Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

Shepherd Home Advisory Committee MINUTES March 9, 2022 5:00 Location: Shepherd Home Conference Room or Zoom video Those in Attendance: Col. Phil Cacciola, Chair; Deputy Mayor Vinnie Loffredo, Vice-Chair; Atty. Ralph Wilson, Atty. Seb Giuliano, Larry Riley, Veteran; Christine Garriga, DeMarco; Carl Rodenhizer, Columbus House Phil opened the meeting at 5:00. Minutes of the February 9, 2022 meeting were approved with the correction of adding Larry Riley to those in attendance. Occupancy Christine reports there is only one vacancy currently. She has one applicant that is being vetted. She has additional applicants on the waitlist. She noted that the time to process an applicant is dependent upon them being document ready. On average, she estimated a month to a month and a half to get an applicant approved. Tenant issues None to note. Christine noted that there was a minor complaint between tenants of one playing their music too loud. Programs Christine reported the routine activities of Bingo on Friday and the Middlesex Hospital clinic on site. There were planned special events for St. Patricks Day. Building issues Still waiting for specs to replace the roof to be completed. Other development Vinnie noted that he has been in discussion with Rep. Quentin William. Quentin noted that he has pending legislation on a survey of all the properties at CVH. It’s a short session this year and he was unsure if it would be considered this year. Vinnie was advocating for the white shed and the three structures on Eastern Drive. Phil encouraged that members engage Lakisha Hyatt, CEO at CVH to get her supportive of the property carve out and tour Shepherd. Balance Sheet The balance sheet was distributed. A request for a monthly financial statement will be provided next month. Contributions Christine noted that contributions have fallen off. She’ll check with Mayce and assess the need for specific items. Bike Repair Vinnie asked about the status of the bike repair program. We’ll get a summary of St. Vincents engage from Peter Keast from SVDM for a report. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting, April 12, 2022 Submitted by, Carl Rodenhizer