Shareef to write a feature story about her experience in the hospital’s latest online newsletter Health Matters: Stories of Science, Care & Wellness at healthmatters. nyp.org. Sensei Shareef conducts free tai chi classes on Wednesdays at the Community Center in two sessions: Beginners starting 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Advanced from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information call 347-682-7294.
NYC’s Deputy Chief of Patrol visits Public Safety
(l. to r.) Captain Adolph Osback, Chairman of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Co-Chairman Public Safety Committee Clifton Stanley Diaz, New York City’s Deputy Chief of Patrol Kevin Williams, Chief of Public Safety Victoria Pearson, Vice President Board of Directors and Public Safety Chairman Talib Bey, NYPD Detective Tanya Carr and Public Safety Lieutenant Verda Bataille.
By Susan Van Brackle
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his community recently received a visit from one of New York City’s top officers for the borough. Deputy Chief of Patrol Kevin A. Williams and NYPD Detective Tanya Carr accepted Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz’s invitation to visit Rochdale and hear what if anything is needed to provide support to this populace. Deputy Chief Williams is a 22 year veteran of NYPD with an illustrious law enforcement
career at precincts in Harlem and Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. He rose to become an executive officer and specialist with NYPD’s Counterterrorism Unit and currently serves under former Rochdale resident and New York City’s Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison. Our guests took a brief tour of the complex, held an overview session on Public Safety programs, training and initiatives with Public Safety Chief Victoria Pearson then surveyed the department’s command center.
Vital diagnostic services offered to RV residents
Members from Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics with Board President and Senior Citizen Committee Co-Chair Jean Castro and Board Director Gary Hawkins (center)
By Susan Van Brackle
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Sensei Derrick Shareef (left) instructs cancer survivor Martha Williams to use controlled breathing and movements when conducting Tai Chi instruction. Ms. Williams says the ancient art has helped to improve her health.
rofessionals from Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics in Lake Success, New York spent a week at the Rochdale Village Community Center in October providing vital heart healthy testing services to employees and residents. People may recall that the testing bus visited our grounds during the Fall
Festival promoting diagnostics that can determine whether people are at risk for heart attack or stroke. “In a heartbeat we could save your life,” said Patient Services Representative Sophia Demetri. In a week’s time, over 70 residents and staff were seen during their stay. Watch for postings of future dates when the services will return to the complex.
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2018-19 Board of Directors installed at meeting By Susan Van Brackle On the evening of Monday, October 24, 2018, Council Member Donovan Richards performed the installation ceremony that confirmed each of the officers that make up Rochdale’s 15 member Board of Directors. The induction service took place during the monthly meeting. Participating board members in attendance, left to right, included Mario Turner, Timothy Mercer, Lisa Stark, Barbara Staples, Joe Evans, Kamal Saleem, Joyce Williams, Jean Hall, Jean Castro, Clifton Stanley Diaz, Maryam Smith-Hubbard, Glynis Urquhart, Talib Bey and Edward Douglass (See Board titles and their respective committees outlined on page 3 of this Bulletin).
RV seniors treated to royal birthday celebration
Rochdale seniors adorned in purple at recent birthday party in the Grand Ballroom.
By Susan Van Brackle
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embers and guests of the Rochdale Village Senior Center were given the royal treatment in October. Celebrants participating in the July, August and September birthday party were asked to wear royal purple as they dined on a multi-course lunch and danced the afternoon away in the community’s Grand Ballroom. Sheree Shivers, Director of
the Rochdale Village Senior Center and Recreation Coordinator Evelyn Wilson organize the quarterly birthday shin digs. For a $10.00 donation per guest, seniors are able to have a lavish birthday party that celebrates their life’s milestones with family and friends. The center’s next birthday party will recognize October, November and December birthdays. Reserve your space by calling 718-525-2800 if you’d like to attend.
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RV’s community advocates present petition at LIRR-MTA Board meeting
(l. to r.) Rochdale Village Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Board President Jean Castro, Albert Smith III, Shawn Chandler, Ivan Mossop Jr., liaison Zaleika Johnson from NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr.’s office and Shain Anderson, Community Organizer for the Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY.
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esidents of Rochdale Village continue advocating for elevators and ramps at the community’s LIRR-Locust Manor station. Most recently, cooperator Shawn Chandler drove the charge to organize a petition that would later be presented at this month’s MTA Board Meeting. “Print, Sign, and Get 9,” said Mr. Chandler. “That’s all I kept saying in order to get the petition circulated and people involved.” Over 1,200 signatures were ultimately collected thanks to participation from active stakeholders that printed the petition via Facebook, signed it then got nine more signatures from riders in the community. On Monday, October 24, Rochdale Village Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Board President Jean Castro, Albert Smith III, Shawn Chandler, Ivan Mossop Jr., liaison Zaleika Johnson from NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr.’s office and Shain Anderson, a Community Organizer for the Center for Indepen-
dence of the Disabled, NY, attended the MTA’s Board meeting. Representatives had two minutes to speak at the microphone. “Each reiterated the need for elevators and ramps for people with disabilities and our senior population,” said Chandler. “They stressed that the community has waited too long for the LIRR to be ADA compliant.” Rochdale’s community advocates also had the opportunity to reinforce the needs of the cooperative directly with Philip Eng, President of the MTA-LIRR who was in attendance. According to Mr. Chandler, Zaleika Johnson informed Mr. Eng that Senator Sanders supported the community’s request for ADA compliance and President Jean Castro informed the MTA Board that she was a senior citizen who represented a plethora of seniors in the community. Mr. Eng ensured that he would do his best to get elevators at the station. Next steps are for the district’s elected officials to meet and work together to advocate accessibility for our LIRR riders.
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Sergeant Triblet awarded at Rochdale’s Annual Black Tie Affair
(l. to r.) Joyce Williams Board Secretary and Senior Citizens Committee Chairman, Public Safety’s Sergeant Triblet and Chief Victoria Pearson.
By Susan Van Brackle
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ergeant Kenneth Triblet was selected as an award honoree by the Rochdale Village Senior Center and Rochdale Village Social Services at this year’s annual “Our Time” Black Tie Affair on Saturday, September
29. Sergeant Triblet, accompanied by Public Safety Chief Victoria Pearson, received an Outstanding Service Award presented by Joyce Williams Senior Citizen’s Committee Chairman and Board Secretary Board and committee co-chair and Board President Jean Castro. Congratulations!
Board Chairman visits NYC’s Chief of Patrol at 1PP
(above left) NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison; (inset left) New York’s 1st Deputy Commissioner Benjamin Tucker.
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peaking of awards, NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison was also an award recipient at Rochdale’s Annual “Our Time” Black Tie gala in September. However, the demands of a busy work schedule did not allow for the Chief to attend the ceremony
so the award came to him. Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz visited One Police Plaza (1PP) to make the presentation. While there, Mr. Diaz also met with New York City’s First Deputy Police Commissioner Benjamin B. Tucker.
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Special Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - September 4, 2018
MOTIONS REQUIRING A ROLL CALL VOTE R52-18: The Election Committee meeting was held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.. Present from the Election Committee was Joyce Williams, Lisa Stark and myself, that being a quorum of the committee. There were no bylaw amendments proposed for the 2018 annual meeting.
Barbara Staples is number two. tion of
The following nomination for the posi-
Board of Directors was found ineligible and that was Joseph Toval Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Lisa Stark FOR Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Edward Douglass
tion of Board of Directors and were found eligible.
Joe Evans
Maryam Hubbard
Ivan Mossop
Kamal Saleem
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
The following submitted their nominations for the posi
is number eight.
Myra Reid
is number five.
Maram Smith-Hubbard
is number three.
Talib Bey
is number six.
ABSENT Jean Hall
Gary Hawkins Derrick Shareef
Glynis A. Urquhart
is number 4.
Tim Mercer
Alfred Smith
is number seven.
Barbara Staples
Clifton Stanley Diaz
is number one.
Ten for, five absent; motion passes.
Special Rochdale Village Board of Directors’ Meeting Resolutions Requiring Board Action - September 4, 2018
Meeting began: 8:30 p.m. Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph-Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Maryam Hubbard - Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Ed Douglas - Director Joe Evans - Director Kamal Saleem - Director Also present William Greenspan, Esq., Corporate Counsel
Not Present Jean Hall - 3rd Vice President Tim Mercer - 4th Vice President Barbara Staples - Treasurer Gary Hawkins - Director Derrick Shareef - Director The agenda for the evening: 1. Motions 2. Adjournment The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting. Â Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached. There was (1) motion requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn came at 8:35 p.m.
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - October 24, 2018
R53-18: All Board Officers and Committee Chairpersons maintain their same respective positions. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Joyce Williams FOR Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Edward Douglass
Joe Evans
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Glynis Urquhart
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
Gary Hawkins Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors ac cepts the resolution to expand the scope of work for the GC for an additional $120,000, to the second year of the contract. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Talib Bey FOR Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Joe Evans
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Glynis Urquhart
Joyce Williams
Edward Douglass
Timothy Mercer ABSTAIN
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Kamal Saleem
Mario Turner
R54-18: WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has many
AGAINST
ABSENT
Gary Hawkins
projects in the process and projected for the near
Eight for, two against, four abstentions, one
future that require the services of a consultant
absent; motion passes.
to prepare plans and specificaions, to ensure that Department of Buildings codes and regulations are adhered to and provide expertise for renovations throughout the Campus; WHEREAS, Robert J. Stahl, Architect is the approved General Consultant (“GC�) for Rochdale Village with a not to exceed price of $120,000 per year for two (2) years, June 2017 through June 2019, totaling $240,000. WHEREAS, we would like to expand the scope of work for the GC in the second year for an additional $120,000 for a new not to exceed grand total of $360,000.
R55-18: WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has two Turbo-Generators each protected with Extraction Safety Valves; WHEREAS, the safety valves are over fifty years old and upon inspection we found the internal components to be beyond repair; HEREAS, these safety valves protect the Turbines from over pressurizing and are a critical component of the system; WHEREAS, request for proposals were solicited from several vendors producing the following results;
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - October 24, 2018
VENDOR
BID
Cochrane by Newterra
$254,000.00
Millennium Power Service
$292,100.00
The Outage Experts
$302,000.00
East Coast Valve Services, Inc.
$304,800.00
WHEREAS, Management has reviewed the proposals and recommends an award of a purchase order to Cochrane by Newterra in the amount of $254,000.00. chdale
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ro-
(2,330) square feet of space that they currently occupy in Mall 2; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Ok Hyun Chang d/b/a New HIP Cleaners lease renewal is ap proved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Di rectors. Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Joyce Williams
Village, Inc. Board of Directors ap proves award of the purchase order of $254,000.00, subject to approval of New York Homes and Commu nity Renewal to be funded by HCR reserves. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Talib Bey
FOR
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Edward Douglass
Joe Evans
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Glynis Urquhart
Joyce Williams
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Edward Douglass
Joe Evans
Jean Hall
Gary Hawkins
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.
Kamal Saleem
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Glynis Urquhart
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
ABSENT
R57-18: WHEREAS, the King of Kings Foundation (“KOK”) is a charitable organization that has been
Gary Hawkins
working with at risk youth in Jamaica, New York
Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.
since 2005; WHEREAS, the KOK sponsors an annual
R56-18: WHEREAS, Ok Hyun Chang d/b/a New HIP Cleaners (“New HIP Cleaners”) has agreed to sign a new lease with Rochdale for five (5) years; WHEREAS, New HIP Cleaners has agreed to take two thousand three hundred and thirty
youth Christmas Party that has been held in the Grand Ballroom five times in the last ten years; WHEREAS, last year’s party was held in the Grand Ballroom on December 16, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Community Center Committee would like to host the
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - October 24, 2018
KOK’s 11th Annual Christmas Carnival Party for
Community Center Committee at the Community
Youth on December 22, 2018, in the Ballroom.
Center, that will be similar to the Fall Festival
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the
in that there will be tables purchased by various
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts
vendors to sell wares, services and food to the
the resolution to host the KOK’s 11th Annual
community; and WHEREAS, the AWF will take place on
Christmas Carnival Party for Youth in the Grand Ballroom.
December 8, 2018 in the Ballroom and red brick
Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
areas. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the
Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Edward Douglass
Joe Evans
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Glynis Urquhart
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
Gary Hawkins Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.
the resolution for the Winter Festival. Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Edward Douglass
Joe Evans
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Glynis Urquhart
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
R58-18: WHEREAS, an Annual Winter Festival (“AWF”) is being proposed and hosted by the
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:
Gary Hawkins Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.
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
Outdated prescriptions and vitamins should never be disposed of in toilets or down the sink RV. Practice safe disposal methods at area pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS. Thank You.
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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, October 11, 2018 • September 4th Building 1 washer 217-bjb belt problem repaired Building 3 dryer 233-bjb front wheels problem repaired Building 8 dryer 452-bjb bearings replaced Building 17 damaged transformer replaced Building 19 dryer 135-bjb front wheel problem repaired Building 13 washer 099-bjb card reader damaged
because this would enable cooperators to understand how the buildings are to be serviced. Cooperators indicated that they need to clear up misinformation to better address maintenance issues. CJ provided the following overview:
• September 8th Building 6 washer 196-bjb transformer supply probBudget Report: Covers the Period January 2018 – lem repaired October 2018: Building 11 washer 235-bjb no power, transformer repaired Total Budget: $8,700.00 Building 1 washer 217-bjb motor broken, repaired Expenses: Spring Shred Fest: Building 1 washer 221-bjb bearings replaced $1,053.67 (Vendor Charge) T-Shirts 320.00 • September 17th Water 24.00 Building 4 washer 386-bjb water problem, repaired Building 14 washer 235-bjb no power, transformer Food & Drinks repaired Monthly meetings: $3278.23 September Shred Fest: $540.00 (Vendor Charge) • September 20th T-Shirts 964.00 Building 17 washer 143-bjb water issue, repaired Water 16.00 Building 14 dryer 379-bjb repaired Maintenance Appreciation 3,169.41 Building 9 washer 127-bjb inverter broken, replaced Luncheon (food, drinks, supplies) Total: $9,365.31 • September 28th Over budget: $665.31 Building 1 dryer 238-bjb repaired Building 4 washer 384-bjb water problem repaired Central Maintenance Department Group Con- Building 5 dryer 070-bjb repaired Building 8 washer 446-bjb dump valve solenoid retact List: Group 1: Manager: Royal Hubbard; Assistant: paired Jonele Matthews. Bldgs: 1 thru 4, (718) 276-5700 ext. 403/402. Note the above report was not available at the meeting for discussion. However, cooperators Group 2:Manager: Wilfred Rodriguez; Assistant: indicated the following issues with the laundry Faaizah Sullivan. Bldgs: 5 thru 8 (718) 276-5700 rooms: ext. 406/405. • A number of laundry rooms do not have Group 3: Manager: David George; Assistant: Lizey- any contact information posted. Coopera tors do not know who should be contacted, ka Brooks. Bldgs: 9 thru 12, (718) 276-5700 ext. particularly if money is lost using the ma 411/410. chines. Group 4: Manager: Dwayne Bell; Assistant: Tanella Bldg. 12 reported an unsanitary condition Brimo. Bldgs: 13 thru 16 (718) 276-5700 ext. • in their laundry room (human feces) – on 414/413. Columbus Day. Cooperators wanted to know if cameras are in the laundry room Group 5: Manager: Sydney Adams; Assistant Cher- are they reviewed – this happened around yl Adams. Bldgs: 17 thru 20 (718) 276-5700 ext. 3 P.M. 418/417
Compactors: There are three (3) men per group and the 4th building is split among the three men and/or women.
Jean Hall
The meeting opened at 7:09 p.m.; a total of thirty-seven (37) members signed in. Although we had an attendance close to fifty persons present. Also, present was Chairperson Jean Hall (JH), Co-Chair Joe Evans (JE), Maintenance Director Corey Jones (CJ) and Ombudsman Glen Keller (GK).
Laundry room in bldg. 14 – there is a dry Please call your group contact for maintenance is- • er not working. sues. If for some reason your issue is not addressed contact our Ombudsman Glen Keller or Mainte• Some dryers are creating stains on cloth nance Director Corey Jones. ing. Maintenance Tip of the Month: Cooperators are encouraged to adhere to the rules Digital Monitors: regarding disposing of bulk garbage after 3:30 P.M. Cooperators continue to express concerns regarding the inconsistency of the digital monitors Recommendation: New Signage be posted clearly performance throughout the development. Issues indicating the time frame. Members also indicated with loud sounds and monitors not working were that those who fail to comply should be issued a raised. violation if they can be identified. (this will be disDuties of Maintenance Personnel: cussed with the board) Cooperators indicated they needed information regarding the duties of maintenance personnel Laundry Room Report Repairs for September:
Porters: There are two (2) porters assigned to each building – they handle one section each and split the third section.
Porters and Compactor personnel can interchange assignments. Therefore, on weekends six personnel come in and the work is split – 3 do porter assignments and 3 do compactor assignments. Groundsmen: There is one (1) groundsmen per group. These men are assigned to clean 40 parking spaces in the lots within their group daily. Group Managers: The group managers do a walk-thru of one building each day within their group. Thursdays are called Stairwell Thursday, where all the stairwells are to be mopped in every group. Maintenance will continue to work to improve our service delivery. Cooperators continue to complain about dogs in the development. They want to know what is going to be done about the dogs!! Hot Water: Cooperators raised concerned about the lack of hot water throughout the development. Complaints came from all five groups. There were a number of issues raised from the groups: • • • •
Mold complaints by convectors; Loose wires building 14 near section C; No bulletin board in laundry room; Rochdale is not ADA compliant – there is no access to the lobbies – management should address before additional com plaints are filed;
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Black mold in an apartment (cooperator provided information to GK)
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Bldg 17 – 8th floor – A section – door still not closing;
•
Storage rooms windows still open in Group 5
• Group 5 – overall complaints have not abated No further business requiring discussion meeting adjourned at 8:53 P.M.
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Community Relations Committee Minutes for Friday, October 12, 2018 Meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. and chaired by Maryam Hubbard. Committee members present: Maryam Hubbard Yvette Titus Viola Treasure Dorothy Jackson Norma Dean Gwen Henderson Gloria Young Keveena Hopkins Margaret Stroud-cox Maryam Smith-Hubbard Margaret Cummings Agenda: • Christmas party 12/15/18 10am-4pm • 2019 Calendar for events • Pageant • Open 2018 Annual Christmas party will be held in Rochdale Village Mall 1 (Big mall). Entertainment, food and gifts will be accessible for all registered children. Date: December 15th, 2018 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pre-registration for this event will be held November 1 and November 2 in the Community Center. Volunteers to help with Pre-registration is as follow: Thursday - November 1 Yvette Titus Dorothy Jackson Craig Clinkscales Friday - November 2 Yvette Titus Dorothy Jackson Keveena Hollins-Paul
A calendar will be distributed to all community relations committee members regarding all upcoming events for 2019. Proposed partnership w/Deshae School of the Arts to bring an 8 week teen etiquette classes. Girls between the ages of 12 and 19 years old will have an opportunity to enter pageants because of their training with this school. More will be discussed at a later meeting. Future events discussed and agreed upon by the committee members, some of these events will be serve as Fund raising events to offset some of the cost that we usually use an annual budget to cover: SIP & PLAY an Adult game night for adults 25 and older to be held on Friday February 15, 2019, 8 p.m. - 1 p.m.. More discussion regarding this event will be held during our next committee meeting November 9, 2018. Annual Autism Walk will be held Saturday April 6, 2019. More will be discussed at later meetings. Annual Spring Fling will be held Saturday May 4, 2019. More will be discussed at later meetings. Annual Health Fair will be held Saturday June 22, 2019. More will be discussed at later meetings. So you think you can cook? A cooking competition amongst Rochdale residents. Proposed for a date in July 2019. More will be discussed at later meetings. Family Fun Day will be held August 17, 2018. More will be discussed at later meetings. Pop-Up shop on Small Business Saturday. More will be discussed at later meetings. Meeting adjourned
Community Center Committee Minutes for Thursday, October 18, 2018 Meeting attendees: approval. This decision was based on the great loss at the fall festival due a Community Center Committee rainy day. Many vendors of the Rochdale Village community will be given - Attendance Sheet forwarded the opportunity to sell their merchandise. Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 • Committee discussed who will be working on that day Time: Called to order: • Registration dates for spaces will be announced 7:00 p.m. • Price per space is $25.00 Adjourned: 8:00 p.m. • Only 70 spaces will be sold • There will be no cooking on the premises Jean Randolph-Castro Ed Douglass Facilitator: Chairperson, Edward Douglass 2) New Year’s Eve Party Meeting was opened by Chairperson, Mr. Edward Douglass • Committee does not want to do a Masquerade Ball, but wants to do a regular new year’s eve party New Business: Winter Festival • Tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 16, 2018 Thirteen (13) people were in attendance • Ticket price is $30.00 and $35.00 at the door • Theme is black and gold The Committee discussed the following items: Old Business 1) Winter Festival Next Meeting: Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7 p.m. Some of the committee members are not in favor because they think it is too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas and are unable to take part in the Jean Randolph-Castro, Chairperson Registration but the Chairpersons Ms. Castro, Mr. Douglass and some of Eddie Douglass, Chairperson the committee members have plans to move forward based on the Board Tina Young, Secretary
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The Rochdale Village Bulletin
Rochdale Village Board Calendar November 2018
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CL = Club Lounge RM = Room Within the RV Community Center NOTE: This schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM OR ADVISE OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES.
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