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4th of July Steering Committee
Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2015
Committee Members in attendance:
Tony Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa,
Tommy McDonald
Barbara Blanchard
Chris Scarpa
Judy DeAlejandro
Renee Rives
Kathy Molinaro
Shari Forward, PD Liasion
James Toney, Director of Parks and Recreation
Michael Boyett, Staff
1. Called to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding August 19, 2015 minutes: Michelle made a
motion to approve the minutes as presented, Barbara second the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
A. Parade: James Toney informed the committee that Dick Daugird graciously accepted the
position as parade marshal for 2016.
B. Day program: The years emcee, John Dawson informed us that he would be available for
the 2016 4th of July event if he’s available. Staff will solicited bid from Awesome Events and Can
Do Events for the 2016 event. We are now scheduled to have Party Animals and the train man.
C. Evening: James informed the group that the Spazmatics are not available for 2016.
Committee watched the Video for 80's Live and Decades - same band, different configuration.
Barbara Blanchard made a motion to secure the Decades for next year, Tommy McDonald
second the motion and the motion was passed unanimously. James met with the fireworks
company yesterday – their working on a 5 year contract - first 3 years at a set price, last two
years put in a 2% increase. He is giving us the fireworks on the poles for free and offering a big
discount. Committee stated that the Stage is good, keep same company.
George with Show Business Entertainment is working on a new sound group.
Committee stated that they will also get a trailer for the band from Terry Vaughn. The
committee discussed changing the meeting time. Barbara Blanchard made a motion to move
the meeting time to 6pm, Chris Scarpa seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
February 17, 2016