THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 49. No. 8
August 2013
SERVING OVER 25,000 COOPERATORS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
inside
Queens Public Libraries survive the chopping block - page 3
last call for the RV film contest
RV Breakfast & School Lunch Programs Update - page 10
Final entries are due September 3rd. Is yours in? - page 3
FAFSA
GFCI Replacements Underway - page 3
Rochdale goes Poetry in Memorial - 25
RV’s Dalilah Muhammad wins silver in Moscow - p13
Back to School the
education
issue
what every family should know - page 10
Upcoming College Fairs for High School Seniors - page 11
President’s Message - Page 2 • Manager’s Report - Page 4 • Music Festival in Effect - Page 14 • National Night Out @ RV - Page 18
Rochdale Village Bulletin
Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,800 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: 718-2765700 ext. 336.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board David Jeffries President Janine Cross Vice Presidents Jean Castro Timothy Mercer Joe Evans Talib Bey Treasurer Eddie Douglass Assistant Treasurer Joseph Mathieu Secretary Tracey Irvin
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Talib Bey Janine Cross Edward Douglass Joe Evans David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Ronald Hollie Tracy Irvin Joseph Mathieu Timothy Mercer Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Ahmed White Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Joseph Mathieu Community Center Edward Douglass Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Janine Cross Maintenance Ahmed White Orientation Jean Randolph-Castro & Janine Cross Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent
August 2013
President’s Message
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— by Janine Cross
ccasionally,
I like to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going, but I’d also like to reflect on who we’re going with. As we th celebrate our 50 anniversary of cooperative living, this reflection is still apropos. Our diverse village provides a safe haven for our youth as well as our aging pioneers and we provide resources in support of all ages. Our Rochdale Village seniors are a viable part of our family and have taught and nurtured this community for decades. We respect them, and your Board is assuring provisions to keep vital programming alive even during tough economic times. We will be honoring our pioneers throughout our 50th anniversary celebrations, and
hope that all recognize the support they have lent to our community. Our Board members are also working diligently to bring programs to our youth. Programs that support healthy learning and activities are being provided. Management has also repaired or replaced several of our playgrounds and parks allowing for greater opportunity for outdoor recreation for our children and adults alike. We look forward to providing more opportunities for safe, pleasurable pastimes. The summer months bring a host of activities to our community. National Night Out highlighted the excellent work of our Public Safety department and how we can all contribute to a safer Rochdale. On the lighter
Janine Cross
side, we have the Music Festival and Family Day – a great opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family, and we are all looking forward to the Fall Festival in September. We are a dynamic and vibrant community through the strength of our diversity.
Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.
General Manager Marion Scott
Assistant Managers
Alex Freedman, MSI & Lynn Walker, RVI
Controller
Darius George
Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones
Security Chief Thomas Mason
the next meeting of the
Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco
rochdale village board of directors is
Human Resource Director
Monday, September 23, 2013
Elizabeth Goldsmith
General Counsel
William R. Greenspan
August 2013
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) being replaced at RV by Jonathan
A
Rosenberg
s part of the ongoing effort to update and improve Rochdale Village, electricians are going from apartment to apartment replacing the old two-pronged outlets with new three-pronged outlet plates. These three-pronged outlet plates are also known as Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) or Residual Current Devices. GFCIs are much safer than old outlets by reducing the likelihood of both electrical shock and electrical fires. The GFCIs are required by the State of New York and many cooperators still need to have their outlets upgraded. Rochdale Village electricians will be going from building to building on weekdays working backwards from
Circle Five to Circle One. Please refer to the posted signs in your respective buildings. There are also weekend hours on Saturdays from 7am-3pm for those cooperators who are not available during the week. Saturday upgrades will be available by appointment only. Please call your particular building’s group manager to make Saturday appointments.
Queens Public Libraries saved from severe budget cuts By Jonathan Rosenberg Queens public libraries were saved from severe budget cuts thanks in large part to the nearly 100,000 petitions signed by New Yorkers in support of their local libraries. The City of New York originally proposed a $29.6 million budget cut
Photo Credit: Billy Gold
to Queens Library beginning on July 1, 2013. The cuts would’ve forced the closure of numerous library branches in Queens, the loss of jobs for hundreds of library employees, and the end or reduction of library services in the community such as after-school programs and literacy classes. After the public show of
support, the City of New York agreed to provide $106 million in funding for New York City’s three public library systems for the 2014 fiscal year. The Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget will also include the restoration of cuts to childcare and after-school services.
Look Up! 50th Anniversary flags now grace Rochdale’s grounds By Lelio Dalencour
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s you walk across the Rochdale Village grounds, you will notice that 50th Anniversary flags now grace the lamp posts! The grounds crew recently installed the flags midmonth, which adds celebratory flare to the cooperative. The 50th Anniversary logo was designed by Rochdale Village resident Charles Dalencour, who entered and won the logo design contest. A similar contest is
being held for a 5-15 minute film documentary about the history of the complex. The winner will recieve a grand prize of $2,000. The flags serve as a highlight for the many Anniversary-themed events that are currently in progress, and will lead up to the gala celebration in RV’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Visit the Rochdale Bulletin Newspaper table during the Fall Festival on Sunday, September 8 to receive flyers, giveaways and to find out more about 50th Anniversary festivities.
Just another beautiful day in RV as the celebration continues! 50th Anniversary flags can now be seen throughout the grounds.
Management’s policy update on parking lot privilege suspension NOTICE Reminder, please be advised that cooperators with 30 days or more in payment arrears will lose their parking lot privileges. Senior citizens receive 5% off on Thursdays at IDEAL FOOD BASKET. See store for details
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August 2013
Monthly Report
-- by Marion Scott
General Manager’s Monthly Report for July 2013 There is progress on a few major projects at Rochdale, which we would like to highlight below.
The playgrounds outside of Circle 1, fully rebuilt and ready for play.
PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS The Board made it a priority to start to repair the parks this summer. Unfortunately, we do not have enough funds to do all the work we need this year, but we are starting to see some of the changes. This week the playgrounds behind Groups I and II were opened for the first time in years. The parks were repaved and new equipment was installed including all the necessary safety precautions. These repairs cost over $185,000 and there is more work to be done, but we are happy they are finally open. The basketball courts in Groups II and IV were also repaired including repaving uneven areas, removing tree intrusions and repainting the lines. These parks are looking better than they have in many years. Management will continue to work closely with the Board to make sure these improvements to our grounds and playgrounds are just the beginning of a multi-year project that will create safe and exciting areas for Rochdale’s children to play. SHOPPING MALLS Ideal Supermarket had a soft opening a few weeks ago and so far we have received good feedback. It was a long process to find an
operator for that store who would provide the food and services the community needs, but the team from Ideal is off to a good start. The Board has asked management to make shopping center upgrades a priority over the next year. We have begun the process of getting bids for new signage in both shopping malls and upgrading the interior of the Large Mall. In addition, we are making a big push to rent the second floor of the Large Mall. A broker has been retained and you should see more signs and information regarding this project in the coming months. BUILDING UPGRADES There are two (2) major projects underway in the buildings this summer. The first is the installation of secure storage rooms in the basement of all twenty (20) buildings by a company called Bargold. Cooperators will still be able to use the free storage rooms that are currently used for seasonal storage, but the secure storage spaces will be an added service for those who are interested. The price is $44 a month and there is a limited supply, so please make sure to reserve a space if you are interested. Bargold contact information is published in the Weekly Sheets and Bulletins. The second project in the buildings this summer is lobby repairs. For many years there has been an issue in the summer months with leaks in the lobby ceilings. We started work to permanently fix this problem. Although Rochdale does not have the funds to repair every lobby this year, we will continue to complete some lobbies every year until the upgrades are made in all the buildings. WELLS FARGO LOAN/ COMPLETED CAPITAL REPAIRS This summer was the 2nd anniversary of the loan Rochdale closed in 2011 and July 29th was the due date for many capital repair projects. We are happy to report that with the exception of a project in the power plant that has been delayed until the fall, all of these repairs
were completed on time and under budget. Wells Fargo was pleased with Rochdale’s progress including completion of the following: • New
Corridor Roofs that Connect 3 Sections in Every Building; • Replacing the Air Cooling Units in Every Building; • New Asphalt Ramps for Every Building; • Repairing Unsalable Units to make Every Apartment Usable; and • Repairing Cooling Tower 2 at the Power Plant. We are happy with the progress on all the projects listed above and we would like to thank the Rochdale staff for their help in moving forward on projects that have been dormant for a long time. We are looking
Bargold Storage Solutions forward to giving you updates as this works continues. SERVICE ANIMALS On April 25, 2013, HUD issued a notice which explains the obligation of housing providers under the Fair Housing Act and the American Disabilities Act with respects to animals that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in residential housing and housing related transaction based on race, color, sex, national origin, disability and familial status. This applies to housing regardless of the presence of federal financial assistance. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination
on the basis of disability in any program or activity; and pertains only to recipients of federal financial assistance. Americans with Disabilities Act (Title 11) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any housing provided by public entities, such as state and local governments; (Title 111) requires that public and common use areas at housing developments are accessible. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) revised ADA regulations limit the definition of “service animal” under the ADA to include only dogs and further define “service animals” to exclude emotional support animals. It should be noted that the more stringent laws apply and this new definition by the Department of Justice does not limit housing providers’ obligations to make reasonable accommodations for assistance animals under the FHA Act or Section 504. An assistance animal is not a pet. It is an animal that works, provides assistance, or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more symptoms or effects of a person’s disability. The staff will have to internalize the ADA regulations in order to evaluate any requests for a reasonable accommodation that are consistent with the law and meet the test for disability. The definition of “service animal” contained in the ADA regulations does not change or limit Rochdale Village’s obligation to grant reasonable accommodation requests for assistance animals in housing under either the FHA Act or Section 504. Under these laws, rules and/or policies must be modified to permit the use of an assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation in housing when necessary to allow a person with a disability to use and enjoy a dwelling, or may be necessary to allow an individual with a disability to participate in, or benefit from, any housing program or activity.
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Monthly Report
-- by Robert Woods
Contract Summary/Status — July 2013 Following is the Status of EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIRS: Schedule ‘B’ Projects: SHOPPING CENTER ELEVATOR: Project Completed. TURBINE GENERATOR #2 OVERHAUL (Power Plant): Project completed. BOILER/BURNERS (Power Plant): Engineer is developing plans and specifications for this project, which once received, will be submitted to the NYSHCR for approval to solicit bids. Intentions are to have this project bid out by the end of the fall season.
The Projects and Maintenance Departments inspected areas of concern and issued Purchase Orders to have repairs made to Buildings Numbers 7,11,13,14 & 16. CORRIDOR ROOF REPAIRS: All warranties have been submitted to the Projects Department by the Contractor. Xinos Construction Corp. continues to replace main canopy roofs, where necessary, at no charge to Rochdale Village. It is imperative that Cooperators, as well as Rochdale Village staff, exercise caution and be mindful of the potential to cause damage before nailing anything into the roofs.
existing emergency generator. ELECTRICAL WORK (Electrician): The Contractor, Northeast Electrical Contractors, is continuing work as per contract. POWER PLANT NEW WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: Projects Department is awaiting a decision by the Engineering firm supplying the units for cost savings. POWER PLANT SWEET WATER TANK: Contract documents sent to the NYSHCR for review and approval on 7/22/13.
EXCITER REPLACEMENT: POWER PLANT CONDENSATE All work on Phase 1 was completed TANK ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: during the spring shutdown. Phase Contract documents sent to the 11 is scheduled to commence during LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS: the fall shutdown. Project Management issued a Request for Proposal to have building lobby DIESEL ENGINE GENERATOR ceilings replaced. The scope of work OVERHAUL (Power Plant): includes: removal of existing ceiling Project placed on-hold pending tile, abate all pipe insulation in the resources to fund the work. ceiling, re-insulate all piping as instructed by Project Management I. Non Schedule B Projects: and furnish and install 2 X 2 eclipse LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 ceiling system. Proposals ranged in BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: Xinos Construction Corp. is cost from $37,500 to $59,523 per continuing repairs on facades of building. Sigma was the third (3rd) Buildings #1, 13 & 16. As work is lowest bidder at $40,875 per building. completed, the Consultant conducts The first and second low bidders did not include ceiling replacement a final inspection. in their bids, therefore; resulting in an incomplete bid. Sigma provided LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE 7 a complete bid, and as such, was THIRD PARTY CONSULTANT: The Board of Directors, at the July deemed the most responsible bidder. meeting, accepted via resolution The Board approved the hire of the Proposal from Robert J. Stahl Sigma Maintenance & Restoration Architect, P.C. in the mount of Corp. at the April 22, 2013 meeting. $560,000. The Firm will act as All bid documents were sent to the Third Party Consultant overseeing NYSHCR for review and approval the Façade repairs throughout the on 7/25/13. Complex. The Consultant is in the process of procuring Certificates BUILDING EMERGENCY of Insurance and the Contract GENERATOR UPGRADES A/E: Document which will be sent to NYSHCR approval was obtained Legal Counsel and the NYSHCR for on 7/26/13. Work is underway in Group 5 with emergency exit review and approval. signs and additional lighting to the
NYSHCR for review and approval on 7/22/13. CRAWL SPACE PIPING AND INTERIOR SPACE PIPING: Project pending NYSHCR approval of credentials submitted by Power Plant Director and Projects Director to oversee work. SITE UTILITIES/ UNDERGROUND PIPING: Project pending NYSHCR approval of credentials submitted by Power Plant Director and Projects Director to oversee work. COMPACTOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: Project placed on hold.
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August 2013
Controller’s Report -- by Darius George, Controller
Financial Overview - July 2013 The corporation is in the fourth month of its current fiscal year ending March 31, 2014. So far this year operating positions compares favorably to expected results. Year to date revenues are $24,058,138 compared to budget of amount of $24,150,521 a variance of 92,017 or .38% which is within acceptable tolerance. Rental losses from vacant units continue to decline due to proactive management. In the current period losses were $56,466 or 30.67% under budget. As of July 31 there were 57 vacant units in the complex. Reduced vacancy losses are a predictor of higher revenues with a possibility of improved cash position. Cash flows from apartment rental income are determined by collection policies.
Commercial revenues are below projected amount $123,846 due to commercial electric billing. The corporation is transitioning to new digital meter in all the stores. A pilot project is a place to evaluate its effectiveness. If successful it will be implemented in all the commercial stores. The project when completed is expected to increase revenue and reduce expenses by eliminating the need for an outside vendor to do meter readings. The projected annual savings in expenses is about $13,000. For the month of July operating expenses were $5,526,652. Year to date expenses are $21,037,778. Overall expenditures are in line with budgeted projections with some exceptions. Most of the exceptions
are in maintenance. The exceptions are in electrical, domestic (cooking gas) lines and elevators. The elevator variance is due to mandated city testing. The other items reflect the age of the building and the need for constant repairs to components of the property that either reached or past their useful lives. Net income for the period was $3,020,726 or $135,478 better than forecast. The corporation had $5,995,718 in liquid funds to finance its current obligations. The corporation’s current working capital position is good. One area of concern is the high amount of current receivable which totals $1,611,889 for residential and $170,032 for commercial tenants. Management has taken action to reduce the
receivable by implementing the chronic payer rule. The chronic non payer rule in combination with other policies has reduced the current residential receivables from a high of about $2,100,000 to the current $1,611,889. All the financial indicators show that in the short-term the corporation is well positioned to provide important services to the shareholders. The larger picture is its long-term viability given age of the building and the need to replace major components parts such as plumbing and convectors to name a few. The Board of Directors and management are discussing and investing in alternatives to address the long-term needs of the corporation.
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Controller’s Report
-- by Darius George, Controller Summary of Corporate Funds Cash Receipts & Disbursements - July 31, 2013 at July 31, 2013 EXHIBIT I
EXHIBIT I
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OPENING CASH BALANCE
$
5,105,358
RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Community Center Programs/Rentals Section 8 Rent Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Rooftop leasing- Wireless communications Laundry income Ground lease Parking lots transmiters Bulletin Ads Vending machine Trnasfer from Brokerage account Pension Plan reimbursement Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations
5,481,109 338,839 3,592 5,100 2,146 56,565 100,948 6,028 590,000 2,400 1,040 2,450 1,518 80,458 58,636 3,158 6,733,987 29,425 11,809,920
OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Other office expense Office supplies Equipment leasing Data processing fees Postage & Delivery Telephone Information Technology Legal Audit Collection expense Other professional services Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 EXHIBITorI less) Total Administrative Expenses
51,350 6,348 4,991 1,883 22,613 8,980 7,815 23,599 110,913 31,103 33,615 741 303,951
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Unifrom & cleaning Cleaning supplies Other Janitorial Expenses Exterminating Rubbish removal Compactor expense Compactor bags Landscaping Lawn sprinkler system Ground equipment Parking lots expense Penalties and violations Office equipment leasing Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Equipment & small tools Licenses and permits Carpentry supplies Electrical supplies Door repairs and controls Keys and locks Bathroom supplies Floor tiles Convector supplies Plumbing supplies Windows and blinds Paint and glass supplies Other Maintenance & Operating Expenses Contracted Services - Intercom - Electrical - Plumbing - Elevator - Floor Repairs - Bathtub glazing - Apartment repairs - Apartment restoration - Painting public hallway - Carpet cleaning - Pump and Roof fans Building repairs- Façade and mansonry Repaving building ramps Playground equipment Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) Total Maintenance Expenses
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973 1,311 6,056 9,675 20,196 17,311 1,300 5,563 1,525 2,156 1,664 3,655 33,655 5,831 1,388 3,836 70,272 64,056 52,418 4,710 122,294 186,023 4,700 541,926 2,237 1,164,730
PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Paid detail officers Radio maintenance Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Surveillance system Office equipment leasing Uniform and cleaning Paid Detail administrative expense Other security expenses Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses
31,640 2,511 6,457 1,589 2,925 2,714 489 48,324
POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - Oil Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Fuel - Cooking gas Water and sewer- mall Water and sewer Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Unifrom and cleaning Licenses and permits OSHA compliance Turbine generator Boiler Cooling Tower Dual temperature CS- Consultants CS- Electrical Distribution System CS- Building maintenance Meter reading services Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses
COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Equipment Ouside labor expense Furnishing & Fixtures Security refund Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) Total Community Center Expenses EXHIBIT I
890,074 27,489 9,360 124,205 4,037 5,300 6,435 22,875 1,189 989 1,091,952
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BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Election expense Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc Bulletin expense
PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Federal unemployment tax State unemployment tax Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility tax Workers compensation Transfer to Payroll account Refund of past cooperators equity Disbility premium Deposit- Landlord Tenant Attorney Replacement reserve Contingency reserve Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow Flex Spending contribution Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance 401k employee contributions NYS sales tax Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance
1,500 1,328 2,828
13,199 13,334 5,851 32,384
1,358,751 122,696 1,288 7,033 14,263 2,868 23,573 17,570 7,270 1,665 125,000 70,000 616,950 261,048 220,687 6,000 206,854 98,226 56,035 10,423 3,228,199 5,872,369 $5,937,551
1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds
EXHIBIT I
Page3 5,937,511 28,669 19,782 5,985,962
2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds
1,517,054 4,329 540,500 2,061,883
3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Capital Improvement Equity Replacement Reserve - Checking Completion Repair Escrows Total Escrow Funds
8,515,884 110,582 15,050 9,943,355 18,584,871
4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Vapor intrusion Soil and Groundwater remediation Debt Service Escrow- Wells Fargo Securities Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS
651,287 1,090,784 375,483 725,345 3,609,839 6,452,738 33,085,454
$
The corporation cash, investments and escrow balances as of July 31, 2013 was $33,085,454.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $5,850,962.00. The following accounts are encumbered:
(a) Debt Service escrows (b) Self Insurance (c) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (d) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (e) Capital Improvement Equity (f) Completion Repair Escrow (g) Real Estate Tax Escrow (h) Insurance Escrow (i)Environmental escrow
3,609,839 1,521,383 8,665,934 540,500 110,582 9,943,355 651,287 1,090,784 1,100,828 27,234,492
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 claim below the company liability insurance retention program. The debt service, insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were created under the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.
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August 2013
Controller’s Report -- by Darius George, Controller
Accounts Receivable Activity - July 2013 Description
Arrears
Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess NG Check Fee Others Totals
3,186,434.60 428,235.52 (1,165.53) 134,982.35 86,990.99 4,439.80 22,160.65 59,345.44 951,795.28 70,809.79 75,724.59 4,677.87 1,573,980.09 6,598,411.44
Charges 5,360,297.74 25,976.79 281,284.87 101,500.00 239,669.51 17,771.40 6,026,500.31
1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 59,071.22 b)Section 8 subsidy 33,428.78 c)SCRIE subsidy 63,120.64 d)DRIE subsidy 8,092.41 e)STAR 200.44 f)Bad debt & other adjustments 1,156.37 165,069.86
Tenant Arrears Report Ending July 31, 2013 CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for One month Two months
505
201,872.52
18
Three months
291
150,532.25
13
Four months
229
100,677.61
3
5-12 months
485
462,302.25
7
12+ months
384
398,407.54
5
1,611,908.94
46
PAST TENANTS In arrears for -
1,933
Tenants Amount Due 298,116.77
Commercial Number 44
One month
Residential Number 53
Two months
59
57,670.13
1
Three months
53
64,869.44
1
Four months
46
48,222.15
1
5-12 months
110
411,603.93
2
12+ months
520
4,253,953.05
6
Sub-Total
640
4,902,459.02
6
GRAND TOTALS
Tenants Amount Due 66,140.32
6,514,367.96
(165,069.86) 50,799.72 740.50 (15,585.17) 62,050.08 4,757.69 250.00 (79.88) (101,941.66) 15,900.00 5,125.00 599.18 218,405.87 75,951.47
Payments
Balance
5,183,604.51 5,876.91 26,717.29 259,877.87 29,631.58 3,707.51 100,197.58 70,310.24 14,251.74 5,178.19 640.62 239,800.92 5,939,794.96
3,198,057.97 473,158.33 (1,165.53) 140,804.18 119,409.49 5,489.98 23,713.07 59,265.56 1,019,212.89 72,458.05 75,671.40 4,636.43 1,570,356.44 6,761,068.26
2. Commercial arrears are $265,703.65 including electricity balance of $119,409.09 and water & sewer in the amount of $5,489.98 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total
1,440,034.45 10,927.93 (100,112.91) 103,057.91 104,032.75 12,416.31 1,570,356.44
Community Center Report For July 31, 2013
Residential Number 1,719
Sub-Total
Adjustments
Commercial Number
REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue
$
$
1,450.00 3,650.00 1,517.78 6,617.78
EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Recreation Specialist - Porters Programs Equipment leasing Outside Labor expense Repairs and maintenance Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)
$
$
7,039.47 2,320.93 20,606.00 629.48 675.00 23.93 31,294.81 (24,677.03)
Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $1,650.00 and made refunds of $1,500.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.
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Public Safety Report -- by Chief Thomas Mason
Public Safety Monthly Report July 2013 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of July 2013. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.
criminal activity, possession of controlled substance, and illegal occupant. One male is a Rochdale resident.
July 20, 2013 – Bldg. #12 Apartment, RV Officers responded to a domestic LOITERING: dispute call; the female victim stated her husband threatened her with a During the month of July 2013, the Public Safety Department has continued machete and axe; the male was arrested and taken to the 113th Pct. upon the to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers NYPD arrival for further investigation; no other information given. Is a responded to a total of one hundred seventy (170) complaints of loitering Rochdale resident. which were resolved as follows: July 31, 2013 – Bldg. #9 Lobby, a RV Officer observed three males loitering 1. Conditions corrected – one hundred-six (106) loiterers complied with in the lobby; upon officer instruction to leave the area; two males complied and one refused; after officer requested identification the male fled; a RV officer’s directive to leave. 2. Unfounded – sixty-four (64) loitering complaints (officers responded but Officer and Paid Detail Officer detained the male in front of the building; violations were issued for loitering, failure to comply, and disorderly no loiterers were present) conduct. Is a Rochdale resent. 3. Violations issued – four (4) loitering violations was issued
During the month of July the following arrests were affected: July 31, 2013 – Back Gate, a known male was arrested based on reviewing
DVR footage for stealing an I-Pod from a complainants motorcycle parked There were a total of 18 arrests and 2 in-house detained for the month at the back gate; the male was detained and transported to the 113th Pct.; he of July 2013; the incidents are as follows: was charged with Petit Larceny. Not a Rochdale resident. Arrests for July 2013 (18 arrests and 2 in-house detained) July 6, 2013 – Behind Bldg. #5, RV Officers responded to a call about a male causing public alarm while blocking pedestrian traffic; upon arrival the male refused to comply; he was detained and issued a C-Summons for disorderly conduct. Is a Rochdale resident. July 7, 2013 – Rear of Bldg. #18, a RV Officer observed a male and female in a dispute; the female stated the male was harassing her and she had an order of protection against him; the male was detained due to his alcohol level and refusal to follow officers instructions; after further investigation there was no order of protection filed; the male was released in good physical condition and issued violations for failure to comply, disorderly conduct, and verbal harassment. Is a Rochdale resident. July 9, 2013 – Bldg. #20 M-Door, a RV Officer observed three males in the service hallway; they were advised of RV Rules and Regulation and asked to leave; one of the males refused to comply; when asked for identification the male became irate and a scuffle ensued; the male was arrested for disorderly conduct; he was transported to the 113th Pct. and issued a C-Summons for disorderly conduct; a violation was also issued for disorderly conduct. Is a Rochdale resident. July 16, 2013 – Ideal Supermarket, RV Officers responded to a call of shoplifters; the manager stated he was viewing two females shoplifting on the stores video surveillance; two females were questioned and found to have numerous store items in their pocketbooks; both females were detained and transported to the 113th Pct.; both were juveniles; their guardians were notified of the incident. Not Rochdale residents.
DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS = 76 TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 53 VIOLATIONS = 0
TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed eighteen (18) vehicles during the month of July for violation of parking rules on the complex. SPECIAL VERTICAL PATROL BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS: Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail unlawful activities and have been positively reinforced.
VERTICALS: 1112 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 3105 TOTAL: 4217
TOWING: 18 WARNINGS ISSUED: 26 ESCORTS: 125 SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 3095 MAINTENANCE CALLS: 352 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3447 INCIDENT REPORTS: 178 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 2689
18 July 17, 2013 – Bldg. # 6 and 7, while on patrol RV Officers observed ARREST(S): 2 the 113th Pct. affecting a forced entry for two apartments; six unknown N HOUSE DETAINED: individuals were taken into custody; no other information was given. TOTAL: 20 July 18, 2013 – Bldg. #6C Apartment, in accordance to an execution of a VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 109 warrant, two females and four males were found to be in possession of a CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 6 quantity of heroin, marijuana and a gravity knife; they were arrested and EVICTION(S): 3 transported to the 113th Pct. for processing; violations were also issued for Continued on page 21
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Construction sites are not playgrounds…
FAFSA-what every RV student and family should know By Jonathan Rosenberg Many students entering college this fall will work part-time jobs and share textbooks with friends to save money on the ever-growing expenses associated with higher education. The most expensive part of college undoubtedly is tuition, and for most students, even a full-time job won’t cover the costs of tuition. According to the Wall Street Journal, between 2010 and 2013 the cost of tuition for in-state students at state universities increased
6.7% to over $7,000 dollars a semester. For out-of-state students, the cost of college can easily top $17,000 dollars a semester. For many students, college would be prohibitively expensive if not for federal assistance, and many students are not aware just how much help the government can provide. The office of Federal Student Aid provides over $150 billion annually to over 15 million students attending college or trade schools. Through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid) many students can obtain financial assistance by simply filling out a free online application available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. For the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year, students can file for federal aid between January 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014, however many streams of federal aid are provided on a first come, first served basis. Once a student files a FAFSA, he/she must wait for the FAFSA to be processed and then he/she will receive an Expected Family Contribution
(EFC). Colleges and trade schools use the EFC to calculate how much aid a student will receive. Applicants can check the status of their FAFSA applications 7-10 days after the FAFSA has been filed by going to either www.fafsa.gov and clicking on “Start Here” to log in, or by contacting the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800433-3243 between the hours of 8 a.m.-11p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.
Fun learning programs that cultivate a love of writing By Jonathan Rosenberg You never know when a passion or hobby will lead to a fulfilling career, but often the journey begins with an internship or by volunteering. For those who love writing and the arts there is a great opportunity available to teenagers between the ages of 13-
18 to write about films, museums, theater, dance, music and anything artsy. The opportunity to write and get published as a freelance writer is being offered by High 5 in their Freelancer Corps program. Freelancers are required to write at least one 200-400 word review every other month about a music
act, dance, show, performance, or any experience that might interest other teenagers with a passion for the arts in New York City. Freelancers are required to see at least one show a month, and there will be a Freelancers Corps MeetUp scheduled for every other month. This will give all writers
a great chance to meet and talk with like-minded individuals. Anyone can sign up by sending an email titled “New Writer” in the subject line to diane@high5tix. org and please include your name, age, grade and school. For more information please contact Diane Exavier at 212-453-9485.
Back-to-School means Back-to-Safety on RV Grounds Children are some of our most important residents at the Rochdale Village complex. With no less than three schools bordering the cooperative, we must do our best to ensure that they are safe whenever improvements are being done on Rochdale grounds. Ongoing renovations often require that scaffolding, fencing or excavation work be performed. Rochdale’s Safety Director has you and your family in mind by presenting these safety tips for navigating work areas on RV’s grounds.
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Some general observations: • Children don’t recognize immediate hazards that can be on a work site. Parents/guardians underestimate the dangers that can sometimes exist on the property. All excavations are potential forts or swimming pools after a rain. Scaffolds/sidewalk sheds become gym sets. Workers that use loud, heavy machinery on the grounds may not hear children approaching. What’s more, machine operators are focused on performing their work safely instead of looking out
for children who aren’t supposed • Ask for regular public safety patrols to check any work areas to be there. under construction. • Heavy equipment operators sit up high, making it impossible for the • Please speak to children and young adults about the dangers of illegally driver to see a child. entering a construction site. Parents are encouraged to educate their Follow these safety tips while on children about the hazards they can RV grounds: be exposed to. The more we work • Inform children of the dangers of on informing our children, the work being done during the day. more we can expect them to abide • Notice whether contractors/ by the rules involving sites within workers have erected a site fence Rochdale Village. or caution tape for delineation. • Be aware of “No Trespassing” signs. • Pay attention to locked areas that Submitted by Safety Director are off limits to pedestrians or Herman Lessey RV residents.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch in area public schools
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emember the days when school lunch was free? Well, there’s no such thing as a free lunch anymore. By now, most parents have received the NYC Department of Education letter, which states that children in grades K-12 must pay $1.75 daily for their meals. This represents a price increase from the $1.50 paid previously.
The good news is that parents and/or guardians can complete an application online or by smart phones for free or reduced priced lunch and even breakfasts for their children at nyc.applyforlunch.com or via nyc.gov/accessnyc. The option also exists to complete a paper “School Meals” application by submitting it to the main office
of the child’s school. All applications must be received by the NYC Department of Education on or before September 30, 2013. For questions about the 2013-2014 free and reduced price meal application, call the school foods help desk at (877) 363-6325.
Remember kids, cross safely at the green - not in between
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September college fairs for future graduates
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ongratulations! Your child is a senior in high school, which means many exciting things are in store for them, and for you as the parent. In addition to prom plans, graduation portraits and of course the graduation ceremony itself, paramount is the consideration of future planning for your little scholar. A whirlwind of questions arises when it comes to helping children plan their next steps in life such as when to take the SAT’s? Which colleges are best suited for his or her educational goals? Should they commute to school or stay on campus? And, of course should your graduate-to-be they stay local or go out of state. To answer these and many more questions, perhaps attending a college fair can be helpful. Many are scheduled to take place between September and October 2013. College fairs provide families with an opportunity to visit a campus first and ask recruiters about, among other things, campus life, admission requirements, financial aid and educational majors to know whether it is the right fit for everyone involved. This list of college fairs is provided by the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation. Be sure to call the individual schools listed in order to make an appointment or to receive details about the college fair’s itinerary of events. A complete list of upcoming college fairs can be found at www.hesc.ny.gov. Here’s wishing you and your children the best school year ever!
Back-to-school holidays/breaks/conferences this fall
By Jonathan Rosenberg
The beginning of a new school year can be quite a stressful time for parents, students, and even teachers. The weeks leading up to Labor Day are usually filled with preparations for the upcoming school year, like buying school supplies equipment, or uniforms. With no less than three public schools that border Rochdale’s grounds, it is important to stay abreast of the holidays and breaks for fall. To aid in parents’ back-to-school preparations, the NYC Board of Education has released the upcoming school year calendar. It is worth noting that although Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2, 2013, the first day of school for students is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2013. Usually, the Tuesday following Labor Day marks the beginning
of the school year, however, this year the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah (which marks the beginning of the Jewish new year) falls on Thursday September 5th and Friday September 6th. All students are expected to report to their respective schools on Monday, September 9, 2013 and the next scheduled holiday is not until Columbus Day, which falls is on Monday, October 14, 2013. Students will be off for Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 5. Parent Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for elementary school students on Wednesday, November 13, and for junior-high students on Monday, November 18. Finally, for high-school students, Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 24. For schedule and general school information go to the website schools.nyc.gov/calendar and click on the applicable link.
RV’s Metrocard van on site Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1:30-3:30pm
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RV’s Dalilah Muhammad takes silver medal in Moscow for United States
Highlights of the 15th Annual Davis Johnson Basketball Tournament
After weeks of Basketball clinics, the youth in the Davis/Johnson Basketball Tournament have a Sunday to show their parents and guardians what they learned. (Photo credit: Jefferey Carter) By Gwen Whitted Every year, The Memorial Park Ironman Basketball Tournament takes place at Rochdale Village for children and young adults aged 7-18. This year’s 15th annual tournament took place on Saturday, August 3rd. The junior division consisted of two teams that played a best of three game series. Devon Whitted was awarded the championship team MVP trophy. The Biddies division consisted of 28 children that played right through to the end. Every participant was awarded a trophy and refreshments. Throughout the years, the Davis/ Johnson Basketball Organization has been a springboard for neighborhood children that first played at the
tournaments then went on to have great scholastic and athletic careers. Special thanks goes out to this year’s sponsors that made this event a great success such as the Rochdale Village Key Food, His Café, Rochdale Subway, Divine Nubian Creations, Rochdale Liquors, Guru Stationary, Rochdale Junctions, Jay’s Restaurant, the Rochdale Village Outlet and Lock & Roll Locksmith & Home Center. The Davis/Johnson Memorial Basketball Organization is a notfor-profit entity that was founded in 1998, and sponsors these tournaments in honor of Laurence C. Davis (son of Mrs. Ruby C. Davis) and Justin Johnson (son of Fred and Maritza Johnson).
(left) Dalilah Muhammad (USA) poses with the silver medal after placing second in the womens 400m hurdles in 54.09 in the 14th
IAAF World Championships in Athletics at Luzhniki Stadium. (Photo credits: (left) Kirby Lee; (right) Image of Sport) By Susan Van Brackle On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, Rochdale’s own Dalilah Muhammad won a silver medal as she represented the U.S. in the women’s 400 m hurdles at the 14th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships in Moscow Russia. Proud parents and Rochdale residents for over 25 years, Nadirah and Askia Muhammad beamed as they shared Dalilah’s history as a rising track star. They attributed her abundant track and
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field accomplishments in part to an early interest in running which was nurtured here at the NOVAS Track Club which was formerly located in Rochdale’s Community Center Dalilah’s illustrious academic and athletic career continued at Cardoza High School and ultimately the University of Southern California where she earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. This recent win puts Dalilah in position to compete in the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Way to go Dalilah!
Rosenberg Conversions are currently being made to the storage rooms in each Rochdale Village circle. Twenty five individual storage units will be available for rent on a month-to-month basis. Sizes range from 4’ x 6’ x 8’ and will cost approximately $44.00 a
month, however, there will be a few units available that are slightly larger and more expensive than the regular sized units. Management has assured that items in current storage rooms will not be affected. RV can monitor the new storage unit areas with cameras that will record all activities 24 hours a day.
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The love affair between music and Rochdale Village goes way back to the establishment of the complex some 50 years ago. At one point, Rochdale Village claimed its own choral group called the Community Singers, which was conducted by Maddy Simon. The complex has hosted legendary greats like folk singer Pete Seeger and R&B singing sensations the Main Ingredient. For years, RV has hosted an annual month-long concert series that is meant to unite the community through the thrill and joy of experiencing live music. This year’s Annual Music Festival takes place in the RV Community Center from 5pm-8pm and features four separate acts each Sunday in August. The festival spans musical genres ranging from gospel to jazz, R&B to reggae. All concerts are free of charge. Play on Rochdale Village, play on!
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People of all ages attend this year’s Family Fun Day in front of the Rochdale Village Community Center. Photo credit: Ivette Hernandez
The Intergenerational program at the Rochdale Village Senior Center introduced budding writers to the community.
Rochdale resident Al Bolling continues to teach chess to neighbors; after several lessons, the Charles brothers are really catching on!
Special thanks to the talented angels from Miller Dance Company for their uplifting performances at RV’s National Night Out 2013
Representatives from AllState Insurance visited Rochdale Village employees to discuss wellness and insurance options onsite
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The newly installed playsets by Circles One and Two spell F-U-N for the kids in the Rochdale community.
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This photo proves that you’re never too young to cultivate your appreciation for music, as seen at this year’s Annual Music Festival.
Performers at the Annual Music Festival at Rochdale Village played to packed, standing room audiences every weekend in August.
Music festival Chairperson and Board Member Ed Douglass and Board Member Tim Mercer hold it down at Rochdale’s Annual Music Festival.
Rochdale residents came out to support a beautiful evening of melodious jazz.
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(Left) Rochdale’s Finest Public Safety Officers receive awards for length of service and outstanding commitment to the community at large. (Right) Public Safety Committee Chairman and Board Member, Talib Bey, opens National Night Out with a few words.
Highlights from Annual National Night Out
Celebrating RV’s Night Out 2013, Community Against Crime
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Night Out is an annual mainstay across the country as well as in the Rochdale Village community. This year, the event was held on Tuesday, August 6 and was hosted by Public Safety Chairperson and Board Member, Talib Bey. In celebration of the cooperative’s 50th Anniversary, ational
the event was celebrated as Rochdale’s “Night Out 2013, Community Against Crime”. The program kicked-off with a thought-provoking benediction from Reverend Dr. Terry Calhoun and reflective opening comments from Rochdale’s own Chief Thomas Mason. Recognition awards were given to Public Safety Officers for their years
of commitment and service to the community as well as to Rochdale Village Board Members, local politicians and concerned residents of the area. A special Public Safety recognition award was bestowed from Rochdale Village to our sister complex, Co-op City in the Bronx. A moving tribute to fallen heroes and lives lost
due to crime was marked by a symbolic release of red, white and blue balloons into the heavens. Hearts and minds were then uplifted with performances by the ultra talented angels from the Miller Dance Company. A moving candlelight march around Rochdale Village concluded the ceremony with a scrumptious feast under the stars.
Left: Board members Jean Castro and Gary Hawkins display RV’s Night Out 2013 t-shirt at the Rochdale Village Community. Right: Captain Stanley is in fine form as he shoots us his million dollar smile during Night Out 2013.
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(l.) (from left) Public Safety Chair Talib Bey and the Public Safety Committee Awards Chief Thomas Mason, Assemblywoman Vivian Cook and Board member Jean Castro; (c.) Former Public Safety Committee Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz in attendance with mother Gwen Stanley; (r.) The Public Safety Committee releases balloons into the air to remember those lost to crime.
(l.) Board Member Tracey Irvin and Reverend Dr. Terry Calhoun at NNO. (c.) A committee member wears the National Night Out shirt, fitted with a RV Public Safety badge on the back. (r.) Assemblywoman Vivian Cook commends Rochdale Village for its safety efforts and encourages its continuation.
(l). Public Safety officers in attendance at National Night Out. (c.) Talib Bey presents an award to Ruby Davis. (r.) The Public Safety Committee and volunteers receive certificates for their involvement in community safety.
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F a m i ly F u n D a y 2013
August 2013 Photos taken by Ivette Hernandez
For the youth in Rochdale Village, waterslides never get old.
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very year in mid-August,
Rochdale’s “keep off the grass” policy is temporarily waived to allow the families from the cooperative to set up blankets and chairs. Between barbecuing, spending quality time with family, and socializing with neighbors, residents made the most of the beautiful day out. This event hosted by the Community Relations Committee featured a gamut of activities for children, and free meals for seniors who attended. As with the majority
of the rest of 2013’s events, this year’s Family Fun Day had a 50th Anniversary focus. Colorful banners were displayed and commemorative memorabilia was sold to cooperators bearing the 50th Anniversary logo. This year’s Family Fun Day also included a book reading by Linda Maricheau. Several children gathered around to hear the reading of her original children’s book “Have You Seen My Glasses?”. Look for the Fall Festival on Sept. 8 as the next RV social event.
Ms. Marichaeu reads her children’s book to Family Fun Day attendees
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by Marjorie Robinson Before and After is a unique feature column where residents submit a photo and brief bio of their youthful days, followed with the details of their current lives. This side-by-side comparison provides a pleasant opportunity for the community to observe a glimpse of the past and the present, celebrating both the former years and the continuing episodes of an individual’s life.
Dr. Mary R. Miles-Clark Before
After
Dr. Mary R. Miles-Clark was born and raised in Harlem, New York. She is the ninth of 12 children. Dr. Clark married Robert Clark at the age of 16 and together they raised a family of five children. She attended Public School 5, Junior High School 136 and Jane Adams High School in the Bronx. Mary attended the Long Island City Gospel Tabernacle under the leadership of Dr. Moses Taylor and surrendered her life to Jesus Christ in October 1975.
In 1979, Dr. Clark went on the first of many overseas mission trips, including one to Ghana, West Africa. Dr. Clark’s multiple studies ultimately lead to her receipt of a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling Psychology from Cornerstone University in Sarasota, Florida. In November 1998, she became a licensed Counseling Minister by Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, Inc. She retired in 2001 after 27 years of service.
Would you like to appear in the next Before and After column? Whether you’re 95 or 45, collect your favorite old photos, gather the facts, and the Rochdale Bulletin at (718) 978-3007 to work out the details.
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Public Safety VIOLATIONS
Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: 1. Move In/Out........................................................................................ 6 2. Negligence........................................................................................... 4 3. Harboring a Pet.................................................................................... 2 4. Loud Noise.......................................................................................... 4 5. Disorderly Conduct.............................................................................. 9 6. Fire Hazard.......................................................................................... 4 7. Loitering.............................................................................................. 4 8. Harassment.......................................................................................... 4 9. Illegal Occupant................................................................................... 5 10. Assault................................................................................................. 1 11. Reckless Endangerment....................................................................... 6 12. Curfew................................................................................................. 1 13. Sublet................................................................................................... 2 14. Disturbing the Peace............................................................................ 2 15. Failure to Comply.............................................................................. 28 16. Littering............................................................................................... 3 17. Criminal Activity................................................................................. 7 18. Open Container.................................................................................... 3 19. Health Hazard...................................................................................... 2 20. Smoking in Unauthorized Area........................................................... 1 21. Illegal Dumping................................................................................... 2 22. Possession of Controlled Substance.................................................... 7 23. Walking on Grass................................................................................. 2 Total ................................................................................................... 109
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Upcoming Events at NORC
NORC Outreach Program - September 2013 No Outreach on WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4 WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2013, BLDG #3 WEDNESDAY, Sept. 18, 2013, BLDG #8 WEDNESDAY, Sept. 25, 2013, BLDG #10 Program/Social Services Information Benefit & Entitlement Information, Blood Pressure Screening from: 10:00am - 12:30pm, Room 19
NORC Nurse’s Schedule
Mondays and Thursdays: 9am - 4pm; Blood Pressure Screenings - Mondays only, 9am - 12pm. Other healthcare services, call VNS Nurse for appointment at 718-949-3499.
Seminars (Thursdays @ 1:15pm in the Club Lounge) “Influenza Vaccine Importance” Sept. 5 - Marie Crosswell (VNSNY) “Healthy Eating to Live Longer” Sept. 12 - Sandra Toronto (United Healthcare) “Basic Budgeting” Sept. 19 - Schanti Green (Carver Bank)
SPECIAL SERVICES:
Important! Flu season is approaching again!!! VNSNY will be giving free flu shots on Monday, September 16, 2013 from 10am - 1pm in the Club Lounge. Volunteers Needed
Seeking retired professionals with experience in social work, nursing, computer literacy for clerical support. Seeking volunteers to assist planning events and fundraising efforts. Contact Carolyn Jackson or Ms. Austin, NORC Director @ 718-949-3499 Volunteers Meet every Tuesday at 1:15 pm in Room 17
Senior Companion Program Must be 60 years old with low income (Guidelines for income required)
• Must volunteer 20 hours weekly • Earn a small tax-free stipend • Initial 2 week program & training • Paid Sick Days & Paid Vacation Days Please register at the NORC office: Room 19 or call 718-949-3499 Health care proxy forms available in the NORC Office Room 19. The New York Health Proxy law allows you to appoint someone you trust to make health care decisions for you. Please contact your case manager for additional information. (718-949-3499)
Services Tangers Outlet in Deer Park Tues., September 10 - 8:30am Room 19. Cost $10.00 Tangers Outlet in Riverhead Tues., September 24 - 8:00am Room 19. Cost $10.00 Aqueduct Racino Wed., September 18 - 9:30am Room 19. Cost $7.00 City Island (transportation only) Fri., September 27 - 11:45am, Room 19. Cost $10.00 Yonkers Empire Wed., September 11 & 25 - 9:00am, Room 19. Cost $15.00 Farmer’s Market - Harvest Home Coney Island Friday, September 13 - 10:00am, Room 19. Cost $6.00 Joe’s Crab Shack Friday, September 6 & 20 - 11:45am, Room 19. Cost $10.00 Call for appointments – 718-949-3499 AARP Driver’s Safety Mon., September 23, 2013 - 8:30am, Room 18 Members $17.00, Non-Members $19.00. Instructor: Gwendolyn V. Vaughn
Game Day! Tuesday, August 20 - 2-5pm, Rooms 17 & 18. Admission is $3. Come out and have some fun!
**AARP Proof of Membership # (Card) is needed for each member
SUPPLEMENT NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)
Weekly Meetings
Friday, September 10 & 24, 10am - 4pm Room 19. To register contact NORC @ (718) 949-349 or (718) 949-3474. VAN SERVICES (Doctor appointments, shopping, trips, etc.)
9:30am-3:00pm. Call NORC Office for appointments (718) 949-3499 Friendly Visitor Program
Volunteer a few hours weekly to visit with our sick, homebound, isolated and frail seniors in their home. Your visit can make a difference! Join the NORC Group; call (718) 949-3499
Volunteer Workshops - Tuesdays, 1:15pm, Room 17 “Mind over Matter” Support Group - Thursdays, 10:30am, Room 17 Living Independently Support Group - Mondays, 1:15pm, Room 17 Creative Dance for Seniors - Wednesdays, 1:15pm, Room 18 No Creative Dance on Wednesday, September 4 No Senior Advisory Meetings for the summer
169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica NY 11434 • Tel: 718-949-3499 • Fax: 718-949-2935 Naturally Occurring Retirement Community • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging
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Rochdale Village Community Center Events Programs, Trips & Events
Youth Programs • Spirit of Excellence • RVCC Women’s Development Center
Programs
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The Drum Extraordinaire & Elite Marching Band Class
The RVCC Drum Extraordinaire and Elite Drum Corp. classes are held Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm in Room #8 for ages 10-14 and 15-19.
RVCC Sports & Fitness Karate Classes
Martial arts classes for children and adults, every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday in the Community Center, Room 11. This program is more than a karate program. One major focus of this program is increasing self-esteem and awareness. Classes for children are held Saturdays (11am - 1pm) and Mondays (6:00-7:00pm) while adult classes are Wednesdays (7pm-8pm). Call Sensei Derrick Shareef at 718-723-7440.
The Clay Sisters Arts, Crafts & Needlework Program Thursdays & Saturdays @ 1pm - 6pm Community Center Room 5
The Southeast Queens Kids Wrestling Association is hosting ongoing registration for its wrestling program in the RVCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm - 8:00pm in Room #10.
GED - Free Basic Education Classes
Improve your reading and writing skills. Monday-Friday from 8:30 -11:30am. 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Pre-testing available. Contact the RVCC for additional information.
Moore2Salsa
Salsa Class for adults is offered on Sundays @ 4:00pm. For additional information contact moore2salsa@gmail.com.
Defensive Driving Dates for 2013
Defensive Driving is held on Saturdays from 7:45am - 2:00pm in the Club Lounge. Below are the following dates for 2013: Call the RVCC to pre-register at (718) 276-5700 x337 or 339. September 28 October 26
November 23 December 28
“The Spirit of Excellence” - 169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 337/339 • Fax: 718-276-7504
Rochdale Village Senior Center You are invited! For all activities, call 718-525-2800 Calendar of Events Posted at Senior Center Weekly Activities • Daily Activities
Monday-Friday Wednesdays 10:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 am 1:00 pm
Social Hour Coffee / Tea Lunch is served Bingo Pool and Card / Board Games
Mondays
10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm
Stay Well Exercise Alert & Alive Discussion Bingo Movie
Thursdays
8:00 am Walking Club 8:00 am Walking Club 10:00 am Aerobics 9:00 am Aerobics 11:00 am Bingo 10:00 am Yoga 1:30 pm Spanish Class Tuesdays Fridays 10:45 am Chair & Floor Exercise 10:30 am Tai Chi 11:00 am Dance Class 11:00 am Bingo 1:00 pm Drama Class 1:00 pm Arts & Crafts 1:00 pm Pool & Card Games 1:00 pm Pool & Card Games
Game Day with NORC - Every third Tuesday from 2-5pm in Rooms 17 & 18. Come and have some fun! Wii Sport/ Fitness and Exercise Equipment - Come out and learn the basics of the Wii program every Wednesday Afternoon. Seniors can also use our new treadmill and exercise bike. Call the Senior Center at 718-525-2800 for more details. Bingo - Try your luck and come join us for exciting Bingo games at the Rochdale Village Senior Center. Movie Videos - Come and enjoy lunch and a movie with us. Movies are shown on Wednesdays at 1PM. Light snacks will be served. Weekday Transportation - Available transportation to and from the Senior Center on weekdays. For more information, call 718-525-2800.
Metro Card Van - The Metro Card Bus comes to Rochdale on the first Tuesday of every month in the Rochdale Village JOKERCISE CLASS- Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at 1pm Shopping Center behind HIP Cleaners from 1:30 - 3:30pm. Sign YOGA CLASS - New Instructor- classes are held every Thurs. from up at RV Senior Center. 10:00am- 11:00 am in Room 18.
SCRIE Applications for Seniors - The Senior Center provides assistance with SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase TAI CHI - Offered every Friday 10:30-11:30am Exemption), STAR, and Food Stamps application. Call the office METRO CARD VAN - Tues. Sept.3, 2013 behind the HIP cleaners to schedule an appointment. in Mall #1. From 1:30pm-3:30pm. Please sign up for the service at FLOWER POWER WORKSHOP - Tues. Sept. 3, 2013 at 1pm
the senior center office.
“Serving Vibrant Seniors” 169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691 • Funded in Part By NYC DFTA
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - July 22, 2013
Resolution 63-13: WHEREAS, the New York City Department of Buildings («NYCDOB») and Rochdale Village personnel met in Manhattan and NYCDOB made a recommendation that an independent third-party consultant be hired by Rochdale Village to manage the facade project and WHEREAS, to comply with the The New York City Department of Building request, Management contacted M. International Engineering, PPLC to provide a proposal as per Local Law 11 requirements and, WHEREAS, M. International Engineering, PPLC provided a not to exceed cost in the amount of $700,000 for fifteen buildings which was officially accepted by the Board. After review of M. International Engineering›s initial reports, Projects and NYCDOB unanimously decided that M. International did not have the capabilities to supervise a project of this size and, WHEREAS, the Projects Department immediately solicited Request for Proposals from twelve (12) consulting firms in the metropolitan area of which seven (7) were acceptable to NYCDOB and three firms responded with proposals ranging in cost from $560,000 to $1,528,720 and; WHEREAS, upon Project Management analyses of all proposals, the Firm of Robert J. Stahl, Architect, P.C. was found to have provided the lowest responsible base bid in the amount of $560,000 to provide contract drawings, site supervision, review reports and interact with City Agencies. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the Proposal from Robert J. Stahl Architect, P.C. in the amount of $560,000, subject to approval from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal. Moved by: Ronald Hollie
Seconded by: Janine Cross
Talib Bey Ron Hollie Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark
FOR Janine Cross Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner
Joe Evans David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Ahmed White
ABSENT Edward Douglass
Gary Hawkins
Joseph Mathieu
Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. Resolution 64-13: WHEREAS the corporation received confirmation from the collection agency that thirty-one cooperators whose files were being processed for unpaid carrying charges and other charges due to the corporation at the time of their departure in the amount of $492,160.50 and WHEREAS, the unpaid cooperator files with the outstanding balances were forwarded to an outside agency for collection, and WHEREAS, the collection agency performed credit and other searches to ascertain the collectability of these accounts, and WHEREAS, the agency has determined that payment of these accounts are not possible based upon information obtained during their investigation, the agency has recommended that the accounts be written off as bed debts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to HCR regulation 1727-4.13 that the Board of Directors authorizes management to write off the amount of $492,160.50 as bad debts pending approval by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Moved by: Janine Cross
Seconded by: Ahmed White
FOR Talib Bey Ron Hollie Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark
Janine Cross Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner
Joe Evans David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Ahmed White
ABSENT Edward Douglass
Gary Hawkins
Joseph Mathieu
Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. Resolution 65-13: The Rochdale Village Public Safety Committee is planning for the nationwide «National Night Out» event. This year the event will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The purpose of the event is to increase crime and drug awareness, engender support for anti-crime efforts and fortify neighborhood spirit and police community partnership. As usual, the main portion of the event will be held in front of the Rochdale Village Community Center›s main entrance. I, Talib Bey, am requesting that the Board of Directors grant the Public Safety Committee seed money in the amount of $4,600 this year to fund this event. The money will be used to purchase the necessary equipment and articles that are essential in ensuring a successful event. Any unused monies will be returned to the controller forthwith. The following is a good faith estimate as to the financial cost of items needed to be purchased. 1: DJ $300 2: Entertainment $300 3: Banner $100 4: Tee Shirts (Will order through Purchasing Department) $750 5: Plaques $450 6: Glow lights, candles, whistles, hand fans, et cetera (will order through Purchasing Department.) $1,053 7: Refreshments $1,600. I thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in this matter. Moved by: Talib Bey
Seconded by: Janine Cross
Talib Bey Ron Hollie Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark
FOR Janine Cross Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner
Joe Evans David Jeffries Kamal Saleem Ahmed White
Edward Douglass
ABSENT Gary Hawkins
Joseph Mathieu
Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
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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
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Entire Set of By-Laws of Rochdale Village, Inc. serves and that such duties are utmost and paramount and supersede any conflicting individual opportunity.
The affected Board member shall have the right at his/her option to have the meeting held in public.
Director shall serve for the balance of the term of the vacancy and until his/her successor is elected or appointed.
(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.
(m) Majority Vote. Any Director may be removed from the Board of Directors for cause by affirmative vote of the entire Board of Directors.
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.
(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.
(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. (o) The Board of Directors may not remove a Director without cause. 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 the then existing Board. The appointed
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. 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 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 Board Members vote in the affirmative for the motion. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for publishing an
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August 2013 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. The President. Section 3. 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. Vice President. The Section 4. 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. The Section 5. Secretary. 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. Chairperson of the Section 8. 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. Other Officers. Other Section 9. 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. ARTICLE VII CAPITAL STOCK 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. Transfers. (a) No shares Section 2. 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 to do so has
Page 27 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. (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 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 Community Calendar
2013
Sunday
Monday 1
2
8
9
Tuesday
Wednesday
Environmental 3 Conservation Committee Club Lounge, 7pm
Senior Citizens 4 Committee Meeting Rooms 12/13 10am
Public Safety Committee Meeting Club Lounge, 7pm
Community 11 Relations Committee Mtg. Club Lounge 7pm
10
Rochdale Village Annual Fall Festival
29
5
Friday
Saturday
Young Men’s Mentoring Program Room 17, 7pm
6
7
Maintenance 12 Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm
Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm
13
14
New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge 10am
15
22
Thursday
16
Board Meeting Rooms 12/13 7:30pm
17
Commercial 18 Services Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm
Community 19 Center Committee Meeting Club Lounge 7pm
Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm
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23
24
25
26
Youth Planning Committee Meeting Room 17, 6pm
27
New 28 Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge 10am
30
31
Legal & Management Committee Meeting MGT Office Conf. Room 7:30pm
NOTE: This Schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM, OR INFORM, OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES. Thank you.
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Obituary Obituary Robert James McKnight, III October 18, 1962 - July 19, 2013
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obert James McKnight, III, was born in East Elmhurst, NY, October 18, 1962, the firstborn son of E. Lauraine Ripley and Robert J. McKnight, Jr., and went to his eternal rest on Friday, July 19, 2013.
Robert attended and graduated from the Martin Van Buren High School, Queens Village, NY, where he majored in Horticulture and played on the school basketball team. Upon graduation, Robert was employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; he then joined the Key Food Company until his untimely death.
Affectionately known as “Rob”, Robert was very loving, active and, entertaining. Wherever Rob was, you were guaranteed to have fun. Rob demonstrated a love of sports, music, and dancing. As an adult, he would attend major sporting events; he loved all sports.
Robert was predeceased by his father, Robert McKnight, Jr., his brother, Richard, his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Pauline Ripley; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Helen McKnight; and his uncle Arthur McKnight.
Robert loved to spend time with his maternal grandparents; his playmates were his youngest aunt Sylvia (Syl), his brother Russ, Bert McDowell, and the Saxon boys. Robert came to know and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of seven, and joined the Merrick Park Baptist Church, were he was baptized by the late Rev. Curtis G. Norton in 1970. Rob attended Sunday school faithfully, sang in the Children’s Choir, and played on the church basketball team. Members of the Merrick Park Baptist Church family were adopted by Rob as his extended family, and he spent many private hours with Rev. Norton and family.
Robert was predeceased by his father, Robert McKnight, Jr., his brother, Richard, his maternal grandparents, Eddie and Pauline Ripley; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Helen McKnight; and his uncle Arthur McKnight. Robert leaves to mourn his loss, his mother Rev. Dr. E. Lauraine Acey, his brother, Russell K. Acey, a niece, Bianca D. Lynch Acey, a great-nephew, Tristan (T.J.); four aunts, Yvonne Fuller, Elaine Gibson (Gary), Sylvia Clark (George); Diane McKnight-Rogers, one uncle, Arthur Ripley (Rosie), several very special cousins a host of other relatives and very close friends.
Sleep on Robert, Take your rest, We love you, but God loves you the best. ~Done in Sorrow by the Family~
~Poetry Corner~ An Essay to my Dear Grandmother By Anthony Blake Before you left me, you said don’t grieve You wanted me too feel at ease Your legacy stays in my heart Your wisdom is my movement in making my mark You then told me heaven await You were ready and didn’t hesitate I think about you often At times, I laugh and other times I cry But I don’t grieve, however, I have given life a try Your wisdom was always precise It’s no wonder I had to think twice Your reasoning being beyond any college books, and the genuine sound advice Your journey in being far You cannot get there by any car Your spirit seems to be always with me But you went home to spend time with thee You’re planning for my arrival in being the key Grandma I miss you, but always think of you You are an angel more than a saint, and your saga in having no complaint I am glad we had this chance to acquaint.
Gone Never Forgotten By Gloria Williams Going to the corner store Had been a beautiful fun filled day. Evil intentions crossed your path Death stepped in your way. Never again your favorite treat Skittles and ice tea soda pop Zimmerman stole your innocent childhood life With one single shot Never again proud young gifted and black Mom and dad seeing you off to school Hood pulled up, protecting a little bit cocky strutting, smooth, being cool. Searching an understanding, The Bible is what I read Psalm 27 “Who do I fear, of who am I afraid.” There will be many protests crying out for justice, many marches led gone too soon but never forgotten. Your resounding spirit will rise and echo all over this land Your memory Trevyon Martin will never ever be dead. Peace
Oasis of Light By Ed Miller The date is forgotten Started in the afternoon Spread up and down The eastern seaboard The electric grid failed All over New York town. Traffic lights failed causing Jams across the city streets Subway trains stalled and The population had to walk The television died and the Radio stations couldn’t talk The wisdom of the builders Independent power and light Kept Rochdale’s residents Secure in their homes, almost Unaware of the chaotic world Outside until others arrived to tell. It was the night of the greatest Summer blackout in history “Over use!” the excuse for who Was to blame. Just the three Co-op Sisters shone brightly that night Like a beacon, an oasis of light.
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