HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2015-06-244th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2015
Board members in attendance:
Chris Scarpa
Kathy Molinaro
Barbara Blanchard
Tommy McDonald
Tony Scarpa
Darrell Fales
Rufino Ramirez
Michelle Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Renae Rives
Robin Hall
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Katy Blanchard, Staff
Gary Williams, Staff
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
Billy Enochs, Council Liasion
Lucy Woltz, Staff
Mike Jones, FISD Transportation
Shari Forward, PD Liasion
Steve Sluder, FISD Transportation
1. Called to order the meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm.
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding May 13, 2015, Barbara made a motion to approve
as presented, Kathy second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2015, 4th of July celebration
A. Parade: Barbara stated, Dignitary breakfast will be great. Stacy needs the applications, will
send email out by the end of the weekend. Robin will need an officer drive her that morning
along the parade route to make announcements before the parade starts. 9:15 am for bicycle
judging. 12:15 awarding trophies at gazebo.
B. Day program: Drivers need to take dignitaries to the chamber. Michele will have barricades
blocking the alleyway behind the chamber but people usually move them. Band and
amusement rides need to be in by 9am. Corey will mow on Thursday. Tommy wants 6
barricades dropped off at the fire dept. the night before. Ice booth will be the lost children
meeting location. James informed the committee that we will have a mobile air condition ATM.
Looking at 30ft. long.
C. Evening: Lost child meeting location at ticket booth at the evening program. Atm will be at
the food court will have light house generator s. Sound check will be the same as last year at
4:45pm. bring both formats. Call sound company to see what they prefer. Terry Vaughn will
provide trailer will contact. Food will only be fed to the sound not the stage, ready by noon.
Front Gates, locked, back gate open until Wednesday. After Wednesday entire park will be
closed. Will have ice chest ready at Centennial by noon for Darrell and keys to centennial
concession stand. Corey will bring Jim Hills generator on Thursday; Parks will drop off 3
generators. Darrell will check with Pack 442 to see if available. Rufino will be driving the van,
Robins daughter will be driving gators. We’re not parking at Clear Brook high school; we have
changed it to Brookside. Mike asked if we can get an officer to man the exit of Brookside since
their isn’t a light. Overflow will be at Friendswood high school. Tommy requested to have grass
watered by the fireworks area. Kathy nominated Motor Trends, Barbara second for the Mora
Sprit Award, the Evelyn Newman winner, it was a tie Chair meeting is on July 1 at 5pm. Here at
city hall.
5. Adjournment: The meeting is adjourned at 8:15p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
July 29, 2015