Rochdale Village Bulletin - April 2021 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 57 No. 5

April 2021

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

Governor Cuomo at ROCHDALE VILLAGE Urges cooperators to Roll Up Sleeves and Get Vaccinated - Page 14-15

(l. to r.) Director of the Rochdale Board Maryam Hubbard, 3rd Vice President Janine Cross, Director Jean Hall, Reverend Craig Greater Springfield Community Church, 4th Vice President Ed Douglass, Board President Jean Castro, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz, 1st Vice President Talib Bey, 2nd Vice President Tim Mercer (Photo credit: Larry Love Moore)

The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee Presents

Mother’s Day “Mommy & Me”

Jewelry, Cards & Diamond Painting

Youth Planning Committee’s WEEKEND EASTER BASKET GIVEAWAY at Rochdale Village Page 19-20

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. ROCHDALE VILLAGE INC. COMMUNITY CENTER FLAG POLE AREA (OUTSIDE) 169-65 137TH AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 SPACES ARE LIMITED-REGISTER NOW! For More Information or to register contact: Board Office at (718) 276-5700 ext. 3360 or 3790 WEAR A MASK, SOCIAL DISTANCING IN FULL EFFEECT. TEMPERATURE CHECK.

Board members Talib Bey, Gary Hawkins and Jean Castro distribute Easter baskets to children on Easter Day.

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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021

President’s Message

The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718276-5700 extension 3360..

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Chairman of the Board Clifton Stanley Diaz President Jean Randolph-Castro Vice Presidents Talib Bey Timothy Mercer Janine Cross Ed Douglass Treasurer Barbara Staples Assistant Treasurer Glynis Urquhart Secretary Joyce Williams Assistant Secretary Lisa Stark

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Talib Bey Jean Randolph-Castro Janine Cross Clifton Stanley Diaz Ed Douglass Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Tim Mercer Derrick Shareef Barbara Staples Lisa Stark Glynis Urquhart Joyce Williams Name Pending (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Budget & Finance Barbara Staples Commercial Services Timothy Mercer Community Center Jean Randolph-Castro/Ed Douglass Community Relations Lisa Stark Legal & Management Jean Randolph-Castro Maintenance Janine Cross Orientation Clifton Stanley Diaz Public Safety Talib Bey Senior Citizens Joyce Williams Youth Planning Gary Hawkins Environmental Conservation Glynis Urquhart Parking Jean Randolph-Castro Information Technology Derrick Shareef & Sheila McKenzie

MANAGEMENT Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. General Managers Marion Scott & Herbert Freedman Assistant Managers Lance Williams, MSI and Jay Williams, RVI Controller William Young Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback Power Plant Director Corey Jones Human Resource Director Dolores Benner General Counsel Robert Bernstein

- by Jean Randolph-Castro

Greetings Cooperators,

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am excited about the summer and warm weather that is coming up. Over the past year the restrictions due to COVID-19 did not allow us to enjoy our beautiful site as we normally would, so I am pleased and happy that we were able to bring Governor Cuomo to our premises for a press conference at Rochdale Village to announce the vaccination for COVID-19.

Our communities are under served and this gives us an opportunity to get back to normal. The Board of Directors and I were proud to have him and his staff on our campus for this historic event. I want to give thanks to Management, Maintenance and Public Safety staff for a job well done during the press conference.

VACCINES One of the greatest things that we were able to do is to get a large number of the cooperators vaccinated. First and foremost, that is one of our priorities that will enable us to socialize on the campus more frequently. One of the things that I would like to see is the gazebo area and the courtyards being utilized for more functions of course still practicing social distancing. The Community Center Committee Chairperson is in discussion with bringing back the weekly Music Fest in August this summer.

We have missed out on the quality of life for over a year because of the pandemic which was no fault of ours, and it is long overdue that we begin to socialize again in a safe manner, which is good for our mental health.

Hopefully with the cooperation of everyone and receiving the vaccine herd immunity will soon kick in

and we will be able to enjoy the many functions that Rochdale Village has had in the past. It brings me joy to announce that all of these great things are in the works but no matter what we do we will follow the CDC and local government guidelines for our safety and the safety of all.

PROJECTS Keep in mind that we are doing a lot of façade work, which is mandated by Local Law 11. Please stay tuned for the notices that will be disseminated and posted on the digital screens and throughout the building. It is important to follow the instructions on the notices for safety reasons and to protect your belongings. You will receive advanced notice of when your building will be worked on.

On another note, we will also be starting on the convector project early summer this year.

You will receive multiple notices to prepare you and to make sure that the clearance of the area and the room for the contractors are cleared. Some other projects that are ongoing is the renovation of the community rooms in all buildings as well as the replacement of the electrical panels in your unit.

There are numerous other projects such as upgrades to our power plant systems and the pump room upgrade that will improve hot water issues to name a few. As you can see, we have a very busy summer ahead and we apologize for the inconvenience, but on the other hand, the jobs must get done. All contractors are required to follow COVID-19 protocols by wearing the proper protective equipment.

We are working hard to maintain the quality of affordable living on the campus and a full list of projects is published in the paper each month.

President, Jean Randolph-Castro

SAFETY With the summer approaching, I would love to give credit to the Public Safety Officers for doing a great job keeping the cooperators safe and out of harm's way. Our upgraded camera system, which is another ongoing project, has already been put to good use and with the assistance of the 113th Precinct helps in apprehending anyone coming into our community and trying to destroy it. The Public Safety Officers are doing a great job of protecting our well-being.

I am extremely grateful to the cooperators for their cooperation and understanding including acknowledging the great things that the Board and I are doing in Rochdale Village. I am equally as proud of what the Board of Directors and I have done to make sure that we have complied with the governor's directive keeping us safe during this pandemic and still, we are able to provide the quality of life that everyone in Rochdale Village is accustomed to.

GROUNDS Please, let us take advantage of our grounds, especially the Rose Garden (gazebo area), which is always open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. The section that has the stationary tables and chairs are free for cooperator use at all times from opening to closing every

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President’s Message (continued from page 2) day. The entire Rose Garden area is free to use for all Rochdale Village cooperators at no cost from Monday thru Friday during these times. The gazebo section will be available for private functions and certain special occasions on the weekends ONLY and for Rochdale Village Cooperators ONLY. There will be a fee to use the space. Management, the Community Center, and the Board of Directors will implement the specifics and the cooperator will be informed of the pricing and the availability of the area. This will allow all cooperators to have a private function fairly. Keep in mind the fee will cover some of the cost because there will be Maintenance staff and Public Safety officers assisting your rental by covering the event on the grounds. Maintenance will supply the tables, will help set up and also cleanup. Events will consist of small family gatherings, baby showers, children's parties, etc. Should you choose to have an event, contact the Community Center to assist you, at (718) 2575700 extension 3370.

Due to the COVID pandemic, the Community Rooms are currently CLOSED for the summer and renovations are being made. I must stress that from Monday through Friday the full Rose garden area will be open to all cooperators. The gazebo/picnic

section will be open 7 days a week to all cooperators to socialize for your pleasure but note: RESERVED SIGNS WILL BE POSTED IN THAT SECTION IF RENTED. IF NOT, THAT SECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE ON THE WEEKEND TO ALL COOPERATORS AS WELL. NO ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ATANYTIME and NO MUSIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED. THE ROSE GARDEN IS FOR SITTING AND SOCIALIZING ONLY.

PARKING I am truly excited about the new parking spaces that we are about to implement. Hopefully, everything will be done before the end of the summer. We talked about this in our last meeting before COVID-19. The committee had appointed some members to do a walk-thru, unfortunately, due to COVID it was pushed back. The Committee did not walk, instead, the architect went out and set markers for potential parking spaces on the grounds. When COVID lightened up, Co-Chairperson, Mr. Clifton Stanley Diaz, Management, and I, rearranged the spaces. The architect had to take into consideration that spaces under cooperators’ windows would be unhealthy. With that said, all spaces were reconfigured. To my

understanding, we will be losing 40 spaces total from the 5 sections.

While we need more parking, our health and the quality of life for the cooperators is much more important.

Now that it is reconfigured in a safer manner, the appointed committee members will make a final walkthrough. Following the walkthrough, we will have a ZOOM Parking Committee meeting with all members and for all cooperators.

The date and time will be announced soon.

JUSTICE

the fight. At the end of the day, we will prevail.

On another note, the same thing happens when you fight by making your voices heard and go out to vote. A very important election is coming up for the Mayor and Council seat. Make sure that your voices are heard on June 22, 2021. GO OUT AND VOTE YOUR CHOICE.

EVENTS

It is a pleasure for me to announce the Youth Council Committee “Mommy & Me” Event on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Rochdale Village Community Center (Flagpole Area). In addition to that, the Rochdale Village Community Center Committee Games Day event will also occur on Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the courtyard.

Please look for postings for the Community Center Annual Cancer Walk. Prior to, the Cancer Walk Committee will have a meeting to discuss to the event.

Again, in all instances we must continue practicing social distancing. Please wear your masks and we will be keeping up with the Governor’s guidelines.

Please be safe!

I am grateful that justice has been served, at least with the George Floyd case. In my opinion, this is just the tip of the iceberg. I am so proud of the long, hard fight. Now we can breathe a small sigh of relief but there is still work to be done. I am thankful for those who got out and risked their health, for the many people that rallied and marched fighting the fight. I want to thank the 1 World Fest Organization for participating and fighting for justice and having their rally right here in Rochdale Village. I am honored in having taken part along with my Board member colleagues fighting for justice. I am proud to say that it is history-making. Please keep in mind that great things happen when you don’t give up; stand up for what Peace, love, and blessings, you believe in and continue to fight Jean Randolph-Castro.

Reminder: Previously delayed carrying charge increase due in June 2021

By Susan Van Brackle

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t the height of the pandemic members of the Board of Directors voted to delay a second carrying charge increase scheduled for last August 1, 2020 then delayed

the carrying charge increase again this past February 2021 when it was the corporation’s position that a delay could be sustained.

In the March edition of the Rochdale Bulletin there was an announcement made notifying co-

operators that the second part of a previously delayed carrying charge increase will take effect in June 2021.

An HCLP-25 letter drafted in 2019 serves as supporting documentation from HCR confirming

approval of the carrying charge increases and can be found on page 11 of this Bulletin.

This June’s 2.9% carrying charge increase will complete the second of two increases approved

by HCR.

The next virtual meeting of the Rochdale Village Board of Directors is 7:45 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021

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Monthly Report Monthly Report

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by Marion Marion Scott Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for March 2021 Board, Management and Community Complex Interlock

Rochdale Village is made up of various entities which all play a crucial part in maintaining and upgrading the standard of living throughout the community. Our cooperators pay their monthly carrying charges which fund the operation of the development and cast their votes annually to elect members of our Board of Directors. There are various committees ranging from budget and finance to environmental conservation which meet and discuss problems and solutions pertaining to their area of concentration. The Board of Directors provide oversight and direction for Rochdale in its entirety and a management team which is responsible for the day-to-day operations and giving guidance, as necessary.

Rochdale has the opportunity to forge a more synergetic and fruitful relationship and create a mindset that unites the goals of the aforementioned groups. This could also help repair any real or imagined negativity and create a more harmonious outcome.

We must restore the community and cooperative spirit that makes Rochdale unique. Our issues are not isolated and the community at large is affected when any one of these groups acts unilaterally or takes on tasks not relative to their role.

Our objective must be to communicate effectively not merely enumerating problems but working together to find solutions. For those who have thus far been spectators, we encourage you to get involved in the many programs, attend as many meetings as your time permits.

Rochdale has a vibrant population comprised of people with an abundance of skills, talents, resources and ideas which can be and should be used to enhance the quality of life.

Working in the Best Interest for Rochdale

We have discovered over the past 30 years one of the biggest components to success is working with a Board where those individuals who are elected to the Board do not come to their new duties with a personal mission. It is easy for Board member aspirants to project themselves as agents for change, but it is more important to keep in mind that the job is to serve the community and act in the interest of the cooperative as a whole. Projection of change is an easy conversation to have, promises made, promises kept has forever been the mantra of the Majority Board and Management. Led by the current Management team this has become an ongoing reality.

The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be the person who cannot learn. What we

have learned in order to make Rochdale successful is to care only about the work and stay out of the politics. We understand you cannot change beliefs; however, we will work hard to change the believers who think Rochdale needs a makeover and change. This will require greater attention to detail and more effective communication in order to keep life more harmonious. We have an inflexible duty to act in the best interest of the community to make Rochdale the greatest living experience possible.

Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.)

For Rochdale, this can be an opportunity to repair broken relations and start afresh with a new mindset; one that unites the goals of the aforementioned groups that make up this community. Our Management staff is here to work for you not against you. While errors are made from time to time, they are volitional and the portals to discovery as our approach is to always take corrective actions immediately though we prefer to be proactive. Through years of trial and error we remain steadfast in our belief that communities we are privileged to work in and the people we serve are better allies than enemies.

As residents you have a unique viewpoint that Management simply cannot have there

fore your input, complaints and concerns do not fall on deaf ears as it provides crucial information we would not otherwise have. We must first realize that our issues are not isolated and that the community at large is affected when any one of the aforementioned groups acts unilaterally or takes on tasks not relative to their role. Our objective must be to communicate effectively not merely enumerating problems but working together to find solutions.

For those who have thus far been spectators, we encourage you to get involved in the many programs, attend as many meetings as your time permits. Rochdale has a vibrant population comprised of people with an abundance of skills, talents, resources and ideas which can be and should be used to enhance the quality of life and as your Managing Agent we intend to avail ourselves to this and every resource available for the betterment of this community.

Continuing the Fight to Keep Rochdale Affordable

As you know, Rochdale does not pay NYC Real Estate Tax based upon assessed value of real estate.

Rochdale like all Mitchell Lamas pays 10% of carrying charges after deduction of utility costs. In most housing utility charges is simple,

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the eleven months ended February 28, 2021 (Fiscal 2021)

2. Other Power Plant Expenses increased $464,000 to $4,263,000 as compared to $3,799,000 in the Budget. This increase is principally related to approximately $335,000 Administrative: Management and of costs related to Diesel Generator administrative expenses decreased rentals. you will find an explanation of $(349,000) or 6.8% to $4,830,000 Expense increased the significant changes in each as compared to $5,180,000 in the Insurance Budget.

The decrease is due to col$1,283,000 to $4,748,000 as comcategory : lection expenses being stopped be- pared to $3,465,000 in the Budget.

Controllable Income is defined as cause the courts are closed during This increase is principally due to income less variable expenses that the COVID-19 crisis and more re- a 39% increase in General Liability can be managed by the Company cently collection efforts began but insurance due to the FY 2021 mar(“A measure of Operation efficien- are limited to cases prior to COV- ket renewal rates increasing dracy of the Company). It is common- ID-19. matically. ly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depre- Janitorial & Grounds costs: Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) were in-line with the budget. ciation and Amortization). expenses decreased $(512,000)

to $2,875,000 as compared to Maintenance and Operating $3,388,000 in the Budget. The deOperating income and expense costs decreased $(1,450,000) crease is principally due to an acto $9,717,000 as compared to crual of $1,000,000 in FY 2020 REVENUE Total Revenue decreased $11,168,000 in the Budget. This for Shelter Rent Bills not received. $(1,719,000) to $73,331,000 decrease is principally due to (1) This accrual was in anticipation of as compared to $75,051,000 in the Budget reflecting a full staff that bill being received by the end the Budget. This decrease is ex- and Maintenance & Operating ac- of FY 2020. We never received plained in the Revenue analysis tual salaries are not at full staff this bill for the 3rd quarter of FY yet (2) less Repair Material, Tools 2020. As a result, we don’t anticibelow: and Supplies and less Contract- pate receiving this bill and reversed Apartment revenue decreased ed Service expenses due to most $500,000 of the accrual for this bill $(948,000) to $64,897,000 as com- work halted during the COVID-19 in Feb 2021. pared to $64,846,000 in the Budget quarantine and a settlement with a This decrease is principally due to vendor which reduced expenses by Bad Debt Expense – Bad debt the Budget reflecting a 2.9% carry- $300,000. expense increased $553,000 ing charge in August 2020 and the to $1,015,000 as compared to costs decreased $462,000 in the Budget. The inactual carrying charge increase was Security delayed till February 2021 along $(490,000) or 9.4% to $4,723,000 crease is due to an increase in the with the timing of Tenant subsidies. as compared to $5,214,000 in the accrual to $100,000 per month for Budget. This decrease is princi- anticipated COVID-19 related exCommercial rental revenue de- pally due to the Budget reflecting penses related to rent collections. creased $(191,000) to $4,714,000 a full staff and Security salaries as compared to $4,906,000 in the are not at full staff yet.

All Other Expenses were relativeBudget. The decrease is due to inly in-line with the Budget. crease in store vacancies due to im- Power Plant 1. Fuel and Utilities pact of COVID-19.

Looking forward Fuel and utility expenses decreased 1. Paperless Solution – Due to COCommunity Center revenue de- $(93,000) to $12,958,000 as com- VID-19, this project is on hold. We creased $(455,000) to $84,000 as pared to $13,052,000 in the Budget. are considering investing in certain compared to $539,000 in the Bud- The decrease is related to the fol- software products that will allow get. The decrease was principally lowing: (1) a decrease of approxi- Rochdale Village Inc. to work with due to the impact of the Commu- mately $(1,800,000) in National our vendors to have invoices elecnity Center being closed during Grid costs related to the change in tronically transmitted to Rochdale Rochdale’s billing classification; and uploaded to our software.

COVID-19.

(2) offset, in part, by the increase of approximately $1,236,000 in water 2. Computer Software solution – EXPENSES Total expenses decreased costs (3) an increase of $411,000 in Due to COVID-19, this project is $(606,000) to $64,367,000 as com- fuel oil costs for the rental of Gen- on hold. We are also investigating pared to $64,973,000 in the Budget. erators. certain software products to replace The decrease is explained in the folour current software. This will upFor the Eleven Months ended February 28, 2021, Controllable I ncome before I nterest , Depreciation, Amortization, and Income taxes decreased slightly to $9,340,000 as compared to $9,706,000 in the Budget. Below

lowing expense categories, as well as, the impact of the COVID-19 limiting the amount of contract work being done during the quarantine:

grade our current DOS based system to a windows-based system.

We anticipate this project to resume in 2021.

3. Article 78 – During the Shelter Rent litigation, NYC did not agree to change the method they are using for Depreciation to GAAP. As a result, we have initiated litigation (called an Article 78). We have a tentative settlement of this litigation that is as follows: NYC agreed to increase the allocation of Corporate expenses from 11.8% to 18% which would be retroactive to 2020. This settlement will result in a greater reduction in Shelter rent than if we switched to GAAP. Overall, Rochdale Village Inc.’s Controllable Income results For the Eleven Months ended February 28, 2021 show that Rochdale Village Inc.’s results are approximately 11.1% below our Budget.

Balance Sheet Due to the COVID-19 impact, our Balance Sheet is impacted in June as follows: 1. Accounts Receivable – The Accounts Receivable balance increased $2,940,000 since the beginning of COVID-19 of which, $2,217,000 relates to cooperators and $723,000 relates to commercial tenants. This increase is related to residents and commercial tenants not paying rent or the rents are being paid late.

2. PPP (Payroll Protection Program) In April 2020, we received a $6,029,300 PPP loan that will be used to keep all employees employed. This loan was recorded in a separate cash account and set up as a liability until the loan is forgiven. We have completed our submission of documents to Citibank for Loan forgiveness. Citibank has informed us that we are and waiting for confirmation from Citibank that they are submitting to the Government for forgiveness.

The reserve balance was $71,003,000 in February as compared to $72,709,000 in January. The increase from $68,648,000 in November is due to recording the escrow related to the 6 months mortgage deferment and the related liability.

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY & YTD 2020 and 2021

Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2020

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2019, 2020 and 2021

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2019, 2020 and 2021

Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Receivable Carrying Charges (ONLY) >$100 in Aging FY 2020 and 2021

Rochdale Village Inc. Community Center Profit & Loss Statement FY 2019, 2020 and 2021 Actual vs. Budget

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

Public Safety Monthly Report March 2021

Enclosed is the statistical data relative to the performance of the Rochdale Village Public Safety Department during the month of March 2021. Public Safety maintains 24 hour /7 days a week coverage.

COMPLAINTS:

1. During the month of March 2021, the Public Safety Department has continued to focus attention on loitering, trespassing, noise complaints and all other quality of life violations. As a result, Public Safety Department officers responded to a total of (82) loitering and (134) noise complaints from Cooperators which were resolved as follows:

a) Founded-Compliant- (40) Loiterers complied with officers’ directives to leave and (61) of the noise complaint sources corrected the volume of the noise. b) Unfounded Calls-(39) unfounded loitering complaints and (69) unfounded noise complaints (officers responded but no loiterers were present or no noise could be heard). c) Founded/Non-Compliant Calls- Loitering individuals and noise complaints - Non-compliant of directives – (3) received violations for loitering and (4) received a violation for noise complaints.

For the month of March 2021 there was a grand total of (4) arrests made on Rochdale Village Grounds. The Public Safety Department will continue to organize in order to better serve the Rochdale Village community.

DVR UNIT ACTIVITY:

RISK MANAGEMENT INCIDENTS 09 INVESTIGATIVE INCIDENTS 19 VIOLATIONS ISSUED 00 RELATED ARREST INCIDENTS

04 FIRE INCIDENTS 04 TOTAL INCIDENTS 36

TASK FORCE UNIT ACTIVITIES: • •

• •

Conducted (70) Directed & Routine Verticals.

Made (0) arrests, issued (0) Trespass Notifications, issued (0) C-Summonses, issued (2) violations to include (1) for loitering and encountered (75) Loiterers during routine and directed patrols.

Responded to assigned calls from Central Dispatch (45).

Conducted (0) Tenant Verifications

*There was significant reduction in activity due to the Task Force being re-deployed to assist with COVID-19 related activities. These included the following: meal deliveries to home bound seniors, COVID-19 testing site crowd control and back-filling post vacancies due to staff call-outs.

TOWING ACTIVITY

The Public Safety Department towed (12) vehicles and issued (156) warning stickers for the violation of various parking rules throughout the complex.

ROUTINE AND *DIRECTED VERTICAL PATROLS BY ROCHDALE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORS:

Vertical patrols are conducted on a daily basis. Officers and Supervisors patrol the stairwells, hallways, rooftops and parking lots at different hours in an effort to curtail unlawful activities. *Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in order to proactively reduce Quality of Life conditions in designated “Hot Spots” as determined by community complaints and the analysis of various patrol reports.

BUILDING VERTICALS, GROUND FLOOR INSPECTIONS AND PARKING LOT CHECKS: 4650 *DIRECTED VERTICALS: 389 TOTAL POST INSPECTIONS: 5039

PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONDED TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE REFERRED CALLS TO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT TOTAL CALLS RECEIVED FOR ASSISTANCE:

1102 530 1632

COOPERATOR ESCORTS AIDED SICK/ INJURY AND ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENTS: TOTAL INCIDENT REPORTS GENERATED:

92 102 153

MAIL VOLUME DELIVERED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER:

160

ARREST(S): IN HOUSE DETAINED: GRAND TOTAL OF ARRESTS:

4 0 4

VIOLATIONS ISSUED: 44 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/AUTO: 06 EVICTION(S): 00

VIOLATIONS

Listed are the classifications of Notice of Violations issued:

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Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Talib Bey and Co-Chair Clifton Stanley Diaz

Rochdale Board approves vendor that will address water conservation efforts

By Susan Van Brackle

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ince 2015, Rochdale Maintenance has applied numerous remedies to conserve water consumption at this sprawling residence. In the last six years alone, site wide projects were instituted towards saving water, which included installation of

low flow shower heads in bathrooms and aerators on apartment faucets.

Water conservation is a continuous process. In an effort to get it under control, professionals have even been enlisted to study how the complex can best reduce consumption and lower its burgeoning water

bill, which at the moment runs approximately $5,000,000 per year. With the passing of Resolution 13-21 at the March 2021 board meeting, Directors of the board approved New York Water Conservation Specialist, a subsidiary of New York Wholesale Plumbing Supply Company, as the preferred vendor

to provide Rochdale’s Maintenance department with water conservation materials and plumbing supplies that can be installed by our own in-house team. The bid award is subject to final approval by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. (For more Resolution details see Page 23).

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deduct the Con Ed bill and you have the calculation. To fight the additional Shelter Rent assessment Rochdale argued that Rochdale is a free-standing utility. Therefore, there is no utility bill but ALL the costs of running the power plant including an ALLOCATION of a portion of Corporate Expenses (management, public safety etc.) should be included. We could not agree so we sued the City and State.

With the help of HCR legal department and the support of Assistant Commissioner, Mark Colon we settled for an ALLOCATION of 11.8% of various Corporate Expense items, not categorized under the power plant. The impact was to eliminate the retroactive reassessment of over $1,000,000

for FY 2014 and FY 2015 and generate retroactive savings of approximately $400,000 to $500,000 per year for FY 2014 and FY 2015 and going forward.

What was not included in the settlement and shelter rent calculation was an adjustment GAAP depreciation. Depreciation is, what I call, an accounting fiction where the accountants take the money already spent in prior years and then show it as a deduction over a period of future years. As a theoretical example what we saw was that the City allowed a depreciation deduction as utility expense different from what the Rochdale CPA shows on our financial statements. Rochdale’s CPA and most other companies use GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). As an

example, if Rochdale spent $1 million on a boiler, GAAP depreciation could be 10 years or a utility deduction of $100,000 a year. However, the city requires the depreciation deduction spread over 30 years or $33,000 a year as utility expense in calculating shelter rent. The result is a significant deferment of depreciation expense from the City side. Unfortunately, we could not agree; therefore, we sued the City and State again.

Please recognize that the GAAP depreciation of 10 years is a reasonable estimate from the Accounting authority on how long an asset class could last. Just as arbitrary is the city estimate of 30 years but in our case, we argued GAAP should prevail because GAAP is recognized worldwide. The city

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said a municipality can set its own standard for depreciation.

Since it is all about money, we suggested a compromise that stated instead of the allocation of 11.8% of agreed extra expense already adjudicated, we suggested we increase the allocation to 18%. The city agreed provided we do not come back again and provided retroactive only for 2020.

If we settle by increasing the allocation from 11.8% to 18% of Corporate expenses, we will save approximately $200,000 a year from FY 2020 and each year thereafter. We ask the Board to ratify the settlement. To our knowledge no other Mitchell Lama has challenged the City and State the way Rochdale did and won and we hope the Board agrees.

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New York’s Governor Cuomo, Congressman Meeks & Assemblywoman Cook join RV Board and Community to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated Photo credit: Larry Love Moore

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Governor Cuomo introduces “Roll Up Your Sleeve” Campaign to Rochdale

By Olayemi Okeniyi Susan Van Brackle

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n April 5, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo visited the Rochdale Village ballroom to announce his statewide “Roll Up Your Sleeve” campaign. The campaign encourages New Yorkers that have been hit hard by the pandemic to get vaccinated. The state started universal eligibility on April 6 meaning that residents 16 years or older are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

In his speech, Mr. Cuomo acknowledged the toll COVID-19 took on New Yorkers by exposing the inequalities in systems, particularly in healthcare and education.

He said in order to rebuild and to fix the injustices the first step is to crush COVID-19 and this is achievable if enough people take the vaccine. “The first step towards renewal is defeating COVID. Do not get cocky with COVID. There are variants, this virus changes, it mutates,

all you need is one mutation that is vaccine resistant and then we have a problem. We have it on the run so now is the time to crush it once and for all,” he said.

The governor, who admitted to being vaccinated, said his plan is to distribute the vaccine equitably and fairly by setting up 189 pop-up vaccination sites in under served communities.

Congressman Gregory Meeks thanked the governor, and all other partners for their efforts throughout the pandemic. He said that after a long year at the epicenter of the pandemic, the vaccine was now a light at the end of the tunnel.

He acknowledged the doubt felt by many in the African American community due to a history of medical malpractice but he said the way to overcome that doubt was through facts and accessibility.

Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) said that the vaccine equity taskforce and the “Roll Up Your Sleeve” campaign have brought the vaccine to our

doors because nobody should have to suffer to get it. She encouraged everyone to take the vaccines, which have been shown to be safe and effective.

Assembly Member Vivian Cook and Council Person Adrienne Adams welcomed Cuomo home as a ‘Son of Rochdale and Queens’ and thanked him for not neglecting his first home.

According to Somos Community Care representative, Dr. Yomaris Peña, if 70% of the population gets vaccinated the community would achieve herd immunity. “This means that you have the opportunity to go back and hug your family and be with your family members and not be isolated,” she said.

Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ a branch of the Service Employee International Union, said that SEIU members have been on the frontline of this pandemic and paid the price in lost jobs and lives. Bragg added that he got vaccinated to protect his family, friends and to be an example for his members. “We are strongly advocating for the 85,000 members to get the vaccine and we’ve been assisted in that effort by

the state.”

President of the Board, Jean Randolph-Castro told the Bulletin that she was elated that Rochdale Village could contribute and benefit from this program to combat the pandemic, “So that they do not have to go further out of the community to get vaccinated and so everyone could be safe, healthy and not pass the disease to each other.”

DC37’s Assistant Director of the Clerical Administrative Authorities Division and 4th Vice President of the Board of Directors, Ed Douglass added, “On behalf of DC 37 members in Rochdale Village, we hope that you are safe and well. We will get through this and come out better on the other side.”

As of this writing, there’s no need to schedule an appointment to get the vaccine at City-run locations in any of the five boroughs. Residents 16 years and older can walk in at any available location and get treated. Prefer an appointment? Schedule on the “Am I Eligible” site or by calling a local healthcare facility to schedule appointments where vaccines are available.

The Rochdale Village Youth Planning Committee Presents

Mother’s Day “Mommy & Me”

Jewelry, Cards & Diamond Painting

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. ROCHDALE VILLAGE INC. COMMUNITY CENTER FLAG POLE AREA (OUTSIDE) 169-65 137TH AVENUE JAMAICA, NY 11434 SPACES ARE LIMITED-REGISTER NOW! For More Information or to register contact: Board Office at (718) 276-5700 ext. 3360 or 3790 WEAR A MASK, SOCIAL DISTANCING IN FULL EFFEECT. TEMPERATURE CHECK. Approved for Posting by the Board Office until May 9, 2021

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Rochdale’s seniors treated to soup & sandwiches sponsored by members of Sassi Sa Entertainment (Photo credits: Larry Love Moore)

Rochdale Village Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers (1st left) along with Rochdale’s Board President Jean Castro (3rd left) flanked by members of Sassie Sa Entertainment to distribute hot soup and sandwich lunches and refreshments to senior citizens at the community center.

Members of Sassie Sa Entertainment prepare soup and sandwich grab-n-go lunch bags to be distributed at a Saturday afternoon event.

The grab-n-go event was a great help and unexpected resource for senior citizens in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Thanks goes out to Sassie Sa Entertainment for providing lunch to Rochdale’s vulnerable seniors during the pandemic.

DJ’s from Sassie Sa Entertainment provided music and a light mood for guests as they picked up their complimentary lunch.

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An Afternoon gathering in Allied Democratic Club with Mayoral Candidate Ray McGuire (story page 18) (Photo credits: Larry Love Moore)

(l. to r.) 3rd Vice President of the Board of Directors Janine Cross, Assistant Treasurer Glynis Urquhart, Board President Jean Castro, 1st Vice President Talib Bey, Secretary of the Board Joyce Williams, Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz with Mayoral candidate Ray McGuire, Assembly Member Vivian Cook and other constituents.

(l. to r.) Constituent engages Congressman Gregory Meeks as Board President Jean Castro looks on.

Constituents give a listen to Ray McGuire’s campaign speech at the gathering hosted by Assembly Member Vivian E. Cook.

(l. to r.) Assembly Member Vivian Cook, U.S. Congressman Gregory Meeks, invited guest with New York Senator Leroy Comrie.

(l. to r.) Erica Ford, CEO & Founder of LIFE Camp, Inc. with Mayoral hopeful Ray McGuire.

(l. to r.) Todd Feurtado of the King of Kings Foundation, Congressman Gregory Meeks, NYS Assembly Member Vivian Cook and Lance Feurtado of the King of Kings Foundation.

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Candidate for Mayor, Ray McGuire, visited Allied Democratic Club at Rochdale

Photo credit: Larry Love Moore

(l. to r.) Rochdale Village Board of Directors’ 1st Vice President Talib Bey, Board President Jean Castro, Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz, Mayoral Candidate Ray McGuire, New York State Assemblymember Vivian E. Cook, U.S. Congressman Gregory Meeks, invited guest and New York State Senator Leroy Comrie. (More photos on page 17 of this newspaper)

By Susan Van Brackle

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ssembly Member Vivian E. Cook, in collaboration with the Rochdale Village Board of Directors, hosted an afternoon gathering for Mayoral hopeful Ray McGuire at the Democratic Club located in Group 5’s

building 19 on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Invited guests included U.S. Congressman Gregory Meeks, New York State Senator Leroy Comrie, Todd and Lance Feurtado of the King of Kings Foundation, former Council

Rochdale Village is getting Flowers...

Flowers Physical Therapy that is

By Susan Van Brackle

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n a March 2021 Board of Directors meeting, southeast Queens’s favorite physical therapist, Mr. Neville A. Flowers, owner of Flowers’ Physical Therapy, was approved to open a 3,307 sq. ft. commercial space in Mall #1 that will bring his special brand of rehabilitative care to the Rochdale Village community.

Numerous Rochdale residents that receive care from Flowers Physical Therapy were

rooting for Mr. Flowers to open a treatment center that is more centrally located to them. At present, Flowers Physical Therapy is located in Cross Island Plaza on Brookville Road in Rosedale and before that, the medical center was located on South Conduit Avenue parallel to the Belt Parkway.

Flowers Physical Therapy offers pain management care, wellness, orthopedic, sports medicine, workers compensation/rehabilitation and other physical therapy services.

Member for District 28 Ruben Wills and Manuel Caughman, Executive Secretary of the Guy R. Brewer Democratic Club.

The meet and greet allowed Mr. McGuire to express his thoughts on New York City’s economy, education, healthcare,

criminal justice system and why he’s the man for the job of Mayor.

McGuire also expressed his gratitude to Assemblywoman Cook for allowing him to visit her district stating, “I would not be here without this woman saying he’s alright with me.”

Sense Beauty Expands Business to Mall #2

By Susan Van Brackle

ense Beauty Supply in Mall #1 is expanding its reach!

Rochdale’s Board of Directors voted overwhelmingly to allow Sense Beauty Supply’s expansion into Mall #2 with their approval of resolution R11-21.

There is a demand for personal care goods and services like those provided by retailer Sense Beauty Supply especially since long time vendor Hair Mart closed its store in Mall #2 at the end of 2020 that sold hair and hair products.

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Sense Beauty Supply has an existing five-year commercial lease in Mall #1 and sells a variety of hair and hair products to consumers.

Their expansion into Mall #2 is not only timely; it provides a continued revenue stream for the corporation, expands foot traffic that supports neighboring vendors in Mall #2 and it fills the void in access to personal care goods and services for customers that live on the 137th Avenue side of the complex.

Notice of a grand opening will be announced as details become available.

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Youth Planning Committee hosts weekend Easter Basket Giveaway for Rochdale families

By Susan Van Brackle

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amilies at Rochdale Village enjoyed not one but two Easter Basket Giveaways hosted by the Board of Directors’ Youth Planning Committee.

Committee Chairman and Director of the Board Gary Hawkins, organized a weekend of fun with assistance from Board Presi-

dent Jean Castro, Chairman of the Board of Directors Clifton Stanley Diaz, 1st Vice President Talib Bey, 3rd Vice President Janine Cross and committee volunteers Denise and Tina Young.

Saturday, April 6, the afternoon was filled with life-sized cartoon characters like the Easter Bunny and Bugs Bunny. There was a clown creating balloon animals; DJ G-Mon-

ey was spinning upbeat tunes and goody bags and baskets were everywhere! There were so many baskets that there were enough to continue the festivities the next day.

On April 7, Easter Sunday, the party continued at Rochdale’s rose garden and gazebo where socially distant distributions of holiday goody baskets were handed out to families out enjoying the day.

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Rochdale Village NORC Calendar - May 2021

PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - March 22, 2021

R13-21: WHEREAS, there has been an ongoing study at Rochdale Village, Inc. to provide a comprehensive water conservation program to reduce the yearly bill which is approximately $5 million annually;

WHEREAS, during this process there have been several companies that submitted proposals and/or presentations to install water savings devices and/or monitor water usage;

WHEREAS, aspects of proposals and presentations received have been adapted to create an in-house program where materials are purchased and labor is done by Rochdale staff;

WHEREAS, bids were sought to supply various water saving devices site wide with the following results; VENDOR

BID TOTAL (Includes applicable sales tax) New York Water Conservation Specialist

$285,565.41 RNF Supplies

$305,507.38 Quan Plus Supply Inc. $313,229.02

modernization and to monitor the Category 1 & 5 elevator testing that is required by the New York City Department of Buildings;

WHEREAS, Savkom Inc. is fully familiar with the elevators in Rochdale Village and have performed successfully on the Category 1 & 5 elevator tests since 2009; and

WHEREAS, Savkom, Inc. has submitted their proposal outlining the scope of work to be performed with their cost of $14,995 to prepare bid documents for Elevator Preventive Maintenance and a cost of $59,995 for Modernization Specifications and contract for a total cost of $74,990.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts proposal from Savkom, Inc. in the total amount of $74,990 to be funded from the HCR Reserves account and subject to approval from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal.

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

Janine Cross

Edward Douglass

Gary Hawkins

Timothy Mercer

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. will be compensating in-house Maintenance staff at $50 per apartment, for a total of $293,000;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves New York Water Conservation Specialist, a subsidiary of New York Wholesale Plumbing Supply Company, to provide materials and supplies in the amount of $285,565.41 and in-house labor costs at $293,000 for a total of $578,565.41 subject to approval by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, to be funded from HCR replacement reserves.

Maryam Hubbard Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Talib Bey

FOR Talib Bey

Janine Cross

Edward Douglass

Gary Hawkins

Timothy Mercer

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef Glynis Urquhart

ABSENT Maryam Hubbard Barbara Staples Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R14-21:

WHEREAS, Rochdale Village has 121 elevators throughout the campus in the residential buildings and in Mall 1;

WHEREAS, the last elevator modernization for the 120 elevators located in the buildings took place in 2004;

WHEREAS, the services of an elevator consultant is required to provide a scope of work, prepare bid documents, oversee the work of the elevator contractor that will perform the

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef Glynis Urquhart

ABSENT

Barbara Staples

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R15-21:

WHEREAS, proposals were sought for a Mold Assessor, air monitoring service to remediate mold in various areas of all buildings.

WHEREAS, bids were due and opened on November 19th producing the following results; COMPANY

A&B Inspection

Mold Mold Air Assessor Sample Sample

Air

Monitoring $55

Complete Mold Analysis $100

$55

$80

$78

Mold Remediate Clearance Letter/ Plan

Post Remediation Assessment $100

$100 COMPANY

Safety

Environmental

Mold Mold Assessor Sample $78 $45

Air Sample $45

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - March 22, 2021

Air

Monitoring $68

Complete Mold Analysis $250

A Flowers PT PC d/b/a Flowers Physical Therapy is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

Moved by: Talib Bey Seconded by: Glynis Urquhart

Mold Remediate Clearance Letter/ Plan

Post Remediation Assessment $1,500

$280 COMPANY

OMEGA

Mold Mold Assessor Sample $65

$65

Air

Monitoring $60

Complete Mold Analysis $350

Air Sample $60

Mold Remediate Clearance Letter/ Plan

Post Remediation Assessment $750

$150 WHEREAS, A & B Inspection Corp. provided the lowest responsible bid based upon their overall categorized costs

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors accepts proposal from A & B Inspection Corp. to do mold Assessment and Air Monitoring to be funded from HCR Reserves account, subject to approval from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal for a period of two years not to exceed $100,000 per year.

Moved by: Clifton Stanley Diaz Seconded by: Talib Bey FOR Talib Bey

Janine Cross

Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins

Timothy Mercer

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef Glynis Urquhart

ABSENT Maryam Hubbard

Barbara Staples Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

R16-21: WHEREAS, Neville A. Flowers d/b/a Flowers Physical Therapy currently has a practice on Brookville Boulevard in Rosedale offering orthopedic, sports medicine, workers compensation/rehabilitation and other physical therapy services;

WHEREAS, they would like to move their business into Rochdale because they have a large existing customer base here;

WHEREAS, Flowers Physical would like to rent three-thousand three hundred and seven (3,307) square feet in Mall 1 for five years; and

WHEREAS, the terms of the lease are attached.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Neville

FOR

Talib Bey

Janine Cross

Edward Douglass

Sheila McKenzie

Derrick Shareef

Glynis Urquhart

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Gary Hawkins Timothy Mercer Lisa Stark Joyce Williams

ABSTAIN Jean Hall ABSENT Maryam Hubbard Barbara Staples Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.

R17-21:

WHEREAS, the Rochdale Village Board voted to approve a new lease in the Small Mall for Min Jeong Ra d/b/a Sense Beauty Supply to sell a variety of hair and hair products;

WHEREAS, Min Jeong Ra would change the entity name from Ming Jeong Ra to Beautysun Inc.; and

WHEREAS, all other terms will remain the same.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the entity name change from Ming Jeong Ra to Beautysun Inc..

Moved by: Jean Randolph-Castro Seconded by: Janine Cross FOR Talib Bey

Janine Cross

Edward Douglass

Gary Hawkins

Timothy Mercer

Lisa Stark

Joyce Williams

Maryam Hubbard Barbara Staples

Jean Randolph-Castro Clifton Stanley Diaz Jean Hall Sheila McKenzie Derrick Shareef Glynis Urquhart

ABSENT

Thirteen for, two absent; motion passes.

COMMITTEE CHAIR FOR IT COMMITTEE: Derek Shareef and Sheila McKenzie Moved By: Lisa Stark Seconded by: Janine Cross Acting Secretary casts one vote for Derek Shareef and Sheila McKenzie to be co-Chairs of IT Committee.

Jean Hall - abstained from the vote.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - March 22, 2021

Zoom Meeting began: 7:50 p.m.

Board Members: Present Clifton Stanley Diaz - Chairperson Jean Randolph Castro - President Talib Bey - 1st Vice President Tim Mercer - 2nd Vice President Janine Cross - 3rd Vice President Edward Douglass - 4th Vice President Joyce Williams - Secretary Lisa Stark - Assistant Secretary Barbara Staples - Treasurer (Not Present) Glynis Urquhart - Assistant Treasurer Jean Hall - Director Gary Hawkins - Director Maryam Hubbard - Director (Not Present) Sheila McKenzie - Director Derrick Shareef - Director

Also present: MSI Real Estate Herbert Freedman - General Manager Jay Williams - Assistant General Manager Lance Williams - Assistant General Manager Robert Bernstein, Esq., Corporate Counsel William Young - Controller Kelvin Pantaleon - Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback - Chief of Public Safety Corey Jones - Director, Power Plant George Simon - Housing & Community Renewal Specialist The agenda for the evening: 1. Motions 2. Adjournment 3. Cooperator’s Session The roll call was taken upon opening the meeting.

Based on the attendance, a quorum was reached.

There were (5) motions requiring board action (see the Board Resolutions). Motion to adjourn came at 10:25 p.m.

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