HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2010-07-28
4th OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE
JULY 28, 2010
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on Wednesday,
July 28, 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
Stefanie Karacostas
Tony Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Darrell Fales
Dan Morgan
Robin Hall
Skip Redding
Nicole Morgan
Corey Kirkland
Mike Jones, FISD Liaison
Lucy Woltz, Chamber Liaison
Jim Barr, Council Liaison
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
Drew Pennywell, Staff
James Toney, Director of Community Services
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7:13 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: Mike Jones with FISD informed the committee
that 4,550 people were transported to the event on FISD buses using 20 buses. Lucy
Woltz stated their was some confusion from the public that Friendswood’s 4th of July
celebration is not the longest consecutive celebration in Texas. The committee suggested
to correctly advertise the annual event in the future. James Toney stated that their were a
few complaints from those who attended the evening program on the selection of music
that was played the night of the event. An email was sent to the City Mangers office
from a resident stating that they were offended that Rick Trevino sang tejano music at the
event, when the 4th of July is a celebration of America. Jim Barr stated that their were
some complaints on how late the show ran and the time the fireworks started. Their were
also some complaints that their were 2 bands at the night event when the event normally
has 1 band. Stacy Karacostas stated that a lot of people enjoyed the day program in the
parking lot compared to Stevenson Park. Michael Boyett stated that their wasn’t any
handicap parking during the day program, suggested to block off the front of City Hall
for handicap parking.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding June 30, 2010 minutes: Dan Morgan
made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Nicole Morgan seconded the motion
and the motion passed unanimously.
Suggestions for next year’s event:
Make sure the handicap bus was able to move in before the regular buses.
Clarify the “116”th Annual 4th of July celebration”
Handicapp parking issue at the day program
Coolers and ice water during the parade-4 of them for committee members
Tape for the signs-vehicle signs for the parade
One line description of the parade entry for MC
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2010, 4th of July Celebration:
A. Dignitary Breakfast: The committee stated that the dignitary breakfast was
awesome. SkipRedding did a great job.
B. Parade: Tony Scarpa requested not to have old, antique cars in the parade due
several cars stalling on the parade route at this year’s event. The question came up,
should the dignitaries stop at city hall at the end of the parade or stop at Stevenson.
Should we publicize the parade stops at city hall? Jim Barr stated that they don’t mind
going to Stevenson Park, spots will have to be blocked off at Stevenson along Shadwell
for council members. Assign committee members to gators to pick up dignitaries at
Stevenson Park. Robin Hall requested to radio Renae to notify her that their was a change
in the parade route. The horses were an issue to get the horses back to their trailers.
Corey Kirkland stated that the committee will talk to the the horse entries participants and
invite them to a meeting in June.
C. Day Program: The committee stated that the day program was successful, need
more people help with parking and more help in the morning setting up the event in the
park or parking lot. Some committee members stated that they had issues with the ice
and requested ordering half of the ice of what we had this year, 40 bags would be enough.
Dan Morgan suggested meeting less throughout the year and encourages all committee
members to attend regular meetings and not just on the day of the event.
D. Evening: Dan Morgan stated that Hamilton Loomis and Rick Trevino both went
over on the time and that’s the reason the evening program went long. Dan Morgan
stated that he was unhappy with the complaint on the choice of music played the night of
the evening program. He suggested not having 2 bands in the future. On a logistical
stand point, everything went well. Dan Morgan stated that their was at least 3 or 4
thousand people sitting on the hill by the amphitheater. Robin Hall stated that there is a
blind curve at the entrance of Centennial and it could be a safety issue with the buses.
Dan Morgan suggested having light towers near the trail at Centennial. Dan Morgan
stated that when the homes are built at West Ranch and the junior high is completed the
fireworks show will be changed as far as the height of the fireworks and viewing the
fireworks from local businesses. Dan Morgan suggested getting a bigger stage for next
year and in the future. Band Perry, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Starship are possible
bands for next year. Corey Kirkland requested to have the event sponsored.
Tommy McDonald stated that whoever was assigned to a position stay at this position,
and every committee member takes turn on manning the ice station. He requested to
have more committee members along the parade route.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 pm
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
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