HomeMy WebLinkAboutFourth of July Steering Committee Minutes 2008-04-16April 16, 2008
FORTH OF JULY STEERING COMMITTEE
A regular meeting of the Fourth of July Steering Committee was held on Wednesday,
April 16, 2008 at the 2nd floor conference room, located at 910 S Friendswood Dr.,
Friendswood TX 77546, at which time the following subject will be considered.
The Following members and staff were present at the meeting:
Anthony Scarpa, Board Member
Dan Morgan, Board Member
Steve Pate, Board Member
Stacy Scarpa, Board Member
Michelle, Scarpa, Board Member
Corey Kirkland, Board Member
Tony Fitzpatrick, Board Member
Tommy McDonald, Board Member
James Toney, Director of Community Service
Michael Boyett, Staff
Kimberly Ramirez, Staff
Gary Wensel, Visitor
Jeff Smith, Fire Chief Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department
Josh Roger, Friendswood Police Department
Brett Nichols, City Council Candidate
Grady Leask, Eagle Scout Troup 445
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:53 p.m.
2. Communications from the public/committee liaisons: Grady Leask, Eagle Scout
from Troop 445, would like to borrow some of the 4th of July decorations for the 1st
annual Memorial Day Presentation at the gazebo. He would like to borrow flags,
banners, and bunting for the celebration. Dan Morgan made a motion to approve the use
of the 4th of July decorations for the Memorial Day service Corey Kirkland second the
motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
The Board asked Josh Rogers, representing Friendswood PD that only vehicles with
official tags be allowed on the parade route.
3. Minutes: Dan Morgan made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected, Steve Pate
seconded the minutes and the minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Parade: The parade applications will be sent out this week, by office staff. James
Toney presented a letter stating that Jon Branson has agreed to be the Grand Marshall for
the 2008 4th of July parade.
5. Day program: Booth application will be sent out this week, by office staff. The
Zydeco Dots has been selected to perform at the day program. The rotary pavilion will
be available on the 4th of July, the Friendswood Rotary will not be using it this year.
Party Animals will be stationed under the pavilion. Steve Pate stated the Friendswood
Rotary will be helping the Chamber with selling raffle tickets and will be available to
volunteer with the day program. Corey Kirkland made a motion that the board will wear
the navy shirts for the evening program and red t-shirts for the day program.
6. Evening program: Dan Morgan stated that he is waiting for a contract from
Backstage productions for the sound at the evening program. Corey Kirkland stated that
board should request 25 buses for this year’s event due to the popularity of this year’s
band and to invite Ray Russo with FISD to next months meeting, to discuss
transportation for the event. James Toney has already confirmed the fireworks show with
Alpha Lee. Josh Rogers confirmed that Friendswood Pd will have a command post at the
evening program. The stage will be arriving Tuesday or Wednesday before the 4th.
7. Adjournment: Corey Kirland made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Stacy Scarpa
seconded the meeting adjourned at 8:20.
Kimberly Ramirez
Presented by
5-21-08
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