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4th of July Steering Committee
October 20, 2010
Minutes
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on Wednesday,
October 20, 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:
Heather McDonald
Tommy McDonald
Darrell Fales
Nicole Morgan
Skip Redding
Renae Rives
Dan Morgan
Stefanie Karacostas
Michelle Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Guest, Rachel Williams
Staff: Kimberly Ramirez
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding September 15, 2010 minutes: Nicole
Morgan made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Stefanie Karacostas
seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2010, 4th of July Celebration:
A Parade: Nicole Morgan stated that there is no way to decorate parade floats with the
theme United We Stand, she would like to amend the motion of the decision for the 2011
theme. Nicole Morgan made the motion to have the theme as “One Nation …United We
Stand” Dan Morgan seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
B. Day Program: Nicole Morgan questioned where will the day program take place?
Nicole stated their has been issues with access to water and to electricity at the location
we used last year, (City Hall Parking lot). Nicole’s opinion is to move the day program
near the Shadwell area of Stevenson Park. The 4th of July will fall on a Monday and the
fireworks and the day program will be on the same day. The board stated to have band
and day program at Stevenson Park, and it will also limit the need of generators. Nicole
Morgan made a motion to have the day program in Stevenson Park, weather permitting,
Christine Scarpa seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
C. Evening: Dan Morgan stated the bands they have talked to are Marshall Tucker and
Three Dog Night, he will check on those 2 and with a sponsor we would be able afford a
better band. Eagle’s tribute band, the price runs around 12 grand for the evening
program. The subcommittee needs to go forward to choose the band. Nicole Morgan
made a motion that evening program subcommittee would make the decision of choosing
the evening program band, Heather McDonald seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Dan Morgan stated that if the car dealership comes thru with sponsorship
it would increase the size of the stage and improving the sound for this years evening
entertainment. Fireworks are a concern because of the current housing development in
that area. This would cause the shells to be shot at a lower range due to the safety of the
houses around the firework staging area. Will need to publicize to the public that the
fireworks will not be seen from HEB or 24 HR fitness parking lot. Darrell Fales made a
motion that the committee will not be in charge of any shirts, but will support any vendor
in selling them on their own Tommy McDonald second the motion and the motion passed
unanimously. Heather McDonald stated she won’t have a problem helping out with
selling the ice but she would need help taking the bags out. Chris Scarpa stated that she
would volunteer in helping with the ice for the day program also. Tommy McDonald
questioned why we haven’t asked Chick Fil A to sponsor a concert or an event. Nicole
Morgan stated that Tommy should look into it. Dan Morgan stated that once we have a
sponsor one year we won’t have a problem getting sponsors in the future. Board stated
that we need to look into getting a sponsor for a day program. Board would also like to
purchase red shirts this year.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
2-16-11_____