HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2008-02-20February 20, 2008
A Regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce, located
at 1100 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546, at which time the following
subjects will be considered:
The Following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Robin Hall
Anthony Scarpa
Steve Pate
Darrell Fales
Tommy McDonald
Heather McDonald
Michelle Scarpa
Stacy Scarpa
Renee Rives
Corey Kirkland
Rachael Williams
Dan Morgan
Nicole Morgan
Josh Rogers, Friendswood PD
Jeff Smith, Friendswood FVFD
Kelly Rye, Guest
Gregg Rye, Guest
James Toney, Director of Community Service
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Michael Boyett, Staff
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. Minutes-Robin Hall made a motion to approve the January 16, 2008 as presented,
Corey Kirkland second the motion and it was approved unanimously.
3. Communication from the public/committee liaisons: Jeff Smith questioned the use
of the ladder truck, Dan Morgan confirmed to have fire apparatus ready by 6pm. Board
requested to representatives for FVFD and FPD that personal vehicles are not allowed at
the evening program. Nicole Morgan requested help from FPD to monitor the street
traffic (citizens) before the day program. Jeff Smith stated that the medical triage is
located at Fire Station number 1. Jeff Smith will take care of getting the banner to
identify the location. Jeff Smith questioned the line of authority for the event, board
suggested James Toney and Corey Kirkland. Robin Hall suggested having cell phone
numbers on back of the committee’s badges.
4. Parade: Anthony Scarpa presented Parade Job Assignments and requested five
members for these assignments.
5. Day Program: Nicole Morgan stated that she will be booking Party Animals and is
anticipating many booth vendors. July 3rd the parks crew will be mowing Stevenson
Park. Nicole stated that their should be 4 people on the committee, two thru out the park,
one at the gazebo, and one watching the ice. Steve Pate stated that the pavilion will be
available this year; the Rotary will not be using it this year. The pool will be open on the
4th to citizens free of charge.
6. Evening Program: Dan Morgan stated that he would need 4 people to handle the
evening program and the rest of the committee handling the bus traffic. Dan confirmed
that fireworks and the evening program band have been booked. Dan stated that the
Stage will be located on the other side of the park, facing the soccer fields and the bus
drop off will be the same. Dan Morgan stated board is waiting on contracts from sound
and stage companies.
Discuss the sub-committees assignment for next month’s meeting and assign the jobs.
Board would like to vote on the Grand Marshall, Nicole made a motion to invited George
W Bush to be the grand marshal to the parade, and Steve Pate seconded the motion.
March 19 is the next scheduled meeting.
7. Adjournment: Heather McDonald made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:12p.m.
, Rene seconded the motion, and meeting was adjourned.
Kimberly Ramirez
________________
Presented By
__4-16-08________
Date approved