HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2007-06-20June 20, 2007
Fourth of July Steering Committee
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on Wednesday, the
20th day of June, at 6:30 p.m., at Centennial Park, Friendswood, TX 77546, at which
time the following subjects will be considered:
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Chairman, Corey Kirkland
Dan Morgan
Nicole Morgan
Skip Redding
Renae Rives
Tony Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Stefanie Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Robin Hall, Chamber Liaison
Heather McDonald
Tommy McDonald
Darrell Fales
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez,staff
Michael Boyett, staff
Melanie Glaze, staff
Lucy Woltz, Chamber Liaison
Guest: Al Sailor
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:47 p.m.
2. Nicole Morgan made a motion to approve the June 6, 2007 minutes. Michelle Scarpa
seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding 4th of July Program.
A. Kimberly Ramirez reported that there are 56 parade entries at the present time.
Discussion was made that the streets will be painted on July 2. James Toney
stated that Michael Boyett would be in charge of the cars for the parade and
that he would need 8 drivers.
B. Nicole Morgan stated that the park would be staked out at 8:30 on July 2 and
she would need help assigning spots at the park. James Toney reported that
the new band for the day program would be Johnny & the Heartbreaks which
would be charging a rate of $1000.00. Still Standing, the band originally
booked cancelled due to equipment being stolen. Nicole Morgan stated that
she would need help with the ice at day program, Lucy Woltz volunteered to
help.
C. Mr. Dan Morgan reported that the 111th Fighter Wing will be flying over at
evening program. Corey Kirland introduced Al Sailor with Remax, Mr. Sailor
along with two other skydivers would be flying over Centennial Park and
skydiving in during the evening program at 8:00 before the band started. Each
skydiver would be holding a flag; the American, Friendswood, and Texas flag.
Ground crew will be near landing site to catch American flag so it would not
touch the ground. Dan Morgan stated that bus service would be starting at
6:30 and would be stopping drop off service between 8:30-8:45. Tommy
McDonald would be stationed at the gate in the entrance way of Centennial
Park. Corey Kirkland requested vote for Spirit Award, vote was between
Police department, Nicole Morgan, Mel Measles, and Jon Branson. Vote
results was a tie between Police department and Nicole Morgan, James Toney
decided on tie, Winner was Nicole Morgan.
B. Nicole Morgan made motion that Mel Measles would be honorary
grand marshal Heather McDonald seconded.
D. James Toney reported that the committee was on budget. James Toney stated
that their have been 10 contributors and funds from the sell of the shirts and
contributors will go to improvements to Stevenson Park.
4. Mr. Corey Kirkland made a motion to adjourn. James Toney seconded the motion
and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.
Kimberly Ramirez
Presented by
7-25-07
Date approved