HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 05-16-20184th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2018
Committee members attending
Barbara Blanchard
Kathy Molinaro
Tommy McDonald
Kimberly Ramirez. Staff
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Katy Blanchard, Staff
Heathy Whitty, Staff
Rufino Ramirez
Chris Scarpa
Tony Scarpa
Darrell Fales
Terri Corbett
Renae Rives
Stacy Scarpa
Terry McKee
Dean Lewis, FISD Liaison
1. Call to order: Meeting starts at 6:05 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: Dean Lewis was at the meeting representing FISD
Transportation, this year buses will run from FHS and the Methodist church. Dean stated
that they have 24 drivers, possibly 26 drivers. Dean himself will be at the evening
program. Small coolers only. Only service dogs allowed on buses. FISD will pick up
sonic. FISD will give staff Radios for the night.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding April 18, 2018: Kathy made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented, Chris second the motion and the motion was
approved unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding
A. Breakfast: Whataburger and Red Oak Café are confirmed, Barbara is reaching out
to Brothers produce. She will also contact Bennete Rowley for Dunn Bros to provide the
coffee.
B. Parade: We currently have 12 entries for parade. Send out parade Grand Marshals
to first responders. Invite Cajun navy. Will send out list to committee. Katy showed the
shirt design that staff and committee will be wearing during the day. We’ll have a list of
first responders on a banner at the parade. James and Julie Taylor, Scott and Julie
Holtje are confirmed judges. Renae will do the parade judges entry sheet.
C. Day program: As of today we have 40 booths. Katy will have a map ready by July
1st. Banners for the 4th of July, made by Downtown decorations with UV protection. They
will cost $2,000 for 20 banners. Barbara made a motion to purchase the banners in the
amount of $2,000, Kathy second the motion and the motion was approved
unanimously. Kathy made a motion to spend $1,000 to contribute to the cost of the
Stevenson Park map, Chris second the motion and the motion was approved
unanimously. Kathy made a motion to choose the navy shirt for the 4th of July day
program, Renae seconds the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
D. Evening: Have Centercourt pizza for evening program, Darrell will arrange. Barbara
has confirmed the RV. Darrell, will ask for the use of the generator. FIDS will have 26
drivers. James stated that Al Saylor has confirmed. Fly over not confirmed yet. James
Toney working on Carrie Marie for the National Anthem. Committee wants the
Spazmatics for next year.
Next meeting is June 13th and 27th.
5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
June 13, 2018