A. Call to Order
- 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:
- Marcony Almeida-Barros
- Karen Courtney
- Andrea Gayle Bennett
- Bonnie Borch-Rote
- Michael Rybicki
- Mary-dith Tuitt
Members Absent:
- Colton Andrews
- Rubens Boursiquot
- Maxime Charles
- John Cruz
- Micheal Euvrard
- Colleen Fonseca
- Dr. Aisha Miller
- Nicole Obi (Allysa Benaflew-Ramos BECMA)
- Debora Olson
- Liseth Velez
- 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 January, February and March 2026 Meeting Minutes. Meeting minutes prepared by DCAMM team shared with committee members for review. No vote was taken to approve meeting minutes due to lack of quorum.
C. Update from Commodore/Walsh
- Nathalie Assens provided updates, work in progress.
- Aerial photos of overall site were reviewed.
- Drywall and finishes installation ongoing.
- Terrazo installation started.
Karellis Rivera reported updates from previous month. All contract values and payments to diverse firms through March 2026 presented. All workforce goals are being exceeded.
D. Outreach Update
DCAMM and SDO scheduled MA Construction Opportunities Outreach Virtual Events for the following dates below:
May 19, 2026: 10am -11:30am
September 24, 2026: 1pm -2:30pm
December 2, 2026: 10am – 11:30am
DCAMM Certification Virtual Monthly Meetings
Registration Link DCAMM Contractor Certification February Virtual Office Hour Session Tickets, Wednesday, February 18 • 8 AM - 9 AM EST | Eventbrite
E. Public Question/Comment Period
No questions from the public.
Adjournment:
Request for motion to adjourn, moved at 10:20
Motion 1st Karen Courtney 2nd Michael Rybicki
Reminder: Next meeting Friday May 15th, 2026 at 10AM (virtual)
For additional information, including video recordings, approved minutes, and presentations on the Holyoke Veterans’ Home Reconstruction Access, Inclusion & Diversity Committee.