HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2014-02-264th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
February 26, 2014
Committee Members in Attendance:
Chris Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Stacy Scarpa
Michelle Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Tony Scarpa
Robin Hall
Terri Corbett
Rufino Ramirez
Judy Dealejandro
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Pat McGinnis, Council Liasion
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:08pm
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Discussion and possible action regarding January 15, 2014: Chris Scarpa made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented, Stacy Scarpa second the motion and the motion was passed
unanimously.
A. Theme: Kimberly informed the committee that the artwork is not ready.
B. Parade: James informed the committee that Walter Wilson has been confirmed as this
year’s grand marshal. James will call and confirm with Lone Star Squadron for the flyover. Stacy
suggested corrections to the parade application. Committee agreed to add the judging stand to
the front of city hall add and add to the parade application. Zydeco Dots will be the day band
but it has not been confirmed.
C. Day Program: Michelle requested correction to the booth application, She also asked about
adding a food court to the day program, committee agreed to put it in the circle area behind
gazebo. Kimberly informed the group that John Dawson from FOX 26 news will be the emcee
for the day program. Committee agreed to keep the wrist band booth and party animals at the
same location as last year. A hamster ball vendor wants to participate during the day program,
committee recommended to charge them a booth fee. . Committee suggested keeping
hamster ball and train together and making signage to exclude the hamster ball and train for
the wrist bands.
D. Evening: James stated that the evening band is lined up, Fireworks confirmed, and emcee for
the evening program, which is David Smith. James has confirmed Backstage Sound and Bleish
for the stage. James called George with Showbiz Entertainment to confirm rider for Molly and
the Ringwalds. James stated will be using Zambelli for the fireworks vendor. Pearland has used
Zambelli before and gave a positive review on the fireworks show.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
March 19, 2014