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April 22, 2009
Fourth of July Steering Committee
Minutes
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at City Hall, located at 910 S Friendswood,
Friendswood, TX 77546, at which time the following subject will be considered.
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Corey Kirkland
Ken Turner
Skip Redding
Tony Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Stefanie Scarpa
Craig Kovacevich
Minh Tanita
Gary Wenzel
Michelle Scarpa
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kim Ramirez, staff
Josh Rogers, PD
Jim Barr, Council Liaison
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: James Toney informed the committee that The
Young Marines organization would like to participate in the 4th of July program as the
group that presents the flags at the evening program, and help with the stage. Ken Turner
made a motion to have the Young Marines present the flags at the evening program, Tony
Scarpa seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. The committee
discussed the band for next years event, Darrell Fales suggested Rick Trevino, James
Toney suggested an act from Radio Disney. Ken Turner made a motion to investigate the
cost of next years band, Radio Disney, Vocal Trash, or Rick Trevino, Craig Kovacevich
second the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Gary Wenzel stated that he will
contact Friendswood Community church for the use of their parking lot for the evening
program can’t use Friendswood High School due to the construction of the new
natatorium. Corey stated that the committee will use approximately 12 gators from
Lansdowne Moody this year.
3. Minutes: Ken Turner made a motion to pass the March 25, minutes as corrected,
Stefanie Scarpa second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2009, 4th of July Celebration:
A. Parade: James Toney stated Ed Stuart has acknowledged to the city that he has
accepted the honor of being the Grand Marshall. James Toney stated that the portable
toilets vendor have been secured for the day of the parade. James Toney stated that
fencing vendor has not been found yet, the city might be purchasing fencing. Corey
Kirkland would like to have the police on the other side of the road for the parade so their
will not have other vehicles driving on the other side of the street, addressed with Josh
Rogers, PD liaison. Josh Rogers has agreed to police the area. Corey Kirkland stated
that only one or two gators are allowed on the parade route and all other are staged during
the parade. Committee was informed that Just for Kids Day care would like to go back to
their property after the parade, which is on Shadwell. Josh Rogers stated that it will be
ok as long as PD is notified; James Toney stated that staff will find out how big and what
kind of float they will have. Ken Turner made a motion to allow the day care to go back
to their property on Shadwell after the parade, Craig Kovacevich seconded and the
motion passed unanimously.
B. Day Program: James Toney stated that the Zydeco Dots will be the day band for the
day program. Will need two different singers for the star spangle banner and another
patriot song.
C. Evening: James Toney stated that the Bellamy Brother has been confirmed, will
need to check on the rider on providing food for the band. Stefanie Scarpa showed the
board the parking passes that will be provided to the vendors. The parking passes will be
printed in house and assigned numbers.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
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