HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2010-06-30
4th OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE
JUNE 30, 2010
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on Wednesday,
June 30, 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:
Michelle Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Tony Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Rachel Williams
Darrell Fales
Dan Morgan
Corey Kirkland
Ken Turner
Skip Redding
Renae Rives
Nicole Morgan
Steve Pate
Stefanie Karacostas
Craig Kovacevich
Drew Pennywell Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
Josh Rogers, PD
Kris Kern, Friendswood EMS
Sandy Musgrove, volunteer
Fred Musgrove, volunteer
Director of Community Services: James Toney
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 6:55 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: James Toney stated their will be a pop up tent at
the park for the Medical/Information staging area. The Musgrove’s volunteer to man the
booth. Kris Kerns, with Friendswood EMS stated suggested that the best way to get
EMS respond to any situation is to call 911. Josh Rogers stated concern about the
pedestrians and spectators at the one lane area under construction. Area will be blocked
off and additional officers on foot with an orange fence set up at the area. Josh Rogers
stated their will be 12 officers working the parade route along with bike officers.
Motorcycles officers will be present on FM518; City will have the new road
connectecting Falcon Ridge to FM518 closed. All dignitaries have been informed that
there is no parking at Centennial; anyone allowed in Centennial to park will have parking
passes. Corey Kirkland asked what is the best way to get in touch with PD, Josh Rogers
stated to call his cell phone and he will also have a radio.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding June 2, 2010 minutes: Ken Turner made
a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Craig Kovacevich seconded the minutes
and the minutes passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2010, 4th of July Celebration:
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Breakfast will be served at 7am for employees and committee
members, Dignitary breakfast will start at 8am.
B. Parade: Tony Scarpa stated that parade committee will meet at 8:30am Monday
morning; route signs will be at the parade route this year. Due to the drainage project on
Friendswood Dr. their will be a lane and a half from Echo-Castlewood, all parade entries
will be measured. A fence will be set up at this area and no one is allowed to view the
parade from this area. Josh Rogers stated that there is a big safety issue in having parade
viewers sit on the curb with their feet on the street. Tony Scarpa really stressed safety
with the construction and will try to get other volunteers to help out in patrolling this
area. Corey Kirkland suggested that if any committee members see any issues with the
route, to please bring it up before the parade. Josh Rogers stated that FM518 will not be
opened until all parade traffic is off the parade route. Corey Kirkland stated that if a
committee member checks out a gator, only drive on the opposite side of the street and
come back on Quaker. Street painting will be at 3pm.on Saturday, 4 gators will be
needed. Sunday the rest will be signed out. The fly over for the parade will be done by
Chuck Conway. Judging of the bikes will be at 9:15.
C. Day Program: Michelle Scarpa stated the park will be painted at noon; The
Chamber entrance and Shadwell will be barricaded. All booth assignments will be
handled out at 5pm. Will need 4 parking spots reserved for dignitary cars at Stevenson.
Horse will be routed to Old City Park. When horse participants are called for the parade,
they will need to have someone meet them at OCP with a trailer. The Liberty Bell float
carrying the Grand Marshall will be parked in front of city hall. Have vendors set up at
the park on Sunday, if the park is too wet the day program will be set up at the City Hall
parking lot.
D. Evening program: Dan Morgan stated that the committee members need to be at
Centennial by 6pm. The plan is to have the band play to the field, but Sunday morning
the decision will be made weather to change the stage. Dan Morgan suggested to
committee members to car pool or take the Mary Queen shuttle to limit cars parking at
Centennial. The pond and trail area needs to be patrolled to make sure no one is at this
area due to snakes, encouraged all committee members to be on the lookout. Remax
skydiving team will be presenting the colors for the night. The end of the program is
currently undecided, but suggested to have all committee members help with loading
buses. There is a time change on the itinerary due to an equipment change out with the
band. All radios need to go to Corey Sunday night to charge for Monday.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
July 28, 2010