HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2015-04-154th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2015
Tommy McDonald
Stacy Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
Barbara Blanchard
Terri Corbett
Kathy Molinaro
Chris Scarpa
Renae Rives
Mike Jones, FISD Transportation
Heather Whitty, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
James Toney, Staff
Katy Blanchard, Staff
Pat McGinnis, Council Liasion
Aaron Hoot, Skywonder Pyrotechnics
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: James informed the group that our media employee will
be at the 4th filming the 4th. Jeff will edit the video and distributed thru out the community the
next week. The drone will film the night program. Mike with FISD transportation asked if we
could fix the way the barricades we’re set up last year, they were too close. Make sure they
have enough room to go in and out of the handicap drop off. Food will be confirmed with Sonic
then will get the number from Mike. Aaron with Sky Wonder informed the group that the event
will have double the shells for the event at the same price, committee was happy to hear that.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding February 18, 2015: Kathy made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented, Barbara second the motion and the motion was passed
unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2015:
A. Parade: James stated that we'll use the same vendor for the radios this year. Bicycles will
get trophies. Need signage for the judging zone elevated. Performance in motion. Starting at
Castlewood signage stating "judging zone" to the video area.
B. Day: Need entertainment, will order wrist bands three colors. Michelle requested to have
keys to both gates and electrical box. Will need 2 generators.
C. Evening: The sound, stage and band have been confirmed. Will need to go out for bid for
the stage, sound and band in the future. James informed the group that we have been using
Scott Gordon’s mobile home for the band and the mobile home is now in Galveston we might
not be available this year. We need to come up with a plan on what we're going to do. Barbara
has a contact for a trailer. Scott usually feeds the group at night, it depends on what he gets
from the event before, and we know a confirmation on the food. Next month Aaron will have
the simulations ready of the entire fireworks show. Will spend around 45 minutes on this to
critique it. Barbara made a motion to spend $1300 on additional fireworks for the 4th, if the
insurance approves Aaron accessing the bucket truck to install the fireworks, if not $2600 with
Aaron providing his own lift. Kathy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Staff will look for sponsors.
5. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
May 13, 2015