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
Kamal Saleem
Assistant Treasurer
N/A
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
Cody Hamblin
Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Dr. Althea Hicks
Maryam Hubbard
Jean Randolph-Castro
Kamal Saleem
Lisa Stark
George Simon (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Budget & Finance
Jean Hall
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
TOUGH DECISIONS MUST BE MADE!
As we gear up for the July 4, 2024, celebration know an Independence Day, during the upcoming weeks and months there will be tough decisions that need to be made by the leadership and cooperators of this community.
This is not merely a time to sit back and criticize. It is, however, a time to take an active role in learning and understanding the critical decisions regarding finances, cooperative living, and preparing for the changes in the communities around us. The thought that Rochdale Village exists in a vacuum is long gone. What happens as the Jamaica Avenue District redevelops, as Resort World expands and continues to develop and as JFK continues its multi-million-dollar massive improvements impact where we live. We are prime real estate!
While some of us are fighting each other, others are planning to take this property back. They will not sit back and fail to develop vacant land, and the vacant land that is available will not be limited to a parking lot, but it will also be developed as an avenue to help increase revenue. They will not sit back and make cosmetic changes to malls, they will redevelop and improve them, look at Green Acres. They will not be afraid to think outside of the box. They are not afraid of transformational change, and they also understand change comes with a cost.
Rochdale Village will face a carrying charge increase. There
I said it! Maybe now some will pay attention. We must be able to pay our bills, take care of an aging infrastructure, and plan for our future.
Reality Checks:
We have three separate unions, maintenance, public safety, and power plant. Unions do not negotiate for pay decreases. The average increase for the three unions in Rochdale Village was 3% for each union. Accordingly, the Corporation is paying an additional $500,000 yearly.
Prices for supplies do not remain flat, they are subject to increase. Maintenance costs for:
- by Jean Hall
Development of vacant land. The estimated cost for development depends on what the land will be used for. However, costs begin at an estimated 10 million dollars.
Increase in parking facilities. To have one level of tiered parking for approximately 300 parking spaces is estimated to cost 12 million dollars.
The insurance premiums have more than doubled since COVID. Our pre-covid insurance costs were 4 million dollars; post covid we are paying 10 million dollars.
Emergency repairs for our façade work. The estimated costs are scheduled to be 10 million.
Shareholders’ arrears – those not paying their carrying charges. The total owed to the Corporation as of June 2024 is 6 million dollars.
The outstanding money due to vendors as of June 2024 is 18.5 million dollars.
Capital projects to aid our aging infrastructure; we have an estimated 19 million in the Wells Fargo account. Unfortunately, this will not cover all of our costs to deal with our aging infrastructure.
These are just a few items that top the priority list for decisionmakers. If there was a magic wand one could wave to address these issues, we would. But that is not reality, we must address all of this will transparency.
One thing that concerns me, if the board were to call a special town hall to hear from the shareholders regarding their input on these challenges, how many would show up. I would dare say we would not crack 300 participants out of 5,860 units. So, what does that say about us?
No one is going to invest in us, if we are not willing to invest in ourselves. It’s time to get serious. We have some tough decisions to make in the coming months and it is incumbent upon all of us to answer the bell and get involved!
The Rochdale Board of Directors will be hybrid on Monday, July 22, 2024 in person and zoom at 7:00 p.m.
President, Jean Hall
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The amendment for term limits received a majority of votes from shareholders in the October 2023 election. In 1997, the by-laws of the corporation were changed by then General Counsel Bill Greenspan (deceased). These provisions were approved by the supervising agency, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (HCR). These bylaws severely limited the ability of shareholders to change the by-laws of the corporation. The provision which virtually rendered shareholders powerless states:
AMENDMENTS
The By-Laws of the Corporation may be amended, repealed or altered, in whole or in part at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a vote of 2/3 of the entire existing Board or at a meeting of the Shareholders by a majority vote of all existing shareholders.
With that provision shareholders need 2,931 votes cast in an election to change the by-laws. This is a number that has never been reached in the twenty-seven (27) years this provision was adopted.
The Board of Directors may change the bylaws with a 2/3 vote aka a supermajority of directors. In accordance with the shareholders desire to establish term-limits the Board of Directors passed on October 23, 2023, the following resolution:
R39-23
WHEREAS, numerous shareholders have expressed both frustration and concern regarding the lack of turnover in membership of the Board of Directors and the difficulty experienced by new candidates, especially younger shareholders, in securing election to the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to ensure that all shareholders are provided with the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors and that the Board is able to benefit from the insights and inputs of new Directors; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to enhance the democratic process at the Cooperative and increase both interest in and diversity on the Board of Directors.
It is hereby resolved that: the by-laws of the Cooperative are amended to include this:
Article III, Section 1(g), Term Limits for Directors:
a. Term Limits. No person may be elected to more than three consecutive full three-year terms and no person may serve for more than nine consecutive years, as a member of the Board of Directors; provided, however, that (1) if a Director serves three terms (including one or mor partial vacancy terms) totaling less than nine years, such Director may be elected to and serve a fourth full or vacancy term, even though the term may be extended after nine consecutive years, and (2) a Director who has been appointed by the Board (based on current election policy procedures) to full an unexpired term of a Director caused by a vacancy may complete that term as well as no more than three consecutive additional full three year terms.
b. For the purpose of computing the nineyear consecutive period of Board service, if a Board Member resigns after serving a period of nineteen (19) months or more, this service shall count as a full term.
c. A person who becomes ineligible to be elected to the Board of Directors by reason of the term limit set forth in this section, shall be eligible to again be elected to the Board of Directors after the passage of a three-year period that commences on the date of the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation at which such person’s last term to which he or she was elected as a Director would have ended whether or not such person actually served to the end of his or her term, and ends at the next following annual meeting of shareholders, at which meeting such person shall again be eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors.
d. In the event that a Director resigns or otherwise ceases to serve as a Director before the date on which the Director’s term of office is scheduled to end, then for the purposed of this section, even though the Director has not served his or her full term of office, the calculation of such Director’s consecutive terms and years served shall include the full term of the office from which the Director resigned or ceased to serve if the Director served for a period of (19) months or more.
e. Computation of the foregoing term limits shall apply and begin from the beginning of the person’s first consecutive term as a Director, provided that the provisions in this Section, as enacted, shall not reduce the current term of office of any Director who shall be serving when the amendment adopting the term limits
set forth in paragraph (a) of the section.
This motion was moved by: Khedda HaydenRyan
Seconded by: Jean Hall
For the Motion:
Letisha Azizah, Keysha Beasley, Nadine Browne, Stacey Francis, Jean Hall, Yvette Joy Harris-Smith, Khedda Hayden-Ryan, Althea Hicks, Maryam Hubbard and Felicia Perrin
Against the Motion:
Talib Bey, Clifton Stanley Diaz, and Lisa Stark
Abstaining
Jean Randolph-Castro and Kamal Salem
On November 7, 2023, General Counsel, Bob Bernstein sent an email to HCR staff advising them of the board resolution, sending a copy of the resolution and requested their approval.
HCR emailed General Counsel on December 6, 2023, denying the proposed by-law amendment asserting their authority that the amendment limited grounds for qualifications set forth in PHFL 13-c(5).
The Board of Directors instructed General Counsel to commence an Article 78 proceeding appealing HCR’s by-law amendment denial.
The Court stipulated and ordered that HCR give the by-law amendment further consideration and issue a new determination regarding Rochdale’s request for approval.
Upon further consideration DHCR ruled the qualification with respect to term limits here can be approved.
Specifically stated, After reviewing the Article 78 petition, the supporting exhibits and upon further review of PHFL 13c(5), DHCR hereby agrees to give approval to the by-law amendment on term limits for board directorships at Rochdale as submitted. As such, the board resolution regarding the by-law amendment R39-23 is approved by DHCR.
It is not always easy to take a stand and fight for our rights, but it is necessary! We encourage shareholders to take an active role in our community and know that you are no longer locked out of the process, rather you have an opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors!
Monthly Report
- by Marion Scott
- by Jay Williams
General Manager’s Monthly Report for June 2024
SCAFFOLD & BRIDGING IN ROCHDALE EXPLAINED
The NYC Local Law 11, Façade Inspection and Safety Program (“FISP”) is a set of regulations in New York City that require the inspection, and brick upkeep, of buildings over six stories tall. As we work to complete Rochdale’s FISP requirements, you will see bridging and fencing around certain buildings (see picture below). This is a safety requirement to keep residents safe while brick repairs are in progress. Rochdale has a set of unique challenges pertaining to compliance due to our size and original construction.
We understand that these temporary structures are an inconvenient eyesore. Once all required inspections, repair work and sign offs have been completed the bridging and fencing will be removed.
AMENITY RESTRICTION @ ROCHDALE AND WHY ITS IMPORTANT
Shareholder arrears are a problem. Despite our best efforts to work with shareholders and through housing court on paying delinquent carrying charges, we are still behind on our collections. As stated in the group meetings held by the Board earlier this year, we are collecting approximately 97% of the billed carrying charges. A 3% loss may not seem like much but when compounded year after year it adds up. In our case the cumulative loss over 4 years has been approximately $8.2 million (see graph below). We managed to collect $1.2 million,
leaving $7 million owed to the corporation.
Carrying charges make up 94% of Rochdale’s income. If shareholders don’t pay, we cannot pay our bills causing a loss of vital services e.g. plumbing maintenance, apartment repairs, etc. So, the question is what more can be done to pressure delinquent shareholders to pay their fair share?
Amenities such as parking, community room and community center rentals are an added benefit to our Rochdale residents. However, it is not fair that a shareholder who is behind on their carrying charges has access to the same amenities as someone who is current. Therefore, amenity restriction has been implemented on shareholders who are behind in paying their monthly carrying charges.
If you are having trouble paying your monthly carrying charges please call the cashiers’ department at 718-276-5700 to explore your eligibility for NYC and NYS sponsored programs.
NEW YORK STATE INCOME SURVEY AUDIT
New York State (“NYS”) is conducting an audit of all 2020 income surveys. They are comparing your income and social security number on your 2020 tax return with your 2020 income survey. If there are income discrepancies between them, a surcharge may be assessed for the full year of 2020 - 2021. Please remember that Rochdale Village is a NYS Mitchell Lama, so your NYS tax return and your Rochdale income survey should match.
According to the NYS resident discrepancy count and there are over 4,000 residents that reflect living at Rochdale linked to income survey information that does not match.
To assist residents in future income survey submittals, Rochdale management is going to conduct an income survey hybrid-workshop on June 15th @ 7pm. Location and login information will be made available on Rochdale Village media and digital media platforms in early July.
Public Safety Report
- by Chief Adolph Osback
May 2024
The Public Safety department maintains 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage. COMPLAINTS: 138 Loitering complaints of which 45 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiters were present) 143 Noise complaints of which 94 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)
These verticals resulted in 41 violations being issued and 61 loiterers encountered during the vertical patrols. In addition, 1 arrest was made.
Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce quality of
conditions in designated “hot spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of various patrol reports.
Controller’s Report - by
William Young
Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative
For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (Fiscal 2025)
Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2025 vs. Budget Summary of Key Performance Indicators For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY
5. Quest Diagnostics - Signed a lease and is scheduled to start paying rent Sep 24.
6. Utica Security Services signed a lease and has started paying rent May 2024.
7. Elite - The Hair Studio opened in February 2024 and is now paying rent.
2025)
Total revenue - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Total revenue decreased $(93,000) to $7,242,000 as compared to $7,336,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This increase is explained below:
Apartment revenue - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Apartment revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2025 Budget at $6,428,000 as compared to $6,455,000 in the FY 2025 Budget.
Commercial rental revenue – For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Commercial rental revenue decreased slightly to $475,000 as compared to $487,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. There are recent additions to the commercial revenue that is anticipated in FY2025 that were not anticipated in the FY 2025 Budget
1. UJ Pizzeria – Permanently Closed. However, on a positive note, a new Tenant Auntie Ann Pretzels has agreed to terms to rent this space.
2. Jays Restaurant (d/b/a) Unique Eats - Permanently Closed. (2a) JS Diner has signed a new lease and is in construction and it is estimated to begin paying rent in August 2024.
3. Brooks Barber Shop is scheduled to start paying in July 2024.
4. New Yummy Chinese Restaurant is scheduled to start paying rent July 2024.
Other Rental Revenue - Other rental revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2025. The actual revenue was $158,000 as compared to $173,000 in the Budget. FYIApproximately 85% of Other rental revenue is principally related to Parking revenue.
Community Center Revenue - Community Center Revenue was relatively in-line with the Budget. The actual revenue was $46,000 as compared to $51,000 in the Budget.
Other Income (accounts - Laundry, Parking, Insurance proceeds & Interest income) - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025) other income decreased $(34,000) to $90,000 as compared to $125,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This decrease is due to the FY 2025 Budget being spread out evenly over the year and the actual income related to charges to cooperators for repairs and administrative fees etc. were lower than anticipated in the FY 2025 Budget.
Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Administrative - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Administrative expenses were inline with the FY 2025 Budget. The actual expense was $488,000 as compared to $498,000 in the FY 2025 Budget.
Janitorial & Grounds - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025), Janitorial & Grounds expenses decreased $(163,000) to $469,000 as compared to $632,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This decrease is related to (1) a decrease of (97,000) in Salaries because the FY 2025 Budget was at Full Staff and we are not at Full Staff and (2) lower than anticipated Ground Maintenance expenses.
Maintenance and Operating costs - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Maintenance and Operating costs decreased $(129,000) to $902,000 as compared to $1,032,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. Although overall Maintenance & operating costs decreased, there were several areas with significant fluctuations:
1. Repair Material, Tools & Supplies - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Repair Material, Tools & Supplies decreased $(111,000) to $36,000 as compared to $148,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. The decrease is due to: a. There were less requests for in Carpentry Supplies, Floor tiles, HVAC & Other Maintenance expenses in April 2024.
2. Contracted Services - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Contracted services expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget at $529,000 as compared to $521,000 in the Budget.
Public Safety - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025) Public Safety expenses decreased $(42,000) to $436,000 as compared to $479,000 in the FY 2025 Budget.. This decrease is related to the Budget being projected with more Public Safety officers than were employed in April 2024 (FY 2025).
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Power Plant - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025) These expenses increased $35,000 to $1,177,000 as compared to $1,084,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This variance is explained below:
a. Fuel & Utilities - Fuel & Utilities increased $31,000 as compared to the Budget The increase is due to usage and the impact of a broken meter when the Budget was prepared which distorted the projection.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
b. Water & Sewer - Water & Sewer increased of $14,000 or 5.6% is due to (1) increased usage by cooperators.
c. Salaries & Other - Salaries & Other expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Insurance, Shelter Rent, Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Insurance Expense (Property, General Liability & Workers Compensation) - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)Insurance expenses were $749,000 as compared to $753,000 in the Budget.
Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - For the Month Ended April 30, 2024, Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) expenses of $328,000 were relatively in-line with the FY 2025 Budget. In comparing the HCR Calculation to the NYC billing, it was noted that NYC is over billing Rochdale by approximately $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year since FY 2020. We are in the process of Working with HCR and NYC to recover the over billing.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Bad Debt Expense - Bad Debt Expense $75,000 is an estimate of the monthly write-off of Residential and Commercial receivables that may be required at March 31, 2025. The increase over the Budget is due to more cooperators not paying rent which has resulted in a significant increase in the write-off of receivables.
Inventory Usage - The inventory usage account reflects an estimate of the year-end adjustment for the actual inventory taken at 3/31/25.
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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Community Center - The Community Center expense increased $15,000 to $52,000 as compared to $37,000 in the Budget.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the One (1) Months Ended April 30, 2024 (FY 2025)
Note: For the Month Ended April 30, 2024, (1) Board and Committee Expenses were lower than anticipated in the FY 2025 Budget. The Budget was spread out evenly over the year. (2) Election Expenses will occur in October 2024 (3) and the Bulletin expenses were relatively inline with the Budget.
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Payable by Month (4 Month Trend) FY 2024
Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet ‘ FY2022, FY 2023,FY 2024 AND FY 2025
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Poetry & Art Corner
DADDY’S HERE FATHER’S DAY WORDS
By Anthony Blake
It starts as a Lad
Moment in time calling Dad
Then wisdom from Father’s prior
This is where Fathers are admired
The responsibility
The encouragement Deep Talk
Discipline
Family togetherness
The experience
The influence
Grown up
Being the example
Daddy time
Years combined
DIVINE CALL
By Anthony Blake
The call
The Descend The chosen A world A Listen
The advice The honor
The praise Forgiving Obedience The struggle The battle
The overcome A win
The blessing Fulfillment.
SHARE YOUR VOICE
Submit your original poetry, spoken word, or artwork to be published in the Rochdale Village Bulletin! Send to mrichards@rochdalevillage.com
MAINTAINING A POSITIVE MIND WITH THE LORD
By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards
God grand me your peace And tranquility I thank you for keeping me
In all my ways
For being my refuge and strong tower And stay
No one can shake my foundation
Of maintaining a positive mind
All that I find is in you
For you are my hope and stay!
I am so grateful that you created Me in your image
This imagery can only bring Joy and peace to my soul
Keeping a posture of being whole
Allowing me to maintain
Successful goals
As I look unto the hills
From whence cometh my help!
My help comes from you Lord I cannot fail
Only victory is ahead!!!
For you are my strong tower And refuge Pslam 91 promises
You hide me in the shelter of your Mighty wings!!! Success awaits
All that I do as I depend
Upon you looking up!!! To you Lord
Thank you I am grateful Forever more to you Lord Maintaining a positive mind!!!
CIGARS & GAMES A NIGHT OF
This one’s for the Fathers of Rochdale! On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Cooperators filled the Courtyard near the Community Center for an evening of cigars and games. The event, hosted by the Community Center Committee started at 7:00 p.m. and continued into the night. Many women came out to support the event and the men of the community; fun was had by all who attended.
(Photo Credit : NyreeCPhotography.)
SECOND ANNUAL
JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, the Juneteenth Celebration and Father’s Day Festival presented by the Community Relations Committee and the Family of 5 Foundation returned from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. out in the Pavilion in front of the Community Center. The event featured a live jazz band, games and a play area for kids, face painting for all, and even a pop-up shop with Rochdale Village cooperator vendors. It was an amazing celebration!
(Photo Credit : Gail Dobbins).
ROCHDALE VILLAGE PRESENTS
The Star Graduate Edition 2024
Jehron and Nigel Bryant, both grandsons of former board member, Joyce Williams:
Jehron Bryant (left) has graduated from Einstein School of Medicine.
Nigel Bryant (right) has graduated from Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School.
P re S ton h aye S
Preston Hayes is graduating from Thomas A Edison Career and Technical Education High School, where he studied clinical medical assisting. He will be attending Queensborough Community College, where he’ll major in psychology and then after two years, he plans to transfer and further his education to be a child psychologist.
Sirelle M Frazier will be graduating from Rochdale Early Advantage Charter and enter Louis Armstrong Junior High School in Fall of 2024.
Sirelle has been blessed with the gift of dance. She has been a dancer with Genesis Dance Studio since the age of 4. Sirelle is also a proud Girl Scout with RV troop #4244. Our family is proud of our Honor Student, Sirelle we love you and remember that with GOD all things are possible!
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Christan Jackson fifth grade graduated from Rochdale Early Advantage CharterSchool. Christan will attend Junior High School. Good Luck, I love you.
C iara S kyy M illiner
Ciara Milliner, a dedicated student from IS 250 (RFK) will embark on her next journey at Bayside HS for Sports Medicine. She has not only excelled in her studies but also has a passion for the arts, particularly painting and dance. With her diverse interests and commitment to excellence, Ciara is poised to make a significant impact in the field of sports medicine and beyond. Congratulations, Ciara, on your graduation!
V alerie P ierre
Valerie Pierre is a graduating fifth grader at Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School (REACS). In her time at REACS, Valerie has participated in various school activities including soccer and chess tournaments, as well as being a member of the school’s choir and cheerleading squad. As an honor roll student, Valerie will be continuing at REACS for middle school with the goal of becoming a teacher.
S irelle F razier
J ehron & n igel B ryant
ROCHDALE VILLAGE PRESENTS
The Star Graduate Edition 2024
Jessica and Madison Neal are graduating from Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School. Jessica will be attending the University at Albany this fall majoring in Digital Marketing, and Madison will be attending Morgan University majoring in Child Psychology. We are extremely proud of them both and wish them much success on their new journey.
My name is Kerik and I was born and raised in Rochdale Village. I grew up in a community of people who helped pushed me to make sure I get everything I wanted and more in this life. I am so happy to now say that because of them, my family/friends and all of my hard word, I can now call myself a Chef. Hopefully one day the whole world will be able to experience my talents.
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S e r . S ilV a iii k hry S tyna W ellington
Jose R. Silva III completed his Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training from The University of Tampa. He will be returning home to Rochdale Village after accepting an opportunity to begin his career working with student athletes. We are so very proud!
After a hiatus, Khrystyna Wellington, a Rochdale native, decided to pursue a career in nursing after becoming a mother. Graduating magna cum laude from Nassau Community College with her Associates, she earned a place in their competitive A.S./B.S. Nursing program Fall 2024. She aims to specialize in NICU or pediatric ED nursing and, later, a Master’s in nursing. She hopes to give back as a parttime as an Adjunct Professor once she completes her studies.
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Khloe Williams, grandaughter of Julia Shaw, is a fun loving girl that enjoys attending Girl Scouts at Rochdale Village Community Center along with dancing with Eastwood TOCA Theater of Cultural Arts.
Khloe graduated from P.S. 95, and will be attending Incarnation Catholic Academy, in Queens Village in the fall.
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My name is Gary Lee Wilson after pursuing my Master’s Degree in Biblical studies from Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute in Fort Worth, Texas on May 14, 2022. I decided to go further in my studies , with perseverance and staying the course. I received my Doctorate Degree of Theology on May 18, 2024 from Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute in Fort Worth, Texas.
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sold out bake sale!
ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
By Mikell RichaRds
The Annual Health Fair, a longstanding tradition for Rochdale Village, inviting vendors and those interested in bettering their health, or just learning more about it, to meet.
The event occurred on June 15, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Community Relations Committee was ready, packing the open area of the mall with local healthcare businesses, large companies, nonprofit organizations, and representatives from city departments.
As always, the mall is a great location for the fair as it allows even those who may not know about the event but happen to be passing through, to stop and gather informa-
tion they might not already have.
Considering that our community has a complicated relationship with healthcare, being able to stop and talk to professionals without the pressure of an appointment or the risk of judgment is just another plus of the Health Fair.
Attendees talked to experts, received pamphlets, received free nutritional assessments, free checkups for blood pressure, cholesterol, bone density, and more, as well as general health screenings for adults and children. Even the local Cub Scouts Pack 627 came out to sell some more delicious treats.
It was a knowledgeful afternoon!
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, the Cub Scouts hosted their first bake sale and completely sold out! On behalf of the RV Cub Scouts Pack 627, Board Vice President and Scouts volunteer Maryam Hubbard would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the shareholders and all of their customers that helped them reach their goal of selling out.
(Photo Credit: Cub Scouts Pack 627).
(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
F ROM T HE O FFICE O F S PEAKER A DAMS
Dear Rochdale Village Neighbor,
June is a significant month as it marks the beginning of African American Music Appreciation, Caribbean Heritage, Gun Violence Awareness Month, Father’s Day, and Juneteenth. Each of these events is not just a celebration but a testament to the vibrant and diverse community we are. Your active participation and support make these events truly meaningful and reflect the spirit of our community.
This African American Music Appreciation Month, I’m proud to celebrate all the incredible Black artists who continue to shape our lives. As a singer, I know the power of music to inspire, uplift, and unite, as well as how music has shaped the culture of the world.
We acknowledge the gun violence crisis in our city and across the country and recommit our efforts to make our communities safer; the Council remains steadfast in our work to invest in holistic solutions that will strengthen our neighborhoods and provide survivors with the resources they need to heal.
We’ll celebrate Juneteenth at The Resilient City Event in Roy Wilkins Park with our USTA Eastern & All-Love Racquet Club partner, who will host a Juneteenth Cup. Community is what makes the events truly special and impactful. The fun begins at 11 AM with tennis gameplay for all, and at 12:30 PM, we jubilee and commemorate 159 years of Black Liberation on the performance stage.
As a Daddy’s girl, I can never overlook the celebration of Father’s Day. I want to take a moment to honor my Father in heaven and all the Fathers, as well as fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. You make a difference in the shape and future of our communities
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In last week’s Stated Meeting, the New York City Council passed my bill, Introduction 908-A, to increase transparency in the appointment process for 20 city agency commissioners upon subsequent approval by voters in a citywide election. This legislation is a significant step toward promoting public trust and accountability. It seeks to move the appointment process for commissioners out of the shadows for greater public transparency and good governance. Our vote to pass this legislation clearly demonstrates the Council’s commitment to transparency. It is the first step in this critical conversation about representative democracy, which is accountable to its people. The voters will ultimately make the final decision.
Don’t forget to use the Fair Fares program, a valuable resource that offers eligible New Yorkers half-price MetroCards. This program is more than just a service; it’s a tool that empowers those who qualify to access subway and bus rides at a reduced cost, making transportation more affordable and accessible and thereby enhancing the quality of life in our community. Visit www.nyc.gov/site/fairfares/index.page for eligibility requirements.
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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!
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Monthly Meeting Minutes
Date: 6/6/24 7:00 p.m.
Location: Community Center Rm 16
Chairperson: Khedda Hayden-Ryan
PLANNED AGENDA:
1. Cigar and Game night finalizing
2. Planning for music Festival
3. Fall Festival Reviewing survey
ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A
DISCUSSION:
1. Cigar and game night 102 shareholders register for the event Four servers were hired to serve only the men of the village .The servers will cater to the men only by serving them, their drinks, lighting their cigars and taking order of food and bringing it to them.
2. Music Festival - The music festival will be held each Sunday of August has in the past. One week with the following representing Gospel, Jazz, Reggae and R & B.
3. Fall Festival the overall consensus is that
being there is not enough help to conduct and prepare for a rain date, we will continue as usual with the oringal one date event.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Music Festival in August
• Fall Festival in September
NEXT MEETING: July 18th 2024 @ 7pm
The committee meets every first Thursday of the month.
Meeting ended at: n/a
Attendance: n/a
Minutes submitted by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan
MainTenance coMMiTTee
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, the first day of Shred Fest kicked off near the Big Mall Chase parking lot. Cooperators lined up to shred their important papers, an important task for the sake of keeping personal information secure and decluttering homes. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, a second Shred Fest was held near the Public Safety gate, but with the addition of cooperators being able to get rid of old electronics (for the first time). The truck visited each circle over the course of the morning and early afternoon.
Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.
(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
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Monthly Meeting Minutes
Date: 6/5/24 Time: 10:00am
SenioR ciTizen coMMiTTee
2. Update on July 4th celebration and volunteers
Location: RV Community Center Courtyard
Chairperson: Jean Hall
Co-Chair Jean Randolph-Castro
Co-Chair Clara Sheppeard
PLANNED AGENDA:
1. Update on June 26, 2024, trip – “The Wiz”
3. Guest Speaker – Judge Wendy Li – Candidate for Surrogate’s Court Judge 4. Open
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Due to the July 4th Celebration – the July 3rd meeting will be cancelled!
DISCUSSION:
Trip – Broadway Show “The Wiz”
At the beginning of the meeting, we had approximately 13 tickets left. We have now sold out for the Broadway Show “The Wiz.” Committee members and friends are delighted and very excited for this upcoming event.
Our day will begin with departure at 9:45AM; 11:30AM Lunch at Dallas BBQ, 2PM Matinee – Orchestra seating and return trip home at 4:45PM.
Update – July 4th Celebration
Plans are underway for our annual July 4th celebration. Cooperators are encouraged to come out with your grills and enjoy the day. We are trying to arrange for the viewing of the Macy’s fireworks to cap off a day of celebration.
The Rochdale Village Board of Directors will serve lunch from 1PM to 3PM. There will not be a sign-up; this will be a first come,
Chairperson, Jean Hall.
Chairperson, Stacey Francis.
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first serve event open to cooperators. We are planning to have approximately 150 guests.
Members of the senior committee have agreed to assist with the decorating and serving for the lunch.
The July 4th celebration is from 10AM to 10PM.
Guest Speaker – Judge Wendy Li – Candidate for Surrogate’s Court Judge
JH introduced our guest speaker; Judge Wendy Li. Judge Wendy Li has been an active and influential member of the Civil Court of the City of New York during the past six (6)
years. She is a firm believer in the principles of fairness, compassion, and equal treatment for all under the law.
She mentors both students and professionals. Judge Li grew up in China to a family of modest means. She advised the committee that she was over 40 years old when she received her citizenship.
Currently she is seeking to become a Surrogate Court Judge in Queens County.
Judge Li spoke to the committee about the importance of the Surrogate Court. She told the committee this is the court that handles all probate and estate proceedings. She also
explained the importance and the difference between a will and- a trust.
There was Q&A session held. Judge Li then took time to greet each table represented. We appreciated her taking the time to speak with our committee.
We collected $122.00.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday - August 7, 2024
Meeting ended at: 11:30 a.m. Attendance: 126
Minutes submitted by: Chair, Jean Hall
SynoPSiS of cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion
- for May 20, 2024 board meeting
Chair, Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperator’s session at 7:13PM.
Question: The entrance from inside mall 1 to Key Food needs to be reopened.
Response: Key Food is supposed to provide the Board of Directors with a rendering of their proposed alternate entrance from inside mall 1. Management will continue to follow up with them regarding the alternate entrance.
The Board President requested that a letter be sent to Key Food and all board members copied regarding the overdue rendering that has been pending for approximately four months or more. Management stated they would send out the letter. (ACTION ITEM)
Question: Has the policy regarding pets changed? I see a lot more dogs on campus.
Response: The no pet policy has not changed. However, the corporation is required to allow service animals and emotional support dogs. The registered pets thus far are emotional support dogs. Management will take their necessary action for any pets that are not properly registered. All dogs should be on a leash, that is a New York City Law. Violations will be issued accordingly.
Question: Painting your apartment is very expensive, it can cost several thousand dollars. Can Rochdale institute a policy to have the apartments painted by Rochdale Village staff if we provide the paint?
Response: Painting the apartment is the responsibility of the shareholder. However, we can investigate this and explore if the board wishes to implement a policy change. (ACTION ITEM)
Question: I am inquiring about using the OTC card in the fish market near Sutphin Blvd. The OTC card is issued by New York City.
Response: Rochdale Village does not issue or have jurisdiction over the OTC cards and where they may be used. The store vendor would need to
apply with the OTC agency.
OTC
Card:
An NYC OTC card, also known as an Over-The-Counter card, is a benefit provided by certain health insurance plans. With this card, you can save on everyday items like toothpaste, eye drops, aspirin, and more.
It’s accepted at participating neighborhood stores and select online retailers, with free home-delivery options available1 (https://healthfirst.org/ over-the-counter-otc-benefits). Additionally, the OTC Plus card is accepted at national chain pharmacies, independent pharmacies, specialty markets, and GrowNYC markets throughout the boroughs where healthy foods and produce can be purchased2 (https://healthfirst.org/newsroom/ healthfirst-announces-new-otc-plus-card-with-more-ways-to-save-andmore-places-to-use-it-as-part-of-its-medicare-advantage-offeringsfor-2022). If you have one of these cards, you can use it to buy non-prescription drugs, health items, and other essentials3 (https://www.wellcare. com/en/new-york/members/medicare-plans-2024/wellcare-dual-accesshmo-snp-004/extra-benefits/over-the-counter-benefit).
Question: The person who parks next to me in lot 9A has damaged my car. My space number is 303 and the person’s space number is 302. The cost to repair my car was $2,700.00.
Response: Due to the amount of damage (2,700) you are within the jurisdiction to sue the party in Small Claims Court.
Question: The flyers that are left outside the door, can they be placed in a bin in the lobby so that we do not have constant litter?
Response: It is not recommended that flyers are placed in the lobby. In the meantime, management is looking at having the flyers be placed around the doorknobs. We will discuss with the board if there is any additional cost involved. (ACTION ITEM)
Question: What is the update on the laundry room?
SynoPSiS of cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion
- for May 20, 2024 board meeting
Response: The bid for the laundry room vendor is waiting for approval from NYS Homes and Community Renewal. More information will become available once the HM-180 form comes back from the State.
Question: Can we have an on-site laundry repair person stationed at RV, so we are not waiting days for problems to be fixed? Can this be negotiated with the new laundry contractor?
Response: The existing contractor does have a person on-site that I believe also lives here. If you are waiting days for a repair, it typically is because a part has to be ordered or it is a large item that has to be replaced.
Question: Amazon continually leaves deliveries unattended in the lobby, making them vulnerable to theft. Can something be done?
Response: It is my understanding that the issue is with the third-party vendors that Amazon uses as they normally leave packages in the lobby. The main responsibility lies with the consumer putting the pressure on Amazon for improved delivery service.
Question: Does Rochdale Village have any concerns for a central bank digital currency that the government is working on?
Response: No, not at this time, RV will not be using digital currency.
Question: Are there any updates about the elevators at Locust Manor?
Response: We have no further updates at this time regarding the specific timeframes for the elevators at Locust Manor. Management stated they will reach out to the Long Island Railroad and get the time frame and make sure that it is in the bulletin and on the digital boards. (ACTION ITEM)
Question: There was a suggestion from the Group 1 Circle meeting that Amazon be contacted and they be shown how the buildings operate and how they work so they can deliver the packages to the correct address.
Response: Comments noted.
Question: What are the requirements for obtaining the ADA remotes?
Response: ADA remotes: requirements you are disabled or age 65 and
older. For the disability you must provide a doctor’s note.
A board member requested information be placed on the Rochdale Village website. Management will comply. (ACTION ITEM)
Question: There are water bugs present in building 10A on the 13th floor.
Response: Management will have an exterminator pay a visit and take care of that issue. (ACTION ITEM)
Question: What is the status of the broken convectors that provide heat, have they been repaired?
Response: If anyone has an issue with your convector regardless of whether they are the new ones or the old ones, contact your group manager.
Recommendation: Residents would like advocacy from Rochdale Village to the MTA about direct service to Brooklyn instead of the limited direct service of less than six trains to Atlantic Terminal and the most from 6AM to 7AM.
Response: Residents should speak with the House Congress organization or the Community Relations Committee to sponsor communications on this and seek assistance from the Speaker’s office.
Question: What is the schedule for the installation of the new convectors?
Response: A new schedule will be put out to the group once all the convectors are onsite.
Question: A senior event requires payment by money order. Who should the money order be made out to?
Response: Rochdale Village Inc.
Question: Are there any plans for multi-level parking?
Response: No, not in the immediate future.
No further questions, the cooperator’s session ended at 7:42PM.
Rochdale Village BoaRd of diRecToRS MeeTing
Resolutions - May 20, 2024
R17-24:
Moved by: Jean Hall
Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan
On April 9, 2024, Ms. Felicia Perrin notified the Board that she is resigning as both Board Treasurer and Board Member. Therefore, in accordance with the bylaws of Rochdale Village, Inc. dated June 17, 1997, Article III - Directors; Section (2) states:
Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal or otherwise, with the exception of the Director who is the designee of the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York, shall be filled by the Board of Directors. The foresaid vacancy shall be filled through the appointment of a Director, approved by a majority of the then existing Board. The appointed Director shall serve for the balance of the term of the vacancy until his/her successor is elected
or appointed. I move to appoint Cody Hamblin to serve on the Board of Directors for the balance of the vacancy term, as a result of Ms. Perrin’s resignation.
FOR
Letisha Azizah
Nadine Browne
Jean Hall
Althea Hicks
Kamal Saleem
ABSTAIN
Keysha Beasley
Stacey Francis
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Maryam Hubbard
Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro
Lisa Stark
Rochdale Village BoaRd of diRecToRS MeeTing
Resolutions - May 20, 2024
Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley
ABSENT
Talib Bey
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Nine for, three abstentions, two absent; motion passes.
R18-24:
Moved by: Jean Hall
Seconded by: Nadine Browne
I move to nominate Mr. Kamal Saleem to serve as Treasurer. One vote cast by Board Secretary. Kamal Saleem is elected as Board Treasurer.
R19-24:
Moved by: Stacey Francis
Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan
WHEREAS, the resolution R16-23 approved Environmental and Energy Solutions, Inc. (“EES”) to draft and file a comprehensive plan to reach Title V Department of Energy Conservation (“D.E.C.”) Compliance for $62,470
WHEREAS, Management was billed in March 2024 by Environmental and Energy Solutions for the Title V compliance stack test which were completed in November of 2023 for the amount of $39,490 WHEREAS, the total cost of the Title V Compliance for necessary filing and stack test are $101,960.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the amount of $39,490 payable to EES, which will be funded from the operating account.
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
ABSTAIN Cody Hamblin
ABSENT
Talib Bey Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.
R20-24:
Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Seconded by: Keysha Beasley
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. has residential parking for shareholders and there is a need to establish an updated parking policy;
WHEREAS, a Parking Policy has been drafted to provide guidelines for shareholders on the use of our residential parking lots at Rochdale;
WHEREAS, the policy outlines the expectations and responsibilities of shareholders regarding parking, eligibility requirements, general rules and regulations, criteria and procedure for allocating parking spaces, as well as the consequences for non-compliance; and WHEREAS, upon adoption of the policy, it will be provided to all shareholders and published in the “Rochdale Bulletin,” on the website and all other media platforms.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors hereby approves and adopts the Parking Policy.
FOR
Nadine Browne
Jean Hall
Stacey Francis
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks
Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro
Lisa Stark AGAINST
Clifton Stanley Diaz
ABSTAIN
Cody Hamblin Kamal Saleem
ABSENT
Talib Bey
Eleven for, one against, two abstentions, one absent; motion passes.
BOARD MEMBERS
Althea Hicks
Chairperson
Jean Hall
President
Mayram Hubbard
First Vice-President
Kamal Saleem
Second Vice-President & Assistant Treasurer
Keysha Beasley
Third Vice-President
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Fourth Vice President
Stacey FrancisSecretary
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith (Arrived 8:20 P.M.)
Assistant Secretary
Letisha Azizah
Talib Bey (Not Present)
Nadine Browne
Cody Hamblin (Joined Board 8:00 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
Kelvin Pantaleon
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
Mario Petrie
IT Systems Manager
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.
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.
JUNE 2024
Status: O&S submitted revised drawings after receiving the Board’s input. Jay to create RFP for Parking Lot repair/expansion. O&S created RFP for Sidewalk/Curb Repair HM23AE pending approval.
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 Is dismantled and parts and quotes for the for necessary work are being reviewed by the project representative.
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 resubmitted, 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). May 2024 #15 is in progress, but drawings of #2 & 7 are still pending at DOB for approval. HM-23 pending at HCR & HM-180 approved.
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
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 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.
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.
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
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
On Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:15 p.m. the Citizen Preparedness Corps, a program brought by New York State and the Governor, worked with the Senior Center to host a program on Emergency Preparedness in the Grand Ballroom. Attendees were advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including having a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attended was able to receive one emergency preparedness kit.
(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
Senior Center Celebrates Father’s Day
Celebrating Fathers in the community is just as important as any other group and the Senior Center did it as only they could on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in the Community Center. With a live band singing great tunes, attendees ate and danced the afternoon away, making a special point to recognize their members.
(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)
The Rochdale Village BulleTin
Senior Citizens Committee, Senior Center & AGAPE Celebration
On Thursday, June 13, 2024, The Rochdale Senior Center, Senior Citizens Committee, and Agape came together to host a celebration focused on both June holidays of Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Attendees not just from our senior center but from all over southeastern Queens attended. There was food, dancing and music, and a wonderful time was had!
