Rochdale Village Bulletin - March 2024 Edition

Women in Law Enforcement honored at the 4th Annual Women’s History Month Gala, jointly hosted by the Story on Page 13.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

(l. to r.) Director of Operations Lance Williams, General Manager Jay Williams, Board First Vice President Maryam Hubbard, Honoree Special Patrol Peace Officer Rosetta Love, Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez, Board Director Jean Randolph-Castro, Board President Jean Hall, Board Secretary Stacey Francis, Board Fourth Vice President Khedda Hayden-Ryan, and Board Third Vice President Keysha Beasley.

(Photo Credit: NyreeCyrusPhotography).

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

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

- by Jean Hall

March is the month in which we celebrate Women! Many times, we simply jump into a celebration without making a serious commitment to understand what goes behind the celebration. Each year the National Women’s History Alliance has a theme in which they focus on different segments which impact women in history.

“This year’s theme celebrates ‘Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’. The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.

Women from every background have long realized than an uneven playing field will never bring equality or justice. Many feel the critical need to speak up and work harder for fairness in our institutions and social interactions. This year we recognize the example of women who are committed to embracing everyone and excluding no one in our common quest for freedom and opportunity. Women that understand people change with the help of families, teachers and friends, and that young people in particular need to learn the value of hearing from different voices with different points of view as they grow up.

Today, equity, diversity and inclusion are powerful driving forces that are having a wide-ranging impact on our country. As members of families, civic and community groups, businesses and legislative bodies, women are

in the forefront of reevaluating the status quo.” (Taken directly from the National Women’s History Alliance.)

In our council district, District 28, we have the first African American woman who was elected in November 2021 to serve as Speaker of the New York City Council, Adrienne Adams. She is a leader, a trail blazer and visionary who is leading this City as tough policies and new legislative initiatives are implemented.

In November 2021, the New York City Council also saw thirty-one women win seats on the 51-seat council giving women a 61% majority. This victory was seen as the nation’s largest and most diverse city council ever. History making, phenomenal women!

Fast forward to 2024, Speaker Adams is re-elected by unanimous vote and the Council also selects the first Latina Majority Leader, Amanda Farias. Women making history as they work to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion in our great city.

Speaker Adams has prioritized women’s health and public health equity, continues to address housing and homelessness crises, public safety for all New Yorkers, green initiatives and more. Her passion and commitment to affordable housing is evidenced by the FY-24 Four (4) billion dollars in capital funding for affordable housing (2.5 billion to HPD & 1.5 billion to NYCHA).

Speaker Adams is always available for Rochdale Village. She is no stranger to

visiting us and the programs we oversee. Most recently she visited our NORC operations. Her commitment to affordable housing is significant as the leadership of Rochdale Village top priority is maintaining affordability.

It is no secret that your Board of Director’s is 80% majority of women. Women who despite differences have a shared vision of love for community and a desire to make sure our community continues to grow and thrive. Women who understand that leadership requires an understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We proudly serve this great community!

Women will continue to play an important role in our community and our nation. Let’s give a thumbs up to all the women of Rochdale Village! You Rock!

President, Jean Hall

Celebrating Lifetime Achievement!

Board

President Jean Hall proudly accepts the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 4,000 hours of service to this great Nation!

“Accepting this award was truly an honor as my commitment to service has been a part of my life for what seems like forever.”

From her early days sitting in awe of how her mother, Bernice Annie Hall, was committed to serving her community by establishing block associations, Jean Hall’s volunteer spirit was born.

She joined Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) whose motto is “service to all mankind” and spent much of her time helping residents in Roxbury, Boston by volunteering in rehab and food pantry services.

Upon the urging of friends, she ran for the Community School Board, District 28. Although she has no children, her passion to see the children of the community achieve came through in all that she did. It was here that she met the Honorable Shirley Huntley and had no problem getting her hands dirty

and her voice heard to ensure our children received a quality education! Together, they fought the good fight!

Residing in Rochdale Village, she observed the dynamics of board operations and knew her community could do more. She joined House Congress, learned, and later became President of this organization, which served to be the eyes and ears for the board of directors. They served the residents of Rochdale helping foster hall patrols, building community room rentals, and oversight of building storage rooms. And when it came time to speak truth to power, she was fearless. Being shut out from meetings in the building community rooms and the Community Center, the organization moved their meetings to Public School 80: no was not a word they would accept. Their impact on the community cannot be understated.

Later, she jumped into the role of board member where she has been a staunch advocate for shareholders’ rights and transparency in board and management operations. Her skill in research and writing be-

came a stable of her reputation. And though the road was long and hard she stuck to her commitment to the residents of her community, even though she was a minority member of the board, often being ridiculed and maligned in flyers during election time she stuck with it. She would say, “only God could give me the patience to hold on and press forward.”

Today, she serves as the Board President bringing shareholders a new brand of leadership that is bold and transparent. She also serves on the Rochdale Village Social Service (RVSS) which focuses on the seniors, homebound residents, and youth of the community.

In addition, she is a part of the Queens Borough President’s Civic Engagement committee. She serves her community as needed with unapologetic fire and desire. She will shut down anything that is not in the interest of her community.

“Service and volunteering came naturally, and I will continue to serve with the grace of God!”

Board President Jean Hall receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement award. Dr. Reba Perry Ufele (left) presents Awardee President Jean Hall (right) with award.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore.)

General Manager’s Monthly Report for March 2024

ACCOUNTING

In February we collected 97% of the carrying charges from our shareholders. This is equivalent to $7.2 million. While this is a good collection percentage, we are working toward our “pre-Pandemic” collection rate of 99%. The additional monies (3% or $254k) would help us pay our vendors during this time of financial difficulty. Mitchell Lama’s, including Rochdale, typically budget to have enough income to cover the expenses and not to make a profit.

However, 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. Each building will have 30 days’ notice prior to the installation.

The circuit breaker panel upgrade will also continue in conjunction with the convector project. We want to minimize the amount of disruption these projects are causing to our shareholders by doing both projects on the same visit.

The parking lot repaving has been put on hold for now due to funding concerns. We will keep everyone posted once a final decision has been made on the restart timing and possible changes in scope for this project.

ALLOCATIONS/SALES

We have held a 99% occupancy rate for over 10 years. We did see a spike in the average number of vacancies we carry month to month, but it did not affect our occupancy percentage. In February, 12 apartments were sold but 19 became vacant. We currently have around 40 – 45 vacancies monthly. This is up 50% from our pre-pandemic 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 timeframes 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. As stated above, 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. We are in active negotiations for all our vacancies and in the past year have successfully added 5 new commercial tenants to our Malls:

• Quest Diagnostic

• JS Dining Group

• Tesla

• Utica Security School

• Brooks Barber and Spa

We are also 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 have added up to $7 million in losses. We are working diligently to collect those outstanding monies via the housing court. The courts still have a back log of cases that built up during the COVID shutdown, so cases are moving slowly. In an effort to facilitate shareholders who are behind to pay their arrears we have begun to remove eligibility for room rentals in the Community Center, Parking, Community Rooms and Bargold storage.

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 are in constant communication to ensure that we do not experience any service interruptions.

GROUP MEETING

So far, the Board and Management have conducted group meetings in Circle 3, Circle 1 and Circle 2. Circle 4 is scheduled for Monday, April 8 and Group 5 is scheduled for Wednesday April 10 at 7pm. These meetings are a fantastic resource for information and a great way to interface with your elected Board Members and Management team.

The Rochdale Board of Directors will be hybrid on Monday, April 22, 2024 in person and zoom at 7:00 p.m.

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

February 2024

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

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.

ground

inspections and

lot checks were conducted in the month.

28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE HOSTS 113TH COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

On Monday, March 18, 2024, The 113th Precinct held a Community Council Meeting hosted by the Rochdale Village Public Safety Committee in the Community Center. New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Kesha S. Morse, President of the Federation of Black Cowboys were guest speakers at this informative meeting.

(Photo Credit : Adrienne Adams Office/113th Precinct.)

Controller’s Report

- by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative

For the 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2024 vs. Budget Summary of Key Performance Indicators FY 2024 (10 Months)

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue for the 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Total revenue - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Total revenue increased $595,000 to $73,470,000 as compared to $72,874,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is explained below:

Apartment revenue - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Apartment revenue was in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $63,366,000 as compared to $63,465,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

Commercial rental revenue – For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Commercial rental revenue decreased $(390,000) to $4,529,000 as compared to $4,920,000 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 3 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 4 months.

Other Rental Revenue - Almost 90% of Other rental revenue is related to Residential Parking Lot rental.

Other Income (accounts - Laundry, Parking, Insurance proceeds & Interest income) - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, other income increased $1,130,000 to $3,021,000 as compared to $1,890,000 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 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Administrative - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Administrative expenses were in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $5,217,000 as compared to $5,131,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. It should be noted that although these expenses were in-line with the Budget, inflation is impacting Office expense and Office supplies and continue to have a negative effect on the expenses..

Maintenance and Operating costs - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $2,666,000 to $13,192,000 as compared to $10,525,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is related to the following:

1. Repair Material, Tools & Supplies - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Repair Material, Tools & Supplies increased $724,000 to $2,327,000 as compared to $1,603,000 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 the impact of inflation on purchases. This negative trend is expected to continue. NOTE: We are reviewing expenses for Proto that may be capitalized.

2. Contracted Services - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Contracted services category of Maintenance expenses increased approximately $1,941,000 to $7,163,000 as compared to $5,221,000 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 $1,224,000 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.

Power Plant - For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, These expenses increased $905,000 to $15,514,000 as compared to $14,609,000 in the FY 2024 The variances are explained below:

a. Fuel & Utilities - increased $1,009,000 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 from the prior year % usage.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses for the 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

b. Water & Sewer - This increase of $351,000 is due to (1) increased usage by cooperators (2) seasonality of the Budget differing from the actual.

c. Salaries & Other - The decrease of $(454,000) 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 $(263,000) 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 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Insurance Expense- For the Ten Months Ended January 31, 2024, Insurance expenses increased 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 16.2%. This negative trend is anticipated to continue in the near future.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - The decrease of $(484,000) 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 10 Months ended January 31, 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 and the amount that will be expensed 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.

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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses for the 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Community Center - The Community Center expense increased $106,000 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 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Note: For the 10 months Board Expenses and the 60th anniversary expenses are higher than the Budget. When the Board expense Budgets were prepared the expenses were spread out over 12 months evenly and the actual expenses were expensed as incurred.

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 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet for the 10 Months ended January 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOMS – NEW GUIDELINES ARE IN PLACE

The building community rooms are available as an amenity for cooperators to use with a nominal fee structure in place. Currently, the fee for using a building community room is $100.00. Repast remains free of charge provided the deceased person either lives or lived in Rochdale Village.

All keyholders are required to verify if a cooperator is eligible to rent the building community room. You must be the shareholder (leaseholder) of record. The keyholder will contact the board liaison and provide your name, building, section, and apartment. No money is to be taken by the keyholder until the verification process is completed. (they may mark your date as pending on their calendar).

Once the board liaison verifies eligibility, they will contact the keyholder. If the shareholder is eligible the board liaison will advise the keyholder they may complete the process of renting the building community room. However, if the person is ineligible the board liaison will contact the cooperator directly. The board liaison will also advise the cooperator why they are ineligible to rent the building community room.

If the cooperator has questions regarding their ineligibility, they will be directed to contact the cashier’s office or if necessary the board office.

Reasons for ineligibility include:

1. Non-payment of carrying charges, violations, and maintenance supplies charged to a unit.

2. Suspension due to misuse of the building community rooms such as damage to the room; smoking or vaping and drinking of alcohol.

3. Suspension is due to charging a fee for an event, such as a sip and paint or a pop-up shop. The rules governing the building community rooms and the contract that each cooperator signs clearly states, “I will not use the community room for personal profit”. If you wish to host those types of events you must contact the Community Center.

4. If you are not the lease holder of record.

It is important that everyone adheres to the guidelines in place. This enables cooperators to use their building community rooms in the spirit of cooperative engagement and enjoyment.

If you have any questions, contact the board office liaison at 718-276-5700 ext. 3360. Currently the hours are Tuesdays (1/2 day – 9AM – 1PM), Wednesdays (full day, 9AM –5PM), and Thursdays (1/2 day, 9AM -1PM).

CELEBRATING WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

By cynthia BernaDine

Women in law enforcement play a vital role in our communities, protecting and serving citizens with courage, dedication, and professionalism. They represent a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and their contributions to the field are essential to our everyday lives. That is why it was no surprise that New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. along with the Rochdale Village Community Relations Committee decided to highlight outstanding Women in Law Enforcement as the focal point of this year’s Women’s History Month celebration.

On the topic of the selected theme for this year’s honorees,

Senator James Sanders Jr. stated, “It is a privilege and a source of great pleasure for me to gather here today to commemorate Women’s History Month, a time-honored tradition with deep roots. …It is a time to pay homage to those who courageously pioneered the path towards gender equality and to laud the contemporary visionaries who continue to shatter barriers and redefine societal norms.”

The event took place on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom and began with an opening prayer by Evelyn Hicks, followed by dinner and performances from WHDC Christian Academy, Destined 2 Dance, NYPD Dance Team, and solo performer

Sirelle Frasier. Guests also enjoyed Poetic tributes from Lisa Ray and Rochdale’s Board Vice President and Community Relations Committee Chair, Maryam Hubbard.

In attendance were Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as well as City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers, all who addressed guests and spoke on how rewarding it was to celebrate heroic women working and/or living in the borough of Queens.

Awards of recognition for their dedication as trailblazers in the field were given to 31 honorees, including Rochdale’s very own Public Safety Officer Rosetta Love who brings over 25 years of experience in law enforcement to her role as a

Peace Officer.

Recognizing the importance of honoring these women comes easy to Committee Chair Maryam Hubbard. “We are compelled to extend recognition to the exceptional women we have had the privilege of encountering throughout our journey. Whose profound influence often remain hidden beneath the surface, yet whose contributions are nothing short of extraordinary within our community,” she said in a statement about the event, and women in law enforcement in general. She also took the time to honor her Community Relations Committee team for their tireless efforts in putting this amazing event together with Senator Sander’s office.

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COMING TOGETHER FOR ONE COMMON GOAL!

By Julia D. Shaw, Director, rochDale Village community center

We are part of a community of shareholders who have invested in our homes and we share common interests and passions. Our Community Center is the social hub for all to gather to share many different interests and passions with others. The common goal is to create an inviting, nurturing central location that offers resources, knowledge and invites socialization for the over 5,000 families living in Rochdale Village.

We are bouncing back from the pandemic, offering a plethora of activities for people of all ages. The staff at the Community Center is focused on obtaining grant funding and sponsorships to continue creating new programs for children ages 6 to 17.

Last year the Community Center partnered with Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), and Black Spectrum Theater, to bring a 12-week teen sports grant to the youth of Rochdale. We are receiving this grant again featuring Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football and Cheerleading. Additional partners with this sports program which is returning in April are the Youth Planning Committee (YPC) and Rosedale Jets and Cheerleaders (pictured on bottom right). During Spring break, twelve Rochdale teens will be going on the Teen Lift HBCU College Tour sponsored by DYCD and coordinated by Queens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Another program returning to the Community Center is the Unfiltered Youth Talk

Show, grant-funded by Flushing Town Hall in conjunction with Rochdale Village Social Services (RVSS), which is a media arts program teaching youth about all aspects of film production. Our tennis program with New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) will also return, with instructors ready to provide guidance to our summer camp as well as the youth in the community.

We also can’t forget the Girl Scouts! It’s cookie season and they will be selling cookies in the Community Center every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. while supplies last. If you have a sweet tooth you need to satisfy, what better way is there than by supporting our local troop? Be sure to seek them out! We also welcome our new Cub Scout Troops (picture on top right) to the Center. This program started recently, and would love to have more young boys between the ages of 5 to 11 to join. They meet every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Center. You can contact the Cub Master, Royal Hubbard at 917-577-5763 for more information.

Our partnership with 100 Suits is funding the tutor for our weekly Kids Club, a homework help program for children grades 2 to 4.

In 2018, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook sponsored a Youth Talent Showcase and it will be returning in April, along with our annual Prom Wear Give-away sponsored by Shonda’s Prom Closet.

Have a teen that’s too old for camp but not working this summer? We have a Teen Summer program in the works, and so much more! We are a community in action with the goals of positive change, so stay tuned.

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Cub Scouts Troop 627.

Rosedale Jets & Rochdale Cheerleaders.

(Photo Credit : Isaiah Coleman.)

(Photo Credit : Julia Shaw.)

Women’s History Month Gala

(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell / Gail Dobbins.)

Poetry & Art Corner

BALLERINA

By Ed Miller

I am a ballerina

Really love to dance

Love to leap and pirouette

But never get the chance

My tu-tu is too long

Because I am much too short

My tiny feet are very fleet

But I really need support

I’m much to small for toe shoes

Slippers not good enough

To even do the pas de deux

And all that fancy stuff

A girl that’s only five years old

Has plenty time to grow

To learn all the positions

That she will have to know

I’m sorry, I’m just five years old

I really love to dance

Maybe when I’m six years old

I’ll finally get the chance.

CROSSROADS THROUGH CROSS REALITY

By Anthony Blake

The thought of emotions

Elevating attitudes

Distance from solitude

Nothing smooth

What’s the prove

Rocky venture

Barriers between locked out and who enters

Journey surrounding mysterious

It just makes one curious

Others just furious

Mind that matters

All through the chatter

Despair seeing no hope

Refusing to analyze one can cope

No way out

Go figure

Reality check

Life sometimes can have effect

Crossroads with a mission

Precision decisions

Approach

Knowing the elements of life

Advice won’t always be precise

Although that would be nice

Crossroads with many questions

Overflowing suggestions

Life is about live

Be careful in encouragement you give

Crossroads of individuals

Factor you

It becomes the striving pursue.

SHARE YOUR VOICE

FAITH HOPE AND LOVE

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards

Through Life tribulation and we can be encouraged

Cast your cares and burdens on Our creator with Faith hope and Love.

As we trust in the master’s Promises from above in Psalm 55:22

Cast all anxiety on, him

Given all concerns God above;

Our Lord is faithful and true And shall do what He said he Will do;

He will see us through!

Victory ahead Faith Hope and Love

Blessings encouragement to All who will believe and Receive and continue to Focus and hold on to God’s unchanging hand and plan.

Let’s allow the Savior’s perfect plan for our life to come to fuituition for success and to be blessed!!!

Be encouraged!

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

On Saturday March 30, 2024 the Youth Planning Committee (YPC) hosted their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Giveaway for Rochdale Village

Easter Egg Hunt

The rochdale Village BulleTin

(Photo Credit: NyreeCyrusPhotography).

YPC Co-Chair Shawn Chandler, Board President Jean Hall, YPC Chair Nadine Browne.

& Basket Giveaway 2024

The rochdale Village BulleTin youth. There were pony rides, fun field games, cotton candy, and even a petting zoo! The children had a great time. See all the fun moments below!

(Photo Credit: NyreeCyrusPhotography).

A TRIP TO REMEMBER!

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Youth Planning Committee Co-Chair Shawn Chandler (fourth from left) received complimentary tickets to see the NY Islanders play at UBS Arena and he brought seven Rochdale Village youth along with him. It was their first live hockey game and they had a chance to sit behind the glass to see the action and to meet the owner, Jonathan Joseph Ledecky, who had a lot in common with YPC’s Physics student, Amir Theodile: both attend(ed) Bayside High School and Ledecky is Harvard alumni, one of Amir’s favorite Ivy League colleges. Mr. Ledecky and the NY Islanders want to improve the diversity of hockey.

(Photo Credit: Youth Planning Committee).

Student Amir Theodile (left) with owner Jonathan Ledecky (right).

thrift it or gift it

On Saturday, March 19, 2024, The Community Center hosted the first ever Thrift or Gift Flea Market in the Grand Ballroom. Cooperators were encouraged to bring any items they had not in use to sell with a $20 maximum. Shareholders could even give things away for free, and some did. There were vendors with anything you can think of: clothes, jewelry, books, artwork, haircare products, and so much more, including food vendors for when a break was needed from shopping around the room. All in all, it was a success! Look out for more!

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

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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: Wednesday, 03/13/2024

Held at Location: In Person

Chairperson: Maryam Hubbard

Planned Agenda

• Women’s History Month Event

• Reclaim my Voice Speak out Event

• Open

Meeting began @ 7:19pm

Announcements

N/A

Discussion:

Welcoming and Introduction of New comers to the committee meeting.

Women’s History Month Event:

⁕ Women in Law enforcement will be honored and celebrated. The event will take place on Sunday March 24th, 2024 at the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom from 2pm-7pm.

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: March 12, 2024

Time: 7:40pm

Location: CC Room 15.

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

⁕ Registration is mandatory, the event this year will be capped at 375 guest to keep order and ensure that food and beverages are covered.

⁕ The flyer has been posted with a QR code to scan for registration. All nominations need to be submitted by March 13, 2024. Nominees must work or live in Senators Sanders district.

⁕ Volunteers are needed and have been asked to contact the Board office to sign up for volunteering.

⁕ The committee will be providing the venue along with decorating and entertainment.

⁕ The chairperson has been working diligently with the office of Senator Sanders in making sure the event is a success.

Reclaim my Voice Speak out Event:

⁕ April is Sexual Assault Month. The Committee has partnered with Our writings on the wall and Beautiful Me Chapter to present to the community an event where we are honoring the truth of survivors, helping one another to be empowered while on their healing journey. It’s a no judgement zone event where you have the opportunity to speak freely or anonymously. The event will be held on Saturday, 04/13/2024, in the community center from 3pm-6pm. The event is free and open to anyone wishing to attend.

Annual Spring Fling 2024:

⁕ The Annual Spring Fling will take place on Sunday May 5th, 2024, from 1pm-8pm, in the Ballroom. Registration will be done in person on Thursday 03/28/2024 6pm-8pm, and Saturday 03/30/2024, 10am-12pm, in the community center. (Redbrick Area)

Annual Health Fair 2024:

⁕ Flyers have already been generated and distributed throughout the complex. The Committee is looking for health vendors who wish to table with free informative health information for the community.

2024 Calendar:

⁕ March- 24th Annual Women’s History Month.

⁕ April- Reclaim my voice speak out. (Sexual Assault Month)

⁕ May- Annual Spring Fling and Karaoke Night.

⁕ June- Annual Health Fair and Juneteenth/ Father’s day.

⁕ August- Annual Health Fair.

**Calendar is Subject to change**

Questions and Concerns N/A

Attendance

Number of people present - 11

Minutes submitted by: Maryam Hubbard

Date: April 9, 2024, 7:30pm

Meeting Ended: 8:55pm

Minutes Submitted by: Kamal F. Saleem

Chairperson, Maryam Hubbard.

Chairperson, Kamal F. Saleem.

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: Saturday, 3/16//2024

Held at Location: Club Lounge

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Chairperson: Letisha Azizah - Chairperson

Keysha Beasley – Assistant Chair

Stacey Francis – Committee Member

Planned Agenda

• Discuss Orientation Packet

Meeting began @ 9:00 am

Announcements

N/A

Discussion:

Welcoming and Introduction of New comers to the committee meeting.

Women’s History Month Event:

1. We discussed the Occupancy Agreement in full detail.

2. We explained they are no longer renters and what it means to be a Rochdale Village

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 3/6/24

Time: 10:00am

Location: Grand Ballroom

Chairperson: Jean Hall

Co-Chair Jean Randolph-Castro

PLANNED AGENDA:

Shareholder.

3. We give a brief history of RV and Mitchell Lama.

4. here is a discussion what about happens after you pay your equity payment.

5. Moving day is discussed and what they need to have a successful move-in.

a. A permit is needed for move-in. They must contact the office at least 24-48 prior. There are no same day permits issued.

6. We discussed all the activities that occur in the community center.

7. We discussed the social media pages for shareholders.

8. Payment dates were discussed and where you can drop off or pay online.

9. Maintenance

a. Powerplant was discussed.

b. What to do in case of an emergency.

c. Utilities were discussed.

d. Trash removal and after-hours removal.

e. Violations were discussed.

Upcoming Events:

Senior

1. Celebrating Women History Month

2. Community Updates

3. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A.

DISCUSSION:

The meeting opened with a blessing of the food by member Vanessa Sessoms. Once breakfast was served, JH welcomed everyone to the March meeting of the senior citizens committee.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we had a guest speaker Rev. Cathleen Williams who currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Office of the

Keysha Beasley – Assistant Chair informs the new shareholders about upcoming events in the community.

NEXT MEETING:

The meetings occur on the 3rd Saturday of the month. At the end of each class, Keysha gives shareholders a tour of the community center.

Meeting ended at approvximately 12:00 pn

Attendance

Number of people present - 12 Minutes submitted by: Lestiah Azizah

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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. She was introduced by both Jean Castro and Jean Hall.

As the Director of the Office of Community Engagement she leads the unit whose responsibility is to represent the District Attorney’s vision throughout the entire borough of Queens County.

Reverend Williams is a licensed attorney, Registered Nurse, chaplain, author, and a media personality. She was the host of her own talk show entitled, “I’m just saying.”

She opened her remarks by having the membership engaged in a meaningful exchange centered around the question, how are you doing. Her remarks were engaging, powerful and thought provoking. One of my favorite moments was when she quoted a saying by Nina Simone, “Learn how to get up from the table when love is not being served.”

As she concluded her remarks, she received a resounding applause of approval! Chair Jean Hall and Co-Chair Jean Randolph Castro presented her with a “Certificate of Appreciation” which thanked her for celebrating Women’s History Month, with the Se-

nior Citizens Committee. Ms. Castro then presented her with a bouquet of flowers as an additional thank you!

Chair Jean Hall was presented with a bouquet of flowers from Co-Chair, Jean Castro in appreciation for her hard work and continuing to move our community in a positive direction. (I was very surprised and very humbled)

Co-Chair Jean Castro was teary-eyed when she was surprised with a presentation of flowers by First Vice-President Maryam Hubbard in appreciation for her years of dedicated service to our community.

The committee was treated to a special reading of the poem “Phenomenal Woman” written by Maya Angelou and presented by Ms. Gwen Whitted!

Special Recognition:

The following committee members received special recognition with a certificate of appreciation for their hard work and continued dedication to the senior committee. Both the Chair and Co-Chair signed the framed certificate. Hats off to:

Sandra Thomas

Clara Sheppard

Betty Williams

Deanna Marrow

Sheila Brimage

Special Service Award: Chair Jean Hall also recognized CoChair Jean Castro as a 2023 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Office of President Joe Biden. She encouraged all to read the full article on page 3 of this month’s bulletin.

No questions or issues were raised. There was such a positive vibe in the room as the meeting closed!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Group 1 Meeting with the Board and Management will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7PM in building 3 Community Room.

Group 2 Meeting with the Board and Management will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7PM in building 8 Community Room.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Meeting ended at: 12:00 p.m.

Attendance: 109

Minutes submitted by: Chair, Jean Hall

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

Chairperson, Letisha Azizah.

Reverend Cathleen Williams Director of Community Engagement, Office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz

Senior Citizens Committee Co-Chair Jean Randolph-Castro, Senior Citizens Committee Chair Jean Hall, Reverend Cathleen Williams, Board Vice President Maryam Hubbard.

SynoPSiS of cooPeraTor’S SeSSion

- for February 26, 2024 board meeting

Board President, Jean Hall opened the cooperator’s session at 7:00PM.

Question: Cooperator stated, “my brother has been waiting for over eight (8) years for a parking space in circle 5.” The cooperator further stated, “at one point he had a choice between Group 1 and Group 5 where the parking wait was three (3) years.” Although he made phone calls it is alleged, he is not getting any responses. My question is why are you not making the lot on 137th avenue available for a parking lot?

Response: The Board and Management will explore opportunities for the vacant land at 137th avenue, keeping in mind the need for increased parking and the need for increased revenue. (ACTION ITEM)

Question: Cooperator posed question regarding lot 9A, alleging that another cooperator’s vehicle was damaged by some type of rodent costing almost $4,000.00 to repair. It is further alleged that other cooperators report similar instances of damage. Are there non-toxic ways of putting down something so that rodents don’t get into people’s vehicles?

Response: This issue will be taken back to management and determine how many people have come forward alleging damages from rodents? Based on that information management will determine what steps should be taken.

Note: Management reports that 2 complaints out of 490 spaces were raised in 2023 regarding rodents. However, no recent reports have been received.

Question/Issue: Cooperator raised issue about lot 9A. Specifically:

• In 1992 there was a report done for lot 9A, figures were given what happened to that report?

• Who authorized the spaces to be smaller?

• The spaces in lot 9A are not in accordance with the size required by New York City, why?

• Shareholders were not notified that the sizes of their spaces would be reduced, why?

Response: A full review will be made regarding lot 9A. A report written that will be reported out in this forum. (as of date this report is being submitted (3/21) still waiting for management to provide replies. Once replies are received the review and report will take place. It is anticipated the report will be completed for the March Synopsis report) (ACTION ITEM)

Question: Regarding the laundry room, I brought new sheets in September. I used the contract information for the laundry rooms, and I called from September to December and never got a call back. I was washing my clothes on September 28, 2023, I reached a live person and told them about the problem with the machine, which machines were messing up and taking my money and also stated one of the dryers destroyed my sheets that I paid over $200.00. Although I was told someone would call me, no one called. I want to be compensated for my losses; I have my receipts.

Response: Management will take your information, reach out to the contractor for them to get in touch with you.

Update: Vendor was contacted, and a proposed reimbursement amount was offered to the shareholder.

Question: Cooperator raised concern about other cooperators bringing their dogs into the laundry room. There are no signs stating no dogs are allowed in the laundry rooms or no dogs allowed on the tables where people fold their clothing. I am allergic to certain dogs and their hair. What do we do about this situation?

Response: Dogs should not be on the clothing tables. Regarding if cooperators have an allergic reaction to dogs in common space areas such as laundry

rooms, we need to speak with legal and the Human Rights Division. However, if you see a dog off the leash or on the table, report it to public safety via direct call or text message.

Note: Counsel stated people who claim an emotional support pet, the dog is there for an emotional support reason, they are allowed to have the dog in the laundry room, but they must follow all the rules in place.

Management will make the adjustment regarding signage, no dogs, no animals on the clothing tables. (additional expense to the corporation; once estimated cost is received, we will share will cooperators) (ACTION ITEM)

Question: The poles that light up at night, there are some with the lights out. In building 1, near the laundry room, service hallway, light by the side of building 3 community room. Also, it does not appear that all of the lights on the outside are out during daylight that should be checked.

Response: The lights are on timers and should go off around the same time. If the photo sensor that is attached to the lights is not working, they may be a cause. We will have this checked out.

Update: Management reports all lights are now operational.

Question/Observation: Near building 18 in lot 9A, there is a lot of salt that has not melted and that is too much to walk through. This has resulted in the brand-new asphalt cracking. Do we have a warranty on this asphalt?

Response: Yes.

Question: Are there any traps around the garbage containers in group 5.

Response: I do not know if they have traps around that small container. Maintenace will make sure there are traps from the library into parking lot 9B.

Update: Management reports the traps have been placed as requested.

Question: I have lived here for over twenty (20) years, is there a reason why all of a sudden, we are getting infected with roaches?

Response: Management: I am not sure what has happened in your particular case, but we will check out what is going on. (ACTION ITEM)

Question: We have an infestation in building 1 laundry room of roaches. They are all over the machines and all over the floor. The laundry room is filthy, can the windows be washed as there is bird poop all over the windows.

Response: The maintenance schedule requires cleaning three times a day for the laundry rooms. The elevators should also be cleaned three times a day. There is no cleaning crew at night. Nights are basically for emergency situations; however, we will review our practices. The exterminators are in the buildings, one group per day, Monday’s group one receives service.

Update: In response to this, extermination was performed in building 1 laundry room.

Question: Cooperator raised question about having apartment windows cleaned.

Response: Cleaning apartment windows is a cooperator’s responsibility. A determination can be made how much cleaning of apartment windows would cost and if this is something that can be budgeted for in the future. (ACTION ITEM)

No further questions the cooperator’s session ended at 7:42PM.

rochdale Village Board of direcTorS MeeTing

Resolutions - February 26, 2024

R02-23:

Moved by: Stacey Francis

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

WHEREAS, the contract between Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (“MSI”) and Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”) for management services which expired on June 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, MSI’s name has been changed to Summit Property Management Services, Inc. (“Summit”); and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to confirm the status of Summit as well as comply with the requirements of the New York State-HCR; and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to have Summit Property Management Services, Inc. continue in its management duties on a month-to-month basis at a base rate of $57,550.31 until such time as either an extension or a new agreement can be prepared and approved.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approve maintaining the current Management Plan with Summit Property Management Services, Inc. on a month-to-month basis at the rate of $57,550.31.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard Felicia Perrin

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

ABSENT

Althea Hicks Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R03-24:

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

WHEREAS, the Board sought proposals from qualified management companies and conducted interviews of all qualified management companies that submitted request for proposals (RFP); and

WHEREAS, after due consideration and careful deliberation in evaluating their qualifications, management plans, fee proposals and the ability to handle the multi-faceted operations of Rochdale Village, Inc., the Board has determined that the best interest of shareholders and the cooperative is served by the continuity provided by Summit Property Management Services, Inc.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the proposal for property management services from Summit Property Management Services, Inc. (Summit) dated October 16, 2023, for the monthly amount of $57,550.31.

The contract terms will be as follows:

Effective July 1, 2024, Summit’s contract will be renewed for a twelve-month period (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).

Summit agrees to pay all salaries and benefits for the General Manager (Jay Williams) and the Assistant General Manager (Lance Williams) on their own payroll, from such monthly management fee.

Summit also agrees to retain a management consultant to review the operations of the on-site office of Rochdale at the expense of Summit and such management consultant shall produce a report of their findings to both Summit and the Board of Directors within ninety days.

The President in consultation with legal counsel shall negotiate a final legal agreement, either as an extension of the existing contract or a new contract in conformity with this resolution.

This agreement is subject to the review and approval of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard

Felicia Perrin Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

ABSTENTIONS

Stacey Francis

ABSENT

Althea Hicks Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.

R04-24:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

WHEREAS, R35-23 Quest Diagnostic lease renewal Resolution was approved by the Board on August 28, 2023;

WHEREAS, the lease dates, terms and Board approval dates no longer match due to negotiations and lease reviews extending past anticipated timeframes; and

WHEREAS, the final lease start and end dates are outlined below.

Year 1: Buildout from 3/1/23 to 6/30/24.

Starting to pay 7/1/24 to 2/28/25;

Year 2 begins 3/1/25 to 2/28/26;

Year 3 begins 3/1/26 to 2/28/27;

Year 4 begins 3/1/27 to 2/28/28;

Year 5 begins 3/1/28 to 2/28/29

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the final lease start and end dates for Quest Diagnostic.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Maryam Hubbard

Felicia Perrin Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

ABSENT

Althea Hicks

Fourteen for, one absent; motion passes.

R05-24:

Moved by: Talib Bey

Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

WHEREAS, R44-23, Brooks Barber and Spa lease renewal Resolution was approved by the Board on November 27, 2023;

WHEREAS, the lease dates and Board approval dates no longer match due to negotiations and lease reviews extending past anticipated timeframes; and

WHEREAS, the final lease start and end dates are below.

Year 1: Buildout from 3/1/23 to 6/30/24.

Starting to pay 7/1/24 to 2/28/25;

Year 2 begins 3/1/25 to 2/28/26;

Year 3 begins 3/1/26 to 2/28/27;

Year 4 begins 3/1/27 to 2/28/28;

Year 5 begins 3/1/28 to 2/28/29:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the final lease start and end dates for Brooks Barber and Spa.

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Talib Bey

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

rochdale Village Board of direcTorS MeeTing Resolutions - February

Lisa Stark

ABSTENTIONS

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Felicia Perrin

Kamal Saleem

ABSENT

Althea Hicks

Eleven for, three abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R06-24:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Kamal Saleem

WHEREAS, R36-23 Yummy Garden New Lease Resolution was approved by the Board on August 28, 2023, and the new entity, New Yummy, Inc. was approved on October 23, 2023.

WHEREAS, the lease dates and Board approval dates no longer match due to negotiations and lease reviews extending past anticipated timeframes; and

WHEREAS, the final lease start and end dates are below.

Year 1: Buildout from 3/1/23 to 6/30/24.

Starting to pay 7/1/24 to 2/28/25;

Year 2 begins 3/1/25 to 2/28/26;

Year 3 begins 3/1/26 to 2/28/27;

Year 4 begins 3/1/27 to 2/28/28;

Year 5 begins 3/1/28 to 2/28/29:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the final lease start and end dates for New Yummy, Inc..

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Felicia Perrin

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

ABSTENTIONS

Maryam Hubbard

ABSENT

Althea Hicks

Thirteen for, one abstention, one absent; motion passes.

BOARD MEMBERS

Althea Hicks (Not Present)

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 (Arrived 8:05 P.M.)

Assistant Secretary

Felicia Perrin

Treasurer

Letish Azizah

Talib Bey

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Randolph-Castro

Lisa Stark

26, 2024

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

Rafael Wilkins

Assistant Controller

Kelvin Pantaleon

Director Of Maintenance

Adolph Osback

Chief Public Safety

Corey Jones

Director Of Power Plant

George Simon

Housing And Community Renewal Specialist

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: (3583 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, and the specialized breakers are back ordered. Once received, we have 36 breakers remaining to install.

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.

MARCH 2024

Jay to create RFP for Parking Lot 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 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 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. HM180 approved 10/23/19

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $438,857

Money Spent: $338,194

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Public Assembly - PA’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 replaced 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

MARCH 2024

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor

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 rebid 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 (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 design - signs 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

MARCH 2024

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

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:

Description: Replace valves which isolate dual temp risers per apartment line plus provide shut off at all convectors.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $3,078,682

Description: Replace original motors with more energy efficient.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $58,335

Money Spent: $58,335

Completion Date: Jun. 2019

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Senior Center participants showed their appreciation for Director Sheree Shivers and Recreation Coordinator Evelyn Wilson. And what better time than Women’s History Month? They surprised the two women with flowers, balloons and a cake during their lunch hour.

Celebrating Women’s History Month with a brunch-style affair, the Senior Center filled up the Grand Ballroom on Friday, March 22, 2024, eating good food including made-to-order omlettes and then getting on the dance floor to work off what they ate.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

Chef Kenrick (center) gets ready to serve up made-to-order omlettes.

Spotlight On: Women Helping The Rochdale Community & Beyond

Maryam Hubbard

Maryam Smith-Hubbard was honored not one but two times this Women’s History month. Each time she had no idea that she was even being considered for nomination, each one being a recognition of her consistency and effortless service to her community, Rochdale Village, and the surrounding areas. On Friday, March 1, 2024, Mrs. Hubbard was presented with the Southern Queens Park Association (SQPA) Black Excellence Community Service award by Program Director Shanelle Cummings and Site Director Yanick Beckwith of P. S.354Q. The Black Excellence Award was founded 6 years ago by Shanelle Cummings to recognize individuals who went above and beyond for the children in the community, as well as the afterschool program. While still celebrating, Mrs. Hubbard was informed that she had been nominated for the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by Ms. Beverly Wilson. She was then presented with the award by Dr. Reba Renee Perry-Ufele, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Harlem Comedy Club in Harlem.

Mrs. Hubbard is the epitome of what true service looks like. While Rochdale Village is her

home and priority, she doesn’t limit herself to one community, person or thing. If there is a need and she can help she is going to do just that. Mrs. Hubbard, is a wife, mom, author and community leader. She also defines herself as a philanthropist and has the extensive resume in service as far back as to her childhood years to prove it. While grateful, with or without the honor or recognition, Mrs. Hubbard is always up for the task, taking action wherever her services are needed.

Yanick Beckwith

Yanick

Beckwith is not only a Rochdale Cooperator, but is the Program Director for the Southern Queens Park Association at PS 354, which is also located in the Rochdale Village area. She services 160 participants in the after school program there, which has a curriculum and schedule that students follow and love.

Yanick also has a passion for the art of dance and is the co-owner of Destined 2 Dance Studios, which has a program here in the Rochdale Village Community Center on Fridays and Saturdays. The dance program is currently the creative home of 80 girls from the nearby community. Students learn a whole range of dance types: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, African, Acro, Soca, Majorette, Hip Hop and so much more.

When Yanick isn’t teaching in the after-school programs or helping young girls who love to dance, she is working during the week to teach 3K at PS 354, a profession that she loves and finds fulfilling. Children are Yanick’s passion. She loves nothing more than servicing her community the best way she knows how: creating a safe haven for youth and directing them into the path for the future. She has crossed paths with so many kids in her life and having the opportunity to see them grow up and remember her and the impact she’s had in their lives is a blessing.

This is her calling. She was meant to be here for all of the kids in her community.

Shanelle Cummings

Ms. Shanelle Cummings has dedicated her life to serving the communities that need her, especially in New York City, and has done so for over 21 years. At the age of 12 she participated in the Department of Youth and Community Development Beacon After-School Program in Far Rockway, and continued from there to work in the Queens Community. For over 8 years, Shanelle served as the Director of the COMPASS after-school program at Public School 354, which is located in the Rochdale area, before becoming Senior Director of Compass/ SONYC Programming for the Southern Queens Park Association, in Southeast Jamaica Queens where she oversees operations across three sites (PS 354 The Jermaine STEM institute of Queens SQPA Compass Program for K to 5th Grade, Roy Wilkins SQPA Compass Program for K to 5 Grade,

and Roy Wilkins SQPA SONYC Program for 6th to 8th Grade).

Ms. Shanelle Cummings is credited for creating the Queens Miss & Mister Black Excellence Awards, which celebrates hidden leadership within the community, as well as the “DO IT FOR THE COMMUNITY PANTRY” event held annually on Juneteenth, providing groceries to over 400 families, which are among the many things she has developed within our community.

Ms. Shanelle Cummings embodies the spirit of community-driven progress, individual empowerment, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of all. Through her tireless efforts, she exemplifies the ethos of “by the people, for the people,” leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touches every day.

Board Vice President Maryam Hubbard (center) presented with the SQPA Black Excellence Community Service Award by Shanelle Cummings (far right) and Yanick Beckwith (far left).

Board Vice President Maryam Hubbard (right) presented with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by Dr. Reba Renee Perry-Ufele (left).

NORC COMMUNITY OUTREACH

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams visited the NORC office to learn more about what the office does and how it serves residents in this community.

NORC hosts annual Meet & Greet where they set up in the lobby of a building in each circle and introduce their office to the residents every Tuesday: March 5th, March 12th, March 19th, March 26th and April 2nd.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.) NORC Director Phara Carolei explains the services NORC offers.

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