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ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023-2024
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 extension 3360.
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairwoman of the Board
Dr. Althea Hicks
President
Jean Hall
Vice Presidents
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Keysha Beasley
Cody Hamblin
Nadine Browne
Treasurer
Kamal Saleem
Assistant Treasurer
Sheila McKenzie
Secretary
Stacey Francis
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Keysha Beasley
Talib Bey
Nadine Browne
Janine Cross
Stacey Francis
Jean Hall
Cody Hamblin
Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Dr. Althea Hicks
Sheila McKenzie
Jean Randolph-Castro
Kamal Saleem
Lisa Stark
Jacqueline Telfer
George Simon (State Representative)
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Budget & Finance
Jean Hall
Commercial Services
Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Community Center
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Community Relations
Jean Randolph-Castro
Environment, Parks, Recreation & Parking
Althea Hicks
Legal & Management
Jean Hall
Maintenance
Keysha Beasley
Media & IT
Stacey Francis
Orientation
Keysha Beasley
Public Safety
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Senior Citizens
Jean Hall
Youth Planning
Nadine Browne
MANAGEMENT
Summit Property Management Services Inc.
General Manager
Jay Williams
Assistant Manager
Wilfred Rodriguez
Assistant Manager
Leacroft Gordon
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
Dean Roberts
President’s Message
TOGETHER, WE RISE: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
Greetings Shareholders,
Rochdale Village is our home. We hold immense potential to create, change, foster unity, and uplift one another. Each of us brings unique strengths, and together we form a resilient and dynamic force. Our ability to unify during difficult times will only make our community stronger.
However, we must resist the temptation to prevail in every issue or dismiss the opportunity to comprise or reach a consensus. When disagreements occur let’s be honest and transparent in our discourse, agree to disagree, move on with understanding and grace once a decision has been made.
- by Jean Hall
We are neighbors, friends, and advocates, we face challenges—but also tremendous opportunities. By coming together, sharing ideas, and taking collective action, we can build a community where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.
We can make an impact in our community by supporting one another by reaching out to someone in need, joining community events and volunteering your time. If we raise our voices and advocate for important changes we can reshape and redefine our future. We can take pride in celebrating our diversity. Our differences make us stronger, let’s honor and learn from them. Most importantly we must stay united; together, we can overcome our differences and obstacles to achieve great things. We must continue to build trust and connection with one another.
To maintain our affordability financial sustainability starts now. It is crucial to ensure that we have financial stability to support and grow our community. Meeting our expenses and generating revenue are necessary steps to secure a brighter future for all of us.
We must continue to foster transparency and collaboration. As a board we are committed to openly sharing financial goals and challenges. Therefore, when budget and finance meetings are held, I encourage your attendance. As we tackle our finances, we must move from blame to setting priorities and solution-based discussions.
The board must ensure that management is diligent in managing our existing resources and making thoughtful decisions to reduce costs without compromising quality. The board must require management to immediately report any inability to pay bills, missed deposits to our HCR reserve account, and any variances in our budget greater than 10% on a regular basis. There must be constant communication regarding our money no matter how big or small the issue may be. We must make sure shareholders are provided with information on an ongoing basis.
We must also be willing to think outside of the box and explore new initiatives and partnerships. Strategically plan for the development of the vacant land on 137th Avenue to increase our revenue stream. Explore partnerships with local businesses or launch a community-driven project to enhance our financial stability.
Remember your involvement matters. Whether through small acts of kindness or leading initiatives, you have the power to make a difference. Let’s turn vision into action and possibilities into realities.
The time is now to rise and empower one another. Together, we can and will achieve greatness for our community.
The best is yet to come!
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Community Center and on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
President, Jean Hall
Prom Wear Giveaway
The Prom Wear Giveaway, an annual event hosted by the Community Center and Shonda’s Prom Closet returned for the Class of 2025, encouraging donations to the event held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. High School Seniors came to the Commuity Center Room 11/12/13 to shop the racks and find the prom wear (accessories included!) of their dreams. Vendors were also available to help put together the perfect prom look.
(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)
- by Jay Williams
General Manager’s Monthly Report for April 2025
INVESTIGATING NEW WAYS OF GENERATING REVENUE
As our impending carrying charge increase gets closer, we must think of new and innovative ways to generate revenue. Currently we have residential income (makes up approximately 94%) and commercial income (makes up approximately 6%). While our process for maintaining Rochdale has essentially remained the same for the past 60 years, expenses are rapidly on the rise. The only way to make sure our income can cover our expenses at this time is a carrying charge increase.
The commercial division, unlike our residential side, goes up yearly because our leases escalate in rent. Some shareholders have suggested that the commercial stores should also have a large increase in rent to offset the residential increase. Commercial leases do not work that way. There is payment terms agreed upon between the vendor and Rochdale for a set number of years. The agreement is binding and cannot be changed on a whim. Our ultimate goal is to continue bringing in big name tenants that will raise the value of our commercial space. This will allow us to charge more per square foot. In the long run we believe the percentage of income from the commercial spaces can go higher than the current 6%. The more interesting question is what other untapped sources of potential revenue be leveraged to help pay our expenses in the future.
At the last two financial meetings I mentioned that we are looking into 3 alternative sources to generate revenue that remain untapped.
1. Developing vacant land. General Counsel is working on the return of the land lease that occurred on Baisley boulevard in 2003. This is a complicated process due to the laws surrounding land transfers, but we anticipate that this will be resolved in the next few years.
We also have a vacant parcel of land on the corner of 137th Avenue and Guy R. Brewer boulevard. Many shareholders in group 5 want us to make that a parking lot. While I understand the practical need for parking, a parking lot in that area does not make you any money. For example, a 300-lot space would cost, on average, $800,000 to build. Once you add lighting and cameras you are close to $1 million. At $45 per space per month, in 67 years it might be paid for just in time to have to repave it for another $500,000. I also did not include the cost of public safety to patrol the lot daily.
I think a better plan is to create parking as part of a building that generates way more revenue. We are going to begin moving more aggressively toward feasibility in this area.
2. Energy Sales. Unlike most of our contemporary Mitchell Lama developments, we have a power plant. When our power plant was built in the 1960’s it was over-engineered providing the ability to generate more power than we need. In the past decade the lighting and the boilers have been updated to help decrease our electrical load.
There is a world where we can connect to Con Edison’s grid for the purpose of selling our extra energy. I have noticed shareholders get concerned or nervous when I bring this up. I think that is because there are some misconceptions that need to be cleared up.
a. Rochdale would set the terms and determine how much power we sell and when.
b. Rochdale maintains full ownership and control over the power plant.
We know this works because Coop City’ plant has been connected to Con Ed and has sold power for years.
3. Carbon Capture. While at a real estate expo event I spoke to a company that can capture emissions by converting it into usable natural gas. As mentioned above the City is looking to electrify. We are required to comply with the Local Law 97 energy code in 2035. If we can convert all our power plant emissions into natural gas, not only can we reach close to “net zero” emissions helping to comply with LL97, but we can also sell or use the gas we create. This would become an additional source of revenue.
All these ideas cost money to develop. I believe a large focus on the next round of capital improvement work should be geared toward revenue generating purposes. This would help hedge against large increases in the future and reduce our dependency on loans to complete much needed capital improvement work.
SOFTWARE CONVERSION AFFECTING PAYMENT PROCESS
We are still experiencing a slowdown with the processing of payments that will also affect April payments. These delays are due to interface issues with our bank’s processing center and the new bills. While we work to rectify these issues no late fee will be assessed on April carrying charge payments.
Management is in the process of updating the management software. Moving from a 30-yearold system is challenging but we are making progress. Ultimately, this will improve office productivity, accountability, shareholder accessibility to maintenance history and requests, and improve ease of payment.
If you have a payment issue or carrying charge bill question, please contact the Cashiers Department at (718) 276-5700 Ext. 3220 or 3240.
ATTENTION COOPERATORS
EXTENSION: INCOME AFFIDAVITS
THE DEADLINE FOR RETURNING INCOME AFFIDAVITS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 31, 2025. ALL AFFIDAVITS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE BY MAY 31ST OR YOU WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A 50% SURCHARGE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025. ALL OCCUPANTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER MUST SIGN THE AFFIDAVIT. AFFIDAVIT MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Mall One. DOB Approved for Contsruction.
Mall Two. Coming Soon!
Mall One. Coming Soon!
Mall One.
Public Safety Report
- by Chief Adolph Osback
March 2025
The Public Safety department maintains 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage.
115 Loitering complaints of which 40 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiters were present) 148 Noise complaints of which 102 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)
and elevator entrapments
These verticals resulted in 41 violations being issued and 63 loiterers encountered during the vertical patrols. In addition, 1 arrest was made.
Note: 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 analysis of various patrol reports.
Provided by 113th Precinct P.O. Smith, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan
28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:
A Message From The Chief
Greetings Cooperators,
This month the Public Safety Department conducted its 2 year cycle of CPR/First Aid & AED training. In total, 69 officers received their 2-year certificates. An additional certification introduced this year was Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) training. Narcan is an overdose reversal medication administered via a portable nasal spray device, that works by quickly blocking the effects of opioids to restore normal breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. According to a study released last year by the NYC Department of mental health and hygiene, three thousand forty six (3,046) people died in 2023 from drug overdose related deaths in NYC. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 30 to 50 times stronger than Heroin, was present in 80% of these deaths. We are working towards a goal of having these Narcan spray devices present in every Public Safety booth, patrol vehicle, first aid kits and inside our various AED cabinets so that they can be readily accessible to our officers in the event they are needed for a life-saving emergency.
Adolph Osback Public Safety Chief
(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)
Controller’s Report -
by William Young
Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative
For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025) Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2025 vs. Budget Summary of Key Performance Indicators For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. there are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Total revenue For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)Total revenue decreased $(628,000) or 0.8% to $82,272,000 as compared to $82,901,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. Although the Total Revenue was in-line with the Budget, there were variances which are explained below:
Apartment revenue - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)Apartment revenue was relatively in-line with the FY 2025 Budget at $72,443,000 as compared to $72,308,000 in the FY 2025 Budget.
Commercial rental revenue – For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)Commercial rental revenue decreased $(248,000) to $5,356,000 as compared to $5,605,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This decrease is due to more vacancies that were anticipated in the FY 2025 Budget. There are recent additions to the commercial revenue that is anticipated in FY2025 thatwere not anticipated in the FY 2025 Budget which will increase
Other Rental Revenue-(Includes Parking) - Other rental revenue decreased $(112,000) to $1,790,000 as compared to $1,903,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to less Parking lot Rent. NOTE: - Approximately 80% of Other
Controller’s Report
- by William Young
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Other Income (accounts - Laundry, & Interest income) For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)other income decreased $(334,000) to $1,708,000 as compared to $2,043,000 in the FY 2025 Budget.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses
For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Administrative - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)Administrative expenses increased $1,221,000 to $6,847,000 as compared to $5,625,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This increase was related to increases in Telephone, Information Technology and during the conversion to Yardi subsidiaries were set up where all executive salaries are mapped to administrative. We anticipate that we will adjust the mapping by the end of Fiscal 2025.
Janitorial & Grounds - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025), Janitorial & Grounds expenses decreased $(1,180,000) to $7,054,000 as compared to $8,235,000 in the FY 2025Budget. This decrease is related to (1) a decrease ) in Salaries because the FY 2025 Budget was budgeted at Full Staff and we are not at Full Staff and (2) lower than anticipated Ground Maintenance expenses. (NOTE: During the software conversion process, there are reclassifications and mapping issues that will be resolved in the next few months.)
Maintenance and operating costs - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)Maintenance and Operating costs increased $1,222,000 to $13,025,000 as compared to $11,803,000 in the Budget. The increase in Repairs Material, tools & supplies is related to the impact of inflation on purchases and approximately $300,000 of costs related to scaffolding for the façade.
Public Safety - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025) Public Safety expenses decreased $(767,000) to $4,979,000 as compared to $5,747,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. The decrease is related to the the Budget projected at Full Staff and we are not at Full Staff. (NOTE: During the software conversion process, there are reclassifications and mapping issues that will be resolved in the next few months.)
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
Power Plant - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025) Total expenses increased $1,034,000 to $16,562,000 as compared to $15,527,000 in the FY 2025 Budget. This variance is explained below:
a. Fuel & Utilities increased $767,000 or 13.5% as compared to the Budget The increase is due to (1) increased cooperator usage (2) during the Budget preparation in 2022 there was a broken meter which was not discovered till after the FY 2024 & 2025 was finalized. The broken meter distorted the FY 2024 & FY 2025 Budgets. (3) seasonality of the spreading the Fuel & Utilities Budget cost is based upon prior years % of
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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
monthly costs impacts the comparison to actual usage by month, plus weather also contributes to the monthly variances (4) National Grid has passed along a price increase which is impacting costs.
b. Water & Sewer increased $402,000 due to cooperator usage.
c. Salaries & Other - Salaries & Other expenses decreased $(134,000).
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Insurance, Shelter Rent, Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Expenses For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Insurance Expense (Property, General Liability & Workers Compensation) - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025(FY 2025)Insurance expenses increased $2,261,000 to $10,549,000 as compared to $8,288,000 in the Budget. The increase is related to the significant industry wide increases in Property, General Liability and Works Compensation premiums. This trend continued in our recent renewal where our renewal % increase was 9.2% plus the impact of the previous year’s increase which was in effect for 11 months of FY 2025. These increases were significantly higher than the Budget
Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025, Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) expenses increase $416,,000 to $4,266,000 as compared to $3,850,000 in the Budget. In comparing the HCR Calculation to the NYC billing, it was noted that NYC is over-billing Rochdale by approximately $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year since FY 2020. The Company is initiating and Article 78 to proceed again the agencies to collect our approximately $5,000,000 in over-billing.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Bad Debt Expense - Bad Debt Expense of $600,000 is an estimate of the write-off of Residential and Commercial receivables that may be required at March 31, 2025. The increase over the Budget is due to more cooperators not paying rent which has resulted in a significant increase in the write-off of receivables. NOTE: The estimated write-off is a GAAP entry and we still continue to pursue collection of the receivable.
(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Inventory Usage - The inventory usage account reflects an estimate of the year-end adjustment for the actual inventory taken at 3/31/25.
Community Center - The community center expense decreased $(114,000) to $314,000 as compared to $429,000 in the Budget.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025 (FY 2025)
Note: For the Eleven Months Ended February 28, 2025, (1) Board Expenses were lower than anticipated in the FY 2025 Budget. The Budget was spread out evenly over the year. The Bulletin & Social Services expenses were in-Line with the Budget.
(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Accounts Payable by Month (4 Month Trend) FY 2025
Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet FY2022, FY 2023,FY 2024 AND FY 2025
(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
Poetry & Art Corner
FLICKER
By Byron Plummer
A world of beautiful lost roses, Glowing corals in depts of oceans, The piano plays the guitar, The bass portrays musical organs, Echoes in a hall of reoccurring revalations, A spring of leviathans, A night of warrior angels, The morning of God’s blessings, Seasons pulling apart, Different languages in the heart, A planet of space and art, The place of waiting, till the moon depart, Flights in the heights of the iridescent, Spiritual battles in the essence, The dark covers the light, And light blinds the darkness, A candle of flicker, The wind of The Almighty Presence.
SHARE YOUR VOICE
Submit your original poetry, spoken word, or artwork to be published in the Rochdale Village Bulletin! Send to mrichards@rochdalevillage.com
EASTER BLOSSOM
By Anthony Blake
Spring in the air
Easter Time
Easter Eggs
Hunt and find
Search here and there
Jelly Bean Sweet
Kids taste buds treats Easter baskets assorted
Some are made while others are made to order
Duracell Bunny keeps going and going
M&M keeps egg showing
Spring flowers
Dress up clothes
Easter Parade
Extraordinary Creative hats
Easter front and center
Churches to enter
As Easter heads your way
Happy Easter on this day.
THE VIOLINIST PRAYER AS I PLAY
By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards
As I play the violin for you You and you I want all to enter in And the glory of the lord to fill this place
May the melodious sound
Touch your heart string as Each listener meditate on the Goodness of the Lord and His Greatness in our lives and peace
The violin bring a calm as the Bow guides across the strong And resonates the bridge of The instrument producing A warm pure sound which Connect to our heart string like When David played the harp Before Saul and brought calm
In Psalm 150 praising God on the the string instrument
Playing his harp skillfully Before audiences And His God
For the Master’s Glory to Inspired and brings calm And healing as String instrument
Healing as well as calm. Peace be still May joy always Abound In your hearts and Your home and minds God Bless you always Be encouraged.
(ARTWORK TO ACCOMPANY POEM ALSO BY ALANDA 1. WASSERMAN EDWARDS)
Community Baby Shower
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Queens Chapter in partnership with the Rochdale Village Community Center hosted their first Community Baby Shower and Family Health Expo Event right here in Rochdale, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Center. The room was filled with sponsoring vendors ready with giveaways, countless raffle prizes, and excited parents both new and expecting. Adding to the fun was a visit from District 31 Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers, Nurses from Northwell LIJ Forest Hills, Founder and CEO of Camkids Pediatrics Marie-Paule J. Dupiton, MD and Kevin Livingston of 100 Suits to address the fathers. Overall, a fulfilling experience for all involved.
& FAMILY HEALTH EXPO
(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)
Page 16 aPril 2025 The rochdale Village BulleTin
On Saturday April 19, 2025, the Youth Planning Committee (YPC) hosted their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Basket Giveaway for Rochdale
Easter Egg Hunt
(Photo Credit: NyreeCyrusPhotography).
The rochdAle VillAge BulleTin
Village youth. There were pony rides, fun field games, and even a petting zoo! The children had a great time. See all the fun moments below!
& Basket Giveaway 2025
(Photo Credit: NyreeCyrusPhotography).
See what’s going on in and around our community... There’s a little something for everyone!
aBouT rochdale Village coMMiTTeeS
Cooperative living embraces the principle that we are a community that works together for the common good. This means each resident plays an active role in supporting their community, and ultimately, each other. Cooperators may join any committee by simply calling the board office, 718-275-5700 ext. 3360 and request your name be added to the members list. You are free to join as many committees as you choose!
Media & info Technology coMMiTTee
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Date: 3/21/25 Time: 7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Chairperson: Stacey Francis
PLANNED AGENDA:
1. Open THE MEETING STARTED AT 7:05PM.
Monthly Meeting Minutes
Date: 4/9/25 Time: 10:00am
Location: Grand Ballroom
Chairperson: Jean Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A
DISCUSSION:
• Yardi Migration (Cont’d)
○ Committee members were advised the Zego integration was complete. Processing checks, money orders and correct invoices is still a known issue.
• The Verizon and Keri System intercom issue is still pending a resolution.
• Management is waiting on Paul Schack of MyHomepayge.com to integrate Data Privacy prompts to rochdalevillage.com
• Management Performance Review
○ Shareholders need relevant information on all platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) to reach all demographics. It was suggested that the board meeting be livestreamed on Rochdale’s YouTube Channel via the laundry room’s monitors.
• We held an in-depth discussion about the monthly bulletin.
○ Does HCR have guidelines for paperless publications in large housing development corporations?
○ Increased advertising to defray the costs of printing.
♦ An advertising manager that is paid on commission.
○ If a sizable percentage of shareholders go paperless will Rincon Communication give Rochdale a discount on the production?
○ Who will deliver the paper for shareholders that will continue to read the hard copy of the bulletin?
UPCOMING EVENTS: N/A
NEXT MEETING: Friday, April 18th, 2025.
Meeting ended at: 7:53 p.m.
Attendance: N/A
Minutes submitted by: Stacey Francis
Senior ciTizen coMMiTTee
where you can pay bills or make purchases, registering for events and accessing product details.
Co-Chairs Jean Randolph-Castro & Clara Sheppeard
PLANNED AGENDA:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A
DISCUSSION:
The chair, JH welcomed everyone to the meeting. She advised the membership that long-time resident and former board member Judy Jones was in hospice care and asked all to keep her in their prayers. A prayer of thanksgiving was held prior to breakfast being served.
IT Presentation: In keeping with our commitment to being engaged with today’s technology our first topic involved QR codes.
Mario Petrie, a member of RV IT staff gave the presentation. He explained to the member-ship that a QR code is a “quick response code” that is a type of barcode that stores infor-mation, such as website links, contact details, or text. He further explained that QR codes are used for visiting websites
He provided a handout which had a QR code for the Rochdale Village website. Member-ship was advised that our Rochdale Village website serves as a resource for residents by providing news, events, and other useful information.
A live demo was conducted using the QR code for Rochdale Village. The membership then practiced being able to access the QR code. Mario walked around and assisted those who were having difficulty. The information and QR code will be shared with the IT committee to determine if they wish to adopt this code for use community wide.
Maintenance Presentation: Maintenance Director, Kelvin Pantaleon, Assistant Maintenance Director, David George and Group Manager, Dwayne Bell gave a presentation for our membership. The topics covered were upgrading the appearance of the crawlspaces, an-nual spring grounds preparation for the complex, and fence rebuilding along Guy R Brewer Blvd. Also discussed was the activity of encasing insulation of service hallway dual tempera-ture risers with PVC piping and the sealing around the base to prevent rodents and pests from entering the hallway from crawlspaces.
A welcome project to do away with a current eyesore is the fabrication of casing for Veri-zon telephone wire box.
Door sweeps are being installed on all ground floor doors in the lobby and service hallways. Group 4 has already been completed.
The above picture represents a maintenance concern in which there are multiple extension cords plugged into a strip without a surge protector. Please for safety, make sure you have a surge protector.
Also, report any broken outlets in your unit to your group manager.
There was a brief Q&A session held. The committee thanks our maintenance leadership for sharing valuable information at to-day’s meeting.
Financial Update: Chair JH advised that the two-year budget with the proposed carrying charge increase has been sent to HCR for their review. HCR will review our financials and determine if the proposed increase is
justified, if the increase is sufficient or upon their re-view they recommend a different increase amount. Once they have made their determination everyone will be notified in writing, and shareholders will have a comment period and will also be notified when the conference with HCR will take place. No questions or comments were raised.
Open Q&A: Chair JH opened the floor for questions, none were raised. A total of $93.00 was collected.
Accordingly, the meeting ended at 11:15AM.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Next month the committee will explore what trips we want to take this year!
Jean Hall.
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Meeting ended at: 11:15 AM
Attendance: 91
Monies collected were $93.00 Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall, Chair
Chairperson,
Chairperson, Stacey Francis.
SynoPSiS of cooPeraTor’S SeSSion
- for March 24, 2025 board meeting
Chair, Dr. Althea Hicks, opened the cooperator’s session at 7:00PM.
Question: When will you provide evidence that Rochdale Village is in court with over 500 residents regarding their carrying charge arrears?
Response: The monthly arrears report is submitted to those board members whom have signed a confidentiality agreement. Not all cases that are referenced in this report will appear on the State Unified Court website.
Question: At the special board meeting Summit Management indicated that the proposed carrying charge increase submitted to HCR was higher than what HCR may have proposed. Was the board consulted or involved in this decision? If so, in what way?
Response: The proposed increase submitted by the General Manager of Rochdale Village was not higher than HCR’s proposal.
Question: The general manager claims that he has been soliciting advice on possibly selling some of our electricity which is produced by the power plant and also looking into generat-ing revenue through carbon capture. Has the board of directors been involved in this deci-sion making? If not, who told management that could explore this possibility.
Response: No response was provided at the meeting. However, management has the right to explore different options as it relates to revenue streams. At this time management has not advised the board that selling our electricity is on the table for consideration.
Question: I am inquiring about the 500 cooperators that are in arrears, however upon checking the court system there are 91 active cases, so were the remaining 409 cases already resolved?
Response: Again, a monthly arrears report is shared with those board members who have signed a confidentiality agreement. I do not know what site individuals are going to, but we have several hundred cases in court.
Question: When did the General Manager notify the board that the water bill was behind and at that time how much was the water bill behind.
Response: I do not recall the exact time the water bill not being paid was brought to the board’s attention. But it has been over a year since the board has been made aware of our financial issues and again the issue is not with the water. Rather the issue is that we do not have enough income to pay our bills. The water bill is a symptom of that issue.
Question: How much is the water bill now?
Response: Approximately $16 million dollars.
Note: It was again stated about being able to obtain a public record which revealed 91 shareholders who appeared on that court website.
However, it is the board’s position that we will not disclose shareholders personal information as it relates to those in arrears. Our monthly report contains far more than 91 names, and we will continue to protect shareholders and their privacy, as each individual situation is different.
Question: Some shareholders are interested in making modifications to the bathroom by having a walk-in shower or tub. Is this possible?
Response: If this type of modification is made in a shareholder’s unit, when they leave, they are required to return the unit to its original configuration.
Question: Can something be done to address the speeding cars in the circles?
Response: Management will investigate the possibility of speed bumps.
Question: Do you have to be a shareholder to be a chair or co-chair of a committee?
Response: Yes, you have to be a shareholder in both instances.
Question: I have had my tub reglazed several times, however, it keeps peeling. Is there an-other solution other than reglazing?
Response: Currently reglazing is it. The only other option would be tub replacement, how-ever that would be at the shareholder’s expense. We can inquire how long the glazing should last. (kindly provide your specifics)
Question: What is the result of the air quality test that was conducted in my unit last sum-mer?
Response: We will take that question offline as well and address it accordingly.
Question: How many people are in court?
Response: There are several hundred people in court. This is a moving target as it changes every month.
Question: What is up with the new laundry room?
Response: We do not have a date for the new laundry room installation at this time. We are settling an issue with insurance, and we should be able to provide an update next month.
Question: Can the ADA clicker be used to open the laundry room doors?
Response: Currently the laundry rooms doors do not have those openers. Yes, there will be a cost associated with that. We will explore the cost and options.
Question: Will the carrying charge increase be permanent?
Response: Yes
Question: Building 4 remote doors are not working with the remote.
Response: We will investigate and resolve.
Question: Why do the automatic doors in Mall 1 rarely work?
Response: We will investigate and resolve.
Question: What is going on with the elevator company? When is a repair done within two weeks another repair is needed?
Response: Currently the elevator company is on a month-to-month contract. We are work-ing with them to update the contract. We will also be looking into other options for the ele-vator company and may seek to bid the contract.
Question: In reference to the convector installation, why do we perform work on Fridays, when the plastering that is needed cannot be done until Monday?
Response: We can look at that and determine if changes should be made.
Question: When will the increase take effect?
Response: We do not have a date at this time. Shareholders will receive appropriate notice prior to any increase implementation.
Question: Why don’t we have Wi-Fi in mall 1?
Response: Future plans include Wi-Fi in Mall 1. We hope to complete this by the end of 2025.
Question: The ADA clickers for building 2 have not been working properly for months.
Response: Management was unaware of this ongoing problem. We will take the necessary action to investigate and address accordingly.
Question: What group will be next for the convector installation?
Response: Group 3.
Question: Will we be able to transfer money from the old laundry card to the new laundry card?
Response: No, that is not an option.
Question: Will parking charges be increased?
Response: Not at this time.
Question: When will they fix the intercom in building 4 for Verizon users?
Response: There is already a fix in place. However, if you are still having issues reach out to our main office and ask for Ms. Diane Watson.
Question: Is there a plan to prevent packages from being stolen?
Response: When we receive a report on a stolen package we will investigate and handle
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it accordingly.
Question: What are we doing about the homeless and loiters?
Response: Action will be taken to address both.
Question: How long will the scaffolds be around building 11?
Response: Until the work is completed. We anticipate by the end of 2025.
Question: If the carrying charge increase is to address a temporary and unique problem, why would it be permanent?
Response: The monies that we take in are not sufficient to cover our expenses. This is not a temporary or unique problem.
No further questions, the cooperator’s session ended at 7:40PM.
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R09-25:
Moved by: Talib Bey
Seconded by: Keysha Beasley
WHEREAS, New York City has enacted a new law, Local Law 157 (LL157), requiring the installation of Natural Gas Detection devices in all residential buildings to enhance fire safety and protect residents;
WHEREAS, proposals were sought from eight (8) qualified vendors to provide the natural gas detection devices of which National Maintenance Supply Company, Inc. was approved by the Board as the lowest responsible bidder;
WHEREAS, National Maintenance Supply Company originally stated that they had 6,000 units in stock and now they will not be able to deliver the first 1,000 units for six to eight weeks.
National Maintenance Supply Co. Inc.
S. Kaufman’s
NY Plumbing Wholesale & Supply Inc.
$419,700
$448,500
$547,500
WHEREAS, S. Kaufman’s provided the second lowest bid in the amount of $448,500 to supply 6,000 Natural Gas Detection devices and can deliver the first 2,000 devices in three weeks.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED; that the Rochdale Village, Inc., Board of Directors accepts proposal from S. Kaufman’s in the amount of $448,500 to be funded from HCR Reserves and subject to approval from the New York State Homes & Community Renewal.
FOR
Keysha Beasley
Talib Bey
Stacey Francis Jean Hall
Cody Hamblin
Althea Hicks
Lisa Stark
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Sheila McKenzie
Jacqueline Telfer
ABSTAIN
Nadine Browne Kamal Saleem
ABSENT
Janine Cross
Jean Randolph-Castro
Ten for, two abstentions, three absent; motion passes.
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
R10-25:
Moved by: Stacey Francis
Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan
WHEREAS, Sax CPA’s LLP (“Sax”) has been retained to perform the annual audit and complete the financial statement for Fiscal Year 2025; and WHEREAS, the objective, scope, Board letters and retainer agreement is attached for review.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves the firm of Sax LLP in the amount of $105,000.
FOR
Keysha Beasley
Nadine Browne
Jean Hall
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Althea Hicks
Lisa Stark
ABSTAIN
Sheila McKenzie
ABSENT
Janine Cross Jean Randolph-Castro
Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.
R11-25:
Moved by: Jean Hall
Seconded by: Cody Hamblin
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors previously approved a motion to hire an internal auditor which was never brought to fruition;
WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that a stronger system of checks and balances is required particularly during our financial crisis;
WHEREAS, the Internal Auditor is needed to review financial operations, identify inefficiencies and recommend improvement to protect the interests of Rochdale Village and its shareholders;
WHEREAS, the internal Auditor will report directly to the Board of Directors and have full access to all financial records, personnel and systems necessary to perform their duties;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Board takes the necessary action to hire an Internal Auditor in a temporary position not to exceed six months.
2. The Board will evaluate the effectiveness of this position prior to the end of the six-month term to determine if it should be extended or made permanent.
FOR
Keysha Beasley
Nadine Browne
Stacey Francis Jean Hall
Cody Hamblin Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks
Kamal Saleem Jacqueline Telfer
AGAINST
Sheila McKenzie Lisa Stark
ABSTAIN
Talib Bey
ABSENT
Janine Cross Jean Randolph-Castro
Ten for, two against, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.
R12-25:
Moved by: Talib Bey
Seconded by: Sheila McKenzie
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village Social Services (“RVSS”) has a Senior Center Program.
Talib Bey
Stacey Francis
Cody Hamblin
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
Kamal Saleem
Jacqueline Telfer
WHEREAS, the Senior Center provides transportation to our seniors ensuring they have access to medical appointments, shopping and rides from residences to the Rochdale Village Community Center, when their mobility is limited for daily activities
WHEREAS, the van use enhances the mobility and independence of our senior community
WHEREAS, the van currently owned is over fifteen years old
WHEREAS, The Senior Center Program Director has secured a state grant named the “Community Capital Assistance Program Grant” to purchase a new van for
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the senior center
WHEREAS, the grant is reimbursable funding
WHEREAS, the van has to be purchased and paid for in full to receive the Grant money
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village Social Services Senior Center is currently short of funds and is requesting a $122,126.00 non-interest bearing loan to fund the purchase of a new van
WHEREAS, Rochdale Village Social Services will pay back the full amount of the $122,126.00 loan as soon as the grant money is received
WHEREAS, the grant money is expected to be received within ninety days of the purchase of the van
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors approves a non-interest-bearing loan in the amount of $122,126.00 to Rochdale Village Social Services to fund the purchase of the van.
FOR
Keysha Beasley
Nadine Browne
Jean Hall
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Sheila McKenzie
Lisa Stark
Talib Bey
Stacey Francis
Cody Hamblin
Althea Hicks
Kamal Saleem
Jacqueline Telfer
ABSTAIN
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
ABSENT
Janine Cross Jean Randolph-Castro
Twelve for, one abstention, two absent; motion passes.
BOARD MEMBERS
Althea Hicks
Chairperson
Jean Hall
President
Khedda Hayden-Ryan
First Vice President
Keysha Beasley
Second Vice-President
Cody Hamblin
Third Vice-President
Nadine Browne
Fourth Vice-President
Stacey Francis
Secretary
Yvette Joy Harris-Smith (Arrived 7:56 P.M.)
Assistant Secretary
Kamal Saleem
Treasurer
Sheila Mckenzie
Assistant Treasurer
Talib Bey
Janine Cross (Not Present)
Jean Randolph-Castro (Not Present)
Lisa Stark
Jacqueline Telfer
SUMMIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Jay Williams
General Manager
Wilfred Rodriguez
Assistant General Manager
Leacroft Gordon
Assistant General Manager
Dean M. Roberts, Esq. Corporate Counsel Norris, Mclaughlin
William Young
Controller
Kelvin Pantaleon
Director Of Maintenance
Adolph Osback
Chief Public Safety
Corey Jones
Director Of Power Plant
David George
Assistant Director Of Maintenance
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Project Name: Convectors
Description: Replace all (20,000) convectors with modern convectors with washable filters, thermostats, and leak prevention.
Status: Installation is complete in the following Buildings: 20,19,18. Awaiting delivery of additional units to complete building #17. We received 998 new convectors; we anticipate an additional 1,000 soon. It became necessary to add freeze protection to the fan coil units to prevent freezing up during winter operation. A change order was approved to add additional equipment to the units for a cost of $1.7 million dollars. Genysis has completed the first pass through in Building 20. Genesys is currently in Building 19 bringing the total retrofit installation total to 259.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $33,219,155
Money Spent: $20,136,652
Projected Completion: September 2026
Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels in Apartments
Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment.
Status: In Progress: (3583 installed)
Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $2,380,480
Money Spent: $1,983,808
Projected Completion: January 2025
Project Name: Building Capacitors
Description: Upgrade to improve quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.
Status: All capacitors were installed, and the specialized breakers are back ordered. Once received, we have 36 breakers remaining to install.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $1,210,325
Money Spent: $1,139,113
Projected Completion: January 2024
Project Name: Parking Lot Repair & Sidewalk/Curb Repair Architect
Description: Repave, restripe,
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and add expansion parking lots 1, 2,4,5,9a/9b and Big Mall.
Status: O&S submitted revised drawings after receiving the Board’s input. Jay to create RFP for Parking Lot repair/expansion. O&S created RFP for Sidewalk/Curb Repair HM-23AE pending approval.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $246,500.00
Money Spent: $50,132.00
Projected Completion: TBD
Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/Repair Contractor
Description: Repave and restripe parking lots 1,2,4,5,9a/9b and Mall 1.
Status: On hold. Three Lots completed: #2 (11 new spaces), #9A (1 new space), 9B. Stasi- Brothers were the lowest responsible bidder awaiting board approval
Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $2,554,110.00
Money Spent: $489,970.80
Projected Completion: TBD
Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor
Description: Concrete repair of worst areas campus wide.
Status: Completed: Groups #1, 2, 3 & 5. Group 4 is on hold for Façade work. MSS is the lowest bidder at $360,000 and Board approved.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $369,000.00
Money Spent: $297,293.04
Projected Completion: TBD
Project Name: Deaeration Tank
Description: Used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam and prevent corrosion.
Status: Deaeration Tank: Installed May 10, 2022. The Unit will be connected to the existing system soon. We anticipate completion in the spring 2024 as work needs to be done in the shoulder season (Power Plant switches from heating to cooling). We will begin upon completion of Deisel #2 to maintain Plant redundancy while we make final connections.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $1,169,000
Money Spent: $1,010,380
Projected Completion: August 2024
Project Name: Diesel Generators
Description: Replace or rebuild two emergency backup diesel generators in Power Plant.
Status: In Progress - Diesel #2 Is dismantled and parts and quotes for the for necessary work are being reviewed by the project representative.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $4,529,672
Money Spent: $201,392
Projected Completion: July 2024
Project Name: Various
Description: Engineers and Architects and Construction mgmt. - allowance for architect, engineer, and construction mgmt. fees.
Status: Ongoing
Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $400,000
Money Spent: $291,908
Projected Completion: N/A.
Project Name: Central Plant Engineering Work
Description: Remedial Work for Cooling Towers and Tower Dunnage, Screen-Wall, and other necessary control, filtering and piping life-cycle evaluation and energy management work.
Status: Revaluating the most effective approach for new condenser lines (plumbing) and steel dunnage (cooling tower structural supports and beams).
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $115,300
Money Spent: $115,300
Projected Completion: April 2023
Project Name: Fire Alarm/Sprinkler in Big Mall
Description: Install sprinkler system as required by FDNY in Mall 1 common area.
Status: Fire Alarm: Sprinkler and Smoke Purge system completed. As of August 11, 2021, we are still awaiting NYC FDNY approval of system. FDNY Application was resubmitted, and we are awaiting FDNY approval. Sprinkler: Completed as of 2/7/2020
Funding Source: Reserves
Original Contract Amount: $815,000 Change Order: $115,000; Total Contract: $930,000
Money Spent: $648,995.48
Projected Completion: TBD
Project Name: Fire Alarm for 18 Bldgs.
Description: Install fire alarms in building community rooms as required by FDNY.
Status: Eleven (11) rooms completed (#1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20) Bldg. #4 is completed and inspected by FDNY. Bldg. 15 filed at FDNY - Awaiting approval. Eight (8) bldgs. approved by management and sent to contractor for FDNY filing. Awaiting NYCFD approval.HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved 10/23/19
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $438,857
Money Spent: $338,194
Projected Completion: TBD
Project Name: Public AssemblyPA’s
Description: Certificate required for places where people gather for parties, meetings, etc.
Status: This work is on track with the other renovations of the community rooms. Architect - DOB search for all 20 Bldgs. Architect will file when fire alarms are completed for all 16 social rooms and the 4 nurseries.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: TBD
Money Spent: N/A
Projected Completion: TBD
Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation
Description: Renovate all building community rooms including main area, bathrooms, and kitchens. The lathe and plaster ceilings will be removed and re-placed with 24’ x 24’ dropped ceilings.
Status: Bldg. #15 is in progress and twelve (12) Bldgs. are completed: #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20. Two (2) bldgs. remaining for 2023 (#2 & 7) drawings are still pending at DOB for approval. HM-23 pending at HCR & HM-180 approved.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $1,995,612
Money Spent: $1,138,460.09
Projected Completion: October 2024
Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant
Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement
throughout Rochdale Village.
Status: Consultant is William Davis.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $100,800
Money Spent: $100,800
Projected Completion: June 2023
Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor
Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village. The contractor is Bay restoration. Roofing Mfr. is SIPLAST. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee.
Status: Eight (8) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20. Year 1 (#1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (#2, 5, & 20). Management, Architect & Contractor agreed to close out/ place this project on hold until funding is available. Five (5) remaining buildings (#6, 7, 8, 18 & 19) will be rebid and done later.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $8,277,850
Money Spent: $5,481,466
Projected Completion: N/A
Project Name: Bulkhead Repairs
Description: Repairs include Pointing, Lintels, Caulking, brick replacement, and Coping Stone Replacement.
Status: Start date: 7/27/21. Nine (9) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 6, 12, 17 & 20. This project will be placed on hold until funding is available to complete the remaining buildings (7-11, 13-16, 18-19).
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $700,000
Money Spent: $205,533
Projected Completion: Re-evaluating
Project Name: Façade
Description: Long-term plan for brick and terrace repairs including Local law 11 work every 5 years.
Status: Probes inspections: Completed (#11, 13, 14 &16). In progress (#3, 4, 15) FAÇADE & BALCONY: Four (4) Bldgs. are completed: #5- 8. In progress: #15 (75%) & 16 (75%). Will recommence with inspection and probes once funding has been approved by the Board. HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved.
Funding Source: Reserves
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Contract Amount: $12,764,400
Money Spent: $5,119,204
Projected Completion: November 2026
Project Name: Façade
Description: Long term plan for brick and terrace repairs including FISP each 5 years.
Status: RJSA selected by Management HM-23AE pending at HCR as of 1/28/2020.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $880,000
Money Spent: $812,867
Projected Completion: November 2026
Project Name: Air Monitoring
Description: Service contract
Status: Ongoing
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $200,000
Money Spent: $28,694
Projected Completion: N/A
Project Name: Mold Assessment
Description: Service contract
Status: Ongoing
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $100,000
Money Spent: $39,940
Projected Completion: N/A
Project Name: Brownfield SSDS
Mall 1 & 2
Description: Air clean up underground
Status: Exhaust fan installation completed. Awaiting the Certificate of Completion (COC) from DEC. Mall 1 - JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners
Remediation is completed.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $411,800
Money Spent: $341,500
Projected Completion: N/A
Project Name: Pylon Signs
Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.
Status: In progress. New designsigns awarded to ASG.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $288,683
Money Spent: $250,815
Projected Completion: November 2023
Project Name: Pylon Signs
Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1.
Status: Structural work for pylon bases was competitively bid and awarded to Sky, Inc.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $145,400
Money Spent: $14,580
Projected Completion: September 2023
Project Name: General Consultant
Description: Service contract. Status: Ongoing
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $210,000
Money Spent: $160,498
Projected Completion: N/A
PROJECTS ON-HOLD
Project Name: Lobby Enhancement & Door Replacement & ADA Accessible Vestibules
Description: Replace 20 lobby entrances, doors and make ADA complaint.
Status: On Hold. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order. This project will be revisited at a later date.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $800,000
Money Spent: $323
Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.
Project Name: Elevators/Utilities/ Demising Walls - Mall 1
Description: The installation of an elevator, demising walls, and utilities on the 2nd floor of mall. Status: On Hold. All work is complete and funded except the 2nd elevator which is no longer being done. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order.
Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $750,000 Money Spent: $213,100.00
Projected Completion: N/A
Project Name: Elevator Modernization & Preventative Maintenance
Description: Elevator modernization including new maintenance. Status: On hold, however, we are moving forward with the preventative maintenance portion.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: N/A
Money Spent: N/A
Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.
Project Name: 15 Cardboard Balers
Description: Machine to compress cardboard waste into small and compact bales.
Status: On hold
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: N/A
Money Spent: N/A
Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available.
PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED
Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1
Architect
Description: Design Work for Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking
Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost ow exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: N/A
Money Spent: N/A
Anticipated Re-start: N/A
Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1
Contractor
Description: Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking.
Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost now exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues.
Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: N/A
Money Spent: N/A
Anticipated Re-start: N/A
TEEN LIFT
HBCU COLLEGE TOUR
Teen Lift is a college prepatory program for high school-aged students that culminates in a five-day HBCU College Tour. It’s the group effort of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Queens Alumnae Chapter, the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, Rochdale Village Community Center, and the NYC Young Men’s Initiative. This year, students who signed on visited colleges such as: Lincoln Uuniversity, Cheyney University, Delaware State University, Howard University, Morgan State University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Norfolk State University, and Hampton University.
Rochdale students who went on the tour, pictured left: Samiyah Archer, Delaney Cherry, Shaila Figeroux, Prince Frazier, Kameren Jenkins, Najmah Kenchi, Mahogany Nelson, Melody Phillipe, Azaira Richards, Kaylee Thompson, Anaya Ward & Ariana Washington.
HEALTHY EDUCATIONAL DAY SEMINAR HELD FOR SENIORS
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, The Senior Center hosted a Health Educational Day Seminar in the Grand Ballroom from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Those who attended had access to three free clinics, a late breakfast and lunch served, as well as educational seminars on wellness, Alzheimers and a few other topics all day. This event was sponsored in part by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams along with Touro University .
(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)
(Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)
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