Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper March 2015 Edition

Vol. 51 No. 3 March 2015THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

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

President’s Message-Page 2 • General Manager’s Report-Page 4 • Annual Easter Egg Hunt- Pages 14 • Resolutions - Page 24-29

Stop in the name of Safety

New LED stop signs provide extra layer of safety at RV’s small mall By SuSan Van Brackle

It’s all about Women of Jazz

for Women’s History Month

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Patrons entering the parking lots adjoined to the Rochdale Village small mall will likely notice the multiple LED stop signs that flank the entrance.

This stop sign project was instituted only a month ago and is just the latest example of RV’s efforts towards the small mall rehabilitation, green energy initiatives and resident safety throughout the complex. The signs were installed due to growing cooperator complaints that were made to Public Safety about speeding cars that don’t give patrons enough time to pass the cross walk.

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Photos By Al Ephraim

March 2015The 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.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman of the BoardClifton Stanley DiazPresidentLisa StarkVice PresidentsJean Randolph-CastroMario Turner Talib Bey Joe EvansTreasurerGary HawkinsSecretaryJanine Cross

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Talib BeyYvonne BreinerJanine CrossClifton Stanley DiazJoe EvansStacey FrancisJean HallDavid JeffriesGary HawkinsTracey IrvinJean Randolph-CastroEarl RobertsKamal SaleemLisa StarkMario TurnerArlisa Blackwell (State Representative)

Managing AgentMarion Scott Real Estate, Inc.General ManagerMarion ScottAssistant ManagersAlex Freedman, MSI and Jay Williams, RVIControllerDarius GeorgeDeputy Director of MaintenanceCorey JonesSecurity ChiefThomas MasonPower Plant DirectorGilbert FranciscoHuman Resource DirectorElizabeth GoldsmithGeneral CounselWilliam R. Greenspan

MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSBudget & Finance

Commercial Services

Community CenterJean Randolph-CastroCommunity Relations

Legal & Management

MaintenanceJoe EvansOrientationClifton Stanley DiazPublic Safety

Senior Citizens

Youth Planning

Environmental Conservation

Lisa Stark

Jean Randolph-Castro

Lisa Stark

Talib Bey

Gary Hawkins

Kamal Saleem

Mario Turner

Talib Bey

Greetings Cooperators,

Different Responsibilities Between Board Members and Shareholders

Balancing between be-ing a Board member and a shareholder is a delicate act. As a shareholder, it is as im-portant to me and you that our homes are well kept and our finances are in order. It is also important that our Board, Management and legal are working in our best interests.

As Board members some of the concerns are dif-ferent. For example, I am advised on many issues re-garding the corporation and cooperators. It is easy to say “when someone is not paying their carrying charges to evict them” but it is completely dif-ferent when you have to sign the notice of eviction. It is easy to say “I would like my apart-ment redone” until you have to balance the cost of operations with the wants of the commu-nity. Being a Board member is not easy, it is a huge respon-sibility. As many of us were told growing up there is no “I” in team. We are in charge of a billion dollar corporation and to fulfill our responsibilities we cannot be held captive by one side or the other.

Fiduciary Responsibilities Our fiduciary respon-sibilities as Board members come from the legal obliga-tions created in our By-laws. As directors we must be care-

ful to fully disclose to each other and to shareholders, material facts concerning cor-porate transactions. We must ensure that information in cor-porate documents is accurate. And we must not disseminate inaccurate or partial informa-tion that would mislead share-holders.

Some Board members say “I’m working on behalf of the cooperators, my neigh-bors, because they voted me in.” While it is true that all Board members were voted in, as Board members we have added responsibilities to the corporation. Rochdale Village is a single purpose corporation and that purpose is to serve middle income housing.

Breaching the Duty of Con-fidentiality

Not all information dis-cussed among directors is ap-propriate to disclose. It may be in the best interest of the cor-poration and its shareholders that some information be kept confidential. Typical examples are matters pertaining to law-suits and issues that if revealed to a third party could subject the directors and shareholders to liability. A director’s breach of this “duty of confidential-ity” could not only adversely affect the interests of the cor-poration and its shareholders, but could also subject that di-rector to personal liability or expulsion.

I hope that when you voted me in you entrusted me

to make decisions to the best of my ability and what is best for our community. I trust that you would never want me to shy away from difficult or con-troversial decisions, but would want me to stand my ground and do the right thing. There-fore, when a Board member has breached their fiduciary responsibilities and the duty of confidentiality, they should be removed for those actions and not receive a pass for popular-ity. It is not a question that we do not want to discuss every issue with every shareholder. It is that we cannot especially when it comes to cooperators’ personal information as well as employee personnel files.

On a different note, only about one percent of the shareholders come out to any of the meetings and it would be great to see a few more people. Thank you for your time and consideration.

President’s Message- by Lisa Stark

Lisa StarkLisa Stark

The nexT rochdale Village Board of direcTorS MeeTing iS

Scheduled for

Monday, april 27, 2015

March 2015 The rochdale Village BulleTin

LED stop signs at RV’s small mall

Summer Youth Employment starts soon

The signs’ safety features include lights that blink and glow making it impossible for motorists to say they could not see them. They also tower high which makes them strikingly visible from multiple directions. From an energy standpoint, the signs’ lights are LED powered making use of clean renewable energy from the sun thereby making the installation cost effective.

At the moment, the new installation of LED stop signs is limited to the small mall side of the complex however, it may expand to parking lot entrances at Guy R. Brewer and Baisley Boulevards along the big mall in the future.

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There are only three short months before the school season ends for summer vacation. Many parents find themselves scrambling to secure interesting activities or summer employment for their children during the break. In anticipation of the upcoming recess, now is the best time to get an application for Rochdale’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Applications are currently available in the Community Center office. Staff members in the Community Center office will accept Summer Youth Employment Program applications until Friday, April 10. The cooperative generally has a large applicant pool with a limited number of available employment slots. Please be sure to pick up an application soon.

By SuSan Van Brackle

Apartment InspectionsREVISED DATES

Starting with Group 5Monday, April 13, 2015 Building 17ATuesday, April 14, 2015 Building 17BWednesday, April 15, 2015 Building 17C

Monday, April 20, 2015 Building 18ATuesday, April 21, 2015 Building 18BWednesday, April 22, 2015 Building 18C

APARTMENT ACCESS WILL BE REQUIRED 8AM TO 5PM.

CHECK BUILDING NOTICES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Demand for co-op ownership at RV grows as NYC rental rates explode

According to the website rentjungle.com, as of December 2014, the average rent for an apartment within 10 miles of New York City is a staggering $3,129 per month.

The website further reveals that monthly rents for one bedroom apartments in New York go for approximately $2,801. Two bedroom apartment rentals average $3,478. For people fortunate enough to get on the waiting list for Rochdale Village, not only will they have the opportunity to purchase their apartment but also have access to coveted concierge-style amenities, high-rise views, and desirable green spaces for a fraction of many New York City rental prices.

Affordable Homes Accessible to EverythingThe cooperative successfully moved its business model forward

by reducing vacancies through aggressive sales of its spacious yet affordable apartments. The complex is proximate to Manhattan industry, diverse shopping centers, public transportation and major highway arteries. Home ownership at Rochdale requires a modest equity investment ranging from $7,200.00 for a junior one bedroom to $15,600.00 for 3 bedrooms with a terrace. The complex is supervised and regulated by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and is currently in its best financial position ever. In 2014, the corporation took advantage of the


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Monthly Report- by Marion Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for February 2015

Monthly Report- by Marion Scott

CAPITAL PROJECTSAfter many months of

preparation we are finally starting to move forward with many of the capital projects. In the refinance last year, Rochdale was given over $35,000,000 to complete capital work that is desperately needed around the community. It is a long process for Rochdale to solicit bids for architects and contractors, and there are many layers of approvals Rochdale needs from the Board, New York State and the bank. In many cases this work began last March, and a year later we are finally getting things moving.

This month the Board is going to vote on contracts for seven (7) new roofs and renovation of the lobby ceilings. These projects were selected by the bank to help address the leaks in our roofs and lobbies. Buildings 9-11 and 13-16 will be getting new roofs with 20 year warranties.

In the next few months you will also see some of the other projects starting to get underway. It is unfortunate that it takes so long but we are happy it is finally starting to happen.

COMPLETING WORK DURING APARTMENT INSPECTIONS As discussed in our report last month, the apartment inspection

process is going to begin again in a few weeks. We will give you at least 2 weeks’ notice of what day they will conduct the inspection and we ask that you do your best to be available.

Since it is inconvenient for many shareholders to make arrangements to be home for the inspection, we are working to complete as much work in the apartments as possible during the inspection day. Below is a list of work that is scheduled on the day of your apartment inspection such as:

• Inspect the apartment and identify maintenance problems to be addressed on another date;• Water conservation – replace toilet bowl flappers in apartments as needed;• Water conservation – new shower heads and aerators in faucets;

• Safety outlets (called GFCIs) installation in apartments that have not had them installed;• Protective outlet installation on terraces that have not had them installed; and• Smoke detectors replaced with new model.

We know this is a lot of work but these items are all being completed by different crews of staff. The maintenance department is working hard to coordinate all the work on this one day so we can minimize the inconvenience to you and your family.

WEBSITEThe new Rochdale website has

arrived and is fully functional. This quarter’s group meetings have been

geared towards showcasing the new websites features and tools. Typing www.rochdalevillage.com into a browser of your choice will lead you to the external section of the site. As the home page opens you will be met with a host of pictures beautifully depicting Rochdale’s 117 acre campus. The external site is viewable by both residents and non-residents and gives an overview of Rochdale’s history, services, varying apartment layouts, application information and more.

The internal section of the site is only viewable to residents of Rochdale. Residents new to the site can sign in via the external page and after a short verification process will have full access. This section’s home page includes two news feeds generated from within Rochdale as well as from 3rd party publications. This marriage of information provides a comprehensive overview of happenings within Rochdale as well as the surrounding area.

The maintenance and notification areas of the site are of particular importance as they add an elevated level of convenience to Shareholders on the go. The submittal of maintenance requests can now be done online and the notification of building emergencies can be sent instantly to thousands of residents at the push of a button.


Monthly Report- by Robert Woods

Contract Summary/Status — February 2015LOCAL LAW 11, CYCLE-7 BUILDING FAÇADE REPAIRS:

Bridging was approved by the New York City Department of Buildings (-NYCDOB-) to be removed on completed Buildings (#10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). Buildings #10, 11 and 14 are signed-off already. Buildings #12, 13, 15 & 16 remain to be signed off.

With spring quickly approaching, we are meeting with the Architect and Contractor concerning schedules to complete work on five (5) Buildings (#1, 3, 5, 6 & 8). Mobilization should begin on Monday 3/16/15 and scaffolding work should begin on Monday 3/30/15 if weather permits.

RESTORATION OF PARKING LOTS AND WALKWAYS - ARCHITECT:

NYS Homes & Community Renewal (NYSHCR) approval was granted on 3/6/15 for the Architect to commence preparation of bids documents for restoration of parking lots and walkways. An official Order to Proceed was sent to the Architect.

LOBBY CEILING REPLACEMENTS – ARCHITECT

Architect is 95% complete with ceiling and light drawings. Projects will phase insulation method starting with Building 13.

ROOF REPLACEMENT - ARCHITECT: Rochdale Village requested proposals to

remove existing EPDM roofs to concrete deck and replace roof with 2-ply SBS Modified Bitumen roofs. The contract will have all flashings, drains and openings sealed as well as provide Rochdale Village a 20-year full system, no dollar limit warranty. The roofs will be insulated to current energy standards and beyond to an R-30 insulation value for energy savings on heating apartments.

Proposals were received from the companies spedified above.

Projects have carefully reviewed all documents and proposals for pricing provided by each company. Xinos Construction Corp. was disqualified for past performance in walking off the job. It is the recommendation of Projects and the Architect, William Davis Jr. that an award of contract be issued to AM&G Waterproofing, LLC as the most responsible bidder for the project.

BUILDING GENERATOR UPGRADES: At the November meeting, the Board voted

in favor of accepting proposal from Northeast Electrical Contractors, Inc. at a cost of $227,679.40 to undertake the above project.

Contractor has installed Automatic Transfer Switches in Buildings 1-11. Generators are installed at Buildings 1-4. The units will be plumbed next week.

COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION: Bid packages should be ready by end of

March.

SHOPPING MALL RENOVATION: Pinner Associates developed schematic

drawings for Architectural work. A template drawing was finalized for storefront installations. Architect will submit sign template for future sign installations.

SIDEWALK DEFECTS:The NYC Department of Transportation,

(NYCDOT) issued a Preliminary Inspection Report specifically detailing defective concrete flags (sidewalk squares) throughout the Campus requiring immediate repair.

Contractor completed sidewalk repairs December 12, 2014, within the required time allowed by the NYCDOT. GENERAL CONSULTANT:

NYSHCR approval of this project was received on 12/1/14 and an Order to Proceed was issued to the Firm of Robert J. Stahl Architects, PC. The Consultant is working on small projects at Rochdale Village.

COMPANY BASE BID

ALTERNATER24-R30

TOTAL BID

DESCRIPTION

AM&G Waterproofing $4,125,295 $ 60,000 $4,185,295

Furnish and install new 2-ply SBS modified bitumen roof system at 7 roofs. They being 9-11 and 13-16. All main roofs and bulkheads will be completed. Roof warranty system will be 20-year full system, no dollar limit.

R&S Group $4,484,000 $293,265 $4,777,265

APA Group $5,810,654 $800,000 $6,610,654

Skyline Construction $6,633,411 $390,600 $7,024,011

Masterpiece US, Inc. $9,904,371 No Bid $9,904,371

Please Help Keep Rochdale Village, the Jewel of Jamaica, Sparkling Clean.

Let’s Say No to Litter.


Controller’s Report- by Darius George

Financial Overview - February 2015 During the month the corporation continued to improve its network and broadband capabilities. The group offices have begun to transition from the saturated Time Warner broadband to the dedicated fiber optic connection service of Verizon Fios. Verizon Fios fiber was installed in Group 5. The change achieved significant improvement in the performance of the Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephone system and the connectivity and stability of the remote office. Productivity and efficiency is expected. The other four group offices will transition from Time Warner Cable to Verizon Fios in March. There might be a need to upgrade the firewalls in the group offices to accommodate the transition of video traffic from Private Network Cable to the Fios Fiber optic system. The change will enhance the signal from the buildings to the Central Command Station. The corporation network infrastructure is constantly evaluated to identify security and performance measurements. Corrective actions are taken on the identified performance and security weaknesses. A training session was held for the accounts receivable and collection personnel on the Landlord Tenant

Legal System. The Legal system is a comprehensive software package that tracks delinquent tenants from the issuance of a non-payment petition through various stages of the legal process, to include index number, court dates, court appearances, stipulations, payments, warrants and finally eviction. Additional training will be conducted to enable the accounts receivable and collection personnel to master the workings of the landlord Tenant suite. The program provides easier tracking of cooperator compliance with court approved stipulations, repairs and non-payment of stipulations. The system automatically notifies staff through a reminder that a cooperator has defaulted. Once the tenant has defaulted, a warrant for eviction can be ordered or executed.

Revenue from all sources for the month was $6,215,953 and collections were $6,252,026. Checks returned due to insufficient funds from cooperators were $47,772.00. Unpaid carrying charges as of February 28, 2015 were $1,350,472 and $108,390 from commercial tenants.

Accounts payable as of February 28, 2015 was $2,975,081 - $2,137,688 is current. Unpaid utility expenses at the end of February were $1,072,684. As of

February 28, 2015, cash available to fund operating expenses was $103,079. As of February 28, 2015, escrow funds held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the servicing agency for the mortgage loan, and NYS Homes and Community Renewal “HCR” the state supervising agency, is in the amount of $60,740,012. Those funds are designated for major improvements and contingencies. The repair escrow account was reduced by $756,128.99. The payments were for façade repairs, consultants and purchase of generators for the buildings. The corporation also holds a self-insurance contingency fund. The balance as of February 28, 2015 was $1,517,451. The corporation refunded $45,348 of equity to former cooperators net of carrying charges, administrative fees and restoration repairs of the units. Net income for the year before depreciation and income taxes was in the amount of $2,926,562. The result is from revenues of $68,785,817 and operating expenses of $65,859,255. Grounds and maintenance expenses are considerably over budget.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that they still have time to contribute to an IRA for 2014 and, in many cases, qualify for a deduction or even a tax credit.

Available in one form or another since the mid-1970s, individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are designed to enable employees and self-employed people to save for retirement. Contributions to traditional IRAs are often deductible, but distributions, usually after age 59½, are generally taxable. Though contributions to Roth IRAs are not deductible, qualified distributions, usually after age 59½, are

tax-free. Those with traditional IRAs must begin receiving distributions by April 1 of the year following the year they turn 70½, but there is no similar requirement for Roth IRAs.

Most taxpayers with qualifying income are either eligible to set up a traditional or Roth IRA or add money to an existing account. To count for 2014, contributions must be made by April 15, 2015. In addition, low- and moderate-income taxpayers making these contributions may also qualify for the saver’s credit when they fill out their 2014 returns.

Eligible taxpayers can contribute up

to $5,500 to an IRA. For someone who was at least age 50 at the end of 2014, the limit is increased to $6,500. There’s no age limit for those contributing to a Roth IRA, but anyone who was at least age 70½ at the end of 2014 is barred from making contributions to a traditional IRA for 2014 and subsequent years.

The deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA is generally phased out for taxpayers covered by a workplace retirement plan whose incomes are above certain levels. For someone covered by a workplace plan during any part of 2014, the deduction is phased out if the taxpayer’s modified

Tax Time Guide: Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2014

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Controller’s Report

cash receiPTs & disBurseMenTs - FeBruary 2015

- by Darius GeorgesuMMary oF corPoraTe Funds

aT FeBruary 28, 2015

(a) Self Insurance

(d) Capital Improvement Equity(e) Completion Repair Escrow

(g) Insurance Escrow

(b) Contingency and Replacement Reserve (c) Commercial Tenant Security Deposit

(f) Real Estate Tax Escrow

1) OPERATING FUNDS: Citibank - Checking 103,079 - Payroll 8,251 Water and Sewer Escrow 19,781 Total Operating Funds 131,111

2) IN-HOUSE SHELTER FUNDS: Self insurance - Insured Money Market 1,514,772 Self insurance - Checking 2,679 Commercial Tenant Security- IMMA 536,064 Total In-House Shelter Funds 2,053,515

3) ESCROW FUNDS: FFI Government Fund - Replacement reserve 28,352,573 Replacement Reserve - Checking 14,711 Capital Improvement Equity 110,951 Repair Escrow 32,261,777 Total Escrow Funds 60,740,012

4) MORTGAGE ESCROW: Real Estate Tax 1,160,628 Insurance 990,483 Total Mortgage Escrow 2,151,111 TOTAL FUNDS 65,075,749$

The corporation’s cash, investments and escrow balances as of February 28, 2015 was $65,075,749.00. The amount available to pay operating expenses are $131,111.00. The following accounts are encumbered:

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

The self insurance escrow fund is restricted by Board resolution. Funds can only be used to pay damages and other claims against the corporation during the period it was self insured. It also covers claims below the company liability insurance retention program. The insurance, completion repair and real estate tax escrow accounts were established pursuant to the terms of the mortgage refinancing agreement with Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Inc.

OPENING CASH BALANCE 1,153,114$

RECEIPTS: Carrying Charges 5,505,832 Commercial Rent & Utilities 487,744 Nursery Schools and Democratic Club 3,883 Community Center Programs/Rentals 16,600 Rooftop leasing- Wireless Communication 10,286 Section 8 Rent 29,184 Apartment sales and transfers 88,935 Parking Rent 130,628 Laundry 69,712 Application processing fee 5,820 Bulletin advertising 1,725 Ground lease 4,000 Other rental income 6,005 Refund from Wells Fargo Bank 271,480 Miscellaneous ($1,000.00 or less) 409 Total Collection 6,632,243 NG Checks 47,772 Funds Available for Operations 7,737,585

OPERATING EXPENSES: Administrative Expenses:Management fee 53,006 Marketing fee 1,200 Other office expense 5,240 Office supplies 5,792 Equipment leasing 1,766 Data processing fees 4,894 Training and subscription (799) Postage & Delivery 6,667 Telephone 2,694 Information Technology 7,179 Legal 24,799 Consultants 4,800 Collection expense 25,695 Eviction 2,773 Miscellaneous expenses($1,000.00 or less) 40 Total Administrative Expenses 145,746

MAINTENANCE EXPENSES :Unifrom & cleaning 5,028 Cleaning supplies 21,803 Other janitorial expenses 15,990 Rubbish removal 4,213 Exterminating - Rubbish removal - Compactor expense 27,464 Compactor and garbage bags - Landscaping 6,084 Lawn Sprinkler system 2,262 Snow removal 322,647 Parking Lot expense 20,390 Vehicle Maintenance, gas/oil 4,162 Equipment & small tools 1,278 Building signage 2,395 Carpentry supplies 12,261 Electrical supplies 17,310 Door repairs and controls 25,745 Keys and locks 1,943 Bathroom supplies 11,852 Floor tiles 14,386 HVAC Maintenance & supplies 26,949 Plumbing supplies 34,491 Windows and blinds 37,359 Paint and glass supplies 10,807 Contracted Services - Electrical 55,881 - Plumbing 83,402 - Standpipe and Domestic Water Tank 9,237 - Elevator 65,281 - Floor Repairs 62,577 - Bathtub glazing 6,713 - Apartment repairs 291,828 - Apartment restoration 260,293 - Brick and masonry - - Carpet Installation & cleaning 11,419 - Pump and roof fans 29,941 - Asbestos Abatement - Scooters 28,079 Shopping Center repairs 10,071 Misc. Expenses ($ 1,000.00 or Less) 1,527 Total Maintenance Expenses 1,543,068

PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENSES:NYPD Paid detail officers 14,024 Vehicle maintenance,gas,oil 1,475 Surveillance system 2,530 Other security expenses - Paid Detail Administrative - Misc. Expense ($ 1,000.00 or less) 307 Total Public Safety Expenses 18,336

POWER PLANT EXPENSES:Fuel - Heating & Electric Gas 1,170,717 Fuel - Cooking gas 20,758 Water & Sewer 946,299 Material, tools and supplies 2,532 Chemicals and lubricants - Office expense - Absorbers 7,157 Turbine Generator 13,738 Boiler expense 40,020 Compressor 4,756 Dual temperature 2,104 CS- Consultants - CS- Asbestos abatement 6,179 CS- Building Maintenance 7,754 Meter reading services 1,189 Misc. Expense ($1,000.00 or less) 2,887 Total Power Plant Expenses 2,226,090

COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES:Audio visual system- Auditoruim 27,866 Ouside labor expense 1,785 Security refund 2,700 Misc Expenses ($1,000.00 or less) 317 Total Community Center Expenses 32,668

BOARD EXPENSESOffice expenses 2,999 Contribution- Rochdale Village Social Services Inc 13,334 Bulletin expense 6,438

22,771

PAYROLL/ESCROWS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Salaries and Wages 1,507,977 Fica expense 116,110 Refund of past cooperators equity 45,348 Replacement reserve - Contingency reserve - Mortgage Principal and interest 721,896 Real Estate Tax Escrow 223,400 Insurance escrow 160,841 Disability insurance 1,709 Pension contribution 156,066 Health & Pension- 32BJ 272,371 Health & Pension- 94 227,428 Health & Pension- SSOBA 127,023 Health & Dental and Group life insurance 45,752 401k employee contributions 14,906 Transfer to Flexible Spending Account 5,000 Transfer to payroll account 20,000 Misc Expenses ($1000.00 or less) - Total Payroll/Escrow/Employee Benefits 3,645,827 Total Expenses 7,634,506 Ending cash balance $103,079

1,517,451 28,367,284

536,064 110,951

32,261,777 1,160,628

990,483 64,944,638


Controller’s Report- by Darius George

accounTs receiVaBle acTiViTy - FeBruary 2015

coMMuniTy cenTer rePorT

For FeBruary 28, 2015TenanT arrears rePorTending FeBruary 2015

CURRENT TENANTS In arrears for - Residential Tenants Commercial Tenants

Number Amount Due Number Amount Due One month 1,806 191,749.42 48 66,445.23

Two months 479 177,421.45 15 19,570.63

Three months 352 144,705.02 5 11,365.32

Four months 254 106,529.03 5 3,260.43

5-12 months 467 382,135.17 7 3,540.30

12+ months 341 347,931.50 1 4,208.00

Sub-Total 2,039 1,350,471.59 48 108,389.91

PAST TENANTS In arrears for - Residential Tenants Commercial Tenants

Number Amount Due Number Amount Due One month 56 71,097.47 -

Two months 35 50,970.39 -

Three months 41 37,361.68 - -

Four months 31 40,994.48 -

5-12 months 82 264,768.14 - -

12+ months 549 4,180,017.99 5 98,076.86

Sub-Total 637 4,645,210.15 5 98,076.86

GRAND TOTALS 5,995,681.74 206,466.77

REVENUES:

Programs 1,600.00$ Room Rental 11,550.00 Vending Machine 169.07 Total Revenue 13,319.07$

EXPENSES:

Salaries - Administrative 5,629.17$ - Program Assistant 538.46$ - Porters 24,426.65 Program - Outside Labor expense 1,785.00 Repairs and maintenance 279.70 Cooking Gas audtorium 137.12 Misc. (less than 100.00) - Total Expenses 32,796.10Net Income/(Loss) (19,477.03)$

Note: The Community Center collected security deposits in the amount of $3,450.00 and made refunds of $2,700.00 These transactions have no effect on the community center profitability.

1. Base rent was adjusted by the following amounts: a)Vacancy loss 22,833.31 b)Section 8 subsidy 30,418.26 c)SCRIE subsidy 63,773.38 d)DRIE subsidy 6,533.47 e)Bad debt & other adjustments 105.00

123,663.42

2. Commercial arrears are $205,716.98 including electricity of $71,549.36 and water & sewer in the amount of $3,651.54

3. Included in Other receivables are:Restoration charges 1,470,401.14 Equity Deposits 16,325.44

(107,246.18) Evictions 74,750.08 Violations 96,568.01 Three Day Notices 16,816.78 Total 1,567,615.27

Move in & Move out adjustments

Description Arrears Charges Adjustments Payments Balance

Base Rent 2,963,392.27 5,512,328.50 (123,663.42) 5,424,985.08 2,927,072.27 Vacancy Rent 442,304.11 - (37,676.26) 12,778.85 391,849.00 Medical Office - 27,020.87 - 27,020.87 - Commercial 129,928.54 294,725.11 (12,636.81) 281,500.76 130,516.08 Electric 110,226.72 - 53,531.19 92,208.55 71,549.36 Water 4,516.30 - 2,922.68 3,787.44 3,651.54 Laundry - 71,500.00 (1,787.50) 69,712.50 - Parking 22,069.63 129,349.00 (605.50) 130,628.42 20,184.71 Fuel surcharge 43,675.23 - (17.50) 32.50 43,625.23 Surcharges 856,351.80 82,338.18 (38,526.03) 64,792.64 835,371.31 Late Charges 98,007.89 - 20,459.48 18,125.02 100,342.35 Dispossess 102,095.28 - 7,939.75 10,382.07 99,652.96 Legal fees 6,361.36 - 7,721.98 6,905.54 7,177.80 NG Check Fee 3,591.48 - 475.00 525.85 3,540.63 Others 1,527,806.89 19,911.67 122,603.47 102,706.76 1,567,615.27 Totals 6,310,327.50 6,137,173.33 740.53 6,246,092.85 6,202,148.51

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Public Safety Report- by Chief Thomas Mason

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

LOITERING:During the month of February 2015, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering conditions. As a result, Public Safety officers responded to a total of Fifty-four (54) complaints of loitering which were resolved as follows:

1. Conditions corrected – Twenty (20) loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave.

2. Unfounded – Twelve (12) unfounded loitering complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present)

3. Responded – Twenty-one (21) loiterers found and/or loiterers were advised of RV’s rules and regulations

4. Violations issued – One (1) loitering violation was issued

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

During the month of February there were no arrests.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY TOTAL INCIDENTS = 56

TOTAL RISK MANAGEMENT = 50

VIOLATIONS = 0

TOWED VEHICLES The Public Safety Department towed twenty-two (22) vehicles during the month of February 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: 1207

SPECIAL VERTICALS: 1557 TOTAL: 2764

TOWING: 29 WARNING ISSUED: 24 TOTAL: 53

ESCORTS: 37

SECURITY RESPONDED TO THE FOLLOWING CALLS: 2802

MAINTENANCE CALLS: 565

TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICES: 3367

INCIDENT REPORTS: 113

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER: 2246

ARREST(S): 0 IN HOUSE DETAINED: 0 TOTAL: 0

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 53

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 1

EVICTION(S): 2

CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT 1 Illegal Move-In 1 2 Negligence 5 3 Harboring a Pet 6 4 Loud Noise 5 5 Disorderly Conduct 2 6 Fire Hazard 4 7 Loitering 1 8 Damage to Rochdale Property 1 9 Illegal Occupant 2

10 Sublet 1 11 Reckless Endangerment 4 12 Failure to Comply 15 13 Littering 1 14 Criminal Activities 1 15 Foul Odor 2 16 Canine Barking 2

Total 53

VIOLATIONS Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:


adjusted gross income (MAGI) for that year is between $60,000 and $70,000 for singles and heads of household and between $0 and $10,000 for married persons filing separately. For married couples filing a joint return where the spouse who makes the IRA contribution is covered by a workplace retirement plan, the income phase-out range for the deduction is $96,000 to $116,000. Where the IRA contributor is not covered by a workplace retirement plan but is married to someone who is covered, the MAGI phase-out range is $181,000 to $191,000.

The deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA is claimed on Form 1040 Line 32 or Form 1040A Line 17. Any nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA must be reported on Form 8606.

Even though contributions to Roth IRAs are not deductible, the maximum permitted amount of these contributions is phased out for taxpayers whose incomes are above certain levels. The MAGI phase-out range is $181,000 to $191,000 for married couples filing a joint return, $114,000 to $129,000 for singles and heads of household and $0 to $10,000 for married persons filing separately. For detailed information on contributing to either Roth or traditional IRAs, including worksheets for determining contribution and deduction amounts, see Publication 590-A, available on IRS.gov.

Also known as the retirement savings contributions credit, the saver’s credit is often available to IRA contributors whose adjusted gross income falls below certain levels. For 2014, the income

limit is $30,000 for singles and married persons filing separate returns, $45,000 for heads of household and $60,000 for married couples filing jointly.

Eligible taxpayers get the credit even if they qualify for other retirement-related tax benefits. Like other tax credits, the saver’s credit can increase a taxpayer’s refund or reduce the tax owed. The amount of the credit is based on a number of factors, including the amount contributed to either a Roth or traditional IRA and other qualifying retirement programs. Form 8880 is used to claim the saver’s credit, and its instructions have details on figuring the credit correctly.

Other tips in the Tax Time Guide series are available on IRS.gov.

Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2014Continued from page 6

nation’s low interest rates by closing on a $130,000,000 loan refinance. Past, present and future occupants stand to benefit from the immediate, visible infrastructure repairs and added features that will continue to enhance the development in the next three to five years. An estimated $35,914,058 will be dedicated to making Rochdale Village an even more attractive place to live.

Power PlantThe community’s power plant is

earmarked for a $16,273,892 equipment overhaul, which will ultimately reduce its carbon footprint. The plant supplies energy,

heating and cooling to every premise on 117 acres of land. Up to seven eco-friendly initiatives are currently ongoing at this 24/7 resource.

Concierge-style amenities

Efforts to keep pace with trends in cutting edge technology and residential inter activity fuel consumer interest in living at the complex. New Year 2015 saw the launch of rochdalevillage.com - a website where residents have concierge-style amenities like digital maintenance requests, a choice of automated alert options, paying carrying charges online, streaming news reports, a blog and more. Cooperators even enjoy their

own rewards programs. These features are on par with those found in high-rise rentals on the tony upper east side albeit RV cooperators receive them at a more affordable price.

Interactive technology resourcesLast year’s grand opening of the first

onsite Technology Learning Center brought WIFI access, flat screen desktop computers, webcams and integrated software systems to the Rochdale Village community. Construction was also completed on the first interactive adult exercise park and walking track. Community engagement is so high that plans for additional parks are scheduled to be developed.

Demand for co-op ownership at RV grows as rentals get higherContinued from page 3

Thank you for participating in the recent parking lot survey

An online Parking Lot Survey was recently posted in the digital Weekly Sheet that is sent to cooperators who have subscribed to the new rochdalevillage.com website.

Thank you for taking the time to participate in the Parking Lot Survey. Please know that your feedback is helpful and that the responses that were

contributed to the survey do matter. For those that have not yet taken the survey, responses will be accepted online until April 1, 2015.


The RV Church Corner

The church oF sT. BonaVenTure 114-58 170th StreetJamaica, NY 11434718.526-0040

sT. BenedicT The Moor

171-17 110th AvenueJamaica, NY 11434718.526-4018

Reverend Gordon P. Kusi, PastorReverend Stephen JantuahDeacon Pascual OlivasAngela Lewis, DFF

Mass Celebrations at each church: Sunday Mornings at 10am

leBanon seVenTh day adVenTisT church

131-72 223rd Street Jamaica, NY 11413(718) 525-4711718-525-4630Ferron F. Francis, PastorService Times:Sabbath School: 9:15 amDivine Service: 11:00 amYouth Ministry: 5pm - Sunsetwww.lebanonsda.org

MaranaTha French seVenTh-day adVenTisT church

173-04 Linden Blvd.Jamaica, NY 11434(718) 297-8784Service 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 11434Sunday school - 9am Sunday Worship Experience -10AM Wednesdays - Bible Study & Prayer 7:30pmFridays - Deliverance Service 7:30pm

new sTar BaPTisT church

142-14 Farmers Blvd.Springfield Gardens, N.Y. 11434Tel: 718 712-5075Rev. Barry D. Warren Senior PastorService Times:Sunday Service 11:00am

Mon thru Fri: 8:30 am Sat: 9 amHoly 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 11433Phone: 718-739-7165 Fax: 718-739-3880Website: www.greaterrescue.org E-mail: [email protected]. Leslie B. Hodelin-Wilks, PastorMin. Gene Robbins, Assistant PastorService TimesSunday School: 9:45amSunday Morning Worship: 11:30amSunday Evening Worship: 6pmPrayer Service: Tuesdays, 7pmKingdom First Living Bible Class Wednesday, 7:30pmEvangelistic Worship: Fridays, 8:30pm

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 Baylon

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 AveSpringfield Gardens, NY 11413(718) 949-4311

Service Times: Weekend: Sunday: 8:4511:00 am Weekday:

The Rochdale Village Church Corner lists an array of houses of worship to attend. List your church! Call (718) 276-5700 ext. 359.

Please enjoy your Easter service at any one of these houses of worship in the surrounding Rochdale Village community.


Rochdale Village Community Center Events

The Drum Extraordinaire & Elite Marching Band Class

The RVCC Drum Extraordinaire and Elite Drum Corp. classes are held Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm in Room #8 for ages 10-14 and 15-19.

Programs, Trips & EventsYouth Programs • Spirit of Excellence • RVCC Women’s Development Center

SEQKWAThe Southeast Queens Kids Wrestling Association is hosting ongoing registration for its wrestling program in the RVCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in Room #10.

The Clay SistersArts, Crafts &

Needlework ProgramThursdays & Saturdays @ 1pm - 6pm

Community Center Room 5

GED - Free Basic Education ClassesImprove your reading and writing skills. Monday-Friday from 8:30 to 3:00pm. Pre-testing available. Contact the RVCC at 718.276.5700 x339 for additional information.

Martial arts classes for children and adults, every Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Community Center, Room 18. This program is more than a karate program. One major focus of this program is increasing self-esteem and awareness. Call Sensei Derrick

Shareef at 718-723-7440 for more details.

RVCC Karate Classes

PROGRAMS

Mondays 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00pm, Saturday’s from 10:00am to 2:00pm in Room # 18. Call Sensei Derrick Shareef at 718-723-7440 for more details.

RVCC Sports & Fitness


Malala yousaFzaiMalala is best known for her stance on human rights advocacy for women’s education in Pakistan. At the tender age of 17, Malala uses her voice to stand against the barriers women face worldwide concerning access to learning. Her message has been heard loud and clear earning Malala the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize and an honorary doctorate degree.

heddy laMarNot just a another pretty face, this Austrian/Ameri-can born actress was an inventor and scientist in ear-ly communications development. Heddy received patents for designs of products that formed the basis for wireless bluetooth and cordless cell phone tech-nology which is used widely today.

Julie chenThis top woman in communications hails from Queens New York and has had a meteoric rise in television. At one point co-anchor for the CBS Morning Show, Julie Chen hosts top rated reality show Big Brother and is just one of the gals on CBS’s celebrated daytime talk show, The Talk.

aVa duVerneyThe story concerning the historic events of 1965 Selma, Alabama has a greater voice thanks to the expertise of movie director, Ava Duvervey. Her first film effort Selma was Academy Award recognized right out of the box leading many to sense that Oscar gold is only a production away for her.

whooPi goldBergNative New Yorker, Whoopi Goldberg, talks to millions of television viewers daily via the top rated daytime talkshow, The View. She got her start wowing audiences on Broadway in a one-woman play and doing stand-up in comedy clubs. Her brand of funny earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the popular movie Ghost. Whoopi has made folks laugh and cry from her roles in the Sister Act movie series.

shonda lynn rhiMesThis Dartmouth graduate, producer, screenwriter and mother of three holds Thursday night televsion in the palm of her hands. Top television shows Greys Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder are all within her domain. Shonda’s art of storytelling has been fully mastered.

Women in communications is a powerful thing! That is this year’s Women’s History Month theme. Actually, the official theme is “Weaving the stories of Women’s Lives”. That is exactly what the following Women’s History Month pioneers have set out to do. While these extraordinary ladies are a combination of brains and beauty, they’ve also never let themselves or their message be defined by others. Each tell the story of women and history in such an attention grabbing way that it has at times set the world on its ear. Celebrate the magic that is you oh woman! (all photos courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. Heddy Lamar photo by Celeb Girl Images)

WoMen’S hiSTory MonTh 2015


Women of Jazz performs before a packed house at RV’s Women’s History Month celebration

Musical dance performers (left). Jazz aficionados have no age limit. The seated center guest celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends, family and SenatorJames Sanders at the Women of Jazz concert. Senator Sanders and RV board members take in a little night music (left).

Board members past and present along with Community Center Committee chairs, co-chairs and team members stand together in celebration of the achievements of women at the Women of Jazz event. The night included spoken words by a guest poetess (left) and inspirational speaker (right).

The talented performers of Women of Jazz performed before a packed house at Rochdale Village. The night was filled with music, dance,

poetry and inspirational speakers.

Photos by Al Ephraim

The Community Center Committee ushered in Women’s History Month

with an evening of jazz cel-ebrating feminine empower-ment. The Women of Jazz all female music ensemble were the keynote performers on an night filled with poetry, solidar-ity and inspirational words.

Before the main event, guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the red brick atrium of the Rochdale Village Community Center. The program’s guest speaker and poetry presenter rallied the crowd with their powerful re-flections on inspirational female triumphs both past and present. Keeping with the theme of the Woman’s History Month event, a poem entitled “Woman” by Latorial Faison was bestowed

as a keepsake to every guest that received an event program. A mother and son musical dance team also performed to wow the gathering as the evening segued into dinner.

Many guests chose to fellow-ship at the Women of Jazz con-cert in order to celebrate special occasions and milestones. The night also saw board members past and present along with politicians; community center committee chairs, co-chairs and team members that assembled in recognition of the achieve-ments of phenomenal women everywhere. Most notable in the audience was a female jazz enthusiast that chose to cel-ebrate her 102nd birthday with friends, family and extended family at RV.

The musical performers from the Women of Jazz troupe possess

extraordinary expertise in percus-sion, string and wind instruments. Their skill at playing tunes that appeal to a wide cross section of

jazz aficionados, and their musi-cal dexterity, is what brought them back to play the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom.



Happenings around Rochdale Village

SEQKWA made history again at the New York State – USA Jumper Leggio Kids State Folkstyle Wrestling Championship Tournament aka ‘States’. SEQKWA Wrestlers Gabriel Paulin, Kerik Pollock, Shawn Trammell, Jaylin Walker, John Shields, Micah Williams,

Calib Williams, and Hunter Frazier traveled upstate to compete in the Statewide Championship tournament hosted by USA Wrestling. The Tournament took place for two days March 7and 8, at the Sullivan County Community College. The floors of the stadium were covered in wrestling mats. The Kids competed on 10 mats starting at 7 am. This is one of the most competitive tournaments in the country and SEQKWA’s Head Coach ‘Mookie’ Evans and Assistant Coach ‘Mak’ Americanos are extremely proud of all of their wrestlers who competed. John Shields competed in the intermediate division at 80lbs weight class and placed 6th in the State of New York overall. Calib Williams competed in the intermediate division at 121lbs weight class and placed 4th in the State of New York overall. Hunter Frazier competed in the Bantam division at 75+lbs weight class and placed 4th in the State of New York overall. Micah Williams is officially a USA - New York Wrestling State Champion coming first place in the Bantam division at 76+lbs weight class.

After competing at the ‘States’, five SEQKWA Wrestlers went right back to mat attending the St. Patrick’s Day Youth Tournament at Walt Whitman High School on March 15th. All five members had a lot of fun at the Tournament and all proved to be victorious. Gabriel Paulin took home bronze, John Shields took home Silver, and Hunter Frazier, Jaylin Walker, and Shawn Trammell earned Gold. Now, SEQKWA members continue to stay focused on wrestling with a full schedule ahead. Tournaments have been scheduled for every weekend from now through May including: March 21st Tyler Lynde/ Ken Lesser Memorial Day Youth Tournament (Hauppauge, NY); March 27 Mary Ann Lange Tournament (Longwood, NY); April 3rd/4th War At The Shore (Jersey Shore, NJ); April 11th Hazelton Round Robin Tournament (Hazelton, Pa); April 18th Mason Dixon Nationals (Gettysburg, PA); May 3rd STCC Folkstyle Tournament (Location TBA); May 16th May Mat Madness (Baltimore, MD); and May

30th CT Freestyle/Greco Wrestling Tournament. SEQKWA is continuously growing in the direction of excellence, and welcomes all to come out and support the wrestlers. In addition, membership registration for interested parents and children is always open! Please visit the SEQKWA Wrestling Room located in the Rochdale Community Center room 10, or contact team manager, Tamara Evans, by phone, text, or email for more information. (516) 729-4882; email: [email protected]. Photos and Articles provided by A Pro Digital Media.

Strong wins for team SEQKWA at Jumper Leggio match

Micah Williams 1st Place and Hunter Frazier 4th Place stand on the podium at the 2015 New York -USA "Jumper Leggio" Kids State Folkstyle

(NAPS)—There is good news for parents and teachers who want to encourage young people to “go green.”

There are a number of practical ways to encourage kids to become more environmentally aware. For example, here are some tips from a book series that encourages young people to protect the environment:

• Give children their own little container garden. Kids love having their own space. Allow them to take the responsibility for planting and caring for their special little garden.

• Provide children their own special tools. Put together a small garden bag for them with a mini hoe or spade and garden gloves. This will make them feel excited about gardening.

• Encourage them to take part in the entire gardening process. They should help with the planting and nurturing of their garden, but they should also do the harvesting and preparation of what they grow.

• Start with seeds. It may seem easier and faster to buy starter plants, but kids will learn much more by actually seeing the entire cycle from seed to plant to fruit. You can start seeds indoors when it is still chilly outside and then transplant the plants when the weather warms up.

In addition to gardening, there are other ways to help kids go “greener,” such as explaining the benefits of:

• Turning off running water when it’s not in use,

• Using energy-saving light-bulbs and

• Recycling paper, plastic and aluminum.

The tips are offered in both English and Spanish.

Going Green Every DayThese and other ideas can be found

in the “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” series. The books feature two African-American youngsters and a host of their multicultural friends from India, China and South America.

The reoccurring themes of their weekend adventures involve environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

The author of the series, Tanille Edwards, says, “‘Going Green in 2015’ is a theme that connects young people with living green every day. The ecology facts are educational and the tips helpful to reducing the carbon footprint. ‘Plants: Parts 1 & 2’ and ‘Wildlife: Parts 1 & 2’ are additional titles from the children’s ecology series, with facts and tips on animal care, earth science, and the food we eat.”

The series has established a strong presence in schools, libraries and museums across the country. The “Jordan & Justine’s Weekend Adventures” stories have contributed to the corporate culture of numerous national and global corporations. In

addition, many children have used the book to create science projects, do their homework and gather information for science fairs.

Learn more at the website www.jordangogreen.com.

A popular book series built around the socially responsible adventures of two young people is offering tips on how to encourage young people to become environmentally aware.

Tips On Encouraging Kids To Go Green

Rochdale parks are officially open for the spring season. Hooray! Let’s enjoy and be safe!


A night of good food and great music is anticipated as guests queue up to access Rochdale’s grand ballroom for the performance of the Women of Jazz ensemble.

Board members, Public Safety committee chairs, co-chairs and community members come out to wish Chief Thomas Mason a fond farewell.

Chief Mason was presented with heartfelt expressions of thanks on behalf of the community from Public Safety chairman Talib Bey (left) and successor Chief John Skinner (right).

Chief Thomas Mason retires from RV

Photo By Al Ephraim

Photo By Al Ephraim Photo By Al Ephraim


The first official day of spring came in like a polar bear as temperatures took cooperators on a roller coaster ride of extreme weather. The next day was a balmy 51 degrees. The snow quickly melted as if nothing had ever happened.

St. Patrick’s Daywearing o’ the Green

Rochdale Village seniors enjoyed a traditional corned beef and cabbage luncheon held on St. Patrick’s Day. Some participants donned green attire in the spirit of the holiday.

No matter your vantage point of last week’s white-out conditions, Mother Nature sent what I hope will be the last snow storm for this year. A second cooperator’s view of the first day of spring from around the cooperative.

MarchMadness

Photo credit: Eleanor Speer Photo credit: Al Ephraim


The meeting started at 7:10 p.m. by Mr. Corey Jones, Maintenance Director.

Recap WinterCommittee members gave compliments on the great job that the maintenance workers did during the many snowstorms and ice storms this winter. A suggestion was made that managers and cooperators call 311 to please remove snow from the circles. Calling 311 can be put on your cell phones as an app. Mr. Jones

said that the city has been notified numerous times but refuse to clean the circles because of the cars parked in the circle. They do not want to be responsible for any accidents with the parked cars. Mr. Jones said that it is a big job clearing the snow and it is dangerous to be out there while they are moving snow around with the machinery. Our salt supply is good, even though we survived a long winter.

Snow Equipment RestorationMr. Jones explained that the same vehicles that we use for the snow are the same vehicles that we use to turn the soil and plant grass, etc. The machinery is sent out in phases to be re-hauled. Part of the machinery is re-hauled in house and some sent out. It has been reported that the maintenance dump trucks are not stopping for stop signs. There is a suggestion for a wide bumper to be put by the stop sign. Mr. Jones is looking into enhancing safety for the back gate where maintenance trucks are housed.

Spring Clean UpCooperators complain about Lot 9 potholes. Taxis are blocking the entrance to Lot 9a and 9b. ADA doors stay open too long. Mr. Jones wants compliance done so everyone is in compliance. Cooperators are warned not to open the M door for other people and do not challenge people you do not know. When will the scaffolding be taken down? Mr. Jones said even though the inspection is done by DOB, we must wait for the DOB to sign off on it. Some cooperators suggested that all the façade work has not been done on buildings that are reported as completed. Apartment inspections will be done section by section per building and there may be four different workers in your apartment at one time. The sidewalks will be rinsed down to remove the salt from the storms. The geese repellent will be reapplied, as the last storm washed a lot away.

Tree Pruning and SprayingTree pruning and spraying will continue, as a lot of trees in Rochdale are top heavy. The front of the buildings (front entry way) will be landscaped.

The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,Joe Evans, ChairmanMario Turner and Eugene Evans, Co-Chairs

MinuTes For Thursday, March 12, 2015

Maintenance Committee

Meeting attendees: Maintenance Committee:Attendance sheet forwarded.Time: 7:00 p.m.Facilitator: Chairman, Joe EvansAgenda: Maintaining Salt Supply Snow Removal Snow Equipment EquipmentAction Items:The committee recommended that RV should

consider building a small shed to store the salt. Purchasing and storing the salt in a shed located on vacant suitable land in RV would be cost effective instead of buying salt by the bag. Maintenance Committee members and volunteers representing every building in RV gave an outstanding thank you to Corey Jones, Junior A. Daye, all the grounds men, staff and

supervisor Kenneth Noel for having adequate manpower and promptly having the snow and ice removed from the sidewalks and pathways at RV during several heavy snowstorms.

It was further discussed that the snow equipment, specifically the tractors that were used to remove snow (they did an excellent job), be serviced after the bitter winter to be in the best condition to take care of the grounds and lawns upon the arrival of the spring and summer season.

Next Meeting date: Thursday, March 12, 2015Time: 7:00 p.m.Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,Joe Evans, ChairmanMario Turner and Eugene Evans, Co-Chairs

MinuTes For Thursday, January 15, 2015


Meeting attendees: Maintenance Committee – Attendance sheet forwarded.Time: 7:00 p.m.Facilitator: Chairman, Joe EvansAgenda: Phase out T12 Lighting Installation of LED Lighting Building selections to install bulbsAction Items:The committee recommended that correspondence be sent to management stressing our concerns that the T12 lights be replaced as soon as possible with bulbs that do

not create health hazards and are energy efficient in accordance to the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Energy. Also, it is recommended that Building #8, which has the highest quantity of experimental hallway fixtures be the first building selected for replacements.

Complaints:Residents complained of rodents in some of the buildings. They were advised to submit a Cooperator Complaint form to RV to have the matter resolved.Complaints that are brought to the attention of the Maintenance Committee are welcomed however, it is important that a Cooperator Issues/Complaint form be filed with RV to enable proper correction of the problem. When the problem has been corrected, RV will send you a completion referral. I thank all volunteers and committee members for their participation.

Next Meeting date: Thursday, January 15, 2015Time: 7:00 p.m.Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,Joe Evans, ChairmanMario Turner & Eugene Evans, Co-Chairs

MinuTes For Thursday, noVeMBer 13, 2014



Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

OLD BUSINESSThe Share Zone & Young Artist Club - The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee will continue to monitor participation and progress of the Young Artist Club and The Share Zone. This will be an ongoing activity. Any changes to the above mentioned program will be presented to the Board of Directors in an Amended Resolution. Until such time the activity is ongoing.

Reading under the Stars- The schedule for the above mentioned activity is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes.

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

Spelling Bee 2015-- The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. Due to the timeline for the submission of resolutions for activities for the month of February the committee was unable to schedule a date for the activity. The Youth Planning Committee will revisit the event and will propose and submit a resolution for the event to take place during the festival in September 2015.

Mother’s Day Brunch- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize and provide a brunch in tribute to the women in the Rochdale Village community for Mother’s Day, May 9, 2015.

Mother’s Day Cards and Candy- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize and provide an activity in tribute to the women in the Rochdale Village community for Mother’s Day, May 8, 2015.

Cooking with Kings- the Youth Planning committee received a recommendation for a Cooking with Kings Event honoring the Men of Rochdale Village on June 20, 2015 in recognition of Father’s Day. The Chairperson, Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors for a vote on the above mentioned event.

Dynamic Men’s Conference 2015- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize and provide a conference in tribute to the men in the Rochdale Village community for Father’s Day, June 21, 2015. The change in the name of the conference is to reflect the diverse members of the Rochdale Village Community.

End of School Year Jamboree- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize an End of School Jamboree on June 27, 2015.

Tee-Ball Clinic- the Youth Planning Committee submitted a resolution to the Board of Directors and the above mentioned activity was approved. The Youth Planning Committee is proposing to have a Tee-Ball Clinic from April 4, 2015 - July 18, 2015.

Family Zumba- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize a Family Zumba event for July 2015.

Basketball Clinic- Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize a Basketball Clinic for August 2015.

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

SYEP Enrollment 2015 - the Youth Planning Committee is proposing to hold three events to assist the youth of Rochdale Village with the SYEP application on April 10th, April 17th, and May 1st to meet the deadline to submit a worksite application. The deadline is May 16th. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors to organize a Summer Youth Employment initiative for the youth of Rochdale Village.

Valentine’s Day Activity - The above mentioned activity is closed as a result of the completion of the event.

Youth Gospel Festival 2015 -The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. Currently the Youth Planning Committee has several activities scheduled for the month of April.

Easter Egg Hunt Event -The Youth Planning Committee resolution was approved for the End of School Jamboree. The date for the above mentioned activities is listed in the “upcoming events” section of the meeting minutes.

Youth Career Development - The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. In order to submit a resolution and further develop the event/activities, the members need to develop several aspects of the proposed activity and identify a Volunteer to lead the program.

Health and Wellness - The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. In order to submit a resolution and further develop the event/activities, the members need to develop several aspects of the proposed activity and identify a Volunteer to lead the program.

Drama Club - The above mentioned activity is tabled until further notice. In order to submit a resolution and further develop the event/activities, the members need to develop several aspects of the proposed activity and identify a Volunteer to lead the program.

NEW BUSINESSBoxing Program - the Youth Planning Committee is proposing to offer Boxing Training and Instruction for the Youth of Rochdale Village. Mr. Turner will submit a resolution to the Board of Directors.

UPCOMING EVENTS:Mommy & Me Jewelry Making Class – February 13, 2015 at 7 p.m.Reading Under the Stars TBDGame Night TBDThe Share Zone & Young Artists Club 1st meeting March 20, 2015 at 7 p.m.Easter Egg Hunt - April 4, 2015Tee Ball Clinic - April 4, 2015 to July 18, 2015

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

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

Meeting Adjourned - 8:30 p.m.

MinuTes For Friday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015

Youth Planning Committee


Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Community Center Club Lounge Chair: Kamal Saleem

Mission: To Promote Green Initiatives and practices through education and activity that help shareholders to be better stewards of

our environment, and also aid the corporation in potentially reducing its utility expenses and carbon footprint while promoting community pride and community involvement.

Agenda: Earth Day (April 22nd) Spring CleaningEarth Day Discussion - 1) Using the Earth Day theme in April to communicate with shareholders about Enviro Awareness. 2) Enviro awareness contributions in Rochdale Bulletin.

MinuTes For Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Environmental Conservation Committee

3) Dialoguing with Management about Eco-minded improvements (promised as well as conceptualized.) 4) Earth Day related activities to bring to Rochdale this Spring/Summer season. (i.e. Community Clean Up, Urban Garden Tour, Film Documentary feature.) Spring Cleaning Discussion: 1) Utilizing Rochdale media to advise about cleaning tips and hazmat disposal tips with official New York Department of Sanitation hazmat locations listed. 2) Sharing information regarding bulk trash removal procedures. 3) Promotion of both Rochdale Village trash and electronic Recycling Programs. 4) Recycling Area refresh (Statement posted in Recycling area highlighting why we recycle.)

Meeting Adjournment – 20:15 Minutes Respectfully Submitted by, K. Saleem [email protected]

Please do not deposit bulk garbage in the building’s service hallway after 3:30 PM

Thank you.

COOPERATORS!

PARKING LOT TRANSFER RULES

Ever wanted to know the procedure for making a parking lot transfer here at Ro-chdale Village? The simple schematic below is provided for your convenience by the Rochdale Village Controller’s office. It will assist coopera-tors by familiarizing them with the steps towards making a parking lot transfer.

The Controller’s Office


Rochdale Village BoaRd of diRectoRs MeetingreSoluTionS - feBruary 23, 2015

R1-15: WHEREAS, the Community Center Committee (“CCC”) would like to host an event called “An Evening of Jazz Women of Empowerment” (EJW”); WHEREAS, this year’s Evening of Jazz Women of Empowerment will take place in the Rochdale Village Ballroom on Saturday, March 21, 2015, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.; and. WHEREAS, this year’s cost will be $20 per ticket. They will be sold in advance and money orders and checks will be accepted at the door; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the event An Evening of Jazz Women of Empowerment. WHEREAS, this year’s cost will be $20 per ticket. They will be sold in advance and money orders and checks will be accepted at the door

Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner David Jeffries Twelve for, two absent; motion passes.

R2-15: WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) is proposing an evening of story-telling for children in Rochdale called “Reading under the Stars”; WHEREAS, the activity will require the use of a room yet to be determined in the community center for approximately two hours on a night yet to be determined; WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $100 for snacks and refreshments; and WHEREAS, volunteers to chaperone the event chosen by the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee will be vetted and background checks completed, pursuant to school age child care rules. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the program described above known as “Reading under the Stars.”

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Mario Turner.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner

ABSTAIN Jean Hall ABSENT Yvonne Breiner David Jeffries Eleven for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.

R3-15: WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) has approved the resolution for knitting and crocheting; WHEREAS, the activity was sanctioned to occur in the outdoor area where the chess tables are located; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee is requesting to change the venue to a room in the Rochdale Village Community Center yet to be determined, due to the cold weather. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the change of venue for knitting and crocheting to a room in the Community Center. Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Talib Bey.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner David Jeffries Twelve for, two absent; motion passes.

R4-15: WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) would like to initiate an activity called “The Share Zone” for the youth in the community to create and share artwork; WHEREAS, the activity will require the use of a room and time yet to be determined in the Community Center for approximately an hour on Friday to begin on January 30, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee would like to fund the materials and supplies in the amount of $1,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the program described above known as “The Share Zone.”

Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Joe Evans.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Lisa Stark

Mario Turner

ABSTAIN Jean Hall Kamal Saleem



ABSENT Yvonne Breiner

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

R5-15: WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) is proposing to host an “Easter Egg Hunt” (“EEH”); WHEREAS, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 11, 2015 on the lawn adjacent to the Community Center; WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $1,100 for two bouncy castles plus the cost of any applicable insurance and $1,700 for candies to be put in the Easter Eggs totaling $2,800 plus the cost of the insurance. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the activity described above known as the “Easter Egg Hunt.”

Moved by: Jean Randolph-CastroSeconded by: Mario Turner.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark Mario Turner

ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem


Eight for, five abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R6-15: WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RYPC”) is proposing to host a “Tee Ball Clinic” (“TBC”) with the purpose of teaching the fundamentals of baseball;. WHEREAS, the Tee Ball Clinic will be for youth ages six to nine years old, registration fee not to exceed $15; WHEREAS, the Tee Ball Clinic will be held from April 4, 2015 to July 18, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on the Tee Ball field; WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $500 for water and Gatorade for participating children; and WHEREAS, a room in the community center will be used for the purposes of registration at the discretion of the Director. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the activity described above known as “Tee Ball Clinic.”

Moved by: Mario Turner Seconded by: Kamal Saleem.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Jean Hall Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Tracey Irvin Earl Roberts ABSENT Yvonne Breiner

Ten for, three abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R7-15: WHEREAS, the harboring of unauthorized dogs is a recurring complaint at the Public Safety Committee Meetings over the past several months; and WHEREAS, there has been constant complaints of unauthorized harboring of pets in Rochdale Village, especially dogs; and WHEREAS, these unauthorized animals are becoming more prevalent within our cooperative; and WHEREAS, having dogs that are not service animals or emotional support animals is a direct violation of the terms stipulated in our occupancy agreement, Section 10, Rule number 17; and WHEREAS, the Management and Counsel were directed to prepare rules and documents concerning service and/or emotional support animals; and WHEREAS, all dogs should be easily identifiable by our Public Safety Department and cooperators; and WHEREAS, all cooperators shall be

mandated to place red identification tags on their dogs, to ensure easy identification of an authorized service animal; and WHEREAS Rochdale Village will provide any cooerator who has established their right to a service animal or emotional support animal, a red tag with a registration number imprinted on one side and the cooperators name on the other, once medical documents substantiating the need for a cooperator to have a service animal is submitted and approved; and WHEREAS, our policy regarding the registration of such animals, is upgraded; and WHEREAS, all documents that substantiate the authorization of service animals and/or emotional support animals be updated annually for which there will be a $50 annual registration fee; and WHEREAS, a special file be held by management and the Public Safety Department with a list of cooperators with approved service animals and emotional support animals, including updated medical approval documents; and

WHEREAS, these tag numbers be included in the updated files that Management and


the Public Safety Department maintain; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accept, constitute, and pass this resolution being submitted by Talib Bey, 3rd Vice-President and the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, together with the rules and documents attached hereto.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner

ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts


Ten for, three abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R8-15: WHEREAS, Playgrounds #2 and #7 were replaced in 2013 and 2014, respectively, but there wasn’t sufficient funds to install all the equipment needed for the space; WHEREAS, in order to make the playgrounds more enjoyable for the children in the community, it has been proposed to execute the second phase of the project and expand the two (2) playgrounds; WHEREAS, proposals were sought from contractors producing the following results: Company Playgrounds #2 and #7 Raymond Michael, Ltd $105,455 Playsites Plus Surfaces $126,744 Southdown Consulting, Inc. $129,177. WHEREAS, Raymond Michael, Ltd. provided the lowest responsible bid to install new equipment and install new safety surfacing. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Raymond Michael, Ltd., based on costs as outlined above, to make the necessary improvements to Playgrounds #2 and #7.

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Lisa Stark.

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner

AGAINST Jean Hall Tracey Irvin

ABSTAIN Stacey Francis Earl Roberts

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner. Nine for, two against, two abstentions, one absent; motion passes.

R9-15: WHEREAS, Playground #8 is in need of replacement to render the area safe and enjoyable for residents; WHEREAS, research was done to determine the best and most cost effective way to replace the equipment and protective surfaces; WHEREAS, proposals were sought from contractors for an adult exercise park and children’s playground, producing the following results: Company Playground #8 Raymond Michael, Ltd $190,687 Playsites Plus Surfaces $217,669 Southdown Consulting, Inc. $238,605. WHEREAS, Raymond Michael, Ltd provided the lowest responsible bid to install new equipment, excavate earth and install new safety surfacing. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the proposal from Raymond Michael, Ltd., based on costs as outlined above to install equipment for children and adults at

Playground #8.


FOR Talib Bey Joe Evans David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark AGAINST Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN Clifton Stanley Diaz Earl Roberts Mario Turner

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins.

Five for, four against, three abstentions, two absent; motion passes.

R10-15: WHEREAS, L&L Wines & Liquors, Inc. Lease is to be renewed with a five (5) year lease; and WHEREAS, Management is recommending that the Board approve the renewal of said lease under said tenant with the agreed upon terms which are attached. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the L&L Wines and Liquors, Inc. lease is approved by the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Moved by: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Jean Randolph-Castro



FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R11-15: WHEREAS, it is critical for all Board Members at Rochdale Village to have time to review information prior to the monthly Board Meetings in order for each Board Member to fulfill his or her fiduciary duty; WHEREAS, when issues are raised at Board Meetings without adequate time for the Board to read and discuss the issues, the Board Members are unable to adequately fulfill their duties; and WHEREAS, it has been proposed that only items distributed to the Board in the package for the Legal and Management meeting should be voted on at the Board Meeting and such information should be given to the Administrative Assistant no later than the Thursday prior to the Legal and Management meeting. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors may only vote on a resolution at a monthly Board Meeting if the resolution was included in the package for the Legal and Management meeting from that same calendar month.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Joe Evans.

FOR Talib Bey Joe Evans Lisa Stark AGAINST Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem

ABSTAIN Clifton Stanley Diaz Mario Turner Jean Randolph-Castro

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins

Three for, six against, three abstentions, two absent; motion does not pass.

R12-15: WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. (“Rochdale”) entered into a contract with Proto Construction Corp. in the amount of $2,977,500 to undertake facade repairs on fifteen (15) buildings throughout the complex for Cycles 6 and 7 of Local Law 11; WHEREAS, Cycle 8 has begun and if Rochdale can complete this cycle now, the next deadline for Rochdale to complete facade repairs will

be 2022;

WHEREAS, management is using portions of the facade project to reduce Rochdale’s taxes by approximately $910,034 a year over the next ten plus years through the J-51 tax abatement program, which will help offset some of the costs; WHEREAS, the original cost to complete Cycles 6 and 7 was estimated based on repairs to Building 16, but: The repairs needed on the other fifty year old buildings exceeded estimates; the New York City Department of Buildings provided additional balcony requirements; and more work is needed to satisfy Cycle 8;

WHEREAS, the Architect conducted close inspections of five (5) buildings (1,3,5,6 and 8) and determined the cost to repair these buildings and satisfy Cycle 8 for the seven (7) buildings completed in 2014 (10-16) is $5,345,709; and WHEREAS, at the end of 2015 the Architect will conduct close inspections for the other eight (8) buildings (2 4, 7, 9 and 17-20) and provide an estimate to complete Cycles 6-8 for these buildings. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the change order from Proto Construction corp. in the amount of $5,345,709 to complete Cycles 6, 7 and 8 for twelve (12) buildings.


FOR Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark AGAINST Jean Hall Tracey Irvin

ABSTAIN Talib Bey Stacey Francis Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Mario Turner

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins

Five for, two against, five abstentions, two absent; motion passes.

R13-15: WHEREAS, each Board Member is required to perform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors in good faith and with a degree of care; WHEREAS, committee chairs shall be held accountable for providing complete financial reports to the entire Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that whenever monies are collected, tickets are sold and/or the Board provides seed money; the Committee Chairperson shall submit a financial report to the Board office for distribution to all Board Members within ten days of the event held.



THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the report shall include the name of the Board Committee, Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee, Date of Event, Type of Event, Amount of Seed Money (if applicable), Board Resolution authorizing the seed money, the number and amount of tickets sold, itemization of all expenses (with corresponding receipts held by the accounting

department) and certification from the accounting office that all monies have been received.

Moved by: Tracey Irvin Seconded by: Earl Roberts AMENDED MOTION WHEREAS, each Board Member is required to perform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors in good faith and with a degree of care; WHEREAS, committee chairs shall be held accountable for providing complete financial reports to the entire Board; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that whenever monies are collected, tickets are sold and/or the Board provides seed money; the Committee Chairperson shall submit a financial report to the Board office for distribution to all Board Members within ten days of the event held. THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the report shall include the name of the Board Committee, Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee, Date of Event, Type of Event, Amount of Seed Money (if applicable), Board Resolution authorizing the seed money, the number and amount of advance tickets sold and tickets sold the day of, itemization of all expenses (with corresponding receipts held by the accounting department) and certification from the accounting office that all monies have been received.

Amendment moved by: Jean Hall Amendment seconded by: Stacey Francis

FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins

Twelve for, two absent; motion passes.

R14-15: WHEREAS, Members of the Board of Directors have an obligation to cooperators of this development; WHEREAS, Cooperators have a right to accountability and transparency as the Board seeks to conduct business in their behalf; WHEREAS, Cooperators will seek and demand the most economical operation of the development; WHEREAS, Cooperators wish to ask

questions of the Board and Management regarding proposed motions and resolutions; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors shall be responsible for providing all cooperators present at the monthly Board Meeting and/or Special Board Meetings with an “expanded agenda” that includes a summary of all known proposed motions and resolutions.

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Tracey Irvin FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Stacey Francis Jean Hall Tracey Irvin David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark Mario Turner

ABSENT Yvonne Breiner Gary Hawkins Twelve for, two absent; motion passes. R15-15: (Telephone Vote) WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Board Meetings are held once a month and the current format does not provide adequate time for shareholders to address their concerns to the Board and Management; WHEREAS, in order to better serve the needs of the community, the Board would like to change the format of the meetings; WHEREAS, from approximately 7:00 to 7:45 P.M., the Rochdale department supervisors will sit at tables and shareholders in attendance will be able to ask questions directly to department heads; WHEREAS, each shareholder with an issue will give a copy of their complaint and management will follow-up on the issue within twenty-four hours; WHEREAS, starting at approximately 7:45 P.M., the Board will conduct its business with the cooperators in attendance; and WHEREAS, following the completion of Board business, cooperators may raise general issues at the public microphone (not for cooperator

specific problems which are to be handled by department heads) for up to thirty (30) minutes.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in order for the Board and Management to be better able to address the concerns of the community, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves changing the format of the Board meetings to: (1) enable cooperators to ask questions directly to the department heads form 7:00 to 7:45 P.M.: (2) conduct Board business starting at 7:45 P.M.; and. (3) to hold the open microphone session for up to thirty (30) minutes following the completion of Board business. FOR Talib Bey Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins



David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSTAIN Tracey Irvin NO VOTES or NO RESPONSE Yvonne Breiner Janine Cross Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Eight for, one abstention, six no votes or no response; motion passes. R16-15: (Telephone Vote) WHEREAS, in connection with the 2013 refinance at Rochdale Village, Rochdale Village, Inc. is required to remediate underground soil at the two (2) dry-cleaners located in the malls; WHEREAS, as part of the remediation, Rochdale was required to enter the Brownfield Cleanup Program, (“BCP) through the Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”); and WHEREAS, an individual is required to be designated as the signatory for Rochdale Village, Inc. to execute the BCP Agreement and future documents regarding the BCP. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the President of the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors is hereby authorized: 1) To execute in the name of and on behalf of Rochdale, any and all documents in connection with the BCP Application and related environmental remediation, including agreements or certificates of any kind or nature whatsoever; and 2) To take from time to time any other actions which such officer shall, in her discretion, determine to be necessary or appropriate to effect the necessary remediation.

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark Mario Turner ABSTAIN Tracey Irvin

NO VOTES or NO RESPONSE Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem Nine for, one abstention, five no votes or no response; motion passes. R17-15: (Telephone Vote) WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee (“RVPC”) is proposing an activity for Valentine’s Day called the “Valentine’s Day Activity” that will incorporate cupcake decorating, jewelry making and crafts for the youth; WHEREAS, the activity will require the use of a room, yet to be determined in the community center on February 13, 2015 for approximately two hours in the evening, at a time yet to be determined; and WHEREAS, the Rochdale Youth Planning Committee requests funding in the amount of $500 for materials and supplies. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts the resolution for the program described above known as the “Valentine’s Day Activity.”

FOR Talib Bey Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Joe Evans Gary Hawkins David Jeffries Jean Randolph-Castro Lisa Stark Mario Turner

ABSTAIN Tracey Irvin

NO VOTES or NO RESPONSE Yvonne Breiner Stacey Francis Jean Hall Earl Roberts Kamal Saleem

Nine for, one abstention, five no votes or no response; motion passes.


Public NoticeFact Sheet

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Reme-dial Investigation Work Plan from Rochdale Village, Inc. for a site known as JS Rochdale Cleaners (Rochdale Village Mall #1), site ID #C241165. This site is located in the in the Jamaica section of Queens County in New York City, and is located at 165-50 Baisley Boulevard. Comments regarding this application must be submitted n later than April 15, 2015. Information regarding the site, the application, and how to submit comments can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/60058.html or send comments to Sondra Martinkat, NYSDEC –Region 2, One Hunter’s Point Plaza, 1st Floor, 47-40

21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; [email protected]; or call 718-482-4891. To have information such as this notice sent right to your email, sign up with county email listservs available at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/61092.html.

Public NoticeFact Sheet

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application and Draft Re-medial Investigation Work Plan from Rochdale Village, Inc. for a site known as HIP Cleaners (Rochdale Village Mall #2), Site ID #C241166. This site is located in the in the Jamaica section of Queens County in New York City, and is located at 169-47 137th Avenue. Comments regarding this application can be submitted no later than April 13, 2015. Information regarding the site, the application, and how to submit comments can be found at http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/60058.html or send comments to Sondra Martinkat, NYSDEC – Region 2, One Hunter’s Point Plaza, 1st Floor, 47-40 21st Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; [email protected]; or call 718-482-4891. To have information such as this notice sent right to your email, sign

up with county email listservs available at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/61092.html.


Working with the senior popula2on residing in the Rochdale Village housing complex, including the frail and homebound. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor degree in social work, Masters degree preferred. Some experience working with the elderly and knowledge of New York benefits and en2tlements. Required to conduct rou2ne home visits, field work, outreach, groups, client assessments, and direct services. Strong oral, wriGen, communica2on and organiza2onal skills are required.

JOB POSTING

RESUMES WITH COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:

SHERBA AUSTIN

NORC DIRECTOR 169-‐65 137TH AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11434

Social Worker/Case Manager

Must possess minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent valid New York State CDL to operate a 10-‐12 passenger van. At least 3 years driving experience with good driving skills. Clean driving record. Must present current New York State Department of Motor Vehicles abstract of driving record and current accident prevenIon cerIficate. Understanding of working with seniors with disabiliIes knowledge of queens and surrounding areas.

JOB POSTING

RESUMES WITH COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:

SHERBA AUSTIN

NORC DIRECTOR 169-‐65 137TH AVE, JAMAICA, NY 11434

Vehicle Driver


Rochdale Village Senior Services, Inc.

169-65 137th Avenue • Tel: 718-525-2800 • Fax: 718-525-0691“Serving Vibrant Seniors” • Funded in Part By NYC Department For The Aging

Rochdale Village NORCNORC SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSLiving IndependentlyMondays, 1:15 pm, Room 17April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015RV Community Center

Intergenerational GroupMonday, 3:30 pm, Room 17April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015RV Community Center

Volunteer WorkshopTuesdays, 1:15 pm, Room 17April 7, 14, 28, 2015RV Community Center

Healthy Living Series10 am to 12 pm, Room 17Tuesdays, April 7 and 14RV Community Center

Long-Term CareKen Rosenblack, Parker Jewish1:15 pm Club LoungeThursday, April 2, 2015

Medications Good & BadDr. Lowenstein (VNSNY)Thursday, April 9, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm

Nutrition & SupplementsDr. Lowenstein (VNSNY)Thursday, April 16, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm Advance DirectiveDr. Lowenstein (VNSNY)April 23, 2015 Club Lounge, 1:15 pm

Pain ManagementDr. Lowenstein (VNSNY)Thursday, April 30, 2015Club Lounge, 1:15 pm

HOLIDAYSGood Friday, April 3, 2015Passover, April 4, 2015Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015

ACTIVITIESFamous Dave RestaurantFriday, April 17, 201510 am, Room 19

City IslandFriday, April 17, 201511:45 am, Room 19

Tangers Outlet (Riverhead)Tuesday, April 14, 2015 9 am, Room 19

Game DayTuesday, April 21, 20152:00 pm

Line DancingWednesday, April 8, 15 and 291:15 pm, Room 18

Joe’s Crab ShackFriday, April 24, 201510 am, Room 19

Aqueduct RacinoWednesday, April 22, 201510 am, Room 19

YonkersWednesday, April 28, 20159 am, Room 19

SERVICESOutreach - Wednesdays, 10am to 12:30pmApril 1 - NO BUILDING OUTREACHApril 8 - Building 4April 15 - Building 5April 22 - Building 10April 29 - Building 13

SNAPClub Lounge - 10 am - 4 pmTuesday, April 7 and 21

Nurse’s ScheduleMonday through Thursday11 am to 4:00 pm

Volunteer NurseTuesdays 12 pm to 3 pm

AARP SMART DRIVER’S COURSEAARP Member Cost - $20.00Non-Members Cost - $25.00Monday, April 13, 2015Monday, May 18, 2015Monday, June 15, 2015

8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Room 18Instructor: Gwendolyn V. VaughnContact Nadine Robinson at NORC to register 718.949.3499NO CASH - Money orders or Checks please! Payable to AARP-Please bring AARP ID Card when registering. Must attend complete session to be awarded certificate of completion for insurance. Please bring drivers’ license and pen.For more information call the NORC Center office at (718) 949-3499.

Financial Awareness: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. NY State Bar Association - National Healthcare Day: Ronald A. Fattoullah, Esq. - Presentation Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. Nutrition & Diabetes Workshop: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 1 p.m. Conscientious Musical Revue: Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. Jokercise: Monday, April 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. NYPD Community Affairs - Police Officer Ellerby: Safety for Seniors Nutrition Seminar- Health First: Friday, April 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. Centerlight - Work Out Experience: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 1 p.m. Long Term Care-MetroPlus: Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1 p.m.


Robert James Yates, “Uncle Rob”, “Rob”, “Bob” “Bubba”, or simply “Mr. Yates”, was born July 13, 1946 in Binghamton, New York to Ernest and Charlotte Yates. In 1954, after the death of his father, his mother Charlotte moved him and his siblings Raymond, Francis and Donald to New York City. They settled in the St. Albans community where Robert spent the rest of his childhood and teenage years until moving to Rochdale Village in 1971. Robert was married to Audrey Champher and the two had a son, Aaron Yates, who was born January 27, 1970 and died tragically in 1988.

Robert worked for the P. Chemento Trucking Company for nearly 24 years until his retirement in 1994. Even though Robert was a hard worker, he always made time for his family: Tonya, Anne, Lisa and Donald Jr., his nieces and nephew Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial Yates; Naima and Djazan Thomas and Ayanna Rhodes, his grandnieces; Isaac Broadus, his grandnephew and Elijah Yates, His great-grandnephew.

Robert loved sports. He played football with the St. Albans Chargers in the 70’s though his greatest love was for baseball. He was involved with the R.V.R.O. later known as the Rochdale Village Little League from the late 70’s to 2011 as coach, manager then President of the League. Robert was viewed as a father figure to many of the organization’s youths. Some involved even referred to him as a “true little league legend.” Robert was an avid bowler who bowled in many different leagues. He played

cards, dominoes, ran football pools – you name it, he was in it.Robert’s deep understanding of the importance of family, free speech, liberalism and the love for all ethnicities had its beginnings with his mother Charlotte. This trait followed over to his brothers and sister as well. His brother Donald was extremely important to him. They lived together as children and then again as adults when their households were combined. Robert played a major role in the lives of his grandnieces Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial Yates. He was involved in almost every part of their lives, from their academics to their social lives. He never batted an eye when asked for a favor - to him money was never an obstacle that got in the way of their needs.

In the last year of his sickness, Robert’s brother Donald was there to make sure he was cared for. Donald took him where he both needed and wanted to go. In his final moments, his last words to his brother Donald were “I guess this is it…I love you very much.” His last words to his nieces Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial were “I love you.”

Left to cherish the memory of Robert J. Yates are his brother Donald, his sister Francis, his nieces Tonya, Anne and Lisa, his nephew Donald Jr., his grandnieces Donniqua, Lynnita and Danyial Yates, his grandnephew Isaac Broadus and his great-grandnephew Elijah Yates. The love and teachings Robert instilled in everyone he met will never be forgotten because they will live on in future generations.

Obituary

RoBeRt JaMes Yates Sunrise: July 13, 1946 Sunset: February 5, 2015

in loVing MeMoRY of

It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the passing ofMs. Geraldine (Gerry) Johnson

Sunrise February 6, 1939 - Sunset: March 17, 2015

~ Rest well dear heart ~


~Poetry Corner~

As usual I thought of you, made it a point to try to spend some time with you. Didn’t have a real plan just hope that you understand, realize and visualize that my love for you is not a compromise. Time has been kind to me...

It has put “us” in my book of life for a decade plus. More smiles than fuss just the two of us. My best friend through and through, thick and thin.

Our relationship.... a quandary. A bit quirkie at times, often colored out of the lines...loose you could say. Shades of blue, red.... sometimes gray. Colorful though like the springtime blooms new. Crispy like the autumn leaves that blow. Warm like the shores of a carribean sea and yes cold as winter snow with freezing winds that seem to never go. .....but not today.

Today I watched and waited for you. Watched as the crowds of people went by until the moment you caught my eye. Greeted with a smile, hug & kiss. My lunch date with you: Joyful bliss. A fraction of time filled the content of my day. Your love for me just did me that way... hey what can I say ?

Quickly we sat after ordering our meal. We had each other, the main course and appeal. Conversation, admiration and smiles from ear to ear. A room full of people...none of them could we hear. Looking into each other’s eyes like we were watching our favorite movie. It’s so groovy how you do me. Touching fingertips and lightly wetting each others lips. I walked you back to work with one hand on your hip. I can’t wait until our next date or whenever you and I can slip away. Until then have fun. We can meet tomorrow...let’s say about 1.

1 o’clock

Happy is a LimerickBy Ed Miller

By Jus B

There was an old man named “Pappy”Who slepped all day and was happyUnlike Rip van WinkleHe’d wake up to tinkleTo get back to bed made him happy.

Was a man loved to fightMade him happy, day or nightWould start a brawlFor the fun of it allFisticuffs just gave him delight.

Real happiness is a surpriseLike someone winning a prizeA large box or smallNo matter at allA diamond no matter the size.

Nothing like an inventionBased on an intentionStrange as it may seemResult of a dream A simple intervention.

Amid sorrow, happinessPsychologist will confessIt’s easy to findRight inside the mindJust look for the right address.

Some limericks border obsceneDepending what the words meanJust the bad words bleepAnd the good words keepObscene limericks come clean.

Irish PrideBy Ed Miller

Flannery, it was our nameFrom Old Ireland’s shore we cameFrom County Cork To dear Old New YorkPotato famine’s to blame.

With Paddy and Mike we grewBuilt bridges, tunnels, brand new Irish spirits, allLike Tammany HallPolitics into the stew. The wearing of the greenIs universally seenAccording our wishEverybody’s IrishAnd that›s all just, peachy keen.

St.Paddy would be so proud Of Irish-American crowd The parade they haveAlong the Fifth Ave.Where no drinking’s aloud.

So cheer for bands “A” ratedFrom the schools integratedThe music is loudOf which to be proudGuys and gals well paraded.

Words hidden within one’s soulOne’s voice with expression in beholdThe wonders in what is established within one’s mindThe picture being how the words are combined

The confidence in being assuredA Poet who sees beyond the T & IIt is the encouragement called inspirationA climax providing anticipationNow that I have your attentionIt’s what’s in the Poet’s wordsIt’s the reader ear’s that need too be heard

A child who stood upA parent who heard close upMy words that endureMy understanding in how I must mature

Words being a relaxing cureA reason too live and an opportunity too giveThis is a Poet’s writeThe instill of delightSeeing respect in being politeThe connection of words in the horizon sight

A Poet being more than the letter PThey are individuals with perfection talent for all to seeValue being the quality of one’s talent that is truly developedLet’s not forget and always remember“Words are not truly words unless an open heart that understands”

“Let sentences go not without the solid withstand”We are Poet’s and our words being character as our caravan.

A Poet’s Excite Who Knows How to Delight

By Anthony Blake


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Senior Citizens Committee Meeting

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Public Safety Committee Meeting

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Youth Planning Committee Meeting

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(J. Evans)

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Community Center Committee Meeting

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Commercial Services Committee Meeting

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25 10:00 A.M.

New Cooperator Orientation Club Lounge

(C. Diaz)

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7:30 P.M. BOARD MEETING

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Annual Black Tie Affair Rescheduled New Date

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Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom 169-65 137th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11434 $55.00 per person

Door Prizes & Raffles Music by 2-4-1 Entertainment

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