HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2012-02-15 4th of July Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2012
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Tony Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Stacy Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Heather McDonald
Chris Scarpa
Rachelle Vargas
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Called to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:56 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: James Toney stated that Coach Van
Meter Grand Marshal Invitation was sent to him.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding September 21, 2011minutes: Stacy
Scarpa made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Stefanie
Karacostas second the motion and the motion was passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2012, 4th of July Celebration:
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Table
B. Parade: Stacy asked if James Toney talked to the property owners from Alton
Todd to use their property, James stated he is waiting on a return phone call.
Stacy will look over the parade call out form to see if there are any changes that
need to be made. Goal is to direct parade participants on where to go after
the parade. James Toney talked to the high school and they are ok with having
the bus pick up at their location this year. Committee requested to limit vehicles
traveling down 518 before the parade. Dignitaries, have them ride in cars this
year. James stated that Clear Lake Bmw, Mini Cooper and Lexus will be putting
their cars in the parade.
C. Day Program: Michelle Scarpa asked if the Rotary has been contacted yet,
James Toney stated that they informed him that they still need to think about it.
Tony Scarpa asked staff to contact the party animals to confirm
Their participation. Michelle will contact Games 2U. Committee is looking for
different creative booths for tweens.
D. Evening Program: Tommy McDonald stated we have nothing new at this
time. Waiting for sponsorships. Tommy suggested using a smaller stage but
keeping the same sound. Tony stated that he wants a band similar to last year
that can entertain the crowd. Michelle asked about the radios, if we put in the
request now we can reserve the radios. Staff will contact Able Communications
to request radios. Corey or James will make contact to acquire gators.
Committee will discuss purchasing shirts at the next meeting. James stated that
Bmw would like to contribute something for a giveaway.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
March 21, 2012