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4th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2011
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on
Wednesday,
Corey McDonald
Stacy Scarpa
Tony Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Heather McDonald
Tommy McDonald
Michelle Scarpa
Nicole Scarpa
Renae Rives
Council Liaison: Jim Barr
Director of Community Services: James Toney
Staff: Kimberly Ramirez
1. Call to order: at 7:03 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: The budget was discussed on this year’s event
and committee was informed that the budget needs to be watch and can’t go over budget.
Committee would like to network with the Chamber on obtaining sponsors.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding October 20, 2010 minutes: Heather
McDaniel made a motion to approve the minutes as changed, Nicole Morgan second the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2011, 4th of July Celebration:
A. Parade: Nicole Morgan made a motion that the council liaison bring up the subject
of using “ One Nation under God, United We Stand “as the theme for the 2011 4th of the
July celebration, Stephanie Karacostas second the motion and the motion passed
unanimously. Committee recommended checking the status of the new business near
Comerica bank. Tony Scarpa suggested waiting until the business is open.
B. Day Program: Michelle Scarpa stated that the day program will be in the park,
weather permitting. Nicole Morgan asked to confirm electricity at the judge’s location on
the parade lineup. Committee would like to send letter to the school inviting the trash
can band and or the Wranglerettes perform at the Day program. Gary Wenzel will donate
the generator for the day program. Corey Kirkland will contact Lansdowne Moody to
access the gators for the event. Jim Barr requested to contact Nextel or Skip Redding to
let the committee use phones for the event.
C. Evening: Nicole Morgan stated that the bid for the staging and the sound bid should
be finalized this week and to look to make a decision to upgrade the stage a little bit
because it’s too small. Dan Morgan suggestion for the night program entertainment is
Cody Johnson, which is only $2000, Corey Kirkland stated that he suggest Dejango
Walker, he wants to keep it a family oriented band. James Toney stated his suggestions
are $3500 Level One, Molly and the Ringwalds, $7500, Radio Star $3500, Doppelganger
$5000, and LC Rocks which is $8750. Corey Kirkland, Dan Morgan, and James Toney
will decide on the evening band.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
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