HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2013-06-124th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2013
Committee members in attendance:
Tommy McDonald
Corey Kirkland
Terri Corbett
Tony Scarpa
Michele Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Chris Scarpa
Darrell Fales
Judy Dealejandro
Rufino Ramirez
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Drew Pennywell, Staff
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Gary Williams, Staff
FISD transportation, Mike Jones
Ryan Jenkins, Friendswood PD
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:46 pm
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding May 15, 2013 minutes: Michelle made a motion to
approve the minutes as corrected, Chris Scarpa second the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2013, 4th of July Celebration
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Kimberly Ramirez informed the group that Chick Fila is still on board
with sponsoring the breakfast, bringing the Chick Fila Cow and Dunn Bros will be providing the
coffee for the event.
B. Parade: Stacy stated that we need to make sure we have the directionally signs for the
parade and is planning on sending emails out to parade participants earlier this year. So far we
have 27 parade entries. James stated we have a parade participant with a large entry as far as
length and height, he suggested staging him on Heritage or near Woodlawn, the committee
agreed.
C. Day: James stated that we're getting the singers for the day program from the Concert in the
Park, karaoke night; he also stated Tom Goodwin’s daughter might be interested in performing
along with Larry Taylor’s daughter. James stated all signs, generators; popup tent will be set up
that morning by our parks crew for the event. Staff suggested nixing the day entertainment
due to the heat and inviting more singers from the Karaoke night. James stated that we’re
having BMW stage their cars on the drive and will be checking in Fox 26 News in still on board
to emcee the day event.
D. Evening: Kimberly informed the committee that David Weekly has committed to sponsor
the skydivers. James stated we will have the flyover for the evening program as well. James
suggested inviting a local church clergy member to do the invocation. Tony stated he will find a
person to do the invocation. James stated that the amusement rides will be staged back field
along the fence line. Drew informed the committee that 92 FM approached us to be the media
sponsor for the evening program and will advertise the event on air. The PSA cost around
$1,000 and they will provide this service for free. James stated we will write the script and will
not include the word “sponsor" in the PSA but will send out to the committee before sending
final script to 92FM. FFA will be selling BBQ plates for the evening program. Kimberly informed
the group that chick Fila will provide food for committee, as well as Scott Gordon providing
food for the committee and the band. Lighthouse will provide the trailer for the band and
Texas Solar Resources will provide a LED light trailer for the evening program.
Corey made a motion to award the Evelyn Newman Award to Paulette Jeter and Benny Baker
with the Gathering Committee and the Knights of Columbus for the Mora Spirit award, Stacy
Scarpa second the motion and it passed unanimously.
Tommy informed James to make sure the park is sprayed for ants and that the picnic tables are
moved in Stevenson Park before the event.
Next meeting scheduled on June 26th at 7pm in City Hall.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:21p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
June 26, 2013