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NYSERDA runs an air conditioner incentive program – the Be Cool Program.  Coordinate with others, and replace a minimum of 10 A/C units to receive $35 or more per unit.

Additional eligibility information and application forms can be found on the NYSERDA website:
http://www.getenergysmart.org/MultiFamilyHomes/BeCool.aspx

Last night was the 5th Resident Council meeting led by the new CHAOC Board.  This also marked our annual security meeting, where representatives from both the NYPD’s 88th precinct and the CHAOC Command Security Corp provided updates and fielded questions from residents in attendance.

Our precinct’s commanding officer, Captain Anthony Tasso addressed residents and provided a “compstat” sheet highlighting neighborhood trends in a variety of crime categories.  Good news for all residents is that from last year to this year-to-date, overall incidents are down 16+%, however and maybe not so surprising in a downturned economy, burglaries are up almost 15%.  In a ten year comparison, incidents are down over 18% but grand larceny (car theft) is up over 120%!  If you are a resident with a vehicle, be sure hide or remove valuables and secure your vehicle. 

There was a notice a few weeks ago regarding a series of burglaries in the co-ops, specifically on the south campus.  These are still under investigation and the perpetrator has not been identified, and fortunately there have not been any recent cases.  Please keep in mind that at the time there was work being done on the exterior of the building, so although nothing has been formally correlated, I remind everyone to shut and lock their windows if there are contractors working on your building while you are not home.

John Chesney, owner of Command Security Corp, and Steve Barrett, the CHAOC account manager provided residents in attendance with a draft of an action plan to address concerns raised by shareholders.  Among these commitments, CSC has already retrained the security staff on duties and responsibilities here at the co-ops (ex. calling residents on the north campus when visitors arrive and addressing residents complaints as a priority over finishing routine building patrols).

One resident asked what she can and can not expect from on-campus security officers.  The room was reminded that the officers must maintain a log of all issues and resolutions, are responsible for calling 911 in appropriate situations, are not empowered to make arrests, when in uniform and are not to be smoking on campus, should have a visible name badge, conducting 2 to 3 building verticle security checks in each 8 hour shift, and have 1 person in the security booth at all times.  If you see any security officers violating these responsibilities, first call security and ask to speak with field supervisor Sebastion Worthy.  If Mr. Worthy is unavailable or unresponsive, please notify Steve Barrett at 212-943-0500.

Please check back tomorrow for additional notes from the RC meeting!