HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2012-06-204th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
June 20, 2012
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Nicole Morgan
Heather McDonald
Tommy McDonald
Dan Morgan
Stefanie Karacostas
Tony Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kim Ramirez, Staff
Drew Pennywell, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
Lucy Woltz, Chamber Liasion
Gary Williams, Staff
Doug Lauersdorf, Police department Liasion
Steve Sluder, FISD Liasion
Billy Enochs, Councilman Liasion
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:16 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: Tony Scarpa asked about the radios.
James Toney stated that they have 20 phones from Nextel.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding May 16, 2012 minutes: Dan Morgan
made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, Tommy McDonald
second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2012, 4th of July Celebration
A. Dignitary Breakfast: Nicole Morgan stated the breakfast is set.
B. Parade: Drew gave copies of parade entries to Stacy Scarpa. Kimberly
asked if a group could stop and perform in front of the judges and Nicole
suggested no, it could cause gaps in the parade. Kimberly stated that the
Friendswood High School Cheerleaders are having their meeting too tonight
and are also interested in participating in the day program and volunteering.
We'll find out later this week if FHS Cheer will perform. James Toney stated that
Alton Todd Ok’d the use of his property and also the new property on
Friendswood Drive. Nicole asked if it’s still ok to use the patrol car to announce
the parade and Doug Lauersdorf stated yes. James Toney stated the portable
toilets have been secured. Tony Scarpa stated that the Knights of Columbus are
ready for the parade and Tony will talk to Dunn Bros. about the parking situation.
C. Day Program: Dan asked who is manning all of the equipment for the day.
James Toney stated we have summer staff that will man this equipment. James
suggested we might need another generator for the day equipment. Kimberly
Ramirez stated FFA will be in the pavilion selling BBQ sandwiches. Committee
wants to find out if FFA is going to cook food at the park? Michelle stated that
we need a committee member to staff day equipment every 2 hours.
D. Evening: Everything so far is up to date. We need 3 singers, we already have
2. Tommy asked it Lighthouse will be the food sponsor and James Toney stated
yes he will provide food for staff and the band. James stated he did talk to
Chick Fila and they might be a possible sponsor. Tommy asked about the Fire
Marshall Permit, James stated we might have to adjust the firing area to get
away the house adjacent from the field. He suggested moving the firing area a
little further towards the school. Centennial Park will be closed starting on the
25th of June to prep park for the event. James stated we do have the fencing
for the park. Nicole made a motion that we not advertise to the public to view
the fireworks from HEB or 24HR Fitness and let them figure it out on themselves.
Dan seconded the motion. James Toney stated we have confirmation for the
flyover. James Toney stated that, sponsor Clear Lake BMW will be on site at the
evening program. James Toney stated that 92 FM will be our media sponsor for
the night program.
The Mora Spirit award has been awarded to Scott Gordon
The Evelyn B Newman Award has been awarded to former Mayor David Smith
Plaques will be given to winners at the evening program.
Heather McDonald stated that Evening subcommittee has the right to choose
the singers for the evening program.
The June 27th subcommittee meeting will be at 7pm at Centennial Park with PD
and FISD.
James stated that UV country has let us used 9 ATV’s at the event.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
8-15-12