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CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
FOURTH OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022 – 6:00PM
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIENDSWOOD FOURTH OF JULY STEERING
COMMITTEE THAT WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022, IN THE SECOND FLOOR
CONFERENCE ROOM AT FRIENDSWOOD CITY HALL LOCATED AT 910 S. FRIENDSWOOD DRIVE,
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING PRESENT CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
CHAIR BARBARA BLANCHARD
COMMITTEE MEMBER CHRIS SCARPA
COMMITTEE MEMBER TONY SCARPA
COMMITTEE MEMBER STACY SCARPA
DAY CHAIR MICHELLE BJACEK
COMMITTEE MEMBER STEPHANIE KARACOSTAS
COMMITTEE MEMBER TERRY MCKEE
COMMITTEE MEMBER KATHY MOLINARO
COMMITTEE MEMBER LARRY SIMS
COMMITTEE MEMBER NANCY SIMS
COMMITTEE MEMBER TERRI CORBETT
COMMITTEE MEMBER LINDSEY VAUGHN
COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN SCOTT
JAMES TONEY, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
KIMBERLY RAMIREZ ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
MICHEAL BOYETT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PF PARKS AND RECREATION
NATALIE POFFENBERGER, RECREATION ASSISTANT
1. Call to Order Chairperson Barbara called the meeting to order at 5:58PM.
2. Public Comment
Barbara inquired if the Corvette Club was secured for the event. Toney confirmed the Corvette Club was confirmed and will be supplying cars for the 4th of July Parade.
3. Minutes
Kathy motion to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2022, meeting, seconded
by Larry, and approved unanimously.
4. Business Items
A. 4th of July Breakfast
Lindsey reported everything is ready for the 4th of July Breakfast. Decorations,
runners, silverware, plates, and cookies have been purchased. Set up is also
secured with several volunteers who will assist with decorating.
B. 4th of July Parade
Stacy stated that the parade lineup will be finished closer to the event. She also
stated that at this time there are 74 entries for the Parade.
C. 4th of July Day Program
Toney informed the committee that due to price increases he was unable to
secure radios. Instead, the Parks and Recreation department will supply the 10
radios that the department already possesses. 4-6 of the radios will be need at
the event. The other committee members will use their cell phones in lieu of
radios. Toney also stated the importance of keeping all vehicles off the track.
Barbara inquired to the number of vendors. Natalie informed the committee that
at the time there are 38 vendors total secured for the event. Kim reminded the
committee there is a non-mandatory vendor meeting at Stevenson on Sunday
July 3rd.
D.
E.
Evening Program
Toney stated that the Kettle Corn vendor would like to be set up at the same
spot as last time near the Amphitheater.
Mora Spirit Award & Evelyn B. Newman Award
The committee proceeded to write down the names of the businesses and
individuals they would like to vote for to win the awards. Barbara clarified that the Mora Spirit award is for an organization while the Evelyn B. Newman award is for an individual. Kathy nominated Stacy for the Evelyn B. Newman award. Lonestar
Squadron was nominated by several committee members for the Mora Spirit award. The committee unanimously approved both nominations and unanimously voted them as the winners.
5. Adjournment Larry motioned to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Terry and unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 6:20PM.