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4th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
April 17, 2013
Committee members in attendance:
Tony Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Corey Kirkland
Terri Corbett
Michelle Scarpa
Rachel Vargas
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, staff
Gary Williams, staff
Pat McGinnis, Council Liasion
Rufino Ramirez, Guest
Judy DeAlejandro, Guest
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Communications from the public/committee liaisons: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the March 20, 2013 Minutes: Stacy
made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Chris second the motion
and the motion was approved unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2013 4th of July Celebration
A. Parade: James stated that ATV’s can be in the parade as long as it’s
decorated. Committee suggested asking Lansdowne to wrap gators for
advertisement. Kimberly informed the committee that the 36th infantry band
wants to participate in the parade but has requested to be behind the colors.
Committee stated that they will put them behind the Knights of Columbus.
Terri Corbett agreed to be in charge of the judges, with selecting the judges as
well.
B. Day Program: James stated that we are getting a generator from Jim Hill for
the stage, and the Lighthouse has 2 generators that they will be providing.
James also informed the group that awesome events confirmed we’re just
waiting on a contract. Michele requested for the Community Services office to
date stamp booth applications. James stated that summer camp staff will take
care of handing the amusement rides participants. Michelle stated we need a
cooler during the day program have and have parks set up in the morning.
Michelle would like a heavy duty extension cord, popup tent and cooler for day
program set up in the morning. James asked if the committee would want a
misting station, they stated yes possibly stage it by the flags in Stevenson park.
James will ask Chris Womack about obtaining a misting station. James stated
the Zydeco Dots have been confirmed for the day program. James informed
the group that a drive has been installed by the gazebo and asked the
committee to think of some ideas on how we can utilize the drive for the day
program. Tommy suggested dropping off the dignitaries on Shadwell and
putting the cars on the drive to display them during the event
C. Evening Program: James stated we're waiting to confirm the sky divers and
check with Remax to see if they would be a sponsor. Tony Scarpa asked if FFA
could sell plates at the night program. We will have Kettle Korn, Funnel cakes,
Crawfish and TCBY at the evening program. James asked committee if they
would want to add amusement rides to the evening program. James stated to
use a different colored wrist band at night. Committee said it’s worth a try. The
meetings in June are scheduled for June 12 & 26.
5. Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
May 15, 2013