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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FOURTH OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE
JANUARY 15, 2025
THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD FOURTH OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE MET IN A
REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY,JANUARY 15,2025,6:00 P.M.,IN THE SECOND-
FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 910 SOUTH FRIENDSWOOD
DRIVE, IFRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT
CONSTITUTING A QUORUM:
BARBARA BLANCHARD CHAIRPERSON
MICHELLE BJACEK COMMITTEE MEMBER
STEFANIE KARACOSTAS COMMITTEE MEMBER
ANTHONY SCARPA COMMITTEE MEMBER
CHRIS SCARPA COMMITTEE MEMBER
JAMES TONEY DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND
RECREATION
MICHAEL BOYETT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
PARKS AND RECREATION
CATHERINE WOOD RECREATION
SUPERINTENDENT
GARRETT NORMOYLE RECEREATION SPECIALIST
MEGAN CHILDERS OFFICE CLERK
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson, Mrs. Blanchard called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM. Five members were
present.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
N/A
3. MINUTES
A. Consider approving the minutes of the Fourth of July Steering Committee held on August 21,
2024.
A motion was made by Committee Member Stefanie Karacostas and seconded by Committee
Member, Chris Scarpa to approve the minutes of the Fourth of July Steering Committee meeting
held on August 21,2024.
The vote was the following:
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Ayes: Committee Member Michelle Bjacek, Committee Member Stefanie Karacostas,
Committee Member Barbara Blanchard, Committee Member Anthony Scarpa, and
Committee Member Chris Scarpa.
Nays: None.
The item passed unanimously.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Discuss and take possible action regarding tasks, duties, schedules, and/or assignments
associated with the Fourth of July Event Breakfast.
The committee discussed the logistics of the breakfast and decided to reach out to Great
Harvest Caf6 and Bakery upon staffs recommendation. The committee also discussed having
a cutout at the Breakfast to be transported to Centennial for the Evening Program to encourage
photo opportunities with people dressed in-theme.
B. Discuss and take possible action regarding tasks, duties, schedules, and/or assignments
associated with the Fourth of July Event Parade.
The committee discussed logistics for this year's Event Parade. They discussed meeting with
staff to review the application and process for entrants.
C. Discuss and take possible action regarding tasks, duties, schedules, and/or assignments
associated with the Fourth of July Event Day Program.
The committee discussed logistics for this year's Day Program including needing a DJ as well
as opening attractions earlier (at 10 AM). The committee also discussed roles and
responsibilities for the upcoming Junior Steering Committee, subject to further formulation by
the Fourth of July Steering Committee.
D. Discuss and take possible action regarding tasks, duties, schedules, and/or assignments
associated with the Fourth of July Event Evening Program.
The committee members discussed logistics for the Evening Program. Staff mentioned they're
requesting proposals as the current contract is almost up. The committee also discussed that
the stage would remain the same and the band contract is in progress for the Texas Unlimited
Band. Additionally, they discussed logistical options for announcing the winners of the best-
dressed contest at the Evening Program.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Committee Member Chris Scarpa and seconded by Committee Member
Michelle Bjacek to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 P.M. The vote was the following:
The vote i as the following:
Ayes: The vote was the following:
Ayes: Committee Member Michelle Bjacek, Committee Member Stefanie Karacostas,
Committee Member Barbara Blanchard, Committee Member Anthony Scarpa, and
Committee Member Chris Scarpa.
Nays: None.
TL item passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 P.M. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19,
2025.
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