Rochdale Village Bulletin - October 2023 Edition

THE COOPERATORS’ NEWSPAPER

Vol. 60 No. 10

October 2023

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

THE GENERAL ELECTION IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023. POLLS ARE OPEN 6 A.M. TO 9 P.M. - DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! POLL LOCATIONS ON PAGE 25.

ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2023 ELECTION WINNERS

Jean Hall 1,188 Votes

Dr. Yvette Harris-Smith

1,051 Votes

Lisa Stark 1,041 Votes

Felicia Perrin 996 Votes

Talib Bey 960 Votes

THE 2023 ELECTION FOR ROCHDALE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

By Cynthia Bernadine

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ochdale Village is pleased to welcome back to the Board of Directors, Jean Hall, Lisa Stark and Talib Bey, and extend a hearty welcome to first-time board members Felicia Perrin and Yvette Smith. The five newly elected board members will serve Rochdale Village for a set term of three years. The Rochdale Village Board elections took

place on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, where shareholders boldly came out from 6am – 9pm to cast their hopes with votes for whom they would like to see represent the cooperator’s best interests.

As always, Cooperators had the option of mailing in absentee ballots or casting their votes in person. However, most people chose to personally take their votes to the polls which were conveniently set up in specific community rooms in each circle on election

day. Each apartment is entitled to one vote, and according to board election by-laws, a third of Rochdale’s occupied units must vote to achieve a quorum and validate the election. Rochdale has 5,860 residential units and based on occupied units, a minimum of 1,951 votes are mandatory for the election to count.

Unfortunately, this year, the numbers fell short, requiring a second election which was held the following week on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 where the

final votes calculated came in as 1,972, achieving the quorum and validating the election.

Added to the election ballot this year was also a By-Law Amendment proposal for Article III - a request to add a new section under Section 1 (g) Term Limits. 1721 Cooperators voted yes to approve the amendment with 164 voting no. However, there were not enough votes for the amendment to pass.

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President’s Message - Pg. 2 | General Manager’s Report - Pg. 4 | Classifieds - Pgs. 14 & 15 | Halloween Pictures - Pgs. 16 & 17

Page 2 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 Maryam Hubbard Kamal Saleem Keysha Beasley Khedda Hayden-Ryan Treasurer Felicia Perrin Assistant Treasurer Kamal Saleem Secretary Stacey Francis Assistant Secretary Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Nadine Browne Clifton Stanley Diaz Stacey Francis Jean Hall Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Khedda Hayden-Ryan Dr. Althea Hicks Maryam Hubbard Felicia Perrin Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem Lisa Stark George Simon (State Representative)

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Budget & Finance Felicia Perrin Commercial Services Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Community Center Khedda Hayden-Ryan Community Relations Maryam Hubbard Environment, Parks, Recreation & Parking Kamal Saleem Legal & Management Jean Hall Maintenance Keysha Beasley Media & IT Stacey Francis Orientation Letisha Azizah Public Safety Khedda Hayden-Ryan Senior Citizens Jean Hall Youth Planning Nadine Browne

MANAGEMENT

Summit Property Management Services Inc. General Manager Jay Williams

Assistant Managers Herbert Freedman Wilfred Rodriguez

Controller

William Young

Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon

Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback

President’s Message

- by Jean Hall

I would like to highlight the following items:

The by-law amendment for term limits:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

1,721 Voted Yes 164 Voted No

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 6AM to 9PM – in person voting for the board of directors was held. In each group there is one community room designated as the voting site.

All shareholders who show proper identification are eligible to vote.

Based on the present by-laws of the corporation, there were not enough shareholder votes for the bylaw amendment to pass.

The number needed to make the election valid is commonly referred to as the quorum. For this election the quorum number was 1,951.

Shareholders were encouraged to send back attendance proxies which are used simply to help meet the quorum, not to elect directors. If you sent back the attendance proxy but also voted; only your actual vote would count.

On 10/4/23 when the voting ended at 9PM, members of the election committee and legal counsel convened to determine if the quorum was reached. That night there was a total of 1,911 (absentee, attendance proxies, and in-person votes) votes counted towards the quorum. We were short 40 votes. Therefore, the election committee made a decision to resume the voting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 3PM to 9PM. The quorum was reached, Honest Ballot has certified that 2,107 votes were counted towards the quorum at the end of voting held 10/11/23. The breakdown of the votes: 61 Absentee ballots 1,911 In-person votes 135 attendance proxies 2,107 votes Honest Ballot following: Jean Hall Yvette Smith Lisa Stark Felicia Perrin Talib Bey Din Tolbert Joyce Williams

Power Plant Director

Sheila McKenzie

Human Resource Director

Glynis Urquhart

Corey Jones

Dolores Benner

Alfred Smith

Robert Bernstein

Elected

General Counsel

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Honest Ballot certified the election results on October 18, 2023.

CONVECTOR UPDATE:

PROJECT

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, a meeting for group 5 residents was held in building community room 18.

In attendance:

President, Jean Hall

60TH ANNIVERSARY – CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Management: Jay Williams, Wilfred Rodriguez, Lance Williams, Kelvin Pantaleon, David George, Dwayne Bell

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, we will celebrate Rochdale Village turning 60 years old. Through the years, with all of the ups and downs, we have remained affordable. This will truly be a night of celebration! A night to remember!

Contractors/Genesys: John Kordistos, Nikolas Kordistos

MAYOR ADAM’S VISIT TO ROCHDALE VILLAGE

Board members: Stacey Francis, Jean Randolph-Castro, Khedda Hayden-Ryan, Jean Hall, Maryam Hubbard, Keysha Beasley, Kamal Saleem, Nadine Browne

The highlights of the meeting included: » Power Point presentation by General Manager, Jay Williams. » Handout regarding the convector retrofit freeze protection installation outlining the start date, what is being installed, scheduling and contact information, what shareholders need to do and what to expect from the mechanics performing the installation. » Q&A Session Note: All issues raised will be addressed by management and/ or contractor. The retrofit project will begin on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in building 20. Below is a picture of the device that will be installed.

For new convectors a tentative restart date is scheduled to being in the fall/winter of 2023.

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the Mayor’s Office held a Town Hall meeting in Rochdale Village which focused on the older adult population.

In attendance from your board of directors was Jean Hall, Jean RandolphCastro and Talib Bey. New York State Senator James Sanders and New York State Assemblywoman Vivian Cook were also present.

Mayor Adams stated that these town halls are because he wants to listen and learn what is important and how his administration can make this City work for this constituency. He also had members of his staff whose focus was for services for older adults.

The mayor addressed a multitude of questions from access-a-ride, affordable housing, crime, migrant crisis, local law 97, sanitation and crime to name a few.

All are encouraged to sign up on www.HearfromEric.com. You will receive updates on the administration’s progress, new tailored to your neighborhood, and the best of life in New York City – straight from his desk to yours.

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2023 ELECTION FOR ROCHDALE’S BOARD

Once again, Honest Ballot was used to conduct the election proceedings.

Honest Ballot has years of trusted experience in running elections; with voting machines tactically secured and manned by independent contractors from Honest Ballot and overseen by Rochdale Public Safety.

Rochdale Village takes great pride in the democracy of the board election process. Each year, cooperators are encouraged to vote, and this year upon voting, cooperators were given a chance to win $500. It is with great pleasure to announce the following winners: Group 1 – Building 1; R. Branch, Group 2 – Building 7; A. Fant, Group 3 – Building 12; I. James, Group 4 – Building 16; C. Francis, and Group 5 – Building 18; I. Fanfan.

Congratulations to you all.

It is extremely important to vote and represent your personal visions and views with your ballots, pouring into a Rochdale Village for shareholders and by shareholders.

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(Photo Credit : Mikell Richards.)

NEW YORK CITY MAYOR HOLDS OLDER ADULT TOWN HALL B C B y

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n Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 1 p.m., The Mayor’s office in conjunction with the New York City Department for the Aging with the Rochdale Senior Center hosted “Talk with Eric: Adult Town Hall”. A series of town halls where New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in conjunction with local politicians and New York City Departments, travels around to each borough and speaks with the city’s older adult population to hear directly from them.

In an intimate setting, each guest was given the opportunity to pose questions directly to the Mayor.

Roundtable conversations were held with the Mayor leading the charge, while members of the Mayor’s office listened to each concern and kept notes of each item to ensure that all matters would be addressed. Some of the concerns voiced by community members were Access-A-Ride services, home and senior taxes, pensions and social security, as well as affordable and supportive housing.

Attendees also included members from

the Rochdale Village Board and Social Services, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook, Senator James Sanders, Jr., and members from the 113th Precinct, Inspector Ray Jenkins with members of the Community Affairs Unit who addressed the crowd and spoke about the role of their department in helping the community. The event left those who attended feeling more at ease that their concerns were heard and content with the Mayor’s team in addressing them. The event was held in the Rochdale Village Grand Ballroom from 1pm to 3pm.

(Photo Credit : Larry ‘Love’ Moore).

113th Precinct Inspector Ray Jenkins speaks.

Mayor Eric Adams addresses audience at roundtable.

Senator James Sanders, Jr., Senior Center Director Sheree Shivers, Community Center Director Julia Shaw, Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, Mayor Eric Adams, RVSS Vice President Kevin Dilworth, Board President Jean Hall, Board Director Jean Randolph-Castro, RVSS President/Board Director Talib Bey.

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Monthly Report

- by Jay Marion Williams Scott

General Manager’s Monthly Report for October 2023 ROCHDALE PIPES There has been a lot of talk about changing the pipes in Rochdale. While it is an easy thing to say, and I agree that all new pipes would be great, we’re cutting to the chase and ignoring everything in between. Let’s start at the beginning. There are 3 main pipe sets that entail water service in and out of the buildings. We have a domestic water line that provides water for consumption, cooking, and bathing. Then we have waste lines that carry used domestic water into the sewer system commonly known as grey water or black water. Lastly, we have our dual temperature system that supplies our fan coil units (convectors) with cool water for airconditioning in the summer and hot water for our heat in the winter. So, when I hear that we need to change the pipes my question is, which pipes?

For the purposes of this discussion, I am

only going to talk about the pipes that cause the most issues in any multifamily building, the waste lines. These are the lines that fail above your bathroom or your kitchen causing unwanted leaks. People always assume that pipe leaks occur because it is old or cheap material. That is not always the case. We buy American-made pipes with a good gauge so that it lasts longer. But that won’t matter if corrosive chemicals such as Draino or other liquid drain cleaners are used to clear clogs.

Yes, the Draino will eat away at whatever is clogging the pipe but it will also eat away at the pipe. Our Handymen and Utility men often report that they are replacing pipes that have been eaten away. In other cases, leaks are caused by age. Let’s talk about how a replacement would theoretically work.

bathrooms. With 5,860 apartments we are talking about tens of thousands of linear feet of piping. And all this piping is behind the wall. So if we are going to change piping we also have to demolish and rebuild multiple walls in every apartment. We will also need mass coordination between apartments on every floor simultaneously to make sure services are promptly returned. No one can go too long without being able to flush the toilet. The final and most important part is cost.

We are a cooperative, 94% of the money that keeps Rochdale services flowing comes from the residents. All the work described above can only occur on a campus-wide scale if the shareholders pay extra to get it done. With that being said, Management is working with our plumbing contractor on the cost and logistics on a pipe replacement project on that The piping system in Rochdale is akin to a scale. Once received, the Board and Mangiant tree. There are large “trunk” lines that agement will review and discuss feasibility come up from the ground floor in every apart- for future capital improvement needs. ment line that “branch” out to the kitchen and

The Rochdale Board of Directors will meet on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

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COMMERCIAL VACANCIES Mall One

Located: 165-98 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, NY 1143 Space 910 34A Approx 3,160 sq. ft , dimension 40 x 79 White Box condition some upgrades.

Space # Approx 2090sq. Ft, dimension 40 x 52 Was previously used as a sit-down restaurant.

All the equipment are currently in good working condition.

Space # Space 910 04A Approx. 685 sq. ft.

Approx 1,250 sp. Ft, dimension 20 x 62 Was used as a barber shop. White box condition.. Was previously used as a salon & barber shop.

Space # Approx. 13,000 sq. ft.

Raw Space will need complete buildout.

Pending Board Approval

Mall Two

Located: 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434

Space 910-02A Approx 1,250 sq. Ft, dimension 12.4 x 100 White Box was upgraded.

Space 910-02A Approx 1,250 sq. Ft, dimension 12.4 x 100 White Box was upgraded.

To inquire about commercial space vacancies please email Commercialservices@rochdalevillage.com

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Public Safety Report

- by Chief Adolph Osback

September 2023 The Public Safety department maintain 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage. Filtering Calls to Dispatch: The statistical data for the month of September 2023 is outlined below: 1085

calls for assistance by public safety

COMPLAINTS:

Cooperator Escort Service

108 Loitering complaints of which 59 were marked as

unfounded (officers responded but no loiterers were present)

144

Calls for cooperator escorts

93

Calls aided sick / injury and elevator entrapments

112

Noise complaints of which 41 were marked as unfounded Violations Cost per Violation Issued (officers responded but no noise could be heard)

INVESTIGATIVE UNIT:

2

harboring a pet $300

13

Risk Management Incidents (trips/falls/other injuries)

4

smoking in unauthorized areas

$200

63 Investigative Incidents (criminal matters, cooperator violations etc.)

3

criminal activity

$750

9

illegal sublet/occupant $400

2

illegal move in/out $400

2

health hazard (bad odor, smoke)

6

disorderly conduct $250

8

loitering $200

5

improper storage $100

3

loud/unreasonable noise

6

Violations Issued

5

Related Arrest Incidents

0

Fire Incident

87

Total Incidents for month by Investigative Unit

TASK FORCE UNIT: 210

Directed & Routine Verticals

These verticals resulted in 0 arrests, 0 C-Summon issued, 25 violations, 4 and encountered 31 loiterers during their vertical & directed patrols.

$200

$175

failure to comply $100

Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed in 4 order to proactively reduce quality of life conditions in designated “hot spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of various 1 patrol reports.

3 4,411 building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking 1

lot checks were conducted in the month.

littering $200 property damage $200

bulk garbage $200 defecating in public $250 fire hazard

$200

247

Directed verticals were conducted in the month.

2

4,658

Total post inspections conducted in the month.

3 negligence $200

(plus damages) 62

Total $15,525

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Provided by 113th Precinct Sergeant Kevin Watz, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan

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28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:

A Message From The Chief I just wanted to take the time to say kudos to Sgt. Wilson, SP. Aycock and Ptm. Wallace.

On the morning of October 23 2023 an unknown person went to the booth and handed the Officers a handbag containing over 2K in cash and a wallet with a NYS identification card.

The Officer recognized the photo, notified their Patrol Supervisor and together they went to the cooperators, apartment and reunited the items to its rightful owner. Sgt. Wilson confirmed inventory with the cooperator to ensure nothing was removed.

SP Aycock (pictured left) was hired in 1986, Sgt. Wilson (pictured center) was hired in 2018 then promoted in 2020 and Ptm. Wallace (pictured right) was hired in 1990. It’s refreshing to know that after a combined 75 years of service to the Rochdale Community they continue to perform their duties with integrity, pride and honor.

Adolph Osback Public Safety Chief

INTEGRITY IN ACTION LOST PROPERTY RETURNED

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Controller’s Report - by William Young Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Five (5) Months Ended August 31, 2023 (FY 2024)

Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FY 2023 and FY 2024 vs. Budget

For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Controllable Income before Interest, Depreciation, Amortization, and Income taxes decreased $(177,000) to $4,507,000 as compared to $4,685,000 in the FY2024 Budget Below you will find an explanation of the accounts with significant variances vs. the FY 2024 Budget:

Controllable Income is defined as Revenue less variable expenses which are expenses that can be managed by the Company (“A measure of the Operating efficiency of the Company).

It is commonly known as EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization).

Operating Revenue and Expense variances are explained below: REVENUE Total revenue - For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Total revenue increased $795,000 to $37,015,000 as compared to $36,220,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

(DRAFT – PRIOR TO ANNUAL AUDIT & YEAR-END ANALYSIS)

Apartment revenue - For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Apartment revenue was in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $31,547,000 as compared to $31,655,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

Commercial rental revenue – For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Commercial rental revenue decreased $(119,000) to $2,280,000 as compared to $2,400,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The decrease in revenue is due to vacancies higher than the Budget and the seasonality of actual revenue as compared to the FY 2024 Budget which was spread out evenly over 12 months.

Other Income For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, other income increased $1,069,000 to $1,935,000 as compared to $865,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is due to insurance reimbursement of $825,000 for the costs related to the turbine rebuild.

EXPENSES

Total expenses before Interest, Depreciation and Unusual Items

ministrative clerical that will be reclassified to the community center in September.

For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, total expenses before Interest, Depreciation and Unusual Items increased $972,000 to $32,508,000 as compared to $31,535,000 in the Budget. The significant variances are explained in the following expense categories:

Janitorial & Grounds costs For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Janitorial and Grounds expenses decreased $(117,000) to $3,045,000 as compared to $3,163,000 in the Budget. This decrease is due to (1) a decrease in Porter salaries due to the Budget being at full staff and we are currently not at full staff (2) lower than anticipated Landscaping expenses and less landscaping labor seasonal expense.

Administrative For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Administrative expenses increased $193,000 to $2,731,000 as compared to $2,537,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is principally due to: An increase in Office expenses related to the purchase of $81,000 of income affidavit forms, $17,000 for the purchase of medical supplies for the cabinets in the Groups and the management office and an increase in purchases of office supplies for other departments and approximately $70,000 of Community Center summer camp payroll that was coded to Ad-

Maintenance and operating costs For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Maintenance and Operating costs increased $943,000 to $6,173,000 as compared to $5,229,000 in the FY 2024 Budget This increase is related to the following: Repair Material, Tools & Supplies For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Repair Material, Tools & Supplies increased $768,000 to $1,573,000 as compared to

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Controller’s Report

- by William Young

Rochdale Village Inc.

Summary of Accounts Receivable Activity FY 2021, FY 2022, FY 2023 & FY 2024

Rochdale Village, Inc. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING FY 2024

Page 10 $805,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The increase is principally due to an increase in the purchase of carpentry supplies and the continued increase in prices related to inflation. It should be noted that there were items classified as office supplies that will be fixed in September’s Fine.

Contracted Services – For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Contracted services category of Maintenance expenses increased approximately $165,000 to $2,778,000 as compared to $2,612,000 in the Budget. This increase is due to the increase in vacancies that required complete renovation and even though we reflected increases in pricing for supplies in our Budget, these prices continue to increase.

Public Safety For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Public Safety expenses were in-line with the FY 2024 Budget at $2,562,000 as compared to $2,458,000 in the Budget.

Power Plant For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Total Power Plant expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget at $7,008,000 as compared to $6,893,000 in the FY 2024 Budget.

There were both positive and (negative) variances in the expense categories which are explained below: 1. FUEL & UTILITIES a. Fuel, Heating and gas For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Fuel expenses increased $255,000 to $2,831,000 as compared to $2,576,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. The reason for this increase is due to increased usage: offset, in part, by lower costs related to National Grid and Engie (our Natural Gas supplier. Another factor that impacts the variance is the

The Rochdale Village Bulletin seasonality of the Budget being spread out based upon the %s from the prior year. If those %s are different in FY 2024, that will create a variance.

NOTE: The FY 2024 RISK of variances from the Budget will be the usage by cooperators, commercial malls and the Power Plant. If usage remains constant Natural Gas expenses will remain constant.

2. Water & Sewer For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Water and Sewer expenses increased $114,000 to $2,298,000 as compared to $2,184,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This increase is due to the usage by cooperators and the impact of seasonality in the Budget. The Water usage in the Budget was based upon prior years usage %s.

As the actual usage changes as a %s change by month, the variances will change.

3. Salaries & Other Power Plant Expenses For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, – Salaries & other expenses decreased $(255,000) to $1,877,000 as compared to $2,133,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. This decrease is principally related to the Budget reflecting a full staff and there was approximately $(120,000) less overtime than anticipated in the FY 2024 Budget.

Insurance Expense For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Insurance expenses increased $467,000 to $4,053,000 as compared to $3,586,000 in the FY 2024 Budget. Insurance costs have continued to trend above the FY 2024 Budget. Insurance costs now represent approximately 10% of Rochdale Village’s revenue. General Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance reflects the largest portion of the insurance expense increase. Management is meeting quarterly with insurance Brokers to review each

major claim to evaluate reserves, modification rates and if there are safety policies that need to be improved. In addition, we have instructed our insurance broker to develop alternatives to our current coverage by evaluating deductibles, stop losses etc. to help control insurance costs.

Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Real estate tax (Shelter rent) expenses decreased $(202,000) to $1,507,000 as compared to $1,710,000 in the Budget. This decrease is related to the impact of the Article 78 settlement related to allocation of 16.5% of corporate expenses which is now included in the Shelter Rent calculation and decreasing our expenses. We discussed the impact with Freddie Mac and Wells Fargo in May 2023, and we will be evaluating the impact of insurance and tax escrow.

Employee Benefits For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Employee Benefits expenses decreased $(497,000) to $3,693,000 as compared to $4,190,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to following: (1) An accrual of 1 week of payroll that related to FY 2023 was recorded in March 2023. When the actual payroll was paid, it was recorded in the individual payroll accounts. The accrual in FY 2023 is then reversed and is a (credit) in the GL. The net impact between the individual payroll accounts and the accrual account is $0.

(2) A decrease in SSOBA and Local 94 benefits due to employee vacancies as compared to the FY 2024 Budget.

Bad Debt Expense (NON-CASH EXPENDITURE) For the Five Months Ended August 31, 2023, Bad debt expense (a non-cash expense) was inline with the FY 2024 Budget. In 2022, the

October 2023 courts opened and are now having a favorable impact on evictions and collections from delinquent cooperators.

NOTE: It should be noted that this increase is NOT a write-off of receivables. The bad debt expense is an addition to the allowance for bad debt and the Company will continue to pursue collection of these receivables.

All Other Expenses were relatively in-line with the Budget.

Looking forward 1. Computer Software and Paperless Solution – We anticipate that this project will begin after the Annual Audit is completed. (FY 2024).

OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFOMATION 1. PPP Loan Forgiveness – CONCLUSION - In a letter from the SBA to Citibank, the SBA has determined that the FINAL Forgiveness for Rochdale is $5,856,600 of the $6,029,300 PPP loan. That leaves a balance of $172,700 which will remain as a liability on Rochdale’s Balance Sheet to be repaid to Citibank.

As discussed with SAX LLP, the amount of forgiveness will be shown on our Financial Statements as a separate line called “PPP Loan Forgiveness”. August P & L reflects that as additional income after depreciation.

2. Reserve Funds (Wells Fargo and HCR)The reserve and escrow balances were $31,647,326 as of August 31, 2023.

3. EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDITS In June 2023, the Company received $7,202,145.61 for the IRS related to the ERC Program. In June 2023, $5,842,394 was added to the HCR Reserves. It should be noted that the impact of these credits was reflected in Rochdale Village Inc.’s FY 2023 Financial Statements as a receivable.

Rochdale Village, Inc. BALANCE SHEET FY 2021, FY 2022, FY 2023 & FY 2024

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

According to BreastCancer.org, breast cancer accounts for 30% of all new cancer cases in women each year, in the United States. Here are a few ways you can stay ahead.

GET CHECKED. One of the most common ways to check for breast cancer is a mammogram. A mammogram is a low-energy x-ray image of the breast, used for diagnosis and screening.

As of May 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual mammograms to begin at the age of 40 for women with no risk factors. Ask your primary care physician on your next visit about getting checked.

If you don’t have a primary care physician, thats okay! CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to women who have low incomes and are uninsured or under-insured.

You may be eligible for free or low-cost screenings if you meet these qualifications— ◊ You have no insurance, or your insurance does not cover screening exams. ◊ Your yearly income is at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. ◊ You are between 40 and 64 years of age for breast cancer screening. ◊ You are between 21 and 64 years of age for cervical cancer screening. ◊ Certain women who are younger or older may qualify for screening services.

According to the American cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. In addition to mammograms and clinical exams, early detection also includes monthly breast self exams.

KNOW YOUR BREAST HISTORY. If you have questions about your risk of breast cancer, talk with your doctor, nurse or other health care provider.

Your family health history plays a role in your breast cancer risk. Before you meet with your health care provider, it’s helpful to collect information about your family health history.

Information on any cancers diagnosed in both the women and men in your family (and the ages when they were first diagnosed) will be helpful in assessing your breast cancer risk.

SELF EXAMS. A breast self-exam is an early detection tool that uses a combination of physical and visual examinations of the breasts to check for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. The purpose of a breast self-exam is to become familiar with the way your breasts normally look and feel. Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel, also called breast self-awareness, will help you identify any changes or abnormalities in your breasts, such as a new lump or skin changes. Any changes in your breasts discovered during a breast self-exam should be reported to your healthcare provider right away.

Symptoms can include: ◊ New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). ◊ Thickening or swelling of part of the breast. ◊ Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. ◊ Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast.

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Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area.

Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood.

Any change in the size or the shape of the breast.

Pain in any area of the breast.

For women still menstruating, a breast self-exam should be performed a few days after her period ends. For those who are post-menopausal, a breast self-exam should be performed on the same day of each month, such as the 1st or 15th day of the month.

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Using the pads of your three middle fingers, press on every part of your breast and underarm area.

Follow a circular pattern to help ensure that you don’t miss any areas.

Gradually increase the pressure you apply from light to firm.

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Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity—generally defined as a body mass index (BMI) over 30—may increase your risk of breast cancer, especially after menopause.

Get active. Physical activity helps regulate estrogen and insulin levels, which can impact breast cancer growth. An exercise routine that includes regular aerobic activity also enables you to maintain a healthy weight, which in turn helps regulate hormone levels.

Drink less alcohol. Women who consume more than one alcoholic beverage a day are at higher risk for breast cancer.

Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoking is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer in pre-menopausal women. Smoking also can interfere with breast cancer treatment.

Aim to lower your stress levels. Studies examining the link between stress and cancer risk have had mixed results. In some studies, stress appears to be linked to cancer risk, but the relationship could be indirect. It could be that people under chronic stress may develop certain unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, overeating, becoming less active, or drinking alcohol.

However, research has shown that chronic stress interferes with the body’s immune system. An excellent way to combat stress is by incorporating self-care into your daily routine. Get outside and enjoy nature more often, reduce screen time, follow a relaxing bedtime routine and focus on gratitude.

RECENTLY DIAGNOSED. If you received a breast cancer diagnosis, you probably have a million questions. According to the MD Anderson cancer center, here are 5 things you need to know: 1. Get an accurate diagnosis before starting treatment.

2. Where you go first for breast cancer treatment matters.

3. Seek out the experts for your breast cancer diagnosis and treatment 4. Consider clinical trials for your breast cancer treatment.

5. Make multidisciplinary care mandatory.

For more information and resources about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/, https:// www.komen.org/, and https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer.html , just to name a few.

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Speaker Adams’ Office Offers Scam Assistance

By Shannon Vassell

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his month, the Rochdale Village Community Center hosted staff members from the New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams’ office in their efforts to restore hope to those personally affected by EBT, SNAP or cash assistance scams.

“Losing your electronic benefits due to scamming and other forms of theft can be scary, alarming, and harmful,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams. “To provide support for residents who have been victimized by these scams, my office is partnering with Rochdale Village and the Department of Social Services to host another Stolen Benefit Replacement event to help impacted individuals submit a benefit replacement claim. I’m proud to connect city government resources directly with constituents to address an issue impacting many residents in our community. I thank Rochdale Village and DSS for their critical partnership to support this important community event.”

After noticing a strong rise in scams, especially amongst the senior population here in zip code 11434, Constituent Director Brenden Jackson and Liaison Mark Ogbuehi worked in the trenches to actively address claimed and unclaimed cases.

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G IANTS VS. J ETS Community Relations Chairperson Maryam Hubbard (third from left, middle) and committee members.

On October 29, 2023, Rochdale Village residents came to the Community Center to address one question: Giants or Jets? Presented by the Community Relations Committee in conjunction with The Family of Five Foundation, cooperators arrived in their red, blue and white, or green and white, and enjoyed good food and great company as they watched the Giants play the Jets. The event ran from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Final results? 13 to 10, Jets win!

The Family of Five Foundation presented “Trunk A Treat” Saturday, October 28, 2023 on the Rochdale Village Baseball Field. DJ Fresh Prince set the musical tone and from 6:30 p.m., children were lined up, disguised to impress in some of the most thrilling costumes this Halloween season. With elaborate decorations, enthusiastic vendors and one of a kind haunted house, each Trunk A Treater left spooked, and fun-filled.

Trunk a Treat (Photo Credit : Shannon Vassell.)

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CLASSIFIEDS MAINTENANCE Administrative Assistants

Key Responsibilities: Answering and directing phone calls; Organizing and scheduling meetings and appointments; Producing and distributing correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms; Developing and maintaining a filing system; Ordering office supplies; and Providing general support to visitors.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Minimum 45 wpm; Proven administrative experience; Strong organizational and planning skills; Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an office environment; Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced skills preferred); Excellent grammatical and spelling skills; Self-starter able to work independently; Excellent customer service; Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve; and Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Grounds Worker

Rochdale Village, Inc. is an affordable housing cooperative with a park-like setting, suburban facilities and two shopping malls. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. Looking for qualified candidates to join our team. This is a full-time position, temporary with a potential for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities: Operating lawnmowers, hedges and trimmers; Operating chemical spray machines; Seasonal planting of flowers and pruning of trees; and Meticulous upkeep of grounds.

Qualifications: Valid New York State Driver’s License; Basic knowledge of hand tools use and some horticulture knowledge desirable; and Candidates must be physically fit to work outdoors in all weather.

Benefits: Union (Service Employees International Union, LOCAL 32BJ)

Vacation Relief Workers, Buildings

This is a full-time position, temporary with a potential for permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities: Stripping, mopping, and buffing of all lobby and hallway floors; Cleaning of all glass, metal, and painted surfaces; Cleaning and deodorizing of stairwell floors and walls; Collection of garbage from lobbies; Cleaning of all elevator floors, walls and track; Cleaning office spaces, kitchens, and bathrooms (including windows, removing garbage, dusting, and mopping); All bright work and high dusting; Replacement of blown bulbs; and Miscellaneous duties such as distributing and posting flyers on bulletin boards.

staff supervisors in the assignment of walkie-talkie distribution and record same; Record and notify the police of vehicles towed from Rochdale Village; Maintain records of purchases and review parking lot records and record changes; Interview complainants and prepare security reports for those complainants who appear in person at the security office; and Other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities: Supervises and evaluates the performance of the Public Safety Officers; Reviews reports in a timely manner and assures accuracy and completeness; Monitors scheduling to assure efficient and effective use of personnel; Investigates complaints concerning the conduct and performance of Public Safety Officer; Investigates incidents that occur, and process reports, obtains information; statements and/ or evidence; Assures continuous and accurate communication between Public Safety Administration and the Public Safety Officers; Assigns Public Safety Officers to designated posts; Tours the residences and grounds on foot or by patrol vehicle to make security inspections; and Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; Some college, trade, or business school (preferred); Proficient computer skills; Accurate typing, minimum 40-50 wpm (preferred); Minimum of 1-year prior dispatch experience; Excellent customer service skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and Time manage- Qualifications: Minimum High Qualifications: Knowledge of floor ment – the ability to organize and School Diploma or equivalent, Asstripping supplies; Ability to operate manage multiple priorities. sociate or Bachelor’s Degree (prefloor care equipment: scrubbers, orbitferred); Minimum 3 years’ experial buffers; Great communication skills ence in law enforcement; Minimum – written and verbal; and Must be reli2 years’ supervisory experience; able with availability on weekends and Public Safety Officer No experience necessary, though Excellent interpersonal and commuholidays. prior Security, Military Public Safe- nication skills (preferred); and Ability to organize and manage multiple Benefits: Union (Service Employees ty, Law Enforcement or Corrections priorities (preferred).

International Union, LOCAL 32BJ) Department experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities: Frequent patrol Indicate most recent full-time base of building lobbies, stairwells and salary. other assigned areas; Files accurate reports; and Follow proper protocol Dispatcher, Floater and procedures in the event of crime/ This is a part-time position, 21 hours accident/incident. per week. Days to be determined Stock Clerk/ (including weekends). Shift includes Qualifications: High School Diplo- Forklift Operator 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. and 12:00 ma or equivalent; Valid NYS Driver This position responds to the Pura.m. – 8:00 a.m.

License; Current security license chasing Supervisor and supports (preferred); Current certificates (pre- functions of the stock room for purKey Responsibilities: Maintain a blotferred); FDNY Certificate of Fit- chased items for Rochdale Village. ter which reflects all occurrences ness (preferred); Minimum 3 years’ during the tour of duty; Record all experience working in a security Key Responsibilities: Provide light complaints on Log from cooperacapacity; residential environment clerical and administrative support; tors and assignments of the Security (preferred); Outstanding customer Unload trucks; Safely operate forkOfficers dispatched to correct the service; Proficient report writing; lift; Build-up and breakdown pallets condition, indicating the time of the and Great communication skills. and re-stock; Process and fill orders occurrence(s) and resolution; Mainaccurately; Assemble orders from tain radio contact with security perBenefits: Uniform Allowance, Union stock; Inventory control; Make desonnel on patrol of the assignments (Special and Superior Officers Be- liveries; Light maintenance duties. of specific complaints and crime nevolent Associaton, SSOBA). conditions as brought to the attention Qualifications: Keyboard and filing of security from any source; Notify skills; Computer knowledge for inthe security supervisors on patrol ventory; Operate a forklift; Ability when a Public Safety Officer fails to Sergeants (2) to lift 50 lbs; Work well with others; All shifts, flexible schedule. communicate with the security headUnderstanding of plumbing and quarters hourly as prescribed; Assist

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CLASSIFIEDS maintenance supplies desired; High School Education or GED; Two to five years experience in warehousing or related area.

SEASONAL Assistant Director, Summer Camp

The Rochdale Village Academy Summer Day Camp Assistant Director will support the framework and day-to-day operations of the Summer Program as established by the Director.

Key Responsibilities: Organize the Academic Enrichment component of the Summer Program with age/grade appropriate learning materials; Assist with the onboarding of new hires via Rochdale Village and the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP); Aid in managing staff and camper files to ensure Department of Health (DOH) School Age Child Care (SACC) compliance; Help with managing camper rosters, and incident reports; and Other related duties as assigned.

spaces and parking lots; Responsible for all leasing functions including reviewing and participating in negotiating lease transactions and agreements; Oversee the completion of all necessary paperwork pertaining to the Commercial Lease department; Perform outreach marketing and build strong relationships with commercial tenants, inspect vacate spaces to ensure they are ready for Commercial tenancy; Provide stellar Customer Service, In conjunction with the accounting department, responsible for the budgetary performance of the Commercial leasing department; Submit monthly commercial report; Submit weekly activity report; Upkeep commercial tenant files in physical and digital platform.

Qualifications: B.A. degree or equivalent with at least 7 years’ experience in the field or a related area, Master’s degree a plus; strong time management and decision-making skills; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; excellent Customer Service Skills; proficient in social media, MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point); ability to stay current on industry trends; ability to identify, research and analyze issues and present sound recommendations; ability to work independently. Physical Requirements: position requires a significant amount of field work, the ability to sit, frequent standing, bending, climbing, and reaching or light lifting, and walking short or long distances.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, must be currently enrolled in college and/or have a degree in Social Work, Education, Sociology, Psychology or related field of study; Familiarization with Youth Development concepts and practices; and Create activities/ programs that allow campers to reach their full potential through gaining social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies; First For consideration, please submit reAid/CPR certified (preferred); Exsume to: Ziprecruiter.com cellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, and outstanding customer service.

Income Survey Clerk

MANAGEMENT Commercial Leasing Coordinator

Key Responsibilities: Manage and direct the daily activities of the Commercial Leasing department; Perform daily inspections of Mall 1 & 2 common areas, occupied tenant

Primary responsibility is to assist cooperators with completing their annual affidavit.

ties as required, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent, must be computer literate, type a minimum of 45 wpm, have great organizational skills, prior customer service experience, ability to handle fast paced environment and challenges. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, Time management - the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, be a self-starter able to work independently, ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve, excellent interpersonal and communication skills

WHY ROCHDALE? Rochdale Village is a completely selfcontained community. Our 120 landscaped acres feature tall shade trees, lawns, flowerbeds, sitting areas, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds and a community garden. Other amenities include two onsite shopping malls, a community center and senior center, as well as reserved parking.

Rochdale Village has excellent benefits for all employees, including major medical and hospitalization, dental, and vision, as well as a 401K and Flexible Spending Account. We are proud to offer a pleasant working environment and a friendly atmosphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Disabled / Veterans We Are Committed To A Drug Free Workplace.

SUBMIT For consideration, please submit your resume to monster.resumes.18@ gmail.com, unless otherwise state.

Please do not make any phone calls -only candidated that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities: Assist cooperators with required forms; Verify completion of forms and submis- **Note: All employees must be vaccision of documents; Liaison with nated against the COVID-19 virus** cooperators on received incomplete forms, accurate data entry, filing and answering phones, other clerical du-

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Youth Planning Committee Chairperson Nadine Browne (fourth from left) standing next to Co-Chair Shawn Chandler, and committee members.

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Halloween is the time of the year when everyone has the opportunity to dress up as something that they’re not, and the Youth Planning Committee gave the younger cooperators of Rochdale Village two great opportunities to do just that and enjoy the holiday. First, with the Teen Halloween Party on Friday, October

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27, 2023, held in the Club Lounge of the Community Center. Then, with the Youth Party held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in the Grand Ballroom. Both events had age-appropriate fun and activities for its attendees, food and treats, and lots of dancing, encouraging a safe and happy holiday for all who came out.

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Poetry & Art Corner

October 2023

I HAVE A DREAM

HALLOWEEN HOUSE

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards

By Viola Austin

By Anthony Charles Blake

May the Lord bless Our Community Blessed be your giving out and your community in May the Lord God Blessed you and keep you and give You peace….

Numbers 6:24-26

I Have A Dream that someday the world would be a better place to live in.

I Have A Dream that there will be plenty jobs for people of the world.

I Have A Dream that war will come to stop.

I Have A Dream that everybody will have a smile on their face.

I Have A Dream that we will live forever.

I Have A Dream that someday instead people using gun they will be using their hands to hold each other.

I Have A Dream that someday everyone will be dancing to the music.

I Have A Dream that hate will turn into love.

I Have A Dream.

Halloween style Celebration during while All the guest was in a costume Even an unwelcomed costume mouse The night became young Everyone was dancing among The Michael Jackson THRILLER song was on Everyone was on the dance floor where they belong You could feel the chills in the house air Surrounded throughout the environment Beware Suddenly, the Midnight hour made its announcement with a gong The house got dark Ready or not being the mark All the guest in costume’s acted out who they were representing Dracula searched for blood Zombies aimed for flesh Crystal balls came to live Even the house itself came alive Yours truly was looking for a place to hide It was trick in who was going to be the treat If you are still breathing through all this, you are braver than I It was. Hours of fun through the moments Smoke screen flashes Dazzle of lights Eerie sounds Lights quickly came on being pure delight Hallo set Happy Halloween My effect If you are looking for me, you will find me under the bed.

UNTITLED

Have a positive attitude and envelope Expressions of gratitude of love toward Your fellowman no matter what the Day may bring. Show God’s grace That he has afford you to someone else As we all strive in this human race.

We all have test and trials in life that Can weigh us down in one are or another Nevertheless, never as any excuse to be cruel To one another with any hatred or Negatively do not be a dream “snatcher” never Let a dreamer snatch your dreams away!

Bot instead – Depend on pray and Faith in God With the Lord’s blessing as well as God Being On your side you are destined and sure to Achieve and make it victoriously through the Toughest time in life tribulations so no matter What life storms brings look up to the Lord He Is the great Shepherd that cannot fool you “May He bless you and keep you and give you peace, Comfort now and all your through God Bless you be a shield and refuge to you and source Of Strength! God bless you forevermore you today And your tomorrows and all the various Community!!!

As we strive for peace and blessings from Our Great Shepherd- The Lord Psalm 23

UNTITLED ARTWORK

By Alanda I. Wasserman Edwards Artwork made to accompany the poem.

SHARE YOUR VOICE

Submit your original poetry, spoken word, or artwork to be published in the Rochdale Village Bulletin! Send to mrichards@rochdalevillage.com.

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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!

Senior Citizen Committee

Monthly Meeting Minutes Date: 9/6/23 Time: 10:10AM Location: RV Grand Ballroom Chairperson: Jean Hall (JH) PLANNED AGENDA 1. MAP results discussion 2. Presentation by Public Safety 3. Presentation by Maintenance ANNOUNCEMENTS: ◊ Stockholder’s Meeting – October 3, 2023 ◊ Voting – October 4, 2023 DISCUSSION Our Chief of Public Safety, Chief Osback opened the meeting by providing current crime analysis information and trends for our area. The information reveals that there are no significant trends to be concerned about, however everyone must remain vigilant and report any questionable activities to public safety.

The Chief advised the cooperator escorts are available; however, if a priority call comes in public safety will address the priority first.

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A short video was shown regarding stair lifts. It is important to remember that if a person’s weight is 250 and above that requires FDNY assistance.

A question was raised why there is not at least one stair lift in each circle. The Chief responded at this time based on the number of calls received it would not be cost-effective. The average stair lift costs approximately $14,000.00. It was also noted that only personnel authorized to handle the stair lift are public safety supervisors.

Our Maintenance Director Kelvin Pantaleon and Assistant Maintenance Director David George spoke to the membership regarding maintenance issues. Specifically mentioned were ongoing issues with the elevators. Mr. Pantaleon explained that information regarding the frequency and which elevators are having problems is being gathered along with the response time

by Kone for a discussion with management and the board.

Also discussed was the issue that cooperators continue to have with mice. Mr. George advised all that extermination services are available. He also stated that the common areas would be treat-

ed and the crawl spaces, this should help the situation.

All were reminded that the program to upgrade the bathroom and light fixtures will begin. It is not a mandatory upgrade.

Our very own member, Yvette Lawson provided an overview on the survey MAP which stands for: M = Mobility – the ability to get to and from events

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and lung disease.

Seniors would like more music appreciation and workshops, theatre and performing arts both locally and on Broadway.

Trips to museums, cultural events, Atlantic City and City Island.

Maybe next summer a Rochdale picnic!

UPCOMING EVENTS » N/A

A = Affordability – cost effective – having affordable events for seniors P = Practicality – is it suitable, useful, convenient Yvette reported the following highlights based on survey feedback: Majority of members have been a part of the Rochdale Senior Center for at least 11-20 years.

• Financial concerns involve wills, proxies, insurance, and ways to beat inflation.

• Seniors enjoy social events (films, bingo, and trips).

• Health topics of interest are heart

Chairperson, Jean Hall.

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Meeting ended at: 11:50AM Attendance: 87 A total of $86.00 was collected Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall, Chair

OCTOBER 2023 Monthly Meeting Minutes Date: 10/11/23 Time: 10:00AM Location: RV Grand Ballroom Chairperson: Jean Hall (JH)

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Chairperson, Jean Hall.

PLANNED AGENDA 1. OPEN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Join us for our 60th Anniversary Gala to be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in the Grand Ballroom. Early Bird tickets are presently on sale! Celebrating 60 years of affordable living – this will be a night to remember!

DISCUSSION ◊ Board Election – As you know, we did not meet our quorum numbers last week therefore the board election will resume today from 3PM to 9PM. Note: If you voted

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last week you do not have to vote again; this is for those who have not yet voted.

This month’s meeting was also moved to today since last week the election was held from 6AM to 9PM. JH reported that the heat is on!

JH encouraged members to think about hosting an event with the Youth Planning Committee (YPC) – bridging the gap and learning from one another. To also plan to host events – we want to move this committee from simply holding breakfast to making a positive and productive impact within our community.

Trips – JH asked for ideas where members would like to take a day trip: Shopping Trip – Woodbury Commons; Clinton Crossing Apple Picking Broadway Play Wine Tasking on Long Island Trip to a Museum on their free days – Brooklyn Museum – Art Fashion and Jay Z exhibits.

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Issues raised: • 2 shareholders reported issues with the old convectors; motors are needed. JH asked Mr. Pantaleon, Maintenance Director, to stop by; he took their information and as of this writing – both issues have been addressed.

• Inquiry regarding if CPR training will be available.

• There was signage regarding brick work that was scheduled to start on September 11th, however the work did not start, why.

• Problems with building 20, section A, even elevator.

• Issues with new convector and GFI outlet.

• A shareholder expressed concern that a new faucet would cost $157.18.

• All issues requiring investigation or follow-up will be referred to the proper department to address.

UPCOMING EVENTS 60th Anniversary – November 11, 2023, at 6PM!

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 Meeting ended at: 11:30AM Attendance: 60 We collected a total of $58.00 Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall, Chair

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Synopsis of Cooperator’s Session - for September 25, 2023 board meeting

Chair Dr. Althea Hicks opened the cooperator’s session at 7:03PM. Question: In the Annual Financial Report, the President’s Report, it is stated that the financial performance is steady. President Hall, could you elaborate on that?

Response: At the Stockholder’s meeting additional information will be provided regarding the steadiness of the corporation. The Corporation has enough inflow of capital that enables us to keep up with our expenses. Additionally, based upon the auditor’s review no evidence of fraud and very little redundancy was found.

Question: In the auditor’s report, on page 2, it indicates there is an omission of required supplementary information about future major repairs and replacements. The report further states this information is required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. The auditing firm still gave an unqualified opinion on the basic financials.

Response: This is a standard statement that they (Sax LLP) put in their financial statements. The Corporation would have to submit hundreds of documents and incur huge expenses (thousands of dollars) to perform an elaborate and total assessment of the entire complex. The auditing firm will speak about this during the annual meeting.

Question: Regarding fraud, it is true that the audit does not attest to fraud?

Response: This information was communicated to the board and management in our meeting with the auditors. There was no attestation, there was discussion. It was not opined in the report because that is not the purpose of the audit.

Note: The audit report states: In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

Question: The Variety Drug Store in Mall 2 has a sign that indicates they are open until 7PM. However, last Friday I arrived at the store at 6:45PM and the store was closed. I was unable to pick up a prescription for my grandson and make photocopies. Why is the store closing early?

Response: The Commercial Coordinator, Mr. Leacroft Gordon, will be directed to find out why they are closing early.

services are by an outside contractor. However, if there is a need to clean due to buildup we can assist.

Question: Your maintenance staff told me I can buy new vents and that they do not clean the vents.

Response: We will address with staff.

Question: Rochdale Village received a violation for parking lot 9A. The violation states the parking spaces were reduced to approximately eight (8) feet creating additional parking spaces and the appropriate permit was not filed with DOB. In addition, there is a New York City Law which requires 8.6 feet for parking spaces. The resolution passed by the Board did not state you were going to reduce the size of the parking spaces.

Response: Currently board members do not have a copy of the violation and our management representative does not have a copy. Therefore, we cannot speak to the violation until it is reviewed.

Statement: Despite me raising this issue via phone calls, texts, and emails nothing has been done. No special meeting for group 5 regarding convectors or parking spaces. The hearing date for the DOB violation is November 21, 2023, at 8:30AM. Response: It has been stated on numerous occasions that we will not restart the convector project without having a meeting with the shareholders in group 5.

Question: I am a long-time resident, and I will be 87 years old at the end of October. I have lived on my floor for 46 years. There is a person above me who has mental issues; and he is constantly stomping on the floor throughout the apartment. He stomped so hard he loosened the bottom of his toilet and the bathtub which resulted in water streaming into my unit. I have complained but nothing has been done.

Response: This has been reported to public safety and we have had several conversations with you regarding this. When the individual above you is not taking his meds that is when this type of behavior occurs. In turn, due to the number of times we have visited that apartment they filed a complaint against the Public Safety department for harassment. We will continue to work with the Ombudsman, Mr. Keller, to address this.

On-line participant request: Please post the current parking lot waiting list.

Response: Request noted.

Question: What are the guidelines for maintenance when there is a report that vents need cleaning.

On-line Question: I also have the same problem with someone constantly banging.

Response: Normally, maintenance will perform an assessment first. Cleaning of the outside grate is the cooperator’s responsibility. However, inside the grate, maintenance will clean. That type of cleaning takes place yearly and the

Response: Management will follow up accordingly.

No further questions: the cooperator’s session ended at 7:29PM.

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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - September 25, 2023

R37-23: Moved by: Stacey Francis Seconded by: Jean Hall WHEREAS, Elite The Hair Studio LLC has agreed to rent six hundred eighty-five (685) square feet in Mall 1 for five (5) years; and WHEREAS, Elite The Hair Studio LLC the terms of the lease are attached; and WHEREAS, Elite The Hair Studio LLC, shall use and occupy the demised premises as a Hair Studio for hairstyling, hair braiding, hair cutting and hair relaxing treatment. Elite The Hair Studio also specializes in short hair, complemented by a master touch in coloring.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Elite The Hair Studio LLC is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne Edward Douglass

Stacey Francis Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Maryam Hubbard

Sheila McKenzie Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

ABSENT Clifton Stanley Diaz

Derrick Shareef

Thirteen for, two absent: Motion passes.

R38-23: Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Seconded by: Keysha Beasley WHEREAS, Amtel - T-Mobile lease renewal resolution was approved by the Board on June 26, 2023, under the name Amtel New York Holding Inc.; WHEREAS, Amtel New York Holding Inc. has changed its corporate name to Amtel NY, LLC.; WHEREAS, this is only a name change. The terms of the lease and principal ownership remain the same, agreed to rent one thousand one hundred ten (1,110) square feet in Mall 1 for five (5) years; WHEREAS, Amtel NY, LLC. the terms of the lease are attached and they shall continue to use and occupy the demised premises for retail sales of cell phones and cell phone accessories and for no other purpose; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Amtel NY, LLC. is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors.

FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Nadine Browne Edward Douglass

Stacey Francis Jean Hall Gary Hawkins Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Maryam Hubbard Sheila McKenzie Jean Randolph-Castro Kamal Saleem

ABSENT Clifton Stanley Diaz

Thirteen for, two absent: Motion passes.

Derrick Shareef

BOARD MEMBERS Althea Hicks Chairperson & Assistant Treasurer Jean Hall President Maryam Hubbard First Vice-President Kamal Saleem Second Vice-President Keysha Beasley Third Vice-President Khedda Hayden-Ryan Fourth Vice President Stacey Francis Secretary Nadine Browne Assistant Secretary Letisha Azizah Treasurer Clifton Stanley Diaz (Not Present) Edward Douglass Gary Hawkins Sheila McKenzie Jean Randolph-Castro Derrick Shareef (Not Present) SUMMIT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. Jay Williams (Not Present) General Manager Herbert Freedman (Not Present) Assistant General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez Assistant General Manager Lance Williams (Not Present) Director of Operations Robert Bernstein, Esq. Corporate Counsel William Young Controller Kelvin Pantaleon Director of Maintenance David George Assistant Director of Maintenance Adolph Osback Chief Public Safety Corey Jones (Not Present) Director of Power Plant Dean M. Roberts, Esq. Norris, McLaughlin Mario Petrie IT Systems Manager

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ACROSS 1. Something we use to cover our face during Halloween 4. A place where people are buried 8. Why do children like Halloween so much?

9. Who rides on a broom stick and wears a black hat?

10. It is a living dead.

12. A scary place.

14. What does Halloween mean in Greek?

16. Which animal howls during the full moon?

18. Who has sharp fangs and is also a bat?

19. What rhymes with Halloween? It is a monster.

22. It has eight legs and is a arachnids.

23. A person who only has bones.

DOWN 2. What is a popular candy during Halloween? It is identical to m&ms.

3. A person who is wrapped up in paper?

5. A black flying mammal.

6. October 31 7. A popular fruit during Halloween.

9. What do people turn into during the full moon?

11. It is a scary black bird.

13. What is the month after Halloween?

15. What is the opposite of witch?

17. What is the month before Halloween?

21. Another name for ghosts.

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SEPTEMBER 2023 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 anticipate resuming work in October 2023.

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.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $33,219,155 Money Spent: $14,367,902 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: (3359 installed) Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,380,480 Money Spent: $1,859,806 Projected Completion: December 2023 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: October 2023 Project Name: Parking Lot Repair & Sidewalk/Curb Repair Architect Description: Repave, restripe, 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 of 2023 as work needs to be done in the shoulder season (Power Plant switches from heating to cooling).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,169,000 Money Spent: $957,600 Projected Completion: August 2023 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 2023 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: $239,758 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 re-submitted, and we are awaiting FDNY approval.

Sprinkler: Completed as of 2/7/2020 Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $815,000 Money Spent: $525,600 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: October 2023 Project Name: Public Assembly PA’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: October 2023 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: Twelve (12) Bldgs. are completed: #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20.

Three (3) bldgs. remaining for 2023 & drawing pending at DOB for approval. #2, 7, 15.

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 2023 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: $95,653.52 Projected Completion: June 2023 Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement through-

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SEPTEMBER 2023 out 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 re-bid 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: 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 Contract Amount: $12,764,400 Money Spent: $5,119,204 Projected Completion: November 2026

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 design signs awarded to ASG. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $288,683 Money Spent: $154,066 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 Project Name: Façade Description: Long term plan for brick to Sky, Inc. and terrace repairs including FISP Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $145,400 each 5 years.

Status: RJSA selected by Manage- Money Spent: $14,580 ment HM-23AE pending at HCR as of Projected Completion: September 2023 1/28/2020.

Funding Source: Reserves Project Name: General Consultant Contract Amount: $880,000 Description: Service contract.

Money Spent: $730,159 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: $83,100 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

PROJECTS COMPLETED Project Name: Maintenance Department Dump Truck Description: Purchase of a new Hino truck to handle bulk garbage and large deliveries.

Funding Source: Reserves

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SEPTEMBER 2023 Contract Amount: $ 97,962.46 Money Spent: $ 97,962.46 Completion Date: Jan. 2023 Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels PURCHASE Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,380,480 Money Spent: $1,859,806 Completion Date: Oct. 2022

Contract Amount: $3,078,682 Money Spent: $3,078,682 Completion Date: Oct. 2020 Project Name: Site Wide Camera Installation Description: New cameras throughout common areas and in all elevators.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $703,332 Money Spent: $703,332 Completion Date: Nov. 2021

Project Name: Main Federal Pacific Breaker Panel Description: Upgrade to im-prove quality of electrical distribution and replace electric panels at ground level.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,210,325 Money Spent: $1,139,133 Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Test Underground Electric Feeders Description: Test lines to ensure proper electric distribution from Plant to buildings.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $516,244 Money Spent: $516,244 Completion Date: Nov. 2021

Project Name: Augers Description: Machinery to eliminate bulk garbage reducing larger items (such as furniture) to splinters.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $412,057.51 Money Spent: $412,057.51 Completion Date: Jan. 2022

Project Name: Elevator Door Lock System Description: Monitoring system to help keep elevator doors closed. Elevator cars will only be able to move when doors are properly closed.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,926,758 Money Spent: $1,926,758 Completion Date: Feb. 2020

Project Name: Interior Compactors Description: Indoor machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. All are being replaced (60 total).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $564,000 Money Spent: $564,000 Completion Date: July 2021 Project Name: Exterior Compactors Description: Next two to arrive on site in 6 weeks. Out-door machine used to reduce household garbage by crushing into small and manageable pieces. Replacing all (30 total) compactors site wide and the concrete pads.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $397,500 Money Spent: $397,500 Completion Date: Dec. 2021 Project Name: Isolation Valves Description: Replace valves which isolate dual temp risers per apartment line plus provide shut off at all convectors.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo

Project Name: Mall 1 Atrium Roof Replacement Description: Roof System - Replacement of the shopping center roof (atrium section).

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $278,953 Money Spent: $278,953 Completion Date: Jul. 2020 Project Name: Natural Gas Risers (Bldg. 15) Description: Emergency replacement of gas pipes in entire building.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $899,883 Money Spent: $899,883 Completion Date: Nov. 2019 Project Name: Cooling Tower Motor Description: Replace original motors with more energy efficient.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $58,335 Money Spent: $58,335 Completion Date: Jun. 2019

Project Name: Community Center HVAC Description: Upgrade heating and cooling system in Community Center.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $149,500 Money Spent: $149,500 Project Name: Pump Rooms Upgrade Description: Upgrade to domestic water distribution which delivers hot water to apartments from the Power Plant.

Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,146,473.86 Money Spent: $2,146,473.86 Completion Date: Aug. 2021 Project Name: Egress Stairs in Big Mall Description: Build wall which divides Crunch and Hibachi Grill spaces and supply utility connections for both new tenants.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $222,536 Money Spent: $222,536 Completion Date: Dec. 2021 Project Name: Big Mall Purge System Description: To be added to the installation of the fire alarm system throughout the Big Mall.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $275,000 Money Spent: $275,000 Completion Date: May 2021 Project Name: Parking Lot Cameras Description: Added/Upgraded surveillance in parking lots.

Status: Complete Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $86,400 Money Spent: $86,400 Completion Date: Nov. 2020 Project Name: Group Signs Description: Directional/informational signs for each group.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $80,000 Money Spent: $80,000 Completion Date: May 2020 Project Name: Pump House Roof (Power Plant) Description: Replace roof located at

Power Plant pump house that is beyond its useful life.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $20,400 Money Spent: $20,400 Completion Date: Mar. 2020 Project Name: Pipe Insulation Phase 2 Description: Insulation of pipes in crawl spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $186,550 Money Spent: $186,550 Completion Date: May 2021 Project Name: Building 5 Emergency Work Description: Renovations needed due to violations from DOB. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $131,943 Money Spent: $131,943 Completion Date: Nov. 2019 Project Name: Parking Lot #2 Description: Restriping/Reconfiguration to enlarge parking spaces.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $33,478 Money Spent: $33,478 Completion Date: Nov. 2019 Project Name: Pump Room Ceilings in Each Building Description: Pump Room Ceiling Asbestos Abatement and Re-Insulation Insulation.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $320,000 Money Spent: $320,000 Completion Date: May 2021 Project Name: Satellite Dish Area Rehab Description: Make the place usable for party and rental.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $296,700 Money Spent: $296,700 Completion Date: Sept. 2022 Project Name: Purchase of (3) John Deere Tractors Description: Grounds Equipment.

Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $179,396 Money Spent: $179,396 Completion Date: Nov. 2022

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KEYS TO UNLOC K YOUR SILENCE, FAMILY OF FIVE HOST BAC K TO SC HOOL SNEAKER GIVEAWAY

By Maryam Hubbard, Board Vice President

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n Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, Board of Directors member Maryam Smith-Hubbard hosted The Keys to Unlock Your Silence in collaboration with The Family of Five Foundation 2nd Annual Back to School Sneaker Giveaway. This event is a spinoff of the many back to school giveaways that The Keys to Unlock Your Silence has hosted over the years.

The group was able to partner with the Honorable Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and Sonny from GB’s Sneaker Store in Rochdale Village Mall One was con-

sistent in making sure this event would have the sneakers needed to make this event a success. We Juicing, also a local business in the Mall, provided the children with healthy treats to keep them cool in the sun.

Long-time Shareholders such as George Renwick dedicated his time and resources making sure all the children were fed. Lateesha Crawford, also a long-time shareholder, provided her time and talent by styling children’s hair, and shareholder Christina Twitty gave her time and talents by capturing the event with amazing photos. We had a mobile barber truck, a bounce house from Healthy Healing Org -- individuals who don’t live in the community but wanted to

help give back in some way. Almost a must to mention: Walter Gayton with his artistic talent in sneaker designing and face painting.

The event catered to over 175 children from Rochdale Village and some from the surrounding area. This is an event that we feel is very necessary in making children feel confident, comfortable, and encouraged to return to a new school year. We look forward to serving this community annually or as long as God will have us to do so. We are so appreciative of all the donations that came from various shareholders all across the campus. No good deed goes unnoticed.

(Photo Credit : Crissy Speaks)

Queensborough President, Donovan Richards.

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learn of its history.

On Saturday November 11th in Alcolu, South Carolina, we will have a 90th year celebration to commemorate our past and present achievements and our commitment to preserve a Historical Landmark steeped in memories of what was unjustly endured, that did not break us but propelled us to be stronger.

Marcus Garvey said, “A people without the knowledge of their past, history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”

Please visit our website at: Hpgschool.org to gain further detailed information, hear living testimonials, see pictures of the school building as well as find out how you may have a lasting part in this historic restoration project.

Thank you.

SPOTLIGHT

County. As a result of much work and effort by volunteers, the school is being recognized by the United States Government as a Historical Landmark. This was the first black public school in Clarendon, South Carolina where black children could gain an education. I am honoured to say that I was one of those who walked miles amidst the Jim Crow and Equal but Separate era to acquire an education.

J OE L. EVAN S The school building was built Former Member of the Board of Directors, by the black community in 1933 and Current Cooperator y name is Joe Evans and I, shut down in 1953. It has remained along with others, am in the in dilapidated condition for more process of restoring a historical build- than 60 years. I am happy to say ing authorized by the National His- that phase 1 of improvements to the toric Preservation Act of 1966, the building were done in March 2023.

National Park Service and National We are presently in the process of Register of Historic Places in Alcolu, phase 2, which will involve convertSouth Carolina known as the Pleasant ing the Pleasant Grove School into Grove School located in Clarendon a Community Center, where people can come and observe as well as

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