HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 02-21-20184th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2018
Committee members in attendance
Michelle Scarpa
Barbara Blanchard
Darrell Fales
Kathy Molinaro
Rufino Ramirez
Tommy McDonald
Stacy Scarpa
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Ramirez
Heather Whitty, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
John Scott, Council Liaison
1. Called to order: Call meeting to order 6:13pm
2. Communications from the public: Casabella Pyrotechnics, been doing pyrotechnics
for 21 years. He showed the committee his product and would love to do a show in
Friendswood. The company has shows on YouTube as well. It’s a wired system hooked
up thru a laptop. Crew of 6 works with him. James stated we signed a contract for the
Santa in the Park event with Pyrotechnico.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding October 18, 2017 minutes: Stacy made a
motion to approve the minutes as presented, Barbara second the motion and the
motion was passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2018, 4th of July 2018
A. Parade-Grand Marshal and Theme: Stacy made a motion to approve Friendswood
Strong as the theme, Barbara seconded the motion and the motion was approved
unanimously.
B. Day Program: Kathy made a motion to have the Grand Marshal for all first
responders walking in the front of the parade, Barbara second the motion and it was
approved unanimously. Use a DJ, not a band, stick inflatables under the trees.
C. Evening-Evening Entertainment: China Town has been signed as our evening
entertainment, committee would like Spazmatics for next year. Barbara will reserve the
RV for the band.
Kathy make a motion that Terry, Judy and Corey the nonparticipating 4th of July
committee members be moved to a volunteer’s status due to the issue we have
making a quorum, Michelle second the motion and the motion was approved
unanimously.
Tommy made a motion to add Stefanie Karacostas to the committee, Kathy seconded
the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Tommy asked James if we
need more fencing. Michael made the suggestion to move the evening transportation
from Clear Brook to Friendswood Methodist Church, committee agreed and Michael
will contact the church.
5. Adjournment: meeting adjourned at 7:16p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
March 21, 2018