THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 51 No. 10
October 2015
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
“Our Time” Annual Black Tie Affair Celebrating Community Service at Rochdale Village - Page 13
Photo credit: Daniel Leake
Board members and service honorees display their awards (Top row from left to right) Todd Fuertado, Board Member Clifton Stanley Diaz, Lance Fuertado, Board member Talib Bey ( 2nd row from let to right) Betty Hubbard, Betty Williams, Jean Castro, Sylvia McCarroll, Norma Dean, Catherine Wyatt, Joan Leibert, Gloria Williams and Betty Smith.
Official voting results: no quorum reached in board elections By Susan Van Brackle
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fter several months of high-spirited campaigning, the recent Rochdale Village Board of Directors’ elections resulted in no quorum being reached. Election By-Laws for the complex stipulate that a quorum is reached when one-third of the cooperative’s 5,860 apartments have cast a vote. According to certified election results submitted by the Honest Ballot Association, Rochdale’s election hosting service, a minimum of 1,946 votes were required (Continued on page 3)
Honest Ballot Association provides official voting results for recent Elections - Page 3
Photos by midtownguy2012
President’s Message-Page 2 • General Manager’s Report-Page 4 • Board Resolutions-Pages 16-21 • Obituary Page 22
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The Rochdale Village Bulletin ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 ext. 336.
President’s Message
- by Lisa Stark
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Lisa Stark Vice Presidents Jean Randolph-Castro Mario Turner Talib Bey Joe Evans Treasurer Gary Hawkins Secretary David Jeffries
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall David Jeffries Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams Arlisa Blackwell (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Talib Bey Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Jean Randolph-Castro Legal & Management Lisa Stark Maintenance Joe Evans Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Gary Hawkins Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.
General Manager Marion Scott
Assistant Managers
Alex Freedman, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI
Controller
Greetings Cooperators,
The goal of the Board is to physically maintain the property without saddling the Shareholders with impossible carrying charge increases. We know that you are receiving information from several sources and it is our job to provide you with enough information to make an informed decision.
Thank you for coming out to vote at this past Board of Directors’ election. Unfortunately, we didn’t reach a quorum. Now that the election is over it is time to get back to the business of running the corporation. Our primary goal still needs to be preserving our physical and financial investment The Corporation while providing for your borrowed about $50 safety and well-being. million dollars since What we learned 2003 to cover capital during the election improvements. For every campaign is that the additional $700,000 dollars Board has to do a better we spend it requires a 1% job of relaying decisions carrying charge increase. concerning policies and So, the alternative is procedures and clarifying assessing an enormous financial decisions. At carrying charge increase or the same time we also using other people’s money need to ensure uniformity to finance the repairs and in interpretation and replacements. We think it administration of policies. is a no-brainer since I don’t Since 2003, there has been know many Cooperators a torrent of disagreement who are arguing for a big over refinancing the increase and we hope our mortgage to cover the intent is abundantly clear.
Lisa Stark
Public Safety. Since an apartment community is part of a larger community, it should be entitled to police protection. We need to have our Community Relations Committee establish a greater rapport with 113th Precinct and the local politicians while emphasizing that Rochdale Village is private property. Since our streets are dedicated, the police can patrol our circles and can come to the rest of the complex for official business or if a complaint other issue or request is made. In any repairs and replacements The necessary to maintain that consistently came case we need to have their this 50-year-old complex. up during the election is presence.
Daylight Savings Time Ends 2 a.m. Sunday morning, November 1, 2015 Don’t forget to turn clocks back by one hour.
Martin Joseph
Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones
Security Chief John Skinner
Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco
Human Resource Director Dolores Benner
General Counsel
William R. Greenspan
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be on Monday, November 23, 2015 in rooms 12/13 beginning at 7:30 p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend.
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Official voting results: no quorum reached in board elections
Panel addresses cooperators’ concerns at the Annual Shareholders Meeting (left to right) Controller Martin Joseph, General Counsel William Greenspan, Assistant General Managers Jay Williams and Alex Freedman, Board Members Joyce Williams, Talib Bey, Lisa Stark, Clifton Stanley Diaz, Joe Evans, Maro Turner, Stacey Francis, Earl Roberts, Tracey Irvin, Jean Hall and Kamal Saleem. (Continued from Page 1)
however, 1,683 ballots were cast overall; 1,675 at the voting booth and eight additionally by proxy. Touch screen monitors were used in the machine election and stationed in designated community rooms across the campus. A deficit of 263 households was not counted towards the quorum’s minimum requirement. This outcome
assures that the current 15 members will maintain their place on the board for an additional year until the 2016 election takes place at Rochdale Village next October. The Officers of the Board are listed as follows in alphabetical order: 1. 2.
Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner
15. Joyce Williams Any future committee assignments or reassignments will be performed during the normal course of activities at the monthly Board of Directors’ meeting. Please consult the Community Calendar on page 23 of this Bulletin for dates and times of Board events and committee functions.
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Monthly Report Monthly Report
by Marion Marion Scott Scott -- by
General Manager’s Monthly Report for September 2015
Heating at Rochdale
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aking sure our Cooperators have their core services is our top priority. Heat is an essential service and Rochdale employees work diligently every year to ensure it is provided in a timely fashion. What shareholders must remember is that Rochdale is what is known as an “energy island.” Whereas other buildings are linked to Con Edison or have boilers that are a flip of the switch away from 3 of 4 boilers shown here stand 2 1 of 2 steam driven turbines having heat, Rochdale is very different. stories high (25 feet). (Please note providing electricity to Rochdale Rochdale makes its own energy 3 of 4 boilers shown here stand 2 1 of 2 steam driven turbines silhouette figure to show scale.) through its own standalone Power Plant stories high (25 feet). (Please note providing making up to 7,500 KVA or 7,500,000 electricity to Rochdale volts each. The average microwave that runs 24/7. As many of us have seen, silhouette figure to show scale.) making up to 7,500 KVA or 7,500,000 such as during the black out of 2003, 1800 volts. (Please note volts each. oven The uses average microwave this Power Plant can be a great asset. silhouette figure to show scale.) oven uses 1800 volts. (Please note However it is not without its challenges, some of which are realized during silhouette figure to show scale.) the changing of seasons. Major components have to be shut down, serviced When does the heat come on in Rochdale? and reconfigured in order to provide Below is a chart outlining the last 9 years of A/C and heat in Rochdale: heat in the winter and A/C in the summer. In order to complete this work The Rochdale Weekly Rochdale has “shoulder” periods in the Sheet and Bulletin contained noSpring and Fall where the heat and A/C tices starting in August stating the is shut down for a month to perform Heat was scheduled to turn on in service. mid-October. Unfortunately manAs you can see the heat has come agement did not know that many on in Rochdale at its earliest, October Cooperators thought the heat 7th, and at its latest October 18th. Each comes on by October 15th. Midtime the transition occurs our power October was cold this year so by plant personnel are working around the October 16th, many Cooperators clock to successfully reconfigure the were distressed that the heat was system. As managers we do our best to not on. In future years we will keep you informed of the approximate make sure to clarify that heat timeframe we expect completion. That does not go on by October 15th timeframe for the better part of 9 years but it goes on sometime during has been Mid-October. that week.
RV launches Cease the Grease initiative in time for holidays By Susan Van Brackle
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ear-end holiday cheer is almost upon us. That usually means lots of entertaining, cooking and potentially, lots of grease from prepared foods and seasonal delicacies. The Rochdale Village Maintenance department is getting ahead of the celebrations by launching an initiative that has been underwritten by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Agency. Cease the Grease espouses proper disposal of
household cooking grease. Cooking oil that is poured down drains has the ability to clog city sewers and cause sewage backups into homes and sometimes local waterways. The EPA knows that clogged sewers and subsequent backups are commonplace occurrences in multi-unit dwellings, which is why the Cease the Grease initiative was launched throughout the boroughs. In an effort to prevent this from happening at RV, Cease the Grease disposal bags will be made
available to each household when they visit their local Group office. The metallic Ziploc style disposal bags should be used for pouring cooled cooking oil or grease into it then throw the filled bag away with the regular trash. Animal fats from beef and bacon or hydrogenated cottonseed oil products like Crisco or margarines tend to be liquid when hot then solidify when cooled. Improper disposal of solids like these as well as other liquid cooking oils can do major harm to the environment.
Other proper disposal methods for cooking oil and grease that are recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency include: Before washing pots, pans, and dishes: • DO wipe off oil and grease with dry paper towel. • DO scrape leftover food into the trash. • DO pour COOLED grease or oil into a container, seal and discard with regular garbage.
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Controller’s Report - by Martin Joseph Summary of Corporate Funds at September 30, 2015
Cash Receipts & Disbursements - September 2015 OPENING CASH BALANCE RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges Commercial Rent & Utilities Nursery Schools and Democratic Club Section 8 Rent Rooftop leasing- Wireless Communication Apartment sales and transfers Parking Rent Parking remotes Application processing fee Ground lease Other rental income Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) Total Collection NG Checks Funds Available for Operations
OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses: Management fee Marketing fee Office expense Office supplies Equipment leasing Data processing fees Postage & Delivery Telephone Information Technology Broadband Communication Computer Equipment Legal Collection Security deposit refunds Other professional services Total Administrative Expenses
$
98,474
5,710,662 411,896 3,883 28,270 10,341 129,440 130,156 2,320 1,950 2,000 6,258 1,600 6,438,776 187,717 6,349,533
53,006 900 10,931 2,215 3,094 1,741 5,022 2,014 4,325 2,800 4,792 55,106 58,843 77,522 4,420 286,731
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES : Unifrom & cleaning Exterminating Compactor and garbage bags Landscaping expense Snow Removal supplies Parking Lots expense Inspections & violations Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil Equipment and small tools Building signage Floor Tiles HVAC Maintenance & supplies Other maintenance and operating expenses Contracted Services - Plumbing - Floor Repairs - Apartment repairs - Public Areas Total Maintenance Expenses
1,032 6,351 51,608 21,302 9,254 17,662 800 2,028 311 1,000 19,888 6,240 13,139 5,556 20,344 679 2,500 179,694
PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES: NYPD Paid detail officers Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil Paid Detail Administrative Other security expenses Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) Total Public Safety Expenses
30,904 757 1,948 3,077 1,142 37,828
POWER PLANT EXPENSES: Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas Water & sewer - Buildings Material, tools and supplies Chemicals and lubricants Uniform & cleaning Turbine Generator Boiler expense Licenses and Permits CS- Consultants CS- Building Maintenance Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) Total Power Plant Expenses
COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES: Security deposit refunds Total Community Center Expenses BOARD EXPENSES Office expenses Bulletin expense
1,110,487 1,276 922 5,370 1,520 4,797 4,873 14,843 6,060 12,532 506 1,163,186
3,550 3,550
17,557 5,314 22,871
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Meter reading services Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less)
PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Salaries and Wages Fica expense Mortgage Principal and interest Real Estate Tax Escrow Insurance escrow Health & Pension- 32BJ Health & Pension- 94 Health & Pension- SSOBA Health & Dental and Group life insurance Sales tax Misc Expenses ($1000.00 or less) Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits Total Expenses Ending cash balance
1,189 114 1,303
1,688,274 145,004 721,896 223,400 160,841 272,593 173,103 116,061 67,983 10,392 102 3,579,649 5,274,812 $1,074,721
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
1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking - Payroll Water and Sewer Escrow Total Operating Funds
1,068,497 19,782 1,088,279
2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market Self insurance - Checking Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA Total In-House Shelter Funds
1,013,937 533 537,621 1,552,091
3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve Capital Improvement Equity Replacement Reserve - Checking Completion Repair Escrow Total Escrow Funds
26,921,611 111,063 30,454,108 57,486,782
4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax Insurance Total Mortgage Escrow TOTAL FUNDS
941,254 1,217,743 2,158,997 $62,286,149
The corporation’s cash, investments and escrow balances as of September 30, 2015 was $62,286,149.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $1,088,279.00. The following accounts are encumbered:
(a) Self Insurance (b) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit (d) Capital Improvement Equity (e) Completion Repair Escrow (f) Real Estate Tax Escrow (g) Insurance Escrow
1,014,470 26,921,611 537,621 111,063 30,454,108 941,254 1,217,743 61,197,870
during the period it was self insured. It also covers claims below the company liability insurance retention program. The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursuant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.
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Controller’s Report - by Martin Joseph Accounts Receivable Activity - September 2015
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Description
Arrears
Base Rent Vacancy Rent Medical Office Commercial Electric Water Laundry Parking Fuel surcharge Surcharges Late Charges Dispossess Legal fees NG Check Fee Others Totals
Charges
2,860,262.92 371,358.42 176,264.82 106,605.68 4,919.63 4,614.23 40,979.66 849,433.97 110,342.75 100,243.12 10,078.34 3,123.37 1,594,700.96 6,232,927.87
5,657,034.44 301,270.80 71,500.00 129,437.00 145,394.00 32,683.74 6,337,319.98
Adjustments (306,389.13) 8,863.83 (12,601.63) 67,343.43 3,358.42 608.50 (80,386.03) 16,766.64 14,820.00 6,720.00 650.00 123,914.16 (156,331.81)
Payments
Balance
5,423,206.99 13,936.76 307,721.48 80,171.64 3,162.01 130,155.91 61,582.85 14,991.34 10,193.07 5,026.38 676.34 125,989.48 6,176,814.25
2,787,701.24 366,285.49 157,212.51 93,777.47 5,116.04 71,500.00 4,503.82 40,979.66 852,859.09 112,118.05 104,870.05 11,771.96 3,097.03 1,625,309.38 6,237,101.79
1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 17,911.87 b)Section 8 subsidy 28,269.50 c)SCRIE subsidy 70,038.39 d)SCRIE subsidy 176,796.56 e)DRIE subsidy 10,121.41 f)Bad debt & other adjustments 2,172.54 305,310.27 2. Commercial arrears are $157212.51 including electricity of $106,605.68 and water & sewer in the amount of $5116.04 3. Included in Other receivables are: Restoration charges Equity Deposits Move in & Move out adjustments Evictions Violations Three Day Notices Total
Tenant Arrears Report Ending September 2015
CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for -
Community Center Report For September 30, 2015
One month
Residential Number 1,821
Two months
547
196,342.79
17
40,276.65
Three months
372
162,864.01
12
17,725.05
Four months
279
90,965.43
3
1,209.80
5-12 months
387
394,040.18
5
3,221.13
12+ months
353
367,094.20
1
4,208.00
1,291,666.28
46
231,679.67
Tenants Amount Due 41,871.06
Commercial Number
Tenants Amount Due -
Sub-Total PAST TENANTS In arrears for -
2,033
Tenants Amount Due 80,359.67
Commercial Tenants Number Amount Due 48 165,039.04
One month
Residential Number 34
Two months
35
30,635.75
Three months
29
43,065.14
-
-
Four months
38
38,917.79
-
-
5-12 months
85
250,563.03
1
187.50
12+ months
521
4,210,903.71
5
98,076.86
Sub-Total
640
4,615,956.48
6
98,264.36
GRAND TOTALS
5,907,622.76
1,455,495.25 22,945.00 (34,580.72) 73,961.19 90,239.66 17,249.00 1,625,309.38
-
329,944.03
REVENUES: Programs Room Rental Vending Machine Total Revenue
$
$
400.00 14,645.00 154.90 15,199.90
EXPENSES: Salaries - Administrative - Porters Outside Labor Expense Recreation & Office Supplies Furnishing & Fixtures Cooking Gas Misc. (less than 100.00) Total Expenses Net Income/(Loss)
$
$
8,544.17 27,458.22 2,686.50 1,123.22 158.96 134.59 40,105.66 (24,905.76)
Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $1,900.00 and made refunds of $1,650.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.
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Public Safety Report
- by Chief John Skinner
Public Safety Monthly Report September 2015 Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of September 2015. Public Safety maintains twenty-four hour coverage.
TOWING:
19
WARNING ISSUED:
17
LOITERING:
TOTAL: 36
During the month of September 2015, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Twenty (20) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows:
ESCORTS:
1. Conditions corrected – Eleven (11) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave. 2. Unfounded – Seven (7) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present). 3. Responded – Two (2) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations 4. Violations issued – No violations for loitering were issued
MAINTENANCE CALLS: 627
The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to organize to better serve the community.
During the month of September the following arrests were affected:
There were a total of 1 arrest(s) for the month of September 2015; the incidents are as follows:
Arrests for September
September 22, 2015 – NYPD Arrest/Violations Issued – 113th Precinct responded to a domestic assault in progress. Male was arrested for Resisting Arrest and Assault with intent to cause physical harm. After abrief struggle with the arresting officers, the male was transported to Jamaica Hospital. DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS = 41 TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 34 VIOLATIONS = 0
TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed Twenty-one (21) vehicles during the month of September 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: 1614 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 1142 TOTAL: 2756
74
SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 2468
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:
3095
INCIDENT REPORTS: 107 MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:
12,232
ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: TOTAL:
1 0 1
VIOLATIONS ISSUED:
50
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:
6
EVICTION(S): 2
VIOLATIONS
Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Illegal Move-In Illegal Move-Out Negligence Harboring a Pet Loud Noise Disorderly Conduct Loitering Harassment Failure to Comply Damage to Rochdale Property Disturbing the Peace Resisting Arrest Criminal Activity Assault Reckless Endangerment Smell/Smoking of Controlled Substance Illegal Occupant Littering Illegal Dumping
4 2 1 1 10 3 1 2 12 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
Total
50
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Monthly Report
- by Robert Woods
Contract Summary/Status — September 2015 LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: 1. Façade repairs are in progress on the five (5) buildings noted below and expected to be complete this year:
Building Completion Status 1 …………85% 3 ………....80% 5 ……......100% 6 ………....85% 8 ………..100% 2. Inspections complete for Buildings 2, 4, 7, 9, 17-20.
LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS: NYSHCR approval to proceed with this project was received on September 8, 2015. A kick-off meeting, with the Contractor, was had on September 10, 2015. ROOF REPLACEMENT: Projects is happy to report there are six (6) buildings at Rochdale Village that are watertight. Those Buildings are 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 & 16. The roof flashings are 100% complete on these Buildings. Buildings 10 & 14 are completed with the exception of door saddles. Contractor completed a second layer of roof membrane with insulation on Buildings 9, 11 & 13. Contractor began installing cap sheet and gravel stops on September 28, 2015.
Questions answered about preparing for bed bug treatment in your home A-Class Pest Control Services, Inc. has been assigned to assist the cooperative with bed bug prevention. They have provided information that will help residents prepare for treatment as well as other safety measures to keep your home free of these pesky pests. Question: How do I prepare for bed bug treatment in my home? Answer: Any machine washable bedclothes like linens, covers, bedspreads and pillows that have come in contact with bed bugs should be removed and washed in hot water followed by a machine dryer. To avoid re-exposure, the items should be stored in bins or plastic bags. Personal items like shoes and clothing should also be stored in plastic bags.
Question: Will over-the-counter pesticides kill bed bugs? Answer: No. Over-the-counter pesticides that are on the market, including roach “bombs”, will only make bed bugs hide. Contact your Group Manager immediately if you suspect that bed bugs have invaded your home. The Group Manager will contact A-Class Pest Control Services who will work with you to eradicate the problem. Question: How do I properly dispose of bed bug infested furniture? Answer: If you suspect that you have bed bugs, please alert the Group Manager immediately. Infested furniture should be treated and wrapped in plastic first before it is discarded from the apartment. Placement of infested furniture in common areas will only cause them to spread more.
Areas where bed bugs were found must be cleaned out and emptied prior to treatment by A-Class Pest Control Services so that they can have clear access to them.
Prior to treatment, A-Class Pest Control Services instructs that furniture should be moved 3 feet away from the walls and that the area should be vacuumed so that treatment may be streamlined. Also, empty drawers, After extermination, make sure to use vinyl, zippered airtight protective cabinets and bookshelves since bed bugs can stow away there too. covers to protect mattresses, box springs and pillows. The New York City Department of Health recommends these following tips Treatment for bed bugs happens in cycles. A-Class Pest Control will make for keeping bed bugs out of your home: a second visit within seven to 10 days after the first one to ensure that the abatement methods were effective. Immediately after a trip, wash and inspect luggage and clothing. Bed bugs can hitchhike a ride and travel thousands of miles along with you. Question: What are bed bugs and what do they look like? Answer: They are small reddish-rust-colored insects that are about the size Any new furniture purchases should be inspected first for bed bugs before of an apple seed with a flat, oval shaped body. Bed bugs generally hide in using. cracks of furniture, floors and walls and become active while people are sleeping. Their bites are not known to spread disease but they do create an Never bring discarded bed frames, mattress, box springs, or upholstered furniture into your home. itchy nuisance.
Not your package, not your business There are increased incidences of residents reporting unreturned mail that was erroneously delivered to their neighbors and also tampering with delivered packages in front of doors. Please apply the golden rule and treat others how you would like to be treated. Further, please note that mail tampering is a Federal offense that is punishable by law if caught.
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~Poetry Corner~ The Hand that Leads By Anthony Blake Washington, D.C., you need to wake up today House Representatives you think Guns are ok Guns in the public’s hands with bullets that go astray Guns constantly kill every day But it seems you want to have your own way Push has constantly been done to get rid of Guns, but as usual Congress you have no words to say Bullets can have anyone’s aim But you Congress are the finger pointing in blame Whatever happened to God’s Commandment. “Thou shall not kill” But the question being and answer stalled on still Guns will continue to destroy Human bodies are not decoys Guns are used as though they are toys Congress, please stand with the world who are against guns This is not some joke being a pun It’s the seriousness of all these unnecessary guns Guns are supposed to protect At least this is you Congress has stated being elect But you have turned your heads as a reject What would it take for Guns to disappear? Lives being loss, but how does one preserver I often pray that Congress will do the right thing Not so much fighting and being uptight
The mission is “Bullets to lose and lives to gain” This ongoing shootings just can’t remain Guns must go and just follow my flow Guns have their own any and the multitudes add up to many Fire one, aim to stop Fire two, the target could be you Fire three, Guns are getting into the wrong hands Guns that could fire on me, and no one would investigate to see How long and why wait? Congress and the world, this is no time to hesitate.
Fifty Years Ago By Ed Miller The grounds that flourish green With gardens all around us Were just fields of brown dirt. When it rained, inch deep mud. No supermarket in the mall Actually, no mall. A sixteen Wheeler Co-op grocery store For all our food necessities. For transportation no Q85s Catch the 111 at Parson’s Blvd. Then slog across Rochdale Through semi-darkness at night. The blessed powerhouse has Kept us in light but there were Blackouts years ago, when neighbors Lit candles to guide neighbors up stairs. These memories are nothing to The numerous new residents who Take for granted the wonderful. Place we call Rochdale Village. If you put your ear to the ground On a quiet summer evening You might hear braying horses Or hoofbeats of Jamaica Racetrack.
Our Times Black Tie Affair 2015 By Gloria Williams Rochdale Village moving up moving on Writing our story singing our own song. Black Tie Affair lots of sparkle flair and shine you’ve got your fondest memories and I’ve got mine. Mrs. Gwen Stanley said “It’s Our Time” let’s celebrate, let’s have a dance 2-4-1 spinning sounds “Electric Slide” “Let’s twist again” Tap your foot shake your head or just clap your hands. Photographers snap shots Al and Danny’s prints Beautiful Women debonair handsome men Vogue smile recorded and sent. We all stood in groups and pairs Sometimes posed alone. We’ll preserve many great memories in picture frames and albums of our own. Cocktail hour, meet and greet off the wall entrees and desserts Super delicious expressed by all. Hats off to Jean Castro and the planning crew. We treasure your rich wealth of talent and we honor you. Thank you Cliff Diaz who paid designed and awarded that beautiful plaque. Never ever dreamed you had a gift like that. The awards were so very special to be recognized so sweet cheers to all ‘til next we meet. A RSVP Rochdale Village. Grand Ballroom Thank you Rochdale Village Bulletin. Peace
Cooperators Please be considerate of each neighbor’s car while parking in the community parking lots. Drive slowly and thoughtfully. Thank you.
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Happenings around Rochdale Village New traffic light on 137th Avenue provides extra layer of safety for the area By Susan Van Brackle
T
he New York City Department of Transportation recently installed an additional traffic light on 137th Avenue to support speed reduction efforts that are already in place. Even with one traffic light and multiple no U-Turn signs prominently displayed, it was not enough to mitigate incidences of vehicular injuries to pedestrians. The transverse picks up
traffic from busy roadways like Farmers Boulevard, Bedell Street and Guy R. Boulevard. Now, drivers along the route will encounter a traffic light that is positioned along the frontage of Public School 80’s property where it begins on 137th Avenue and, where it ends thus providing a protective no-speed zone. The additional traffic light also gives school bus drivers a chance to board and disembark children from their vehicles more securely.
The change in pace along the busy avenue is definitely noticeable. According to Jose Bayona, Deputy Press Secretary for the New York City Department of Transportation, “The study at 137th Avenue and 172nd St, adjacent to PS 80, was initiated based on requests from area residents to evaluate conditions on the corridor. The study was completed in June this year, and we approved the installation of a traffic signal to provide students, and all
pedestrians, another controlled crossing of 137th Avenue. The decision was based on the pedestrian volumes, including students, crossing 137th Ave and the traffic volumes on 137th Avenue. The signal was placed into operation on October 21st, 2015.” Assistant Principal Bernadette Locust of Public School 80 added, “The addition of these lights is definitely a speed deterrent. It slows down the traffic and keeps our children safe.”
Rochdale Village Senior Center and Walgreens pair up to provide flu shots By Susan Van Brackle
With cold and flu season upon us, now is as good a time as any to get the shot. Register now to get a free
vaccine which is being offered by the Rochdale Village Senior Center (RVSC) and Walgreens. Technicians will be on hand at the Community Center
on Thursday, November 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call RVSC at 718.525-2800. Please come prepared with identification and your insurance card.
Youth Planning Committee nets winners from RV Fencing program By Susan Van Brackle It was only a few months ago when the Uptown Fencing Club launched Rochdale’s first fencing program during the Youth Planning Committee’s End of School Jamboree. Since that time, fencing program participants have actively competed in the sport with great results. According to Rochdale’s Community Center Program Coordinator, Monica Mathelier, “Two of our fencing program participants have recently participated in two competitive
events. Anthony Leverett came in 1st place in the Public School Athletic League and he also came in 4th place at the Invitational Tournament. Calvin Smith came in 3rd Place in the Public School Athletic League and 1st Place in the Invitational Tournament.” Congratulations to these young athletes for a job well done! Help keep programs like these and others alive for our children by attending Youth Planning Committee meetings, chaired by board member Mario Turner, on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Community room 16 at the Center.
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Our Rochdale Villa Out and About
Former Mayor David N. Dinkins (far left) was bestowed the honor of having the Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street named after him. Mayor Bill de Blasio, former first lady Joyce Dinkins and current first lady Chirlane McCray look on. (Photo credit: midtownguy2012)
This past summer, while we were all on school break, some of the walls of P.S. 80 experienced a facelift. Tatoo artisans Richard Parker (above center) and Derrick Verley (not shown) from Think Before You Ink, added a culturally uplifting mural to the school’s facade. Well done gentlemen! (Photo credit: Tamara Isaac)
RV Maintenance hard at work completing driveway striping at safety crosswalks.
If you blink you will miss the fall foliage show at Rochdale Village. RV has some of the best views. This is just one of them shared with us by Ms. Eleanor Speers.
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age Community Highlights from the Annual Black Tie Affair (Photos by Al Ephraim)
Keeping with the black and white theme of the affair, neighbors and guests gathered in their finery.
(l. to r.) Board members Talib Bey, Kamal Saleem, Jean Castro, Joyce Williams, Clifton Stanley Diaz and Mario Turner.
Photo by Daniel Leake
Board Chairman, Clifton Stanley Diaz (far right), was awarded a token of appreciation for his generous support of the Black Tie Affair. Committee volunteers Sheree Shivers, Norma Dean Tim Mercer, John Scott and Willard Price (back turned) served up mouthwatering hors d’oeuvres and refreshments during the cocktail hour.
Board Vice President Jean Castro pictured along with Janine Cross as they present grand prize gift of $200.00 to a lucky senior.
Musicians from 2-4-1 Entertainment provided musical musings during the Annual Black Tie Affair.
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HIGHLIGHT OF SOME EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2015
ALL WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS ARE ON THE “REDBRICK”
Monday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Therapist Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday,
Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 12 Nov. 13
1:00 pm Seminar: Retirement Solutions 1:00 pm Tax Planning for Seniors Workshop 11:00 am Nutrition Workshop 9:30am-11:30 Flu Shot Available 1:00 pm Health Seminar with a Massage
Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 23
1:00 pm 1:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm
Nov. 24
12-1 pm
Craft Workshop – “How to Make….” Breathe of Life Choir Stress – Adapt or Perish Workshop Thanksgiving Celebration – “Live Entertainment” Thanksgiving Lunch
ROCHDALE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER EXCITING UPCOMING TRIPS Monday, December 7
~ ~ LIMITED SEATING ~ ~ Mt. Airy Casino – The Platters “Home for the Holiday” – Poconos, PA $76.00 D eposit Is Due -‐ $38.00 B alance Due Friday, November 6, 2015
Please Make Checks Payable To: Rochdale Village Social Services, Inc. For Information Contact: Evelyn Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Recreation Coordinator – 718 525-‐2800
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R58-15:
WHEREAS, the fifty year old Power Plant Roof is beyond its designed life and Rochdale Village is seeking a replacement; WHEREAS, requests for proposals were solicited producing the following results; COMPANY APA Group, Inc. Xinos Corp. Barrett, Inc. Skyline Restoration, Inc. BBR Construction Sandu AM&G Waterproofing, LLC
TOTAL $1,396,676.80 $1,425,609.20 $1,826,107.00 $1,926,477.80 $2,035,962.50 $2,271,056.20 $2,670,703.70
WHEREAS, Management has reviewed the proposals and the architect’s recommendation for APA Group, Inc. in the total amount of $1,396,676.80 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village Board of Directors approves APA Group, Inc. to complete the replacement of the Power Plant Roof. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Mario Turner FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams AGAINST Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Jean Hall Kamal Saleem ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Six for, four against, five absent; motion passes. R59-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. entered into contract with Lizardos Mechanical & Electrical Engineering to replace all four (4) original Boilers and two (2) Diesel Generators; WHEREAS, contracting bids were over budget and all work related to Boilers #1, #2 and Emergency Generator #2 were eliminated to reduce expenses; WHEREAS, the Architect prepared a proposal providing additional engineering services to reduce the scope of work and construction costs; and WHEREAS, the additional engineering services made by Lizardos amounts to $45,750. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village Board of Directors accepts the change order in the amount of $45,750 from Lizardos Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Lisa Stark
Talib Bey Joe Evans Joyce Williams Yvonne Breiner Jean Hall Mario Turner Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
FOR
Clifton Stanley Diaz Lisa Stark
AGAINST Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem ABSTAIN ABSENT Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Five for, four against, one abstention, five absent; motion passes. R60-15:
WHEREAS, proposals were sought to replace the pylon signs in the Large and Small Malls to improve their appearance and incorporate names of new stores; WHEREAS, proposals were sought for all four (4) existing pylon signs, three (3) double sided signs and one (1) single sided sign, ranging in cost from $199,786 to $514,600; WHEREAS, instead of installing all four (4) signs at the same time, the Projects Department determined it is best to first install one (1) double sided pylon sign in the Small Mall as a prototype; WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder, Advertising & Artistic Signs, was asked to provide a price for one (1) double sided sign for the Small Mall; and WHEREAS, Advertising & Artistic Signs provided a price of $54,328 which includes taxes and permit fees. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Advertising & Artistic Signs for one (1) double sided pylon sign in the Small Mall at a price of $54,328. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Joe Evans FOR Talib Bey Yvonne Breiner Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Kamal Saleem ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Nine for, one abstention, five absent; motion passes. R61-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village provides exterminating services for Cooperators but the
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previous contractor did not provide an effective preventative maintenance plan; WHEREAS, Rochdale Village sent a request for proposal for a new professional company including bed bug remediation, proper identification of staff(including uniforms) and written preventive measures; and WHEREAS, bids were received ranging from $65,000 to $212,000 annually of which A-Class Exterminating provided the lowest responsible bid, in the amount of $65,000. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the Proposal from A-Class Pest Control Services, Inc. in the amount of $65,000 to provide extermination services for Rochdale Village. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Joyce Williams FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Lisa Stark Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Kamal Saleem ABSENT Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Yvonne Breiner Joe Evans Jean Hall Mario Turner
Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Nine for, one abstention, five absent; motion passes. R62-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has plumbers on staff to handle the day-to-day repairs; WHEREAS, on occasion, licensed plumbers are needed to facilitate larger more complex plumbing or mechanical engineering operations such as gas leaks and subterranean repairs; WHEREAS, Rochdale Village solicited bids from plumbing companies with a solid mechanical background which may be called on a twenty-four hour emergency basis; WHEREAS, after making numerous phone calls, sending e-mails and mailing various plumbing companies three (3) companies provided proposals; and WHEREAS, Noble Mechanical Corp. provided the lowest responsible bid which is attached hereto. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Noble Mechanical Corp. based on their hourly charges. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Talib Bey.
R63-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village procured design contracts with Pinner Architecture, PLLC for renovations of the Community Center, Big Mall and Parking Lot/Walkways; WHEREAS, the Community Center required additional children’s bathrooms installed for Afterschool programs; WHEREAS, the Big Mall needed ADA bathrooms installed on the ground floor for public convenience and security reasons; WHEREAS, Parking Lot #6 needs to be expanded to provide additional parking for Rochdale Village residents; WHEREAS, Pinner Architecture, PLLC provided a proposal for an additional bathroom in the Community Center in the amount of $8,000, 1st floor bathrooms in the Shopping Center in the amount of $21,500 and an expansion of Parking Lot #6 in the amount of $39,500; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposals from Pinner Architecture PLLC in the total amount of $69,000. Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Lisa Stark MOTION TO TABLE Moved by: Mario Turner Seconded by: Jean Hall FOR TABLING Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem Joyce Williams ABSTAIN Clifton Stanley Diaz ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Lisa Stark Talib Bey Joe Evans Jean Hall Mario Turner
Eight for tabling, one abstention, six absent; motion to table passes. R64-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. has approximately 9,000 light fixtures in locations such as hallways, stairwells, parking lots, walkways, elevators and the facade; WHEREAS, new LED fixtures and retrofit bulbs were researched and calculated to reduce Rochdale’s daily usage by about 370,000 watts and save approximately $340,000 per year; WHEREAS, the new LED fixtures and retrofit bulb specifications were bid out to lighting distribution houses Louis Shiffman, Jayso, B. Keith and WESCO; WHEREAS, specific LED fixtures and retrofit bulbs were chosen from each distributor based on effectiveness and cost totaling $599,035; WHEREAS, the return on investment for
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the project including costs for material and labor is projected to be three years. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposed L.E.D. Lighting Upgrade resolution for the cost of material in the amount of $599,035. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Joe Evans FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Lisa Stark AGAINST Joe Evans Mario Turner ABSTAIN Kamal Saleem ABSENT Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Joyce Williams Jean Hall
Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Six for, three against, one abstention, five absent; motion passes. R65-15:
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, His Cafe’, Inc. is current in their rent and requested to terminate their existing lease with Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”); WHEREAS, Dining Group, LLC has agreed to sign a new lease with Rochdale under the same terms as the remainder of the lease between His Cafe’, Inc. and Rochdale; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Dining Group, LLC lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Joyce Williams. Talib Bey Joe Evans
FOR
AGAINST Yvonne Breiner Jean Hall ABSTAIN Mario Turner ABSENT Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Clifton Stanley Diaz Lisa Stark
Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem
Joyce Williams
Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Four for, four against, two abstentions, five absent; motion does not pass. R66-15:
WHEREAS, the King of Kings Foundation
(“KOK”) is a charitable organization that has been working with at risk youth in Jamaica, New York since 2005. WHEREAS, the KOK sponsors an annual youth Christmas party geared toward ages 3 to 16 that includes free toy giveaways, Santa Claus Christmas show and intergeneration gift giveaways; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Board of Directors would like to host the KOK’s 8th Annual Christmas Carnival Party for Rochdale’s residents in Rochdale Village on December 19, 2015, in the Ballroom. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the Rochdale Village Board of Directors to host the KOK’s 8th Annual Christmas Carnival Party. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Lisa Stark FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Lisa Stark Joyce Williams AGAINST Joe Evans ABSTAIN Yvonne Breiner Kamal Saleem Mario Turner ABSENT Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Six for, one against, three abstentions, five absent; motion passes. R67-15:
WHEREAS, the Maintenance Committee would like to host Awards Ceremonies where two (2) maintenance employees (porter, grounds person, utility or handyman) per group will be recognized for their punctuality and attendance. WHEREAS, the Maintenance Committee will serve a hot lunch in each group and present two (2) plaques per group; and WHEREAS, the cost of this event is approximately $2,500: $750 for ten (10) plaques at $75 per plaque; and $1,750 for lunch at $350 per group. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the Maintenance Committee Awards Ceremony described above. Moved by: Mario Turner Seconded by: Joe Evans FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem
Yvonne Breiner Joe Evans Jean Hall Lisa Stark
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Mario Turner
ABSENT Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Joyce Williams Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Ten for, five absent; motion passes. R68-15:
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Power Plant, Public Safety and Management office staff are essential pieces of the service infrastructure; WHEREAS, there are staff members that go above and beyond their general job duties in these various departments including, but not limited to punctuality and attendance; and WHEREAS, a celebration of their efforts should occur annually in the form of an appreciation award ceremony. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the Rochdale Village Employee Annual Award Ceremony Resolution. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Lisa Stark FOR
Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Lisa Stark Joyce Williams ABSENT Joe Evans Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Nine for, six absent; motion passes. R69-15:
WHEREAS, Hall Patrol has existed in Rochdale Village since the 1960’s; WHEREAS, the members of Hall Patrol, because of their years of outstanding service and dedication, deserve to be recognized; past and present; WHEREAS, the Hall Patrol groups foster the goal of enhancing public safety in our complex by observing and reporting issues throughout the campus; WHEREAS, new Hall Patrol members need to be recruited due to the amount of cooperators participating in Hall Patrol groups has significantly decreased causing several buildings to be unmanned by Hall Patrol groups and; WHEREAS, this event will be held in Rooms 11, 12 and 13 on Sunday October 25, 2015 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. and create a social and open event to provide a venue for recruitment; and WHEREAS, the cost of the event will not exceed $2,500 and shall include food, DJ,
entertainment, decorations, awards and tee shirts, of which any unused money shall be returned to Rochdale Village, Inc.. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accept and pass this resolution, being submitted on behalf of the Public Safety Committee Members. Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz. FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Lisa Stark Joyce Williams ABSENT Joe Evans Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem Mario Turner Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Nine for, six absent; motion passes. R70-15:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has a myriad of committees such as Budget and Finance, Commercial Services, Community Center, Maintenance, Environmental Conservation, Public Safety, Senior Citizens, Youth Planning and Community Relations; WHEREAS, these committees are peopled by volunteer Shareholders and residents of Rochdale Village; WHEREAS, committee members bring ideas that are an integral part of Rochdale’s development and help foster the connection between the Board, Management and the Shareholders; and WHEREAS, a celebration of their efforts should occur annually in the form of an appreciation award ceremony. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the Rochdale Village Board Committees Annual Member Event. Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Yvonne Breiner FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams AGAINST Yvonne Breiner ABSTAIN Stacey Francis ABSENT Joe Evans Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Seven for, one against, one abstention, six
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absent; motion passes.
behalf of the Public Safety Committee Members.
R71-15:
Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Clifton Stanley Diaz
WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department (“RVPS”) have a myriad of processes, procedures and tasks to perform on a daily basis; WHEREAS, it is common for law enforcement agencies, security companies and the like to routinely train their staff to sharpen skills and efficiency; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department should also routinely administer post and procedural training to its officers and supervisors on, but not limited to an annual basis. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accept and pass this resolution being submitted on
FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Lisa Stark Joyce Williams ABSENT Joe Evans Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro
Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Kamal Saleem Mario Turner
Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Earl Roberts
Nine for, six absent; motion passes.
Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - September 28, 2015
Meeting began: 7:55 p.m. Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson (left 11:53 p.m.) Lisa Stark - President Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President (left 11:50 p.m.) Talib Bey - 3rd Vice President Joe Evans - 4th Vice President (left 10:55 p.m.) Yvonne Breiner - Director Stacey Francis - Director Jean Hall - Director Kamal Saleem - Director (Arrived 8:00 p.m.) Joyce Williams - Director (left 11:53 p.m.) Also present MSI Real Estate Alex Freedman - Assistant General Manager Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Corey Jones - Director of Maintenance William Greenspan, Esq., Corporate Counsel (Present) Martin Joseph - Controller John Skinner - Director of Publc Safety Not present Jean Randolph-Castro - 1st Vice President)
POST THIS HANDY SPECIAL CUTOUT ON YOUR FRIDGE.
David Jeffries - Secretary Gary Hawkins - Treasurer Tracey Irvin - Director Earl Roberts - Director Alfred E. Smith - President, House Congress The agenda for the evening: 1. Roll Call 2. Motions requiring board action 3. Minutes by Secretary and Correspondence 4. Reports: • Manager’s Report • Legal • President • Treasurer 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Adjournment 8. Cooperators’ Session (30 minutes) The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting. Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached. There were (14) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn.at 11:55 p.m.
Group 1: ext. 402 and 403, ring bell #304 in Bldg. 2 For all maintenance requests and repairs, please Group 2: ext. 405 and 406, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 5 note the following group numbers and contacts for Group 3: ext. 410 and 411, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 10 Group 4: ext. 413 and 414, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 13 your convenience. Call (718) 276-5610 and dial Group 5: ext. 417 and 418, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 17 the following extension for your circle:
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WHAT’S NEW AND FUN FOR YOU AT RV?
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BOXING • TRACK & FIELD • ART CLASS • POETRY • AND MORE!
here is no better time than now to focus on personal development for yourself and your family. Fall programs at Rochdale Village explore a bevy of interests. Whether it is free dance classes or brushing up on needed skills, there is a program for everyone at the Community Center. Each of the flyers below can be found outside of the center’s office in room 14A. Stop in for a face-to-face visit to learn more about these program offerings or call 718.276.5700 x347. Enjoy! Rochdale Bulletin.
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Obituary Obituary Police Officer Randolph Holder Beloved Son * Brother * Mentor * Hero
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olice Officer Randolph Holder died honorably in the line of duty after he succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head on Tuesday, October 20. The East Harlem shoot out occurred after Officer Holder and his partner confronted an armed robbery suspect on the FDR drive in upper Manhattan. Born in Guyana, this five-year veteran officer desired to follow in the footsteps of his father, great-uncle and grandfather, when he applied for the police academy. His path to becoming a Police Office included taking a position as a security guard until he joined the force in 2010.
Randolph Holder, 33, is the fourth NYPD officer killed in the line of duty in the last 11 months.
Officer Holder made a life for himself in Far Rockaway Queens where he lived with his fiance. They were about to close on their first home. Police Commissioner William Bratton spoke of Officer Holder’s exemplary police record. He paid the ultimate sacrifice doing the job he loved. Police Officer Holder was funeralized at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral Church and will be buried in Guyana. Officer Holder is the fourth policeman to be killed in the City of New York in the line of duty in the past 11 months. He is survived by his parents, cousins, his fiance, a wealth of friends, family and of course, his brothers in blue. Fidelis ad mortem.
End gun violence now. Please.
The RV Church Corner Please enjoy a church service at any one of these friendly houses of worship in the surrounding Rochdale Village community.
The church of St. Bonaventure 114-58 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-0040 St. Benedict the moor 171-17 110th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-4018 Reverend Gordon P. Kusi, Pastor Reverend Stephen Jantuah Deacon Pascual Olivas Angela Lewis, DFF Mass Celebrations at each church: Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Lebanon Seventh Day Adventist Church 131-72 223rd Street Jamaica, NY 11413 718-525-4711 718-525-4630 Ferron F. Francis, Pastor Service Times: Sabbath School: 9:15 am Divine Service: 11:00 am Youth Ministry: 5pm - Sunset www.lebanonsda.org Maranatha French SeventhDay Adventist Church
173-04 Linden Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434 718-297-8784
Service Times: Sabbath School: 9:30 am Worship Service: 11 am
Sheperd’s House Open Bible Church (SHOBC) 134-30 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434 Sunday school - 9am Sunday Worship Experience -10AM Wednesdays - Bible Study & Prayer 7:30pm Fridays - Deliverance Service 7:30pm New Star Baptist Church 142-14 Farmers Blvd. Springfield Gardens, N.Y. 11434 Tel: 718-712-5075 Rev. Barry D. Warren Senior Pastor Service Times: Sunday Service 11:00 am Wednesday Service: Bible Study 6:30pm Prayer Meeting 8:00pm Our Lady Of Light Parish St. Catherine of Sienna Church
118-22 Riverton Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am Sunday 8:00am and 12:00pm St. Pascal Babylon 112-43 198th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 10:00am Monday to Saturday 9:00am St. Mary Magdalene Parish 218-12 136th Ave Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 718-949-4311 Service Times: Weekend: Sunday: 8:45 am 11:00 am Weekday: Mon thru Fri: 8:30 am Sat: 9 am Holy Day and Vigil: 8:30 am 7:30 pm The Greater Rescue Church of Christ, Inc. of the Apostolic Faith 110 - 51 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11433 Phone: 718-739-7165 Fax: 718-739-3880
Website: www.greaterrescue.org E-mail: grcc@verizon.net Rev. Leslie B. Hodelin-Wilks, Pastor Min. Gene Robbins, Assistant Pastor Service Times Sunday School: 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30am Sunday Evening Worship: 6pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays, 7pm Kingdom First Living Bible Class Wednesday, 7:30pm Evangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30pm Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Pastor Marcus McKnight 137-18 Farmers Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11434 718-528-1021 The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of worship to attend. List your church! Email: rochdalebulletin@gmail.com
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Rochdale Village Community Calendar November 2015
See what’s going on in, and around our community... A little something for everyone!
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CL = Club Lounge RM = Room Within the RV Community Center Note: This schedule is tentative. Committee Chairpersons, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOARD OFFICE TO CONFIRM OR ADVISE OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR SCHEDULED MEETING DATES.
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