HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2012-03-214th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
March 21, 2012
Committee members in attendance:
Tommy McDonald
Heather McDonald
Stefanie Karacostas
Stacy Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
Tony Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Lucy Woltz, Chamber Liasion
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:11p.m.
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of February 15, 2012
minutes: Heather McDonald made a motion to approve as presented, Stefanie
Karacostas second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2012, 4th of July Celebration:
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Table
B. Parade: Stacy Scarpa stated she was looking at the parade map and
suggested to make some of the streets one way and possibly create signage.
Lucy Woltz suggested using a barricade. James Toney will see how many
barricades we'll need. James stated that he talked to Hassan Moghaddam,
owner of the new development on Friendswood Dr. and he said it was ok to use
his property for the end of the parade. Kimberly Ramirez informed the board
that Corey Kirkland has reserved the gators for the parade. James Toney stated
BMW will provide cars for the parade dignitaries.
C. Day Program: Michelle Scarpa stated she obtained a price sheet for the
Rockwall and other rentals from Games 2 U and the price for the dunking booth
is $300. Michele is still looking for other entertainment for the tweens. Tony
Scarpa stated he talked to Scott with The Lighthouse about providing a food for
the day program, and he stated that most of the time they lose money at this
event so they opted out. Michelle suggested create an ice/first aide booth.
Chris Scarpa stated she cover this booth. James Toney stated that possibly we
could have Chick fil A at Stevenson Park. James Toney will contact Chick Fil a
tomorrow. The Committee suggested having a different band for the day
program this year. Heather McDonald made a motion to book Time in the
Bottle, Tommy McDonald second the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
D. Evening: Tommy stated we are going with Big Time for the evening band.
James stated it was recommended to use the same stage and sound. James
stated he will meet with chief to discuss patrol for the evening program. He
suggested placing 2 BMW’s (BMW sponsor) on the field or the stage. James
wants to know if they want the skydivers, he asked if the committee would like to
pay for it if needed. The committee stated yes if we get a sponsorship. Some
committee members are interested in getting a new shirt for this year’s event
and will pay for it themselves. Kimberly will send the email out on who wants to
purchase a shirt.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
April 18, 2012