A. Call to Order 10:05 a.m.
- Reminded members that the use of AI for note taking or recording at DCAMM meetings is prohibited except in limited cases as approved by the DCAMM General Counsel.
Members in Attendance:
Members Present:
- Colton Andrews
- Karen Courtney
- John Cruz
- Micheal Euvrard
- Andrea Gayle Bennett
- Bonnie Borch-Rote
- Debora Olson
- Laddy Rua
- Michael Rybicki
- Mary-dith Tuitt
- Liseth Velez (Micala Britto)
Members Absent:
- Marcony Almeida-Barros
- Rubens Boursiquot
- Maxime Charles
- Colleen Fonseca
- Dr. Aisha Miller
- Nicole Obi (Allysa Benaflew-Ramos BECMA)
- Laddy Rua
Confirmed that all present can hear and participate.
B. Administrative Matters
Charles Kelsey thanked the participants for joining the virtual meeting. Topics for consideration, vote to approve September and October 2025 Meeting Minutes. Meeting minutes prepared by DCAMM team shared with committee members for review.
C. Motion to approve the September and October meeting minutes
Approved by:Karen Courtney 2nd John Cruz, all attendees voting in the affirmative, the meeting minutes were approved.
Karellis Rivera reported updates from previous month. All contract values and payments to diverse
D. Update from Commodore/Walsh
- Nathalie Assens provided updates, work in progress.
- Aerial photos of overall site were reviewed.
- Natural stone retaining walls installation ongoing.
- Masonry installation substantially completed.
- Unitized curtainwall installed at West end of the building.
- Drywall installation continues at soffits.
- Millwork installation, painting, drywall and finishes continues.
- Tel Data rooms installation ongoing.
Karellis Rivera reported updates from previous month. All contract values and payments to diverse firms through September 2025 presented. All workforce goals are being exceeded.
E. Outreach Update
Commodore|Walsh hosted Frankilin County Tech; carpentry and electrical classes. Also, attended the City of Boston Supplier Diversity Networking Event, Massachusetts Girls in Trades Eastern and Western Conference Career Fairs.
DCAMM in collaboration with SDO attended Veteran-Owned Business Info-Session
F. Public Question/Comment Period
No questions from the public. Adjournment:
- Request for motion to adjourn, moved at 10:30.
- Motion 1st Karen Courtney
- 2nd Deb Olsen, motion carried
Reminder: Next meeting Friday, December 19th at 10AM (virtual)
For additional information, including video recordings, approved minutes, and presentations on the Holyoke Veterns’ Home Reconstruction Access, Inclusion & Diversity Committee click here or go to:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/holyoke-veterans-home-reconstruction-access-inclusion-diversity-committee