HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2016-08-174th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2016
Committee members in attendance:
Rufino Ramirez
Barbara Blanchard
Kathy Molinaro
Michelle Scarpa
Terri Corbett
Barbara Blanchard
Tommy McDonald
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Katy Blanchard, Staff
Billy Enochs, Council Member Liaison
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:02pm.
2. Communications from the public:
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the July 20, 2016 minutes: Barbara made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented, Rufino second the motion and the motion was approved
unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2017, 4 th of July Celebration
A. Theme: Chris made a motion to approve the 2017 theme as “Hooray for the USA”, Rufino second
the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
B. Parade: Committee suggested having the Olympian, Sarah Robles from Friendswood as the grand
marshal in 2017. Kathy made a motion to have Sarah Robles as the Grand Marshal for the 2017 event,
Rufino second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
C. Day Program:
D. Evening Program: James Toney stated he talked to Aaron about the fireworks fail and Aaron
informed him that the mishap was a bug in the system and a drone or plane didn’t interfere with the
program. Sky Wonder just purchased a state of the art wired system. They have offered next year’s
show at $15,500. We’re going to write it in the contract to have Aaron or his partner shoot the show.
Kathy made a motion to go with Sky Wonder Fireworks Company and with Aaron or his partner shooting
the show with new wired equipment at the same price of last year’s show, $15,500,
Rufino second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. Staff showed video of two bands
to the committee Tegan Marie and the Bee Gees. After reviewing the videos Kathy made a motion to
pick Bee Gees Gold as the 2017 evening entertainment, Michelle second the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:35p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
September 21, 2016