Holyoke Veterans Home Reconstruction Access, Inclusion and Diversity Committee Meeting, 12/16/2022

Meeting Minutes

A. Call to Order

• Commissioner Gladstone called the meeting to order.
• Commissioner Gladstone reminded members that the meeting is being recorded.

Confirming Member Access:

• Confirm that all members and persons anticipated on the agenda are present and can hear
• Members present:
  • Colton Andrews
  • Jose Bou
  • Karen Courtney
  • Jose Delgado
  • Bill McAvoy
  • Aisha Miller
  • Kareem Kibodya for Nicole Obi
  • Michael Rybicki for Migdalia Diaz
  • Mary-dith Tuitt
• Members absent:
  • Rubens Boursiquot
  • John Cruz
  • Raymond Feyre
  • Colleen Fonseca
  • Jesse Flynn
  • Diane Randolph Jones
  • Coleman Nee

B. Administrative Matters

• Introduction of two new committee members, Jose Bou and Michael Rybicki.
• 2023 Meetings: Committee members decided to continue meeting on the 3rd Friday of the month at 10AM.

C. Vote to approve October and November Meeting Minutes.

• Meeting minutes approved via voice vote.

D. Update from DCAMM and Commodore/Walsh

• Update on the PLA ratification process.
• Update on project schedule.
• Update on the bidding for the main package.
• Update on outreach efforts.

E. Public Question/Comment Period

• Committee members opened the floor up to questions and comments from the public: none received.

F. Conclusion, Adjournment and set next Meeting Date/ Time

• Meeting adjourned.
• Next meeting: Friday January 20th at 10AM.