HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2014-07-024th of July Committee
Minutes
July 2, 2014
Committee Members in Attendance:
Stacy Scarpa
Stefanie Karacostas
Michelle Scarpa
Tommy McDonald
Tony Scarpa
Chris Scarpa
Judy Dealejandro
Corey Kirkland
Robin Hall
Lucy Woltz, Chamber Liasion
Sherri Burrows-PD
Archie Mizell-PD
Gary Williams, Staff
Drew Pennywell, Staff
Billy Enochs, Council Liasion
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Michael Boyett, Staff
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Stephen Sluder, FISD Transportation
Scott Gordon, Lighthouse Charity Team
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm.
2. Communications from the public: James stated we're ready.
3. Discussion regarding June 10, 2014 minutes, Stefanie made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented, Judy second the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2014, 4th of July Celebration
A. Parade: Stacy has emailed everybody, she has received emails back and will contact those
who have not contacted me, she stated she will call them tomorrow. Stacy informed the
committee that we're going to paint the streets tomorrow around 4o’clock in the afternoon.
We did get some horse entries for the parade; Kimberly informed the committee that Marietta
Benson will be checking the Coggins Report for the horses. Stephen with FISD stated Julia will
contact us on providing a bus for the knights of Columbus. Tony asked about no parking signs
on Cedarwood, Kimberly stated we have received the signs and the will be installed tomorrow.
Tony will talk to Dunn Brothers tomorrow on using their parking lot; Kimberly will contact them
on getting coffee donated for the breakfast. The parade will start at 10am. All councilman and
dignitaries will be dropped off at the Chamber and stay there until the day program starts at
the gazebo. Drew stated we did get medals for the bike participants, a total of 200. Michelle
suggested having dignitary Cars Park behind the Chamber and off load into the chamber.
Michael stated we have 10 dignitary cars.
B. Day Program: Michelle said we'll decide on where it will be in case it rains tomorrow. Right
now we have 57 booths, 24 needs power. We have 1 generator; Scott stated he can provide
another generator as well. James stated the 100kw is in place already. Corey moved the
generator last year. We'll need 2 generators for the evening program. Michelle stated the food
truck will be by the ice. If we have it in the parking lot due to rain, he'll go by the trash
dumpster. James stated if it rains we can put the rides at the basketball and tennis courts.
James stated ACU has a booth and will provide the atm. Lucy suggested to ask Carly Taylor to
sign in the day program.
C. Evening: Everyone needs to be at the park at 6pm, Scott asked if he can drop the sport coach
to Centennial before the parade, they stated yes. Scott needs to know how many will be eating
with Lighthouse the day of the event, James stated 30. Scott stated breakfast will be ready at
8am at the fire station, lunch is at 12sih. 25 for lunch. Darrell will be at the day program at 9am,
needs 2 copies of the entry list. James stated fireworks guy came in 2 days ago we met with
them, their coming back tomorrow, they be at the park at noon on Friday. FISD Transportation
stated we have 22 buses, one small. Tommy will make sure Sonic has food ready for FISD at 5
o’clock, total of 26 drivers. Someone will be at the gate after the day program is over to let the
night vendors in. James stated the radios are working, fencing is already set up. Kimberly
stated the banners are ready for Friendswood, Clear Brook. We need everyone to help out with
the buses; shoots will be created at 9pm. James stated we have 20 minutes to put all
barricades up by the time the lights go out at 9:25. James stated Ems, Fire and PD know where
their supposed to be during the night program. We will have a light tower near the buses. FISD
requested to trim trees @ the Centennial entrance, Kimberly will check with public works on
the status. The Park crew was voted to receive the Evelyn Newman award.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
July 16, 2014