Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

Shepherd Home Advisory Committee MINUTES November 11, 2020 5:00 Location: https://zoom.us/j/95861422815?pwd=YlNmL3NaTjlMOXp3K0FRZVBuRmVvdz09 Those present: Atty. Ralph Wilson; Deputy Mayor Vinnie Loffredo; Veteran Larry Riley; Atty. Seb Giuliano; Col. Phil Cacciola, Retired; Carl Rodenhizer, Columbus House; Christine Garriga, Property Manager, DeMarco. Tenant issues Two tenants continue to remain in treatment off site. One is being prepared for return to Shepherd. The committee voted to have his return with a letter from a physician that he could live independently, and he was not a danger to himself or others. He was to agree to participate in substance abuse treatment. ir apartments are being reserved for them. We are still awaiting a treatment plan that would make it safe for them to return to the facility. Their family members and the treatment provider are seeking additional resources for them. Plans are reported to include a staff presence with him five days a week, three hours a day. Occupancy Occupancy remains at 100% Security Security presence has been reduced from eight to four hours on the weekends. There have been no increased problems in the residence. Committee approved eliminating security while continuing to monitor behavior, effective 11/16. Building issues Still working to clarify a price to address the asbestos in the slate tiles. Next meeting, December 9, 2020 Submitted by, Carl Rodenhizer