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4th OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE
MAY 19, 2010
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on Wednesday,
May 19, 2010 at City Hall, located at 910 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546, at
which time the following subject will be considered.
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Chris Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
Corey Kirkland
Skip Redding
Tony Scarpa
Nicole Morgan
Ken Turner
Reane Rives
Stacy Scarpa
Dan Morgan
Stefanie Karacostas
Director of Community Services: James Toney
Staff: Kimberly Ramirez
Council Liaison: Jim Barr
Guest: Fred Musgrove
Guest: Sandy Musgrove
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: Fred and Sandy Musgrove were guest at the
meeting and informed the committee that they were once former members of the 4th of
July Committee. At the time they chaired the committee and stated that they had Dave
Ward as the Grand Marshall with a budget of $7,000. During that time they had
fireworks and a laser show at the event which was held at Friendswood High School.
Total attendance at that time was 40,000.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding April 21, 2010 minutes: Dan Morgan
made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Renae Rives second the motion and
the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2010, 4th of July Celebration.
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Skip Redding stated that all produce will be bought from local
produce store and will be serving omelets made to order. Skip Redding requested to
present the dignitary breakfast sponsor, the Goddard school with a plaque.
B. Parade: Tony Scarpa asked about the status of the cars for the dignitaries, Michael
Boyett stated that at this time there is no need for the cars. Mr. Scarpa wanted to make
sure we confirmed parking availability at Comerica bank, and had access to bathrooms at
First Baptist church. Corey Kirkland stated that Brookside equipment can only supply 6
gators but has also contact Lansdowne Moody to see if they can supply the rest or all of
the gators. Committee stated that the parade route needs signage for the parade route
staging locations for the parade. Corey Kirkland questioned if the concrete barricades
will still be at the medians where TXDOT is currently improving the drainage on
Friendswood Dr. James Toney stated that he will have a meeting with TXDOT next
month. Nicole Morgan questioned if the Liberty bell will be put in Stevenson Park during
the day program. She suggested putting the Liberty bell at the Shadwell location or in
front of city hall. Kimberly Ramirez stated that a trailer is needed for the liberty bell and
someone needs to pick it up. Confirmation has not been received from NASA on the
appearance of any NASA astronauts for the Grand Marshall entry. James Toney stated
we should be getting a confirmation any day. A fly over has been confirmed for the
parade, and the police department as submitted the parade permit to TXDOT. Renae
Rives stated that the old trophies collected thru out the years will be used for this year’s
event. The Chamber truck drawing will be at 4pm. Monday, July 5th.
C. Day Program: James Toney stated that the TX Blue Brothers will be the band for
the 4th of July day program. The day program will end at 4pm; breakdown will be at 4:10
p.m. Nicole Morgan stated possibly have another small band by the pavilion area. She
stated that their isn’t enough seating in the park and possibly purchasing more seating for
the event. Nicole Morgan also stated that water is the issue at the park for the booth
vendors. Issues last year was communication with EMS and PD, both departments will
be invited to the June 4th of July meeting. Tony Scarpa made a motion to have one of the
4th of July committee members serve as the official liaison to EMS and PD, Chris Scarpa
second the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Stacy Scarpa is the new EMS
liaison. Nicole Morgan stated that the parking passes are not needed, at the day program.
Nicole Morgan made a motion to table the parking passes at the park until they are
needed again, Ken Turner seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
D. Evening program: Dan Morgan stated that the timeline has changed slightly due to
having 2 bands. Remax skydiving team has been confirmed and is funding the skydiving
event. The 4th of July Committee needs to be in the park by 5:30 p.m the night of the 4th
of July evening event. Dan Morgan made a motion to create the Evelyn B. Newman
award as a new volunteer service award for the 4th of July event, Nicole Morgan second
the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Approve by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
6-2-10