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NECESSARY MAINTENANCE FOR THE HEATING CYCLE FOR WINTER SERVICE TAKES 4-6 WEEKS, SO IN PREPARATION, THE A/C WILL BE SHUT DOWN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2026. Please complete the Community Feedback Questionnaire on page 4.
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MUSIC FEST SUNDAYS: EVERY SUNDAY IN AUGUST, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME: COOPERTHE MUSICAL GENRES OF GOSPEL, JAZZ, R&B, HIP ATORS COME OUT TO ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES AND A NIGHT OF NON-VIOLENCE. HOP AND REGGAE WERE CELEBRATED. President’s Message - Pg. 2
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Page 2 ROCHDALE VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-2026 The Rochdale Village Board of Directors serves 5,860 middle income families and more than 25,000 people in the world’s second largest housing cooperative, located at 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434; Tel: 718-276-5700 extension 3360. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
Chairwoman of the Board Dr. Althea Hicks President Jean Hall Vice Presidents Khedda Hayden-Ryan Keysha Beasley Cody Hamblin Anthony Diggs Treasurer Vanessa Duah Assistant Treasurer Sheila McKenzie Secretary Allison Saunders Assistant Secretary Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Janine Cross Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Dr. Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Khedda Hayden-Ryan Dr. Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer George Simon (State Representative) COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Budget & Finance Jean Hall & Vanessa Duah Commercial Services Dr. Althea Hicks Community Center Khedda Hayden-Ryan Community Relations Board of Directors Legal & Management Jean Hall Maintenance/Environmental Conservation Keysha Beasley Media & IT Jean Hall Orientation Letisha Azizah Public Safety/Parking Khedda Hayden-Ryan Senior Citizens Jean Hall Youth Planning Keysha Beasley
MANAGEMENT
President’s Message - BY JEAN HALL
UNDERSTANDING THE WORK AHEAD
poor management practices, and insufficient oversight.
On February 1, 2026, Douglas Elliman stepped into a development facing one of the most complex crises in its history. It has now been six months. For some, that feels like enough time to judge whether meaningful change has occurred. For others, the weight of our challenges makes it clear that real progress requires time, discipline, and a community committed to the work ahead.
Yet some now expect microwave improvements instant results from a system that has been broken for decades.
Let us be honest about what was inherited. Rochdale Village entered 2026 with: • • • • • • • •
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Douglas Elliman Property Management General Manager Cary Smith III
Assistant Manager Leacroft Gordon
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Assistant Manager Wilfred Rodriguez
Controller
William Young
Director of Maintenance Kelvin Pantaleon
Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback
Power Plant Director Corey Jones
Human Resource Director Dolores Benner
General Counsel Dean Roberts
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A long history of not following HCR regulations for contract approvals Verbal agreements with vendors that cannot be verified or sustained Questionable accounting practices and incomplete financial reporting Millions of dollars in shareholder arrears Commercial arrears that threaten our operating stability Large, aged payables and vendor lawsuits for non payment Promised funds from elected officials still pending Façade deterioration, leaks from aging pipes, elevators at the end of their useful life, and a power plant requiring upgrade Need to address the parking problem – lack of adequate parking facilities to meet the needs of shareholders. Daily quality of life concerns: dog waste, unclean stairwells, overnight loitering, trash, missed appointments, AC complaints Calls for forensic audits, greater HCR oversight, and full accountability
We must ask ourselves: Is that fair? Or is it an unreasonable expectation?
What Leadership Requires If any one of us were in the chair managing this development, we would quickly realize that: • Changing a culture of inefficiency is not easy. • Rebuilding trust takes time. • Establishing organized, compliant business practices requires discipline. • Delivering sustainable results demands a plan, execution, and patience. There is no shortcut. There is only the work.
What the Community Must Decide We must decide what timeframe we are giving Douglas Elliman to correct decades of inefficiencies. Is it 6 months? 1 year? 2 years? 3 years? What is realistic? What is responsible? What is aligned with the magnitude of the crisis? More importantly: What support will this community give? Do we: • Work together, stay informed, and hold each other accountable? • Or do we sit back as spectators, criticizing from the sidelines while expecting miracles?
I raise these questions because I truly believe that turning Rochdale around will require community This is not a six month problem. effort, a clear plan of action, and This is the result of over twenty consistent execution. Management years of ineffective policies,
President, Jean Hall
cannot do it alone. The Board cannot do it alone. Shareholders cannot do it alone.
Our Path Forward The path forward is not built on impatience rather it is built on partnership. It requires: • A shared understanding of the challenges • A realistic timeline for improvement • A commitment to transparency • A willingness to support the work, not undermine it • A disciplined community that defines the results it wants and allows the time needed to achieve them We are not where we want to be, but we are no longer where we were. The question before us now is simple: Will we stand together, stay the course, and give this process the time required to rebuild Rochdale Village? Or will we fall backward into the same patterns that created this crisis? The future of this community depends on the answer. To begin the process, I am asking for your input on the community feedback survey. Take the time to complete and return. Together let’s rebuild our community!
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General Manager’s Report - BY CARY SMITH III
August 2026 Dear Shareholders, I would like to take a few moments to speak directly to you—not only as the General Manager of Rochdale Village, but as someone who came into this community approximately six months ago with the responsibility of helping to move the Cooperative forward. When I accepted this position, I understood that Rochdale Village was a large and complex community. But I also understood something else: before you can effectively make changes to an organization, you first have to understand the organization. There is a saying that was shared with me by my previous manager, Marvin Walton that I have carried with me: “I am seeking to understand before I can be understood.” That has been my approach during my first six months at Rochdale Village. A significant amount of my time has been spent behind the scenes reviewing files, examining past practices, and learning what policies, procedures, and controls are currently in place. As well as, identifying areas where those policies, procedures, and controls may need to be strengthened or created. I have been evaluating Rochdale Village, learning the strengths of the people who are here, identifying areas where we may need additional support, and gaining a better understanding of how the different parts operate. For the average shareholder, much of this work may not immediately be visible. You may not see someone reviewing files. You may not see meetings taking place with department heads.
nance operations, capital projects, technology, ing expenses, strengthening operations, improvvendors, or internal procedures. ing financial oversight, addressing arrears, or pursuing outside funding—is all part of creating But those things are necessary if we are going to a stronger foundation for the future. build a stronger community. But I want to be honest with the community: not I often think about Rochdale Village as being every improvement will happen overnight. similar to a large aircraft carrier. You cannot simply grab the wheel and immediately turn it Some changes will be visible quickly. in another direction. Before you make that turn, you have to understand how everything works. Others will take months. You have to check the engines, the gears, the systems, and the people responsible for keeping And some of the most important changes may the ship moving. happen behind the scenes before you ever see the results. That is what I have been doing. My responsibility is not simply to make RochBefore making major changes, I want to make dale Village look different. My responsibility is sure I understand what is working, what is not to help make sure that the systems, procedures, working, what needs to be repaired, and what people, and structure behind Rochdale Village needs to be restructured. I also want to make are positioned to operate differently and more sure that the changes we implement are thought- effectively. ful, sustainable, and designed to move Rochdale Village forward—not simply changes made for I know there is frustration. I know that people want to see improvements. I understand that, the sake of showing immediate activity. and quite frankly, I want to see them too. That does not mean that nothing has been hapBut I also want to make sure that when we turn pening. this ship, we are turning it in the right direction. Over the past several months, Management has continued to address projects throughout I remain committed to being visible, accessible, the community, including parking lot improve- and engaged. I remain committed to working ments, exterior painting, hallway floor resto- with the Board of Directors, our employees, ration, vestibule and lobby door repairs, curb our elected officials, and most importantly, the enhancements, walkway cleaning, and other shareholders of Rochdale Village. maintenance and beautification initiatives. I ask for your continued patience, your support, We have also been actively pursuing funding and your partnership as we continue this work. opportunities to address some of the community’s most significant infrastructure needs, in- Together, we have an opportunity to not simply cluding Power Plant improvements, façade res- address the challenges of today, but to build a toration, capital projects, building community stronger foundation for the future of Rochdale rooms, and roof replacement. These efforts are Village. essential because the future of Rochdale Village cannot rest solely on the shoulders of our share- Respectfully, holders.
Cary Smith III
At the same time, we continue to focus on the General Manager You may not see the work being done to evalu- financial stability of the Cooperative. The work Rochdale Village ate financial practices, staffing needs, mainte- being done today—whether it involves review- Douglas Elliman Property Management
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Monday, September 28, 2026 in the Community Center and on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE COMMUNITY FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE Understanding Expectations, Timeframes, and Our Path Forward
Purpose: Douglas Elliman began managing Rochdale Village on February 1, 2026. Six months later, many shareholders are expressing concerns, questions, and expectations. This questionnaire is designed to gather honest, constructive feedback from shareholders so the Board can better understand community priorities, expectations, and the timeframe residents believe is realistic for meaningful improvement. Please answer each section thoughtfully. Your voice matters.
Scan the QR Code below to complete online, or fill out below and submit to the Board Office or screenshot and email rvquestionnaire@rochdalevillage.com.
Section 1 — Understanding Our Starting Point
8. What timeframe do you personally feel comfortable giving Douglas 1. Before reading the President’s Message, how aware were you of the Elliman to demonstrate measurable progress? 6 months full scope of issues inherited by new management? 1 year Very aware 2 years Somewhat aware 3 years Slightly aware More than 3 years Not aware at all 2. After reviewing the list of inherited challenges (financial crisis, ar- 9. What specific results would you expect to see within your chosen rears, lawsuits, aging infrastructure, compliance issues, quality of life timeframe? concerns), how would you describe the overall condition of Rochdale Village at the time of transition? Severe crisis Significant problems Section 4 — Community Role and Responsibility Moderate issues 10. Do you believe shareholders should play an active role in supporting Minor issues 3. Do you believe these long standing issues can realistically be resolved the turnaround of Rochdale Village? Yes in six months? No Yes Unsure No 11. What forms of community support do you believe are most imporUnsure tant? (Check all that apply) Attending meetings Section 2 — Expectations of Management Staying informed 4. What improvements did you expect to see within the first six months Reporting issues responsibly of Douglas Elliman’s leadership? (Check all that apply) Paying carrying charges on time Better communication Supporting compliance and policy changes Cleaner grounds and buildings Reducing negativity and misinformation Faster response to maintenance issues Participating in committees or volunteer efforts Visible financial stabilization Other: ___________________________ Reduction in arrears 12. Do you believe constant criticism without participation harms progInfrastructure repairs (elevators, leaks, façade) ress? More accountability and transparency Yes Other: ___________________________ No 5. Which improvements have you actually observed so far? (Check all Unsure that apply) Better communication Section 5 — Path Forward Cleaner grounds and buildings 13. What do you believe should be the top three priorities for Rochdale Faster response to maintenance issues Village over the next 12 months? Visible financial stabilization Reduction in arrears Infrastructure repairs More accountability and transparency None observed 14. What improvements would help rebuild trust between management Other: ___________________________ and shareholders? 6. How satisfied are you with the pace of progress? Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 15. What additional feedback would you like the Board to consider as we define our path forward? Section 3 — Timeframe for Results 7. What timeframe do you believe is realistic for meaningful improvement in a development with Rochdale’s challenges? 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years More than 3 years
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P ublic S afety R eport
- BY CHIEF ADOLPH OSBACK
July 2026 The Public Safety department maintains 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage. Filtering Calls to Dispatch: COMPLAINTS: 111 Loitering complaints of which 43 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 117 Noise complaints of which 72 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no noise could be heard)
1,086 Total Calls Received for Assistance during the month Cooperator Escort Service 210
Calls for cooperator escort
92
Calls aided sick / injury and elevator entrapments
Violations Cost per Violation Issued INVESTIGATIVE UNIT:
5
illegal sublet/occupant $400
06 Risk Management Incidents (trips/falls/other injuries)
3
disorderly conduct $250
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noise complaint $175
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failure to comply $150
7 Violations Issued
1
illegal move-out/in $400
6 Related Arrest Incidents
1 theft of property $300 (damages)
65
Investigative Incidents (criminal matters, cooperator violations etc.)
0 Criminal Summons
3
criminal activity $750
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health hazard $200
2
littering $200
TASK FORCE UNIT:
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negligence $200
162
2
property damage $300
These verticals resulted in 14 violations. In addition, 30 loiterers were 1 encountered and the Team responded to (8) calls assigned from Central 1 Dispatch and performed 6 tenant verifications.
reckless endangerment $150
Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed to 1 proactively reduce quality of life conditions in designated “hot spots” as determined by community complaints and analysis of various patrol 1 reports. 2
harboring a pet $300
PATROL OFFICERS:
2
illegally parked vehicle $200
3,910
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riding scooter on premises
$50
1
smoking in unauthorized area
$200
43
Total $10,325
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Fire Incident
84
Total Incidents for the month by Investigative Unit
Directed & Routine Verticals
building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking lot checks were conducted in the month.
336 Directed verticals were conducted in the month. 4,246 Total post inspections were conducted in the month.
unauthorized equipment $250
harassment $250 loitering $200
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Provided by 113th Precinct P.O. Smith, Crime Analysis Division to Public Safety Chief Adolph Osback, Public Safety Chair Khedda Hayden-Ryan
28 DAY ROCHDALE VILLAGE INDEX CRIMES SUMMARY:
Ideal Customer Appreciation Day
(Photo Credit: Isaiah Coleman).
Every year, Ideal Supermarket takes the time to appreciate its customers, a majority of which are Rochdale residents, with a number of vendors handing out free food and items, music and even some games. This year, the event was held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in the space near the Ideal parking lot. Cooperators came out, visited tables, grabbed free hamburgers and other food, as well as other goodies.
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- BY WILLIAM YOUNG
Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027)
Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT Summary of Key Performance Indicators For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026, (1) Total Revenue increased $5,800,000 as compared to the Budget. The increase in Revenue is due to the 31.2% Carrying Charge (2) Total Expenses before Depreciation decreased $(2,595,000) as compared to the Budget. This decrease is due to (A) a decrease of $(465,000) in Public Safety due to the budget being at full full staff, (B) a decrease of $(252,000) in insurance costs due to the Budget estimating a 10% increase and the actual increase was relatively 0%, (d) a decrease in Shelter Rent expense due to the impact of scrie and the credits on the NYC billing statements and (D) the decrease in in employee benefits related to the decrease in salaries. Operating Income Before Depreciation increased to a positive $5,509,000. The increase as compared to the Budget is due to the 31.2% Carrying charge increase that was not Budgeted for. Contributing to the increase was a reduction in Public Safety expense, the reduction in insurance costs and the decrease in Shelter Rent due to the budget reflecting a carry charge increase in the Shelter Rent Calculation.
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the Two Months Ended May 31, 2026 (FY 2027)
Total revenue - Total revenue - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Total revenue increased $5,650,000 to $28,194,000 as compared to $22,543,000 in the FY 2027 Budget. The increase is due to the 31.2% Carrying Charge that was implemented in November 2026 that was not anticipated in the FY 2027 Budget. Apartment revenue - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Apartment revenue increased $5,911,000 to $25,777,000 as compared to $19,866,000 in the FY 2027 Budget. The increase is related to the Carrying charge increase of 31.2% in in November 2025 that was not anticipated in the FY 2027 Budget. Commercial rental revenue – For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Commercial rental revenue increased $136,000 or 9.3% as compared to the FY 2027 Budget. This increase was due to an increase in commercial spaces rented as compared to the FY 2027 Budget. Other Rental Revenue-(Includes Parking) - Other rental revenue was in-line with the Budget. NOTE: Approximately 80% of Other rental revenue is related to Parking revenue. Community Center Revenue - Community Center Revenue was in-line with the Budget. Other Income (accounts - Laundry, & Interest income) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), other income decreased $(178,000) due to less revenue from the new Laundry Vendor as compared to the prior Laundry vendor. The New Laundry company pays $42,000 per month and the old Laundry company paid approximately $75,000 per month.
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- BY WILLIAM YOUNG
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027) Administrative - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027) Administrative expenses were Relatively in-line with the Budget. Management expenses includes (1) Management fees, Administrative salaries (Executive, Administrative, Accounting, Projects, Purchasing & Board employee salaries (2) Office related expenses and (3) legal, Auditing, Collection and Eviction expenses. Janitorial & Grounds - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Janitorial & Grounds expenses increased $67,000. The increase is related to an increase in Porter salaries and the purchase of garbage bags. Maintenance and Operating Costs - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027)Maintenance and Operating costs increased $209,000 to $4,269,000 as compared to $4,059,000 in the Budget. The increase is related to an increase in apartment renovations as compared to the Budget.. Public Safety - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027) Public Safety expenses decreased $(465,000) to $1,180,000 as compared to $1,646,000 in the FY 2027 Budget. The decrease is due to the Budget anticipating we would be at Full Staff and we are not at Full Staff .
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Power Plant (Fuel & Utilities), Water, Salaries and Other Expenses For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027) Power Plant - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), total expenses decreased $(87,000) to $4,913,000 as compared to $5,001,000 in the FY 2027 Budget. This variance is explained below: a. Fuel & Utilities- increased $193,000 as compared to the Budget. This increase is due to an increase in National Grid prices and an increase in Natural Gas costs from $.392 per therm to $.536 per therm. b. Water & Sewer - decreased $77,000 due to Power Plant usage. NOTE: The Power Plant cooling towers are continually requiring repairs. In discussions with the Plant Manager, he explained that Tower #2 is in worse condition than Tower #1. To properly illustrate the magnitude of the Tower situation, each tower circulates 20,000 gallons per minute. As we get leaks, we try our best to fix them quickly. Please be aware that we are not just losing water but chemical treatment as well. We have been fortunate not to lose an entire basin, but most of our water loss can be attributed to the Cooling Towers exceeding mechanical limitations. c. Salaries & Other expenses - decreased $(203,000) as compared to the FY 2027 Budget.This decrease is due to less overtime incurred in the Power Plant.
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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Insurance, Shelter Rent, Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Expenses For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027) Insurance Expense (Property, General Liability, Umbrella & Workers Compensation) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027) Insurance expenses decreased $(252,000) to $2,960,000 as compared to $3,212,000 in the FY 2027 Budget. The decrease is related to the Budget anticipating a 10% increase in insurance costs and the actual increase was relatively flat to prior year. Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) - For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) expenses decreased $(974,000) to $700,000 as compared to $1,674,000 in the Budget. The decrease is related to the huge impact of scrie credits reducing our Shelter Rent to $0.0 for the Residential Calculation (block 12495-2). This decrease is due to NYC billing Rochdale at a rate that reflects recent reductions for allocation of Corporate expenses. It should be noted that NYC billed Rochdale $0 dollars for the First Quarter of 2027 for the residential!!!! The $700,000 represents the amount of tax for the Power Plant property. In addition, The FY2027 Budget reflected an increase due to an anticipated a 30% carrying charge increase.
ADDITION REAL ESTATE POSITIVE TREND - PREPARATION OF AN ARTICLE 78 (1) In comparing the HCR Calculation to the NYC billing, it was noted that NYC is over-billing Rochdale by approximately $800,000 to $1,000,000 per year since FY 2020. The Company is in the process of evaluating if an Article 78 is appropriate to proceed against the agencies to collect our approximately $5,000,000 in over-billing by NYC. (2) In the Shelter Rent Calculation only, the Budget reflected a Carrying Charge increase which increases the Shelter Rent Calculation. (3) The State has initiated legislation that will decrease to 5% the tax rate Power Plant Income from the current 10%. This will positively impact the calculation.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Bad Debt, Inventory Usage and Community Center Expenses For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027) Bad Debt Expense - Bad Debt Expense decreased due to the vacated arrears’ being $11 million and the Allowance for doubtful accounts at $14 million. Inventory Usage - The inventory usage account is the true up of the Inventory observation estimate of the year end inventory adjustment. Community Center - The community center expense decreased $(152,000) as compared to the Budget. This decrease in expense is related Porters & Maintenance personnel not being charged to the Community Center but they were budgeted for in the Community Center.
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027) Note: For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal 2027, these expenses were all in-line or lower than the Budget
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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Board, Election, Social Services, Bulletin and Committee Expenses For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (FY 2027) (NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Aged Accounts Payable
Rochdale Village Inc. Balance Sheet FY 2026 & FY 2027
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Rochdale Village Inc. Aged Accounts Receivables
(NOTE: We are still in the process of a software conversion. There are reclassifications and account mapping issues that will be resolved once the conversion is complete.)
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of HCR Reserve Balance Through July 2026
Note: The Balance of the HCR Reserves as of July 2026 is: 2,090,820.63
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Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Water Arrears & Payments
Note: 1 The chart shows (1) Line 1- the original water payable amount (2) Column A - Line 2 through 15 - the payments made to reduce the original payable and (3) Column C - the payments made for the current bills. We are current on ALL required payments.
Water and Sewer Payment Agreement Update
Update: August 2026:
As mentioned in the May 2026 Bulletin, Rochdale Village Inc. was to pay only the Power Plant balance of approximately $1.88 million in two installments. The first payment of $938,041 was paid on May 12, 2026, and the second payment of $1,030,398.37 was paid on June 26, 2026. In accordance with the agreement, DEP forgave $352,441.77 (25%) of the interest on all accounts. On July 16, 2026, DEP sent Rochdale an email confirming that the interest was forgiven. The agreement stated that payments for the paused accounts would be made over the 4 months from July 2026 to October 2026. Once those payments have been made, DEP will forgive another $352,411 of Interest. In July 2026, Rochdale Village made a payment of $852,774 which was in accordance with the DEP agreement. In August 2026, Rochdale made a payment of $891,788 which was in accordance with the DEP agreement. To further assure cooperators that Rochdale is current on ALL water payments, DEP sent the email below: From: Hendricks, Patrick Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:09 PM To: William Young Cc: Kramer, Albert; Mattarella, Vincent Subject: Rochdale Village Inc. Dear Mr. Young, As requested, this serves as confirmation that your payment agreements are current as per the settlement agreement dated June 30, 2026, that Rochdale Village Inc. and NYC DEP entered. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you wish further clarification. Thank you. Patrick Patrick Hendricks | Director | NYC Environmental Protection Collections Unit | Bureau of Customer Services
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State Senator James Sanders Jr. came out to enjoy the musical vibes.
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(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell / Isaiah Coleman).
The Annual Music Festival, brought to Rochdale Village by the Community Center Committee is an event that has a bit of something for everyone. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, cooperators had the opportunity to have their souls soothed with Gospel from the Lewis Anderson Band and Choir. On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Bos the Creator played smooth Jazz. Sunday, August 16, 2026, residents jammed with some Reggae from the Worla Roots Band, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, listeners were treated to R&B from the Mighty Kamm Band, and on Sunday, August 30th, Old and New School Hip Hop from various performers. People sang, danced, and enjoyed food and refreshments every Sunday this month. See you next year!
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE RESPONSE TO HCR FIELD VISIT 8/5/2026
the Board of Directors. As of this response, ensure that monthly reports are submitted on (8) Vacancy turnover rate: Finding – As f vacated arrears exceed $11 million. Over the time. 8/31/25, the vacancy rate was .07%. Housing company did not provide all requested To: Yelena Kopelyanova, Housing & Com- next six months, the Corporation’s goal is to collect or write off at least 30% of that bal- (6) Collection of rent and vacated arrears: information prior to, during, or after the ofmunity Renewal Specialist 2 ance. Accordingly, the Corporation will re- Finding – Based on available information, fice visit regarding the duration nor cost of From: Jean Hall, Board President quest DHCR approval to write off uncollect- housing company’s Collection Policy is not vacancies. Re: Reply – Office Visit 12/18/25 able arrears in accordance with 9 NYCRR consistently enforced. As of 8/31/25, 979 (approximately 30%) of current residents Reply: The housing company submitted the 1727.4.3. Dear Ms. Kopelyanova owed more than 1 month of carrying charges report to DHCR on December 12, 2025, and I am in receipt of the Site Visit report for 3) Vacancies: Finding: As of 8/31/25, the totaling $7,330,371.91. Housing company will ensure that all requested information 12/18/25. As the former management agent vacancy rate was 0.7%. Housing company reported that multiple residents utilize SC- from HCR is answered in a timely manner. is no longer in place at Rochdale Village, I did not provide all requested information RIE/DRIE, however, reportedly NYC is deworked with the current management team prior to, during, or after that Office Visit re- layed in approving renewals & rent increases Office Visit to address the issues cited. Below please find garding the duration nor cost of vacancies. – resulting in accruing arrears. Housing company reports utilizing 3 collection agencies (9) List of vendors who appear to be our replies: Reply: Management will make every effort to pursue arrears from residents that vacated owed unusually high, old or aged pay(1) Accounts Receivable (Residential and to submit all requested reports to HCR time- apartments. Housing company reports that ables; include dates and period of listed Commercial) Findings: As of 8/31/25, there ly. Management will submit a current report they have not attempted to obtain DHCR debts with managing entity explanation. approval to write-off vacated residents’ ar- Finding – The NYC Water Board is owed was $6,353,802.36 in arrears owed by 3,264 within the next 30 days. rears since 2018. Housing company should $16,126,989.33 as of 8/31/25. As of 8/31/25, current residents. Of those 977 (approximake every reasonable effort to find previ- the next highest payables owed by HC were: mately 30% (or 17% of all current residents) Previously Noted Items: ous tenants & collect arrears. If still unable 1. L&R General Corp: $2,983,816,67; 2. owed more than 2 months’ worth – totaling $7,328,954.11. The remaining 2,287 resi- (4) Roof flashing, drains, bulkheads: to collect, Housing company should request Genesys Construction Corp. $2,110,434.59; dents in arrears owed lest that two months’ Findings: Group 1; building 1 – the roof permission from DHCR to write off arrears 3. Nobel Mechanical Corp. $1,234,272.37; worth totaling $975,151.75. Housing com- fan near Stair C was not working; building as uncollectable accounts in accordance with 4. B. Keith Controls $682,654.73; 5. Kone Brooklyn $676,963.19. As of 8/31/25, the pany should enforce its Collection Policy. 3 – the large roof fan behind stair C was not 9NY CRR 1727.4.3. top 5 balances of aged payables owed by working; building 4 – Section C the fan loReply: The HCR 6/25/25 field visit report cated by the elevator mechanical room was Reply: For current tenant collections, the HC were: 1 . L7R General Construction was received only days before this report. not working. Management was notified and housing company will initiate collection Corp. $2,983,816.67 2. Genesys ConstrucRegrettably, the provisions and protocols subsequently confirmed that the fans were procedures once a shareholder becomes 30 tions Corp. $1,772,834.76; 3. Noble Mereferenced in that prior response have not fixed. Metal pegs are sticking out of the roof days delinquent. Under current practice, chanical Corp. $1,190,848.67; 4. B. Keith yet been implemented. However, the Corpo- and are causing a trip hazard. They should shareholders who reach 60 days of delin- Controls $638,741.73; 5. Kone Brooklyn ration recognizes the urgent need to improve be capped with bright-colored rubber/plas- quency are referred to legal counsel. Once $604,575.51. Housing company did not the collection of receivables and intends to tic caps, as they pose a trip hazard. In some a shareholder is deemed delinquent, housing provide all requested information prior to, privileges including parking and community during, or after the office visit regarding the implement new procedures to strengthen places the roof is spongy. duration of aged payables – only that they room rentals are revoked. oversight and accountability. These procewere more than 90 days overdue. dures will require monthly reports from each Reply: As indicated, management reconof the Corporation’s three landlord-tenant firms that the fans in Buildings 1, 3, and 4 The housing company retains three landlord attorneys, detailing the status of outstanding have been repaired and are operational. The tenant law firms to pursue arrears through Reply: The housing company received ascases and identifying accounts over $30,000 trip hazard caused by metal pegs protrud- Housing Court. While judges may be re- sistance from NYC Councilmember Ty for priority action. Internally, the Legal De- ing from the roof has also been repaired. A luctant to authorize evictions, counsel must Hankerson, which enabled the Corporation partment will ensure that notices are sent review was conducted, and the pegs were make clear that these individuals are share- to enter into a 10 year repayment agreement promptly to shareholders and commercial capped with bright-colored rubber/plastic holders in a cooperative, not renters, and that with NYC DEP. Under this agreement, if the tenants. The Board of Directors will receive caps. Management will evaluate the roof for continued nonpayment directly impacts the Corporation makes the required payments, quarterly updates regarding collection activ- any areas that are spongy and address those Corporation’s ability to meet its financial ob- NYC DEP will forgive approximately $1.4 million in interest. To date, the Corporation ligations. ity and progress, with the goal of reducing conditions accordingly. has made the first two payments, and NYC receivables by 2% to 3% each quarter. (4a) Rooftop equipment, antenna, cell At the direction of the Board of Directors, DEP has forgiven $352,441 in interest. (2) Vacated Arrears: Findings: As of tower, water tank (confirm updated test- management will take appropriate action re8/31/25 there were $9,387,416.67 in arrears ing report for Legionnaire’s disease): garding uncollectable accounts, submit pro- The Board has directed management to forfor 956 former residents. Housing company Findings: Management was advised to re- posed write offs for Board approval, and for- malize all vendor repayment arrangements reports utilizing 3 Collections Agencies to move unneeded (not in service) cables and ward all Board approved write offs to DHCR through written agreements rather than reas required. lying on verbal commitments. In addition, pursue arrears from residents that vacated antennas from the roofs of all buildings. General Counsel is working to structure a apartments. Housing company reports they have not attempted to obtain DHCR ap- Metal pegs, on the roofs of all buildings, (7) Billing accuracy: rent, surcharges, repayment agreement with L&R for the outproval to write-off vacated residents’ ar- that are inserted into the rooftop should be fees: Finding – Since the approved rent standing balance, as the vendor has initiated rears since 2018. Housing company should capped with bright-colored rubber/plastic increase became effective 11/1/25, some legal action. residents have complained about billing acmake every reasonable effort to find previ- caps as they pose a trip hazard. curacy. Housing company reported recent By establishing formal repayment agreeous tenants & collect arrears. If still unable to collect, housing company should request Reply: All unneeded cables and antennas transition to Yardi for financial management, ments, the Corporation can begin reducing permission from DHCR to write off arrears have been removed from the roofs of all and some resident accounts need to be rec- these long standing payables and strengthen its overall financial position. as uncollectable accounts in accordance with buildings. As previously stated, the metal onciled. pegs on the roofs have been capped with 9NYCRR 1727.4.3. bright-colored rubber/plastic caps to elimi- Reply: Despite the transition to Yardi, the (10) For excessive payables, describe housing company has not yet resolved sev- managing entity’s repayment plan, if any Reply: The HCR 6/25/25 field visit report nate trip hazards. eral outstanding issues related to shareholder (with response, management to provide was received days before this report. Therebilling statements. The primary concerns in- a written plan to address excessive payfore, the items and procedures mentioned in Financial Operation volve how the carrying charge increase was ables): Finding – During office visit, housthat reply have not yet been implemented by the Corporation. However, the response re- (5) Timely financial report submissions: applied and the need to separately itemize ing company reported there are not sufficient mains the same: the Corporation’s review of Finding – Housing company did not submit the water assessment fee that shareholders funds to pay excessive payables; their plan vacated arrears shows that a consistent busi- its monthly Financial Reports in a timely must pay due to prior management’s failure is to send its active vendors minimum payments to ensure continued goods/services. ness process must be established. Vacated manner for multiple months in 2025. DHCR to pay the water bill. Housing company had not provided written arrears files are currently sent to collection issues Notices of Non-Compliance to housThe Board will continue to direct manage- plan to address excessive payables. Housing attorneys each month; however, the Corpo- ing company in May & December 2025. ment to take all necessary steps to ensure company should prioritize paying current ration has not consistently requested DHCR approval to write off arrears deemed uncol- Reply: On December 12, 2025, all outstand- shareholders receive accurate, transparent, and past vendors to mitigate risks of potenlectable. Going forward, this review will be ing monthly financial reports were submitted and properly itemized billing information. tial liens & legal action. conducted semiannually in consultation with to DHCR. Going forward, management will
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ROCHDALE VILLAGE RESPONSE TO HCR FIELD VISIT Reply: Since Douglas Elliman assumed repayment. Management will make every the Corporation’s collection goals and cess moving forward. management in February 2026, multiple effort to respond to HCR requests for inforensure consistent enforcement going vendors have come forward reporting that mation. forward. Reply – As stated, Douglas Elliman, the new they are owed payments and that commitmanagement company, is committed to comments made by the former managing agent (14) Review petty cash accounts (who ap- (16) Review and list commercial and pro- plying with HCR’s procurement policies. were not honored. These disclosures raise proves the transactions). Finding – Hous- fessional leases, including any escalation significant concerns regarding the accuracy ing company did provide requested informa- clauses and step-ups. Finding – Housing (21) Where applicable, contract progress of the Corporation’s accounting for out- tion prior to issuance of this report. company did not provide requested informa- payments are approved by HCR. Finding – Housing company reported that various standing payables, including invoices that tion prior to issuance of this report. projects are proceeding – despite not having were never properly recorded. Reply – The department heads and/or senior management official for maintenance, pub- Reply – Attached please find Rochdale contracts and/or DHCR approval. Housing company reports paying vendors out of its All outstanding payables must be fully iden- lic safety, accounting, and community center Shopping Centers excel file. operating budget – without confirmation that tified, verified, and reconciled before a via- are authorized to review and approve petty (17) Review commercial arrears. Finding expenses would be approve by DHCR. ble written repayment plan can be developed cash accounts. – As of 8/31/25, there were 29 vendors with and implemented. Reply – The prior managing agent did not $615,058.55 in arrears. Accounts Receivable follow HCR guidelines requiring approval Paid Bills (15) Review and describe status of tenants Reply – Over the past several months, man- before initiating work on contracts. The new (11) Managing entity’s method of storing with arrears over one month. Finding – agement has proactively reduced the num- managing agent is committed to adhering to paid invoices (by month, vendor, other) Housing company did not provide requested ber of commercial vendors in arrears. As of all applicable HCR procedures and will obNote attachments to the invoice (i.e., check information prior to issuance of this report. June 2026, 10 commercial vendors remain in tain the necessary approvals before any constub, purchase order, packing slip, work Based on available information, housing arrears, with an outstanding balance of ap- tract work begins. ticket, other). Note the condition of files: company’s collection policy is not consis- proximately $184,000, representing 3.32% Finding – Housing company reported recent tently enforced. As of 8/31/25m there were of the total budget. Management will con- Property Management: transition to Yardi for financial management. 977 current residents (approximately 17% of tinue working to reduce these balances and Housing company did not provide requested total current residents) that owed more than strengthen collection efforts. (22) Financial Management. Finding – information prior to, during, or after the of- 1-month arrears – totaling $7,330,371.91. Housing company should enforce its collecHousing company should enforce their col- Other Income Categories: fice visit. tion policy for current residents & commerlection policy. cial tenants, pursue collections for vacated (18) Tenant charges. Finding – Housing residents & commercial tenants, and focus Reply – The transition to Yardi does not excuse the housing company’s failure to main- Reply – In an effort to ensure that the hous- company did not provide requested informa- on improving its accounts payable status. tain the required documentation for paid ing company improves its collection prac- tion prior to issuance of this report. Reply – Management will implement the invoices. The Board directs management tices the following will be implemented: to ensure that all invoices are supported by Reply by Controller: His response states, collection strategies described in the reproper documentation before any payment is • The housing company acknowledges “The Controller sent an email to HCR – sponse to Question 16 to ensure that the Colissued. that the Collection Policy was not con- Yelena & George to find out who they asked lection Policy is consistently enforced for sistently enforced because the prior for the tenant charges information from. I current residents and commercial tenants. (12) Note if any work that was contracted management process did not include was not aware that they did not get this in- These steps include timely notices, legal reout could also have or normally would sufficient oversight, follow-up, or ac- formation.” ferrals where appropriate, monthly reporting have been done by housing development by collection attorneys, senior management countability between management, the staff: Finding – Housing company did not Legal Department, and outside collec- The above response is unsatisfactory. The review, and regular reporting to the Board of provide requested information prior to issution attorneys. As a result, delinquent response should have addressed why the Directors. accounts were not always escalated in information requested was not submitance of this report. accordance with the policy’s required ted as required. In addition, the answer Management has also compiled a list of notice and legal referral timeline. should clarify if the information was sent deceased and vacated tenant accounts for Reply – The housing company’s position is that the contractors did not perform work • The current General Manager will meet and the date it was sent. And finally, go- which reasonable collection efforts have with each collection attorney to review ing forward requested information will be been exhausted. The total amount curthat could have been completed by in house all active arrears matters, identify delays submitted timely when requested. staff. The Board will review this assessment rently identified for potential write-offs is or deficiencies in case handling, and esand determine whether certain tasks should $3,629,000.00. The Accounting Department instead be assigned to housing development tablish expectations for timely enforce- (19) Parking. Finding – Residents are has been directed to prepare the supporting staff moving forward. charged $49.00 per month for reserved spots documentation required for Board review ment of the Collection Policy. • Management and the Legal Department in parking lots. Housing company did not and approval. This matter will be presented Review budget comparison with the manwill review the existing Collection Poli- provide all requested information prior to, to the Board of Directors at the August Legal and Management meeting. If approved, the aging entity, and explain discrepancies or cy to determine whether revisions or up- during or after the office visit. required resolution will be adopted by the cost overruns, if any (with response, mandates are necessary. Any recommended changes will be presented to the Board Reply – Please note that residents are charged Board, and the appropriate submission will agement to provide a written explanation of Directors for review, input, and con- a $45.00 monthly parking fee. The Board of be forwarded to HCR for concurrence. for discrepancies or overruns). Finding – Directors updated the parking policy, which Housing company did not provide requested currence. information prior to issuance of this report. • Going forward, collection attorneys will was reviewed by General Counsel, and the With respect to aged accounts payable, manbe required to provide monthly written Board voted to approve the updated policy. agement meets weekly to review outstanding collection reports to senior manage- This information was submitted to HCR on balances and prioritize payments. The ConReply – The budget comparison reports were submitted after the issuance of this field visit ment. These reports will identify the June 25, 2026. Management will make every troller has been directed to report each month report. The reports provided show the actual status of pending matters, actions taken, effort to submit any requested information on the amount that will be applied toward monthly expenditures compared to the apnext steps required, and any accounts to HCR in a timely manner upon request. reducing aged payables, and payment allo(Policy and Resolution are attached) requiring priority attention. proved budget for each line item. Going forcations will be adjusted as necessary based on available cash flow and vendor priorities. ward, management will submit these reports • Senior management will monitor comManagement’s current goal is to reduce aged on time each month and include a narrative pliance with the policy and will report Regulatory Compliance: payable balances by making an additional explanation for any significant variances. on collection activity and progress to payment of $150,000.00 per month toward the Board of Directors on a regular HCR Contract Compliance basis. This oversight will ensure that (20) Procurement policy is based on com- aged payables for the next six months. (13) Identify any expenditure that is inapdefault notices, follow-up notices, peti- petitive bids/proposals and in accordance propriate or unusual, and any that will require repayment to the housing develtions, and legal proceedings are initiated with HCR requirements. Finding – Hous- Compliance Management. Finding – timely when shareholders fail to resolve ing company acknowledged that have not Housing company should improve its comopment. Finding – Housing company did their arrears. not provide requested information prior to consistently complied with DHCR’s pro- pliance with DHCR regulations. • The Legal Department will be reviewed curement policies. A new Managing Agent issuance of this report. and assessed to determine whether began its contract on 3/1/26 (Note it is Reply – Douglas Elliman, the new managestaffing, assigned resources, and inter- 2/1/26). They reported being committed to ment company, is committed to complying Reply: Management is not aware of any inappropriate or unusual expenditure requiring nal procedures are sufficient to support complying with DHCR’s procurement pro- with DHCR regulations.
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out Against Crime, hosted by the Public Safety Committee on August 4, 2026, invited all to come out and have a fun night with rides, food, and games for all ages! It was a great night for all who came together in the name of keeping the community safe.
(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
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Family Day Rochdale Family Day was hosted by the Community Relations Committee on Saturday August 15, 2026 out on the grounds. Cooperators set up all over with tents, chairs, and their grills, enjoying the warm sunny day, music, games -- such as rollerskating and tug-o-war -- and more!
(Photo Credit: Isaiah Coleman).
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(l. to r.) Summer Camp Assistant Director Franklin Wilson, Jackie Love, S/P Rosetta Love (Founder of Angels of the Shield), and Camp Director Latoya Cole with campers who won a special raffle -- a total of $400 (split into 4 $50 gifts and 2 $100 cash gifts) to help them start the school year right!
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SUMMERC SUMMER C AMP HIGHLIGHTS
Community Center Director Julia Shaw receives her flowers.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
GIVEAWAY
With the first day of school just around the corner, it was time for the Annual Back 2 School Giveaway for Rochdale Village residents. The Youth Planning Committee (YPC) hosted their giveaway on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Children and guardians received supplies to help them get started on the right foot this school year.
(Photo Credit: Isaiah Coleman).
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ENTIRE SET OF BY-LAWS OF ROCHDALE VILLAGE, INC. ARTICLE I
Section 1. This Corporation is organized under and pursuant to the Limited-Profit Housing Companies Law of the State of New York, and with the approval of the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York. The object of the corporation is to construct and operate adequate, safe and sanitary housing accommodations in accordance with cooperative principles. Cooperative principles include, as a fundamental object, the Board of Directors being responsible to the cooperatorshareholders. ARTICLE II MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Section 1. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the corporation for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of other business of the corporation shall take place on the premises owned by the Corporation in the County of Queens on the first Tuesday in October of each year, at 8:00 P.M., if not a legal holiday, and if a legal or religious holiday, then on the next secular day following. The meeting will then recess to the next day for balloting for the Board of Directors elections, ByLaw Amendments and questions put to the stockholders on the election ballot. Written notice of the annual meeting shall be mailed to each shareholder entitled to vote, at such address as appears on the stock book, not less than ten nor more than fifty days prior to the date of the meeting. No later than December of each year, each shareholder shall receive one copy of the Financial Statement of Rochdale Village, Inc. In addition, each shareholder shall receive one unabridged copy of the outside auditor’s annual “Memorandum of Internal Control Matter’s report. Section 2. Special Meetings. Special Meetings of the stockholders for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the President and shall be called by the President or Secretary within sixty days at the request in writing of a majority of the Board of Directors, or at the request in writing of 25% of the stockholders who shall require the Secretary or other officer, of the Corporation to give notice of such Meeting. Written notice of such special meeting and the object thereof shall be mailed to each stockholder entitled to vote at such address as appears on the stock book not less than ten nor more than fifty days prior to the date of the meeting. Section 3. Quorum. The usual quorum for Meetings shall be the presence in person, or by proxy, of one-third of the holders of the outstanding stock entitled to vote, but a lesser number may adjourn the meeting from time to time without notice other than an announcement at the meeting in which the requisite number of stockholders shall not be present. Section 4. Voting. At all Meetings of the stockholders, all questions, the manner of deciding which is not specifically regulated by statute, shall be determined by a vote of the majority of the stockholders present,
either in person or by proxy, at the meeting, except that voting for Directors shall be by plurality of those voting. Each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote for any and all purposes regardless of the number of shares held by such holder. All voting shall be viva voce except voting for election of Directors or for questions or By-Laws or as otherwise prescribed by statute.
Section 5. Voting Supervision. All voting at Shareholder=s meetings shall be organized, supervised and conducted by the Board of Directors or by an election committee appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors. Included in the duties of the election committee ( or of the Board of Directors if no election committee has been appointed) shall be the supervision of election campaigns; the preparation, printing and distribution of the ballots and notices; the post of notice; the printing of an election edition of the Bulletin which shall include but not be limited to names and resumes of candidates in alphabetical order, By-Law Amendments, propositions and questions and a copy of the proposed ballot; and the supervision of orderly voting. No candidate for election or re-election shall serve on the election committee. The Board of Directors may by resolution adopt regulations governing election campaigns and voting in order to assure fairness with respect thereto. Section 6. Proxies. Stockholders shall be permitted to vote by proxy at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, and proxies shall be counted toward a quorum. ARTICLE III DIRECTORS Section 1 (a) . The number of directors shall not be less than three nor more than fifteen as the stockholders at the annual meeting in each year, or at a special meeting called for that purpose, or as the directors at any meeting called for that purpose, shall determine. One additional director may be designated by the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York. In the absence of fraud or bad faith, said additional director appointed by the Commissioner shall not be personally liable for the debts, obligations or liabilities of the corporation. Section l(b). Board of Directors shall be elected for three year terms and until their successors are elected. Elections for the Board of Directors shall be conducted by machine, paper and/or proxy balloting as determined by the rules and regulations set by the Board of Directors. The balloting for Board of Director Members shall be conducted commencing the morning following the commencement of the annual stockholders meeting, between the hours of 6 A.M. and 9 P.M. and if not a legal holiday. If it is a legal holiday, then on the next secular day following. Section 1 (c). No person shall be eligible to run for the Board of Directors unless they are a stockholder and primary resident of the corporation and in addition, no person may serve as a Director, if they do not continue to be a stockholder
and maintain Rochdale Village as their primary residence, excluding the designee of the Commissioner of Housing. “Primary residence” means the place of domicile, as defined in Black’s Law Dictionary, and, additionally, that such person lives in his/ her respective apartment unit for at least ten months of the calendar year. Acceptable types of proof of primary residence shall be as follows: bank statements bearing address, driver’s license (if any), most recent federal tax return and an affidavit signed by such Director affirming that Rochdale is his/her primary residence as defined above. All Directors must be current in their carrying charges at the time of being nominated and after they are elected to the Board of Directors must remain current with no arrears greater than 60days, or they must give up their seat as elected Board members. The Manager shall report to the Board any Board member that is delinquent in their carrying charges for more than 60-days at a Legal & Management meeting and unless cured within 10-days of notice, the Director automatically shall lose their seat on the Board. Court Stipulations entered into in non-payment landlord and tenant or other proceedings will not cure a director who is delinquent. Section 1 (d) Any person removed from the Board of Directors whether by Court action or by an automatic disqualification or by action of stockholders or by Board action or for any other reason, shall be forever ineligible to hold off ice as a Director of Rochdale Village or be employed in any capacity by Rochdale Village, Inc. Section 1 ( e) . A sample ballot and/ or fact sheet containing the names of all Board of Director candidates, by-law amendments, propositions and questions, shall be mailed to all cooperators, along with the official notice of the Annual Stockholders Meeting and it shall also be published in the September election edition of the Rochdale Village Bulletin. Section l(f). A candidate for a seat on the Board of Directors may withdraw his/her nomination by signed notice received by management no later than 12 noon the day before the scheduled stockholder’s meeting.
Section 1 (g). Term Limits for Directors: a. Term Limits. No person may be elected to more than three consecutive full threeyear terms, and no person may serve for more than nine consecutive years, as a member of the Board of Directors; provided, however, that, (1) if a Director serves three terms (including one or more partial vacancy terms) totaling less than nine years, such Director may be elected to and serve a fourth full or vacancy term, even though the term may be extended after nine consecutive years, and (2) a Director who has been appointed by the Board (based on current election policy procedures) to fill an unexpired term of a Director caused by a vacancy may complete that term as well as no more than three consecutive additional full three year
terms.
b. For the purposes of computing the nineyear consecutive period of Board service, if a Board member resigns after serving a period of 19 months or more, this service shall count as a full term. c. A person who becomes ineligible to be elected to the Board of Directors by reason of the term limit set forth in this section, shall be eligible to again be elected to the Board of Directors after the passage of a three-year period that commences on the date of the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation at which such person’s last term to which he/she was elected as a Director would have ended, whether or not such person actually served to the end of his/her term, and ends at the next following annual meeting of shareholders, at which meeting such person shall again be eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors. d. In the event that a Director resigns or otherwise ceases to serve as a Director before the date on which the Director’s term of office is scheduled to end, then for the purposes of this section, even though the Director has not served his/ her full term of office, the calculation of such Director’s consecutive terms and years served shall include the full term of office from which the Director resigned or ceased to serve if the Director served for a period of 19 months or more. e. Computation of the foregoing term limits shall apply and begin from the beginning of a person’s first consecutive term as a Director, provided that the provisions in this Section, as enacted, shall not reduce the then-current term of office of any Director who shall be serving when the amendment adopting the term limits set forth in paragraph (a) of the Section. Section 2 Removal of Directors. (a) Responsibility to the Public. Members of the Board of Directors bear a high public responsibility since they have elected to operate under a state-aided program and to effectuate public policy by encouraging the building and operating of housing projects for families of moderate income. (b) Responsibility to Cooperators. Members of the Board of Directors have an obligation to cooperators of their project. Cooperators will seek and demand the most economical operation of the development in order to obtain the lowest possible carrying charge. The Board must meet this demand without endangering the long-term interest of the project, minimizing its essential services or impairing proper maintenance. (c) Disclosure of Information. Members of the Board of Directors have access to a considerable amount of information. Such information should be held in the strictest confidence and should not be disclosed to any person except insofar as it has a direct bearing on the business of the Corporation and except to persons duly authorized to receive such information. (d) Conflict of Interest. Members of the
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ENTIRE SET OF BY-LAWS OF ROCHDALE VILLAGE, INC.
Board of Directors shall make every effort to avoid contracts or other transactions for materials or services which may involve a possible conflict of interest. Prior disclosure must be made to the Di vision of Housing and Community Renewal and to the Board of Directors by any Board Member who has a direct or indirect interest in a business, which proposes to participate at any stage of a transaction which may lead to the providing of materials or services to the Corporation. (e) Authority. Each Board Member must recognize that his or her authority is limited to the oversight of the well-being of the cooperative as a whole.
(f) Good Faith. Each Board Member shall perform his or her duties, including his or her duties as a member of any committee of the Board of Directors upon which he or she may serve, in good faith and with that degree of care which an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances. (g) No Greater Rights. Each Board Member must recognize that except when the Board of Directors is acting in its formal capacity, no Board Member may exercise rights that are any greater than any other shareholder within the cooperative unless those rights have been specifically delegated to the individual Board Member by the Board of Directors as a whole. (h) Loyalty & Care. Each Board Member must recognize and carry out his or her statutory duties of loyalty and care to the Corporation and to the cooperators it serves and that such duties are utmost and paramount and supersede any conflicting individual opportunity. (i) Malfeasance. Acts of malfeasance by members of the Board of Directors shall mean wrongful conduct that affects, interrupts or interferes with the performance of official duties or adversely affects the Corporation. (j) Automatic Removal. Any Director found guilty of a criminal act related to his or her position on the Board of Directors shall be deemed to have automatically vacated his office as Director. In such case, upon advice of counsel, the Board of Directors shall immediately institute appropriate proceedings to recover the unauthorized disbursements. Rochdale Village shall not pay directly or reimburse the said Director for any legal fees or costs incurred in connection with the matter for which he was found guilty. (k) Notice. Except for Automatic Removal under Article 3 Section 2 ( j) , no Director shall be removed by the Board of Directors from office unless a writ ten notice of his intended removal is sent to him by certified mail, return receipt requested and regular mail. Said notice must be signed by an officer of the Corporation; clearly set forth the grounds for removal; notify the Director of the date, time and place for the meeting at which his removal will be voted upon; notify the Director of his right to appear before the Board of Directors and offer testimony on his behalf
and in mitigation of his actions; clearly notify the Director that if the Board votes against him he may be removed from office. The notice must be mailed to the Director’s home of record, as set forth in the Corporation’s books and records, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which his removal is to be considered.
(1) Removal Procedure. The removal of a Director for cause by the Board of Directors may be initiated at an Executive Session of a meeting of the Board of Directors by motion made at the meeting. The Director moving for removal shall provide information to the Board for review, upon which the Board shall make a determination, by a majority vote of whether to formally request the accused Board member to respond to the allegation that he/she has violated his/her fiduciary to the Corporation. If the members of the Board of Directors determine that there is sufficient evidence to formally request the affected Board member to respond to the charges, the Board shall schedule a subsequent Board meeting in Executive Session to be held not more than twenty (20) business days following the initial Board meeting to discuss the issue of removal. The affected Board member shall be given the required written notice of the upcoming meeting to discuss removal and at such meeting be given full and fair opportunity to be heard on the issue before the Board of Directors. The affected Board member shall have the right at his/her option to have the meeting held in public. (m) Majority Vote. Any Director may be removed from the Board of Directors for cause by affirmative vote of the entire Board of Directors. (n) (1) Other Causes for Removal. The Board of Directors, by majority vote of the entire Board, shall declare vacant the office of a Director who knowingly directs or in any way causes disbursement of corporate funds without prior Board approval (unless such direction is made in the usual and normal conduct of business of Rochdale Village); when he is found to be of unsound mind by a court of competent jurisdiction; when he is convicted of a felony; when he is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or within 30 days after notice of his election, if he does not accept the office either in writing or by attending a meeting of the Board of Directors and fulfill such other requirements of qualification as the By-Laws may specify and as shall from time to time be duly established by the Board of Directors. (2) Absences. The Board of Directors, by majority vote, may declare vacant the office of the Director when he has been absent from four (4) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors, or when he has been absent from five (5) out of six (6) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors; and such absences have not been duly excused by a majority of the Board. (3) Residence. The Board of Directors, acting through the President, must, upon receipt or knowledge, declare vacant the
office of a Director when he is found to no longer be a resident of Rochdale Village. For the purposes of this section a Director is no longer a resident when any one or more of the following events shall occur: (1) he surrenders his occupancy agreement/ proprietary lease; (2) he surrenders his stock certificate; (3) he sells his certificate; (4) his primary residence is no longer Rochdale Village; (5) he has vacated his unit at Rochdale Village (6) the ocurrence of any other event that would clearly demonstrate that he is no longer a resident at Rochdale Village. (o) The Board of Directors may not remove a Director without cause. Section 2(b). Vacancies. Any vacancies occurring on the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, with the exception of the Director who is the designee of the Commissioner of Housing of the State of New York, shall be filled by the Board of Directors. The aforesaid vacancy shall be filled through the appointment of a Director, approved by a majority of the then existing Board. The appointed Director shall serve for the balance of the term of the vacancy and until his/her successor is elected or appointed. Section 3. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held on the fourth Monday of each month or if on a religious or legal holiday, on a date chosen by a majority of the Board. Such meetings may be canceled by a majority of the Board for good cause shown. Special meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the President or any two members of the Board. All meetings will be held in Rochdale Village. All Board of Directors and Committee meetings shall be conducted according to parliamentary procedure specifically where the by-laws are silent or ambiguous, then Robert’s Rules of Order shall apply. Board meetings shall be recorded by a Court Certified Stenographer. Section 4. Notice of Meetings and waiver of notice. Notice of each meeting, stating the time, place and objects thereof shall be given by mailing at least 48 hours before such meeting or by telegraphing or overnight mail at least 24 hours before such meeting, a copy of such notice addressed to each director at his last known post office address. Notice may be waived in writing by any director. Any meeting may be validly held without notice, at which every director shall be present, or if those directors who are absent waive notice.
In addition to any notice requirement stated above, notice of Board of Directors Meetings shall be conspicuously posted in all buildings at least 24 hours before such Meetings. Following the roll call at all regular and special board Meetings, the board shall certify, for the record, that proper notice of the said meeting was sent/ mailed/or delivered to all board members, posted on all residential bulletin boards and management office reception area, sent to the Rochdale House Congress President, and to all other House Congress
executive board members, as proscribed, in this section. Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of the members present and voting at any meeting of the Board shall, in the presence of a quorum, decide its action. Abstentions shall count towards a quorum, but will not count in any other way. Section 6. Executive Committee. The Board may elect from among its members an Executive Committee, consisting of not less than four nor more than seven directors, which shall include the President, Vice presidents, the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Chairman of the Board. Any vacancy occurring in the Executive Committee shall be filled by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors from time to time shall prescribe. The director who is the designee of the Commissioner of Housing shall, at all times, be entitled to be a member of the Executive Committee. Section 7. Other Committees. The Board of Directors may from time to time appoint committees with such powers and duties as it shall determine. Such committees may include cooperators other than Board members. The Board shall nominate a specific person to head a specific committee, who may be a cooperator other than a Board member, except for the Budget and Legal & Management Committees, which must have Board members as heads, which nomination shall be subject to Board Approval. Section 8. Duties and Powers. The Board of Directors shall have the entire charge of the property, interests, business and transactions for the conduct of its Meetings and management of the corporation as it may deem proper, not inconsistent with law or these By-Laws, or the Declaration of Purposes as stated in ARTICLE I. It is therefore, incumbent upon the Board of Directors to inform and advise the cooperator-shareholder of its on-going activities and decisions in a regular systematic manner. The Board of Directors shall conduct a roll call vote on all resolutions, motions, budgetary/financial matters and commercial lease approvals and renewals. All commercial leases and renewals are subject to the Board’s advice and consent. A voice or general consent vote can be taken on non-monetary business or on monetary business up to $10,000.00. Among the Board’s various duties shall be insuring that verbatim or electronic minutes are taken at all board and stockholder’s meetings. In order to foster the cooperative principals of the corporation and aid in communication by the Board to the Cooperators, the Board shall use its best efforts to schedule quarterly information meetings in each of the groups circles and further provide periodic availability of Management and staff to the cooperators either in the community rooms or in the
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ENTIRE SET OF BY-LAWS OF ROCHDALE VILLAGE, INC.
circles.
A Board member having an interest in a commercial lease, or who has a member of his immediate family who has an interest in a commercial lease, may not vote on any matters or resolutions regarding, issuance, approval, renewal, etc., affecting the lease. The Board may conduct a vote on a motion by telephone provided that the President certifies that the issue is one that cannot await the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting and further provided that at least a majority of all Board Members vote in the affirmative for the motion. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for publishing an updated set of Rochdale Village, Inc. ‘s by-laws in the monthly Rochdale Village Bulletin, in August of each year. The results of all telephone votes taken by the Rochdale Board of Directors shall be read into the verbatim minutes at the first regular board meeting following that vote. ARTICLE IV OFFICERS Section 1. Election. The Board of Directors at its first meeting after the election of directors in each year shall elect from its number a President, and shall also elect a Vice President, a Secretary and Treasurer. It may elect an Assistant Secretary and an Assistant Treasurer, and such other officers as, in its discretion the needs of the corporation may from time to time require. Section 2. Term of Office. All officers of the corporation shall be elected to hold their respective offices during the pleasure of the Board of Directors, and any vacancy occurring in the office the President, VicePresident, Treasurer or Secretary or any other office shall be filled by majority vote of the Board of Directors. Section 3. President. The President, in the absence of the Chairperson of the Board, shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall act as Chairperson and call to order all meetings of the Stockholders. Subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Directors, the President shall have the general management of the affairs of the Corporation and perform all duties incidental to his office, but in no event shall he enter into any binding contracts or agreements without the express approval of the Board of Directors. Section 4. Vice President. The VicePresident shall, in the absence, disability or incapacity of the President, have the powers and perform the duties of the President, and those which the Board of Directors may assign to him from time to time. Section 5. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Meetings of the directors and stockholders; shall attend to the serving of the notices of the Meetings of the directors and stockholders; shall affix the seal of the corporation to such certificates, documents and papers as may require it, except that from time to time the
Board of Directors may direct such seal to be affixed by any other officer or officers; shall have charge of the stock certificate book and of such other books and papers as the Board of Directors may direct; shall attend to such correspondence as may be assigned to him, and shall perform all the other duties incidental to his office and those which the Board of Directors may from time to time designate. Section 6. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the corporation and shall have the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the corporation shall deposit the same in the name of the corporation in such bank or banks as the directors may designate. He may be required by the Board of Directors to give such bonds as it shall determine for the faithful performance of his duties. Section 7. Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Treasurer shall respectively, in the absence, disability or incapacity of the officer to whom he is an assistant, have the powers and perform the duties of such officer, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned them from time to time by the Board of Directors. They may be required by the Board of Directors to give such bonds as it shall determine, for the faithful performance of their duties. Section 8. Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Board shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the President and shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors. Section 9. Other Officers. Other officers and members of the Board of Directors shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be assigned to them from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Section 10. Removal of Officers. A majority vote of all Directors will be sufficient to remove officers of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee members. ARTICLE V OPERATION OF THE PROJECT AS A COOPERATIVE Subject to the provisions of the statute, the corporation will operate the project as a cooperative, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Housing and in accordance therewith shall pay, or allow as and when determined by the Board of Directors, after the payment of obligations, expenses, taxes, and assessments, or after making suitable provision therefore, a rebate or rebates of rent to each cooperator in proportion to the rental payments made by him during the period in respect of which such rent rebate or rebates are allowed or paid. The monthly rentals paid by the cooperators shall be deemed to be payment on account of their annual rental obligation, which shall be finally determined by the Board of Directors in the light of each year’s operating expenses, subject, however, in all respects to the Approval of the Commissioner of Housing.
ARTICLE VI SIGNATURE OF INSTRUMENTS
Checks, notes, drafts and orders for the payment of money and obligations of the corporation, and all contracts, mortgages, deeds and other instruments, except as otherwise in these by-laws provided, shall be signed by such officer, officers, individual or individuals as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate. ARTICLE VII CAPITAL STOCK Section 1. Certificates. Certificates of stock shall be numbered and issued in consecutive order, shall be signed by the President or the Vice-President and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, and sealed with the seal of the corporation, and in appropriate books or record shall be registered the name of the person owning the shares represented by each certificate, the number of such shares and the date of issue. Section 2. Transfers. (a) No shares of this corporation shall at any time be sold, assigned, hypothecated, alienated or transferred in any respect whatsoever by any stockholder to any person or corporation so long as this corporation or such person or corporation as may be designated by the corporation is willing to purchase such shares of stock and to pay the par value of such shares of stock, unless this corporation or such person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation consents in writing in each case to said sale, hypothecation, alienation or transfer. (b) In order to ascertain whether this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation is willing to purchase any shares, the person proposing to transfer shares shall give notice in writing to this corporation that he desires to transfer the said shares. Such notice shall constitute this corporation an agent for the sale of such share to this corporation or to such person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation. (c) If this corporation, within a period of ninety (90) days after the receipt of such notice, indicates its willingness or the willingness of such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation, to purchase said shares and shall give notice thereof in writing to the retiring shareholder, the latter shall be bound within thirty ( 30) days thereafter to transfer such shares to this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation upon payment and receipt of the price herein provided. (d) Upon the expiration of said ninety (90) days, if the retiring shareholder be not notified of the willingness of this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation to purchase his shares, the said retiring shareholder shall have the right to sell or to offer for sale his said shares to
any person or persons willing to buy them, except that if the said shareholder does not exercise the right granted herein to sell to any person willing to purchase within a period six months after his right to do so has accrued, then and in that event said retiring shareholder must again notify the corporation of his intent to transfer his shares and he shall again be bound by the provisions of Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this ARTICLE VII. (e) If in any case the retiring shareholder, after becoming bound to sell, convey or transfer his shares to this corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation, defaults in transferring said shares, this corporation or such other corporation as may be designated by this corporation shall, after notice to and approval by the Commissioner of Housing, hold the purchase money in trust for the retiring share-holder or his executors, administrators or assigns, and shall substitute the name of the purchaser upon the books of the company in place of the name of the retiring shareholder. After the name of the purchaser has been entered on the books of the corporation in the exercise of the aforesaid powers, the validity of the proceedings shall not be questioned by any person and the corporation or such other person or corporation as may be designated by this corporation shall be deemed and taken to be the owner of such shares. Section 3. Anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding, no shares in this corporation shall at any time be sold, assigned, hypothecated, alienated or transferred in any respect whatsoever by the shareholder unless he at the same time transfers as a unit all shares owned or held by him at that time. Section 4. The corporation shall have a lien upon the shares of stock of any shareholder and upon all moneys due and owing by the corporation to any shareholder for any and all debts owed to the corporation by such shareholder. The directors may refuse to approve a transfer of any shares upon which the corporation has such a lien. Section 5. As used in this Article the words, “shares of stock” shall include any interest in the corporation, and the “shareholders” shall include the owner or holder of any such interest. ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS The By-Laws of the Corporation may be amended, repealed or altered, in whole or in part at any meeting of the Board of Directors by a vote of 2/3 of the entire existing Board or at a meeting of the Shareholders by a majority vote of all existing shareholders. ARTICLE IX SEAL The seal of the corporation shall be circular in form and shall bear the name of the corporation, the words “Corporate Seal”, the year of incorporation, and the words “New York” as follows:
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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!
Orientation Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes Date: 8/15/26 Time: 8:00am Held at Location: Club Lounge Chairperson: Letisha Azizah - Chairperson Planned Agenda • Discuss Orientation Packet Meeting began @ 9:00 am Announcements N/A Discussion: Notes from topics discussed during the meeting: 1. The Occupancy Agreement was reviewed and discussed in full detail. 2. It was explained that attendees are no longer renters and wereprovided with an overview of what
it means to be Rochdale Villageshareholders. 3. The process and next steps following payment of the equity contribution were discussed. 4. Gas-only appliances and television mounting requirements, including drilling restrictions, were reviewed. Attendees were instructed to contact the group office so a staff member can identify approved locations for mounting televisions. 5. Moving items and moving out were discussed and what they need to have a successful move-in. a. A permit is needed for moving in and moving out. They must contact the office at least 24-48 prior. I suggested they submit a request 7 days prior to moving. There is no same day permits is-
sued. 6. We discussed all the activities that occur in the community center. 7. We discussed the social media pages for shareholders. 8. Succession was discussed and shareholders were told to read it thoroughly. 9. Payment dates were discussed and where you can drop off or pay online. 10. Maintenance a. Powerplant was discussed. b. What to do in case of an emergency. c. Utilities were discussed. d. Trash removal and after-hours removal. RECOMMENDATIONS Once a month, a board member should
attend the sessions. Upcoming Events: N/A. NEXT MEETING: N/A Meeting ended at 9:30 an
Chairperson, Letisha Azizah.
Attendance 6 Scheduled only 3 were in attendance Minutes submitted by: Lestiah Azizah
Senior Citizen Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes Date: 8/5/26 Time: 10:00am Location: Grand Ballroom Chairperson: Jean Hall Co-Chair Clara Sheppeard
Chairperson, Jean Hall.
PLANNED AGENDA: 1. The State of Rochdale Village 2. Open ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Month of August there will be music every Sunday at 5pm In front of the community center – celebrating our annual Music Festival! • Tuesday – August 4, 2026 – celebrate National Night Out • Saturday – August 15, 2026 – celebrate Family Day DISCUSSION: Chair JH gave the following overview: Maintenance Department which accounts for the largest portion of our budget; in 2025 we spent 26.1 million dollars – which was an increase of 3 million dollars from the previous year. Current staffing estimated to be 190
workers represented by Local 32BJ. Our maintenance staff includes handymen, grounds crew, porters, compactor crew, group managers (5 groups), one administrative assistant for all groups (decentralized structure)
mately 100 and they are represented by SOBBA union. Our staffing shifts are: 8:00AM – 4:00PM 4:00PM – 12:00AM 12:00AM – 8:00AM
What good maintenance service should consist of: • Timely response to work orders • Preventive maintenance (not just reactive repairs) • Clear communication with residents • Consistent staffing in each group • Accountability and performance tracking • Safe, clean grounds and wellmaintained common areas • Efficient trash removal and recycling management • Strong supervision and training for all 32BJ staff
What should good public safety consist of: • Fully staffed shifts to ensure coverage • Visible patrols in buildings, malls, and grounds • Rapid response to incidents • Strong communication with residents • Community-orientated policing • Training in de-escalation, senior sensitivity, emergency response • Partnership with NYPD and local agencies
Current Challenges in Maintenance department: • Decentralized management: one admin assistant for each group and one group manager for each group • Aging infrastructure • High demand for repairs • Need for better technology (work order tracking, communication) Public Safety Department has a serious staffing shortage. Currently we have 65 officers should be at approxi-
Current Challenges in Public Safety: • Understaffing • High call volume • Need for modern technology (cameras, dispatch upgrades) Power Plant is our lifeline. The workers are represented by Local 94. Why is the power plant so important: • Provides heating, cooling, and hot water for all 20 buildings • Ensures energy reliability • Supports compliance with NYC energy regulations • Critical during extreme weather
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Highly skilled engineers and operators
Commercial Entities at Rochdale Village are important because: • Provide essential services (food, pharmacy, banking, retail) • Create convenience for seniors • Generate revenue that supports the cooperative • Increase property value and community stability Upcoming Additions: • Telsa 40 charging stations (modernization, revenue, visibility) • Bojangles Chicken (new dining option, foot traffic) Chair JH, gave out a Rochdale Village Community Report Card – here are some of the highlights from the feedback received: Score: A = Excellent / B = Good / C = Fair / D = Needs Improvement / F = Unsatisfactory Overall Satisfaction: A=2 B = 18 C=7 D=6 F=4 Total 37 (2 did not answer) There were 106 persons in atten-
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Senior Citizen Committee dance – 39 filled out the questionnaire which represents 37% of those present. •
Will compile remarks made and go
over with both management and the board. This will be an ongoing evaluation model. UPCOMING EVENTS:
N/A NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Meeting ended at: 12:15 p.m. Attendance:106 We collected a total of $355,00 Minutes submitted by:Jean Hall - Chair
ANNOUNCING VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK
September 13 - September 19, 2026
Rochdale Village is a community built on service — and at the center of that service are our volunteers. Whether they serve as committee members, keyholders, or dedicated helpers behind the scenes, these individuals give their time, their ideas, and their energy to strengthen our cooperative. They are the lifeline of our community, showing up not because they have to, but because they care. Being of service in Rochdale Village means choosing to invest in something larger than oneself. It means stepping forward to help shape the future of our cooperative, supporting neighbors, and contributing to the shared responsibility that makes Mitchell Lama living unique. Service is not only an action — it is a commitment, a mindset, and a reflection of the values that keep our community strong, safe, and connected. Recognition of these remarkable individuals is long overdue. The Board of Directors is proud to announce Volunteer Recognition Week, a time dedicated to honoring all committee members and keyholders for their contributions to Rochdale Village. From September 13 through September 19, 2026, we will celebrate the people who give their time so generously and help move our cooperative forward. To cap off this special week, we will host a Sip and Paint Brunch on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Grand Ballroom from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event is our way of saying thank you — a moment to relax, enjoy, and celebrate the spirit of service that makes Rochdale Village extraordinary. We will also be taking group photos of all committees and keyholders. Your Committee Chair will contact you with details about your scheduled photo time. These photos will serve as a lasting tribute to the volunteers who continue to uplift our community. If you wish to attend the Sip and Paint Brunch, you may sign up in the Board Office or confirm your attendance by emailing Keloi@rochdalevillage.com. When signing up, please indicate the committee you serve on or the building community where you are a keyholder. Attendance will be available to the first 250 committee members and keyholders. Volunteer Recognition Week is more than an event — it is a celebration of the heart of Rochdale Village. To all who serve: thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your unwavering commitment to our cooperative. Your service matters, and we honor you.
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Synopsis of Cooperator’s Session - for July 27, 2026 board meeting
Chair Dr. Althea Hicks called the cooperators’ session to order at place when there is an issue, why does the onus fall on the cooperator and none on the corporation? 7:02 PM. Question: I have lived in Rochdale Village for 46 years and I am Suggestion: Let the key access shift to public safety. Room mainwondering, can anybody explain to me what happened to the pride tenance should be shifted to maintenance department. Centralization and automation should be put in place to level the field. we used to have as villagers? Response: Keyholders are volunteers from the buildings. There are many buildings that have zero problems. However, when an issue is raised, the keyholders are contacted and the issue is addressed. The rules and regulations regarding the building community rooms have been revised. They were read and approved Mud from where they cut the grass and it comes under the tarp by in a keyholders’ meeting, and they were read and approved by the overhangs, the scaffolding, mud over there, leaves over there, directors in the legal and management meeting. The full board will take a vote, then the revised procedures will go to the HCR flowers, grass, weeds over there. What happened? for approval. Response: When you reported on the condition of the grounds, I contacted the Grounds Supervisor and the area was cleaned. It Comment: We are held subject to the availability of individuals should be noted that much of the condition with the mud was due and that is unacceptable. to the heavy rain and the wind and water pushed the leaves to one Response: Keyholders are volunteers, they post their availability area. for your contact on the bulletin boards. Keyholders have the op** A back and forth regarding whether it was mud in the area took tion to work with their fellow keyholders if they are unavailable or place – Maintenance Director stated the area will be inspected the need assistance. Your comments will be taken under advisement. next day.*** Question: Shareholder placed a statement on the record regardQuestion: Does security make sweeps on the side of building 11, ing no resolution to the erroneous violation charges placed on the where the laundry room is? There is a stairwell where no one is shareholder’s account. What are the board approved and sharesupposed to go down but they sit there and drink, smoke marijua- holder acknowledged procedures for violation disputes? Were na and I do not care that it is legal I do not want the fumes rising those procedures followed regarding my situation? I am requesting that the board direct management to remove the disputed charge, to the top and coming into my apartment, it’s not fair. correct my ledger and refer the matter to HCR for independent review. Response: Public Safety will address the loitering in that area. Building 11 is clean but the grounds are horrible. There are liquor bottles, water bottles, baby food bottles, marijuana, bamboo paper packages, bread, cucumbers, foil paper, plastic cups, snack packages, potato chip packages, all kinds of stuff.
Question: My question is regarding the board members present Response: The shareholder referred the matter to HCR which at board meetings. Is there anything in the bylaws and regulations prompted involvement of General Counsel. Your issues were adthat stipulate that a board member should appear in person at least dressed in my correspondence. four times out of the year at the board meetings? Note: There was no resolution during this exchange. The shareResponse: No that is not in the by-laws their physical presence. holder contends the charge is bogus and should be removed. The Since we have hybrid meetings board members have the option to shareholder wants to know where this matter can be heard if there is a disagreement with General Counsels position. attend the meetings virtually. Comment: I think that should be part of the bylaws. They shouldn’t Question: Last month during a disagreement with a board memrun for the board if they don’t want people to know who they are. ber I was called a liar. I am asking for an apology because it was totally unnecessary and totally inappropriate and wrong response. We cannot see their faces when they are on Zoom. Response: That can be submitted as a by-law amendment for our Response: You will not receive an apology because you lied. In fact, you failed to provide the full story of what actually took place. upcoming October 2026 board elections. You harassed the Board Executive Assistant because the listing of Question: The way the room space for rentals of the building com- committee members was not in alphabetical order. Your behavior munity rooms is antiquated. It should be automated and central- required the employee to reach out to the Assistant General Manized. Despite a contract only the cooperator is held to rules. Why ager for help. are the community room rentals contingent on who the keyholder happens to be? Why is there no uniformity, checks and balances, No further questions the cooperators’ session ended at 7:30PM. how are keyholders selected, what are the recourse procedures in
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Rochdale Village Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions - July 27, 2026
R12-26: Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Seconded by: Keysha Beasley WHEREAS, issues have arisen regarding the appropriate use of the building community rooms available to shareholders; and WHEREAS, the Board seeks to clarify and clearly document the rules, procedures and governance under which the rooms are utilized, including the proper protocols for those parties authorized to grant access; and WHEREAS, the Building Community Room Use Policy is subject to the review and approval by the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (“HCR”), and any Board action is therefore contingent upon HCR ratification; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors, hereby approves and adopts the Building Community Room Use Policy as submitted, to become effective upon HCR approval. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Allison Saunders Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Janine Cross Vanessa Duah Cody Hamblin Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Sheila McKenzie Lisa Stark Nine for, Six absent; motion passes. R14-26: Moved by: Anthony Diggs Seconded by: Keysha Beasley WHEREAS, Over the past several years, there have been ongoing discussions regarding the need to update and modernize the current Rochdale Village website; and WHEREAS, Management solicited proposals from three (3) companies to redesign, rebuild and develop a new website and mobile application for Rochdale Village; and WHEREAS, Each company submitted a proposal outlining project scope, features, functionality, implementation plans and associated costs; and Companies
Services Offered
Price
Ongoing Support
Pass Tech Technology Partner
Mobile App only
$75,000.00
$2,500.00
Americaneagle.com
Website only
$105,000.00
None at this time
Yield Strategies, LLC
Website & Mobile App
$105,000.00
None at this time
WHEREAS, following this review process management determined that Yield Strategies LLC offers the best and most competitive pricing and provides features, functionality, and services necessary to enhance Rochdale Village’s digital presence and improve communications with residents; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Rochdale Village Board of Directors accepts the proposal for Yield Strategies LLC for the cost of $105,000.00 with the initial deposit of $52,500.00. The Second installment payment of $26,250.00 and the final installment payment of $26,250,000 to complete the project in approximately fifteen (15) weeks, to be funded out of operations. FOR Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSTENTIONS Letisha Azizah Talib Bey ABSENT Janine Cross Vanessa Duah Cody Hamblin Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Sheila McKenzie Eight for, Two abstentions, Five absent; motion passes. R15-26: Moved by: Allison Saunders Seconded by: Keysha Beasley WHEREAS, BEAMX CORP. d/b/a Rochdale Vision has agreed to rent approx-
imately Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty (2,840) square feet in Mall 1 for five years; and WHEREAS, BEAMX CORP. d/b/a Rochdale Vision the terms of the lease are attached WHEREAS, Olga Yashayeva is the primary owner of BEAMX CORP. d/b/a Rochdale Vision WHEREAS, BEAMX CORP. d/b/a Rochdale Vision shall use and occupy the demised premises for a full service retail optical store offering comprehensive eye examinations, prescription eyewear, sunglasses, contact lenses and optical accessories and for no other purpose; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BEAMX CORP d/b/a Rochdale Vision New Lease is approved by the Rochdale Village Board of Directors. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Janine Cross Vanessa Duah Cody Hamblin Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Sheila McKenzie Ten for, Five absent; motion passes. BOARD MEMBERS Althea Hicks Chairperson Jean Hall President Khedda Hayden-Ryan First Vice President Keysha Beasley (Not Present) Second Vice-President Cody Hamblin Third Vice-President Anthony Diggs Fourth Vice-President Allison Saunders Secretary Yvette Joy Harris-Smith (Not Present) Assistant Secretary Vanessa Duah (Not Present) Treasurer Sheila Mckenzie (Arrived 8:20 P.M.) Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah Talib Bey Janine Cross (Arrived 8:00 P.M.) Lisa Stark (Not Present) Jacqueline Telfer DOUGLAS ELLIMAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Cary Smith,III General Manager Wilfred Rodriguez Assistant General Manager Leacroft Gordon Assistant - General Manager Dean M. Roberts, Esq. Corporate Counsel Norris, Mclaughlin William Young Controller Rafael Wilkins Assistant Controller Kelvin Pantaleon Director Of Maintenance Adolph Osback Chief Public Safety Corey Jones Director Of Power Plant David George Assistant Director Of Maintenance Conrad Duverney Assistant Director Of Maintenance
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P rojects R eport July 2026 PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Project Name: Convectors Description: Replace all (19,700) convectors with modern convectors with washable filters, thermostats, and leak prevention. Status: Nine (9) completed. Installation is complete in the following Buildings: 17-20, 5-8, 9. 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. Installation total to date is 8,932. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $33,219,155 Money Spent: $23,224,542.16 Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Federal Pacific Breaker Panels in Apartments Description: Replace electric panel located in hallway in every apartment. Status: In Progress: (3583 installed) Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $2,380,480 Money Spent: $2,039,824.92 Projected Completion: TBD 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 HM23AE pending approval. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $246,500.00 Money Spent: $50,132.00 Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Parking Lot Repave/Repair Contractor Description: Repave and restripe parking lots 1,2,4,5,9a/9b and Mall 1. Status: On hold. Three Lots completed: 2 (11 new spaces), 9A (1 new space), 9B. Stasi- Brothers were the lowest responsible bidder awaiting board approval Funding Source: Wells Fargo
Contract Amount: $2,554,110.00 Money Spent: $489,970.80 Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Sidewalk & Curb Repair Contractor Description: Concrete repair of worst areas campus wide. Status: Completed: Groups #1, 2, 3 & 5. Group 4 is on hold for Façade work. MSS is the lowest bidder at $360,000 and Board approved. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $369,000.00 Money Spent: $297,293.04 Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Deaeration Tank Description: Used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam and prevent corrosion. Status: Deaeration Tank: Installed May 10, 2022. The Unit will be connected to the existing system soon. We anticipate completion in the spring 2024 as work needs to be done in the shoulder season (Power Plant switches from heating to cooling). We will begin upon completion of Deisel #2 to maintain Plant redundancy while we make final connections. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $1,169,000 Money Spent: $1,169,000 Projected Completion: TBD commissioning is necessary at a separate approximate cost-30k 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 necessary work are being reviewed by the project representative. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $4,529,672 Money Spent: $710,744.10 Projected Completion: August 2026 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: $29,758.43 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 Original Contract Amount: $815,000 Change Order: $115,000; Total Contract: $930,000 Money Spent: $648,995.48 Projected Completion: TBD Project Name: Fire Alarm for 18 Bldgs. Description: Install fire alarms in building community rooms as required by FDNY. Status: Eleven (11) rooms completed (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 16,17, 18, & 20) Bldg. 4 is completed and inspected by FDNY. Bldg. 15 filed at FDNY - Awaiting approval. Eight (8) bldgs. approved by management and sent to contractor for FDNY filing. Awaiting NYCFD approval. HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved 10/23/19
Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $438,857 Money Spent: $417,771 Projected Completion: TBD 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: TBD Project Name: Bldg. Community Room Renovation Description: Renovate all community building rooms including main area, bathrooms, and kitchens. The lathe and plaster ceilings will be removed and re-placed with 24’ x 24’ dropped ceilings. Status: Bldg. 15 re-started on 8/18/25 and still in progress. Twelve (12) Bldgs. are completed: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, & 20. Two (2) bldgs. remaining for 2023 (2 & 7) drawings are still pending at DOB for approval. HM-23 pending at HCR & HM-180 approved. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $1,995,612 Money Spent: $1,321,164 Projected Completion: October 2024 Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Consultant Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village. Status: Consultant is William Davis. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $100,800 Money Spent: $100,800 Projected Completion: June 2023 Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement
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P rojects R eport July 2026 throughout Rochdale Village. The contractor is Bay restoration. Roofing Mfr. is SIPLAST. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee. Status: Eight (8) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20. Year 1 (1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (2, 5, & 20). Management, Architect & Contractor agreed to close out/ place this project on hold until funding is available. Five (5) remaining buildings (#6, 7, 8, 18 & 19) will be re-bid and done later. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $8,277,850 Money Spent: $5,481,466 Projected Completion: N/A
brick and terrace repairs including FISP every 5 years. Status: RJSA selected by Management HM-23AE pending at HCR as of 1/28/2020. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $880,000 Money Spent: $812,867 Projected Completion: November 2026
Project Name: 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-evaluation
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: Façade Description: Long-term plan for brick and terrace repairs including Local law 11 work every 5 years. Status: 6/26 - Emergency work on two Buildings: #12 is completed and #11 is in progress. Probes inspections: Completed (11, 13, 14 &16). In progress (3, 4, 15) FAÇADE & BALCONY: Four (4) Bldgs. are completed: #5- 8. In progress: 15 (75%) & 16 (75%). Will recommence with inspection and probes once funding has been approved by the Board. HM-23 pending at HCR. HM-180 approved. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $12,764,400 Money Spent: $5,119,204 Projected Completion: November 2026 Project Name: Façade Description: Long term plan for
Project Name: Air Monitoring Description: Service contract Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $200,000 Money Spent: $42,220 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: $288,683 Projected Completion: November 2023 Project Name: Pylon Signs Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1. Status: Structural work for pylon bases was competitively bid and awarded to Sky, Inc. Funding Source: Reserves
Contract Amount: $145,400 Money Spent: $66,480 Projected Completion: September 2023 Project Name: General Consultant Description: Service contract. Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $210,000 Money Spent: $210,000+ Projected Completion: 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 compresses cardboard waste into small and compact bales. Status: On hold Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A PROJECTS ON-HOLD Money Spent: N/A Anticipated Re-start: This project Project Name: Lobby Enhance- will be reevaluated once funding is ment & Door Replacement & ADA available. Accessible Vestibules Description: Replace 20 lobby en- PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED trances and doors and make ADA complaints. Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Status: On Hold. Management Architect is working with Wells Fargo and Description: Design Work for Freddie Mac on reallocating funds Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to from this project to fund convector create additional parking change order. This project will be Status: To be removed. Original revisited later. budget of $5 million no longer apFunding Source: Wells Fargo plies due to Covid-19, supply chain Contract Amount: $800,000 issues and inflation total cost ow Money Spent: $323 exceeds $12 million for adding apAnticipated Re-start: This project proximately 300 new spaces. These will be reevaluated once funding is considerations make this project fiavailable. nancially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alterProject Name: Elevators/Utilities/ natives to address the parking issues. Demising Walls - Mall 1 Funding Source: Reserves Description: The installation of an Contract Amount: N/A elevator, demising walls, and utili- Money Spent: N/A ties on the 2nd floor of mall. Anticipated Re-start: N/A Status: On Hold. All work is complete and funded except for the 2nd Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 elevator which is no longer being Contractor done. Management is working with Description: Building a tier above Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on re- Lot 3A/3B to create additional parkallocating funds from this project to ing. fund convector change order. Status: To be removed. Original Funding Source: Wells Fargo budget of $5 million no longer apContract Amount: $750,000 plies due to Covid-19, supply chain Money Spent: $213,100.00 issues and inflation total cost now Projected Completion: N/A exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These Project Name: Elevator Modern- considerations make this project fiization & Preventative Maintenance nancially infeasible. Management Description: Elevator moderniza- will continue to look at other altertion including new maintenance. natives to address the parking issues. Status: On hold, however, we are Funding Source: Reserves moving forward with the preventa- Contract Amount: N/A tive maintenance portion. Money Spent: N/A Funding Source: Reserves Anticipated Re-start: N/A Contract Amount: N/A
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Social Services Message A Message from the Rochdale Village Social Services Inc. (RVSS) Board President Rochdale Village Social Services, Inc. (RVSS) is the nonprofit heart of our community, dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors, youth, families, and homebound residents. We provide accessible cultural, recreational, athletic, educational, and social programs, along with essential social, nutritional, and nursing support for those who need it most. Through workshops, forums, field trips, educational opportunities, wellness activities, and other community programs, we promote personal growth, health and wellness, social connection, inclusion, and empowerment. We believe a thriving community is built when residents are informed, connected, and engaged, and we are committed to ensuring that every household knows about RVSS and the opportunities available to participate in and benefit from our services. RVSS currently supports the Rochdale Village community through several programs designed to meet the needs of our residents. •
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Rochdale Village NORC RVSS President, Glynis Urquhart Program Director: Phara Carolei We provide seniors and homebound Rochdale Village residents with supportive services, including case management, counseling, healthcare management, advocacy, referrals, and activities that promote independent living. Rochdale Village Senior Center Program Director: Sheree Shivers We serve residents of Rochdale Village and the surrounding community age 60 and older with nutritious meals, wellness and fitness programs, educational seminars, recreation, socialization, advocacy, referrals, and transportation. Academic Success Tutoring Program We provide individualized academic support and homework assistance to help students strengthen their skills, improve academic performance, and succeed in school. The program also helps students prepare for New York State ELA and mathematics standardized tests.
RVSS is supported through funding from elected officials, New York City grants, significant in-kind and financial contributions from Rochdale Village, Inc., fundraising, and donations. This support is essential to maintaining our programs, meeting the needs of our residents, and creating opportunities to expand and enhance services throughout our community. As we continue to grow, we encourage residents to stay informed, participate in our programs and activities, and support the work of RVSS. •
Save the date Annual Fundraising Gala— January 16, 2027 Our Annual Fundraising Gala will support the continued growth and development of RVSS programs and services. Additional details about the Gala and other upcoming RVSS events and activities will be shared as plans are finalized.
The RVSS Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated community shareholders who volunteer their time, experience, and expertise to support the organization and advance its mission. As a Rochdale Village resident since 1970, I am honored to serve as President of the RVSS Board of Directors. I have been an active member of the Board since 2016 and previously served as Board Secretary. With the support of the Board and my longstanding connection to the community, I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow Board members to strengthen RVSS and expand opportunities for our community. Together, the Board is committed to increasing awareness of RVSS, strengthening community outreach, expanding youth services, and creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect and participate. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve an organization dedicated to improving the lives of the people who call Rochdale Village home. Together, we are committed to building a stronger, more connected community where our seniors, youth, and families feel valued, supported, and empowered. Together, we make a difference. With warm regards,
Glynis Urquhart
Glynis Urquhart President, Board of Directors Rochdale Village Social Services, Inc.
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AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS & SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2026 Summer is a wonderful time to stay active, learn something new, and enjoy time with friends. Rochdale Senior Center had a full schedule of educational seminars, wellness programs, games and activities designed to keep our older adults informed, healthy, and engaged throughout the summer.
Police Precinct, providing an opportunity for members to learn, and discuss community safety.
AUGUST SEMINARS & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES August 3 – Building Brain Health: Healthy Habits Learn simple, healthy habits that can support brain health and overall wellbeing.
August 19 – Cell Phone Literacy for Seniors Build confidence using your cell phone and learn helpful tips for staying connected.
August 4 – Wellness Seminar: Benefits of Spa Treatments Explore how spa treatments and relaxation can contribute to wellness and selfcare. August 6 – Traffic Safety for Seniors Important information and safety tips to help older adults remain safe while traveling as drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. August 13 – 113th Police Precinct Senior Activity A special senior activity with the 113th
August 18 – National Bleeding Control Training Learn important lifesaving skills and how to respond during an emergency.
August 20 – Bone & Joint Health Learn ways to support healthy bones and joints and maintain mobility as we age. August 24 – Nutrition Workshop: Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy Discover how nutrition and healthy food choices can support brain health. August 26 – Hypertension 101 Learn about high blood pressure, healthy habits, and ways to support your overall wellness. CARDS, GAMES & SOCIAL TIME Join your fellow members for card
playing and games every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00–4:00 PM. Come out, have fun, meet friends, and enjoy some friendly competition! Important Member Reminder Members, please stop by the Senior Center office to update your contact information and medication information. Keeping your information current helps us maintain accurate records and ensures we have the information we need in case of an emergency. BE WELL THIS SUMMER! Heat Wave Safety Tips
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peratures and humidity become dangerously high. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Check on family, friends, and neighbors who may need assistance during periods of extreme heat. If you feel unwell because of the heat, move to a cool place and seek assistance.
SAVE THE DATE! Birthday Celebration September 11, 2026 Come celebrate with your Rochdale Senior Center family! Tickets are available now. From All of Us at Rochdale Senior Center
Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults. When temperatures are over 95°F, please take extra precautions.
Thank you for being part of our senior center community. We look forward to seeing you at our programs, activities, and special events!
Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. • Stay indoors with air conditioning whenever possible during extreme heat. • If you need to go outside, try to go early in the morning, before tem-
Have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable summer!
Be Well. Age Strong. Stay Connected. Sheree Shivers Executive Director ROCHDALE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER
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