THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER
Vol. 54 No. 08
July 2018
SERVING OVER 25,000 SHAREHOLDERS IN THE WORLD’S SECOND LARGEST HOUSING COOPERATIVE
RV’s End of School JAMBOREE! Youth Planning Committee ushers in summer break Takes event old-school with classic fun and games
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Assemblywoman Vivian Cook recognizes youth talents at Rochdale Village talent show - Page 20
Community Center Committee hosts Hot Summer White party with 107.5 WBLS - Page 21 President’s Report - Pg. 2
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General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4
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Amnesty Survey - Pg. 22-24
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The Rochdale Village Bulletin ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President’s Message
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.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Mario Turner Jean Hall Tim Mercer Treasurer Barbara Staples Assistant Treasurer Lisa Stark Secretary Joyce Williams
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Joe Evans Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Tim Mercer Kamal Saleem Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Mario Turner Joyce Williams Mark Busgang (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Lisa Stark Commercial Services Tim Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro Community Relations Maryam Hubbard Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Jean Hall Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Mario Turner Environmental Conservation Kamal Saleem Parking Clifton Stanley Diaz Information Technology Kamal Saleem MANAGEMENT Managing Agent Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Manager Marion Scott Assistant Managers Lance Williams, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI Controller William Young Deputy Director of Maintenance Corey Jones Public Safety Chief Victoria Pearson Power Plant Director Gilbert Francisco Human Resource Director Dolores Benner General Counsel William R. Greenspan
July 2018
- by Jean Randolph-Castro
Greetings Cooperators, It is always a pleasure to serve on the Board of Directors. Although it can be difficult at times with challenging decisions I am willing, excited and happy to work on the Board. In handling the business of Rochdale Village and serving the Rochdale Village community our goal is to get things done effectively and efficiently. I am proud of what the Board has accomplished and there are much more great things moving forward. My goal is to set the bar very high and continue to work as hard as I can to accomplish all of our goals for the coming year. I am very proud that we live in the greatest community ever.
Amnesty One of the greatest things we have implemented moving forward is our Amnesty program. The Board has worked very hard to bring this back so that each and every resident can be involved in the process and be part of the community. My vision is for everyone to become legal Cooperators so that all residents can take part in the voting process. I would also like everyone to be able to partake in the community meetings. In this way we can all participate in making Rochdale better. Maybe one day some of you will become Board members working for improvements in your community. Each year, during the voting process we have trouble reaching a quorum. This causes the Corporation more money than needed if we have to extend an election just to have a chance at reaching a quorum. With 5,860 apartments we should have no problem reaching this goal. Amnesty may be able to increase the amount of legal Cooperators that can be involved in the process making the goal of quorum easier to make. With that being said I would like to
welcome all new amnesties to your new home.
Summer Events As the summer is half way along we have a lot of activities that will be going on. We have many fun filled events for the entire family such as Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 18, 2018, where you can come out and enjoy the day with your families, friends and neighbors. We welcome residents to come out, bring your grill, and bring out your tents. There will also be lots of fun activities for the kids. One of the things that I would love to see is family gathering together. The Annual Music Festival is starting on Sunday, August 5th, and will continue on every following Sunday through August. The festival will include Gospel entertainment, Refreshments and T-shirts will be on sale. Our Annual Black Tie Affair follows on September 29th, 2018 in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom. Tickets for the Black Tie Affair are now on sale. You can purchase your tickets from the Board office, NORC and the Senior Center located in the Community Center. There will be a cocktail hour and dinner served, distinguished guest and an awards ceremony.
Annual Cancer Walk Words cannot express how deeply impassioned I am about the Annual Cancer Walk that has been implemented. The walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 13th, 2018. This disease have affected so many of our family, our friends, and neighbors. It is so important that you come out, that you show your support. This is our third year. My dream, my vision is to make Rochdale Cancer Walk bigger and better. There are many of us in the community, let us please stand together and make the walk a huge success. It is vitally important for
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your yearly checkup. It is also very important for the men to get involved. You too must educate yourself and participate. Cancer does not discrimination. I am appealing for your participation because I care about you. The American Cancer Society has partnered with us this year and their resources are available to you for free. Come out and hear the guest speakers share information that you can share with your family, friends and neighbors. Your quality of life is very important to the Board and we are working diligently to continue the services that you need and more! It is important, you are important. We are so blessed, our community is blessed. Thank you for making my job worthwhile by participating, understanding and being so patient and waiting for the projects to be completed that we implemented. My vision is for you to have the best, which you so richly deserve. With that process being done, it takes a little time but we will get there. The big mall will be receiving the benches very soon, hopefully by the end of July.
Updates on projects We are waiting on the stairwell doors to be installed before we put the new tiles by the elevator (Continued on page 8 )
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING WILL RETURN IN SEPTEMBER 2018 PLEASE ENJOY THE SUMMER BREAK.
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RVSS educational programs receive increased funding for 2018/2019 by
Susan Van Brackle
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ochdale Village Social Services Inc. (RVSS) was approved to receive a discretionary funding increase from $40,000, which was awarded in 2017-18, to $45,000, which is the new award for 2018-19. New York City Council oversees budgeting for RVSS educational programs and funding is drawn under the auspices of the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). The criteria for using DYCD discretionary funds from the New York City Council is described as funding earmarked specifically for ”educational assistance programs, youth mentoring and leadership programs,” and stipends for educational internships. Members of the RVSS board learned about the good news during a meeting with Councilwoman Adrienne Adams (D-Queens) at her office in Rochdale Mall 1 on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Jamal Wil-
kerson, Councilwoman Adams’ chief of staff, and Stephanie Charles, Adams’ director of constituent affairs were also in attendance. RVSS board vice president Kevin Dilworth drafted the awarded 2018-19 proposal that calls for a continuance of a popular Saturday morning tutoring program that takes place in Rochdale Community Center Room 15. The program enlists a team of certified school teachers (including lead instructor Andrea Johnson), combines oneon-one academic tutoring and gives participating students access to proprietary online tutoring tools that help students master Science, Technology, English and Math (STEM). Students also perform rounds of standardized test taking sessions that can advance their grade levels and increase academic achievement. The program’s successful track record of educational accomplishments gained the support of
City Councilwoman Adams to the degree that she’s also been sought to assist RVSS to purchase a Smart Board for the tutoring program. Interactive Smart Boards are integral to the advancement of educator pedagogy. The computer display connects to the internet, enhances lesson plan development and prepares students to compete academically. Another initiative slated to return to the RVSS program lineup is Critical Thinking Through Chess conducted by U.S. Olympic track and field trainer George H. Taylor. The chess program helps participants develop their ability to pay attention to detail, analyze concepts, boost self-discipline, evaluation and judgment skills. For the fourth straight year support also is expected to continue for the Queens Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.’s Teen Lift college prep program. Teen Lift provides financial sponsorship to high school students desiring to tour historically black col-
leges. Participants attend college preparatory sessions leading up to Easter week/spring break college tour. The RVSS board of directors also expects to vote on additional educational proposals that promote programs tailored to participants aged up to 24 years of age. An open house is planned for sometime in September, to determine whether the Saturday tutoring program should be made available to higher grade levels and to gauge the level of interest in Rochdale Village and the surrounding communities. Residents that are interested in registering for RVSS educational programs should contact administrative assistant Anuska Joseph at (718) 525-2800. Ext. 14. Ms. Joseph has office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 20 of the Rochdale Village Community Center otherwise leave a detailed voice mail message that includes one’s name, age, email address and phone number).
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Monthly Report Monthly Report
-- by by Marion Marion Scott Scott
General Manager’s Monthly Report for June 2018 Summer Camp
community center information eventually. With the incentives The second year of the table as many programs are on we get help paying for it and long term we reap the benefits Rochdale Village Academy the horizon. of higher efficiency that equals Summer Camp began on July 9th and has 72 children enrolled NYC Controller Recognizes shareholders money saved. to date. This number is up Rochdale’s going Green from last year’s enrollment Efforts Commercial Update and gives us high hopes as Scott Stringer, the NYC Both Mall 1 and Mall 2 this enables us to continue Controller visited our power have undergone renovations to provide this service to the plant and community center generally improving the community. Our metric for a on June 28 to give Rochdale aesthetic and curb appeal. viable summer camp and after Village a green energy Mall 1 was given the bulk of school program is that it should accommodation. Rochdale the investment dollars and has sustain itself financially and not was also recognized as being arguably renewed interest for burden the budget. Headed the 1st recipient in NYC that commercial tenants. We have up by Ms. Yolanda Brisbane, has received in excess of $1 57 active tenants between who has extensive experience million dollars in rebates for both malls and only two store with summer camp and after saving energy. This was due front vacancies and Mall 1’s school program management, to the reduction of our carbon second floor. We are pleased has put an increased focus foot print as it relates to the to say that all vacancies are on programming, counselor upgrade of our boilers. As many currently in negotiations with hiring, counselor training, trips longtime residents remember, different potential tenants and day to day programming the boiler replacement was a with more calling for space. to ensure our kids have a fun long and complicated process. We are running out of places and safe summer with us. The Ultimately, we emerged with that we can rent and that is a camp programming includes a viable solution that includes good problem to have. activities such as: four high efficiency boilers, We’ve been hearing • Team Building/Group and one back-up boiler and a $1.3 million-dollar incentive for $14 Camp Games million dollars less than what • Character and Leadership was originally specified. Our Development total carbon reduction per • Sports/Recreation and year is equivalent to removing Fitness 1,419 cars from the road or • Beginner to Advanced Chess planting 171,159 trees. We also received $250,000 for • Arts and Crafts our LED lighting upgrade last • STEM Learning/Academic year and another $100,000 incentive in April for pipe Enrichment insulation that covered more • Weekly Field Trips than half the cost of the entire We also provide two options project. We are constantly for parents that may need working on more rebates and extended hours beginning at incentives for energy savings 8:00 a.m. and ending as late for Rochdale. It is a win, win as 6:00 p.m. While parents scenario for us as these projects pick up their children we hope we received monies towards that they will stop by the would have had to be done
through the grape vine that residents are asking about the Hibachi Grill & Chinese Buffet that was promised a year ago. Just to be clear the Hibachi Grill on the second floor of Mall 1 is still coming. There is an array of different architectural drawings, filings and even an alteration to the existing C of O (certificate of occupancy) for the mall that is and has been underway. These things take months of due process to get approved. Fortunately, this will all be coming to a close in the next few weeks at which time construction will commence. We are also nearing a final lease signing with a large gym franchise for 18,000
square feet adjacent to Hibachi Grill on the second floor of Mall 1. Although we have a fitness room in the community center it will truly be an apples and oranges comparison from the services offered to the size and scale of the equipment. Lastly, we cannot help but tease that one of the current commercial tenant negotiations involves a credit union. We cannot disclose the name of the potential tenant as it is in the early stages. However, they are quite serious and would be a welcome addition Rochdale’s commercial tenant portfolio. Investments and ROI Investments turn out profitable when the under lying value is greater than the purchase price. An investor offered to acquire the land for $8.9 million dollars. The offer seems to make sense on its face if we were only interested in what we can have right now. For RVI the under lying value is the prospect of gaining an improved property with a mortgage of $130 million reduced through amortization to $80 million at the end of 15 years, thus creating a profit of $50 million dollars. If held another 15 years a property mortgaged at $130 million is in times of economic growth and development is sold for $165 million is a good investment. The replacement cost of the property could increase to $200 million. I am not advocating the sale of the land, simply stating some immutable facts pertaining to intrinsic value.
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Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village, Inc. CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT Fiscal 2018 - For the Month and 11 Months Ended February 28, 2018
Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2017 and FY 2018 Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2017 - FY 2018
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Controller’s Report
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Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY2017 AND FY 2018
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2018
Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2017 AND FY 2018 vs. Budget
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Public Safety Report
- by Chief Victoria Pearson
Public Safety Monthly Report - June 2018
Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village, Inc., Public Safety Department during the month of June 2018. Public Safety maintains twenty-four-hour coverage. COMPLAINTS: During the month of June 2018, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of (51) loitering and (92) noise complaints from Cooperators. The Task Force encountered (17) counts of loiterers while conducting interior & exterior patrols and special verticals, which were resolved as follows: 1. All Complaint Conditions corrected – (32) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave and (61) of the noise complaints corrected the volume of the noise.
VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR, PARKING LOT & MAINTENANCE DOOR CHECKS: 1996 SPECIAL VERTICALS: 280 TOTAL: 2276 TOWING: 12 WARNING STICKER ISSUED: 0 TOTAL: 12 ESCORTS: AIDED SICK, INJURY & ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: MISCELLANEOUS CALLS:
120 97 84
PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: MAINTENANCE CALLS:
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES:
640 484
1124
2. All Unfounded Complaints – (19) unfounded loitering complaints and (31) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present or no noise could be heard)
INCIDENT REPORTS:
3. Loitering individuals & noise complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (10) received violations for loitering and (3) received violations for noise
ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: TOTAL:
4. Complaint Responses – (51) loiterers and (92) noise complaints and other quality of life violations found and/or recipients of violations for a total of (143)
VIOLATIONS ISSUED:
61
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO:
0
5. Task Force Responses - (13) loitering calls from Dispatch
EVICTION(S):
5
181
MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 2510
6. Violations issued – (61) Loitering, noise and other quality of life violations 1 For the month of June 2018 there were (1) arrest 2 3 The Rochdale Village Public Safety Department will continue to 4 5 organize to better serve the community. 6 7 DVR UNIT ACTIVITY 8 RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 8 9 10 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 25 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 3 11 12 ARREST INCIDENTS 1 13 FIRE INCIDENTS 0 14 TOTAL INCIDENTS 37 15 16 17 TASK FORCE ACTIVITIES 18 • Conducted (156) Special Verticals 19 20 • Made (0) arrest, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, (0) C-Summons 21 and (16) violations including (7) for loitering. (17) Loiters were 22 encountered during routine patrols. 23 24 25 TOWED VEHICLES 26 The Public Safety Department towed (12) vehicles during the month of 27 June for violation of parking rules on the complex. 28 29 30 *Special Vertical Patrols by Rochdale Public Safety Officers and 31 Supervisors: 32 Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers patrol the 33 34 stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours to curtail 35 unlawful activities. 36
1 0 1
VIOLATIONS CLASSIFICATION Illegal Move out Illegal Move in Negligence Harboring a Pet Noise Complaint Disorderly Conduct/Abusive Language Loitering Illegal Sublet/Occupant Damage to Rochdale Property Littering Failure to Comply Reckless Endangerment TV or Radio Dish (on roof, façade, window or balcony) Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance Criminal Activities Creating Fire Hazard Urinating/Defecation in Public Drinking Alcohol in Public (Open Containers) Gas Leak Trespass Offensive Apt. Odor Harassment Walking Dog on Premises Throwing things out the window Illegal Parking Health Hazzard Resisting Arrest Assault on Rochdale Village Personnel Bulk/Improperly Discarded Garbage Refusing to show ID Unauthorized Air Conditioner Theft of Property Vandalism Smoking in unauthorized area Riding Bike or Skateboard on Property Feeding stray animals or wildlife (including cats) Total
AMOUNT 2 3 4 5 3 5 10 6 1 4 4 1 1 1
1 1 2 2
3 1 1 61
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Monthly Report
- by Claude Laborde
Contract Summary/Status — June 2018
PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAY REPAIRS: 2017) Complete: Lots #2, 3, 4, 6 & 8 9. Subway(Completed, August 2017) Lot #7 will start summer, 2018 with the addition 10. Bed, Bath and Beyond (Completed , of 19 new spaces. September 2017) 11. Mall 2 – HIP cleaner (Completed, March SPRAY PARK: 2018) SHOPPING CENTER: Playground 1-Completed end of June 2017. 12. Building 8B, Apt 13H (Completed, March 1. Complete: Construction began, January Playground 3- Completed end of June 2017 2018) 2017. Completion – December, 2017. 13. Building 1B, Apt. 13A (Completed, May 2. Contract Amount: $1,760,000 2018) ROOF LEAK RENOVATION: 3. Outstanding: Benches and cameras. 1. Building 7A, Apt. 13E (Completed, February, 14. Building 1B, Apt. 13H (Completed, May 2018) 2017) 2. Community Center – Room 18 (Completed, COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: LAUNDRY ROOM: February, 2017) 1. Complete: Construction began in April of 1. HVAC unit installation in building 16 3. Community center – Club Lounge & Ladies 2016. Completed, December 2017. completed, November 2017. (Bradley Restroom (Completed, March 2017) 2. Contract Amount: $1,765,000 Mechanical) 4. Building 2C, Apt 13C (Completed, April 2. HVAC unit installation in buildings 4 & 8 2017) 3. Awnings completed completed, January 2018. (SIGMA) 5. Big Mall Entry Canopy Roof COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF: (Completed, April 2017) Phase 2, Start date: May 2nd, 2018. – In progress 6. Building 4B, Hallway (Completed, April 3. ASBESTOS RECORDS (Reorganizing Phase 1, Work on parapet wall and roof retrofit Files): 2017) (Public Safety) completed end of October, 2016 7. Advantage Care (Completed, April 2017) 8. Rochdale Outlet Mall (Completed, April 4. Project completed end of May 2017. LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE 6, 7 & 8 - BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS: Façade repairs for Building Numbers 13, 14, 15 & 16 Completed end of September 2017.
President’s Message (Continued from Page 2) bank. The doors to be replaced by the exit area at the stairwell on the first floor. That must be completed first to avoid damaging the new tiles. The laundry room contractor will provide approximately $500,000 in upgrades to all twenty (20) laundry rooms including upgraded heating and cooling, new quartz counter tops, plus new ceilings and lighting. The laundry room hours are now open from 5 a.m. -11 p.m. Buildings 8 and 4 are the model buildings that have been completed. The new doors, air condition and tiling have been completed in these two buildings. If any Cooperator wants to visit the model buildings, feel free to do so. This upgrade will be in all the buildings very soon. Finally, although the major work was completed in the big mall earlier this year, we are putting the finishing touches on this project. Just as promised, the new benches and wastebaskets have arrived in the Big Mall. The new look of the Mall is beautiful and has been enhanced tremendously for your shopping pleasure and quality of life. Enjoy! Thank you for making my job worthwhile by participating, understanding and being so patient for waiting for these projects to be completed that we have implemented. My vision is for you to have the best, which you so richly deserve. With that
process being done, it takes a little time but we your luggage. Bedbugs are not necessarily will get there. the result of an untidy home but you should visually inspect your mattresses for signs of infestation and if you are unsure please contact Customer Service Training Management has started another the central maintenance office (ext. 353) for round of customer service training for all our an appointment. The services are no charge to Management employees. The Board and I know you and it is better to be on the safe side to that it is very important that our residents are prevent infestations spreading to neighboring treated with the utmost respect at all times. We apartments. take this very seriously and Management agrees that proper training is the key. The training is Key Holders Meeting being conducted by 3rd party company, Taylor We are in the process of scheduling a Performance Solutions, which specializes in meeting for all community room and storage training throughout the tri-state area. Many room key holders. Once everything is finalized, different subjects are covered ranging from key holders will be notified of date and venue how to properly answer phones to dealing of the meeting. I encourage all key holders to with irate individuals to knowing how to work attend, as we will be discussing the policies effectively with interruptions. The last round and procedures on the use of the rooms/storage of customer service training helped improve Rooms. resident and management communications. We anticipate further improvement from this class August Board Meeting Traditionally every year the Board plans going forward. to take off the month of August for vacation. Pending on the process of the vote at the July Bedbug Treatments Many of us have already gone on Board meeting, there will not be a Board summer vacation and may not be aware that meeting until September. many bedbug infestations are the result of travel where bedbugs are picked up from Enjoy the rest of your summer. hotels or motels and transported home in Love, Peace and Blessings to all.
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~Poetry Corner & Musings...~ Dear Graduate By Gloria Williams Hold your head up high proud and strong Step lively think wisely you do not walk in this world alone
No man is an island you have parents, teachers, politicians, preachers friends and family all applauding you You have people you don’t even know Praying for you too Praying for your growth and success in this cold unstable world Praying for every Man Woman Boy and Every little girl
Your education is important in every Decision that you make may God Order your Steps in every step you take
You are needed today like never before We need your brilliant minds Uncle Sam wants you Semper Fi Black Lives matter See something say something We need every watchful eye
You have kept your eyes on the prize You earned your diploma awards plaques. Masters degree Ph.D go boldly out into the world be what God meant for you to be. Congratulations from all who wish you well love respect and admire you let your ship sail. Fly high like the mighty eagle when in flight you soar the world welcomes you with open arms we love you even more. Peace
The Choice is Yours By Anthony Blake Sit verses Stand Talk verses Silent Sing verses hum Write verses draw Accomplish verses establish Negativity verses positivity Encourage verses inspiration Sad verses Joy Weather verses Condition Mood verses Attitude Danger verses Safe Mad verses Glad Boy verses Girl Love verses Hate Poet verses Writer Speaker verses Lecturer Lie verses Truth Youth verses Old Live verses Death Owner verses Partner Scare verses Dare Nightmare verses Dream Evil verses Good Church verses Religion Bus verses Car Train verses Air Work verses Home Pick your choice A moment to say this The added flavor with a twist A following being the track Your choice to make Our call being the stake The reaction waiting for you to take.
The Battle is not Lost
By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards Every fight may not be won But the battle is not lost Just keep the faith look to God He has the last say as the boss Do not despair because God cares for you Just always count on Him
And as soon as you realize this you’ll know The battle is yours to win Be encouraged! Copyright 2018
What Better time than Now By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards What better time than now To reflect on your life’s journey What better time than now To forge ahead and let some know your Sorry and want to make amends What better time than now To start life fresh and anew What better time than now To know you want to just be you What better time than now To get your healing from God above Because he cares so much for you And wants you to abide in his love What better time than now There is no better time than NOW! Be encouraged! Copyright 2018
Eating out in Summer By Ed Miller
One never knows in a restaurant When you tell the server what you want If by being rude or polite When your order comes, will it be right? When service is good, do you compliment Or are you severe, irreverent? Do you gripe, do you complain, When the waiter is busy, and it’s in vain? Do you get hot under the collar, Are you calm or do you holler, If he’s old or if he’s young, When it’s a lady, hold your tongue? You cannot tell from what you see, Doctor, lawyer, teacher, to be, A cheerful smile, tip 20% Everyone must pay the rent. It may be a gentleman and a scholar College student earning a dollar Someday he may be in your seat Rich and famous, waiting to eat.
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The RV Church Corner Why not visit a neighborhood house of worship here in the surrounding Rochdale Village community? Peace. Greater Springfield Community Church 177-06 129th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 Reverend Doctor Philip Craig Service Time: Sundays at 11 a.m. Sunday School: at 10 a.m. The church of St. Bonaventure 114-58 170th Street Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-0040 10 a.m. Mass Celebration 8:30 a.m. Morning Mass Celebrations: Mon., Wed., Fri.
Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 718-528-6010 Pastor: Gordon P. Kusi www.christthekingsg.org Service Times: Saturday Evening 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Daily Mass: M-F 8:00 am; Sat. 9:00 a.m. Holy Days: 8:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Bible Study: 3rd & 4th Sundays Confession: Sat. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Shepherd’s House Open Bible Church (SHOBC) 134-30 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11434 Sunday school - 9 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience -10 a.m. Wednesdays - Bible Study & Prayer 7:30 pm Fridays - Deliverance Service 7:30 p.m.
St. Benedict the moor 171-17 110th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 718-526-4018 Reverend Stephen Jantuah Deacon Pascual Olivas Angela Lewis, Dir. Religious Ed. Brooks Memorial United Methodist Noon & 5 p.m. Mass Celebrations 8:30 A.M. Morning Mass Celebrations: Church 143-22 109th Avenue Tues., Thurs. Jamaica, NY 11434 Rev. John T. Simmons, Jr., Pastor Christ the King Church T elephone: 718-658-8822 145-39 Farmers Boulevard
Email: brooksmemorial@aol.com Website: www.brooksmemorial.org Church School: Adult: 9:00 a.m. Each Sunday Children & Youth: 10:00 a.m. First, Second & Third Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:15 a.m Wednesday Evening Bible Study & Prayer Service - 7:00 p.m. Jazz Communion Vespers: 5:00 p.m. Each Third Saturday of the Month Christ Church International (CCI) Bishop Joseph N. Williams, Sr. Pastor 122-20 Merrill Street Jamaica, NY 11434 718-276-2799 Website: www.cciministries.com Sunday School – 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship – 10:00 a.m. St. Pascal Babylon 112-43 198th Street St. Albans, NY 11412 Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. Lebanon Seventh-day Adventist
Church 131-72 223rd Street Laurelton, NY 11413 718-525-4630 Website: http://www.lebanonsda.org Service Times: Saturday: Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturday: Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday: Bible Study Class: 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting Power Hour: 12:00 Noon & 7:30 p.m. Youth Revive Service: 4th Weekend of Friday 7:15 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. the month:
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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Jam Pharmacy extends hearty hello to the Rochdale Village community By Susan Van Brackle
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am Pharmacy is the latest business to open in the community. The drugstore opened nearly two months ago and is situated at 134-10 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, directly across the street from Group 5. With the addition of Jam Pharmacy, the community now has drug stores conveniently located in multiple surrounding areas of the complex. What’s more, this is not the owner’s first foray into the drug store business. They also service a pharmacy near our sister co-op, Penn South, in Manhattan’s Chelsea area. Owner Albert Mushiyev, paid a visit to the Rochdale Village Community Center on Wednesday, July 18 to introduce himself and provide information about the new and useful services that Jam Pharmacy has to offer. “Can’t make it out to the drugstore? states Mr. Mushiyev, “Jam Pharmacy provides free door-
to-door delivery service. Additionally, the store has fax and copy machine services for a minimal fee and we are looking to add a notary to our service assortment.” The shop also sells prepaid cards, over the counter vitamins, household items and Metro cards, which definitely comes in handy in a pinch. Jam Pharmacy has a referral system for subscribers that place their prescriptions with them. A store credit of $5.00 will be given for every family member or friend that is referred. Consult the Rochdale Bulletin Weekly Sheet for additional information about Jam Pharmacy’s promotions and services. Jam Pharmacy is open Sunday through Friday but closed on Saturdays.
Moise Beaussejour retires after years of dedicated service at RV
New retiree Moise Beaussejour with Maintenance Director Corey Jones.
By Susan Van Brackle
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riends, family and colleagues gathered for lunch to bid a fond adieu to Mr. Moise (Moses) Beaussejour. Mr. Moses was an integral part of the Rochdale Village maintenance
team for 28 years. Director Corey Jones presented Moise with an award of appreciation for his dedicated commitment to the job. Moise was joined by his daughter and son at this esteemed occasion. Heres wishing Moise Beaussejour a wonderful life of well deserved retirement.
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Ideal Food Basket hosts Annual Customer Appreciation Day at Rochdale Village By Susan Van Brackle
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roprietors of Ideal Food Basket recently recognized four years in the Jamaica, Queens community with an Annual Customer Appreciation Day. The celebration kicked off on Saturday, July 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Judging from the amazing turnout, neighbors and guests have come to look forward to this affair. Food tastings, product samplings, face painting, music and loads of giveaways were all part of the fun. The Ideal team even provided deep shopping discounts on many goods that the community knows and loves. Rochdale’s Board Vice President and Commercial Services Committee Chairman Tim Mercer was on the scene meeting and greeting residents that stopped by mall #2 to participate in the festivities. He also thanked the merchants for contributing their time and products to the affair. Carlos Espinal, President of Ideal Food Basket, expressed heartfelt thanks to the Rochdale Village community, which the Bulletin shared on Facebook via video. According to Mr. Espinal, “This event is to show our appreciation to the community... Thank you for coming and participating and we hope you were pleased with the turnout.”
Neighbors from Rochdale Village and the surrounding areas had a blast at Ideal’s Annual Customer Appreciation Day.
POST THIS HANDY SPECIAL CUTOUT ON YOUR FRIDGE. For all maintenance requests and repairs, please note the following group numbers and contacts for your convenience. Call (718) 276-5610 and dial the following extension for your circle:
Group 1: ext. 402 and 403, ring bell #304 in Bldg. 2 Group 2: ext. 405 and 406, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 5 Group 3: ext. 410 and 411, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 10 Group 4: ext. 413 and 414, ring bell #400 in Bldg. 13 Group 5: ext. 417 and 418, ring bell #196 in Bldg. 17
Outdated prescriptions and vitamins should never be disposed of in toilets or down the sink RV. Practice safe disposal methods at area pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS. Thank You.
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And Social Services, Inc. Presents “OUR TIME” All are welcome
Annual Black Tie Affair Saturday, September 29, 2018 Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom Jamaica, NY 11434 5:00P.M. – 3:00 A.M.
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$50.00 per person Music by: Live Band/DJ **Elegant Attire**
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For more information, please contact:
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For purchase please contact: Jean Castro (347) 229-8514
Ed Douglass (718) 813-0984 Clifton Stanley Diaz (718) 309-2203 Lisa Stark (347) 707-0822
Joyce Williams (718) 341-1040 / Gary Hawkins (718) 593-0363 Clifton Stanley Diaz (718) 309-2203/Carolyn Jackson (646) 258-0324 Board Office (718) 276-5700 Ext. 336
Eugen Evans “Nunu Car Service” (347) 539-3576 **Fundraiser**
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From Farm to Table with the Rochdale Children’s Garden Photo credit: Rochdale Pre-School Nursery Program/Educator Edna Cherry
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(Photo 1.) What begins as sprouts at the Rochdale Pre-School Nursery program in buildings 9 and 12 later becomes flowers, fruits and veggies that go from the children’s garden to the table. (Photos 2 and 3) Educator Edna Cherry teaches basic botany skills to youngsters that attend the Nursery school. The children are shown bringing their seedlings to the garden for planting and further development.
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(Photos 4 and 5) These bright youngsters range in age from three to four years old and aren’t afraid to get their hands in the soil. They are involved in every step of the planting process.(Photo 6) After weeks of tender love and care, it’s harvest time. Children get to sample the veggies they grew. That’s what you call ‘farm to table’.
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Youth Planning Committee hosts Annual End of School Jamboree
Some people have never had a pony ride. Rochdale kids have the opportunity year after year during the Youth Planning Committee’s Annual End of School Jamboree.
Youth Planning Committee chairman, Mario Turner, brought back old-school activities like the potato sack race and an good old tug of war.
The Youth Planning Committee team brings the fun every time. (l.to r.) Shawna Hubbard-Thomas, Mario Turner, Renee Taylor, Moses Turner with friend at Rochdale Village.
An afternoon playing in a bouncy house never gets old.
Kids enjoyed a free afternoon of funny clowns, refreshments, decorative face painting and canvas art created in the great outdoors after a long school year.
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Future stars perform during ‘Showtime at Rochdale’ youth talent showcase By Hayden Horsham
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he Honorable Vivian E. Cook knows talent when she sees it. That’s why the Assemblywoman, in conjunction with members of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors and Community Center director Julia Shaw, celebrated gifted youth of Jamaica, Queens in the form of a showcase at the grand ballroom on Saturday, July 7. Talented youngsters from all over the city arrived to perform on Rochdale’s grand stage as event co-host, Fred Bugsy Buggs of SiriusXM and 107.5 WBLS, graciously played Master of Ceremonies in lieu of host and comic Ray DeJon who was unable to perform due to a last minute scheduling conflict. District Leader Anthony Andrews, New York State Committeeman Patrick Jenkins, New York State Committeewoman Dr. Jean Phelps, Supreme Judge Jacqueline T. Brown, Rodney Pride (United Black Men) and Imam Bilal were also in the audience lending their presence and support to the young performers. Attendees were totally entertained from start to finish. Showtime began approximately at 3:00 p.m. and ended with a lavish dinner buffet at 6:30 p.m. Special thanks goes out to the Honorable Vivian E. Cook, Brenda Payne, Warren McCray, Hettie Powell, Esq., Community Center Director Julia Shaw and Rochdale Village Board President Jean Castro for making this event possible.
(l. to r.) Rochdale’s Board President Jean Castro, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook and Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz with talented youth.
Rochdale Village Community Center Committee Presents
2018 FEATURING Food, Jewelry, Clothing, Crafting supplies, and much more…
Payment Plan:
$100.00 due by June 11, 2018
Second payment of $100.00 due July 9, 2018 Third payment of $100.00 due August 13, 2018 For further information & Reservation contact: Final payment of $99.00 due Sept. 03, 2018
Jean Castro 347-954-7527 Joyce Williams 718-341-1040 Gary Hawkins 718-593-0363 Board Office 718-276-5700 ext. 336 Trip Cancellation Insurance for cancellation due to medical or legal reasons. Insurance payment will be made directly with the insurance company by credit card or debit card only
LIMITED Spaces for the Fall Festival being sold during the 2018 RV Music Festival held every Sunday in August from 5-8 P.M. at the RV Community Center
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!! For More Information Please Contact: Jean Randolph-Castro 347-229-8514 or Board Office 718-276-5700 Ext. 336 APPROVED BY THE BOARD OFFICE FOR POSTING UNTIL 9/10/18
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Hot summer white party with 107.5 WBLS
Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom By Susan Van Brackle
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ochdale’s Community Center Committee, chaired by Board President Jean Castro and cochaired by director of the board Ed Douglass, once again set the grand ballroom ablaze with the annual summer white party. The affair was DJ’d by Doctor Bob Lee of 107.5 WBLS and Crew, who kept the music pumping with danceable hits well into the wee hours of the morning Guests young and old ‘glamped it up’ in their best white attire and dined on delicious soul food
sponsored by A&B Catering, Early B’s Catering, Magic Soul Food and O.B.’s Bakery. The hot summer white party ushers in the the unofficial beginning of the social season at Rochdale Village. For information about upcoming Community Center events like the Musical Festival and Fall Festival, consult the Bulletin newspaper, Weekly Sheets and digital bulletin boards. Special thanks goes out to Community Center Committee members that helped to make the hot summer white party a rousing success! Photo credit: Larry Love Moore.
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - June 25, 2018
R39-18:
has inspected the required work and will sign-off WHEREAS, the Jewish Association for
upon completion under his present contract;
Services for the Aged (JASA) provides services for
WHEREAS, Proto Restoration
Rochdale Village residents thru NORC-SSP,
Construction, LLC (Proto) was the contractor that
contractor;
did the Local Law 11 Cycle 8 work for Rochdale and WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc.,
their permits are still valid;
wants to continue to support the services of NORC-SSP; and
WHEREAS, Proto has agreed to do the required work using their unit pricing from January 2016,
OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board authorizes the payment of $80,012.04
which was the lowest responsible bid at that time; and
annually and the execution by the President of a
WHEREAS, Proto has submitted
memorandum of understanding similar to the
proposals for each of the four (4) affected
attached, after legal counsel’s review and edit.
buildings with a total cost of $239,428.30 to
Moved by: Mario Turner
complete all necessary work related to the
Seconded by: Edward Douglass
violations issued.
FOR
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
the proposal from Proto to complete all work
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
associated with the violations issued for a total
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
cost of $239,428.30, to be funded from HCR
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
reserves.
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Moved by: Barbara Staples
Clifton Stanley Diaz
ABSENT Joe Evans
Gary Hawkins Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
R40-18: WHEREAS, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) issued violations to Buildings 13 through 16 for spalled concrete and balcony posts on December 12, 2016; WHEREAS, our architect, Robert Stahl,
Seconded by: Joyce Williams
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem Barbara Staples
Derrick Shareef
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Clifton Stanley Diaz
ABSENT Joe Evans
Gary Hawkins Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
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R41-18:
contractors to bid and agree to the current labor WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc.
Contracted with City and County Paving Corp. for
cost predicated on pricing established in 1991 utilizing the online bidding system;
repair, repaving and expansion of parking lots 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 6 and 8, which are all now complete;
WHEREAS, bid results produced three (3) interested companies whereby one (1) company,
and
Wall Contractor Corp. (Wall), agreed to a WHEREAS, there remains under the City
12% discount and two (2) companies, Sigma Maintenance
and County Paving Corp. $173,808 which is
& Restoration Corp. (Sigma) and L & R General
sufficient to repair, repave and expand parking
Construction, Corp. (L & R) agreed to a 13%
lot 7, adding 19 new spaces; and
discount off the established price list; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that
WHEREAS, based on this past year’s
the Board authorizes a change order in the amount
labor expense of $3,452,777 the 13% discount would
of $173,808 for repair, repaving and expansion of
result in approximately $449,000.00 in savings
parking lot 7 by City and County Paving, Inc..
annually. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the
Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts
Seconded by: Talib Bey
FOR
the proposals from Sigma Maintenance & Restoration
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Corp. and L & R General Construction, Corp. at a
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
13% discount off the established price list for a
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
period of two (2) years, subject to the approval
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
of New York State Homes & Community Renewal.
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Moved by: Talib Bey
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Seconded by: Barbara Staples
Clifton Stanley Diaz
ABSENT Joe Evans
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Gary Hawkins
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
R42-18:
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc,
desires to maintain the labor cost to restore vacant units as well as occupied units at an affordable rate; WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has sought
ABSTENTIONS
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins
ABSENT Joe Evans
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Eight for, four abstentions, three absent; motion
R44-18:
passes.
WHEREAS, U J Pizzeria seeks to rent four hundred (400) square feet on the first floor
R43-18:
of Mall 1; WHEREAS, Ming Y. Cheung d/b/a Jay’s
WHEREAS, U J Pizzeria has agreed to
Restaurant (“Jays”) currently rents one thousand
rent four hundred (400) square feet in Mall 1 for
six hundred and ten (1,610) square feet on the
five years with a five year option period for a
first floor of Mall 1;
potential total of ten years; and
WHEREAS, Jays has agreed to rent one thousand six hundred and ten (1,610) square feet in Mall 1 for five years with a five-year option period for a potential total of ten years; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Ming Y. Cheung d/b/a Jay’s Restaurant lease is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors subject to the timely receipt and review and approval, by the Board, of the rendering from the
WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, U J Pizzeria lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors, subject to the timely receipt, review and approval by the Board, of the rendering from the tenant. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro.
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Moved by: Mario Turner
Edward Douglass
Maryam Hubbard
Seconded by: Lisa Stark
Timothy Mercer
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
tenant.
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Edward Douglass Timothy Mercer
Maryam Hubbard
Derrick Shareef
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Jean Hall
ABSTENTIONS
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Kamal Saleem
Joyce Williams
ABSTENTIONS
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
ABSENT
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Joe Evans
Jean Hall
Gary Hawkins
Nine for, two abstentions, four absent; motion passes.
ABSENT Joe Evans
Gary Hawkins Ten for, two abstentions, three absent; motion passes.
R45-18: WHEREAS, Gurson Sneakers, Inc. d/b/a
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Urban Kicks currently rents two thousand one
Committee would like to host a Back to School
hundred and twenty-six (2,126) square feet on the
Giveaway Event in conjunction with the
first floor of Mall one;
organization The Keys to Unlock Your Silence, Inc.
WHEREAS, the principal of Gurson
and the Infinity Love Foundation; for the children
Sneakers, Inc. d/b/a Urban Kicks would like to
of Rochdale Village, in the red brick area of the
change the d/b/a from Urban Kicks to GB’s;
Community Center; WHEREAS, the event would be scheduled
WHEREAS, GB’s has agreed to take two thousand one hundred and twenty-six (2,126) square feet in Mall 1 for five years with a five year option period, for a potential total of ten years;
for either Saturday August 25th or Sunday August 26th from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at no cost to Rochdale Village, Inc. other than space in-kind; and
and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, GURSON SNEAKERS, INC. d/b/a GB’s lease renewal is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
ABSENT
Clifton Stanley Diaz
distributed to the children of Rochdale, on a first come first serve basis. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Back to School Giveaway Event is approved by the
Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro
Seconded by: Lisa Stark
pencils, notebooks and the like will be
Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.
Moved by: Maryam Hubbard
WHEREAS, supplies such as backpacks,
Joe Evans
Gary Hawkins Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
R46-18:
Seconded by: Joyce Williams
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Clifton Stanley Diaz
ABSENT Joe Evans
Gary Hawkins Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
R47-18: WHEREAS, the Community Relations
WHEREAS, the President of the Board
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of Directors appointed an Election Committee
R48-18: WHEREAS, Product and Data Center, LLC
consisting of Joyce Williams, Lisa Stark and Kamal Saleem and tasked the Election Committee to
d/b/a Sprint (“Sprint�) currently rents one
prepare proposed Election Procedures and related
thousand one hundred (1,100) square feet on the
documents for the 2018 Annual Meeting and Election
first floor of Mall 1; WHEREAS, Sprint has agreed to take
of Board Members, together with an Administrative Schedule and Notice of Annual Meeting and obtain a proposal from an election company to supervise the
one thousand, one hundred (1,100) square feet in Mall 1 for five years; and WHEREAS, the terms of the lease is
Board elections; and WHEREAS, the Election Committee has obtained a proposal from Honest Ballot Association and further adopted the Election Procedures, Administration Schedule and Notice of Annual Meeting for the 2018 Annual Stockholders Meeting. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. adopts the Election Procedures, Administrative Schedule and Notice of Annual Meeting approved by the Election Committee, as attached hereto and further does approve the contract of Honest Ballot Association, also as attached hereto, with a fee outside the scope of the proposal.
attached. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Product and Data Center, LLC d/b/a Sprint lease renewal is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. Moved by: Edward Douglass Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro
FOR
Talib Bey
Jean Randolph-Castro
Edward Douglass
Jean Hall
Maryam Hubbard
Timothy Mercer
Kamal Saleem
Derrick Shareef
Barbara Staples
Lisa Stark
Mario Turner
Joyce Williams
Moved by: Lisa Stark
ABSENT
Seconded by: Barbara Staples
Clifton Stanley Diaz
Not voted on - held over for additional
Gary Hawkins
paperwork.
Voting will be by telephone vote.
Joe Evans
Twelve for, three absent; motion passes.
ROCHDALE VILLAGE IS A SMOKE FREE ZONE Thank you for not smoking. That includes vaping.
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Community Center Committee Minutes for Wednesday, July 19, 2018 Meeting attendees: • Week 3: Sunday, August 19, 2018- R & B Community Center Committee • Week 4: Sunday, August 26, 2018- Jazz Attendance Sheet forwarded Assignments were given to the committee members as it relates to the task Called to order: 7:03 p.m. each member will be doing during the music festival. Adjourned: 8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Chairperson, Jean Randolph2) All White Affair Castro • All white Affair was a huge success, tickets & Setups sold $6,275. Jean Randolph-Castro
Ed Douglass
Meeting was opened by Chairperson, Ms. Jean Castro
New Business: Women History Month Event Seventeen (17) people were in attendance The Committee discussed the following items: 1) Music Festival • T-shirt color olive/winter green with gold writing • The entertainment schedule for the Music Festival is as follows: • Week 1: Sunday, August 05, 2018 - Gospel Choir/Comedy/Free Raffle Giveaways • Week 2: Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Reggae
3) Fall Festival Registration • The remaining Fall Festival spots will be sold during the Music Festival on Sunday, August 05, 2018, from 5pm-8pm. • Monies received from the 2 registration days totaled $9,210 Old Business: Next Meeting: Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 7 p.m. Jean Randolph-Castro, Chairperson Eddie Douglas, Co-Chair Tina Young, Secretary
Public Safety Committee Minutes for Thursday, June 7, 2018
Meeting attendees: Public Safety Committee forwarded. Attending: Chief Pearson Called to order: 7:04 p.m. Adjourned: 8:20 p.m.
Talib Bey
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Attendance
Sheet
Facilitator: Chairman, Talib Bey The meeting was opened by Chairman Talib Bey. The meeting was turned over to Chief Pearson.
Officers Sergeant Reina Romero, Patrolman Robert Ross, Patrolman Robert Fuller, Patrolman Hector Nieuwkirk, and Special Patrolman Charles Scales and Special Patrolman John Finlator Rochdale residents gave praises to the officers for their work and recognition to the positive changes that have taken place in the Public Safety Department. Co Chairperson Mr. Diaz gave awards to the same officers from his Civic Association Organization. Update was given regarding signs needed related to the dog issue in Rochdale.
Public Safety Statistics were given and discussed for the months of March, April, and May.
Other Concerns: Next Meeting: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:00pm
Presentation was given by Chief Pearson and Captain Osback regarding the apprehension of UPS package suspect and armed accomplice. • Awards were given to Rochdale Village Public Safety Response Team
Talib Bey, Chairperson Tina Young, Secretary
Minutes for Thursday, April 5, 2018
Meeting attendees: the checks that are obtained are cashed on the Public Safety Committee - Attendance Sheet black market forwarded. Attending: Chief Pearson P.O. Terriean Called to order: 7:03 p.m. There was an update given about illegal activity Adjourned: 8:18 p.m. on Guy Brewer Blvd
-Summons are being given for loud noise and double parked cars. -task force is monitoring and giving tickets to The meeting was opened by Chairman Talib illegal livery cab drivers Bey -Fixed posts on the Blvd is set to begin again in NYPD reports June P.O. Edwards one of Rochdale Villages ResourCaptain Osback gave a report regarding violatice officers gave a brief presentation regarding ons comparisons that were given in 2017/18. “mail Fising”. -He stated that they have a noise decibal apparatus that they use when noise complaints are He stated the information that is acquired by the perpetrators are used for identity fraud and called in to Public Safety Facilitator: Chairman, Talib Bey
Cooperator concerns Private property signs are still needed throughout the campus -There are panhandlers in the big mall -There is a request for wifi connected to cameras that can be viewed live by Public Safety officers in the observation booths in the circles. NOTE: Go to MYCHOICE.com to control scheduling of your UPS packages. Other Concerns: Next Meeting: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. Talib Bey, Chairperson Tina Young, Secretary
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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, July 12, 2018
The meeting opened at 7:00PM; a total of thirtysix (36) members signed in. Also present was Chairperson Jean Hall (JH), Maintenance Director Corey Jones (CJ) and Ombudsmen Glen Keller (GK). Jean Hall
Cooperator stated that the vents are being cleaned at the bottom of building 10 but the contractors are not cleaning up when they finish. CJ indicated he will address. Chair JH requested that during the meeting members should refrain from personal conversations as it makes it difficult for members to hear what is being discussed. Maintenance Director CJ stated the building 19 gas leak work is progressing because the ability to access cooperators units has been great. Currently work is being done from the hours of 9AM to 9PM. CJ also stated the screens have been placed in the service hallways of all buildings. JH inquired if the broken light that cooperators complained about last month – building 10; “M” door was fixed. CJ indicated this is still outstanding and has not been addressed. JH inquired about the stencil on building 20, has that been corrected. CJ indicated this item is also outstanding. Chair, JH advised the committee that the Friday September shred fest will be sponsored with NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer’s office. The date is September 14, 2018 and as additional information is provided it will be passed on to the committee members. Questions were raised regarding Bargold storage. Chair JH spoke with management and the following information was provided: Was Bargold required to obtain insurance? Bargold has liability insurance but the occupants sign a month-to-month agreement that notes Bargold is not responsible for what is being stored nor is Rochdale Village (RV). They store their goods at their own risk. Exactly the same for their apartments. Rochdale Village does not have insurance that covers the shareholders personal belongings. Shareholders should have homeowner’s insurance that protects them. In case of damage due to a leak in the pipes, who is responsible? Just like their apartment, the shareholder/
Bargold Occupant can put in a claim with their homeowner’s insurance carrier. Bargold and RV are not responsible for what is being stored. How is the cooperator notified of a possible leak that may affect their storage unit? Once Bargold is made aware of the leak, we reach out to the occupants or multiple occupants that may be affected and our maintenance manager contacts Conrad and the group manager to inquire about repairing the leak. Bargold tries to help the best we can in staying in touch with the occupant and meeting them on-site. Once the repair is fixed, we clean up the room and the inside of the storage unit working along with the occupant, but we are not responsible for any damage a RV leak may have caused. Are there restrictions on what can be placed in the storage unit, i.e. flammable products? Yes, occupants will not store any animals or food, inflammable, combustible, explosive, toxic or other dangerous items, items which have an objectionable odor or which may spoil or decay, items which are illegal or are being used or held for use in a manner that is illegal or violates the rights (including but not limited to the intellectual property rights) of Owner or any third party, items which have, cause or attract infestation, pests or other nuisances or items not owned by Occupant. Are annual inspections required of the storage units? No, we do not do any annual inspections and they are not required. Cooperators also had several questions regarding the storage rooms. They would also like to have the rules and regulations regarding the storage rooms printed in the newspaper. Also, cooperators wanted to know where they can place the building’s Christmas decorations and is it true there is only one key per building for the storage rooms. It was stated that Ms. Jean Castro and Mr. Bey are in charge of the building storage rooms and all questions will be referred to them to address. Good News While we acknowledge that there are issues that need to be addressed, we also know that there are things that go right. So, here are some good news items: The directional signs in building 20 are up; The sprinkler issue in group was 4, was addressed within one day, thanks Mr. Jones;
Leak in storage room in group 5 has been fixed; Screens finally installed in all service hallways; Building was reimbursed for damaged Christmas items, thanks Mr. Jones; and Installation of handicapped doors throughout complex. Issues/Concerns Group 2 • Laundry Room – reservoirs fill with water – does not drain properly – this has been an ongoing problem. Group 3 • When will the tiles be completed, it looks bad. CJ requested that bear with us, working hard to complete the tile work and the handicap accessible doors. • Dogs in the buildings are a huge problem, people are allowing them to urinate in the elevator and whatever the guys use to mop is not helping the smell. • The service door for building 12 is not working properly. • Problem with the dumpster in group 3. • Behind building 9, the light globe is missing – CJ stated it is on order. • Building 9, section c, the handicap button was vandalized, CJ indicated it has been fixe. Group 5 • Building 18B – the odd elevator is out of service every week. • Building 19 = broken cement in front of the building at the curb – this has been a problem for the last six (6) months. • Cooperators complaining that work is being done prior to 8AM – cooperator states work begins as early as 6AM. CJ will investigate. • Maintenance workers are not wearing protective clothing when they are working in the compactor room. • Will screens be placed in the laundry rooms? • When the workers cut the grass they just leave it – no one comes back to pick up the grass. • Building 20, still not clean and still smells. • Building 20, the laundry rooms are hot. CJ stated AC is to be placed in all laundry rooms. • Building 19, the maintenance workers are very good and do a great job. Do not move them! • The back of the laundry room machines need to be cleaned. • The handicap doors in building 20A, slam it needs to be addressed.
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Maintenance Committee Minutes for Thursday, July 12, 2018 (Continued) • Elevator tracks still not being cleaned. Cooperator noted there was a penny in the tack for several days, finally the cooperator cleaned the track. • Bargold storage is still leaking. • Tree blocking building 17 – cannot see camera. • What time do the digital monitors shut off. Group 4 • Building 14 is not being cleaned! • When will the dead bushes in front of building 15 be removed? Group 1 • Dogs are still a problem. Is something going to be done with all of these dogs? • When will the tile work be completed?JH noted that Maintenance Appreciation day will be Friday, September 21, 2018. JH provided the committee with the June 2018 Laundry Room Report – from Woodside Super Laundry regarding equipment repairs. The following was reported: June 1st building 5 large washer – hose burst, and power turned off; machine was closed due to water leak on the second, machine was repaired on the 4th. June 5th building 5 washer 205, 207 water/running – mechanic repaired June 6th. Building 1 washer 229 water running, dryer 238 no heat – repaired June 6h.
June 6th building 15 washer 496 water keeps running – repaired same day. June 8th building 16 washer 496 water running, dryer 33 error 15. Building 3 washer 297 broken card reader. Repaired same day. June 26th Mechanic found 1 dryer out of service while doing his rounds, put back in service. Cooperator reported: July 6th – card reader machine was out of order – has been repaired. In response to questions raised by cooperators the vendor stated the following: Lost money is refunded usually within the next day after the cards are received. So, we ask people to call and send in their cards with the problem. We send them right back with the refund and an additional $2.00 to cover postage. Vendor will bring in tags that will say, “out of service” and leave them with the group offices. Having someone to be available on the weekends for phone calls will be difficult; but will see what can be done to address the concerns. No further business requiring discussion the meeting adjourned at 8:41PM.
Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions Requiring Board Action - June 25, 2018
Meeting began: 7:40 p.m. Board Members: Present Jean Randolph-Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Mario Turner - 2nd Vice President Jean Hall - 3rd Vice President Tim Mercer - 4th Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Maryam Hubbard - Assistant Secretary Barbara Staples - Treasurer Lisa Stark - Assistant Treasurer Edward Douglass - Director Kamal Saleem - Director Derrick Shareef - Director Not Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Joe Evans - Director Gary Hawkins - Director
Also present MSI Real Estate -Herb Freedman - General Manager -Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager -Lance Williams - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq., Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller Victoria Pearson - Chief, Public Safety Adolph Osback - Captain, Public Safety Corey Jones Director of Maintenance The agenda for the evening: 1. Motions 2. Adjournment 3. Cooperator’s Session The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting. Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached. There were (10) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn came at 9:30 p.m.
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