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February 18, 2009
Forth of July Steering Committee
A regular meeting of the Forth of July Steering Committee was held on
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the 2nd floor conference room, located
at 910 S Friendswood, TX 77546, at which time the following subject
will be considered.
The following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Minh Tanita
Gary Wenzel
Robin Hall
Ken Turner
Stacy Scarpa
Stefanie Scarpa
Dan Morgan
Skip Redding
Corey Kirkland
Darrell Fales
Steve Pate
Guest: Rachael Williams
Director of Community Services: James Toney
City Staff: Kimberly Ramirez
Council Member Liaison: Jim Barr
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Communications from the public: NA
3. Minutes: Robin Hall made a motion to pass the January 20, 2009 as
presented, Ken Turner second the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2009, 4th of July
Celebration:
A. Parade: Parade forms will be updated next month.
B. Day Program: James Toney stated that there is a band requesting to
play at the day program and asked the board if two bands are needed, the
board decided against on having two bands. Ken Turner informed the board
that Channel 2 can’t commit to be present. Dan recommend ed to send a
press kit out to the media in May. Texas Monthly, Houston Family
Magazine. Corey Kirkland expressed that the 4th of July event have media
coverage. City staff will send out a formal letter inviting Steve Van Meter to
be the parade Grand Marshall. Darrell Fales stated the he has obtain media
coverage from Fox news. Add First responders to Hurricane Ike to the
parade on a fire truck like Fire Marshall and staff.
C. Evening Program: Darrell Fales suggest to have USO (Organization
that helps soldiers) presented at the evening program. Darrell Fales made a
motion to invite the USO to partake in the 4th of July celebration for the day
and evening program without fees charged, Ken Turner second the motion
and the motion passed unanimously. A formal letter will be sent out by the
city. Dan Morgan informed the committee that we do have a contract for the
sound company for the band. Have not receive the contract from the staging
company yet. James Toney stated that Waste Management will be the
vendor for the portable toilets for the event. James Toney stated that he will
start looking for a vendor for fencing. Next meeting on March 25, 2009 at
La Casita.
5. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
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