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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
Douglas Elliman Property Management General Manager Cary Smith III
Assistant Manager Leacroft Gordon
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President’s Message - BY JEAN HALL
DECISION TIME Every community reaches moments where the choices we make determine the direction we will go. Rochdale Village is at one of those moments now. The decisions before us are important, and they will shape our future for years to come. Some decisions will welcome broad shareholder input. Others, because of their sensitivity will require thoughtful consideration among the Board, management, and general counsel. But no matter what the process, one truth remains: we are not powerless. We are participants in our own destiny.
President, Jean Hall
We are a community blessed with generational diversity. Elders with wisdom, young adults with energy, families with hope, and long time residents with deep roots. With that blessing comes responsibility. We must choose to listen to one another, even when we disagree. We must resist the urge to judge, dismiss, or divide simply because an outcome wasn’t what we wanted. Progress does not require uniformity; it requires maturity. Our decisions must be grounded in facts, not emotion. In truth, not rumor. In clarity, not gossip. We cannot afford to let personal agendas, frustration, or the desire to “be right” overshadow what is best for Rochdale Village. Our community is too valuable, too historic, and too full of potential to be sidetracked by negativity or distracted by division. If we want greatness, we must rise above the noise. If we want progress, we must reject pettiness. If we want unity, we must model respect even in disagreement. The decisions we make today will echo into tomorrow. But here is the good news: when we work together, when we focus on the areas where we agree, when we build instead of break, we can go farther than we ever imagined. So let us move forward with purpose. Let us choose collaboration over conflict. Let us choose truth over rumor. Let us choose community over chaos. Rochdale Village is strong. And when we stand together, we are unstoppable.
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
The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on Monday, October 26, 2026 in the Community Center and on Zoom at 7:00 p.m.
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President’s Report
- BY JEAN HALL
September 2026 I would like to highlight the following items:
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION – SIP & PAINT:
ANONYMOUS COMPLAINT – BLDG. 15:
The Rochdale Village Board of Directors honored the volunteers of our community the week of September 13th – September 19th. On I received an anonymous letter from Building 15 shareholders al- September 19, 2026, we held our first annual sip and paint celebraleging misconduct by a Rochdale Village employee and expressing tion. The volunteers from our board committees, keyholders from disappointment that I had not disciplined the employee. our building community rooms, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts were celebrated. Their service strengthens our community and reflects Employee discipline is not part of my role as Board President; it is the very best of Rochdale Village. the responsibility of the General Manager and management team. I also cannot address matters that have not been brought to my atten- ELECTION – BOARD OF DIRECTORS: tion. The Rochdale Village Board of Directors election will be held on I referred the letter’s allegations to our General Manager, Mr. Cary Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. One building in Smith III, for review and any appropriate action. each group will serve as the designated polling location.
INTERNAL AUDITOR:
For the election to be valid, we must meet this year’s quorum of 1,954. Otherwise, $76,425 in election costs will be wasted—$69,500 We have received more than 50 applications for the position. The for the first day and $7,925 for the second. Board subcommittee and management have completed their review, and first-round interviews are underway. We will continue to keep To help us reach quorum, we urge every eligible shareholder to make shareholders informed. their voice heard and VOTE!
ROCHDALE VILLAGE QUESTIONNAIRE:
COMMUNITY
FEEDBACK APPROVAL RECEIVED FROM HCR – BOARD POLICY USE OF BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOMS:
Shareholders have repeatedly said they are not asked for input. In response, we distributed a community feedback questionnaire to better understand your expectations, desired timeframes, and priorities for moving forward. Shareholders may complete the paper questionnaire included in the August bulletin or use the QR code to access it online. Fifty-one (51) shareholders have responded so far. The survey will remain open through October 15, 2026. We thank those who have already participated and encourage others to respond by the deadline. Your input is important as we work together to improve our community and address shareholders’ concerns and expectations.
HCR has approved the board policy on use of building community rooms. The policy will be published in this month’s bulletin. Once the updated website is completed this policy will be available online.
CLASS ACTION SUIT – PAID DETAIL: General Manager Cary Smith III informed the Board that he had recently learned of a class action lawsuit. According to the documents received, the former manager was notified of the matter in August 2025, but the information was not shared with the full Board. A review of the documents also indicated that they had been served at a former Board member’s address.
The lawsuit alleges that officers participating in the paid detail program were not paid on time and seeks relief and damages. Major companies, including Walmart and Apple, are also named in the The water payment for September 2026 was made on Friday, Sepmatter. It remains unclear to many how Rochdale Village became tember 25, 2026. The amount was $898,415.17 and is in accordance involved. with the agreement. ($130,000 of the $898,415.17 goes toward the past due amount per our agreement.) We are CURRENT on payments. As counsel reviews the matter, settlement may be the most practiThe total amount of our past due arrears is now $13,199,858.00. cal option because it appears less costly than litigation, particularly given Rochdale Village’s limited resources.
WATER BILL:
NY STATE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE:
The NY State Comptroller’s team reported to Rochdale Village on September 23, 2026. They will be conducting an audit of DHCR’s oversight of the management of Rochdale Village.
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General Manager’s Report - BY CARY SMITH III
September 2026 Dear Shareholders,
Management continues to conduct monthly reviews with the DEP Collections Unit to monitor compliance and ensure that our obligations As we move into the fall season, Management continues to focus on remain on track. improving the condition of our community, maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening operations, and identifying opportunities COMMUNITY & REVENUE DEVELOPMENT that generate revenue and provide additional services for Rochdale PROJECT NEW YORKER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Village shareholders.
MAINTENANCE & PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS Our Maintenance and Projects Department continue to make progress on several important initiatives across the community. Significant work has been completed and continues on FISP (Facade Inspection & Safety Program)-related corrective measures, including exterior safety repairs. The successful acceptance of the Building 7 filing helped preserve Rochdale Village’s compliance status and avoid potential penalties.
Management continues to implement our partnership with Project New Yorker for DYCD-funded after-school programming. This partnership will expand youth programming opportunities within the Rochdale Village community while also generating approximately $37,000 in annual revenue for Rochdale Village.
STRENGTHENING OUR ORGANIZATION
Management continues to focus on building a stronger organization through recruitment, succession planning, and departmental restrucManagement also continues to advance our 2026 Spring Improvement turing. Program, which includes parking lot striping, hallway restoration, exterior painting, power washing, and lobby saddle repairs which have Current recruitment efforts include positions such as Internal Audinow been completed throughout all residential buildings. tor, Commercial Coordinator, IT Coordinator, and Senior Accountant.
These positions are part of our broader effort to strengthen our internal capabilities, improve accountability, and ensure that Rochdale Village has the right people and organizational structure in place to effectively Construction has officially commenced on the new Tesla EV Charging serve our shareholders. Station at the Rochdale Village Shopping Center.
TESLA EV CHARGING STATION PROJECT
The project will provide 40 electric vehicle charging stations, along with related utility, drainage, landscaping, and site improvements. Tesla is funding the construction, while Rochdale Village will receive approximately $20,000 per month in lease revenue, representing an estimated $1.2 million over the five-year lease term.
MOVING FORWARD The work underway represents an ongoing commitment to maintaining our property, protecting our financial position, strengthening our operations, and creating opportunities that benefit Rochdale Village today and in the future.
Construction mobilization is currently underway, and Management is Management will continue to keep shareholders informed as these working closely with Tesla, Con Edison, contractors, and our internal projects and initiatives move forward. departments to ensure the project progresses safely and efficiently. The project remains on schedule for completion during the second quarter of 2027. Respectfully,
WATER BOARD COMPLIANCE Cary Smith III
Rochdale Village remains current on its ongoing NYC Water Board General Manager billings and continues to meet the requirements of our repayment Rochdale Village agreement with the New York City Department of Environmental ProDouglas Elliman Property Management tection (DEP).
THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THE ROCHDALE VILLAGE
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE
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P ublic S afety R eport
- BY CHIEF ADOLPH OSBACK
August 2026 The Public Safety department maintains 24 hour / 7 day a week coverage. Filtering Calls to Dispatch: COMPLAINTS: 95 Loitering complaints of which 26 were marked as unfounded (officers responded but no loiterers were present) 115
1,008 Total Calls Received for Assistance during the month Cooperator Escort Service
125 Noise complaints of which 69 were marked as unfounded 101 (officers responded but no noise could be heard)
Calls for cooperator escort Calls aided sick / injury and elevator entrapments
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT:
Violations Cost per Violation Issued
8 Risk Management Incidents (trips/falls/other injuries)
8
illegal sublet/occupant $400
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disorderly conduct $250
6
noise complaint $175
1 Violations Issued
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failure to comply $150
4 Related Arrest Incidents
2
illegal move-out/in $400
0 Criminal Summons
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criminal activity $750
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Fire Incident
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health hazard $200
102
Total Incidents for the month by Investigative Unit
6
negligence $200
3
property damage $300
1
unauthorized equipment $250
2
harboring a pet $300
88
Investigative Incidents (criminal matters, cooperator violations etc.)
TASK FORCE UNIT: 127
Directed & Routine Verticals
These verticals resulted in 18 violations. In addition, 33 loiterers were encountered and the Team responded to (6) calls assigned from Central 1 Dispatch and performed 6 tenant verifications. 5 Note: Directed verticals are additional post inspections performed to proactively reduce quality of life conditions in designated “hot spots” 1 as determined by community complaints and analysis of various patrol 1 reports. PATROL OFFICERS: 3,863
building verticals, ground floor inspections and parking lot checks were conducted in the month.
314
Directed verticals were conducted in the month.
4,177 Total post inspections were conducted in the month.
harassment $250 loitering $200 unauthorized auto repair $200 open container in public (Alcohol)
$250
2
smoking in unauthorized area
$200
3
fire hazard
$200
1
improper storage $100
1
urinating in public $350
1
smoke condition $200
64
Total $18,500
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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:
A Message From The Chief Greetings cooperators: Please join me in congratulating newly promoted Lieutenant Kendall “KB” Bryan (pictured right). Lt. Bryan joined the Public Safety Department in January 2008. During his 18 year tenure he has served with distinction in the following positions: Public Safety Officer, Special Patrolman, Task Force Team member, Sergeant, DVR Investigator and Special Event Grill Master. His vast knowledge and dependability will continue to be an asset to the Rochdale Village Community. I’m optimistically looking forward to his continued success in this newly acquired leadership role. Congratulations KB !!!! Adolph Osback, Chief of Public Safety
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- BY WILLIAM YOUNG
Profit and Loss Financial Statement Narrative For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027)
Rochdale Village Inc. PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT Summary of Key Performance Indicators For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (FY 2027)
For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (1) Total Revenue increased $7,744,093 as compared to the Budget. The increase in Revenue is due to the 31.2% Carrying Charge (2) Total Expenses before Depreciation decreased $(390,000) as compared to the Budget. This decrease is due to (A) a increase of $2,065,000) in Maintenance & Operating due to an increase in apartment repairs and restoration expenses and an increase in plumbing. (B) an increase of $269,000 in Janitorial & Grounds costs. ( C ) Offset; in part, by a decrease of $(1,532,000) in Shelter Rent Taxes due to the positive impact of the Scrie credits on taxes and a decrease of $(882,588) in Public Safety expensed due to the budget at Full Staff 100 and the actual staff is 65. Operating Income Before Depreciation increased to a positive $8,134,000. 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. The variances in Revenue & total expenses are explained on the following pages in each category.
Rochdale Village Inc. Summary of Total Revenue For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (FY 2027)
Total revenue - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Total revenue increased $7,444,000 to $37,802,000 as compared to $30,058,000 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 (Billed) - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), increased $8,016,000 to $34,504,000 as compared to $26,488,000 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Commercial rental revenue was relatively in-line with 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), other income was relativeley in-line with the Budget. Other Tenant charges - Other Tenant charges decreaed due to less related work for cooperators.
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- BY WILLIAM YOUNG
Rochdale Village, Inc. Summary of Administrative, Janitorial & Ground, Maintenance & Operating and Public Safety Expenses For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (FY 2027) Administrative - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Janitorial & Grounds expenses increased $269,000. The increase is related to an increase in Porter salaries and the purchase of garbage bags. Maintenance and Operating Costs - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027)Maintenance and Operating costs increased $2,065,000 to $7,533,000 as compared to $5,468,000 in the Budget. The increase is related to an increase in apartment renovations and repairs as compared to the Budget. Public Safety - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027) Public Safety expenses decreased $(882,000) to $1,393,000 as compared to $2,275,000 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (FY 2027) Power Plant - Power Plant - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), total expenses increased $326,000) to $7,124,000 as compared to $6,798,000 in the FY 2027 Budget. This variance is explained below: a. Fuel & Utilities - increased $128,000 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 - increased $631,000 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 $(433,000) 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (FY 2027) Insurance Expense (Property, General Liability, Umbrella & Workers Compensation) - For the Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027) Insurance expenses decreased $(416,000) or 9.7% to $3,867,000 as compared to $4,284,000 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 2026 (Fiscal 2027), Real Estate Taxes (Shelter Rent) expenses decreased $(1,532,000) to $700,000 as compared to $2,232,000 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). The $700,000 represents the amount of tax for the Power Plant (block 12529-35. NOTE: The FY 2027 Budget reflected an increase due to an anticipated a 30% carrying charge increase which increase the income subject to Shelter Rent Tax. The Power Plant is billed Semiannually at approximately $150,000 each half year. or $300,000 annually. We will evaluate Real Estate tax account in the September 2026 billing.
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 Four Months Ended July 31, 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 - 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: Note: For the Four Months Ended July 31, 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 Four Months Ended July 31, 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 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 August 2026
Note: The Balance of the HCR Reserves as of August 2026 is: $2,285,820.63
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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. Note: For May & June 2026, we paid down the Power Plant Balance to eliminate the high interest. We paused the other accounts.
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Tesla Partnership Announced!
(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
On Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Rochdale Village officially announced their partnership with Tesla which includes the installation of 40 Tesla Superchargers in the Rochdale Village Shopping Mall (Big Mall). Tesla representatives, Community leaders, residents, and local business owners were welcome to come celebrate this investment in a greener future for the community.
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(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Youth Planning Committee (YPC) decided to end the Summer with a bang by hosting an Ice Cream Social for the youth of Rochdale Village. Children of all ages were encouraged to come out, enjoy ice cream with various toppings, and have a good time while they talked about the sort of programs and activities that they would enjoy seeing come to the Community Center. YPC Chair Keysha Beasley also took a survey with them in the game room to hear some of their ideas.
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(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
The Fall Festival is one of the biggest Rochdale events of the year. With 300 or more vendors along the outside paths of the grounds, selling a variety of food, baked goods, beauty products, jewelry, clothing and much more, there was no limit to the great finds that were available!
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District 32 State Assembly Candidate Nathaniel Hezekiah and District 28 NYC Councilman Ty Hankerson stopped by!
(Photo Credit: Shannon Vassell).
Sunday, September 13, 2026 started off with heavy rain, similar to the past few years, but eventually the sky cleared, revealing a warm, sunny day. In addition to the shopping, there were performances from residents of Rochdale to entertain and give people a break from shopping ‘til they dropped.
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Volunteer Recognition Week
(Photo Credit: NyreeCPhotography).
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Board of Directors hosted a Sip and Paint Brunch as part of Volunteer Recognition Week, as a way to officially recognize all the hard work of the volunteer committee members and Keyholders that help the Board.
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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!
Media & IT Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes Date: 9/9/26 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Club Lounge Chairperson: Jean Hall
made final suggestions for improvement.
PLANNED AGENDA: 1. Demo of New Website with Designers 2. Open ANNOUNCEMENTS: N/A DISCUSSION: 1. The design and key components of the new website were previewed by the committee. The website designers and Leacroft Gordon answered questions and
It is anticipated that the testing phase will take 3 to 4 weeks. Two members of the committee volunteered to assist. (Ms. Brock and Ms. Felton) It was noted that the mobile app will be designed simultaneously with the website and shareholders will have the ability to pay their carrying charges using the mobile app. In the coming weeks the developers will be on site taking pictures to update content. The framework should be ready within the next 30 days.
UPCOMING EVENTS: N/A
Chairperson, Jean Hall.
NEXT MEETING: To be determined. Meeting ended at: 8:15 p.m. Attendance: 6 Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall - Chair
Senior Citizen Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes Date: 9/2/26 Time: 10:00am Location: Grand Ballroom Chairperson: Jean Hall Co-Chair Clara Sheppeard
Chairperson, Jean Hall.
PLANNED AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. September News & Events 3. Conversation with Maintenance 4. Open ANNOUNCEMENTS: It was brought to the attention of Chair JH that there is interest in going to Chicago to see the Obama Library. Chair JH asked those who are interested in being on the committee to organize the trip to sign up at the close of the meeting. Those who signed up are: • Wilhemina Lockridge • Fred Lockridge • Deborah Davis • Kathy Johnson • Vanessa Sessoms • Margie Brock • Gwen Lamos Note: There were five additional people who signed up and who are not committee members.
Keziah will reach out to them to determine if they fore, the committee made the following RECwish to join the senior committee. OMMENDATION: Prior to doing such work, weed wacking, send notifications to those in the DISCUSSION: parking lot at least 72 hours prior and offer them Chair JH welcomed everyone to the meeting. space in the mall closest to their parking lot. Committee member, Gwen Whitted led us in prayer prior to serving breakfast. Next topic was the role of the Group Manager. NC stated that group managers duties include adChair JH gave update on the latest happenings in dressing shareholders maintenance concerns and our community and those are outlined in upcom- complaints, conducting building, grounds and ing events. apartment inspections, walking the buildings regularly, and supervising staff. In the groups shareChair JH introduced our guests: Maintenance Di- holders will see compactor personnel (responsible rector Kelvin Pantaleon, Assistant Maintenance for building garbage and compliance with trash Director Conrad Duverney, and Group 5 Man- separation and removal), porters (responsible for ager Nisha Charles. (Landscape Manager Junior the cleaning of the buildings – there are 2 porDayes and Assistant Maintenance Director David ters per building. They divide the buildings – each George were on leave) porter has one section and the middle section in each building is divided between each porter). The presentation opened with KP giving information on the grounds and their areas of responsibili- A member stated that each building should have ty which include maintaining the circles, cleaning three porters not two. And it was also stated by the parking lots, planting of flowers and perimeter another member that they do not have a group upkeep of Malls 1 & 2 areas. manager. The committee was advised that one group manager was terminated and two others When asked who is responsible for cleaning the recently hired group managers quit. One of the areas on our perimeter by the cars i.e. Guy R reasons cited was too much work and pay not Brewer side, it was stated the city. When asked if sufficient. Chair JH stated having 3 porters per the city was contacted regarding that area which building would increase staff by 20, meaning is unkept – the answer was No. It was strongly additional pay and benefits package. It was also recommended that the city is contacted going for- noted that many members felt the pay in Rochdale ward. is low. However, when Chair JH asked if we were to bring Rochdale’s pay up to meet current going The issue of the weeds growing in front of peo- rates and it would mean a 5% carrying charge inple’s cars in lot 1 was brought up. KP stated that crease – would we be in favor. The response was for this to be addressed properly the grounds per- a resounding NO! sonnel would need to weed wack and they do not want to cause damage to anyone’s vehicle. There- Chair JH reminded all that the majority of funding
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Senior Citizen Committee for this development comes from the sharehold- once we start, we can continue through compleers. So, whenever we talk about raising salaries it tion. must be carefully budgeted for. All in all, it was a great discussion with the mainThe other personnel that are in the groups are our tenance leadership. The exchange of information handymen. They are responsible for many of the was welcomed. And those shareholders which repairs in our apartments. needed immediate attention for their maintenance concerns information was gathered and they were There was a Q&A regarding maintenance in the advised as to the next steps to be taken. groups. A primary concern raised was the inability to get through to maintenance by phone, work We thanked them for coming and we appreciated not being completed correctly, language barriers the information provided. and missed appointments. Another concern raised was maintenance personnel in vehicles speeding JH introduced a special guest, Pastor Bernadette in the complex where shareholders are walking. Logan who gave words of encouragement and appreciation. Pastor Logan indicated she would reQuestion regarding when the convector project turn and how great the fellowship of the meeting would be restarting. Chair JH stated, again for the was. record the convector project was started without HCR approval and therefore we must be on notice UPCOMING EVENTS: that Wells Fargo may or may not pay for certain • 9/3/26 – Community Center Committee aspects of the project. We have run into issues Meeting with the supply of the convectors, and it appears • 9/9/26 – Media & IT Committee Meeting that some contracts will need to be re-bid and the • 9/10/26 – Candidate’s Night for RV Board of proper approvals in place before the project beDirectors gins again. We do not want to start and stop the • 9/13/26 – Annual Fall Festival project again. We want to be in a position where • 9/15/26 – Budget & Finance Committee
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Meeting 9/17/26 – Maintenance & Environ Committee Meeting 9/13 – 9/19 – RV Board of Directors Volunteer Recognition Week 9/19/26 – Volunteer Recognition – Sip & Paint Brunch – Ballroom – 11AM – 4PM 9/26/26 – Shred Fest – Mall 1 – Maintenance Committee 9/28/26 – RV Board of Directors Meeting 10/6/26 – Annual Stockholders Meeting 10/7/26 – Election RV Board of Directors 6AM – 9PM
NEXT MEETING: To be determined. October 7, 2026, is election day for the Board of Directors therefore the meeting will not take place. Depending on the outcome will determine if the meeting will be held later in October or in November. Meeting ended at: 12:00 p.m. Attendance:111 We collected a total of $288.00 Minutes submitted by: Jean Hall - Chair
Synopsis of Cooperator’s Session - for August 24, 2026 board meeting
Chair Dr. Althea Hicks called the cooperators’ session to order at 7:05 PM. Question: Regarding building 4, the back door does not close therefore it does not lock. I made maintenance aware of this on August 2, 2026. The door was partially repaired on August 22, 2026. What seems to be the problem with maintenance repairing the door? Response: The door has been repaired numerous times. However, it appears someone is deliberately removing the screws from the hinge resulting in the door not closing properly. We will work with public safety to determine if we can locate exactly who is tampering with the door. NOTE: Maintenance sent personnel to that area and the door was operational. Question: There is an individual who is attacking people every morning in Dunkin Donuts. He is attacking the elderly and begging for $5.00. If this was addressed when first reported, we would not have these problems today. There is another male who is begging at Key Food every morning demanding $26 to buy food while his parents are sending him out here. The shareholder who moved above me does not follow any of the rules. Then there is the loitering of individuals who sit outside with their chairs talking, gambling, cursing and fighting as late as 2AM in the morning. And we have other people coming over here selling drugs. Someone is putting mice in our staircase every week. We have a unit that has been vacant for over a year, and I brought it to the attention of management personnel. Now we have drag racing on Guy R Brewer Blvd. I just want to know what we are going to do about all of this? Response: Public Safety is aware of the individual. The 113th Precinct responded this week, but the individual is often gone before officers arrive. Although it may seem that no action is being taken, we are coordinating with the 113th Precinct and will take appropriate steps. This is the first report Public Safety has received about the panhandling concern, and we will address it. For the issue involving the person above you, please contact Public Safety while the alleged activity is taking place so we can respond and document it. We will also address the loitering concerns.
Question: I have a serious problem with mice in the unit. I have complained multiple times. It seems the condition has worsened with the installation of the new convectors. When the contractors who work on the convectors came to my unit no one speaks English – this is totally frustrating. I was not satisfied with what was done so I made a complaint to Councilmember Ty Hankerson’s office and I called 311. In addition to the mice, I also have a mold problem and the sink in my bathroom keeps detaching even though they fixed it multiple times. I feel this neglect is intentional because they want black folks out and white folks back in here. Response: Management will take action to address your concerns. As part of the General Manager’s ongoing review of business processes and protocols, we will work to address language barriers shareholders may experience when personnel respond to maintenance issues in their units. A member of management will contact you to ensure your concerns are addressed. Question: What is the enforcement that is going on for those who are subletting? If needed, can we call 911 if public safety may not be able to address quickly, so “like you guy’s wouldn’t be jealous that somebody who is a shareholder, would call the 113th precinct instead of waiting for public safety.” Response: Reports in the paper are intended to inform shareholders about the types of incidents Public Safety and/or the precinct respond to. Shareholders are not prohibited from contacting the precinct directly when a rapid response is needed. Note: The cooperator’s session ended at 7:37 PM. Some shareholders attending in person and online were unable to have their questions addressed. Online participants were asked to submit their questions in the chat for a response, and those in attendance were invited to speak with board members or management representatives after the session. Honoring time limits for questions is important because it allows more concerns to be addressed during the cooperator’s session.
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R16-26: Moved by: Keysha Beasley Seconded by: Letisha Azizah WHEREAS, Shine Rochdale Nail, Inc. has agreed to rent approximately seven hundred twenty-two (722) square feet in Mall 1 for five years; and WHEREAS, Shine Rochdale Nail, Inc. the terms of the lease are attached. WHEREAS, Shine Rochdale Nail, Inc. currently maintains a security deposit in the amount of $2,996.63, and shall deposit an additional $2,003.37, bringing the total security deposit to $5,000.00. WHEREAS, Sang Ok Han is the primary owner of Shine Rochdale Nail, Inc. WHEREAS, Shine Rochdale Nail, Inc. shall use and occupy the demise premises for Nail and Spa Salon and for no other purpose; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Shine Rochdale Nail, Inc. Lease Renewal is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Talib Bey Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. R17-26: Moved by: Anthony Diggs Seconded by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan WHEREAS, Min Jeong Ra d/b/a Sense Beauty Supply has agreed to rent approximately one thousand nine hundred eighty (1,980) square feet in Mall 1 for five years; and WHEREAS, Min Jeong Ra d/b/a Sense Beauty Supply the terms of the lease are attached WHEREAS, Min Jeong Ra is the primary owner of Min Jeong Ra d/b/a Sense Beauty Supply WHEREAS, Min Jeong Ra d/b/a Sense Beauty Supply, shall use and occupy the demised premises for retail sales of handbags, costume jewelry, wigs, hair appliances and beauty supply products and for no other purpose; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Min Jeong Ra d/b/a Sense Beauty Supply Lease Renewal is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Talib Bey Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. R18-26: Moved by: Cody Hamblin Seconded by: Letisha Azizah WHEREAS, Guru Hari Stationers d/b/a Cards and Flowers has agreed to rent approximately two thousand (2,000) square feet in Mall 1 for five years; and WHEREAS, Guru Hari Stationers d/b/a Cards and Flowers the terms of
the lease are attached WHEREAS, Jitendra Patel is the primary owner of Guru Hari Stationers d/b/a Cards and Flowers WHEREAS, Guru Hari Stationers d/b/a Cards and Flowers shall use and occupy the demised premises for sale of stationery supplies, lotto tickets, American Express Services, Money grams, payment of utilities, sale of cold drinks for off premises consumption and all related items normally and necessarily sold in a stationery store, including newspapers, magazines, cigars, cigarettes, greeting cards, candy, packaged ice cream for off premises consumption, novelties, toys, party goods, books, film, school supplies and book rental service. Lotto shall include New York State lottery games, e.g., lotto number, instant games, and any future New York State Lottery games and for no other purpose; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Guru Hari Stationers d/b/a Cards and Flowers Lease Renewal is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Talib Bey Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. R19-26: Moved by: Khedda Hayden-Ryan Seconded by: Anthony Diggs WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is seeking assistance with completing the HFA Construction Loan Application for continuation of Local Law 11 work, WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. seeks assistance with securing capital funds from New York State Housing Financing Agency Multifamily Open Window funding round. WHEREAS; the anticipated closing timeline includes execution of the Architect Contract and issuance of the Notice to Proceed in September 2026; completion of Construction Documents by December 2026; General Contractor bidding and selection on or about February 2027; finalization of the MWBE/SDVOB Plan on or about February 2027; completion of the environmental review on or about October 2027; completion of the HFA financing application and final underwriting workbook on or about October 2027; Construction Closing on or about December 1, 2027; and Construction Completion on or about December 1, 24 2029. WHEREAS, the fees breakdown is as follows: $20,000 due upon execution of the Consulting Agreement (Predevelopment planning and technical assistance submission); $20,000 due upon HFA Greenlight (application preparation); $100,000 due at Construction Closing, anticipated no later than December 1, 2027, with an additional $5,000 per month for each month Construction Closing is delayed beyond December 2027; and $66,000 due during the construction phase, payable at $2,750 per month for twenty-four (24) months (with additional monthly fees of $2,750 per month for twenty-four (24) months (with additional monthly fees of $2,750 should the construction phase extend beyond 24 months), for a total fee of $206,000; WHEREAS, The Board of Directors has reviewed the proposed Consulting Agreement between Rochdale Village, Inc. and MM Development Advisors, Inc., which sets forth the scope of services, development team roles and responsibilities, closing timeline and fee structure for the above-referenced engagement; and WHEREAS, General Counsel, Norris McLaughlin, has reviewed and approved the consulting agreement with MM Development Advisors, Inc. and has found no objections. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village Board of Directors approves the engagement of MM Development Advisors, Inc. to assist with completing the HFA Construction Loan Application for continuation
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of Local Law 11 work, pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement referenced above, in the amount of $206,000, which will be funded out of the HFA Construction Loan. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Talib Bey Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. R20-26: Moved by: Keysha Beasley Seconded by: Vanessa Duah WHEREAS, Rochdale Village is equipped with dual temperature lines that supply hot water for heating and chilled water for air-conditioning; and WHEREAS, all piping for heating and air-conditioning is interconnected, which is fed from the Power Plant and is circulated throughout the Rochdale Village campus; and WHEREAS, there is a large rupture in one of the twelve-inch main feed lines located in an underground vault in parking lot #5, that is being pumped out every two days; and WHEREAS, we solicited mechanical companies to evaluate the situation and recommend proper repair procedures; and WHEREAS, we received verbal quotes priced between $70,000 and $200,000 and only one company visited and submitted a written quote in the amount of $63,147.50; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rochdale Village Board of Directors approves Express Plumbing to furnish and supply all necessary materials and complete repairs on the twelve-inch dual temperature main line located in Parking Lot #5, in the amount of $63,147.50 inclusive of tax to be funded from operations. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Lisa Stark Jacqueline Telfer ABSENT Talib Bey Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Twelve for, three absent; motion passes. TELEPHONE VOTES R21-26: WHEREAS, the Youth Planning Committee is seeking to provide more programs to provide valuable educational and youth development to children and families within Rochdale and the surrounding community; WHEREAS, Project New Yorker has expressed interest in occupying Community Center Spaces 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 totaling approximately 2,520 square feet; WHEREAS, Project New Yorker is seeking space to operate Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) - funded FREE after-school programs serving students in Queens Community Board District 12 grades K-8 as well as summer program; WHEREAS, Project New Yorker will receive use of dedicated rooms 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for dedicated classrooms and office programs staff access to
bathrooms, utilities and custodial support during program hours; and WHEREAS, Rochdale Village, Inc. will receive a total of $37,000 in annual facility use revenue, while maintaining ownership and control of the Community Center space; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, Project New Yorker is approved by Rochdale Village, Inc. Board of Directors to occupy rooms 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in the Community Center for $37,000 annually. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Anthony Diggs Cody Hamblin Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Jacqueline Telfer ABSTAIN Khedda Hayden-Ryan ABSENT Janine Cross Vanessa Duah Jean Hall Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Lisa Stark Nine for, one abstention, five absent; Telephone motion passes. R22-26: WHEREAS, the Election Committee was tasked to prepare proposed Election Procedures and related documents for the 2026 Annual Meeting and Election of Board Members, together with an Administrative Schedule and Notice of Annual Meeting, copies of which have been provided to the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, the Election Committee has adopted the Election Procedures, Administration Schedule and Notice of Annual Meeting for the 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. adopts the Election Procedures, Administrative Schedule and Notice of Annual Meeting approved by the Election Committee. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Jacqueline Telfer Lisa Stark Talib Bey
AGAINST ABSTAIN
LEFT MESSAGE Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith
Vanessa Duah
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Ten for, one against, one abstention, three unable to be reached; telephone motion passes. R23-26: WHEREAS, the Election Committee has obtained a proposal from Honest Ballot Association to conduct the 2026 election for the Board of Directors for the amount of $68,500.00 and if the election must be extended, an additional $7,925.00 for a total maximum cost not to exceed $76,425.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. approves the contract of Honest Ballot Association,
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also as attached hereto, with a fee not to exceed $68,500 and if the election must be extended, an additional $7,925.00 for a total maximum cost not to exceed $76,425.00, subject to any exceptional costs outside the scope of the proposal. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Jacqueline Telfer Lisa Stark
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Eleven for, one against, three unable to be reached; telephone motion passes. R24-26: WHEREAS, achieving a quorum for the Annual Election to the Board of Directors has been difficult in the past and the Election Committee would like to offer an incentive for Shareholders to vote, increasing the chances for a quorum and so that the money spent for the election proceedings is not wasted; and WHEREAS, the Election Committee proposes that at the close of the polls, if quorum is met, a random drawing of voter names will occur in each circle/group for the chance of one voter per circle/group to receive a $500.00 gift card. The drawing shall be conducted by the independent election company. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. adopts the Election Committee Voting Incentive. FOR Letisha Azizah Keysha Beasley Talib Bey Anthony Diggs Jean Hall Cody Hamblin Khedda Hayden-Ryan Althea Hicks Sheila McKenzie Allison Saunders Jacqueline Telfer Lisa Stark
AGAINST
LEFT MESSAGE Janine Cross Yvette Joy Harris-Smith Vanessa Duah
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Eleven for, one against, three unable to be reached; telephone motion passes.
BOARD MEMBERS Althea Hicks Chairperson Jean Hall President Khedda Hayden-Ryan First Vice President Keysha Beasley Second Vice-President Cody Hamblin Third Vice-President Anthony Diggs Fourth Vice-President Allison Saunders (Arrived 8:05 P.M.) Secretary Yvette Joy Harris-Smith (Not Present) Assistant Secretary Vanessa Duah Treasurer Sheila Mckenzie Assistant Treasurer Letisha Azizah Talib Bey (Not Present) Janine Cross (Not Present) Lisa Stark 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 (Not Present) 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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SECTION 1 — PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
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of any kind may be charged to any attendee; • No products, services, or merchandise may be sold, promoted, or distributed for compensation • in connection with the meeting; and Light refreshments provided at no charge to attendees are permitted. •
The Board of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. (hereinafter “the Board”), a limited-equity housing cooperative organized and existing under the laws of • the State of New York, acting pursuant to the cooperative’s Occupancy Agreement, and Bylaws, hereby adopts this Building Community Room-Use Policy Examples: Board of Directors meetings; standing (hereinafter “this Policy”) to govern the reservation, committee meetings; shareholder organizational scheduling, and use of all building community rooms meetings, building group informational sessions; under the jurisdiction of the Board. and organizational briefings.
The event must not charge an admission, ticket, cover, or participation fee to any attendee; No commercial vendors, pop-up shops, or forprofit merchandise sales may be conducted in connection with the event; and Any nominal dues collection at the door must be pre-approved in writing by the Board of Directors, must be consistent with the organization’s recognized dues structure on file with the cooperative, and may not constitute an event admission fee by another name.
This Policy is adopted for the following purposes: Fee Status: No room rental fee is required for con- Requirements: The organization must submit a 1. To ensure that community spaces serve their in- firmed Governance Meetings. See Section 5. completed Room Reservation Form, Shareholders tended governance and community function as Community Room Contract, identify the contact shared resources for the benefit of all sharehold- 2.2 — Personal Social Event person, organizational authorization letter, and the ers; required $100.00 fee by money order, in accordance 2. To prevent unauthorized commercial activity, Definition with the schedule set forth in Section 5 of this Policy. including the operation of pop-up shops, vendor A private gathering organized by a shareholder of fairs, and fee-based services within the building Rochdale Village for personal or family purposes, 2.4 — Commercial or Revenue-Generating Event community rooms; including but not limited to birthday celebrations, --PROHIBITED 3. To prevent misuse of building community graduation parties, baby showers, engagement gathrooms, including events that charge admission, erings, holiday gatherings, anniversary celebrations, Definition Any event, gathering, meeting, demonsell products or services, or are otherwise con- and family reunions. stration, exhibition, or activity regardless of how it ducted for private gain while being misrepreis labeled or described by the organizer that involves sented as official shareholder meetings or coop- Distinguishing Characteristics: To qualify as a any one or more of the following elements: erative functions; Personal Social Event, the following conditions must 4. To preserve equitable access to community spac- all be satisfied: 1. The sale, display, promotion, or distribution of es for all eligible shareholders and recognized products, goods, or merchandise for compensacooperative organizations; and • Attendance is limited to people personally intion; 5. To establish clear, enforceable standards that vited by the hosting shareholder; the 2. The collection of admission, registration, entry, Management and Public Safety personnel may • Event is not open to the general shareholder popor participation fees from attendees; apply uniformly and without ambiguity. ulation or the public at large; 3. The provision of paid services, including but not • No admission, door, cover, or participation limited to hair services, nail services, skincare This Policy applies to all shareholders, and organicharge may be imposed on guests; treatments, massages, financial consultations, lezations — whether recognized by the Board or oth- • No commercial sales, vendor tables, merchangal consultations, fitness classes, yoga sessions, erwise — who seek to use or who use any building dise promotion, or for-profit services may be wellness workshops, tutoring, test preparation, community room. conducted in connection with the event; and photography sessions, or any professional ser• The hosting shareholder must be in good standvice rendered for compensation; SECTION 2 — DEFINITIONS OF EVENT CATing at the time of reservation and at the time of 4. The solicitation of orders, subscriptions, memEGORIES the event, meaning no outstanding arrears in berships, or donations for an external organizamaintenance charges, fees, assessments, or other tion or for-profit enterprise; or The following definitions establish the governing amounts owed to Rochdale Village, Inc. 5. Any activity from which the organizer, the hostclassifications for all events and gatherings in Roch- • The hosting shareholder will serve as the contact ing shareholder, or any participating third party dale Village building community rooms. These defiperson for the event should any issues arise. derives a financial benefit, directly or indirectly. nitions are exhaustive and controlling. The Board • shall assess the substance and actual conduct of any Requirements: The shareholder must submit a com- Critical Notice — Anti-Circumvention Rule event not its stated description or label when deter- pleted, signed, and dated Shareholder’s Community An event does not escape classification as a Commermining the applicable category. Misclassification of Room Contract & Room Reservation Form, together cial or Revenue-Generating Event by labeling itself an event, whether intentional or inadvertent, consti- with the $100.00 room rental fee by money order, in a “meeting,” “club gathering,” “community event,” tutes a violation of this Policy. accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 5 “workshop,” “class,” or any similar description. The of this Policy. Board, Management and Public Safety shall look to 2.1 — Governance Meeting the substance of the activity what actually occurs not 2.3 — Organizational Social Event the label assigned by the organizer. This rule shall Definition be applied broadly to prevent circumvention of this A structured meeting convened by a duly recognized Definition Policy. Rochdale Village body including the Board of Direc- A gathering organized by a recognized Rochdale tors, its standing committees, and recognized share- Village club or organization, or group that is social Status: Expressly Prohibited. Commercial or holder associations/organizations for the express in nature including cultural celebrations, holiday Revenue-Generating Events are prohibited in all Ropurpose of conducting official cooperative business, parties, award ceremonies, talent showcases, so- chdale Village building community rooms. No exreporting on cooperative matters, or deliberating on cial nights, game nights or community appreciation ception, variance, or waiver is available under any issues affecting the cooperative community. events and is open to members of that organization circumstance for this category of event. See Section or the broader shareholder community. 4. Distinguishing Characteristics: To qualify as a Governance Meeting, the following conditions must Distinguishing Characteristics: To qualify as an 2.5 — Repass Event (Bereavement Reception) all be satisfied: Organizational Social Event, the following conditions must all be satisfied: Definition • The meeting must be open to all shareholders • The organizing group must be formally recog- A reception or gathering held in connection with the within the relevant body or building group; nized by the Board of Directors as a Rochdale death of a Rochdale Village shareholder, or lawful • No admission, registration, or participation fee Village club, organization, or group; occupant, convened for the purpose of mourning,
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remembrance, and communal support following a vance reservation in accordance with the procedures Policy and may be amended by recommendation funeral, memorial service, or interment. A Repass set forth in Section 6, and full compliance with this from keyholders or a Board resolution: Event is a compassionate accommodation extended Policy. by Rochdale Village, Inc. to its shareholder commu- SECTION 4 — PROHIBITED USES nity during a time of bereavement. The following uses of Rochdale Village building community rooms are expressly and categorically Distinguishing Characteristics: To qualify as a Re- prohibited. This list is illustrative and not exhauspass Event, all of the following conditions must be tive; the Board reserves the right to identify addisatisfied: tional prohibited uses consistent with the purposes of this Policy: • The event must be organized by and held in the name of a shareholder or family member of a • Commercial or Revenue-Generating Events of 5.2 — Payment Requirements deceased shareholder or lawful household occuany kind, as defined in Section 2.4 of this Policy; All building community room rental fees must be pant of the deceased shareholder; • Pop-up shops, vendor fairs, flea markets, craft paid by money order or certified check made pay• The event should occur within thirty (30) calsales, marketplace events, or any gathering at able to Rochdale Village, Inc. Cash payments are endar days of the date of death of the deceased which goods or merchandise are offered for sale not accepted under any circumstances. Personal individual; checks are not accepted. All fees must be paid in full or exchange for compensation; • The reserving shareholder must provide docu- • Fee-based fitness classes, yoga sessions, dance at the time of reservation confirmation. A reservation mentation of the death at minimum, a certified classes, or wellness workshops, whether open to shall not be considered confirmed until payment is copy of the death certificate or a funeral home the general public or restricted to invited partici- received and processed by the Accounting Departverification letter at the time of reservation; ment. pants; • Attendance must be limited to persons person- • Paid tutoring sessions, test-preparation classes, ally invited by the organizing shareholder; the academic coaching, or educational services of SECTION 6 — RESERVATION PROCEDURES event is not open to the general shareholder popAND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS any kind conducted for compensation; ulation or the public at large; • Professional service appointments including but • No admission, door, cover, or participation not limited to hair, nail, skincare, massage, and 6.1 — Reservation Request charge of any kind may be imposed on guests; beauty services conducted for compensation; • No commercial sales, vendor tables, merchan- • Fundraising events, donation solicitation events, All room reservations must be submitted on the ofdise promotion, or for-profit services of any kind or benefit events for organizations external to ficial Rochdale Village Room Reservation Form may be conducted in connection with the event; provided by the building keyholder. The Shareholder Rochdale Village, Inc.; and • Political campaign events, candidate fundrais- Community Room Contract, also provided by the • Catering or the provision of food and light reers, partisan solicitation activities, or events so- keyholder, must be completed, signed, and dated. freshments for guests is expressly permitted. liciting contributions for political purposes are Completed reservation requests, including all reprohibited, except that recognized Rochdale quired documentation and payment, must be submitExamples: Post-funeral receptions; bereavement political groups — including Jewel of Jamaica ted at the time of booking. If an event is canceled, the gatherings; memorial meal receptions following a (JOJ), Concerned Cooperators Coalition (CCC), shareholder must notify the keyholder at least two religious service. Cooperators United for Reform, United Share- weeks before the scheduled date. Keyholders must holders, and Rochdale Independent Organiza- submit monthly reports by the 5th day of each month. Fee Status: Repass Events are free for shareholdtion (RIO) may hold fundraisers for Board of ers and members of the shareholders household. All Each keyholder may use the building community Directors campaign activities. other requests for repass are subject to the $100.00 • Religious services, worship gatherings, or prayer room for one free event per calendar year, providfee Shareholders who are not in good standing at the services (the use of any interfaith or spiritual ed all required forms are completed and submitted. time of reservation may petition the Board for a temmeeting spaces designated by the Board is govporary good-standing accommodation, which may 6.2 — Documentation Required for All Reservaerned by separate policy); be granted at the board’s discretion in recognition of • Events at which alcohol is served; No bouncy tions the extenuating circumstances of bereavement. houses, no outside grilling, no cooking The following documentation is required for every • No candles, glitter, confetti Documentation Requirements: A completed Room • Events that exceed the posted room capacity es- room reservation, regardless of event type: Reservation Form; a certified copy of the death certablished in accordance with the New York City • A completed Room Reservation Form setting tificate or a funeral home verification letter; a signed Fire Code; acknowledgment of this Policy and payment if ap- • Subletting, assigning, or transferring a room resforth the applicant’s full name, building number, plicable. apartment number, contact telephone number ervation to any other individual or organization; and email address, event type (identified by ref• Use of building community rooms for business SECTION 3 — PERMITTED USES erence to the applicable category in Section 2), operations, as a registered business address, or estimated attendance, and requested date, start for commercial storage of merchandise, equipBuilding Community rooms at Rochdale Village are time, and end time; ment, or inventory; available for the following categories of use, subject • Use by a non-resident or external organization; • Proof of shareholder good standing confirmed in each case to the conditions, fees, procedures, and by the General Manager’s Office evidencing no and restrictions set forth in this Policy: outstanding maintenance arrears, fees, assess• Events purported to be Governance Meetings ments, or other charges owed to Rochdale Vilorganized solely to create gatherings designed • Governance Meetings (as defined in Section lage, Inc.; and to give the appearance of an governance activity 2.1); for the purpose of obtaining free room access. • A signed acknowledgment that the reserving • Personal Social Events (as defined in Section shareholder has read, understands, and agrees to 2.2); comply with the full text of this Building ComSECTION 5 — FEE SCHEDULE • Organizational Social Events (as defined in munity Room-Use Policy. Section 2.3); and 5.1 — Building Community Room Rental Fees • Repass (Bereavement Receptions) (as defined 6.3 — Additional Documentation by Event Type in Section 2.5). Room rental fees are assessed on a per-event basis and are not prorated by the hour. The following fee In addition to the documentation required under SecAll permitted uses are subject to availability, ad- schedule is in effect as of the date of adoption of this tion 6.2, the following additional documentation is
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required based on event category:
the immediate termination of the event.
and personal property brought into the room must be removed and the room must be returned to its original configuration and condition by the end of the reserved period; Prohibited Items: Candles, open flames, glitter, confetti, and similar items that create fire hazards or impose extraordinary cleaning obligations are strictly prohibited in all community rooms; Cooking and Food Preparation: Cooking or the use of cooking equipment is not permitted in community rooms. Shareholders may use the warmers that are provided to keep their food warm. Sound and Music: Music and all amplified sound must cease by 8:30 p.m. Amplified sound must be maintained at levels that do not disturb other residents or neighboring buildings; and Parking: Parking arrangements for event guests are the sole responsibility of the hosting shareholder. The reservation of a building community room does not entitle the reserving shareholder or event attendees to any additional parking spaces beyond those generally available in the cooperative’s parking facilities.
Personal Social Events: A copy of a valid gov- 7.2 — Immediate Termination of Events ernment-issued photo identification of the reserving shareholder; General Management or authorized public safety • • Organizational Social Events: (a) a letter of au- personnel are empowered to immediately terminate thorization printed on the organization’s official any event found to be in violation of this Policy, inletterhead and signed by the organization’s pres- cluding without limitation: events misrepresented as ident or chairperson; and (b) a written statement Governance Meetings; events at which admission, • of the event’s purpose; and registration, or participation fees are being charged; • Governance Meetings: A written reservation re- events at which commercial activity is being conquest from the recognized body’s president or ducted; events that exceed room capacity; or events secretary, completing the required documents that otherwise violate the terms of this Policy or apwill suffice. plicable law. Termination of an event may result in • loss of ability to use building community rooms and 6.4 — Certification Clause shall result in forfeiture of all fees associated with that event. • The following Certification Clause shall appear on the official Room Reservation Form and must be 7.3 — Sanctions for Individual Violations executed with an original signature by the reserving shareholder. Electronic signatures are not accepted Shareholders who violate this Policy may be subject for this certification. The following text shall appear to sanctions determined on a case-by-case basis, inverbatim: cluding suspension or revocation of building community room privileges. Shareholder Certification — Required SignaSECTION 9 — AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW ture 7.4 — Organizational Sanctions This Policy may be amended by a majority vote of “I, the undersigned, certify under penalty of loss Where a violation of this Policy is committed by or the Board of Directors at any duly noticed meeting of reservation privileges and further coopera- in the name of a recognized Rochdale Village organi- of the Board. Proposed amendments shall be made tive sanctions that: (1) the information provided zation or group, the Board of Directors may, in addi- available to shareholders in advance of the Board in this reservation request is true and accurate tion to the individual sanctions described in Section meeting at which the amendment is to be considered, in all material respects; (2) the event described 7.3, suspend or revoke the organization’s formally in accordance with the cooperative’s standard notice herein is a bona fide [Personal Social Event / recognized status. Revocation of recognized status procedures. Organizational Social Event / Governance shall render the organization ineligible to reserve Meeting] as defined in the Rochdale Village community rooms, use the cooperative’s name or fa- This Policy shall be reviewed by the Board of DiCommunity Room-Use Policy; (3) no admis- cilities, or conduct activities within Rochdale Village rectors annually. The purpose of each annual review sion, registration, or participation fee will be until reinstatement is granted by Board resolution. is to assess the effectiveness of the Policy, address emerging patterns of misuse or circumvention, upcharged to any attendee in connection with this date the fee schedule as warranted by operational event; (4) no products, services, or merchandise 7.5 — Appeals costs, and align the Policy with any changes in apwill be sold, displayed, or distributed for compensation at this event; (5) I have read, under- A shareholder or organization subject to sanctions plicable law, cooperative governance documents, or stand, and agree to comply with the full text of under this Policy may appeal the imposition of such regulatory requirements. the Building Community Room-Use Policy of sanctions by submitting a written appeal to the Board Rochdale Village, Inc.; and (6) I understand that of Directors within fifteen (15) calendar days of re- SECTION 10 — EFFECTIVE DATE AND SUmisrepresentation of the event type or activities ceiving written notice of the violation and applicable PERSESSION conducted at the event is grounds for immediate sanctions. The written appeal must clearly state the termination of the event, forfeiture of all fees and grounds for the appeal and include any supporting This Policy is effective upon adoption by the Board deposits paid, and referral for cooperative dis- documentation the appellant wishes the Board to of Directors of Rochdale Village, Inc. at a duly nociplinary action, including possible proceedings consider. The Board shall consider the appeal at its ticed Board meeting. Upon the effective date, this under the terms of the Occupancy Agreement.” next duly noticed meeting and shall render a written Policy shall be incorporated by reference into the decision. The decision of the Board on appeal is final Rochdale Village House Rules and shall have the same force and effect as all other provisions of the Printed Name and binding. House Rules. Signature Date SECTION 8 — GENERAL CONDITIONS This Policy supersedes and replaces all prior inforApartment Number & Building Number The following conditions apply to all events held in mal room-use guidelines, notices, memoranda, and SECTION 7 — ENFORCEMENT AND SANC- Rochdale Village building community rooms, re- resolutions of the Board of Directors and Management regarding the reservation and use of building TIONS gardless of event type or category: community rooms. In the event of any conflict be7.1 — Right of Inspection • Responsibility for Attendee Conduct: The re- tween this Policy and any prior guidance, notice, or serving shareholder is personally responsible for resolution, the provisions of this Policy shall control Management and designated public safety personnel the conduct of all attendees during the event and in all respects. of Rochdale Village, Inc. reserve the right to enter shall ensure that all attendees comply with this All room reservations made prior to the effective and inspect any building community room at any Policy; time during a reserved event to verify compliance • Capacity Limits: The posted room capacity date of this Policy and covering events to occur after with this Policy. Such inspections may be conducted limits, established in accordance with the New the effective date shall be evaluated for compliance with or without prior notice. Refusal by the reservYork City Fire Code, must not be exceeded at with this Policy and may be required to be resubmiting shareholder or any attendee to permit entry and any time. Capacity includes all attendees, and ted under the terms hereof at the discretion of the Board of Directors. inspection by authorized personnel constitutes an inevent support personnel; dependent violation of this Policy and is grounds for • Room Restoration: All decorations, equipment, •
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P rojects R eport August 2026 PROJECTS IN PROGRESS Project Name: Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Description: EVCS is a must-have amenity for workplaces, businesses, apartments, condos & co-ops. It gives more value to the facilities. Status: Mall 1 - TESLA /Rental Spaces (40 EV) and ConEd Electrical blockhouse location - Board approved. 9/1/2026: Mobilization started. 9/3/2026: Work started. 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: $25,991,498.88 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
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Project Name: Sitewide Roofing Replacement/Repairs Contractor Description: Long-term contract for roof repairs and replacement throughout Rochdale Village. The contractor is Bay restoration. Roofing Mfr. is SIPLAST. Completed work carries a 20 year no dollar limit guarantee. Status: Eight (8) Bldgs. Completed: #1 - 5, 12, 17 & 20. Year 1 (1, 3, 4, 12 & 17); Year 2 (2, 5, & 20). Management, Architect & Contractor agreed to close out/ place this project on hold until funding is available. Five (5) remaining buildings (#6, 7, 8, 18 & 19) will be re-bid and done later. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $8,277,850 Money Spent: $5,481,466 Projected Completion: N/A
Project Name: Façade Description: Long term plan for 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: 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: 11 and 12. Both are completed. 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
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: Mold Assessment Description: Service contract Status: Ongoing Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $100,000 Money Spent: $39,940 Projected Completion: N/A Project Name: Brownfield SSDS Mall 1 & 2 Description: Air clean up underground Status: Exhaust fan installation completed. Awaiting the Certificate of Completion (COC) from DEC. Mall 1 - JS Cleaners Remediation is completed. Mall 2 - HIP cleaners Remediation is completed. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $411,800 Money Spent: $341,500 Projected Completion: N/A Project Name: Pylon Signs Description: Merchant list signs for Mall #1. Status: In progress. New design signs awarded to ASG. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: $288,683 Money Spent: $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 PROJECTS ON-HOLD Project Name: Lobby Enhancement & Door Replacement & ADA Accessible Vestibules Description: Replace 20 lobby entrances and doors and make ADA complaints. Status: On Hold. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order. This project will be revisited later. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $800,000 Money Spent: $323 Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available. Project Name: Elevators/Utilities/ Demising Walls - Mall 1 Description: The installation of an elevator, demising walls, and utilities on the 2nd floor of mall. Status: On Hold. All work is complete and funded except for the 2nd elevator which is no longer being done. Management is working with Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac on reallocating funds from this project to fund convector change order. Funding Source: Wells Fargo Contract Amount: $750,000 Money Spent: $213,100.00 Projected Completion: N/A Project Name: Elevator Modernization & Preventative Maintenance Description: Elevator modernization including new maintenance. Status: On hold, however, we are moving forward with the preventative maintenance portion.
Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available. Project Name: 15 Cardboard Balers Description: Machine compresses cardboard waste into small and compact bales. Status: On hold Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Anticipated Re-start: This project will be reevaluated once funding is available. PROJECTS TO BE REMOVED Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Architect Description: Design Work for Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost ow exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Anticipated Re-start: N/A Project Name: Lot 3A/3B Tier 1 Contractor Description: Building a tier above Lot 3A/3B to create additional parking. Status: To be removed. Original budget of $5 million no longer applies due to Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation total cost now exceeds $12 million for adding approximately 300 new spaces. These considerations make this project financially infeasible. Management will continue to look at other alternatives to address the parking issues. Funding Source: Reserves Contract Amount: N/A Money Spent: N/A Anticipated Re-start: N/A
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