Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper August 2015 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 51 No. 8

August 2015

SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE

New Intergenerational Park opens at RV Group 5 is the latest to acquire an exercise park, track, playground PLUS added green space - Page 15

Photos by Al Ephraim

Board members (l. to r.) Gary Hawkins, Clifton Stanley Diaz with grandson, Jean Castro, Talib Bey, Lisa Stark, Joyce Williams and Mario Turner launch opening of Group 5’s new intergenerational park and track with cooperators Gloria Williams (2nd left) and Geneva Parsons (far right).

Rochdale Village Legionnaires free according to recent inspections

By Susan Van Brackle

T

est results for Legionella pneumophila at Rochdale’s cooling towers confirmed what Facility Manager Gil Francisco already knew. No Legionella was found in any of the samples taken from water collected on August 12 according to testing agency Solenis LLC. Mr. Francisco confirms, “Rochdale Village complies with all regulations instituted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The water towers have its contents checked regularly and maintain proper levels of biocide in order to insure no bacterial growth.”

Shred Day

a huge success for RV Community Page 19

(Continued on page 3)

President’s Message-Page 2 • General Manager’s Report-Page 4 • Music Festival -Page 18 • By-Laws- Page 20-22

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The Rochdale Village Bulletin ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.

President’s Message

- by Lisa Stark

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Lisa Stark Vice Presidents Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner Talib Bey Joe Evans Treasurer Gary Hawkins Secretary David Jeffries

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Talib Bey Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Lisa Stark Maintenance Joe Evans Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.

General Manager Marion Scott

Assistant Managers

Alex Freedman, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI

Controller

Greetings Cooperators, I apologize for the delay in your newspaper this month. I am at fault and not the editor Susan Van Brackle.

Unfortunately the flyer that was distributed this past weekend had to be addressed.

Inappropriate Flyer

Shareholders are not in jeopardy of losing their homes and, it is irresponsible to say so. Circulars that were recently delivered to your door with headlines stating financial collapse are tantamount to screaming “fire” in a crowded room for no reason. Through the work of the Coalition of Concerned Cooperators and MSI, numerous improvements to our property have been accomplished that insures continued affordable living.

However, many residents may remember a two-year state of inertia when very little work was done under Jean Hall’s 2009 Presidency after she brought the Wentworth management team here.

A history of public transparent reporting by Rochdale’s management heads in the Bulletin indicates that there is nothing for the corporation to hide and that we have been open and honest. I introduced a motion, promoting transparency, saying that all new business

needs to be submitted at the Legal and Management Meeting for discussion before the Board Meeting. The board voted the motion down.

At the next meeting Stacy Francis introduced a motion to remove me as President.

I’ve answered allegations in my past President’s Messages along with explanations of Board Meeting cancellations and phone votes. The missive you received under your door this weekend is just more ridiculous accusations.

Bullying is wrong. I am being bullied and yes, you too are being bullied. I invite you to please come out to a Board Meeting, to see who the real bullies are and what resolutions they don’t vote on to improve your quality of life here at Rochdale Village.

These bullies are easily recognizable.

The Flyer Discussed Outside Influences at Rochdale

The notion of secretly planning to gentrify this community or outsiders meeting with me in this regard is simply not true.

What is true is that members of the Alliance/OneRochdale groups such as Jean Hall and Rodney Reid have colluded with the Board President of Co-op City, Cleve Taylor.

They have also met privately at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church with individuals that

Lisa Stark

are funding and leading their personal agenda to take over our community.

Just what does a “take over” look like?

Co-op City suspended managing agent MSI and locked out the employees by taking a page out of Jean Hall’s 2009 playbook. To date, Co-op City has not hired a managing agent deciding instead to selfmanage.

Tenure as a Board Member doesn’t give you the expertise to act as a property manager. Co-op City has not complied with the orders from HCR and their mortgage bank regarding reinstatement of a managing agent. It is my opinion that they have put the Board, the Cooperators and the Corporation at risk.

Always remember 2009. Let’s not make the same mistake they’re making, or should I say let’s not make the same mistake twice.

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Darius George

Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones

Security Chief John Skinner

Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco

Human Resource Director Elizabeth Goldsmith

General Counsel

William R. Greenspan

The

Rochdale Village Board of Directors’ Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2015 next

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Rochdale passes Legionnaires inspection with flying colors (Continued from page 1) Unlike numerous cooling towers that have been compromised by bacteria at residential and public structures in the Bronx, this complex received a clean bill of health owing to the Plant’s systematic schedule of inspections and standard disinfection of the towers.

Cooling towers that are not regularly treated with biocides or methodically inspected for contaminants become breeding grounds for Legionella.

The bacterium is sustainable in water and soil. It is transmitted through mist that emits into the atmosphere during the process of providing chilled water for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Other areas where Legionella breeds are in

whirlpools and hot tubs on cruise ships, fountains, swimming pools, and hotel and hospital environments. Bronx residents with compromised upper respiratory systems, people that smoke, the elderly or those with chronic diseases like diabetes likely succumbed to the disease after exposure to tainted water droplets or soil that contained the germs.

According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals that are exposed to Legionella will develop symptoms within two to 10 days which include headache, muscle pain, chills and fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

Other symptoms detailed by the Clinic are cough with mucus and sometimes blood, shortness of breath, chest pain,

Rochdale’s cooling towers passed testing inspections for Legionella with flying colors.

gastrointestinal systems with nausea or diarrhea and possible confusion.

Rochdale Village has two cooling towers both of which are an extension of the Power Plant located

on Bedell Street. Water from the cooling towers is used to regulate the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) for the entire cooperative.

BOILER PREP BEGINS FOR HEATING SEASON Air conditioning will be suspended at the cooperative for the fall season on Monday, September 14, 2015. Boiler prep begins and radiators will emit heat for your home by mid October.

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

by Marion Marion Scott Scott -- by

General Manager’s Monthly Report for July 2015 Budget

If Rochdale’s expenses were a dense wilderness wrought with pitfalls and other dangers, the budget would be a map used to see us to safety. The budget is Rochdale’s financial plan for the next 2 years. It is based on past budgetary patterns, current budget fluctuations and the needs of individual departments. The goal is to account for every foreseeable expenditure so we minimize ambiguity with respect to our carrying charges.

Budgets can be broken up into three (3) different categories: 1.

Foreseeable expenses – Items such as employee salaries which are set from month-to-month regardless of extraneous factors.

2.

Fluctuating expenses – Routine but unpredictable items such as snow removal which are more difficult to quantify as we cannot predict the amount of snowfall from year-to-year.

3.

Unforeseeable expenses – Cannot be predicted such as new regulations by the City ordering all properties cooling towers to be disinfected.

The impact of new federal guidelines for power plants must also be evaluated.

April of 2016 will mark the end of Rochdale’s 2 year budget cycle. That means it’s time to start

planning for the new budget now. We’ve already had the first of many meetings with Rochdale’s department heads to determine their needs and begin to develop a financial plan through 2018 for Board review.

light or more than a regular incandescent bulb using a fraction of the energy. Another attribute is LEDs last years longer than regular bulbs.

Studies have shown that an LED bulb with 50,000 hours life can last for up to 17 years depending on the frequency of usage.

Rochdale is in the early stages of adopting LED bulbs and fixtures for every light in the public areas. We will have brighter lighting at a lower cost due to the LED’s.

The energy savings will be compounded by a reduction in labor costs as these bulbs require less maintenance, less strain on our power plant and financial incentives from National Grid. We will be lessening our expenses and carbon footprint.

LED Lighting upgrade

LED lighting has been around since the 60’s but their usage has only recently become prevalent.

Over the past 20 years their applications have increased from Christmas decorations, to flat panel TVs, vehicle headlamps and now onto street lamps. Some may ask “what’s the difference between an LED bulb and a regular light bulb?” While there are many technical differences the only one that explains the accelerated growth is energy savings.

Routine Maintenance Items

LED bulbs are able to Every year Rochdale produce the same amount of spends over $20 Million to

maintain the grounds and buildings. While some of the major improvements have been discussed before, we would like to note a few smaller routine maintenance items that are under way.

The ramps in front of every building have been repainted for the first time in a few years. This improves the look of the grounds and further highlights the parking limits on each building ramp.

New outlets are being installed in every lobby in Rochdale to prevent individuals from charging their electronic devices in public areas. Many shareholders have complained that areas around these outlets have become hangout spots and the new plugs will be impossible to use unless the person has a special cord.

Finally, Cooperators on the upper floors of the buildings often complain about the roof alarms going off. These roof doorways are all getting new universal locks which will minimize the alarms when Rochdale employees use the roofs.

While these are routine maintenance items, they are some small examples of how the Rochdale staff is continually working to improve Rochdale in both big and small ways.

LAST ROUND OF INSPECTIONS IN PROGRESS FOR REMAINING APARTMENTS The final round of apartment inspections is in progress for residents that were not available when assessments first began. Cooperators that have not yet had their apartment inspected are being asked to be present or make arrangements for an alternate to be there during the session. Remaining apartments will be reviewed sequentially starting with Group 1 then following to Group 5. The goal is to wrap up inspections before the summer ends. Thank you.

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Controller’s Report - by Darius George

A

Financial Overview - July 2015

fter 32 years of service, this is my final report. In three decades as the Comptroller of Rochdale Village Inc., I’ve grown as a person and I’ve seen the community grow as well. It is my sincerest hope that the community continues to grow and continues to be a beacon of light in Jamaica, New York. All things must come to an end and I am grateful for the opportunity this organization provided me. I wish all the residents and employees of Rochdale Village Inc., the utmost success and hope the next 30 years will be even better.

In 1983, the corporation could not pay its real estate tax bill with the City of New York and was faced with in rem tax foreclosure proceedings. The corporation engaged tax certiorari attorneys to represent the corporation. The corporation entered into a settlement with the city to make current tax payments and defer payment on the arrears. To mitigate future financial shocks, the corporation entered into a work out agreement with the NYS Housing Finance Agency and the Comptroller of the State of New York; the two agencies that held the mortgages at the development. The agreement put in place several carrying charge increases and created a fund to correct infrastructure work that was considered construction defects during the original construction of Rochdale Village.

Through bold actions by the Board of Directors and professional staff, Rochdale has transformed itself from a place that had a net outflow of residents to one that has a net inflow of residents. The corporation is now a magnate for people who are looking for affordable living, safe community and reliable services such as heating and air conditioning.

As I leave this corporation I can say that the financial condition of Rochdale Village is good. The corporation has approximately $59,000,000 to perform capital work. Capital work is repairs or replacement of machinery, replacement of buildings components that extend the useful life of property and benefit future accounting periods.

The corporation is current on all its obligations and has made significant investments in improving communications and information technology to better serve the community. During my tenure, the Rochdale Village accounting department moved from columnar ledger pads to a robust integrated accounting system that is the envy of many housing companies.

As I depart, I appeal to the current crop of leaders and those who aspire to be leaders to check their personal agendas and egos and work for the improvement and betterment of the cooperative living experience. Thanks again to all for your encouragement over the three decades that I was of service to you.

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Controller’s Report - by Darius George Summary of Corporate Funds at July 30, 2015

Cash Receipts & Disbursements - July 2015 OPENING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Community Center Programs/Rentals Section 8 Rent Rooftop leasing- Wireless Communication Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Laundry Parking remotes Application processing fee Ground lease Other rental income Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Marketing fee Office expense Office supplies Equipment leasing Data processing fees Postage & Delivery Telephone Information Technology Broadband Communication Legal Audit fee Collection Eviction exoense Other professional services Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) Total Administrative Expenses MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Unifrom & cleaning Cleaning supplies Other janitorial expenses Exterminating Rubbish removal Compactor expense Compactor and garbage bags Landscaping expense Lawn Sprinkler system Ground Equipment Parking Lots expense Sidewalk & Walkway repairs Parking Lot gate transmitters Radio maitenance Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Equipment and small tools Building signage Carpentry supplies Electrical supplies Door repairs Keys and locks Bathroom supplies Floor Tiles HVAC Maintenance & supplies Plumbing supplies Windows & Blinds Welding Equipment & supplies Paint/Glass & other supplies Other maintenance and operating expenses Contracted Services - Electrical - Plumbing - Domestic Gas line - Elevator - Floor Repairs - Bathtub glazing - Apartment repairs - Apartment restoration - Building Roof repairs - Brick and masonry - Carpet Installation & cleaning - Pump and roof fans Floor Cleaning Equipment Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) Total Maintenance Expenses

$

1,306,454

5,449,685 471,238 3,883 17,130 27,919 3,863 216,000 127,776 71,500 1,680 3,175 2,000 11,047 1,600 6,408,496 44,117 7,670,833

53,006 9,848 13,810 6,904 20,977 5,265 7,120 5,836 2,802 41,327 84,800 39,566 2,855 5,749 1,729 301,593

6,303 6,892 12,868 28,758 5,444 11,570 89,427 18,431 7,600 4,235 13,450 2,015 1,319 3,125 3,185 23,348 74,142 15,881 1,705 21,831 66,008 10,175 22,407 2,608 2,245 16,604 12,025 164,429 12,212 34,735 112,857 49,298 7,163 192,528 205,592 13,115 8,825 56,743 2,778 1,343,879

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Paid detail officers Office supplies Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Security Booths Rehab Equipment leasing Uniform and cleaning Paid Detail Administrative Other security expenses Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses

POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - oil Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Fuel - Cooking gas Water & sewer - meters Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Office expense Licenses and permits OSHA compliane Absorbers Diesel Generator expense Turbine Generator Boiler expense Compressor Pump room Dual temperature CS- Consultants CS- Rubbish removal CS- Building Maintenance Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses

COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Equipment leasing Ouside labor expense Furnishings & Fixtures Repairs and maintenance Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) Total Community Center Expenses

BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Election expense Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc Bulletin expense

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Meter reading services Water & sewer Repairs and maintenance Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less)

PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Disability insurance Federal unemployment NYS unemployment Metropolitan Commutert Mobility Tax Refund of past cooperators equity Replacement reserve Contingency reserve Insurance premiums Deposit- Landlord Tenant account Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance Loan payments 401k employee contributions SRSP 32BJ contributions Transfer to Commercial Security Deposit Sales tax Misc Expenses ($1000.00 or less) Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance

20,808 3,459 2,801 11,976 1,514 1,195 3,793 1,450 411 47,406

1,061,415 19,105 4,097 9,727 1,050 2,460 9,679 5,700 3,023 4,489 15,409 1,175 13,597 20,425 1,837 1,173,187

1,140 12,859 1,225 15,224

5,063 22,495 13,334 5,426 46,318

1,189 28,932 2,869 241 33,231

1,684,933 111,449 8,595 3,836 15,449 15,344 37,883 125,000 70,133 63,835 3,235 721,900 223,400 160,841 251,461 195,151 113,370 65,451 10,048 11,882 4,155 1,300 3,898,649 6,859,485 $811,348

1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds

811,348 13,309 19,781 844,438

2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds

1,013,597 533 538,041 1,552,171

3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Replacement Reserve - Checking Capital Improvement Equity Repair Escrow Total Escrow Funds

28,324,551 320,822 111,044 31,035,339 59,791,756

4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS

1,494,676 893,374 2,388,050 64,576,415

$

The corporation cash, investments and escrow balances as of July 31, 2015 was $64,576,415.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $844,438.00. The following accounts are encumbered

(a) Self Insurance (b) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (d) Capital Improvement Equity (e) Completion Repair Escrow (f) Real Estate Tax Escrow (g) Insurance Escrow

1,014,130 28,645,373 538,041 111,044 31,035,339 1,494,676 893,374 63,731,977

The Housing Company must obtain approval from NYS Homes & Community Renewal to disburse funds from the contingency and replacement reserve accounts.

The self insurance escrow fund is restricted by Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self insured. It also covers claims below the company liability insurance retention program.

The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursuant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

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Controller’s Report

- by Darius George

Accounts Receivable Activity - July 2015

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Description

Arrears

Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Laundry Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess Legal fees NG Check Fee Others Totals

2,671,446.30 358,043.00 99,618.74 70,148.95 4,431.11 3,289.28 40,979.66 811,414.88 110,034.99 92,353.94 9,992.72 3,045.23 1,570,755.90 5,845,554.70

Charges 5,654,832.49 297,820.91 71,500.00 129,358.00 243,806.85 58,572.44 6,455,890.69

Adjustments (134,771.81) 38,039.17 27,542.91 (8,417.54) 51,809.62 3,236.19 (1,251.86) (135,192.86) 20,553.36 10,335.00 5,940.00 700.00 196,245.55 74,767.73

Payments

Balance

5,365,547.62 7,987.66 55,085.82 279,670.39 57,554.73 4,265.32 71,500.00 125,776.26 74,020.02 19,221.22 6,433.75 5,730.00 578.53 218,006.84 6,291,378.16

2,825,959.36 388,094.51 (27,542.91) 109,351.72 64,403.84 3,401.98 5,619.16 40,979.66 846,008.85 111,367.13 96,255.19 10,202.72 3,166.70 1,607,567.05 6,084,834.96

1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 28,193.20 b)Section 8 subsidy 27,412.07 c)SCRIE subsidy 72,268.11 d)DRIE subsidy 5,941.12 e)Bad debt & other adjustments 957.31 134,771.81 2. Commercial arrears are $177,157.54 including electricity of $64,403.84 and water & sewer in the amount of $3,401.98 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total

Tenant Arrears Report Ending July 2015 CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for -

Community Center Report For July 30, 2015

One month

Residential Number 1,800

Two months

507

157,739.33

11

16,211.09

Three months

308

119,130.09

4

728.27

Four months

249

82,930.77

5-12 months

382

350,804.49

5

2,466.05

12+ months

358

322,101.53

1

4,208.00

1,232,522.57

50

61,942.36

Tenants Amount Due 48,039.60

Commercial Number

Tenants Amount Due -

Sub-Total PAST TENANTS In arrears for -

1,959

Tenants Amount Due 199,816.36

One month

Residential Number 34

Two months

46

67,447.53

Three months

37

Four months

18

20,530.20 30,353.90

5-12 months

81

12+ months Sub-Total GRAND TOTALS

Commercial Tenants Number Amount Due 50 38,328.95

-

1

62.50

1

62.50

1

62.50

518

316,527.08 4,209,207.36

5

98,076.86

605

4,692,105.67

6

98,264.36

5,924,628.24

1,439,628.19 17,482.79 (32,045.20) 73,961.19 91,568.23 16,971.85 1,607,567.05

160,206.72

REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue

$

$

950.00 16,180.00 228.34 17,358.34

EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Program Assistant - Porters Equipment leasing Outside Labor expense Recreation and office supplies Furnishing and Fixtures Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)

$

$

7,754.20 3,445.90 29,215.99 632.24 1,140.00 530.83 61.83 42,780.99 (25,422.65)

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Monthly Report

- by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — July 2015 Local Law 11, Cycle-7 Building Façade Repairs: Façade repairs are in progress on the five (5) buildings noted below and expected to be complete this year: Building Completion Status 1 …………....68% 3 ………........57% 5 ……..........100% 6 ……….........61% 8 ……….......100%

project have been completed by the Architect and invitation to bid letters were sent to a host of potential contractors. A site visit has been scheduled for August 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with bids due August 28, 2015.

Community center renovations: Construction documents for this project have been completed by the Architect and invitation to bid letters were sent to a host of potential contractors. A Initial inspection of Buildings 17, site visit has been scheduled for August 18 & 20 are complete.

20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with bids due Nine (9) buildings (5, 8, 10, 11, 12, September 3, 2015.

13, 14, 15 & 16) have been filed in NYC DOB for Cycles 6, 7 & 8 on June 29, Lobby Ceiling Replacements: 2015.

The Board voted at the July meeting

to accept proposal from Sigma Restoration Restoration Of Parking Lots And and Maintenance, Corp. in the amount of Walkways - Architect: Construction documents for this $1,220,000. All bids with backup corre-

spondence have been sent to Legal Counsel and the NYSHCR for review and approval of Sigma Restoration.

Roof Replacement: Projects is happy to report there are four (4) buildings at Rochdale Village that are watertight. Those Buildings are 9, 10, 13 & 14. The roof flashings are 100% complete on these buildings.

Buildings 10 & 14 have most of their second layer of 2-ply membrane and insulation installed. The Contractor intends to install second layer to Buildings 9 & 13 beginning the week of August 24, 2015. The Contractor will add manpower to install cap sheet to Buildings 10 & 14 while Buildings 9 & 13 receive second layer.

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief John Skinner

Public Safety Monthly Report July 2015 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of July 2015. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.

FOLLOWING CALLS:

LOITERING: During the month of July 2015, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Twenty-five (25) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows:

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:

2901

MAINTENANCE CALLS:

752 3653

INCIDENT REPORTS:

93

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

1. Conditions corrected - Ten (10) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave.

1121

ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: TOTAL:

2. Unfounded - Eight (8) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present)

0 0 0

VIOLATIONS ISSUED:

46

3. Responded - Four (4) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:

3

4. Violations issued - Three (3) violations for loitering were issued

EVICTION(S):

0

The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.

VIOLATIONS

During the month of July the following arrests were affected:

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:

There were no arrests for the month of July 2015.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY

TOTAL INCIDENTS =

27

TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT =

17

VIOLATIONS =

0

TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed Twenty-seven (27) vehicles during the month of July for violation of parking rules on the complex.

SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: The Public Safety Department towed Twenty-seven (27) vehicles during the month of July for violation of parking rules on the complex.

VERTICALS: SPECIAL VERTICALS: TOTAL:

1647 1222 2869

TOWING: WARNING ISSUED: TOTAL:

27 17 44

ESCORTS:

59

SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

CLASSIFICATION Illegal Move-In Illegal Move Out Negligence Harboring a Pet Loud Noise Disorderly Conduct Trespass Fire Hazard Loitering Failure to Comply Harassment Damage to Rochdale Property Disturbing the Peace Illegal Occupant Criminal Activity Resisting Arrest Reckless Endangerment Smell/Smoking of Controlled Substance Riding Skateboard/Bicycle

AMOUNT 4 1 4 4 2 1 1 4 4 7 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 1 1

Total

46

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Rochdale Village NORC NORC SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

Living Independently Mondays, 1:15 p.m., Room 17 September 14, 21 and 28, 2015 RV Community Center Volunteer Workshop Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 17 September 1, 8, 22 and 29, 2015 RV Community Center Emergency Preparedness Training Workshop Thursday, 1:15 p.m., Club Lounge September 10, 2015 RV Community Center Anna Rizarro - Integra Managed Care Thursday, 1:15 p.m., Club Lounge September 17, 2015 RV Community Center

HOLIDAYS

CLOSED Labor Day September 7, 2015 COMMUNITY CENTER - ACTIVITIES Tanger’s Outlet (Riverhead) Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9 a.m., Room 19

Game Day Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:00 p.m., Room 17/18 Line Dancing NO LINE DANCE September 2, 2015 Wednesdays, September 9,16, 23 and 30, 2015,1:15 p.m., Room 18 Yonkers Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 9 a.m., Room 19 Famous Dave’s Restaurant Friday, September 25, 2015 10 a.m., Room 19 Joe’s Crab Shack Friday, September 11, 2015 10 a.m., Room 19 City Island Friday, September 18, 2015 11:45 a.m., Room 19 911 Memorial Museum Thursday, September 24, 2015 9 a.m., Room 19

SERVICES Outreach - Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 9 - Building 1 September 16 - Building 5 September 23 - Building 10 SNAP Club Lounge - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

September 1 and 15, 2015 AARP SMART DRIVER’S COURSE AARP Member Cost - $20.00 Non-Members Cost - $25.00 Monday, September 21, 2015 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Room 18 Instructor: Gwendolyn V. Vaughn Contact Elaine Cooper at NORC to register 718.949.3499.

NO CASH - Money orders or Checks please! Payable to AARP -Please bring AARP ID Card when registering. Must attend complete session to be awarded certificate of completion for insurance. Please bring drivers’ license and pen. For more information call the NORC Center office at (718) 949-3499.

Rochdale Village Senior Services, Inc. SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

ACTIVITIES

All workshops/seminars are on the Monday “Redbrick” area of Community Center. 8:30 a.m. - Walking Club – Rm 6 &

7/Outdoor Importance of LIfe 10:00 a.m. - Aerobics – Room 18 Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - WII FitnessMulti-Purpose Room Alternative Planning Service(On 9/7/2015) “ Estate Planning” 11:00 a.m. - Bingo – Red Brick Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - Spanish Class – Room 18 Labor Day Celebration Live Entertainment Friday, September 4, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.

Cholesterol - Friend or Foe Monday, September 14, 2015 - 1:00 p.m.

Home Care Service Workshop Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:00 p.m.

Health Seminar - Various Exercise Programs Available Monday, September 21, 2015 - 1:00 a.m.

What You Need to Know About Your Prescriptions Tuesday, September 29, 2015 1:00 p.m.

Men Only Workshop Thursday, September 17,2015 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - Chair/Floor Exercise – Room 12 & 13 2:00 p.m. - Games/Dominos – Multi purpose room Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - Stay Well Exercise –

Room 17 10:00 a.m. - Alert & Alive – Multipurpose room 11:00 a.m. - Bingo – Red Brick 1:00 p.m. - Movie – Room 17

(Cancelled 8/23/15) 1:30 p.m. - WII Fitness – Multipurpose room Thursday 8:30 a.m. - Walking Club – Room 6

& 7/ Outdoor 8:45 a.m. - Aerobics – Room 12 & 13 10:00 a.m. - Yoga – Room 18 2:00 p.m. - Cards/Dominos – Multi-

purpose room

Friday 10:30 a.m. - Tai Chi – Room 12 &13 11:00 a.m. - Bingo – Red Brick 1:30 p.m. - Games/Cards – Multi purpose room Exercise Equipment in Multi-Purpose Room – Available for use 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

UPCOMING TRIPS

Monday, December 7 Mt. Airy Casino – The Platters (Home for the Holiday) – Poconos, PA - $76 $38.00 Deposit is balance - Due Now Balance Due - Friday, November 6, 2015 Please Make Check Payable To: Rochdale Village S.S. Inc. Information Contact: Evelyn Wilson, Admin. Assist., Recreation Coordinator – 718 525-2800

SERVICES

METROCARD BUS- Please sign-in- at the lunch table...

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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President’s Message July 2015 (Continued from page 2)

The Flyer Attacked Rochdale Employees

The Controller Darius George is retiring and we wish him well.

Unfortunately he has taken more abuse than any employee should have to.

The management company is in charge of day-to-day business and hiring employees is a part of that. They hired a new Controller to replace Mr. George.

Susan Van Brackle is one of the best newspaper editors Rochdale Village has had. I say that with no disrespect to Aaron Van Norris Slaughter who was my friend. Our newspaper revenue has more than doubled and the paper covers news inside Rochdale Village. Susan’s story was correct that we received a refund from our water bill and the company that worked on our behalf must be compensated for their work.

transacting Rochdale’s business.

Before this becomes too gloomy, it is important to remember that the vast majority of Board Members approach their duties with a sense of integrity.

They do what is best for their fellow residents. It’s rare to see a core group of Board Members really allow selfinterest to get the better of them and create difficult situations for everyone around them. Whatever the reason the result is the same: both the residents and the buildings suffer.

Finding the solution starts with finding the root of the problem and understanding that there are a number of reasons why Board Members might cause trouble. That trouble may take the form of inappropriate aggression, passive aggression, foot dragging or simple ignorance. That’s hard to combat, but we can stop the self-serving coaching Coaching Board Members from the and eliminate the 16th Board Member.

Sidelines

We have reached a level of Public Safety’s Image unacceptable behavior at Board The struggle to preserve our Meetings that has to be addressed. It community is fierce and on-going. is fairly obvious that someone is intent Rochdale must preserve personal safety upon championing their own agenda at free from unbearable social pathology the expense of the bigger picture. They connected with crime, drugs and give hand and voice signals during votes excessive loitering. to selected Board Members. Coaching The purpose of Public Safety from the sidelines is acceptable in is to provide professional and highfootball and basketball but it is bad form quality service in a dignified manner. at Board Meetings to send in the plays Under the guidance of the new Chief, when players forget how to vote. Board our Public Safety Department can better Members shouldn’t need coaching; they emphasize character and reputation in should follow their conscious and vote order to present a more effective force. in the best interests of the Corporation. There is a clear need to repair the image

It is also inappropriate to vote of Public Safety. The Public Safety against every resolution because that is Department can gain more respect what the coach wants. That’s not right from the community it serves through a and it’s not what the post requires. combination of high standards, excellent Board Members who solely focus on personnel and effective supervision. issues of their interest and not the I am encouraged by the fiduciary responsibilities they were reinvigorated connection between the elected to fulfill are disruptive. Good 113th precinct and our Public Safety.

Board Members should not shrink to They are working together to deter crime the side when things go awry, because within the confines of Rochdale Village it becomes difficult to move forward and the contiguous streets; particularly and transact business. We are a Board Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Hopefully this of many backgrounds, expertise and collaborative effort will send a message perspectives so amicable disagreements to the bad guys—not in our house. are expected but not at the expense of Finally, we are beginning to get the

kind of service we expect, pay for, and deserve.

Charitable Giving

Rochdale Village Social Services is a 501(c)(3) organization. Just as you give to your favorite charity, please keep in mind that charity begins at home. I try to practice what I preach and volunteer my time on the Rochdale Village and Social Services Boards. I also make charitable donations through my employer directly to Rochdale Village Social Services.

Amazon.com has made it easy to contribute to your favorite charity. Just log onto Amazon, search “AmazonSmile” and type in Rochdale Village. It is a simple way to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile. amazon.com, Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. We all would like to see more services in our community, let’s make it happen by supporting our community, send a check, volunteer your services and shop all are welcome.

Parking

Parking has also been a repeated concern, complaint, question or inquiry since I’ve been on the Board. For me, it is not an option to do nothing. The recent parking survey provided honest feedback from cooperators about the struggles they face finding available space. Here are the options I am willing to vote for but I’m facing opposition: 1.

Use the empty lot on Guy R Brewer for additional parking; and 2.

Use some of the greenspace around Rochdale Village (some not all).

Each of these options will create 200 plus spaces and cost around $3,000 per space. Other options, such as tiered parking are financially prohibitive, costing an estimated 10,000 a space which is millions of dollars from your pockets. Please let me know what you think of our options.

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~Poetry Corner~ Hallelujah Amen

By Gloria Williams

I was introduced to the Baptist religion by my grandmother Princess Alice. My grandmother and I both wore white when we went to First Baptist Church just one block up the street (all white). It was communion Sunday.

White dress, white hat, white stockings, white shoes, white slip, white undies and of course white pearls and spanking white gloves.

Once a Baptist always a Baptist.

I also went to church with Momma who started out a Baptist had words with another Christian sister one Sunday morning walked straight across the street and came home Methodist. In the Baptist church the preacher would give a sermon (message) that worked parishioners into a hallelujah amen frenzy. Women with arms flailing, crying and wailing stomping feet shouting hallelujah amen. One Sunday feeling the spirit this large Black women sweating in her red and blue flower print dress and tilted red and blue flower hat that threatened to topple but didn’t got the hallelujah amen Holy Ghost.

Nearing my mother, Momma warned the shouting woman “You better not touch me”. The Holy Spirit continued to move the lady shouting wailing and crying hallelujah amen but not once, not once did the spirit move the lady toward Momma. Hallelujah Amen Hallelujah Amen Hallelujah Amen.

Peace

Limericks for Teachers

By Ed Miller

SCIENCE A teacher of science was she Bio, Physics, Chemistry Experiments her joy Microscopes her toy Rock music her Geology.

GYM Was a Gym teacher named, Russell Knew how to make the kids hustle He either screamed, “NO!” Or, “Go! Go! Go! Go!” Only knew two letter words, Mr. Muscle.

HISTORY Was a History teacher with tact Who taught everything as a fact Taught about war Never what for As long as the dates were exact.

ENGLISH LIT There was a strict teacher, English lit Never allowed an infinitive to be split If an adverb was wrong Run-on sentence too long She would rant and rave, have a fit.

COMPUTER Computer class could be fun Learning everything under the sun Punching the keys With skill and with ease Becomes a breeze, for everyone.

MATH There was a teacher, McGrath Who loved the teaching of math Like Newton, Descartes Using numbers his art Calculation, his primrose path.

MUSIC Music class was orchestra, band The seniors sounded just grand The juniors, not bad The beginners, so sad Hard to make the instruments understand.

KINDERGARTEN New Kindergarten teacher named, Flo Knew all there was to know Pamper time came It was a shame Forgot which way it should go.

POST THIS HANDY SPECIAL CUTOUT ON YOUR FRIDGE.

A Poet’s Writing Commandment

By Anthony Blake

Write with how you feel But just don’t let your emotions become a big deal You are a Poet with lots of expressions Because you are a Poet, your mind transcends with inspiration A Poet is more than just words A Poet is an artist who turns writing into a masterpiece Your letters and words just give the right effective strike Yet the key to being a Poet is commitment A reader’s appreciation of poetry in being a compliment A desire to be heard Also not thinking your part of a writing herd Positive thinking is what being a poet is all about Your own creations having that shout Be proud and honored that you have a gift to write Because we are Poets, we know how to excite Action into perfection Ideas with a suggestion Being a Poet is a creed The Lord gave us this gift and wants us to proceed There’s your Poet commandment Remember you are guided by your own thoughts in instruction In concluding, “A Poet’s mind is the reader being caught up in thought”.

Group 1: ext. 402 and 403, ring bell #304 in Bldg. 2 For all maintenance requests and repairs, please Group 2: ext. 405 and 406, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 5 note the following group numbers and contacts for Group 3: ext. 410 and 411, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 10 Group 4: ext. 413 and 414, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 13 your convenience. Call (718) 276-5610 and dial Group 5: ext. 417 and 418, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 17 the following extension for your circle:

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ANSWERS TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TM

Finance

THE BASIC & ENHANCED STAR (School Tax Relief) PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS

1.

WHAT IS STAR? STAR is a New York State tax relief program that lowers property taxes for certain owners.

There are two levels of benefits - Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR.

2.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? To be eligible for the STAR reduction, at least one owner must use the property as his or her primary residence. (See question number 3.) l

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Basic STAR: Beginning July 1, 2011, the total combined household income must be $500,000 or less. Previously, there was no income limit.

Enhanced STAR: All owners must be 65 or over, except when they are spouses, registered domestic partners or siblings. In addition, the total combined household income must be $84,550 or less. Household income is defined as the federal adjusted gross income less the taxable amount of IRA distributions for all owners residing at the property.

3.

WHAT IS A PRIMARY RESIDENCE? The primary residence is where the taxpayer lives for the majority of the year. STAR applicants may be asked to prove “primary residency.” In the future, you may be asked to certify the property is still the main place where you live.

4.

CAN I HAVE STAR BENEFITS FOR MORE THAN ONE HOME? No. Only the one home that is your primary residence is eligible.

5.

MUST THE PROPERTY BE THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF ALL THE OWNERS? No. Only one of the owners has to use the property as his or her primary residence to qualify for STAR.

6.

HOW MUCH WILL I SAVE WITH THE PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION BENEFIT? The STAR benefit is set each year by the New York State Legislature based on the type of property you own. Currently, for the tax year July 1st - June 30th, owners of Class 1 properties (1-, 2-, and 3-family homes and some condominiums) can save approximately $300 in property taxes with the Basic STAR. The savings is about $600 for Enhanced STAR.

7.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR STAR? You can print an Exemption Application for Owners from nyc.gov/finance or call 311 (outside NYC or TTY, 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675)) to receive it by mail. That application can also be used to apply for certain other Property Tax exemptions.

Before you apply, Finance suggests making sure you do not already have STAR. A surprising 5060% of STAR applicants already do. House and condo owners can find their current exemptions by looking at their latest bill or Notice of Value, going to nyc.gov/finance, or calling 311.

STAR FAQ - 06.15.2015

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Happenings around Rochdale Village Controller Darius George, HR Director Liz Goldsmith and Doris Green retire

By Susan Van Brackle

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ongevity in the workplace is a rare commodity these days. Rochdale Village is fortunate to have had three dedicated employees that retired after serving this community for a combined total of 103 years.

Darius George, Controller, Elizabeth Goldsmith, Human Resources Director and Doris Green, Administrative Assistant for the Rochdale Village Maintenance Department officially retired at the end of August 2015. Mr. George has strategically guided this cooperative’s finances and reported on its fiscal health since 1983.

Liz Goldsmith has negotiated hiring, interacted with labor unions and conducted innumerable employment searches on behalf of Rochdale since 1978.

And, many cooperators will recall the efficiency and effectiveness

of Ms. Green as key administrative liaison and dispatcher for the Maintenance division.

Timely succession planning has the cooperative well in hand with three new hires that have moved into the roles that were recently vacated.

CPA and former junior partner, Martin Joseph, comes to the Controller’s position with over 30 years of practical experience in finance, accounting and corporate real estate.

Dolores Benner takes the helm as the corporation’s new Human Resources Director. Ms. Benner’s more than 20 years background in all levels of workforce organization and employee services is a seamless transition and an operational asset.

Please join us in welcoming these team leaders to their new roles and congratulations to Rochdale’s retiring professionals: Darius George, Elizabeth Goldsmith and Doris Green.

(Above l. to r.) Housing clerks Anna George, Doris Green celebrate with maintenance team member, (Below l. to r) Human Resources Director Elizabeth Goldsmith passes torch to Dolores Benner,.Controller Darius George bottom left.

Stranger Danger presentation RV Youth Planning Committee proposes basketball clinic for area timely before back-to-school

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n Saturday August 8, Rochdale’s Youth Planning Committee held a basketball clinic for kids of all ages with the help of Young Life, a youth mentoring organization. The clinic concluded on Saturday August 29. Committee chairperson Mario Turner and Paul Coles, Young Life’s area director for Roch-

dale, hope to continue the program during the fall months at either ps80 or ps 354 pending approval from the schools.

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact either the board secretary or center assistant director at 718-2765700 extensions 336 or 337.

Contributed by Mario Turner

Youth that participated in the basketball clinic sponsored by Rochdale’s Youth Planning committee chairperson, Mario Turner (standing 3rd left) and Paul Coles director of Young Life.

By June Jarvis

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fficer Ellerby and Officer Soto visited the Rochdale Village Community Center to make a special presentation to the participants of the Elite Summer Music, Arts and Mentoring Program and Taylor Made Summer Academy. The presentation is especially timely since back-to-school season only moments away.

Officers Ellerby and Soto are a part of the Queens Outreach Unit, which is also a part of the Community Affairs division located at 1 Police Plaza in New York City. Over the years, the team has performed numerous summer and outreach programs for children and teenagers and the team is still going strong.

The Officers instructed the children to be more aware of their surroundings especially at

night or when travelling alone.

Other advice included never talk to strangers, violence is never the answer, never try to take matters into your own hands and more importantly call 911 for all emergencies.

The children also went through various skits that demonstrated the dos and don’ts of how to navigate challenging situations. To find out more information about the Stranger Danger presentation, you can reach the Queens Outreach Unit at 718-352-7976.

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Group 5 opens intergenerational park and exercise track plus, gets additional green space to boot

By Susan Van Brackle

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roup 5 is the latest section on the Rochdale Village campus to receive an intergenerational exercise park and walking track.

The park opened mid-August with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by members of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors. Once the ceremony concluded, residents were invited to “test drive” the many healthy features that the park has offer.

Energi Total Body Fitness, the same company that designed the exercise park positioned outside of Group 3, designed the park located behind building 19. Sun worshippers will appreciate that the park sits on the eastern side of the complex and gets lots of light, especially in the morning.

The adult park has approximately 12 exercise stations and is designed for ages 13 and older.

Here are a few factoids about the new walking track: • 16 times around the track equals 1-mile.

• The park is open from dawn to dusk.

• No roller skating or skateboarding is allowed on the adult walking track.

The park has equipment for all workout levels ranging from: • Basic • Intermediate and • Advanced The guides on each machine were installed to let cooperators know what the skill level is and the appropriate usage. Each machine also has a designated body benefit displayed based on the amount of time that exercise is performed.

A total body workout is possible since the equipment features targeted training like: • Core and torso • Pulling and back • Agility and step

Board members (l. to r.) Joyce Williams, Jean Castro, Talib Bey and Lisa Stark test out the new Group 5 intergenerational park and track.

• Squats and dips • Don’t hold your breath • Wobble board • Go for quality not quantity • Upper body and cycling The children’s playground Good exercise habits are also posted sits adjacent to the exercise track on the machines such as such: and has been expanded to house • Warm up fun and innovative recreational • Cool Down equipment for youngsters.

A • Use Good Posture fence, erected primarily for child (Continued on page 18)

Residents kick it into high gear at the Group 5 Ribbon Cutting for the intergenerational park and track. There is circuit training equipment for all levels of expertise and plenty of space and sunshine for exercising. Enjoy! (Photos by Al Ephraim)

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Our Rochdale Villa Family Fun Day (Photos by Al Ephraim)

The Community Relations Committee hit a home run once again. Special thanks goes out to (l. t r.)

Betty Hubbard, Mary Richardson, Betty Williams, Gwen Henderson,Tina Young, Mario Turner, Moses Turner, Jean Castro, Talib Bey, Artia Bey, Mary Ingram, Margaret Cummings and Debbie Brown

(not shown).

Winter, spring, summer or fall, Rochdale Village Maintenance is always on call. Thanks for making Family Fun Day a huge success once again!

Water rides, good food and family was the recipe for fun at Rochdale’s Annual Family Fun Day.

Do you see your family here? La familia, tribe, posse or clan - it’s all about community unity on Rochdale’s Family Day

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age Community National Night Out 2015 (Photos by Al Ephraim)

National Night Out Awardees (l. to r.) Chief John Skinner, Sp. Ardon Forbes (Special Patrolman) Paris McByrde, Pm. Clifton Diaz (Patrolman),Pw. Dawn Thompson (Patrolwoman), Pw. Reina Romero (Patrolwoman), Lt. David Rivera (Lieutenant), Pm. Edgar Price.

Dedicated volunteers from the Public Safety Committee made National Night Out a huge success. Thanks to Rose Hodgson, Mary Ingram, Tina Young, Norma Dean, Margaret Cummings, June Callahan, Judith Charles-Pierre, Betty Seales, Betty Williams, Mary Gzwartachi, Catherine Wyatt and Richardene Gess.

Board member and Public Safety Committee chair Talib Bey (l.) presents award to Chief John Skinner (r.)

Members from National Hookup of Black Woman, Inc. joined Rochdale’s National Night Out festivities.

Hardworking volunteers like Public Safety Committee member Norma Dean (l.) helped to prepare and serve refreshments during the National Night Out reception at the Community Center.

National Night Out recognizes the contributions from our Public Safety officers in blue. Awardees featured here include Lt. David Rivera (l.) and Special Patrolman Ardon Forbes (r.) next to Chief John Skinner.

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Community Center Committee hosts Annual Music Festival for enthusiastic crowds

Musical group, Professional Women of Jazz, flank Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook (third right) and Community Center Committee Co-Chair, Ed Douglass (far right) on last night of the Annual Music Festival. (Top right) Poetry Queen, Ms. Skipper, brought down the house with her moving spoken word performance.

Cooperators and guests enjoy a little night music. Committee Co-Chair, Ed Douglass mans the grill during the festival (top left) while committee members take a break to strike a pose (pictured below): Debbie Brown, June Callahan, Marilyn Bell, Jean Castro, Tina Young, Norma Dean, Mary Richardson and Rose Hodgson.

Group 5 intergenerational park and exercise track opens (Continued from page 15)

separates the kiddie playground from the adult park. It serves as a preventative measure against underage users operating equipment that is beyond their years. Double foam safety flooring has been installed for an added layer of protection for active children and comfortable benches are installed for supervising parents or guardians.

safety,

Group 20 Group 5 is experiencing a total grounds overhaul. In addition to the installation of the intergenerational park just outside of building 19,

modifications are coming to the fenced in area behind Group 20 that borders Guy R. Brewer Boulevard.

Plans are to add more lush green space back into the Rochdale Village Community.

Currently the plot is being excavated in sections.

Cement and blacktop that previously covered the area will be hauled away.

The Maintenance team will seed the plot in preparation for a lush thick lawn. The chain link fence will be removed top soil added, irrigation system installed then seeding should commence. That’s what’s up.

Residents can only receive digital alerts if they have registered with the rochdalevillage.com website. Stay connected.

Sign up today.

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Maintenance Committee’s “Shred Day” wildly successful at Rochdale Village

Board members (l. to r.) Clifton Stanley Diaz with grandson, Joyce Williams, Lisa Stark, Mario Turner, Jean Castro and Joe Evans take a break from shredding with Ava Chaplin from Comptroller’s office (4th from left) and, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook (end right).

By Susan Van Brackle

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hred Day at Rochdale Village was an overwhelming success for this community.

The event was hosted

by Maintenance Committee Chairman Joe Evans and Co-

Chairman Mario Turner and underwritten by Scott M. Stringer of the New York City Comptroller’s office, AARP, Senator James Sanders, Jr., and Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook.

The shredding line moved swiftly as residents

and neighbors waited patiently to dispose of their sensitive documents. Event coordinator Joan Russell-Benjamin of AARP logged in as many as 340 participants that attended the free Shred Day affair. People came from as far away as Hollis, Rockaway and even Rosedale.

The public expressed sincere appreciation for the opportunity to have had face time with board members and local politicians to discuss matters of importance to them.

Future dates for the next Shred Day event are currently under consideration.

Senator James Sanders, Jr. (top left) and Comptroller Scott Stringer (top right) getting feedback from the public. Ava Chaplin from the Comptroller’s office and AARP (above right) kept shred event moving smoothly.

Maintenance committee chairperson, Joe Evans, oversees shredding activities with Ava Chaplin (bottom left). Besides Rochdale Village residents, this free shredding event attracted visitors from Hollis, Rockaway and Rosedale too.

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Entire Set of By-Laws of Rochdale Village, Inc. ARTICLE I Section 1. This Corporation is organized under and pursuant to the Limited-Profit Housing Companies Law of the State of New York, and with the approval of the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York. The object of the corporation is to construct and operate adequate, safe and sanitary housing accommodations in accordance with cooperative principles.

Cooperative principles include, as a fundamental object, the Board of Directors being responsible to the cooperator-shareholders.

ARTICLE II MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Section 1.

Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the corporation for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of other business of the corporation shall take place on the premises owned by the Corporation in the County of Queens on the first Tuesday in October of each year, at 8:00 P.M., if not a legal holiday, and if a legal or religious holiday, then on the next secular day following. The meeting will then recess to the next day for balloting for the Board of Directors elections, By-Law Amendments and questions put to the stockholders on the election ballot. Written notice of the annual meeting shall be mailed to each shareholder entitled to vote, at such address as appears on the stock book, not less than ten nor more than fifty days prior to the date of the meeting.

No later than December of each year, each shareholder shall receive one copy of the Financial Statement of Rochdale Village, Inc. In addition, each shareholder shall receive one unabridged copy of the outside auditor’s annual “Memorandum of Internal Control Matter’s report.

Section 2. Special Meetings. Special Meetings of the stockholders for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the President and shall be called by the President or Secretary within sixty days at the request in writing of a majority of the Board of Directors, or at the request in writing of 25% of the stockholders who shall require the Secretary or other officer, of the Corporation to give notice of such Meeting. Written notice of such special meeting and the object thereof shall be mailed to each stockholder entitled to vote at such address as appears on the stock book not less than ten nor more than fifty days prior to the date of the meeting.

Section 3. Quorum. The usual quorum for Meetings shall be the presence in person, or by proxy, of one-third of the holders of the outstanding stock entitled to vote, but a lesser number may adjourn the meeting from time to time without notice other than an announcement at the meeting in which the requisite number of stockholders shall not be present.

Section 4.

Voting. At all Meetings of the stockholders, all questions,

the manner of deciding which is not specifically regulated by statute, shall be determined by a vote of the majority of the stockholders present, either in person or by proxy, at the meeting, except that voting for Directors shall be by plurality of those voting. Each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for any and all purposes regardless of the number of shares held by such holder. All voting shall be viva voce except voting for election of Directors or for questions or By-Laws or as otherwise prescribed by statute.

Section 5. Voting Supervision. All voting at Shareholder’s meetings shall be organized, supervised and conducted by the Board of Directors or by an election committee appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Included in the duties of the election committee (or of the Board of Directors if no election committee has been appointed) shall be the supervision of election campaigns; the preparation, printing and distribution of the ballots and notices; the post of notice; the printing of an election edition of the Bulletin which shall include but not be limited to names and resumes of candidates in alphabetical order, By-Law Amendments, propositions and questions and a copy of the proposed ballot; and the supervision of orderly voting. No candidate for election or re-election shall serve on the election committee. The Board of Directors may by resolution adopt regulations governing election campaigns and voting in order to assure fairness with respect thereto.

Section 6. Proxies. Stockholders shall be permitted to vote by proxy at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, and proxies shall be counted toward a quorum.

ARTICLE III DIRECTORS Section 1(a). The number of directors shall not be less than three nor more than fifteen as the stockholders at the annual meeting in each year, or at a special meeting called for that purpose, or as the directors at any meeting called for that purpose, shall determine. One additional director may be designated by the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York. In the absence of fraud or bad faith, said additional director appointed by the Commissioner shall not be personally liable for the debts, obligations or liabilities of the corporation.

Section 1(b). Board of Directors shall be elected for three year terms and until their successors are elected. Elections for the Board of Directors shall be conducted by machine, paper and/or proxy balloting as determined by the rules and regulations set by the Board of Directors. The balloting for Board of Director Members shall be conducted commencing the

morning following the commencement of the annual stockholders meeting, between the hours of 6 A.M. and 9 P.M. and if not a legal holiday. If it is a legal holiday, then on the next secular day following.

Section 1(c). No person shall be eligible to run for the Board of Directors unless they are a stockholder and primary resident of the corporation and in addition, no person may serve as a Director, if they do not continue to be a stockholder and maintain Rochdale Village as their primary residence, excluding the designee of the Commissioner of Housing. “Primary residence” means the place of domicile, as defined in Black’s Law Dictionary, and, additionally, that such person lives in his/her respective apartment unit for at least ten months of the calendar year. Acceptable types of proof of primary residence shall be as follows: bank statements bearing address, driver’s license (if any), most recent federal tax return and an affidavit signed by such Director affirming that Rochdale is his/her primary residence as defined above.

All Directors must be current in their carrying charges at the time of being nominated and after they are elected to the Board of Directors must remain current with no arrears greater than 60days, or they must give up their seat as elected Board members. The Manager shall report to the Board any Board member that is delinquent in their carrying charges for more than 60-days at a Legal & Management meeting and unless cured within 10-days of notice, the Director automatically shall lose their seat on the Board. Court Stipulations entered into in non-payment landlord and tenant or other proceedings will not cure a director who is delinquent.

Section 1(d). Any person removed from the Board of Directors whether by Court action or by an automatic disqualification or by action of stockholders or by Board action or for any other reason, shall be forever ineligible to hold office as a Director of Rochdale Village or be employed in any capacity by Rochdale Village, Inc. Section 1(e). A sample ballot and/or fact sheet containing the names of all Board of Director candidates, by-law amendments, propositions and questions, shall be mailed to all cooperators, along with the official notice of the Annual Stockholders Meeting and it shall also be published in the September election edition of the Rochdale Village Bulletin.

Section 1(f). A candidate for a seat on the Board of Directors may withdraw his/ her nomination by signed notice received by management no later than 12 noon the day before the scheduled stockholder’s meeting.

Section 2 Removal of Directors.

(a) Responsibility to the Public.

Members of the Board of Directors bear a high public responsibility since they have elected to operate under a stateaided program and to effectuate public policy by encouraging the building and operating of housing projects for families of moderate income. (b) Responsibility to Cooperators.

Members of the Board of Directors have an obligation to cooperators of their project. Cooperators will seek and demand the most economical operation of the development in order to obtain the lowest possible carrying charge. The Board must meet this demand without endangering the long-term interest of the project, minimizing its essential services or impairing proper maintenance. (c) Disclosure of Information. Members of the Board of Directors have access to a considerable amount of information.

Such information should be held in the strictest confidence and should not be disclosed to any person except insofar as it has a direct bearing on the business of the Corporation and except to persons duly authorized to receive such information. (d) Conflict of Interest. Members of the Board of Directors shall make every effort to avoid contracts or other transactions for materials or services which may involve a possible conflict of interest. Prior disclosure must be made to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal and to the Board of Directors by any Board Member who has a direct or indirect interest in a business, which proposes to participate at any stage of a transaction which may lead to the providing of materials or services to the Corporation. (e) Authority. Each Board Member must recognize that his or her authority is limited to the oversight of the well being of the cooperative as a whole. (f) Good Faith. Each Board Member shall perform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors upon which he or she may serve, in good faith and with that degree of care which an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances. (g) No Greater Rights. Each Board Member must recognize that except when the Board of Directors is acting in its formal capacity, no Board Member may exercise rights that are any greater than any other shareholder within the cooperative unless those rights have been specifically delegated to the individual Board Member by the Board of Directors as a whole. (h) Loyalty & Care. Each Board Member must recognize and carry out his or her statutory duties of loyalty and care to the Corporation and to the cooperators it serves and that such duties are utmost and

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Entire Set of By-Laws of Rochdale Village, Inc. paramount and supersede any conflicting individual opportunity. (i) Malfeasance. Acts of malfeasance by members of the Board of Directors shall mean wrongful conduct that affects, interrupts or interferes with the performance of official duties or adversely affects the Corporation. (j) Automatic Removal. Any Director found guilty of a criminal act related to his or her position on the Board of Directors shall be deemed to have automatically vacated his office as Director. In such case, upon advice of counsel, the Board of Directors shall immediately institute appropriate legal proceedings to recover the unauthorized disbursements.

Rochdale Village shall not pay directly or reimburse the said Director for any legal fees or costs incurred in connection with the matter for which he was found guilty. (k) Notice.

Except for Automatic Removal under Article 3 Section 2(j), no Director shall be removed by the Board of Directors from office unless a written notice of his intended removal is sent to him by certified mail, return receipt requested and regular mail. Said notice must be signed by an officer of the Corporation; clearly set forth the grounds for removal; notify the Director of the date, time and place for the meeting at which his removal will be voted upon; notify the Director of his right to appear before the Board of Directors and offer testimony on his behalf and in mitigation of his actions; clearly notify the Director that if the Board votes against him he may be removed from office. The notice must be mailed to the Director’s home of record, as set forth in the Corporation’s books and records, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which his removal is to be considered. (l) Removal Procedure. The removal of a Director for cause by the Board of Directors may be initiated at an Executive Session of a meeting of the Board of Directors by motion made at the meeting. The Director moving for removal shall provide information to the Board for review, upon which the Board shall make a determination, by a majority vote of whether to formally request the accused Board member to respond to the allegation that he/she has violated his/her fiduciary to the Corporation. If the members of the Board of Directors determine that there is sufficient evidence to formally request the affected Board member to respond to the charges, the Board shall schedule a subsequent Board meeting in Executive Session to be held not more than twenty (20) business days following the initial Board meeting to discuss the issue of removal. The affected Board member shall be given the required written notice of the upcoming meeting to discuss removal and at such meeting be given full and fair opportunity to be heard on the issue before the Board of Directors.

The affected Board member shall have the right at his/her option to have the meeting held in public. (m) Majority Vote. Any Director may be removed from the Board of Directors for cause by affirmative vote of the entire Board of Directors. (n)(1) Other Causes for Removal. The Board of Directors, by majority vote of the entire Board, shall declare vacant the office of a Director who knowingly directs or in any way causes disbursement of corporate funds without prior Board approval (unless such direction is made in the usual and normal conduct of business of Rochdale Village); when he is found to be of unsound mind by a court of competent jurisdiction; when he is convicted of a felony; when he is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or within 30 days after notice of his election, if he does not accept the office either in writing or by attending a meeting of the Board of Directors and fulfill such other requirements of qualification as the ByLaws may specify and as shall from time to time be duly established by the Board of Directors.

(2) Absences. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, may declare vacant the office of the Director when he has been absent from four (4) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors, or when he has been absent from five (5) out of six (6) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors; and such absences have not been duly excused by a majority of the Board.

(3) Residence. The Board of Directors, acting through the President, must, upon receipt or knowledge, declare vacant the office of a Director when he is found to no longer be a resident of Rochdale Village. For the purposes of this section a Director is no longer a resident when any one or more of the following events shall occur: (1) he surrenders his occupancy agreement/proprietary lease; (2) he surrenders his stock certificate; (3) he sells his certificate; (4) his primary residence is no longer Rochdale Village; (5) he has vacated his unit at Rochdale Village; (6) the occurrence of any other event that would clearly demonstrate that he is no longer a resident at Rochdale Village.

the then existing Board. The appointed Director shall serve for the balance of the term of the vacancy and until his/her successor is elected or appointed.

Section 3. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held on the fourth Monday of each month or if on a religious or legal holiday, on a date chosen by a majority of the Board. Such meetings may be canceled by a majority of the Board for good cause shown.

Special meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the President or any two members of the Board. All meetings will be held in Rochdale Village.

All Board of Directors and Committee meetings shall be conducted according to parliamentary procedure specifically where the by-laws are silent or ambiguous, then Robert’s Rules of Order shall apply.

Board meetings shall be recorded by a Court Certified Stenographer.

Section 4. Notice of Meetings and waiver of notice. Notice of each meeting, stating the time, place and objects thereof shall be given by mailing at least 48 hours before such meeting or by telegraphing or overnight mail at least 24 hours before such meeting, a copy of such notice addressed to each director at his last known post office address. Notice may be waived in writing by any director.

Any meeting may be validly held without notice, at which every director shall be present, or if those directors who are absent waive notice.

In addition to any notice requirement stated above, notice of Board of Directors Meetings shall be conspicuously posted in all buildings at least 24 hours before such Meetings. Following the roll call at all regular and special board Meetings, the board shall certify, for the record, that proper notice of the said meeting was sent/mailed/or delivered to all board members, posted on all residential bulletin boards and management office reception area, sent to the Rochdale House Congress President, and to all other House Congress executive board members, as proscribed, in this section.

(o) The Board of Directors may not remove a Director without cause.

Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of the members present and voting at any meeting of the Board shall, in the presence of a quorum, decide its action. Abstentions shall count towards a quorum, but will not count in any other way.

Section 2(b). Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, with the exception of the Director who is the designee of the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York, shall be filled by the Board of Directors. The aforesaid vacancy shall be filled through the appointment of a Director, approved by a majority of

Section 6. Executive Committee.

The Board may elect from among its members an Executive Committee, consisting of not less than four nor more than seven directors, which shall include the President, Vice presidents, the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Board. Any vacancy occurring in the Executive Committee shall be filled by the Board of Directors.

The Executive Committee shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors from time to time shall prescribe. The director who is the designee of the Commissioner of Housing shall, at all times, be entitled to be a member of the Executive Committee.

Section 7. Other Committees. The Board of Directors may from time to time appoint committees with such powers and duties as it shall determine. Such committees may include cooperators other than Board members. The Board shall nominate a specific person to head a specific committee, who may be a cooperator other than a Board member, except for the Budget and Legal & Management Committees, which must have Board members as heads, which nomination shall be subject to Board Approval.

Section 8. Duties and Powers. The Board of Directors shall have the entire charge of the property, interests, business and transactions for the conduct of its Meetings and management of the corporation as it may deem proper, not inconsistent with law or these By-Laws, or the Declaration of Purposes as stated in ARTICLE I. It is therefore, incumbent upon the Board of Directors to inform and advise the cooperator-shareholder of its on-going activities and decisions in a regular systematic manner.

The Board of Directors shall conduct a roll call vote on all resolutions, motions, budgetary/financial matters and commercial lease approvals and renewals. All commercial leases and renewals are subject to the Board’s advice and consent. A voice or general consent vote can be taken on non-monetary business or on monetary business up to $10,000.00. Among the Board’s various duties shall be insuring that verbatim or electronic minutes are taken at all board and stockholder’s meetings.

In order to foster the cooperative principals of the corporation and aid in communication by the Board to the Cooperators, the Board shall use its best efforts to schedule quarterly information meetings in each of the groups circles and further provide periodic availability of Management and staff to the cooperators either in the community rooms or in the circles.

A Board member having an interest in a commercial lease, or who has a member of his immediate family who has an interest in a commercial lease, may not vote on any matters or resolutions regarding, issuance, approval, renewal, etc., affecting the lease.

The Board may conduct a vote on a motion by telephone provided that the President certifies that the issue is one that cannot await the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting and further provided that at least a majority of all

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Entire Set of By-Laws of Rochdale Village, Inc. Board Members vote in the affirmative for the motion. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for publishing an updated set of Rochdale Village, Inc.’s by-laws in the monthly Rochdale Village Bulletin, in August of each year.

The results of all telephone votes taken by the Rochdale Board of Directors shall be read into the verbatim minutes at the first regular board meeting following that vote.

ARTICLE IV OFFICERS Section 1.

Election. The Board of Directors at its first meeting after the election of directors in each year shall elect from its number a President, and shall also elect a Vice President, a Secretary and Treasurer. It may elect an Assistant Secretary and an Assistant Treasurer, and such other officers as, in its discretion the needs of the corporation may from time to time require.

Section 2.

Term of Office. All officers of the corporation shall be elected to hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the Board of Directors, and any vacancy occurring in the office the President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary or any other office shall be filled by majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 3.

President.

The President, in the absence of the Chairperson of the Board, shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall act as Chairperson and call to order all meetings of the Stockholders. Subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors, the President shall have the general management of the affairs of the Corporation and perform all duties incidental to his office, but in no event shall he enter into any binding contracts or agreements without the express approval of the Board of Directors.

Section 4.

Vice President. The Vice-President shall, in the absence, disability or incapacity of the President, have the powers and perform the duties of the President, and those which the Board of Directors may assign to him from time to time.

Section 5.

Secretary.

The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Meetings of the directors and stockholders; shall attend to the serving of the notices of the Meetings of the directors and stockholders; shall affix the seal of the corporation to such certificates, documents and papers as may require it, except that from time to time the Board of Directors may direct such seal to be affixed by any other officer or officers; shall have charge of the stock certificate book and of such other books and papers as the Board of Directors may direct; shall attend to such correspondence as may be assigned to him, and shall perform all the other duties incidental to his office and those which the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

Section 6.

Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall have the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the corporation shall deposit the same in the name of the corporation in such bank or banks as the directors may designate.

He may be required by the Board of Directors to give such bonds as it shall determine for the faithful performance of his duties.

Section 7.

Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Treasurer shall respectively, in the absence, disability or incapacity of the officer to whom he is an assistant, have the powers and perform the duties of such officer, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned them from time to time by the Board of Directors. They may be required by the Board of Directors to give such bonds as it shall determine, for the faithful performance of their duties.

Section 8.

Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Board shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the President and shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors.

Section 9.

Other Officers. Other officers and members of the Board of Directors shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be assigned to them from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Section 10.

Removal of Officers.

A majority vote of all Directors will be sufficient to remove officers of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee members.

ARTICLE V OPERATION OF THE PROJECT AS A COOPERATIVE Subject to the provisions of the statute, the corporation will operate the project as a cooperative, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Housing and in accordance therewith shall pay, or allow as and when determined by the Board of Directors, after the payment of obligations, expenses, taxes, and assessments, or after making suitable provision therefore, a rebate or rebates of rent to each cooperator in proportion to the rental payments made by him during the period in respect of which such rent rebate or rebates are allowed or paid. The monthly rentals paid by the cooperators shall be deemed to be payment on account of their annual rental obligation, which shall be finally determined by the Board of Directors in the light of each year’s operating expenses, subject, however, in all respects to the Approval of the Commissioner of Housing.

ARTICLE VI SIGNATURE OF INSTRUMENTS Checks, notes, drafts and orders for the payment of money and obligations of the

corporation, and all contracts, mortgages, deeds and other instruments, except as otherwise in these by-laws provided, shall be signed by such officer, officers, individual or individuals as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

to do so has accrued, then and in that event said retiring shareholder must again notify the corporation of his intent to transfer his shares and he shall again be bound by the provisions of Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this ARTICLE VII.

ARTICLE VII CAPITAL STOCK

(e) If in any case the retiring shareholder, after becoming bound to sell, convey or transfer his shares to this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation, defaults in transferring said shares, this corporation or such other corporation as may be designated by this corporation shall, after notice to and approval by the Commissioner of Housing, hold the purchase money in trust for the retiring share-holder or his executors, administrators or assigns, and shall substitute the name of the purchaser upon the books of the company in place of the name of the retiring shareholder. After the name of the purchaser has been entered on the books of the corporation in the exercise of the aforesaid powers, the validity of the proceedings shall not be questioned by any person and the corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation shall be deemed and taken to be the owner of such shares.

Section 1. Certificates. Certificates of stock shall be numbered and issued in consecutive order, shall be signed by the President or the Vice-President and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, and sealed with the seal of the corporation, and in appropriate books or record shall be registered the name of the person owning the shares represented by each certificate, the number of such shares and the date of issue.

Section 2.

Transfers. (a) No shares of this corporation shall at any time be sold, assigned, hypothecated, alienated or transferred in any respect whatsoever by any stockholder to any person or corporation so long as this corporation or such person or corporation as may be designated by the corporation is willing to purchase such shares of stock and to pay the par value of such shares of stock, unless this corporation or such person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation consents in writing in each case to said sale, hypothecation, alienation or transfer. (b) In order to ascertain whether this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation is willing to purchase any shares, the person proposing to transfer shares shall give notice in writing to this corporation that he desires to transfer the said shares. Such notice shall constitute this corporation an agent for the sale of such share to this corporation or to such person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation. (c) If this corporation, within a period of ninety (90) days after the receipt of such notice, indicates its willingness or the willingness of such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation, to purchase said shares and shall give notice thereof in writing to the retiring shareholder, the latter shall be bound within thirty (30) days thereafter to transfer such shares to this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation upon payment and receipt of the price herein provided. (d) Upon the expiration of said ninety (90) days, if the retiring shareholder be not notified of the willingness of this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation to purchase his shares, the said retiring shareholder shall have the right to sell or to offer for sale his said shares to any person or persons willing to buy them, except that if the said shareholder does not exercise the right granted herein to sell to any person willing to purchase within a period six months after his right

Section 3. Anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding, no shares in this corporation shall at any time be sold, assigned, hypothecated, alienated or transferred in any respect whatsoever by the shareholder unless he at the same time transfers as a unit all shares owned or held by him at that time.

Section 4. The corporation shall have a lien upon the shares of stock of any shareholder and upon all moneys due and owing by the corporation to any shareholder for any and all debts owed to the corporation by such shareholder. The directors may refuse to approve a transfer of any shares upon which the corporation has such a lien.

Section 5. As used in this Article the words, “shares of stock” shall include any interest in the corporation, and the “shareholders” shall include the owner or holder of any such interest.

ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS The By-Laws of the Corporation may be amended, repealed or altered, in whole or in part at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a vote of 2/3 of the entire existing Board or at a meeting of the Shareholders by a majority vote of all existing shareholders.

ARTICLE IX SEAL The seal of the corporation shall be circular in form and shall bear the name of the corporation, the words “Corporate Seal”, the year of incorporation, and the words “New York” as follows:

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2015

Meeting began: 7:45 p.m.

Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Lisa Stark - President Jean Randolph-Castro - 1st Vice President Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President (left 10:15 p.m.)

Talib Bey - 3rd Vice President Joe Evans - 4th Vice President David Jeffries - Secretary (not present) Gary Hawkins - Treasurer (not present) Joyce Williams - Director (interim Secretary) Yvonne Breiner - Director (arrived 8:10 p.m. left 9:00)) Stacey Francis - Director Jean Hall - Director Tracey Irvin - Director (left 9:40 p.m.)

Earl Roberts - Director (left 10:25 p.m.)

Kamal Saleem - Director Also present Alex Freedman - Assistant General Manager, MSI Real Estate Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager, RVI Corey Jones - Director, Maintenance William Greenspan, Esq., Corporate Counsel (present)

Darius George - Controller (not present) Raphael Wilkins - Assistant Controller (not present) John Skinner - Chief, Public Safety Alfred E. Smith - President, House Congress The agenda for the evening: 1. Roll Call 2. Motions requiring board action 3. Minutes by Secretary and Correspondence 4. Reports: • Manager’s Report • Legal • President • Treasurer 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Adjournment 8. Cooperators’ Session (30 minutes) The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting.

Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached.

There were (11) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions).

Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to begin cooperators’ session.

Community Relations Committee Minutes for Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Meeting attendees by: Community Relations Committee - Attendance Sheet forwarded Time: Called to order: 7:30 p.m.

Finished Business: Family Fun Day Saturday August 22nd, 2015 Thanks to all the Volunteers: -

Adjourned: 9:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Chairman, Jean Randolph-Castro

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Meeting was opened by Chairman, Jean Castro

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Jean Randolph-Castro

Unfinished Business: Family Fun Day Action Items:

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A Special Thank You: -

• Assignments were made for the Committee Members.

• T-Shirts were ordered for the Committee Members.

Progress: • • • • •

Mr. Talib Bey will mind the grill.

Mr. Mario Turner will distribute the Icees.

Ms. Mary Richardson and Ms. Debbie Brown will serve the children hot dogs, burger & juices, starting at 1:30pm.

Ms. Mary Ingram, Ms. Margaret Cummings and Ms. Gwen Henderson will serve the seniors & disabled, starting at 12:30 p.m..

Sizes have been submitted.

Betty Hubbard & Betty Williams from the Senior Center for helping to serve the seniors & the disabled.

Artia Bey & Moses Turner, the daughter and son of Board Members Mr. Talib Bey & Mr. Mario Turner, for partaking in serving the Icees.

Monica Mathelier, from the Community Center, & her son for helping with the Art Activity Table.

Jasmine Coward & Tina Young for the decorations.

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Board Office Secretary Ms. Hernandez, along with her sister, for volunteering their help.

Betty Smith for donating the cakes for the Senior and Disabled Luncheon.

Also, DJ Kendu and Walter did a great job with the Music and Face Painting.

The collaboration of teamwork amongst everyone involved in Family Fun Day was awesome. Great Team. Great Success. Thank you all, job well done.

Next Meeting will be held: Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month Jean Randolph-Castro, Chairman Eddie Douglass, Co-Chair Tina Young, Secretary

Dear Cooperators, Thank You for your support and cooperation. I am taking this time out to thank all of you publicly for a beautiful, peaceful and enjoyable Family Day. This year we had hundreds of cooperators on the grounds, along with our children, having family fun & enjoying our property. What a beautiful sight. I am humbly grateful. It is very touching to see each and every one of you join together as one family and respect each other. Everyone was organized while enjoying our annual Family Day. Thank you again, love & peace. Hope to see you all next year. Regards, Jean Randolph-Castro, Community Relations Chairperson

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Youth Planning Committee Minutes for August 7, 2015, 8/14/15, 8/21/15 (CANCELED), and 8/28/15 (CANCELED)

Mario Turner

Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee Meeting Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.

Agenda: Discussion on events planned for the Rochdale Village Community and developing a list of activities that promotes education, and Youth Development.

OLD BUSINESS: Reading under the Stars - The schedule for this activity is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes.

Game Night - The schedule for this activity is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes.

Tee-Ball Clinic - Tee-Ball Clinic was initiated on April 4, 2015 and was expected to end on July 18, 2015. The Tee-Ball Clinic was extended based on new registrars and the request of the participating Rochdale residents. The Tee-Ball Clinic will extend into the month of August 2015.

Family & Friends Day - Family & Friends Day is scheduled for August 22, 2015. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to request funds for the distribution of ices during the Family and Friends Day Event in August 2015.

Movie Night - The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to offer Movie Night during the Summer Months. The schedule for Movie Night is listed below in the “Upcoming Events” section.

Tee-Ball Clinic Barbeque 2015 - The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a barbeque for the participants in the TeeBall Clinic. The Chairman, Mr. Turner will submit a resolution for review to the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Management.

Youth Planning Committee Events - In addition to the annual events hosted by the Youth Planning Committee, the committee is exploring new events and activities to bring to Rochdale Village for the upcoming quarter.

Family Zumba - Mr. Turner is proposing to initiate a Family Zumba event on August 15th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to be reviewed by Legal, Management and the RVI Board Members.

Basketball Clinic - Mr. Turner amended his initial proposal for a Basketball Clinic due to the schedule. Mr. Turner is proposing to initiate a free Basketball Clinic from August 8th, 2015 to August

29th, 2015 on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m..

Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to be reviewed by Legal, Management and the RVI Board Members.

Boxing Program - The Youth Planning Committee has amended the initial proposal for Boxing. The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to offer Boxing Training Instruction for the Youth of Rochdale Village as well as a Boxing Fitness Program. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors.

Spoken Word - The Youth Planning Committee is working on an initiative to include Spoken Word, a Poetry Slam and Poets and Painters night. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution for review to the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Management.

NEW BUSINESS There were no submissions or new proposals for new business for the month of August.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Tee Ball Clinic April 4th, 2015 to July 18th, 2015 (Extended to August 2015) Movie Night - TBD Game Night - TBD The Share Zone & Young Artists Club - Registration begins August 28, 2015 Reading Under the Stars - TBD Family Zumba August 15, 2015 Basketball Clinic - August 8th, 2015 to August 29th, 2015 RESOLUTIONS: There were no new submissions of resolutions or proposals for the month of August.

PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations. All presentations for Youth Planning Committee that are directed to developing programming initiatives will be forwarded to the Youth Council and the Community Center Committee for review. The proposals will be forwarded to Management and the Board of Directors based on the recommendations from the Community Center Committee.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, COMMENTS AND OPEN DISCUSSION: There was no Q&A addressed at this time. All Comments, Questions and Answers were addressed during the course of the meeting specifically pertaining to the topics addressed.

Meeting Adjourned - 8:30 p.m.

Rochdale Village parks and playgrounds are open from dawn to dusk daily.

Please supervise underage children while in the parks at all tmes.

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R45-15:

WHEREAS, Lawson’s Barber Shop lease is to be renewed Talib Bey

FOR

Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Randolph-Castro

with a five (5) year lease; and

Joe Evans

WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached,

Lisa Stark

Mario Turner

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lawson’s Joyce Williams Barber Shop lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Stacey Francis

Moved by: Lisa Stark

Jean Hall

FOR

Joe Evans

Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark

ABSTAIN

Tracey Irvin

Clifton Stanley Diaz

ABSENT

Stacey Francis Yvonne Breiner

Gary Hawkins

Kamal Saleem David Jeffries Mario Turner Seven for, two against, three abstentions, three absent; motion passes.

ABSTAIN

Tracey Irvin R47-15:

Earl Roberts

WHEREAS, OB’s Bakery, Inc. lease is to be renewed with

Yvonne Breiner

Kamal Saleem

Earl Roberts

Joyce Williams

Jean Hall

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Talib Bey

AGAINST

ABSENT

a five (5) year lease; and Gary Hawkins

David Jeffries Nine for, three abstentions, three absent; motion passes.

WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the OB’s Bakery, Inc. lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

R46-15:

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

WHEREAS, Roshni Gourmet, Inc. d/b/a Kelly’s lease is to Seconded by: Talib Bey be renewed with a five (5) year lease; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached.

Talib Bey

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roshni Joe Evans

FOR

Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis

Gourmet, Inc. d/b/a Kelly’s Lease is approved by the Rochdale Tracey Irvin

Jean Randolph-Castro

Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Earl Roberts

Kamal Saleem

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Lisa Stark

Mario Turner

Seconded by: Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

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ABSTAIN

(49) former cooperators files that were submitted for collection in

Jean Hall

the amount of $363,140.67 are deemed to be unrecoverable;

Yvonne Breiner

ABSENT

WHEREAS, BGL conducted all necessary collection

Gary Hawkins procedures to determine the collectability of the accounts; and

David Jeffries

WHEREAS, BGL has confirmed that recoveries of the

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

debts are unlikely based on information obtained during their investigation and the agency recommends that the accounts be

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charged off as bad debt expense.

WHEREAS, Marlene Reynolds-Cox, D.D.S. lease is to be renewed with a two (2) year lease; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to New York State Homes and Community Renewal regulation

WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached.

1727-4.13, that the Board of Directors authorize management to

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marlene charge off the amount of $363,140.67.

Reynolds-Cox, D.D.S. lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Moved by: Lisa Stark Inc. Board of Directors.

Seconded by: Joyce Williams

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Seconded by: Lisa Stark

Talib Bey Joe Evans Tracey Irvin

FOR

Joe Evans Clifton Stanley Diaz Earl Roberts

Earl Roberts Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

Stacey Francis Mario Turner Jean Randolph-Castro

Kamal Saleem Stacey Francis

Mario Turner Kamal Saleem

Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Jean Hall

ABSENT

Yvonne Breiner Jean Randolph-Castro

Gary Hawkins

Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

AGAINST Jean Hall

ABSTAIN

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Gary Hawkins

Yvonne Breiner

FOR

Tracey Irvin

ABSENT

David Jeffries

David Jeffries Eight for, three against, two abstentions, two absent; motion

Eleven for, two abstentions, two absent; motion passes.

passes.

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WHEREAS, the corporation received confirmation from

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”) and Local

the collection agency BGL Credit, Ltd. (“BGL”) that forty-nine 94, I.U.O.E. are parties to a Collective Bargaining Agreement

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which expires on August 31, 2015;

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WHEREAS, the parties have met and are adopting

WHEREAS, a gas smell was reported in Building #1 at

the modifications provided in a Memorandum of Agreement Rochdale Village; (“MOA�);

WHEREAS, National Grid performed tests which led to the

WHEREAS, the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement discovery of trace gas leaks in the meter room and crawl space; amend the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement which expires August 31, 2015;

WHEREAS, Building #1 was shut down on an emergency basis;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale

WHEREAS, Noble Mechanical Corp. was approved by

Board of Directors hereby approves the terms of the MOA in the Board as the lowest responsible bidder to perform work on substantially the same form as attached hereto; and

previous gas leaks;

BE IT RESOLVED, Lisa Stark, President, is hereby

WHEREAS, Noble Mechanical Corp. was called in on an

authorized to execute in the name of and on behalf of Rochdale emergency basis to complete the repair, which involved entering and to take from time to time, any other actions which such officer all two hundred and ninety-three apartments, running new lines shall, in her discretion, determine to be necessary or appropriate and installing new gas valves where necessary; and to effect the agreement

WHEREAS, there were more risers replaced in this

contemplated by the MOA.

building than in the last few buildings which were repaired, which

Moved by: Lisa Stark

increased the cost.

Seconded by: Joe Evans

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale FOR

Village, Inc. Board of Directors, approves payment to Noble

Talib Bey

Clifton Stanley Diaz Mechanical Corp. in the amount of $995,000 for completing

Joe Evans

Lisa Stark

Jean Randolph-Castro emergency repairs to the gas lines in Building #1.

Mario Turner Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

Joyce Williams

Seconded by: Lisa Stark

Yvonne Breiner Tracey Irvin

Stacey Francis

Gary Hawkins

AGAINST

Jean Hall Talib Bey

Earl Roberts Joe Evans

ABSTAIN

Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Stacey Francis Earl Roberts Mario Turner

Joyce Williams David Jeffries

Seven for, four against, two abstentions, two absent; motion Yvonne Breiner passes.

Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSENT

FOR

Tracey Irvin

ABSTAIN

Jean Hall Kamal Saleem

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ABSENT

Gary Hawkins

Seven for, five against, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.

David Jeffries

Nine for, four abstenstion, two absent; motion passes.

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Rochdale Village is required to remediate environmental issues

WHEREAS, bids for the replacement of ceilings in fifteen at two (2) dry-cleaners located in the malls; (15) buildings resulted in bids ranging in costs from $1,220,000 to $2,530,008;

WHEREAS, as part of the remediation, Rochdale entered the Brownfield Cleanup Program (“BCP”) through the Department

WHEREAS, the low bid was provided by Sigma Restoration of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”); and and Maintenance in the amount of $1,220,000; and

WHEREAS, under the BCP, Rochdale must (1) investigate

WHEREAS, the Architect, Robert J. Stahl has reviewed and (2) remediate any environmental impacts at the dry-cleaners; all bids and provided a formal recommendation letter in favor of hiring Sigma Resotration and Maintenance.

WHEREAS, bids for the investigation were sought, resulting in bids ranging in cost from $114,300 to $193,300;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale

WHEREAS, the low bid provided by GC Environmental

Village, Inc Board of Directors accept the proposal from Sigma was disqualified because they do not have adequate experience Restoration and Maintenance at a cost of $1,220,000 subject to working with the BCP and Tenen Environmental, LLC was approval from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal. deemed the lowest responsible bidder; and Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz

WHEREAS, following the results from the investigation,

Seconded by: Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

the Board may need to evaluate bids for remediation.

FOR

Joe Evans Lisa Stark

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Clifton Stanley Diaz Village, Inc. Board of Directors accept the proposal from Tenen Jean Randolph-Castro Environmental, LLC in the amount of $154,600.

Joyce Williams

Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro

Yvonne Breiner Tracey Irvin

AGAINST

Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Earl Roberts Joe Evans

Jean Randolph-Castro

Mario Turner

Joyce Williams

ABSENT

FOR

Jean Hall Talib Bey

Lisa Stark

Stacey Francis

Gary Hawkins

Mario Turner Moved by: Lisa Stark

Stacey Francis David Jeffries Kamal Saleem

AGAINST

Tracey Irvin

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ABSTAIN

Yvonne Breiner

review the Rules and Procedures or discuss the legalities of any Jean Hall of the matters involving the Election and Annual Meeting, and

Earl Roberts

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. is facing the distinct

Gary Hawkins

ABSENT

possibility that it will not have its Annual Meeting for the first David Jeffries time since at least 1988, because of the failure to produce to the

Seven for, three against, three abstentions, two absent; motion Board for approval, Proper Procedures, Administrative Schedule, passes.

a Notice of Annual Meeting and an Election Company proposal.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board

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of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc., in order to insure that there

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors appointed an Election is in fact an Annual Meeting in 2015, hereby approves and adopts Committee consisting of Earl Roberts, Jean Castro and Yvonne the Election Procedures and Administrative Schedule submitted Breiner at the Board Meeting of May, 2015 and tasked the by General Counsel for the 2015 Annual Stockholders Meeting Election Committee to prepare proposed Procedures for the 2015 and Election of Board of Directors.

Annual Meeting and Election of Board Members, together with an Moved by: Lisa Stark Administrative Schedule and obtain proposals from an Election Seconded by: Joe Evans.

Company, and

FOR

WHEREAS, Yvonne Breiner and Earl Roberts first tried Talib Bey

Clifton Stanley Diaz

to get in touch with Jean Castro to set up a meeting on June 12, Joe Evans

Jean Randolph-Castro

2015, for that weekend, for which she was not available, and

Lisa Stark

Mario Turner

WHEREAS, Yvonne Breiner submitted to counsel on Joyce Williams Monday morning, June 15, 2015, a request to have an RFP

prepared by June 16th utilizing procedures that were both not Stacey Francis called for under the law and bylaws, nor approved by the Board Tracey Irvin of Directors and the Board was so advised a the Legal and Management Meeting on June 16, 2015, and

Jean Hall Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN

Earl Roberts

WHEREAS, counsel had indicated to the Committee Members and the Board that he would be available to discuss any

AGAINST

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner

Gary Hawkins

of these matters as far back as May of 2015, and again reiterated David Jeffries that fact on June 16th at the Legal and Management Meeting and Seven for, four against, one abstention, threeabsent; motion further indicated that if it did not take place before he went on passes. vacation on June 25th, that he could meet as soon as he returned, but he received absolutely no request whatsoever to meet to either

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ABSENT

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors are required by the Yvonne Breiner bylaws to hold the Annual Meeting and Election of Directors Tracey Irvin each year, and

Gary Hawkins

David Jeffries

Ten for, one abstention, four absent; motion passes.

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the prior election company is in no position to handle the contract for Rochdale Village, Inc. for the purposes of running the election of Board Members, and

R56-15: The Environmental Conservation Committee wants to use this room 12/13 on Saturday, August 15th between the hours of

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has received in a 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. with a budget of $500 for refreshments to proposal from Honest Ballot Association, a copy of which is show environmental educational films dealing with water quality attached,

and waste management.

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Directors approves Moved by: Kamal Saleem the hiring of Honest Ballot Association, pursuant to the terms Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz attached hereto.

FOR

Moved by: Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

Seconded by: Joe Evans

Stacey Francis

Jean Hall

Kamal Saleem

Lisa Stark

Talib Bey Joe Evans

FOR

Clifton Stanley Diaz Mario Turner

Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

Mario Turner

Stacey Francis

Earl Roberts Yvonne Breiner

Joyce Williams David Jeffries

Jean Hall

Joyce Williams

ABSENT

Lisa Stark Gary Hawkins

ABSTAIN

Clifton Stanley Diaz

Joe Evans Tracey Irvin

Jean Randolph-Castro

Earl Roberts Eight for, seven absent; motion passes.

Meet CEO Paras Chhabra of Rochdale’s Sprint store

By Susan Van Brackle

H

ave you visited the new Sprint store in Rochdale Village Mall #1 yet?

Paras Chhabra, CEO of Product and Data Center Cellular Sprint, is getting acquainted with this community and wants Rochdale residents to know that his team is ready to be of service.

Mr. Chhabra has been in the cellular franchise business for over 14 years and is bringing his special brand of customer service experience to RV. The store is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. “We have hours that are very accommodating to the busy

schedules of mobile customers,” says Paras. All of our accessories are from original equipment manufacturers (OEM), we don’t carry any refurbs.”

According to Paras, “ He encourages residents to pay their bills at the store too. “Usually, bill pay is a $5.00 fee but the fee will be waived exclusively for Rochdale Village customers that provide valid proof of residence,” says Paras. During the bill pay session, Sprint representatives will also service phones by cleaning them with antibacterial sanitizers and provide a free battery charge.

Come and meet the Sprint team from Rochdale Village Mall #1 at their booths during the upcoming Fall Festival scheduled for Sunday, September 13 - rain or shine.

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