HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2014-04-164th of July Meeting
Minutes
April 16, 2014
Committee members in attendance
Tony Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Michelle Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Rufino Ramirez
Terri Corbett
Tommy McDonald
Robin Hall
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
Gary Williams, Staff
Pat McGinnis, Council Liasion
1. Call to order: The meeting called to order at 7:03pm
2. Communications from the public: No Communications
3. Discussion and possible action regarding March 19, 2014 minutes: Stacy made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented, Stefanie second the minutes and the minutes passed
unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2014, 4th of July Celebration
A. Parade: Kimberly informed the committee that the parade applications have been sent out
to all applicants. James stated the Friendswood Shriners will be participating in the parade this
year.
B. Day Program: Kimberly asked the committee if they want to increase the generator fee to
the booth applicants that need it. Committee suggested charging booth; JK Eats and More $80
for generator service, the same as the year before. Kimberly informed the committee that we
have received 8 booth applications. James stated that our new amusement ride vendor is Can
Do events.
C. Evening: Tommy informed the group of changes for the night program. He stated that we
will be moving the stage towards the light pole closer to the VIP tent; it will be help control that
area more, the carnival will be set up in the parking lot; the food court area will stay in the
same location; by the pavilion. James stated he is looking into getting a 6ft chain linked fence
panels. We need to contact PD on the change of location. Amusement ride presale tickets will
be $5, the day of the event $10 per ticket. Presell tickets will be advertised, sold at city hall and
at Concert in the Park. James offered to get an ATM for the day and night program. James
talked to Scott Gordon with the Lighthouse Cooking Team; they will have their meeting tonight
and confirm participation. James stated we still need confirmation on the sky divers. Pat
stated he would talk to the skydiving team about their participation.
Gary Williams has left message with Interstate Barricades on the use of their
fencing/barricades, he will follow up this week.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:36pm.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
May 21, 2014