HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2015-08-194th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2015
Committee members in attendance:
Chris Scarpa
Kathy Molinaro
Barbara Blanchard
Tommy McDonald
Michelle Scarpa
Terri Corbett
Corey Kirkland
Robin Hall
Rufino Ramirez
Renae Rives
Shari Forward, PD Liasion
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Katy Blanchard, Staff
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Communication from the public: James informed the board that we do have the drone
video now, if anyone wants copies we will get them to you. Committee wants shirts, Columbia
shirts, navy and polo.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding July 29, 2015 minutes : Robin made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented, Chris second and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2015, 4th of July Celebration
A. Nominate and vote for Chair and Vice Chair: Chair nominees, Chris nominated Tommy as
the Chair for the committee, Rufino second all in favor, motion passed, Vice Chair, Chris
nominated Barbara, Kathy second all in favor, motion passed.
B. Parade: James stated that the city attorney will now look at the parade application. Theme,
possibly The American Dream. James stated that last year we were going to nominate Dick
Diguard with the Clydesdales; the lighthouse will be given the opportunity as the first entry.
Corey made a motion to approve “Honoring Your Local Heroes” as the 2016 4th of July theme,
Renae second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
C. Day Program: Better layout of the park for the electrical outlets.
D. Evening: Kathy requested to do the bus lines. James asked Barbara and Kathy as 2 new
members what is your perspective, they stated they had fun. Tommy stated he would like to
change the lights up, use Gary’s truck on the curb. Tommy made a motion to approve Radio
Star as the 2016 evening entertainment and have Spazmatics the second choice, Robin second
the motion and the motion was approved unanimously. James stated that we’re having issues
with backstage sound James stated he would like to investigate other groups, the committee
stated yes let’s look into another sound group. Tommy stated he has some contacts for sounds
as well.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:11p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
September 16, 2015