HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2017-05-174th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
May 17, 2017
Committee members in attendance:
Barbara Blanchard
Michelle Scarpa
Judy Dealejandro
Kathy Molinaro
Rufino Ramirez
Tommy McDonald
Tony Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Gary Williams
Shari Forward
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:06pm
2. Communications from the public: James informed the committee about sponsors we are talking to,
one of them is Lexus. They have offered to sponsor $3,000; we do have a sponsorship for Waste
Connections in the amount of $7,000. Will go back to Lexus and ask if their still interested in the
amount of $3,000 for less publications. With the sponsorship we can use the sponsorship funds for
screens similar to the ones at the Texas music fest. Both vendors provide live video and editing
throughout the show. James stated he would get back with both vendors and fine tune the contract.
Include commercials, video of mayor or staff welcoming attendees. James asked committee on the
music for the fireworks, do you want to leave it or change it. Committees stated keep it. No fireworks
on poles, just fireworks.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding April 19, 2017 minutes: Barbara 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 the 2017, 4 th of July Celebration
A. Parade: Kimberly informed the committee we have 25 parade applications.
B. Day Program: Kimberly informed the committee we have 30 booths, committee requested to have
50 bags of ice, Kimberly will change order. Michele asked about Porta a potties for the day program, are
we going to have them. James states yes. Will have the Lighthouse generator as well. Tommy asked if
we could put together the Handicap signs on Shadwell, Gary stated yes.
C. Evening: Committee asked that the FISD drivers need to know to wait to have first bus leave at 6pm.
Committee wants to shut the front entrance to everyone at 6pm. Have everyone including vendors to
the back. Pd will be at centennial at 5:45pm Shari suggested to use a car to block traffic. Rufino stated
that the band has some band members that are vegetarian. Renae suggested Yard House, they serve
vegan dishes.
Next meeting is June 14th and June 28, at La Casita.
5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:10pm.
Approved by
Kimberly Ramirez
Date
May 17, 2017