Rochdale Village Bulletin - April 2024 Edition

ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023-2024

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 extension 3360.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairwoman of the Board

Dr. Althea Hicks

President

Jean Hall

Vice Presidents

Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

Keysha Beasley

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Treasurer

Felicia Perrin

Assistant Treasurer

Kamal Saleem

Secretary

Stacey Francis

Assistant Secretary

Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis

Jean Hall

Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Dr. Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard

Felicia Perrin

Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance

Felicia Perrin

Commercial Services

Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Community Center

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Community Relations

Maryam Hubbard

Environment, Parks, Recreation & Parking

Kamal Saleem

Legal & Management

Jean Hall

Maintenance

Keysha Beasley

Media & IT

Stacey Francis

Orientation

Letisha Azizah

Public Safety

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Senior Citizens

Jean Hall

Youth Planning

Nadine Browne

MANAGEMENT

Summit Property Management Services Inc.

General Manager

Jay Williams

Assistant Manager

Wilfred Rodriguez

Director of Operations

Lance Williams

Controller

William Young

Director of Maintenance

Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief

Adolph Osback

Power Plant Director

Corey Jones

Human Resource Director

Dolores Benner

General Counsel

Robert Bernstein

President’s Message

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by Jean Hall

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

I frequently ask myself, what does making a difference in my community mean? For me making a difference in the community involves commitment and action as opposed to complaining and inaction.

Our community is multi-generational and multicultural. Embracing and celebrating our diversity strengthens our community. Learning from one another through the richness of dialogue cannot be understated in today’s world. When we work together, value each other’s knowledge, skills, and talents we will make a difference in our community.

Understanding the dynamics of a cooperative community is important. Many would rather sit back and critique, others suffer from what has been termed the paralysis of analysis, and some live in the past rather than looking to the future. And then you have those who step up and become involved not for self-gratification but for genuine love of the community. These community leaders often shy away from the spotlight, but you can always count on them to step up and be there when needed. Their giving spirit makes a difference every day!

Today, Rochdale Village has an opportunity to move forward and make a difference not only in our community but also in the greater Southeast Queens neighborhood. But that will not happen without the commitment and understanding of cooperators at large. Cooperators are continually encouraged to participate in our community by running for the Board of Directors, serving on board committees, attending board meetings, and staying informed of legislative issues that will impact affordable housing.

The one way in which we can derail progress is by doing nothing and giving our power away. When apathy and indifference permeate a community, the result can be devastating. Your community sits in a position that makes it an easy mark for others to take advantage. This often disrupts progress and allows a community’s power to be shifted into nothingness.

So, for me making a difference in my community also means the survival of my community. Making a difference is a choice! Today and always, I encourage all cooperators to work together in truth, honesty, and transparency. I encourage all cooperators to understand your power and never be afraid or allow anyone to diminish your authority.

Make a difference, make an impact in your community!

“The most common way people give up their power it by thinking they don’t have any”

- Alice Walker

President, Jean Hall

Speaking Out To Reclaim Their Voices

By MaryaM HuBBard CoMMunity relations CoMMittee CHair

Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee, in collaboration with Our Writing’s On The Wall and Beautiful Me Your Silence, presented the annual Reclaim My Voice Speak-out on Saturday, April 13, 2024. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we held space for survivors to share their healing journey and reclaim their voices to empower and encourage other survivors to HEAL ON PURPOSE. The speakers walked with great courage and transparency so that someone else would know that it is possible to fight for their healing and never let it go. The attendees’ grace and support demonstrated how we build community.

Safe Horizon, Cocolife Foundation, and Damsel in Defense provided invaluable information and resources to the community. Rapha Mind and Body, LLC discussed the advantages of therapy, how to use grounding techniques, and what to consider when selecting a therapist. Fostering a healing space, DJ NETT played good vibes that brought us together in joyful movement.

The work to foster these spaces will continue after April 13th. Through connection, compassion, and support, we welcome the opportunity to bring programs to schools, faith-based communities, women and family shelters, organizations, and anywhere we can empower through education. To learn more about upcoming events, visit us at www.ourwritingsonthewall. org/events.

(Photo Credit: Gail Dobbins.)

Monthly Report

- by Marion Scott

- by Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for April 2024

ACCOUNTING

Year to date, our revenue versus expenses has a negative variance of 3.6% ($2.4 million). While revenue is slightly outperforming what was anticipated in our budget, the expenses linked to insurance and inflation leave us in a deficit overall. Our carrying charge arrears of $7 million would help us combat these factors. That is why Management, and the Board are working diligently through the courts, and at home [Rochdale] implementing amenity restrictions. We want to be sure that shareholders that aren’t paying their fair share begin to feel more pressure.

As stated last month, our insurance costs have risen by over 250% in the past 3 years. This and the rise in inflation rates has created a shortfall in our overall budget. A review of the accounting summary in this month’s Bulletin clearly shows the negative variances on our maintenance and insurance line items.

PROJECTS

The convector project is back on track to begin this summer. Challenges with the frequency of unit shipments and payment timing have been resolved. However, we remain cautious with scheduling due to shipping delays in the past. We are not going to schedule the restart of the project until the physical units are on site. Each building will have 30 days’ notice prior to the installation.

The Board has also approved an IPNA (Integrated Physical Needs Assessment) that started on Tuesday, 4/23/24. An IPNA is a property evaluation survey used to identify the “health” of the building and all the integrated systems e.g. (plumbing, heating, façade, grounds, elevators etc.). Once this survey is completed the next round of capital improvement projects will be identified. Funding sources must also be identified as these projects are not usually funded with

our operating revenue. This process is integral to keeping up with our aging infrastructure.

ALLOCATIONS/SALES

We have held and still hold a 99% occupancy rate for over 10 years. However, we are experiencing a spike in the average number of vacancies we carry month to month because of COVID-19 that has slightly affected our monthly cash flow. In March, 11 apartments were sold but 14 became vacant. We average between 40 – 45 vacancies monthly. This is up 50% from our prepandemic numbers. The causes for move outs vary from typical move outs, transfers and evictions. Management meets with the Allocations and Restoration departments weekly on the status of vacancy restoration time frames and apartment sales.

COMMERCIAL

Commercial revenue makes up approximately 5% of our overall income. That sounds like a small percentage but that 5% is equivalent to approximately $5.5 million annually. We budget with every dollar in mind and the commercial division is a big part of that balance. Out of 49 storefront locations we have 7 vacancies.

In the Small Mall, a new tenant, Hip Hop Burger opened in the former Kelly’s space on Wednesday, 4/24/24. This is a minority owned business whose construction began in 2020 and faced many challenges along the way. There is also a sit-down restaurant portion of this space slated to be opened later this year. Construction has also begun in the Large Mall for a new Chinese food vendor, new Spanish food vendor and barber shop and spa.

We are still working on bigger commercial vendors such as Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Starbucks. We will update the community as we continue to rent our commercial spaces.

LEGAL

As mentioned above our residential collection rate has taken a hit since the Pandemic occurred. While we are collecting 97% of the carrying charges from our residents, the cumulative effect of 3% losses over the past 4 years has added up to $7 million in uncollected revenue. We are working diligently to collect those outstanding monies via the housing court.

Arrears have improved slightly by 4.7% from February to March. We anticipate that this positive trend will continue through a combination of payments in court, new shareholder moveins, and evictions for those that are not paying.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance costs have skyrocketed in this post Pandemic environment. Between the inflation rates and price gouging by corporations our material costs have risen between 30% - 50% depending on the supply item. The combination of lower than anticipated collection rates and insurance increases has made paying vendors in a timely manner difficult.

We have noticed a large uptick in the number of tub drains that had to be replaced. These tub drainpipes are usually newer than the other pipes but can fail faster if “liquid plumbing” chemicals are used. Please make sure to call your group manager’s office when your tub begins to drain slowly. Do not wait until it is completely clogged and do not use drain clearing chemicals like Drano. These chemicals have a negative reaction with the metal drain line pipes used under your tub. Our maintenance staff uses tools to clear the drain preserving the pipes for a much longer duration. This helps avoid an inconvenience for you and your neighbor below.

The Rochdale Board of Directors will be hybrid on Monday, May 20, 2024 in person and zoom at 7:00 p.m.

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

March 2024

The Public Safety department maintains 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage.

112 Loitering complaints of which 35 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiters were present)

Noise complaints of which 89 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

These verticals resulted in 49 violations being issued and 63 loiterers encountered during the vertical patrols. In addition, 2 arrests were made and 2 criminal trespass notices were issued.

Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce quality of life conditions in designated “hot spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of various patrol reports.

Calls aided sick / injury and elevator entrapments

Provided by 113th Precinct P.O. Smith, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan

28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

A Message From The Chief

Greetings Cooperators,

On April 12, 2024 at approximately 06:15 am members of the NYPD Queens Narcotics Division executed a search warrant in building 7C. Three persons were arrested and charged with various narcotics related offenses. This location was the source of numerous quality of life complaints. These complaints led to a 7-month joint investigation between the Public Safety Department and the Queens Narcotic Division.

Kudos to all involved and let’s keep it going because we are not done yet!

Adolph Osback Public Safety Chief

Controller’s Report - by William Young

Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative

For the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2024 vs. Budget Summary of Key Performance Indicators FY 2024 (11 Months)

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Total revenue - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Total revenue increased $812,000 to $80,920,000 as compared to $80,107,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is explained below:

Apartment revenue - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Apartment revenue increased $244,000 or 0.4% to $69,981,000 as compared to $69,737,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is directly related to the 3.62% carrying charge increase effective February 1, 2024.

Commercial rental revenue – For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Commercial rental revenue decreased $(422,000) to $4,996,000 as compared to $5,419,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The decrease in revenue is due to the following:

1. UJ Pizzeria – Permanently Closed.

2. Jays Restaurant (d/b/a) Unique Eats - Permanently Closed.

3. There are several Commercial Tenants that are several months behind in rent and are slow paying. In addition, legal notices were sent out.

4. There were more vacancies in both Mall 1 and Mall 2 earlier in FY 2024 than were Budgeted for.

NOTE: There are 4 Tenants that are currently in there build out period that will start paying rent in FY 2025.

Other Rental Revenue - Other rental revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2024 Budget. FYI - Approximately 85% of Other rental revenue is related to Parking.

Other Income (accounts - Laundry, Parking, Insurance proceeds & Interest income) - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 other income increased $1,080,000 to $3,173,000 as compared to $2,092,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is due to the Company receiving an insurance reimbursement of $825,000 for the costs related to the Power Plant turbine rebuild and a $400,000 rebate related to the Workers Compensation safety program. This insurance reimbursement and rebate were not anticipated in the Budget.

Controller’s Report -

by William Young

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Administrative - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Administrative expenses increased $60,703 or 1.1% to $5,693,000 as compared to $5,632,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. It should be noted, that although these expenses increased, inflation is impacting Office expense and Office supplies and continue to have a negative effect on the expenses.

Janitorial & Grounds - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024, Janitorial & Grounds expenses decreased $(1,050,319) to $6,784,000 as compared to $7,835,251 in the FY 2024 Budget. This decrease is related to less snow expense and lower payroll expense than anticipated in the Budget.

Maintenance and Operating costs - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Maintenance and Operating costs increased $2,891,000 to $14,431,000 as compared to $11,540,000 in the FY 2024 Budget This increase is related to the following:

1. Repair Material, Tools & Supplies - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Re-

pair Material, Tools & Supplies increased $606,000 to $2,366,000 as compared to $1,760,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The increase is due to:

a. An increase in Carpentry Supplies, Floor tiles, HVAC & Other Maintenance expenses is related to the increase in demand for services and the impact of inflation on purchases. This negative trend is expected to continue.

2. Contracted Services - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Contracted services category of Maintenance expenses increased approximately $2,217,000 to $7,952,000 as compared to $5,735,000 in the Budget. This negative trend is expected to continue. The increase is due to is due to the following:

a. Electrical, Plumbing , Floor Supplies, Bathtub Glazing & Elevator expense. The increase in these expenses is due to an increase in demand for services by cooperators and the impact of inflation on the products used to make those repairs. In addition, elevator expense increased due to category 1 and Category 5 Testing was not anticipated in the Budget

b. Apartment Repairs - The increase of $1,290,000 in apartment repairs is due an increase in demand for services and the impact of inflation on the products used to make those repairs. This trend is expected to continue for the remaining Fiscal Year.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Power Plant - For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 These expenses increased $1,219,000 to $17,158,000 as compared to $15,939,000 in the FY 2024 The variances are explained below:

a. Fuel & Utilities - increased $1,132,000 as compared to the Budget. The increase is due to (1) increased usage (2) the impact of the broken meter when the Budget was prepared (3) The seasonality of the Budget differing (CONTINUED NEXT PAGE)

Rochdale

Village, Inc. Summary

of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

from the prior year % usage.

b. Water & Sewer - This increase of $529,000 is due to (1) increased usage by cooperators (2) seasonality of the Budget differing from the actual.

c. Salaries & Other - The decrease of $(441,000) in salaries is due to (1)salaries being Budgeted at full staff and the actual was not at full staff and (2) the decrease of $(293,000) in overtime is due to anticipated projects in the Budget not needed.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Insurance, Shelter Rent, Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Insurance Expense- For the Eleven Months Ended February 29, 2024 Insurance expenses increased $1,215,000 as compared to the FY 2024 Budget. Insurance costs have continued to trend above the FY 2024 Budget because the Insurance market has dramatically increased as compared to when the Budget was prepared. In FY 2024 alone, insurance was Budgeted at a 5 % increase and the actual expense increased 15.4% over the Budget. This negative trend is anticipated to continue in the near future.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - The decrease of $(552,000) is due to the NYS Supreme court ruling that Rochdale can allocate 16.5% corporate expenses to the Shelter Rent calculation. The allocation of corporate expenses results in a decrease in our Shelter Rent by approximately $1 million annually in perpetuity.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Bad Debt Expense - Bad Debt Expense is inline with the Budget. This is an estimate of the amount of receivable at 3/31/24 that will be expensed as Bad Debt and added to the allowance for Bad Debt in FY 2024.

Inventory Usage - The inventory usage account is less than the Budgeted expense. This is an estimate of the year end inventory adjustment to actual.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Community Center - The community center expense increased $113,000 as compared to the Budget. This increase is because when the Budget was prepared, it was anticipated that the after school program and summer camp would not be in service.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Note: For the 11 months Board Expenses and the 60th anniversary expenses are higher than the Budget. When the Board expense Budgets were prepared the 60th Anniversary expenses were Budgeted at $50,000 and the actual expenses incurred were higher than anticipated.

Rochdale Village Inc. (NET) Accounts Receivable by Year (Impact of COVID Started FY 2021)

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Payable by Month FY 2024 for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet for the 11 Months Ended February 29, 2024 (FY 2024)

ELITE THE HAIR STUDIO

LOCATED IN MALL ONE 165-48 BAISLEY BLVD

LOCATED IN MALL TWO 169-75 137TH AVE

F ROM T HE OFFICE O F S PEAKER A DAMS

ROCHDALE PARKS BASKETBALL COURTS UPDATE

New York City Council Speaker Adams, also the Council Member for District 28, allocated $3,000,000 in capital funding in 2020 for the Rochdale Park basketball area. This funding will go towards updating the space with benches, LED lighting, and more to increase the vitalization of programming and community participation. Speaker Adams thanks Rochdale Village and the surrounding communities

Project Timeline:

Design:

Assigned & Start Date: June 2021

Projected Completion Date: June 2022

Completion Date: July 2022

Procurement:

Start Date: July 2022

Projected Completion Date: April 2023

Completion Date: March 2024

Construction:

Start Date: April 2024

Projected Completion Date: April 2025

Funding: Total Funding: $3,350,000

Funding Sources: Borough President $350,000 City Council $3,000,000

Construction Timeline: The average time for construction is 12-18 months.

for their advocacy and assures them that everyone’s voice is heard. Her office has also secured capital funding for much-needed Rochdale North and South Parks improvements. The groundbreaking for Rochdale Park has already begun, and the community can look forward to a thriving recreational space. Speaker Adams expresses her gratitude to the Parks Department and the neighbors for their efforts in keep-

ing the green spaces modern, safe, and beautiful for the community.

Ground Breaking for Rochdale Park will begin on April 29th, 2024, construction will be for approximately one year.

Poetry & Art Corner

TEACHER

By Ed Miller

Let my song

Be like the sparrow’s

Simple chirps, simple notes. Not like the nightingale’s With fancy flourishes and trills.

Let my words

Be like the children’s

Simple sounds, simple meanings. Not like the professor’s. Polysyllabic, affected.

Let my readers

Hear my thoughts, see Simple pictures, simple themes. Not hidden meanings. Mystic, obscure.

And let my pen

Be gentle and ink pure, Honest feelings, truthful, clear, Not obscene, course, irascible But meaningful and uplifting.

By Anthony Blake

Distance should be no worry

No need to hurry

Challenge yourself

Don’t let go

Just climb

Be determined

Certainly prepare

That is only fair

Understanding your own agenda

Be everything you can be

Don’t listen to doubt

Keep moving about

Courage climb

Aim for the top

Pause only for a short rest stop

Assurance being your influence

Visibility sight

Stand on Confident

Have Faith and hope

Turn away from can’t into try

There will be moments for the need to cry

Push yourself

You are not like everybody else

Chosen for the mission

Act on precision

Motivated up

Climb to your destiny

Mountain top awaits

No hesitate

Fulfill and assemble

All while you are able Climb

SHARE YOUR VOICE

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards

The Art of Poetry

An expression of words Its one of a kind

From one heart to another And one mind to another’s mind

It can find you thinking at ease

And get you asking question about Import prospect for your future.

And hopefully let you reflect on Purpose and inspire

Great aspiration in your future

As well as thought or deeds

Yes, the art of poetry whether read or recited

Its personal and much need and one who authors it must be true and dedicated to the art of the talent at all time from the heart through God inspiration and it must be

Carefully executed word for word

Without “error blemish free” It a “master piece” you know

And a reflection of “the artist work”

So please lets be careful and mindful

Be careful and be encourage

As we express kindness

love and joy and peace

Offering through Christ In our talent we Flowing freely in poetry

Happy writing and reciting. God bless!

Submit your original poetry, spoken word, or artwork to be published in the Rochdale Village Bulletin! Send to mrichards@rochdalevillage.com

Poetry Night Returns

MOUNTAIN LOW TO MOUNTAIN HIGH

Ed Miller is the Author of “Teacher! Teacher!: Collection of Short Stories, Letters and Art”

THE ART OF POETRY

The Open Mic Poetry Night hosted by the Community Center along with 100 Suits returned to the Club Lounge on Friday, April 19, 2024 for a night filled with amazing poetry and spoken word artistry.

(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell.)

Community Center Director Julia Shaw and Kevin Livingston, Founder of 100 Suits and event organizer.

Prom Wear Giveaway

The Promwear Giveaway, an annual event hosted by the Community Center and Shonda’s Prom Closet returned for 2024, encouraging donations to the event held on Saturday, April 6, 2024. High School Seniors came to the Grand Ballroom to shop the racks and find the prom wear (accessories included!) of their dreams. Vendors were also available to help put together the perfect prom look.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, youth from all over stepped onto the stage to show off their talents for this showcase hosted by the Community Center, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook, the Rosedale Jets and Nation of Islam. There was dancing, singing, rapping, spoken word and instruments playing of all kinds. The youth really showed out!

(Photo Credit : Yolanda Brannon.)

NEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCES TWO RARE PHENOMENA IN ONE WEEK

By CyntHia Bernadine

New Yorkers and an estimated record number of out-of-town travelers gathered throughout the city and state on Monday, April 8, 2024, to take in the first total solar eclipse over New York State in almost 100 years. A phenomenon that we will not see again in the United States until 2044.

A Solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon and Earth align. The moon passes between Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking the sun’s light and casting a shadow on Earth. A total solar eclipse is when the moon fully obscures the sun, whereas a partial solar eclipse means it blocks just a portion of the sun’s face.

What made this eclipse so special? Parts of New York -- Upstate, specifically, such as Niagra Falls and Lake Placid -- were within the path of totality where witnessing the total eclipse was possible.

New York City spectators got a 90% view of a partial solar eclipse. Still an amazing thing to see with our own eyes. But only if those eyes were protected with special ISO 12312-2 international standard solar glasses Looking directly into a solar eclipse is a no-no as it can cause eye damage over time. Solar glasses are different from regular sunglasses – no matter how dark,

sunglasses are generally not dark enough to view the sun. Solar glasses are typically thousands of times darker, as per NASA.

With protected glasses on, old and young eagerly staked out spots in the City with the best views and excitedly waited to take in such amazement which occurred between 3:15pm – 3:30pm, a brief moment in time when the day turned into night for approximately 1 – 3 minutes. “The April 8 eclipse is a once-in-a-generation experience, and there’s no better place to view it than in our beautiful state,” Governor Hochul said.

Even those at Rochdale at the time got in on the experience, watching the sky darken and viewing the eclipse through their special glasses, even catching a few shots of the peak of the eclipse (see left and the cover).

Just three days before this rare occurrence, on Friday, April 5, 2024, New Yorkers experienced another rarity when an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude shook the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia regions. The last time that New Yorkers felt an earthquake with anything near the strength of this one was the 5.8 magnitude quake centered in Virginia that shook New York City and the East Coast on August 23, 2011. It was and felt from Washington, D.C. all the way to Boston. That 2011 quake was the largest earthquake felt in New York City in more than 100

years. Earthquakes are rare in the New York City area, but there are several small fault lines under Manhattan where earthquakes can originate, and a major fault in New Jersey, called the Ramapo Fault.

There was no major damage reported by New York City Mayor Eric Adams who also exclaimed, “I didn’t feel it.” Unlike the Mayor, many however did feel some type of affect leaving some asking the same question “Was that an earthquake?” And indeed it was.

See what’s going on in and around our community... There’s a little something for everyone!

aBouT rochdale Village coMMiTTeeS

Cooperative living embraces the principle that we are a community that works together for the common good. This means each resident plays an active role in supporting their community, and ultimately, each other. Cooperators may join any committee by simply calling the board office, 718-275-5700 ext. 3360 and request your name be added to the members list. You are free to join as many committees as you choose!

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 4/4/24 7:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom

coMMuniTy cenTer coMMiTTee

Chairperson: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

PLANNED AGENDA:

1. Food Truck Festival

2. Fall Festival

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The food truck festival will be held on May 11, 2024 from 1-7pm

DISCUSSION:

• Food Truck Festival :

It was discuss that the Food truck festival would be the around the same time as last year. Which was the Saturday prior to mother day. There were no complaints pertaining to the vendors therefore all will be invited back.

In hope that more vendors participate we can move the festival from the back side of mall #1 to the open front area in front of Rite aid. It was mention that we may want to contact the local pct. to block some of the street parking area if needed.

• Fall Festival :

This discussion was a hot topic, due to last year two hour storm and the destruction of some vendors merchandise lead some wondering if we need to have a rain date. Even though the attendance on zoom was well attended it still is not the majority of the population of the village. Therefore we will have to reach out to the village to get a better understanding of what is wanted.

There was also talk about including Food Trucks at this year festival, this will also need a larger census before moving forward. If we decide to go with rain date. The festival date would have to be moved to Saturday and the rain date would Sunday.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Food Truck Festival

• CPR Training (Health and Awareness Sub Committee)

• Father Day Cigar and Game Night

• RV Entrepreneur Expo (Entrepreneur sub committee

• Sunday Music Festival

• Cancer Walk (Cancer Awareness Sub Committee)

NEXT MEETING: N/A

Meeting ended at: 7:45 p.m.

Attendance: 33

Minutes submitted by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

enVironMenTal conSerVaTion and recreaTion coMMiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: April 9, 2024

Time: 7:30pm

Location: CC Room 15.

Chairperson(s): K. Saleem, A. Hicks, PhD

1. GMO Food Education. Industry Labels.

Forks Over knives or What

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 3/21/24 Time: 7:05pm

Location: Zoom

Chairperson: Keysha Beasley

the Health.

2. What the health. (2017) 1hr. 32m Club Lounge; 1:30pm Start Time

Assorted Refreshments and Beverages.

Committee Members suggested a Door prize Valued at $25 or Less.

(Volunteers for the event: Angie, Rose, Cathy)

3. Follow up on Dog Trainer Symposium.

Partnership with Shareema (RV Dog Club)

4. Follow up Spring Cleaning – List

Company’s that accept Donations.

Clothing, Furniture, etc. (Locations, Times, Contact information)

Parking Sub Committee: Accounting of Parking lots continues.

Upcoming Events

“What The Health”, Film Event –Saturday April 27, 2024 Rm 11,12,13. 1:30pm – 4pm

MainTenance coMMiTTee

PLANNED AGENDA I. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

» Maintenance meetings are tentatively resume in person for the month of April.

» We once again are asking shareholder to refrain from leaving any food, clothes, books magazines in the laundry rooms. As this is a nice gesture, food items tend to invite UNWANTED vermin and the other items sometime breed insects.

» Notices were posted in every laundry room throughout the campus, advising that we should refrain from using Lysol spray as it COMBUSTIBLE when used in the dryers and

NEXT MEETING:

Date: May 14, 2024, 7:30pm

Meeting Ended: 8:55pm

Minutes Submitted by: Kamal F. Saleem

often times our fellow shareholders are allergic. It is best to use sanitizing wipes.

DISCUSSION

1. In February 2024, several shareholders reported that they have seen an influx of vermin. I shared with the committee that if anyone has an issue with mice or any unwanted bugs to please call their group office and schedule for the exterminator to visit and treat your apartment. Group 4 shareholders seem to have reported the highest number of issues.

2. Thus far for the year of 2024, the exterminator has completed 360 tickets. Group1= 65 tickets, Group 2=69, Group 3 =88, Group 4 =75, and Group 5= 63. The question was asked how

Chairperson, Kamal F. Saleem.

Chairperson, Keysha Beasley.

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

MainTenance coMMiTTee

often are common areas treated? The answer is: The exterminators exterminate each building, including the laundry rooms and crawl spaces weekly. Group 1 on Monday, Group 2 on Tuesday, Group 3 on Wednesday, Group 4 on Thursday and Group 5 on Friday. The maintenance team rely’s on the shareholders to not only partner with them in helping to keep a clean and safe home, but to also help us by reporting issues. My motto is that of MTA, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING.

3. The committee discussed and provided resolutions that have since been provided to our maintenance directors. The committee would like to see door sweeps placed on doors in the service hallways. I did advise that I will discuss this with management and the board, to see what the cost would be as this was not an item that was included in the budget. More information to follow.

4. The committee discussed the current condi-

tions of our pipes. We discussed leaks and how important it is for ALL shareholders to do our due diligence in helping to preserve our current system. We agree that we do have an aging system, however just like our bodies as we get older it becomes more important to care for it. The use of DRANO IS PROHIBITED IN THE TOILETS, KITCHEN SINKS, BATHTUBS AND BATHROOM BASINS. It is evident that leaks and floods are a shareholders nightmare, however I would like to share that over the last 2 years we have had a spike in reports of the following items being flushed down the waste lines (aka toilets) FULL WIGS and weaving hair, Cat litter, cooking oil, baby wipes, pampers, as well as toys. These items have and continue to cost the corporation a tremendous amount of money, as we often have to call in an outside contractor to resolve these types of clogs and backups. We ask that our shareholders bear in mind that the above mentioned items, should never be flushed down

our system at any given time. Please bag these items and dispose of them properly.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Shredfest

• Employee Appreciation

NEXT MEETING: TBS

Meeting ended at: 8:21pm Attendance: 48

Minutes submitted by: Keysha Beasley

Media & info Technology coMMiTTee

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 4/19/24 Time: 7:00pm

Location: Zoom/Community Room.

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Chairperson: Stacey Francis

PLANNED AGENDA:

1. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A

DISCUSSION:

• The committee had an in-depth discussion about improvements we would like to have to the website up to and including:

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 4/7/24 Time: 7:00pm

Location: Community Center

○ To have the Board, Community Center and NORC calendars reflect changes in real-time using Rochdale’s Microsoft Outlook platform.

○ How to get Group Maintenance staff to check the portal for open maintenance work orders to improve customer service satisfaction. It is currently not being used by the Maintenance department.

○ Ability to register for community center events online.

• Everyone was made aware off the following improvements by ReziConnect, Inc.:

○ Optimized the Rochdale Mo-

bile App so the login button is at the top.

○ Fully compliance for people with disabilities and Website Content Accessibility Guidelines.

○ Streamlined the Alerts System to reduce phone company charges from Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile - for text messages over 2 message segments.

UPCOMING EVENTS: N/A

NEXT MEETING: May 24, 2024

Meeting ended at: 8:00 p.m.

Attendance: N/A

Minutes submitted by: Stacey Francis

PuBlic SafeTy coMMiTTee

of our village

DISCUSSION:

Chairperson: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

PLANNED AGENDA:

The agenda was open in effort to have input from the cooperators who attended. To hear their vision of what the public safety committee should be an how and what this committee would be moving forward.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

In order for us to build a better community we have to understand that we may not always agree but must come to a mutual understanding for the best

The meeting opens with a welcome back to our members from our winter break on zoom. We discussed whether the committee prefer in person meeting or a virtual meeting it was decided that a hybrid meeting would best serve this community. It was stated that Rochdale village hybrid meetings are not the best quality and lack the ability to service both audiences. I will research the matter.

We discussed the purpose of the public safety committee. The goal is to educate and make our community aware of safety concerns and to have a proactive instead of reactive plan for our community.

It was discussed that we will continue to have National Night Out Carnival instead of awards night. But would have a separate award ceremony to recognize our public safety officers and cooperative who serve and keep our community safe.

I presented to the committee an exciting new adventure to include at the National Night Out. Imagine The black Cowboys and their rodeo show

Our village deserves to have a new exciting event that our children and a lot of our adults will never experience. The ideal was well accepted. And the city park within Rochdale would have been the perfect

place to have this But for now this part of the event will be delay, due to the recent approval of the City Park renovation. This renovation will close this area for approximately 1 year. I will continue to work on this so that rats there would eventually one day have their own black rodeo show.

In replace of the rodeo the committee has suggested many more rides and games for the festivities.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

⁕ Planning for the appreciation dinner

⁕ Planning for the national night out

NEXT MEETING: N/A

Meeting ended at: 8:30 p.m.

Attendance: 23

Minutes submitted by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Chairperson, Stacey Francis.

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 4/3/24 Time: 10:00am

Location: Grand Ballroom

Chairperson: Jean Hall

Co-Chair Jean Randolph-Castro

PLANNED AGENDA:

Senior ciTizen coMMiTTee

in June 2024. We are waiting to confirm the date. The price for this event is $199.00 which includes transportation, orchestra seating, and lunch! Stay tuned for information on this great trip!

Understanding Taxes and your Social Security Check:

The committee received a handout, entitled, “Social Security Income – How much does the federal government withhold?”

To perform certain transactions with Social Security you must create a My SSA Account. (handouts were provided)

With a my SSA account you can do the following:

9 Request a replacement Social Security Card

If you are not receiving benefits:

9 Get personalized retirement benefit estimates.

ously known as Part C) – includes all the benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B, plus prescription drugs and additional benefits such as vision, hearing, and dental, bundled together in one plan.

Medicare Part D: This is the prescription drug coverage. It helps cover the cost of prescription drugs.

Note:

1. Discussion Trip to Manhattan or Wine Tasting

2. Understanding Taxes and your Social Security Check

3. Medicare – When you are penalized for refusing Medicare

4. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The committee will host breakfast in the Courtyard on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:00AM!

DISCUSSION:

Wine Tasting

The trip will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024. We will leave from the library at 8:00AM!

The cost of this trip is $105.00 per person which includes:

• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation

• Wine tasting at the Famous Pindar Vineyards

• Lunch at the Cooperage Inn (Chicken Francaise, Roasted Salmon, Penne a la Vodka, Grilled Flat Iron Steak, or Pork Chops, all with Salad, Side Dish, Dessert and Beverage)

Make Money Order only payable to “Rochdale Village Inc.” by Friday, May 10, 2024.

Payments may be made at the Board Office. Any questions call (718) 2765700 ext 3360.

Broadway Show:

Plans are underway to see “The Wiz”

Chair JH led the discussion on this important topic. Sharing information that is based on your income, the federal government will tax your social security income. The income thresholds:

Single Filers, head of household, or qualifying widow/widower with a dependent child:

If your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,00 you may need to pay income tax up to 50% of your Social Security benefits.

If your combined income exceeds $34,000, up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable.

For married couples filing jointly: If your combined income is between $32,000 and $44,000, you’ll pay taxes up to 50% of your Social Security Income.

If your combined income exceeds $44,000, up to 85% of your benefits may be subject to tax.

You can elect to have taxes taken out of your Social Security (SSA) payments by completing the W-4V form – voluntary withholding request. This form will direct SSA to withhold 7%, 10%, 12% or 22%. You can contact your local SSA office for more information.

If you do not have taxes withheld during the year and when you file your taxes you may owe and have to send that check to the IRS!

What You can do online with Social Security:

9 Get estimates for spouse’s benefits.

9 Get proof that you do not receive benefits.

9 Check your application status.

9 Get your Social Security Statement

If you are receiving benefits:

9 Set up or change direct deposit.

9 Get a Social Security 1099 (SSA1099) form.

9 Opt out of mailed notices for those available online.

9 Print a benefit verification letter.

9 Change your address.

For additional information visit www. ssa.gov

Medicare:

JH explained today when speaking about Medicare it can seem so very confusing. There are four basic parts of the Medicare Program:

Medicare Part A: Is the hospital insurance which is free. It helps cover inpatient care in hospitals (including critical access hospitals) and skilled nursing facilities (not custodial or long-term care). Part A also pays for some home health care and hospice care and inpatient care in a religious non-medical health care institution.

Medicare Part B: Is the medical insurance which there is a premium. It helps cover medically necessary doctors’ services, outpatient care, home health services, durable medical equipment, mental health services, and other medical services. Part B also covers many preventative services.

Medicare Advantage Care Plan (previ-

If you have a higher income, the law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare B and Medicare D premiums. This is also known as IRMA –Income-Related Monthly Adjustment. Basically, the current Part B premium is $174.70; however, if your income is greater than $103,000 and less than or equal to $129,000 (individual) or $206,000 and less than $258,000 for joint filers the IRMAA ranges from $244.60 to $594.00. Therefore, if your income places you in this category you will be notified that you will pay a higher premium for Medicare Part B. There are also income requirements which may raise your Part D premium.

Getting our House In order:

A brief discussion was held regarding getting one’s house in order. Do we have our beneficiaries updated on insurance, pension and other benefits. Do we have our medical proxies, living wills etc. in order.

Committee members expressed that they would like to have a greater discussion regarding getting our house in order.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The committee discussed the upcoming July 4th Celebration. It was decided that a luncheon would be prepared for up to 175 guests. A total of 19 committee members signed up to assist in planning, decoration, and serving.

NEXT MEETING: Monday, May 1, 2023

Meeting ended at: 11:30 a.m. Attendance: 87

A total of $84.00 was collected. Minutes submitted by: Chair, Jean Hall

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

SynoPSiS of cooPeraTor’S SeSSion

- for March 25, 2024 board meeting

Chair, Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperator’s session at 7:00PM.

Question: Request was made to post the current parking list. Question raised is there an update on the status of the parking lot waiting list?

Response: Management has set up a meeting with the parking committee to review the format of the parking waiting list. Once completed there will be a greater discussion with the full board.

Question: The issue involves a cooperator’s brother’s parking space. It was relayed that a member of the management staff was rude and advised him that the waiting list for parking is now ten years. It was further stated he has been on the waiting list since 2015. The cooperator further stated that she has not been able to get in contact with the General Manager, Mr. Williams.

Response: The General Manager indicated that while he may not personally respond to the inquiry it was forwarded to his staff to address. He apologized if that did not take place. Upon review of the files, it appears that your brother should expect a call in August 2024 regarding a parking space.

Question: Are cooperators in group five being told when they apply for a parking space that the spaces are smaller, if they have a passenger, they may not be able to exit the vehicle, the driver when exiting the car may hit the vehicle next to them?

Statement: People deserve to know before they park their vehicles that the spaces are much, much smaller and they will have a hard time getting out especially if someone is disabled in anyway. Also, regardless of disability they may have a neck or back issue and that would make their bodies hurt. Cooperators need to get their inches back. Open space parking is a New York City Law, and we must abide by the laws of this land.

Question: Will there be entry into Key Food from the Mall area as it was before?

Response: There is a plan for Key Food to allow access to their store from an area adjacent to where the original egress was. They are currently doing their renovation. An updated schedule will be submitted to Management, shared and discussed with the Board.

Question: What building will be first in line for the balcony updates?

Response: The balcony updates are in line with the Local Law 11 Façade project. We will move to Group 1 next. Once we get closer to the work, shareholders will be notified.

Question: When will the circle 5 meeting take place?

Response: The Group 5 meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 7:00PM in building 20, it will be a hybrid meeting.

Question: How are we doing with collections? I understand that was a cumulative balance of 7 million dollars as shareholders are not paying their carrying charges.

Response: We are essentially in the same place; the 7 million dollars is a cumulative effect. We are collecting approximately 97% of the carrying charges, however, a development of this size that amount has a huge impact on our ability to effectively manage the financial obligations of the corporation.

Question: How many apartments are vacant, not sold and why?

Response: Presently, we have a 1% vacancy loss which is equivalent to 45 units. It takes approximately 30 to 60 days to restore the vacant units.

Question: When will we reach 100% occupancy?

Response: There will always be move ins and move outs, so realistically it is doubtful if we obtain 100% occupancy that it would be maintained over an extended period.

Question: In building 17, there are units where the doors are slamming, so much so that a picture fell off the wall. These are apartment doors not stairwell doors.

Response: Management will investigate.

Question: How long is the Key Food contract?

Response: The contract is approximately 20 years from the date it was signed in 2021.

Question: Why doesn’t the ice cream truck come to all of the circles?

Response: Management does not know why the ice cream truck does not visit all the circles. Management will reach out to see if our route is on their schedule.

Question: What is going to be done about these cooperators moving in with dogs?

Response: If anyone is moving in with a dog this is unknown to management. All dogs should be registered with the management office. Presently, all dogs who are registered are emotional support dogs. If someone has a service animal, they are also allowed. These are the only two categories. If you suspect a dog is not registered, you can submit an anonymous report and it will be investigated. All owners must adhere to the rules, particularly that all dogs must be on a leash. That is a New York City law.

Question: When will the remotes for the M door and Service door be available?

Response: Management will have to get back to you. It was later stated the remotes should be available the week of April 1st. (ACTION ITEM)

Question: Are e-bikes allowed?

Response: E-bikes are not allowed to be ridden on campus.

Question: When will the apartment doors be painted.

Response: Group Managers will be performing a walk-through and any areas that are identified that need service and/or painting will be addressed.

Question: In a storage room controlled by Bargold storage squirrels have made their way in the area.

Response: Notes have been taken regarding the squirrels and we will take care of that.

Question: Maintenance personnel sprayed this chemical, WD40 and my mother got sick and had to go to the doctor. What can be done about the staff person who used this chemical?

Response: We do not want anyone to be sick. If this happens again, management recommends you contact the group office or central maintenance.

Question: Our unit is not getting heat and the convector makes noise, what can be done?

Response: Kindly provide your specifics and we will handle accordingly.

No further questions, the cooperator’s session ended at 7:31PM.

R07-24:

rochdale Village Board of direcTorS MeeTing Resolutions - March 25, 2024

Moved by: Kamal Saleem

Seconded by: Keysha Beasley

WHEREAS, JS Restaurant & Diner, Inc. has agreed to rent One Thousand Six hundred Ten (1,610) square feet in Mall 1 for five (5) years; WHEREAS, JS Restaurant & Diner, Inc. the terms of the lease are attached and

WHEREAS, it shall use and occupy the demised premises for selling American and Hispanic Cuisine and for no other purpose.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, JS Restaurant & Diner, Inc. is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Hall

Althea Hicks

Jean Randolph-Castro

Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

ABSENT

Keysha Beasley

Stacey Francis

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

Nadine Browne

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Felicia Perrin

Eleven for, four absent; motion passes.

R08-24:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Stacey Francis

WHEREAS, Jackson Tax Services has agreed to rent seven hundred fifty (750) square feet in Mall 1 for five (5) years.

WHEREAS, Jackson Tax Services shall use and occupy the demised premises for the purpose of income tax preparation and general accounting services for the general public and insurance agency services and for that purpose.

WHEREAS, the Jackson Tax Services Lease terms are attached. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the lease for Jackson Tax Services is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Hall

Althea Hicks

Keysha Beasley

Stacey Francis

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

ABSENT

Talib Bey Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Felicia Perrin

Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.

R10-24:

Original motion

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Amended motion

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Stacey Francis

WHEREAS, the contract between Rochdale Village, Inc. and the Special and Superior Officers Benevolent Association (“the Union”) expired on March 31, 2023.

WHEREAS, continuing negotiations have resulted in a Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Union membership has ratified the Memorandum of Agreement terms on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the General Manager is authorized to sign the final contract that was reviewed by Labor Counsel which embodies the terms of the Memorandum of the Agreement between Rochdale Village, Inc. and the Union.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

ABSENT

Talib Bey Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Felicia Perrin

Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.

ABSENT

Nadine Browne

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Felicia Perrin

Eleven for, four absent; motion passes.

R09-24:

Moved by: Stacey Francis

Seconded by: Keysha Beasley

WHEREAS, Carewell Medical Associates, P.C. has agreed to rent One Thousand two Hundred Fifty (1,250) square feet in Mall 2 for five (5) years;

WHEREAS, Carewell Medical Associates, P.C. shall use and occupy the demised premises for Internal Medicine which includes Weight Loss Counseling, Nutrition Counseling and Therapy; and WHEREAS, the Carewell Medical Associates, P.C. terms are attached.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the lease for Carewell Medical Associates, P.C. is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

R11-24:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

WHEREAS, management has been in discussion with both New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding funding opportunities for major capital improvement needs around the campus.

WHEREAS, both agencies have requested that an Integrated Physical Needs Assessment (IPNA) be conducted before any funding sources can be recommended;

WHEREAS, HCR requires that an IPNA be done by one of their pre-qualified vendors;

WHEREAS, Partner Energy, a division of Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. is an HCR qualified vendor and is familiar with Rochdale having conducted Physical Needs Assessments for the 2014 and 2019 refinances;

WHEREAS, Partner Energy has submitted a proposal to conduct an IPNA for a total of $65,000 including applicable taxes broken down as follows:

rochdale Village Board of direcTorS MeeTing Resolutions - March 25, 2024

R08-21 for Phase 1 Local Law 11 work.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves a payment of $38,324.00 to be funded from the Operating Account to address the Building 11 facade issues.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the proposal from Partner Energy to conduct the IPNA for $65,000 to be funded from the operations account.

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Nadine Browne

Keysha Beasley

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

Talib Bey Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Felicia Perrin

Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.

R12-24:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is in the midst of performing probes and other work related to Local Law 11 Cycle 9 (“LL11”) compliance; WHEREAS, a brick failure occurred on drop 18 of Building 11 within an area fenced off causing no additional damage or injury to anyone;

WHEREAS, the area where the failure occurred needs to be repaired for the health and safety of Rochdale Village residents and to prevent further issue with the adjoining bricks on drop 18;

WHEREAS, the price quote from Proto Restoration Construction LLC (“Proto”) to complete this work will cost $240,030.60

WHEREAS, a monthly payment of $50,000 will be made to Proto until the balance of the Building 11 work is satisfied.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc Board of Directors approves a payment of $240,030.60 to be funded from the Operating Account to address the Building 11 facade issues.

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

Felicia Perrin

Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.

R13-2 4: TELEPHONE VOTE

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is in the midst of performing probes and other work related to Local Law 11 Cycle 9 (“LL11”) compliance; WHEREAS, a brick failure occurred on drop 18 of Building 11 within an area fenced off causing no additional damage or injury to anyone;

WHEREAS, the area where the failure occurred needs to be secured and shored to prevent further issue with the adjoining bricks on drop 18;

WHEREAS, the price quote from Proto Restoration Construction LLC (“Proto”) to complete this work will cost $38,324.00 and WHEREAS, this cost will fall under the previously approved

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Talib Bey

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard Felicia Perrin

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

UNABLE TO REACH - LEFT MESSAGE

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Althea Hicks

Thirteen for, two unable to be reached; telephone vote passed.

BOARD MEMBERS

Althea Hicks

Chairperson

Jean Hall

President

Maryam Hubbard

First Vice-President

Kamal Saleem

Second Vice-President & Assistant Treasurer

Keysha Beasley

Third Vice-President

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Fourth Vice President

Stacey Francis

Secretary

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith (Not Present)

Assistant Secretary

Felicia Perrin (Not Present)

Treasurer

Letisha Azizah

Talib Bey (Not Present)

Nadine Browne (Arrived 7:50 P.M.)

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Randolph-Castro

Lisa Stark

SUMMIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

Jay Williams

General Manager

Wilfred Rodriguez

Assistant General Manager

Lance Williams

Director Of Operations

Robert Bernstein, Esq.

Corporate Counsel

William Young

Controller

Raphael Wilkins

Assistant Controller

Kelvin Pantaleon (Not Present)

Director Of Maintenance

Adolph Osback

Chief Public Safety

Corey Jones

Director Of Power Plant

David George

Assistant Director Of Maintenance

Dean M. Roberts, Esq.

Norris, Mclaughlin

Leacroft Gordon

Director - Commercial Services

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

Project Name: Convectors

Description: Replace all (20,000) convectors with modern convectors with washable filters, thermostats, and leak prevention.

Status: Installation is complete in the following Buildings: 20,19,18. Awaiting delivery of additional units to complete building #17. We received 998 new convectors; we anticipate an additional 1,000 soon.

It became necessary to add freeze protection to the fan coil units to prevent freezing up during winter operation.

A change order was approved to add additional equipment to the units for a cost of $1.7 million dollars. Genysis has completed the first pass through in Building 20. Genesys is currently in Building 19 bringing the total retrofit installation total to 259.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $33,219,155

Money Spent: $14,367,902

Projected Completion: September 2026

Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels in Apartments

Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment.

Status: In Progress: (3602 installed)

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,380,480

Money Spent: $1,859,806

Projected Completion: January 2025

Project Name: Building Capacitors

Description: Upgrade to improve quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.

Status: All capacitors were installed, field verification and testing is completed the project will be moved to the completed list.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,139,113

Projected Completion: January 2024

Project Name: Parking Lot Repair & Sidewalk/Curb Repair Architect

Description: Repave, restripe, and add expansion parking lots 1, 2,4,5,9a/9b and Big Mall.

Status: O&S submitted revised drawings after receiving the Board’s input. Jay to create RFP for Parking Lot

APRIL 2024

repair/expansion. O&S created RFP for Sidewalk/Curb Repair HM-23AE pending approval.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $246,500.00

Money Spent: $50,132.00

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/ Repair Contractor

Description: Repave and restripe parking lots 1,2,4,5,9a/9b and Mall 1.

Status: On hold. Three Lots completed: #2 (11 new spaces), #9A (1 new space), 9B. Stasi- Brothers were the lowest responsible bidder awaiting board approval

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,554,110.00

Money Spent: $489,970.80

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor

Description: Concrete repair of worst areas campus wide.

Status: Completed: Groups #1, 2, 3 & 5. Group 4 is on hold for Façade work. MSS is the lowest bidder at $360,000 and Board approved.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $369,000.00

Money Spent: $297,293.04

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Deaeration Tank

Description: Used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam and prevent corrosion.

Status: Deaeration Tank: Installed May 10, 2022. The Unit will be connected to the existing system soon. We anticipate completion in the spring 2024 as work needs to be done in the shoulder season (Power Plant switches from heating to cooling). We will begin upon completion of Deisel #2 to maintain Plant redundancy while we make final connections.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,169,000

Money Spent: $957,600

Projected Completion: August 2024

Project Name: Diesel Generators

Description: Replace or rebuild two emergency backup diesel generators in Power Plant.

Status: In Progress - Diesel #2 specifications and documentation reviews

are ongoing

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $4,529,672

Money Spent: $201,392

Projected Completion: July 2024

Project Name: Various

Description: Engineers and Architects and Construction mgmt. - allowance for architect, engineer, and construction mgmt. fees.

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $400,000

Money Spent: $239,758

Projected Completion: N/A.

Project Name: Central Plant Engineering Work

Description: Remedial Work for Cooling Towers and Tower Dunnage, Screen-Wall, and other necessary control, filtering and piping life-cycle evaluation and energy management work.

Status: Revaluating the most effective approach for new condenser lines (plumbing) and steel dunnage (cooling tower structural supports and beams).

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $115,300

Money Spent: $115,300

Projected Completion: April 2023

Project Name: Fire Alarm/Sprinkler in Big Mall

Description: Install sprinkler system as required by FDNY in Mall 1 common area.

Status: Fire Alarm: Sprinkler and Smoke Purge system completed. As of August 11, 2021, we are still awaiting NYC FDNY approval of system. FDNY Application was re-submitted, and we are awaiting FDNY approval. Sprinkler: Completed as of 2/7/2020

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $815,000

Money Spent: $525,600

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Fire Alarm for 18 Bldgs.

Description: Install fire alarms in building community rooms as required by FDNY.

Status: Eleven (11) rooms completed (#1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20) Bldg. #4 is completed and inspected by FDNY. Bldg. 15 filed at FDNY -

Awaiting approval. Eight (8) bldgs. approved by management and sent to contractor for FDNY filing. Awaiting NYCFD approval.HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved 10/23/19

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $438,857

Money Spent: $338,194

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Public AssemblyPA’s

Description: Certificate required for places where people gather for parties, meetings, etc.

Status: This work is on track with the other renovations of the community rooms. Architect - DOB search for all 20 Bldgs. Architect will file when fire alarms are completed for all 16 social rooms and the 4 nurseries.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: TBD

Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation

Description: Renovate all building community rooms including main area, bathrooms, and kitchens. The lathe and plaster ceilings will be removed and re-placed with 24’ x 24’ dropped ceilings.

Status: Twelve (12) Bldgs. are completed: #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20. Three (3) bldgs. remaining for 2023 (#2, 7 &15). Awaiting for permit to start #15 & drawings are still pending at DOB for approval. #2, 7. HM-23 pending at HCR & HM-180 approved.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $1,995,612

Money Spent: $1,138,460.09

Projected Completion: October 2024

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant

Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village.

Status: Consultant is William Davis.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,800

Money Spent: $100,800

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor

APRIL 2024

Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village. The contractor is Bay restoration. Roofing Mfr. is SIPLAST. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee.

Status: Eight (8) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20. Year 1 (#1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (#2, 5, & 20). Management, Architect & Contractor agreed to close out/ place this project on hold until funding is available. Five (5) remaining buildings (#6, 7, 8, 18 & 19) will be re-bid and done later.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $8,277,850

Money Spent: $5,481,466

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Bulkhead Repairs

Description: Repairs include Pointing, Lintels, Caulking, brick replacement, and Coping Stone Replacement. Status: Start date: 7/27/21. Nine (9) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 6, 12, 17 & 20. This project will be placed on hold until funding is available to complete the remaining buildings (7-11, 13-16, 18-19).

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $700,000

Money Spent: $205,533

Projected Completion: Re-evaluating

Project Name: Façade

Building #11: Fallen bricks in elevation 17 & 18. VIOLATIONS received from NYC DOB. Phase 1: Inspections completed. Phase 2: Repairs are in progress.

Description: Long-term plan for brick and terrace repairs including Local law 11 work every 5 years.

Status: Probes inspections are in progress in Group 4. Four (4) Bldgs. are completed: #5- 8. In progress: #15 (75%) & 16 (75%). Will recommence with inspection and probes once funding has been approved by the Board. HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $12,764,400

Money Spent: $5,119,204

Projected Completion: November 2026

Project Name: Façade

Description: Long term plan for brick and terrace repairs including FISP

each 5 years.

Status: RJSA selected by Management HM-23AE pending at HCR as of 1/28/2020.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $880,000

Money Spent: $812,867

Projected Completion: November 2026

Project Name: Air Monitoring

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $200,000

Money Spent: $28,694

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Mold Assessment

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,000

Money Spent: $39,940

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Brownfield SSDS

Mall 1 & 2

Description: Air clean up underground

Status: Exhaust fan installation completed. Awaiting the Certificate of Completion (COC) from DEC. Mall 1

- JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners Remediation is completed.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $411,800

Money Spent: $341,500

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: In progress. New designsigns awarded to ASG.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $288,683

Money Spent: $250,815

Projected Completion: November 2023

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: Structural work for pylon bases was competitively bid and awarded to Sky, Inc.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $145,400

Money Spent: $14,580

Projected Completion: September 2023

Project Name: General Consultant

Description: Service contract.

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $210,000

Money Spent: $160,498

Projected Completion: N/A

PROJECTS ON-HOLD

Project Name: Lobby Enhancement & Door Replacement & ADA Accessible Vestibules

Description: Replace 20 lobby entrances, doors and make ADA complaint.

Status: On Hold. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order. This project will be revisited at a later date.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $800,000

Money Spent: $323

Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.

Project Name: Elevators/Utilities/ Demising Walls - Mall 1

Description: The installation of an elevator, demising walls, and utilities on the 2nd floor of mall.

Status: On Hold. All work is complete and funded except the 2nd elevator which is no longer being done. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $750,000

Money Spent: $83,100

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Elevator Modernization & Preventative Maintenance

Description: Elevator modernization including new maintenance.

Status: On hold, however, we are moving forward with the preventative maintenance portion.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is

available.

Project Name: 15 Cardboard Balers

Description: Machine to compress cardboard waste into small and compact bales.

Status: On hold

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.

PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED

Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Architect

Description: Design Work for Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking

Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost ow exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Contractor

Description: Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking.

Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost now exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

PROJECTS COMPLETED

Project Name: Maintenance Department Dump Truck

Description: Purchase of a new Hino

truck to handle bulk garbage and large deliveries.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $ 97,962.46

Money Spent: $ 97,962.46

Completion Date: Jan. 2023

Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels PURCHASE

Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,380,480

Money Spent: $1,859,806

Completion Date: Oct. 2022

Project Name: Main Federal Pacific Breaker Panel

Description: Upgrade to im-prove quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,139,133

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Augers

Description: Machinery to eliminate bulk garbage reducing larger items (such as furniture) to splinters.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $412,057.51

Money Spent: $412,057.51

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Interior Compactors

Description: Indoor machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. All are being replaced (60 total).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $564,000

Money Spent: $564,000

Completion Date: July 2021

Project Name: Exterior Compactors

Description: Next two to arrive on site in 6 weeks. Out-door machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. Replacing all (30 total) compactors site wide and the concrete pads.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $397,500

Money Spent: $397,500

Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Isolation Valves

Description: Replace valves which isolate dual temp risers per apartment

APRIL 2024

line plus provide shut off at all convectors.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $3,078,682

Money Spent: $3,078,682

Completion Date: Oct. 2020

Project Name: Site Wide Camera Installation

Description: New cameras throughout common areas and in all elevators.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $703,332

Money Spent: $703,332

Completion Date: Nov. 2021

Project Name: Test Underground

Electric Feeders

Description: Test lines to ensure proper electric distribution from Plant to buildings.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $516,244

Money Spent: $516,244

Completion Date: Nov. 2021

Project Name: Elevator Door Lock

System

Description: Monitoring system to help keep elevator doors closed. Elevator cars will only be able to move when doors are properly closed.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $1,926,758

Money Spent: $1,926,758

Completion Date: Feb. 2020

Project Name: Mall 1 Atrium Roof

Replacement

Description: Roof System - Replacement of the shopping center roof (atrium section).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $278,953

Money Spent: $278,953

Completion Date: Jul. 2020

Project Name: Natural Gas Risers (Bldg. 15)

Description: Emergency replacement of gas pipes in entire building.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $899,883

Money Spent: $899,883

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Cooling Tower Motor

Description: Replace original motors with more energy efficient.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $58,335

Money Spent: $58,335

Completion Date: Jun. 2019

Project Name: Community Center HVAC

Description: Upgrade heating and cooling system in Community Center.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $149,500

Money Spent: $149,500

Project Name: Pump Rooms Upgrade

Description: Upgrade to domestic water distribution which delivers hot water to apartments from the Power Plant.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $2,146,473.86

Money Spent: $2,146,473.86

Completion Date: Aug. 2021

Project Name: Egress Stairs in Big Mall

Description: Build wall which divides Crunch and Hibachi Grill spaces and supply utility connections for both new tenants.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $222,536

Money Spent: $222,536

Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Big Mall Purge System

Description: To be added to the installation of the fire alarm system throughout the Big Mall.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $275,000

Money Spent: $275,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Parking Lot Cameras

Description: Added/Upgraded surveillance in parking lots.

Status: Complete

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $86,400

Money Spent: $86,400

Completion Date: Nov. 2020

Project Name: Group Signs

Description: Directional/informational signs for each group.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $80,000

Money Spent: $80,000

Completion Date: May 2020

Project Name: Pump House Roof

(Power Plant)

Description: Replace roof located at Power Plant pump house that is beyond its useful life.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $20,400

Money Spent: $20,400

Completion Date: Mar. 2020

Project Name: Pipe Insulation Phase 2

Description: Insulation of pipes in crawl spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $186,550

Money Spent: $186,550

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Building 5 Emergency Work

Description: Renovations needed due to violations from DOB.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $131,943

Money Spent: $131,943

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Parking Lot #2

Description: Restriping/Reconfiguration to enlarge parking spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $33,478

Money Spent: $33,478

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Pump Room Ceilings in Each Building

Description: Pump Room Ceiling Asbestos Abatement and Re-Insulation Insulation.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $320,000

Money Spent: $320,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Satellite Dish Area Rehab

Description: Make the place usable for party and rental.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $296,700

Money Spent: $296,700

Completion Date: Sept. 2022

Project Name: Purchase of (3) John Deere Tractors

Description: Grounds Equipment.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $179,396

Money Spent: $179,396

Completion Date: Nov. 2022

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