Mary Shepherd Home Citizens' Advisory Committee

Shepherd Home Advisory Committee MINUTES July 13, 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, Larry Riley, Veteran, Atty. Seb Guiliano; Christine Garriga, DeMarco; Carl Rodenhizer, Columbus House, Guests: Kathy McPherson, Morty Pear, Sen. Matt Lessor Phil opened the meeting at 5:00. Guests Kathy McPherson and Morty Pear were in attendance at the beginning of the meeting. They were encouraging that efforts to add a ramp to the porch on the southern exit to the building. Development Sen Matt Lessor attended a portion of the meeting (along with Rep. Brendon Chaffee) remotely listened in our interest in developing the vacant buildings to the north of Shepherd. He said he would follow up with DMHAS staff and see of the possibilities. Minutes of the June 8, 2022 meeting were approved, with the correction that Seb Guiliano was in attendance. Finances Were not available for presentation Occupancy Christine reports one official vacancy (205). She has identified a potential applicant who has been vetted by the DeMarco compliance office. The applicant is awaiting approval by Middletown Housing Authority. The vacancy at 302 has an approved tenant who moved in on July 1. The tenant in 401 has died, but until the tenant’s family goes to probate we cannot empty the room. Potential candidates are being reviewed. Demographics The demographics of the tenants in the building are attached and made a part of these minutes. Tenant issues Unit 210 was sent to legal due to falling behind on his rent, however tenant started to make payments. Unit 304 tenant didn’t make his 1st rent payment. Failed to recertify with MHA and has an unauthorized dog. Program Report • Elks Veteran Kayaking Program – May to September Every Thursday - Transportation Provided if needed. This may change due to weather.  • 4th July Event will be July 1st Cook out was great! Many tenants participated. • VA Social Worker onsite to support tenants – July 15 - 10am • Tenant meeting – July 22 – 1pm • Bingo July 27 – 6pm to 7:30pm • Christine raised the interest in producing raised gardens, with the Elks funding. The committee was supportive of that action. • Shepherd tenants did assist with placing flags at the cemetery. • Next Clinic schedule for 7/20/2022 – 9am to 12pm – We’ll explore with Dr. Cardona adding therapy onsite. Maintenance Efforts to finalize the roofing contract with Elite are underway. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 Next meeting, July 13, 2022 Submitted by, Carl Rodenhizer  Hdcpd or Disabled in National Race Unit Origin 1= 1 = Caucasian Elderly If Yes 1 - Hispanic / 2 = Non- 2 = Black/African Unit If No Hispanic 4E = Korean 6 = Family Number Gender 2 other Size 101 M 1 Y 2 1 1 102 M 1 N 2 2 1 103 M 1 N 2 1 1 104 M 1 Y 2 1 1 201 M 1 N 2 1 1 202 M 1 Y 2 2 1 203 M 1 Y 2 1 1 204 M 1 N 2 2 1 205 Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant 206 M 1 N 2 1 1 207 M 1 Y 2 1 1 208 M 1 Y 2 1 1 209 M 1 N 2 1 1 210 M 1 N 2 2 1 211 M 1 Y 2 1 1 212 F 1 Y 2 1 1 301 M 1 N 2 4E 1 302 M 1 Y 2 1 1 303 M 1 N 2 1 1 304 M 1 N 2 1 1 305 F 1 N 2 1 1 306 M 1 Y 2 1 1 307 M 1 Y 2 1 1 308 M 1 Y 2 2 1 309 M 1 N 2 1 1 310 M 1 Y 2 1 1 311 M 1 Y 2 1 312 M 1 N 2 1 1 401 M 1 N 2 402 M 1 Y 2 1 1 403 M 1 N 1 6 2 404 M 1 N 1 6 1