HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2013-01-164th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
January 16, 2013
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Chris Scarpa
Tony Scarpa
Michele Scarpa
Stefanie Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Robin Hall
Rachel Williams
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, staff
Michael Boyett, staff
Drew Pennywell, staff
Terry Corbett, guest
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:06 pm
2. Communications from the public: Tony Scarpa introduced guest Terry Corbett as
a new volunteer that wants to become a committee member.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding August 15, 2012 minutes: Robin
made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected Stacy second the motion and the
motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2013, the 4th of July Celebration.
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Kimberly Ramirez, staff will be taking care of the dignitary
breakfast this year.
B. Parade: Stacy stated we need a theme, Tommy gave us some us ideas, after
committee discussed they choose this year’s theme. Robin made a motion to approve
the 2013 4th of July theme as “It’s a grand old flag", Stacy second the motion and it
passed unanimously. Grand Marshal Ideas? Stacy made a motion to invite past mayors
of Friendswood to be this year’s Grand Marshal, Robin second the motion and the
motion passed unanimously. Robin suggested adding a little blurb about parade
applicants on the parade applications so she can give a little description of each entry
as they pass by the judge’s stand. The Lone Star Squadron will participate in the fly
over this year, councilman McGinnis will be in contact with them. Applications for the
parade will go out in March. Committee suggested having mascots end at the Chamber
instead of City Hall. Need to contact UV Country for the gators.
C. Day Program: Committee suggested having Old Rascals for day program at a cost
of $700. Committee suggested contacting Fox 26 News on mc'ing the day program.
They also want to expand awesome events. Plans are to announce the day program at
the beginning of the parade and also add signage to the medians to advertise the day
program. First aide/ice tent worked well last year.
D. Evening: Darrell Fales has assumed responsibility of the evening chair. James
stated that he was looking at 70's bands. He called the Commodores and they wanted
$150,000. Kool and the Gang were $70,000. Dysfunction Function, Fab Four and the
King were closer to $5,000. James will contact Radio Star to see if their available.
Fireworks, James Toney stated checked with other vendors and some were too high or
could not provide service at a large venue, Alpha Lee still offers the best rate for the
show they provide. The committee is requesting a flyer over and the sky divers for the
night program. Committee wants to make sure that orange fencing will be installed
along that area by West Ranch, add barricades to junior high area by command center
to prevent people and cars from parking there. Lock West Ranch back gate.
1. Discussion and possible action concerning the Chamber drawing at the
evening program. Lucy stated that the Chamber wants to move the drawing to 9pm.
Robin made a motion to move the chamber drawing after the band and before the
fireworks, Stefanie second the motion passed unanimously. Tony stated that Drew will
update the schedule for the day and evening program. Robin suggested asking David
Smith to MC the evening program. James stated he talked to Marc with Able
Communications today and he doesn’t think it will be a problem in getting radios for this
year’s event. He will contact them. Kimberly will get estimates on shirts for the
committee. Check on red shirts and the same style as last year.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
February 20, 2013