HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2014-03-194th of July Steering Committee
Minutes
March 19, 2014
Committee Members in Attendance:
Chris Scarpa
Tony Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Michelle Scarpa
Judy Dealejandro
Tommy McDonald
Stacy Scarpa
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Mike Jones, FISD Transportation
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7:13 pm
2. Communications from the public: Hellfighters approached the city and
asked if they could sponsor the flags for the parade route, the committee
agreed to have them sponsor again. Mike stated that they had the most
amounts of riders last year; he thought loading 3 buses at the same time was
successful. James thought of the possibility of staging the amusement rides in
the middle of the parking lot but a shoot needs to be created for participants to
load on the buses. James stated we are looking at an amusement ride
company that will provide 4 mechanical rides and 1inflatable; the company will
provide staffing for all of the rides. The sale of wristbands will go up to $10 each
but will be offered at a presale price of $5 before the event.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding February 26, 2014 minutes: Tommy
made motion to approve the minutes as presented, Stacy second the motion
and it passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2014, 4th of July Celebration
A. Theme: Committee decides on artwork number 2, with different font; add
Friendswood and 4th of July to the logo. Order shirts and decide on the color
later.
B. Parade: Kimberly informed the committee that parade applications are
ready to go for distribution. We do have 2 parade judges committed to the
event.
C. Day Program: The booth application was amended and will be sent out next
week. James asked the committee if they are in agreement with bringing in a
new amusement ride company, they agreed and are good with the new rides.
Michelle asked for 2 generators for the day program. James stated he will make
sure 2 generators will be at the event.
D. Evening: Tommy asked about radios, James stated that we are going to use
the same company for radios this year. We’ll ask Scott to provide food for the
band. Also ask Pete with Sonic to donate food for FISD bus drivers. Tommy
volunteered to approach Pete. Tommy asked to use a different route for the
buses and possibly come in from Falcon Ridge. Tommy suggested meeting with
Mike and going thru the route. James stated regarding the contract for the
fireworks, staff agreed to use a new vendor this year.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned 8:02 pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
April 16, 2014