Rochdale Village Bulletin - May 2024 Edition

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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

Jean Hall

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

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

WHOSE VOICE ARE YOU LISTENING TO?

Rochdale Village is a vibrant and thriving community. However, as in all communities there are voices of dissent, agreement, confusion, distraction, collaboration, voices that deliberately mislead and voices that provide reason and solutions. So, my question this month is whose voice are you listening to?

If you look at some social media pages one might think this place is riddled with disastrous inefficiencies and there is no one capable of making improvements. This is the second largest cooperative development in New York State, with over 5,860 units, serving over 25,000 residents. We are also a development with an aging infrastructure. If anyone expects perfection and no problems, that is not reality.

Since becoming Board President, I have discovered there have been years when the board failed to lead. Rather they acquiesced to management in many critical areas. That has resulted in the current board constantly unravelling and detecting inefficiencies and flaws in how the board operated. For example, our supervising agency conducts site visits and provides findings which require a response in thirty days. The report sent to the board on September 28, 2023, under previous leadership did not take action to respond as required. However, upon my inquiry as a new board president I made sure both the board and management took action to respond even though we were late. The current report is being addressed and our replies will be timely.

Another example is the convector

project. Board members are not specialists in all fields therefore it is vital that those who provide information to the board are knowledgeable. We depend on their voices to help us make sound decisions. In a push to roll out the program before an election cycle key factors were overlooked. The project started without having sufficient inventory, there was a flaw in the design that the professionals did not catch costing time and additional monies. To date, the project is still not where it needs to be. However, the board is working with all stakeholders to make sure that we are completely ready to move forward.

Presently, there are voices of distraction, negativity and confusion fighting for your attention. Voices that will paint a narrow picture of corporate finances and board spending. It amazes me that the programs and events being funded by current board committees were started by the prior majority. The prior board majority faced deficits, carrying charge increases and the inability to pay vendors timely. Yet, I did not hear voices of objection like I do now that seeks to shut down all spending for programs and events on behalf of our residents. Voices now questioning trips that members of the senior citizens committee voted for.

It is my belief, that if voices can make you doubt and disbelieve these voices feel they can recapture control of this community. These are some of the same voices that send flyers of personal attacks and falsehoods against potential candidates for the board. Question, is when you get these flyers under your door do you listen to the voice?

Voices of disagreement should

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by Jean Hall

President, Jean Hall

lead to productive and professional dialogue which enables a board to reach a consensus. All voices at the table must remember first and foremost we are here to serve the cooperators/shareholders of Rochdale Village Inc. We are elected to be their voice.

Whose voices you are listening to does not just extend to Rochdale Village. Whose voices are your children listening to; whose voice are listening to at local and national elections. Whose voices do you hold in high regard? All these voices are coming at all of us rapidly and we must have a spirit of discernment as we evaluate and make decisions.

I chose not to allow voices of distraction, negativity, and confusion into my space. These voices add zero productive solutions, never want to see real change, and always have hidden agendas.

Rochdale Village is too precious and valuable to our lives. I encourage everyone to take care and know whose voice you chose to listen to!

“The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people. ”

- Woodrow Wilson

The Rochdale Board of Directors will be hybrid on Monday, June 24, 2024 in person and zoom at 7:00 p.m.

SECOND ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, The Second Annual Food Truck Festival, hosted by the Community Center Committee, returned to Rochdale Village, bringing back fan favorites of the year before as well as new arrivals. Cooperators and more gathered in the parking lot outside of the Big Mall, supporting the businesses, and even fitting in time to dance to the music of DJ TNT. An amazing time was had at this great event to kick off Mother’s Day.

Board President Jean Hall, Vice President Keysha Beasley, Community Center Committee Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan, Director Nadine Browne, Secretary Stacey Francis.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

Monthly Report - by

ACCOUNTING

Our revenue continues to outperform our budget by about $1 million. The contributing factors are an insurance settlement in our favor for a power plant turbine and a National Grid rebate. However, this is overshadowed greatly by an overall negative variance expense of $4 million linked to insurance and inflation. In addition to that, our vendor arrears continue to rise as the cash in (revenue) from residential and commercial are not able to cover the cash out (expenses). Adjustments must be made to ensure the viability of our community.

1. Management has begun our fiscal 2026/2027 budget. We must use the more recent history of the Post Covid environment as a guideline for our budget. Any trend prior to 2021 will not provide accurate expense escalations. The goal is to ensure our total combined revenue (Residential & Commercial) can cover our expenses. We are anticipating that the budget will be ready for a September review by the Board and Budget/Finance committee.

2. We have 5 new rentals in Malls 1 and 2 set to begin paying rent this year. With 7 storefront vacancies left out of 49, commercial store rental and collections are headed in the right direction. But we have to remember that the commercial division is only 5% - 7% of our revenue. It is still important but ultimately dwarfed by the impact of our residential income.

PROJECTS

The units for the convector project are anticipated to arrive in June. Once the units have been accounted for, a 30-day notification will be sent to the remaining apartments to complete the Group 5 installation. Group 2 will be next to receive the new units anticipated to start in late fall/early winter. Management will continue to report updates as we get closer to recommencing this project.

ALLOCATIONS/SALES

We have held and still hold a 99% occupancy rate for over 10 years. However, we are experiencing a spike in the average number of vacancies we carry month to month that are the residual effects of COVID-19. The contributing factors are supply related issues ranging from vendor arrears to supply shortages. Management is working to balance monthly vendor payments to ensure that apartments are completed and sold within a reasonable timeframe.

COMMERCIAL

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

WORK IN PROGRESS

• Yummy Garden (Chinese food) has closed the location in mall two in preparation for the reopening in (Mall one) They are projecting the grand opening for June 15, 2024.

• Brooks Barber & Spa (Barbershop and Spa) (Mall one) has started construction. They are projecting the grand opening for June 1, 2024

• Utica Security Services (Security Guard Training) (Mall one) is in the buildout process. They are projecting the grand opening for July 1, 2024

• Quest Diagnostics (Phlebotomy and Blood work) (Mall two) has selected a contractor to complete the buildout. The construction will start as of May 15, and should be completed by September 2024.

• JS Dining Inc., (Dominican Food and Breakfast) Lease has been approved, and they have started the preliminary construction work with a four-month buildout concession.

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

LEGAL

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

by Marion Scott

Jay Williams

General Manager’s Monthly Report for May 2024

Arrears have improved again slightly by 4.5% from March to April, but we have a long wat to go. We anticipate that this positive trend will continue through a combination of payments in court, new shareholder move-ins, and evictions for those that are not paying.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance costs continue to affect our bottom line costing $3.7 million more than budgeted. I can honestly say that we are not doing an additional $3.7 million worth of work. However, the cost of materials to maintain the buildings has tripled in price. I cannot stress enough that our next fiscal years (2026/2027) must be budgeted to consider Post Covid material pricing.

We still have a large number of tub drains that were replaced. I have placed a schedule of plumbing jobs for review below:

In-house Plumbing Jobs

Education on Tub Drain Clogs:

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

Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

April 2024

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

115 Loitering complaints of which 40 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiters were present)

Noise complaints of which 102 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

These verticals resulted in 41 violations being issued and 63 loiterers encountered during the vertical patrols. In addition, 1 arrest was made. Note: Directed verticals are additional post

in order to proactively reduce quality of

conditions in designated “hot spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of various patrol reports.

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

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

Sgt. Fueller (left), Lt. Romero (fourth from left), and Chief Osback (far right) with new recruits.

Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative

For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2024 vs. Budget Summary of Key Performance Indicators FY 2024 DRAFT - “UNAUDITED”

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - “UNAUDITED”

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Total revenue - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) Total revenue increased $1,008,000 to $88,499,000 as compared to $87,490,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is explained below:

Apartment revenue - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) Apartment revenue increased $478,000 or 0.6% to $76,637,000 as compared to $75,159,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is directly related to the 3.62% carrying charge increase effective February 1, 2024.

Commercial rental revenue – For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)Commercial rental revenue decreased $(434,000) to $5,483,000 as compared to $5,918,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The decrease in revenue is due to the following:

1. UJ Pizzeria – Permanently Closed. A new Tenant Auntie Ann Pretzels has agreed to terms to rent this space.

2. Jays Restaurant (d/b/a) Unique Eats - Permanently Closed. POSITIVE FUTURE ADDITIONAL INCOME: (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.

safety program which were not anticipated in the FY 2024 Budget.

Controller’s Report -

by William Young

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - “UNAUDITED”

Administrative - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)Administrative expenses increased $225,000 or 3.6% to $6,408,000 as compared to $6,183,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. Inflation is impacting Office Expense and Office supplies and these expenses increased approximately $330,000 in FY 2024. It should be noted that the Budget reflected the cost of the new software (Yardi) which was not implemented in FY 2024. The plan is for the Yardi converstion to begin in FY 2025.

Janitorial & Grounds - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024), Janitorial & Grounds expenses decreased $(905,000) to $7,846,000 as compared to $8,752,668 in the FY 2024 Budget. This decrease is related to less snow expense and lower payroll expense than anticipated in the Budget.

Maintenance and Operating costs - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)Maintenance and Operating costs increased $3,700,000 to $16,353,000 as compared to $12,652,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is related to the following:

1. Repair Material, Tools & Supplies - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) Repair Material, Tools & Supplies increased $873,000 to $2,790,000 as compared to $1,917,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The increase is due to:

a. Increases in Carpentry Supplies, Floor tiles, HVAC & Other Maintenance expenses are related to the increase in demand for services and the the impact of inflation on purchases. These negative trends are expected to continue into FY 2025.

2. Contracted Services - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)Contracted services expenses increased approximately $2,830,000 to $9,079,0000 as compared to $6,248,000 in the Budget. This increase of $2,830,000 explained in (a) and (b) below:

a. Electrical, Plumbing , Floor Supplies, Bathtub Glazing & Elevator expense. This category of expenses increased $1,227,000 is due to an increase in demand for services by cooperators and the impact of inflation on the cost of 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 - Increased $1,603,000 due an increase in demand for services and the impact of inflation on the products used to make those repairs. The impact of inflation is expected to continue in FY 2025.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - “UNAUDITED”

Power Plant - Power Plant - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) These expenses increased $1,441,000 to $18,931,000 as compared to $17,489,000 in the FY 2024. The variances are explained below:

a. Fuel & Utilities - a. Fuel & Utilities increased $1,367,000 as compared to the Budget. The increase is due to increased usage and the impact of a broken meter when the Budget was prepared which distorted the

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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - “UNAUDITED”

projection.

b. Water & Sewer - This increase of $758,000 is due to (1) increased usage by cooperators.

c. Salaries & Other - Salaries & Other - The decrease of $(683,000) in salaries is due to (1)salaries being Budgeted at full staff and the actual was not at full staff and (2) the decrease of $(293,000) in overtime is due to anticipated projects in the Budget not needed.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Insurance, Shelter Rent, Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Expenses For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)

Insurance Expense (Property, General Liability & Workers Compensation) - For the YEAR ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024)Insurance expenses increased $1,513,000 as compared to the FY 2024 Budget. The impact of COVID has dramatically increased Insurance costs. In the last 4 Fiscal Years, insurance costs have increased from approximately $4 million to over $10 million per year.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - The decrease of $(615,000) 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. In addition, NYSHCR calculates Rochdale Village Inc.’s Shelter Rent. 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 Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - “UNAUDITED”

Bad Debt Expense - Bad Debt Expense

$962,000 is an estimate of the write-off of Residential and Commercial receivables that may be required at March 31, 2024. We will be working with the Auditors to finalize the write-off during the FY 2024 audit.

Inventory Usage - The inventory usage account reflects the year-end adjustment for the actual inventory taken at 3/31/24.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - “UNAUDITED”

Community Center - 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; therefore, there were no After School expenses in the FY 2024 Budget.

Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) “UNAUDITED”

Note: For the Year Ended March 31, 2024, Board Expenses and the 60th anniversary expenses are higher than the Budget. When the Board expense Budgets were prepared the 60th Anniversary expenses were Budgeted at $50,000 and the actual expenses incurred were higher than anticipated.

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

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Payable by Month FY 2024

For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - DRAFT “UNAUDITED”

Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (FY 2024) - DRAFT “UNAUDITED”

MAINTENANCE 2024 - CHARGEABLE ITEMS LIST (SUBJECT

TO CHANGE BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS)

HBCU COLLEGE TOUR PARTNERSHIPS EMPOWER TEENS IN ROCHDALE VILLAGE

By Julia Shaw

Director rochDale Village community center

Parents and teens met in Rochdale Village Community Center to learn about the community partnership initiated by a sponsorship from Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Twelve high school students from the Rochdale Village area experienced the Spring 2024 Tour to Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) coordinated by the Teen Lift Committee of the Alumnae Chapter (QuAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

“This initiative supports Mayor Adams’ forward-thinking vision to connect young people to life-changing opportunities, and open doors they never thought possible. DYCD is excited to continue our collaboration with our sororities, fraternities and HBCU partners,” states DYCD Commissioner Keith Howard, “As a proud member of the first Black Greek fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, I launched the HBCU tours so that young people can share the experiences, the comradery, civic engagement, educational support, and lifetime bonds that come from fraternity and sorority life.”

The weeklong tour provided youth with the opportunity to visit North Carolina A&T State University Tour, Livingstone College Tour in South Carolina, Benedict College Tour in South Carolina, South Carolina State University Tour, Tennessee State University Tour, Spelman College Tour in Georgia, Morehouse College Tour in Georgia, postsecondary educational support, leading to financial knowledge and successful careers.

Students also have the opportunity to meet new friends, and learn about college life, “There’s no better way to get a true feel for a college/university than touring the campus. Experiencing the overall environment transforms the abstract options into tangible realities,” states Tanya Williams, co-chair, QuAC, Teen Lift Committee, the students asked great questions about the admission process, financial aid, and campus life.” Co-Chair Jacqueline Battle-Jackson added, “The QuAC chaperones were quite proud of our group of students and how they comported themselves during this weeklong tour. Our hope is that attending the tour was an inspiration and motivation for the students and they saw that college is a place where they can adapt and thrive.”

The success of this event has paved the way for next year’s cohort of youth to broaden the hori-

zons and experience the collective support of Rochdale Village Community Center, DYCD and Teen Lift Committee of the Alumnae Chapter (QuAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Twelve teens from Rochdale Village at Tennessee State University during the QuAC Teen Lift HBCU College Tour.

Back row left to right- Zaine Thompson, Elijah Brathwaite, Prince Frazier, Kyle Clement, Sherrod Robertson

Front row left to right - Treysean Gilmore, Kai Thrower, Madison Augustine, Marie Burrell, Titilolaoluwa Oseni, Nigel Holliman, Shamir King. (photo credit Tanya Williams)

YOUTH PLANNING G.I.R.L. MENTORING PROGRAM GIRLS IN REAL LIFE

By yPc (youth Planning committee)

WhenRochdale Village board member Nadine Browne became the YPC Chairperson in 2022, she was on a mission to expand youth engagement and ameliorate activities for teenagers. Alex Dixon, a twenty-four-year-old educator and HBCU graduate shared a proposal to start G.I.R.L, (Girls in Real Life), a mentoring program to provide a safe space and foster sisterhood for teenage girls in Rochdale Village. When Bridgette Bartlett Royall, an award-winning journalist, joined forces with Alex, the duo shared ideas, collaborated, and started recruitment. When cooperators LaShone Brown, KC, and Brittany Blakes became mentors, a sisterhood was created for a greater cause and the program evolved. We were witnessing RochGirl Magic in the Jewel of Jamaica.

YPC G.I.R.L is a group mentoring program with five mentors and twenty mentees, ages 13-18. The girls have various experiences, backgrounds, and personalities. For example, some attend in person while others are online students, and home schooled. Each mentor is assigned 3-4 mentees for the school year. Every Tuesday, the mentors and mentees meet in the community center. The various sessions include collaborative activities, mini-groups, games, celebrations,

and special guests. Several women guest speakers have included a life coach who facilitated a vision board workshop, yoga instructor, financial literacy specialist, a young medical student, and Teen Choice presented a hygiene workshop. Monthly, birthdays are celebrated for mentors and mentees. Additionally, mentees are exposed to paid internship opportunities and other enrichment activities. The group has gone on several G.I.R.L trips including Top Golf, Lumix Hibachi & Sushi, World Ice Arena, and the movies.

The mentors also build bonds with their mentees outside of the program. Mentor KC took her mentees to Beat the Bomb, a fun interactive team-building experience in Brooklyn. Mentor Bridgette Bartlett Royall has personally assisted mentees with internship applications and a competitive high school admissions process. It is not unusual to see Mentor Brittany Blakes speaking with mentees outside in her group. According to mentee, Chelsea Bruce, “the program gives me people to socialize with and my mentor, LaShone gives me good advice when I don’t know what to do.”

Co-advisor, Shawn Chandler shares that one of his goals is to get assistance within the community to help the program. When a mentee needed a math tutor, he contacted shareholder

Connie Nelson, a certified School Building Leader, who is a middle school math teacher, tutor, and instructional coach. Ms. Nelson voluntarily tutors the mentee before mentoring sessions begin.

Nadine Browne strongly believes, “mentorship serves as an opportunity to sow seeds of confidence, fosters a sense of belonging, creates space for dialogue about issues faced by teens today, and provides guidance for our young women within our community. I am especially grateful for our Volunteer Mentors and inspired by their commitment to the success and positive impact of YPC G.I.R.L Mentoring Program.”

G.I.R.L has been successful, and it continues to evolve for the better. Mentor Bridgette Bartlett Royall shares, “The narrative of our communities is that we don’t educate our youth about things like budgeting and investing; however, this program has planted those seeds while still allowing our mentees to creatively express themselves. It is powerful.” Mentor Alex Dixon, further shares “I can’t wait to see how these young ladies continue to grow into their womanhood as the program continues to grow.”

The program is on hiatus from July until October.

Email ypc@rochdalevillage.com for information.

(Photo Credit : YPC)

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

HOTLINES & INFORMATION

Queens Intergroup of A.A.

Phone Number: (718) 520-5024

Helpline: (718) 520-5021

Web Site: http://www.queensaa.org/

NY State Addictions Hotline (24/7) Phone Number: (866) 210-1303

SAMHSA National Helpline Phone Number: 1-800-662-4357

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If your life or someone else’s is in imminent danger, please call 911. If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call: 988

Web Site: https://988lifeline.org/

Domestic Violence

If you or someone else is in a relationship is being controlled by another individual through verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, or other tactics, please call: 1-800-942-6906

Website: http://www.opdv.ny.gov/help/survival/ victims

The Trevor Project

http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

The JED Foundation https://www.jedfoundation.org/

Older Adults: Depression and Suicide https://www.jedfoundation.org/

Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/basics/about-suicide

Active Minds https://www.activeminds.org/

Love is Respect https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Stop Bullying https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Ditch the Label https://www.ditchthelabel.org/

Therapy For Black Girls https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

Therapy for Black Men https://therapyforblackmen.org/

CVS Therapy Sessions

https://www.cvs.com/content/health-hub/mentalhealth-counseling

EMERGENCIES

Call 911 for any life-threatening emergencies. NYC Well provides free, confidential mental health and substance misuse services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 200 languages, regardless of immigration status. Call 1-888-NYCWELL (692-9355) or text “Well” to 65173. You can also chat online at nyc.gov/nycwell

Crisis Text Line offers free, emotional support and information 24/7. Text “HOME” to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. https://www. crisistextline.org/

The Jed Foundation provides mental health resources for college students. For immediate support, text “START” to 741-741 or call 1-800273-TALK (8255) https://jedfoundation.org/

Virtual counseling appointments for City University of New York (CUNY) students. https:// www.cuny.edu/current-students/student-affairs/ student-services/counseling/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call at 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Hip Hop Burger officially hosted their Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 with the full support of the community, Board, and Manangement, as well as Queensborough President Donovan Richards who stopped by to wish them success and help with the ribbon cutting. There were samples, games, popcorn and cotton candy, and a DJ to jam to. Be sure to stop by!

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

(l. to r.) Chef Trevor Spaulding, Owners Derek Price and Preston Harrington.

Poetry & Art Corner

MOTHER’S DAY MINUTE

By Anthony Blake

LET THE HEALING WATERS FLOW

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards

Let the healing water flow Jesus already knows

What he has in store for you

Peace love and joy All that you need healing is in God’s Might hands

The Lord understands

The master can heal all illness and pain Just be assured of the gain

The gain of strength as you

D DAILY A ACTIVITIES

Y YEARLY

Believe and receive the Blessing of healing

Let the healing waters flow

Do not let go of hope

Healing waters flow for you

Mind body and soul

Let the Lord allow His Healing water to Flow!!!

Let go and let the lord

Allow his healing waters flow!!! Be encouraged be blessed

SHARE YOUR VOICE

By Ed Miller

More resonant than Carnegie Hall The subway’s vaulted station Envelopes us with the sound of music Performed by the unemployed flautist.

The organ pipes at St. John’s Cathedral Cannot match the hymns and psalms That are played by the blind musician’s Accordian echoing through the subway.

No need to pay for a theater ticket To hear a Stradivarius’ artist play, just Wait for the train to leave the station And listen to the excellent subway fiddler.

The bass baritone, no amplifier, no mike

Sends his thunderous voice barreling Through the cavernous underground Show tunes, spirituals, arias a capella.

In a corner where passengers rush by He makes the connection with his Boom box accompanied saxophone Greeting people, coming and going.

The folksinger, a guy or gal, strums

The guitar, sings the blues, country Self-taught or Julliard trained musician

The subway audience love everything.

No invitation need, no reserved seats No tuxedo, black tie or gown required A dollar or coin, token of appreciation for The musician, student, unemployed, talent. IT’S MUSIC

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

Cub Scouts Celebrate Their Moms

On Saturday May 11, 2024, the Cub Scouts Pack 627 celebrated the Mother’s Day holiday by having brunch with their mothers. The boys, and their moms had a great time with delicious food. It was a perfect way to kick off the holiday for them.

(Photo Credit: Cub Scouts.)

The Rochdale Village BulleTin

The Community Relations Committee has closed out their annual 2024 Spring Fling Pop Up shop. Although another rainy pop up, the community showed up and out for one another, but this year was a little different. In the past we have held this event on a Saturday, however we had a slight change in the day and time and it actually worked out really well. Our very own Dj TNT, kept the shoppers engaged and the small business owners encouraged. The vendors that came to me and expressed their gratitude for hosting such an event were very pleased with their overall sales despite the weather and that was good to hear. I always say the good thing about this event is that it’s held

Spring Fling

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

The Rochdale Village BulleTin

inside, so rain or shine the event will go on. The raffle giveaways are a super plus that we like to add to encourage shoppers to buy more, for a chance to win something free. Many people were able to complete their Mother’s day shopping during the event. Any event with good food and good music is bound to always bring out the people and that’s exactly what Spring Fling 2024 did.

By maryam huBBarD, community relationS committee chair

Fling Pop Up

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

F ROM T HE O FFICE O F S PEAKER A DAMS

Dear Rochdale Village Neighbor,

May is a special time of the year as we celebrate one of my personal favorite holidays: Mother’s Day! As the first mother and grandmother to serve as Speaker of the New York City Council, this holiday holds great meaning for me and all the mothers, daughters, mother figures, and mothers-to-be in the Rochdale Village Community. I want to extend my warm wishes to all the mothers who are the heart and soul of our families and communities. Happy Mother’s Day to you all!

On March 4th, the New York City Council held the first Fiscal Year 2025 budget hearing to review the Mayor’s $109.4 billion Preliminary Budget. I participated in budget hearings with the Committee on Criminal Justice and the Committee on Aging, where we asked questions about investments in our seniors. Over the next few weeks and months, the Council will analyze city agency budgets, hear testimony from agency leaders and the public, and ask questions of Administration officials. You can find more information about the Council’s Preliminary Budget hearings at www.council.nyc.gov.

I joined my Council colleagues, including Aging Committee Chair Crystal Hudson, on May 16th to rally with our community partners and seniors from across the city. This was a show of support and a reaffirmation of our commitment to our seniors. Seniors are the jewels of our communities who deserve to age with dignity and lead safe, independent lives. We cannot afford to leave our seniors behind in the budget, which is why the Council is calling for increased funding for older adult meals, expanded case management and home care services, restored funds for older adult centers, and much more. The Council will always stand with our beloved seniors because your well-being is our priority!

May 17th marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, a landmark ruling that ended legalized segregation in schools. While we have made significant progress, much work remains to address educational inequities, including in New York City’s school system. I want to assure you that the Council remains steadfast in its commitment to this cause.

We celebrated Haitian Flag Day on May 18th with our Haitian community in New York City to honor Haiti’s culture and heritage as the first country in the Western Hemisphere to gain independence from colonial rule. Sa’Passe!

Reminder: Sign up for Fair Fares, which offers eligible New Yorkers half-price MetroCards. Fair Fares is a program designed to assist qualifying New Yorkers in accessing subway and bus rides at a reduced cost. It is available to New York City residents aged 16 to 82 who live at or below 120% of the federal poverty line.

To find out if you meet the eligibility requirements, click www.nyc.gov/ site/fairfares/index.page.

Sign up at www.council.nyc.gov/district-28 to receive the latest news and updates from City Hall and learn how it impacts District 28 through Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams’ District E-Mail.

Committed to Serve.

Adrienne E. Adams

New York City Council Speaker, District 28, Queens

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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: 5/8/24 Time: 7:00pm

Location: Community Room 16

Chairperson: Jean Hall

PLANNED AGENDA

I. Summary of the Last 10 Carrying Charge Increases

II. Impact of Delaying the Carrying Charge Increase from August 2020 to June 2021

III. Comparison of Implementing a carrying charge increase: one step vs two step

IV. Major Expenses that have impacted Rochdale’s financial statement

V. Budget timeline for FY 26 and FY 27

VI. How does collection of arrears impact our finances

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

» The budget and fiancé committee will be in the second week in September to review the FY 26 and FY 27 budgets. The committee will submit any relevant recommendations to the board for consideration.

DISCUSSION:

Summary of the last 10 carrying charge increases:

The committee reviewed the chart in the handout provided which showed the last 10 increases. Summary: Increases took place in 2005, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Conversely there were no increases in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022.

It is important that decisions are based on the financial stability of

the corporation and to try and avoid the temptation to make political decisions or fail to give cooperators the truth about the corporation’s financial picture.

Impact of delaying the carrying charge increase from August 2020 to June 2021:

COVID-19 was classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. The impact to the US was a complete shut-down where persons were told to stay inside their homes and limit contact except for emergency service workers.

Rochdale Village’s finances revealed a deficit which required a 2.9% carrying charge increase. This increase was supposed to be implemented in August 220. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, the Board of Directors and Management decided to delay the increase until February 2021. (six months)

In February 2021, the Board of Directors and Management decided to further delay the increase until June 2021 an additional four (4) months. The total delay of the 2.9% carrying charge increase was ten (10) months.

The overall impact on the Corporation’s bottom line was a loss of revenue, of $1,700,000.00.

The committee also discussed other significant revenue losses and expenses such as the closing of commercial stores, inability of community center to rent rooms, additional expenses related to COVD-19, (masks, sanitizing materials), and increase in arrears due to shareholders not paying carrying charges.

In total the overall loss of income was calculated to be $4,725,000.00.

Comparison of implementing a one-step carrying charge increase

vs a two-step carrying charge increase:

When Rochdale Village prepares their budgets, they are required to submit to the state agency (HCR) a budget that is balanced. Therefore, if there is a deficit (loss) the Board of Directors and Management must determine how much of a carrying charge increase is required. This is a critical decision for board members and must be made with care and consideration and the ability to maintain affordability.

The board was presented with two (2) scenarios: one step increase or two step increase.

One Step – meant the proposed increase of 7.38% would be implemented at one time. The projected income for year 1 and year 2 would be $153,982,920.00.

Two-step – meant the proposed increase would be broken down into two parts. Year 1 = 3.7 increase and year 2 = 3.6% increase for a total in two years $151,484,972.00.

The board chose the two-step approach which resulted in the loss of revenue $2,497,948.00. (Disclosure – I was not in favor of the two-step approach)

Major Expenses that have impacted Rochdale’s financial statement:

Discussion regarding the significant impact of certain expenses was discussed. Some of the factors discussed were inflation, fuel usage, water usage, and insurance costs.

Budget Timeline FY 26 and FY 27:

August 2024 – Proposed Budgets will be submitted to the Board of Directors

September 2024 – Budget & Finance Committee will review and

make recommendations to the Board of Directors

Discussions will take place with the board and management. Rochdale Village must submit a proposal budget for the two succeeding oneyear periods, at least 165 days prior to the commencement of the applicable two-year period.

**The committee requested that at least two (2) management officials be present at the September budget and finance committee meeting, in addition to the Comptroller.

How does the collection of arrears impact our finances:

When cooperators do not pay their carrying charges it has a negative impact on the corporation. It impacts on our ability to meet all financial obligations such as paying our vendors.

Prior to COVID-19 we normally collected 99% of our carrying charges. However, once COVID-19 hit, we went to a low of 90% collections, to 93% and currently we are at 97%.

This has led to an accumulated amount of arrears due 7 million dollars. While we do not want to put people out of their homes, we must be able to collect carrying charges in order to meet our financial obligations and stay affordable.

The loss of amenities such as parking, storage units, rentals in the building and community rooms will be enforced.

UPCOMING EVENTS » N/A

NEXT MEETING: September 2024

Meeting ended at: 9:10 p.m.

Attendance: 18

Minutes submitted by: Jean HallChair

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

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Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 4/24/24 Time: 7:15pm

Location: Club Lounge (RVCC)

Chairperson: Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

» Next Commercial Service Meeting Time

» New Vendors—Hip Hop Burger (hard opening 5/1/20224) and Security School

» DISCUSSION:

1. Meat: From Farm to Table 2. Factory Produced vs. Vendor

with Commercial

Commercial Services Team (Dr. Y. Joy Harris-Smith & Leacroft Gordon) reviewed the process of how meat goes from the farm to the supermarket and then to our table. The steps are as follows: 1) raising the animal, 2) stunning and slaughter, 3) butchering, 4) cutting, 5) grading, and 6) packing and distributing. Various cooperators contributed to the discussion via questions and knowledge about the process through personal experience. The presentation then moved to a discussion about the difference between factory produced versus vendor produced products. The difference resides in the way the products are produced, the scale of production, the quality and customization available, and the transparency and traceability of the products.

This segued into the complaint that was raised by a cooperator regarding a recent purchase at one of the

local supermarkets in the area. Mr. Gordon assisted in clarifying the situation and steps taken by the board and management to understand what happened.

Mr. Gordon handed out a document which detailed the list of upcoming vendors and vacant spots still open. He reviewed the document and highlighted his record of getting 9 leases signed in less than two years. Cooperators were pleased with this information and congratulated Mr. Gordon for his efforts.

Questions were also raised by cooperators about other vendors in Rochdale and adjacent to Rochdale. Here are a few:

1. Can seniors get a discount at O.B.’s? The Door?

2. There is no grade in the window for Dunkin’ Donuts. Why is that? Shouldn’t there be a grade in the window?

3. Are we looking for another fish market?

4. Is the board/management considering getting a UPS store?

5. Are the food trucks happening again?

One of the final comments/tasks that Commercial Services spoke to was a way to communicate with the team. Mr. Gordon and Dr. Joy agreed that we need to at least

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Other than what has been previously mentioned there are no new upcoming events.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Meeting ended at: 8:40 p.m.

Attendance: 18

Minutes submitted by: Dr. Y. Joy Harris-Smith

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Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 5/2/24 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Center

Chairperson: Khedda HaydenRyan

Date: 4/30/24 7:10 p.m.

PLANNED AGENDA:

1. Food Truck Festival

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A survey will be created to determine if the Fall Festival dates will change to accommodate a rain date. Which means it will be held on the Saturday and the rain date will be that Sunday.

DISCUSSION:

1. Confirmation of 14 trucks was received.

2. Set will be the same as last year: tables, chairs & Umbrella’s in

festival colors.

3. DJ is confirmed.

4. There will be a surprise (for music lovers)

5. Next event is the Pre-Father’s Day Cigar and Game night.

6. For the Fall Festival the committee decided to send surveys out to the community to determine if the Fall Festival should be held on a Saturday with the rain date of Sunday.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• June 15th Pre Father Day – Cigar and Game Night • August (Every Sunday)

Music Festival • September - Fall Festival

NEXT MEETING: June 6, 2024 @700pm

The committee meets every first Thursday of the month.

Meeting ended at: 8:00 p.m. Attendance: 23

Minutes submitted by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

CANCER AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP SUB-COMMITTEE

Location: RV Community Center Club Lounge

Chairperson: Jean Randolph-Castro

PLANNED

DISCUSSION:

Chairperson Ms. Jean RandolphCastro introduced herself, welcom-

ing back the committee members.

This was the first time the cancer support group met since the pandemic.

Ms. Castro told her story about cancer and how it hit her family.

There was a round table that allowed the committee members to talk about their individual story and how their family members were affected.

Guest Speaker Ms. Rebecca Williams spoke about her experience when she found out that she was di-

agnosed with breast cancer. It was a very difficult and stressful time.

Ms. Castro introduced Ms. Khedda Hayden-Ryan, Chairperson of the Community Center Committee.

Ms. Ryan welcomed everyone in attendance.

The cancer awareness support group meeting will be held every other month. Everyone attending the meeting received a t-shirt which will be worn to the meetings.

Committee members were asked to bring their suggestions at the next

meeting in order to have a discussion on how to make the cancer event a successful one, and how those in need can get assistance from the group.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Cancer Walk in September

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 7:00 P.M.

Meeting ended at: 7:45 p.m.

Attendance: 33

Minutes submitted by: Tina Young

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

Chairperson, Yvette Harris-Smith.

MEMBERS OF THE CANCER AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP SUBCOMMITTEE, WITH COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE CHAIR KHEDDA HAYDEN-RYAN (SIXTH FROM RIGHT), SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR JEAN RANDOLPH-CASTRO (THIRD FROM RIGHT), AND GENERAL MANAGER, JAY WILLIAMS (FAR RIGHT).

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Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: Wednesday, 05/15/2024

Held at Location (Community Center Rm., club lounge)

Chairperson: Maryam Hubbard

Planned Agenda

• Open

Meeting began @ 7:30pm

Announcements

Annual Health fair 2024, 6/15/2024, 10am-4pm (Big Mall)

Annual Father’s day/Juneteenth event, 06/19/2024, 1pm-7pm (Pavilion area)

Annual Family Day picnic/BBQ, 08/17/2024, all day until 9pm. (Open grass area)

Collaboration with One World Fest Global event, 09/21/2024, more info to come.

Discussion:

⁕ The committee was introduced to Mr. Kamell Ellis, a current Rochdale Village Shareholder and founder and president of One World fest global. Hand-

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 5/9/24 Time: 7:00pm

Location: Community Center

outs and brief overviews of the organizations mission and makeup was discussed. Each year the organization comes up with a significant theme to reach the community through an organization that caters to hundreds of individuals from different ethnicity and cultural backgrounds. Mrs. Hubbard has attended an event and thought why isn’t this happening in our community with all the information and resources this event brings? We will now get to experience all that One World fest global has to offer. The event will take place on Saturday September 21st, 2024, and will be open for all of Rochdale Village shareholders, as well as the surrounding communities. There will be no charge for the wealth of information that will be distributed at this event.

⁕ It was discussed that the Annual Spring Fling Pop Up shop generated $3,840.00, about $800 more than last year’s pop up. Despite another rainy day the community came out and supported their local small businesses. A time was had and a special Thanks to all Committee members that volunteered their time to help make this event a success.

⁕ Karaoke night has been postponed as per the committee chairperson.

⁕ Volunteers are need for both the Annual Health fair and the Father’s day/Juneteenth celebration. Set up time for both events will be at 8:30am at the mentioned location. You do not need to be a member of the committee to volunteer at any of the events the committee hosts. You would need to contact the board office and signup @ 718-2765700 ext. 3360.

⁕ Annual Health Fair 2024, will be held on Saturday June 15th, 2024, in the Rochdale Village Big mall. The Board office have already begun to reach out to vendors who have participated in the past and are looking for new vendors to join us. To date we have 24 or more vendors who are willing to participate. The event will start at 10am and be over by 4pm. Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch refreshments will be served to all participating vendors.

⁕ Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival, Sunday June 16th, 2024, 12pm-7pm. The committee will be using the Pavilion to host our Rochdale Village shareholders only small vending event.

The idea is to have a dollars stay within our community for that day!! The small vending fee of $35 will cover the cost of some of the BBQ food that will be given out to the community. The entire front area of the community center between the Pavilion and the doors will be used. We will have a live band, entertainment, children’s entertainment and much more. Food will be served while supplies last. We encourage all the dads and fathers in the community to come out and enjoy themselves this day.

⁕ It has been suggested and discussed that community relations should host a workshop that would inform our children who will be off to college, safety tips on how to be safe while living on a college campus. Also a workshop on how to remain safe during a disaster in light of the recent earthquake, we’ve experienced.

⁕ Community is always looking for new members, new ideas and new suggestions that would greatly benefit our village.

Attendance

Number of people present- 15 Minutes submitted by: Maryam Hubbard

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Chairperson: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

PLANNED AGENDA:

1. Update on Rochdale Village Safety, Preparing for the Summer

2. Training on how to read, navigate & understand the COMPSTAT website

ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A

DISCUSSION:

1. In preparation of the summer Chief Osback explain how he runs the public safety department. Base on as needed service, he assigned officers and extra man power when needed. He explain how this decision is made.

2. The committee had a very interesting detail demonstration on how locate and read the police Compstat.

3. The NYC Compstat is very detail and the committee was showed how / were to enter to get just the information for Rochdale. Which is very important when we are looking to see what really took place on the grounds of Rochdale Village.

4. It was interesting to see that 99% of reported

crimes were not on the grounds of Rochdale but in the surrounding areas.

5. There was also a quick tutorial on how the scan QR code.

Chairperson, Maryam Hubbard.

Chairperson, Khedda Hayden-Ryan.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

⁕ National Night out

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NEXT MEETING: June 13, 2024 @700pm

⁕ Public Safety employee appreciation event

Monthly Meeting Minutes

Date: 5/1/24

Time: 10:00am

Location: Grand Ballroom

Chairperson: Jean Hall

Co-Chair Jean Randolph-Castro

PLANNED AGENDA:

1. Update on Wine Tasting Trip

The committee meets every second Thursday of the month

Meeting ended at: 8:15 pm Attendance: 25

Minutes submitted by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan

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as they did not know which bus they are sending. However, going forward we will attempt to have the seating assigned beforehand. Since that is not the case, kindly pack your patience and order so that the boarding of the bus does not begin the trip on a sour note!

Although we do not have the final itinerary, I anticipate our return time to be around 6:30PM -7PM.

the funding the Congressman has secured such as 1 million dollars for the Allen Development Corporation, $975,00.00 to the King of Kings Foundation, 3.5 million for Roy Wilkins Park, $100,000 to the Robert Couch Senior Center, and $300,00 to York College Science & Research.

Botanical Gardens. One of his colleagues was present who made sure to note all of the suggestions made.

A brief Q&A session was also held.

Note: Ms. Niki Smith from Speakers Adams Office was also present and weighed in on topics raised during the Q&A.

2. Guest Speaker – Mr. Nathaniel Hezekiah III, Deputy Chief of Staff – Office of Congressman Gregory W. Meeks

3. Open

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

When the date is provided for the Broadway Trip to see the Wiz, you will be immediately notified!

DISCUSSION:

Update on Wine Tasting Trip

Tickets are going, going almost gone! If you wish to join us, sign up with your payment. You can visit the board office to pay. All payments are due by Friday, May 10, 2024.

Our pick-up is at the library at 8AM. We do not have assigned seats, when we reached out to the bus company, they stated they could not provide us with a seating chart

Introduction of Guest Speaker: Chair, JH introduced Mr. Nathaniel Hezekiah III, the Deputy Chief of Staff for US House of Representatives Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. JH stated that working with Nathaniel has been a pleasure. She stated he works with fierce dedication for the constituency of the 5th congressional district. He is a shining example that our future will be in great hands!

The Deputy Chief of Staff stated that is a pleasure to speak with the senior committee. He recognized that seniors continue to be a critical lifeline and important segment of our communities. They always vote!

He stated on behalf of Congressman Meeks he brings his hello and as we all know things in Washington, DC are everchanging and he regrets not being with us today.

Mr. Hezekiah provided updates on

JH reminded the committee members that Congressman Meeks and his staff, in particular Deputy Chief Hezekiah assisted Rochdale in getting 97% of the 6-milliondollar long forgiven and obtaining an ERTC refund from the IRS for $7,202,145.61 that the Corporation received.

He also explained the impact of the recent foreign aid package that was passed which provided funding for Taiwan, Ukraine, and Jerusalem. Taiwan’s services provide parts for cell phones and cars.

Mr. Hezekiah stated his main reason in speaking with us today was to ask what activities and ideas we would suggest the Congressman sponsor during Senior Appreciation Month. In the past, we want to sponsor the move night however, the movie theatre in downtown Jamaica recently closed.

Some ideas: Visit to the DC MLK Memorial, Cruise from Manhattan for lunch, Harlem Day Trip – visit to Schomburg Museum, and Queens

Chair, JH thanked the Deputy Chief for coming out and gladly accepted his offer to come back again!

Note: All women in attendance were given a special Mother’s Day gift!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Trip to Broadway

Breakfast on the Courtyard – June 5, 2024

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Meeting ended at: 11:45 a.m. Attendance: 109

There were 91 members who signed in and we had 18 new persons in attendance. We collected $111.00.

A total of $111.00 was collected. Minutes submitted by: Chair, Jean Hall

SynoPSiS oF cooPeRaToR’S SeSSion

- for April 22, 2024 board meeting

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

Status of open items from previous cooperator’s session provided by Board President, Jean Hall. The following status:

(1) Parking Lot 9A: Findings – Management does not have a report from 1992 that was referenced; therefore, I am unable to provide a response. In addition, there is an open violation which has been filed with the Department of Buildings (DOB), therefore, until that violation is resolved, a detailed reply will remain pending on lot 9A.

(2) Corporation pays to wash all cooperator’s windows: Findings – For our twenty buildings, there are a total of 52,640 windows, roughly 2,632 windows per building. The estimated cost to the corporation is approximately $420,000.00.

Based on the current priorities this expense is not feasible at this time, therefore the Board will not direct management to take any further action.

(3) Cooperators have issues with dogs/pets being placed on the laundry tables: Findings – Management has ordered signage costing $499.74. Once received these signs will be placed on all laundry rooms.

(4) Remote availability for the service and M doors: Findings – Order placed for 500 remotes, 100 have been received and already given out.

Question: There is a light out on parking lot 3B.

Response: That light was repaired last week.

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

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Question: When will the panels on the terrace be replaced?

Response: Kindly provide the building, section and apartment and an appointment will be scheduled.

Question: Can a speed bump in the driving area between lots 9A and 9B be added?

Response: Management will determine the feasibility of placing a speed bump in that area.

Question: The Jackson family is requesting an extermination appointment.

Response: The appointment will be scheduled.

Question: Cooperator has a number of concerns regarding the unit: corrosion behind the walls that was not fully addressed as problem is coming back, convectors are leaking, allegation that the last manager that came to the unit for an inspection was overwhelmed with all of the issues that were found. Now I have a leak in my bathroom which has led to a mold condition, there is an odor coming from the bathroom also. I need to have all the issues in my unit addressed.

Response: Maintenance Director stated he would obtain the cooperator’s information and he would have it addressed.

Question: Are cooperators fined for deposing bulk garbage after 3:00PM?

Response: Yes, cooperators are fined. If you see someone you can call public safety and/or maintenance and report it.

Question: Maintenance issues in building 16.

Response: Management recently performed a comprehensive walk through of all buildings, which included building 16. Any items identified for corrective action will be addressed.

Question: I am having issue getting a response from Woodside Laundry regarding reimbursement for two sets of sheets that were damaged on February 12, 2024.

Response: Management will reach out to the vendor on your behalf.

Question: As a cooperator I am complaining about the person that owns three (3) large Rottweilers in my building.

Response: Management asked for specifics and indicated they would address

Question: There are laundry issues in building 15 involving the dryers.

Response: Management will reach out to the vendor to make sure the issues are addressed.

Question: Why was the decision made to transfer porter from building 19 to section 4?

Response: We are unable to discuss the particulars regarding that transfer. However, management retains the right to make transfers of personnel from time to time.

Question: I have been waiting for a parking space for three years. In looking at lot 8 it appears that there are a lot of vacant parking spots.

Response: Management will investigate.

Question: In building 7, “C” section, there is apparently some drug activity and some of this activity is occurring on the floor in which I reside. We need this to be addressed.

Response: Our Public Safety Chief is taking notes on this item and in conjunction with the 113th precinct it will be investigated.

Question: What is going on with the laundry? The service is unacceptable.

Response: As has been stated previously, the current vendor contract ends in December 2024. All complaints and issues with the vendor are turned over to the vendor for action. In addition, the board has made a decision to send out a request for proposal (RFP) to explore options for the new laundry contract. The required HM180 has been sent to HCR for their review and approval before any additional action can be taken by management.

Question: I am reporting that squirrels are damaging vehicles in the parking lots.

Response: If anyone has any instance of such damage make sure it is reported to maintenance and we will investigate. To date, we have not received any such complaints.

Question: My intercom does not work.

Response: Request was made for cooperator to provide their full information; this question was from an on-line participant. This will be investigated.

Question: Issue about white paint in circle five.

Response: We will look for the white paint on the curb in circle five.

Question: Is there a plan to add parking on 137th Avenue and Guy R. Brewer to address the parking backlog for group 5? I have been on the parking list since 2015. Another cooperator asked if there was a timeframe for the land development.

Response: The board and management are looking for the best use for that lot and any plan would include parking when we get there. There is no current timeframe for this land. Any conversations at this time are exploratory.

Question: Is there any way that when verticals are done in my section building 19, B section, the officers can stop slamming the doors especially in the wee hours of the morning? Culprits in the staircase hear noise and leave when they hear the officers.

Response: When maintenance recently completed group inspections, issues involving doors slamming were noted. Management has a plan to address this issue.

Question: What is being done about the 7 million dollars in unpaid carrying charges?

Response: As had been stated previously, the corporation employs landlord and tenant attorneys to address this issue in the courts. However, there remains a large backlog of cases in housing court, much of which continues due to the courts being closed during the global pandemic. Also, certain amenities such as parking, storage rooms, rentals of building and community center rooms are being restricted. Let us affirm we are taking all actions within our authority to address the arrears.

Question: What is the projected revenue from the six commercial units that have been recently rented.

Response: Approximately 5 million dollars a year based on these additional leases. Remember, the commercial properties have leases in which their fees escalate yearly.

Question: When will the apartment upgrades (Bathroom) begin?

Response: We do not yet have a start date.

Question: Cooperator asked because she is on the ground floor can her windows be cleaned.

Response: Although management stated they will investigate that, the answer is no. The corporation is not going to engage in washing shareholders’ windows.

Question: My laundry room card got stuck in the card machine, what can be done?

Response: Management requested cooperator to provide their information and it will be sent to the vendor for action.

No further questions, the cooperators session closed at 7:40PM.

Rochdale Village BoaRd oF diRecToRS MeeTing

Resolutions - April 22, 2024

R14-24:

Moved by: Kamal Saleem

Seconded by: Keysha Beasley

WHEREAS, personal email accounts such as google, AOL, yahoo and outlook use a public domain that is more vulnerable to hacking, data privacy issues and increased cyber vulnerabilities,

WHEREAS, when directors use personal email accounts for Board business Rochdale Village, Inc. email and data are stored on mail servers beyond the organization’s control.

Therefore, the organization will not know where the data is being stored, have no way to back-up the data, will not be able to archive the data for future reference, will not be able to protect the data from unauthorized access or destroy the data after the established retention period expires.

WHEREAS, when directors leave the Board, any classified corporate information will still be on their personal email accounts which could result in information being improperly disclosed and leave the corporation vulnerable.

WHEREAS, sending Board communications through a non-Board channel could result in litigation issues.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors will discontinue the use of personal email accounts to conduct business for the corporation. All Directors are required to use the rochdalevillage.com established emails and certify that they are in compliance by June 14, 2024.

FOR

Letisha Azizah

Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

Fourteen for; motion passes.

R15-24:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Seconded by: Nadine Browne

WHEREAS, the Board approved a contract with Elmhurst Electric Corp. (“Elmhurst”)on September 25, 2017, in the amount of $815,000 for the Fire Alarm System installation project which currently has a remaining balance due of $289,400;

WHEREAS, the original scope of work (“SOW”) required installation of fire alarms in the common areas of Mall 1. However, FDNY advised that the fire alarms must be installed in all Mall 1 stores which has increased the scope of work needed;

WHEREAS, Elmhurst is seeking a change order in the amount of $115,000 due to the change in the scope of work which will bring the revised contract amount to $930,000; and

WHEREAS, the current payables have a balance of $289,400 plus the change order of $115,000 totalling $404,400.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the change order in the amount of $115,000 which will be paid from the Operations Account.

Letisha Azizah

Talib Bey

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Hall

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Maryam Hubbard

Kamal Saleem

Fourteen for; motion passes.

R16-24:

Moved by: Stacey Francis

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

FOR

Keysha Beasley

Nadine Browne

Stacey Francis

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Althea Hicks

Jean Randolph-Castro

Lisa Stark

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is in the midst of performing probes and other work related to Local Law 11 Cycle 9 (“LL11”) compliance;

WHEREAS, a brick failure occurred on drop 18 of Building 11 within an area fenced off causing no additional damage or injury to anyone; WHEREAS, the area where the failure occurred needs to be repaired for the health and safety of Rochdale Village residents and to prevent further

issue with the adjoining bricks on drop 18;

WHEREAS, additional fencing and sidewalk bridging are now necessary per order from the Department of Buildings; and

WHEREAS, the scope of work shall include obtaining permits and plans required by the Department of Buildings, installation and removal of 1,450 linear feet of code compliant sidewalk bridging and installation and removal of 910 linear feet of fencing along Building 11 to create a controlled size zone (50% of the building height) totaling $129,289.06.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves a payment of $129,289.06 for Proto Construction to perform the work which will be funded from the operating account for installation and removal of sidewalk bridging and fencing.

FOR

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley

Talib Bey Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Jean Hall

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks

Maryam Hubbard Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem

ABSENT FOR VOTE

Lisa Stark

Thirteen for, one absent; motion passes.

ELECTION OF BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Candidate: JEAN HALL

Nomination by Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Seconded by Ms. Jean Randolph-Castro

All Board Members in favor.

BOARD MEMBERS

Althea Hicks

Chairperson

Jean Hall

President

Maryam Hubbard

First Vice-President

Kamal Saleem

Second Vice-President & Assistant Treasurer

Keysha Beasley

Third Vice-President

Khedda Hayden-Ryan

Fourth Vice President

Stacey Francis

Secretary

Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

Assistant Secretary

Letish Azizah

Talib Bey

Nadine Browne

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Jean Randolph-Castro

Lisa Stark

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

Assistant

David George

Director Of Maintenance

Dean M. Roberts, Esq.

Norris, Mclaughlin

Mario Petrie

IT Systems Manager

SUMMIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

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. Jay to create RFP for Parking Lot

MAY 2024

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $246,500.00

Money Spent: $50,132.00

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/ Repair Contractor

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

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

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

Money Spent: $489,970.80

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor

Description: Concrete repair of worst areas campus wide.

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $369,000.00

Money Spent: $297,293.04

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Deaeration Tank

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

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

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

Money Spent: $957,600

Projected Completion: August 2024

Project Name: Diesel Generators

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

Status: In Progress - Diesel #2 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 FDNYAwaiting approval. Eight (8) bldgs. approved by management and sent to contractor for FDNY filing. Awaiting NYCFD approval.HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved 10/23/19

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $438,857

Money Spent: $338,194

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Public AssemblyPA’s

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

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: TBD

Money Spent: N/A

Projected Completion: TBD

Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation

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

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $1,995,612

Money Spent: $1,138,460.09

Projected Completion: October 2024

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant

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

Status: Consultant is William Davis.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,800

Money Spent: $100,800

Projected Completion: June 2023

Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Re-

placement/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 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 (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.

MAY 2024

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $880,000

Money Spent: $812,867

Projected Completion: November 2026

Project Name: Air Monitoring

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $200,000

Money Spent: $28,694

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Mold Assessment

Description: Service contract

Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $100,000

Money Spent: $39,940

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Brownfield SSDS Mall 1 & 2

Description: Air clean up underground

Status: Exhaust fan installation completed. Awaiting the Certificate of Completion (COC) from DEC. Mall 1 - JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners Remediation is completed.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $411,800

Money Spent: $341,500

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

Status: In progress. New designsigns awarded to ASG.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $288,683

Money Spent: $250,815

Projected Completion: November 2023

Project Name: Pylon Signs

Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $145,400

Money Spent: $14,580

Projected Completion: September 2023

Project Name: General Consultant

Description: Service contract. Status: Ongoing

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $210,000

Money Spent: $160,498

Projected Completion: N/A

PROJECTS ON-HOLD

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

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

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $800,000

Money Spent: $323

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

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

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

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

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

Money Spent: $83,100

Projected Completion: N/A

Project Name: Elevator Modernization & Preventative Maintenance

Description: Elevator modernization including new maintenance.

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

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

Project Name: 15 Cardboard Balers

Description: Machine to compress

cardboard waste into small and compact bales.

Status: On hold

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

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

PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED

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

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

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

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

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

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: N/A

Money Spent: N/A

Anticipated Re-start: N/A

PROJECTS COMPLETED

Project Name: Maintenance Department Dump Truck

Description: Purchase of a new Hino truck to handle bulk garbage and large deliveries.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $ 97,962.46

Money Spent: $ 97,962.46 Completion Date: Jan. 2023

Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels PURCHASE

Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment

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

Money Spent: $1,859,806 Completion Date: Oct. 2022

Project Name: Main Federal Pacific Breaker Panel

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,210,325

Money Spent: $1,139,133 Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Augers

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $412,057.51

Money Spent: $412,057.51

Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Interior Compactors

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

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

Money Spent: $564,000 Completion Date: July 2021

Project Name: Exterior Compactors

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $397,500

Money Spent: $397,500 Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Isolation Valves

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

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

MAY 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

Description: Replace original motors with more energy efficient.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Contract Amount: $58,335

Money Spent: $58,335

Completion Date: Jun. 2019

Project Name: Community Center

HVAC

Description: Upgrade heating and cooling system in Community Center.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $149,500

Money Spent: $149,500

Project Name: Pump Rooms Upgrade

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

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,146,473.86

Money Spent: $2,146,473.86

Completion Date: Aug. 2021

Project Name: Egress Stairs in Big Mall

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $222,536

Money Spent: $222,536

Completion Date: Dec. 2021

Project Name: Big Mall Purge System

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

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $275,000

Money Spent: $275,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Parking Lot Cameras

Description: Added/Upgraded surveillance in parking lots. Status: Complete

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $86,400 Money Spent: $86,400 Completion Date: Nov. 2020

Project Name: Group Signs

Description: Directional/informational signs for each group.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $80,000

Money Spent: $80,000

Completion Date: May 2020

Project Name: Pump House Roof (Power Plant)

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $20,400

Money Spent: $20,400

Completion Date: Mar. 2020

Project Name: Pipe Insulation Phase 2

Description: Insulation of pipes in crawl spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $186,550

Money Spent: $186,550

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Building 5 Emergency Work

Description: Renovations needed due to violations from DOB.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $131,943

Money Spent: $131,943

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Parking Lot #2

Description: Restriping/Reconfiguration to enlarge parking spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $33,478

Money Spent: $33,478

Completion Date: Nov. 2019

Project Name: Pump Room Ceilings in Each Building

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

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $320,000

Money Spent: $320,000

Completion Date: May 2021

Project Name: Satellite Dish Area Rehab

Description: Make the place usable for party and rental.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $296,700

Money Spent: $296,700

Completion Date: Sept. 2022

Project Name: Purchase of (3) John Deere Tractors

Description: Grounds Equipment.

Funding Source: Reserves

Contract Amount: $179,396

Money Spent: $179,396

Completion Date: Nov. 2022

CASE MANAGER WALI BARAKA RETIRES AFTER 17 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY

Wow! I can’t believe how fast time flies. Congratulations on 17 years of dedicated service to Rochdale Village Social Services Inc.- as the case manager for Rochdale Village Senior Center. You have been such an asset to our organization. Your commitment, dedication and hard work have played a vital role in our success.

Your humor, teamwork, and willingness to go the extra mile will be greatly missed. On behalf of everyone at Rochdale Village Senior Center, we deeply appreciate your loyalty and the valuable contributions you have made throughout your time with us. Here’s to your retirement and many more years of Peace, Happiness and Success.

Best Wishes,

Sheree Shivers Executive Director Rochdale Village Senior Center

Wali Baraka

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

Wali Baraka with Board President Jean Hall.

(l. to r.) Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Wali Baraka, Recreation Coordinator Evelyn Wilson.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

Senior Prom

The Seniors showed up and showed out at their Senior Prom on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in the Grand Ballroom. The prom was hosted by the Senior Center and sponsored by 100 Suits In Conjunction with Assembly Member Vivian Cook, State Senator James Sanders Jr., and NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Celebrating Mothers With Brunch

The Senior Center celebrated Mother’s Day with an amazing Brunch right in the Community Center on Friday, May 10, 2024. There was an array of food, and even fauxmosas (non-alcoholic mimosas). Those who attended had a great time celebrating the holiday.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell)

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH

With May being Mental Health Awareness month, NORC hosted an event to speak about the importance of mental health. Guest speaker Dr. Hamzah Ramawad at South Brooklyn Health, NYC Health & Hospitals spoke about recognizing signs of mental health and what symptoms can look like, treatment options, and referral sources. Their NYC Aging Program Officer also emphasized the importance of receiving help with facing any mental health crisis.

(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

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