Maddie, >> don't leave the water. Seven. Who wants to be the secretary? >> Not already. Started. >> Oh, that's not Oh, yeah. We do have our secret. Oh, we have a new
>> Yeah, there's Elsa. Hey, Elsa. I also have to unmute my phone. >> Is she in Atlanta? >> Yeah. Hi. >> Hi, >> Charles. James here. >> Charles,
>> thank you for joining us, Charles. Um we Okay, roll call. Uh we have Okay. Uh Justin roll. >> Um Felicia Salazor >> present.
>> Um Justin Trill present. >> Gerald Dean Amadola >> present. >> Charles James. >> Omar person. Did I say that right? >> [laughter] >> Um, Elsa Reyes
>> present. >> Um, and we have Oh, do you want me to go through the rest already? >> We know who I know who's fine. This is our committee. We don't have for this thing, right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Any other comments? Uh,
>> nope. Okay. The first edition delicious I'd like to add. uh for I think it's old business 6A the
Florida Memorial University um concert say concert um update and then we'll discuss that this is what we want because child has to go to
another meeting so we we'll get that one real quick done And then so I need to have um approval for adding new business I mean all business to FMU concert update. >> Sorry I'm a little confused because this
is a subcommittee meeting. >> Yeah. >> For 4th of July. >> Yeah. But we discussed that it was an item that we needed to resolve today otherwise it's critical. It's going to be five minutes. So it said we're not going to discuss it much. If if not, we'll move it to the next one and it'll
delay the process, but there's so much we can do. >> My my concern is the public was not aware that you would be discussing Florida Memorial University. >> No, this is an additional We do additional divisions, >> not in subcommittee meeting. >> No. Oh, okay. So,
>> it would be more of an announcement. So, if he can do it under public comment, okay, >> you don't need to make a motion or accept anything. in a way. Yes. Yeah. >> Directions to for him to to take. Um,
okay. Let's go back. I don't confuse on how some will go. Okay. So, we are crossing the the old business addition that we requested. We're opening the first I
mean public comments again. Charles, go ahead. And uh Isabella, you're the ones that you you requested this to be done. So, >> okay. Uh I was able to get in touch with Dr. Johnson from the Flood Memorial
Corral for our event on the 28th of uh February. She indicated that she could not accept anything less than $3,000. Copy that. Okay. So, >> so it's more to make that announcement
at this meeting. That way you come with ideas at the next meeting, your regular one where you can do a motion. That's what the big >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Motion taken discussed February is 11, right?
>> Uh yes, I believe. So, I'll double check that for you. Okay. >> Yes. February 11th at 7. >> Okay. >> Any other comments? >> Well, the comment that I have is that we
specifically said we couldn't afford anything more than $3,000. We capped it at $3,000. And if the choir require $3,000, then we don't have any money for food or
anything else or whatever the the the church charges us to hold the event there. >> No, we'll we'll discuss that further at the next meeting. Right now is we cannot make any motions right now on this. Okay. >> Okay.
>> Okay. Thank you, Charles. Thank you. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. >> Okay. Goodbye, >> Charles. >> All right. >> Okay. [clears throat] Okay. So, deletions applicable. Review approval of minutes not applicable and all this. Okay. Now,
we're back on business. New business. Um today meeting is our first one. Um actually it's an organizing session overview and proposed activities. Um I think um you I sent you an email with
Lutheran Lakes of potential involvement. Um I think is is something that in my opinion we have another opinion is important is 250 years of independence for um our nation.
This is a great chance for us to participate. uh it's been done started already last year statewide nationwide and um this is just to to give you an overview um I contacted the
the freedom 250 the you know the proposal that I have is they have like a freedom truck that goes and visits different u cities and uh the only few cities I guess are either aware of it or doing
I contacted the the people who are organizing this and they told me that I needed to actually get I put myself in there mailing this. Uh thank you for your interest in our America 250 mobile
museum. At this time all scheduling is determined by the White House. So that's why I guess I mean I haven't had time to really uh so I was thinking of maybe reaching out to our senators to see if they have a quicker contact with them
and then find out you know because basically in my in my request to them was um okay this is real quick uh need more information regarding availability of the freedom talk the traveling museum
we are a community located in South Florida and we have been celebrating July 4th for the over 25 weeks. A cultural press committee is interested in bringing the freedom truck to our town. Please provide the followers. Cost to participate, exhibition tickets if applicable, dates available, maximum
date the truck can be stationed in in our community um and relevant information to let us know if it would be feasible for us to participate. And then our committee will be following up on this request to reply with you. So they reply right away and that's what it says. So this is something that we can
follow up on. Um I just need you know if you like the idea of of you know having the state has all kinds of tools and and teaching uh this this other group has a whole teaching tools for for schools for
the community and it sounds like exciting. I mean I know we've been doing our our fourth of July and if if you want to do it the way we always done it fine. If not, this is a chance to showcase our city and I mean they'll be
publicizing it online and there is I think it's Prageru the one handling it and uh of course you know they see our name as oh maybe it looks so it would be nice to to get involved in something like this. basis. Um
so again u and the reason so I don't know if we need to make a motion to go ahead with pursuing finding out you know to do this activities is up to our committee here
it's a subcommittee so there's no motion >> there's no motion yeah >> okay so we're just talking okay so think about uh our next meeting we'll we'll discuss Good motion. Um we um
>> you you you can take motions but you still need to bring them back then the final but yes. >> Okay. So um I'd like to make a motion to to follow up on on this possibilities of having uh involvement with the state. Um
they have all kinds of tools and and access to information. Uh we can even request to see if we can have a little um display a historic display of of the history of Florida. And uh I think
there's a lot of things going on in our state that has happened. I mean for the past 250 years actually we're the first uh state uh that was actually civilized by by Europeans and all these other places. Um, so I'd
like to make a motion to to proceed in researching more information of participating in in those two in the Florida um, the America 250 Florida and the Freedom
250 uh, freedom truck. >> I second them. >> Okay. Discussion. >> Felicia, this truck. Okay. Is it something that you're thinking of having them set up for the Fourth of July
event? >> Not necessarily. We can uh I mean we can do it before after. It's it's a year-long thing. So whenever it's available and they can provide it to us and we we can afford it or we you know do something about it. Uh the idea is to
to secure. They have like six trucks I believe. >> So um where do they send them? I have no idea. So that that's what the the people of Prager News said you need to contact the White House and they also said um we
recommend checking our website regularly and following us on the refer social media channel for updates. >> So so they they're you know they're getting the the trucks they're already if you go to the website you see that
the cities are already signed up for it. So well sooner the sooner we sign up I guess if we can do it what's >> because I can see that set up in town hall but I cannot see that set up the 4th of July with the number
>> fourth of July it will be too crowded because the videos if you see the videos here just get the website in there and you can also I think in this link it tells you also the information on it
>> and then they have like a virtual one which I think is but I saw the videos and it gets packed. >> Yes. >> People waiting to get in it but it's it's exciting. I mean they have so much information about the history of the United States is is and it's good for
kids. I mean it's it's an educational and historical is u it's something that that you know I like to bring to the to the phenomenal as we celebrate I I don't know if you were in Miami uh when we celebrated the the
200th anniversary of independence um uh a group of friends we went to the port of Miami and we saw ships and uh it was beautiful it was something that you I I'll still remember it. It was a
forgettable day. So exposing I think the community and children to this to learn about the real history of our nation. Um and we become part of it. I mean the idea again is if we get sponsors um I have a whole weekend we can use this you
see this story. Well I have a whole list that they gave me. I mean, I don't know if we can use this. So, the list of I don't know why they gave me this big list for the bike ride, but there's a lot of businesses here. If they all of them give 50 or $100, we can
say we we can put a whole list of of of their um we can even do we can call them sponsorship, donations, participation, and and they can fit in whatever they want and and their names will be there. I mean this historically in the 250th
anniversary these are the businesses that participated and donated and we're part of this. So uh again is this this is just the beginning. We will be working on it and u and see if we get more people involved. I don't know.
>> Is it is to reserve the truck free or there's a >> I need to find out. I need to contact the either there's someone in the White House or one of the senators. I can either talk to to Senator Scott's office
or DS Balard and they can guide us. So, okay. You know, they're in Washington so you know. >> So, uh we'll see. I'll I'll report next time since this this all happened between you know this weekend and and and today. So um so basically if if we
um you know are in favor of of pursuing this just let me know. I don't want to be you know spinning my wheels and then nobody wants to do it. So we've had a motion on the floor uh discussion. So all in favor? >> Yes. I
>> Okay. Yes. Thank you. Okay. So we're going to pursue, you know, talking to the speaker. So we see what we can find out if we can afford it. It can be done. >> Maybe they can give you some ideas for the 4th of July too when you speak. >> Yes. Um yeah, another request that I had
was uh to have ideas. Uh I've been contacting some uh um of the the vendors uh with the possibility because I know there has been a uh a a concern with the
food being too expensive. So the people that I contacted I said uh would you be interested? The thing is I don't know because we've been using a broker if the town how much the town charges for the for the food trucks. I know in the 4th
of July it's a little bit more but I said if I give you that's my conversation with them if between 150 and 180 can you afford that and then lower the price of the food so people can afford to because sometimes they spend like hundreds of dollars just to feed their family when they come to our
event. So so this is something that that I need to have more information on how much is it that we that we normally charge the trucks >> in the chair. So, so I guess since you mentioned for us to have a list. >> Yes. >> Um my first item was the food prices,
>> the family, and the second one was the children activities. I think that we were missing um a a few more activities for for children, but we always have to keep in mind that this past 4th of July, Helia
Gardens and BR Pines canceled their fireworks. So we have 9,000 10,000 people here. >> I mean, are we expecting that amount of people again >> this year? >> We're hoping for good weather. So something that we can, >> you know, it's a risk that we take. I
remember >> years ago, of course, we don't have so much uh nowadays so much technology and the audio and they have to protect the equipment. Back then it was simple. So we would cover stuff up and we had a really nasty storm. us holding to the to
the to the the tents. Uh so the wind were blowing away and the lightning striking. It was scary. But hopefully we'll if we do like last year we got some good weather. >> So when it comes >> between 8,000 and 9,000 >> when it comes to the food prices, is
there such a thing as a cap? Can we >> can we literally force them to >> we cannot force them. >> This is a free market, >> right? But so but so assuming that you know you have a food truck and and and
you're going to sell burgers and you're going to sell them at $18 and $22. I rather not hire you and then keep looking for a food truck of hot dogs and hamburgers that are going to be at a lessent price. And I think that's a
choice. That would be a choice. I don't think we can force a vendor to sell something, >> right? Well, of course. Of course. But then we have a choice not to provide the the the ex food truck or or food stand if they're going to sell. I
think it's a matter of combining a few aspects of the interaction with whoever is going to do it. >> What are your prices? What can you know? I know you're going to say hot dogs, but what are your prices? Yeah. Don't pay me $200 to be at my show
and then you're going to charge $25 a vod or last year I think it was like 12 or $15 for a bag of popc. I was like I mean it's insane. $12 and $16 for a hot dog and if you want the hot dog simple
ketchup is still cost the same. When you have a family of four, it's just, you know, and again, are we here to for them to make the money or we here to provide our community with a much pleasant [snorts] time? >> Be fair to them. Uh because I know they
have to overcharge a little bit because if you have a broker, the broker wants to make money, the town wants to make money. And we're not like I always say, >> we're like in a free market like >> we we need to be fair to everybody, but the town does not make money, >> right? the town doesn't know.
>> No, no, the vendors. The vendors. The vendors. >> So, the fact that we don't make any money. Um, >> we need the money to >> So, we we might as well shop around for someone that's going to sell the same product and we don't know whether they're going to be better quality or
not. It's just hot stand. It's just a a slushy stand >> because we don't want people getting sick. Of course, all these people have to provide their >> right. But even if they if they sell it at $30 a burger, they could still get sick. Doesn't matter. It doesn't mean that if they're doing it at $8 for dollars or $10 for a cheeseburger, that
is bad. It's just that they're cutting down on cost and they're willing to participate for X reason because they need, you know, marketing. They want to have the picture at the Miami Lakes of >> Nevertheless. >> So I think I think that's a main concern because I mean I was there and I went
around and I I was shocked to to know prices and at the end of the day the night a lot of PE vendors you didn't sell as much because I do ask the question how did it go? They're like, uh, you know, because your prices are when you have
>> repetitive. Hold on a second. When you have repetitive vendors, the same food, then they compete with each other. >> When you have three three people selling pizza, it's just, you know, >> it's we don't want to create a monopoly either because again, remarket. But I
think we still have the choice and the right tool. We reserve the right if we want to have someone that sells lollipops or not or whatever. >> You follow me? So I think when it comes to the food prices, it's really in our hands to allow
the vendor >> make a list of food. I mean like we try to do it for the the town's anniversary. Unfortunately, >> you know, we started with a list of what we wanted to sell. make it like a fair easy to eat food. >> Yeah.
>> They started selling this because they have all this, you know, foods that are like like the let's let's for example churros churros to me is plain. They put in chocolate and whatever these people are saying and then all this food that is combined
something else or >> I mean it it also >> I know it's what people eat nowadays. It it's the it's it's the culture because now we you know I rather have a a hot dog a simple Chicago style hot dog or simple New York hot dog and now we have the Venezuelan hot dogs the Colombian
hot dogs that they're like plumpus you know they have good >> but still $22 hot dog >> day that they sell it's horrible >> but they're the chairs that last year um for July 4th it was done through a vendor who ended up getting the vendors
is that correct because previous that I didn't like last year's 4th of July. I know um our only responsibility was to pick the band. >> Mhm. So we had no control of anything else and that was one of the comments that I had that we need to know as an
organizational committee or the organization is what are our responsibility how much um you know how much can we say no we don't want this because the way when I walked into that event it looked like a
flameark because they were selling stuff that had nothing to do with food you know and I I know the the vendor they picked is, you know, I know him and, you know, he's helped us a lot before, but that's not that's not what we want. We
want food trucks that sell food, ice cream, just easy stuff. And like not selling doggy things or jewelry or, you know, that it's not they're not going to sell anything anyway. So it's is something that we I think that it since
we have a broker I think it would be nice to contact that person and maybe they [clears throat] do have a record of sales or or they have some statistics >> record of because they need to sign up they need to buy their license
insurance what else >> their the health department whatever that license is. We need the second. So it it's really up to how much the committee wants to take on, right? For
many years, the the committee, and I'm not saying it's you, right? These you guys are fairly new members, but let's say go going back 10 years. Um they had a broker that said, "Okay, we
have room for 10 food trucks." And that broker would bring the 10 food trucks, right? and then we've kind of just kept on with that tradition. Um, if it's something that you all want to handle moving forward, you just need to assign
somebody from your committee to manage and reach out to the food trucks, go through their menu, their pricing, vet them, make sure that they provide all the documents that that are required. Um it's just how much how much is the
committee willing to put in right because you know you guys have other obligations right and it really is a huge task to manage these food trucks >> in addition to that on the day of right
>> somebody needs to be there to make sure that the food trucks that did provide their documentation that did pay their fee are the ones showing up because there's been times that there's a food truck that kind of just shows up without
documentation [clears throat] and fees and we have that broker there so that they can manage that, right? Cuz not only are you guys volunteers, but we're very very short staff. It's right now it's Isabella moving forward
>> um managing not just this committee but but others. Um, so we we don't have a huge staff to stand at when trucks come in and managing them and >> and and or to compromise get in touch
with the broker and let let the person know this is what we need. Well, that's what we try to do with anniversary celebration. And he ended up he ended up picking whatever and and that's that's why I said we need to have a little bit more control what
we want because you know is and I don't know what's the maximum number. That's another thing. How many how many food trucks I don't know from the top of my >> I mean and ideally we're celebrating the 4th of July. It would be ideally to have something very >> very American.
>> Yeah. Yeah. You know, yes of of >> Absolutely. But but have maybe the Korn the the >> the traditional >> the traditional especially being >> barbecue like what you have at your barbecue right >> like like you said it's 250
>> you know it's it's it's like one of my items is you know after the touris activity it will be if we could find sort of an enactment like the cannons and the drums and the marching band. >> Yeah that's but I mean, I don't want to call it a civil, you know, from the
south or the north either, but you know, like the whole American >> parade. >> Yeah. With the trumpets and >> and the re, you know, >> Paul River, [laughter] >> right? And they dress up in the whole
outfit of the of the era. >> We can find a group that does that. Enactments. >> I know they have enactments of We used to use them. years years ago. >> And I think that would be ideal. It wouldn't, you know, give the crowd a little bit a something else. >> Yeah. Besides the ban, >> right?
>> The ban, right? And and the ban is I mean, >> so uh u read to me again. It was health permit. What else? A certificate of insurance. Certificate of insurance >> and a waiver that we will provide. and
the weight >> and and through the chair. I don't know if you remember, but I provided um Kyle with six or seven food trucks that I've used for Sator for our food truck nights that we do by monthly. Um so I have all
this information for all of them. just bring it next time and we'll we'll look, you know, where going back to the price. Perhaps they could have a set menu of something that they can sell in this price. Maybe they have 20 different
items, but for this event, you sell five or 10 because we want to have the prices be under $10. What can you sell under $10? >> I'm going to just say this to you from my experience with working with the food truck vendors. They have what they're going to sell and these are their prices.
So, if you are not in agreeance with their price, you can choose not to to book them, right? But they're not going to because they're looking at it, this is my time, we're going to have to you we can be at another event and make more money, right? Or so this is what they
charge for these food items. No matter if whether it's Fourth of July or another, it's just food trucks in general. >> Yeah. It's coming to an agreement whether we hire you or not or not even hire, >> right? if you agree with what they're providing for you. >> One one suggestion I was thinking is you
can provide a list. I can provide a list if any of you know put I mean there's one in Halia by their face. >> Does it have to be a food truck? >> It could be a tent. You know someone I talked to uh >> did do you know if anyone from the farmers market
>> gain fourth of July? As a matter of fact, I I went to the farmers market this weekend and I I know the lady that sells she's already wants to be in it that I think she participated in anniversary. Um
she sells some coffee and kanito. She she has like a little truck, >> a wagon. Yeah, she has a trailer coffee or something like that. She wants it. She already told me, "Yes, Felicia, I want to be part of it." So, there's one. Uh there was another one uh lady that
sells sliders. You know there's two the watch you one woman which is expensive and the other one lady that she's good. I mean she's come to the farmers market. So she put it in her calendar. So, we're I'm trying to get contacts with these people. And, uh, it it's something, like
I said, is hamburgers, hot dogs, um, popcorn, cotton candy, you know, pizza, you know, whether it's Argentinian or American or I think there's we can even get one of
our local restaurants to be part of it. barbecue. >> But I think what we need to do sounds based on this is everybody get together, get, you know, the different kind of vendors, get the information in terms of their menus and what they're charging for food so that we can all review all
of that and say, are these yeses or no, >> right? But then the maximum that we can have at least like 20, >> right? So then we can go. >> I don't think we can pick 20, but >> and they were they were a lot the the food vendors went all the way around.
>> Went there and told me uh that it was crazy because it was a lot of people. We never expected that much people. Everybody came. >> All right. So the the good thing that you're having this conversation in January is that you have time on your side.
>> No, it's never. Don't don't say >> well we have we'll talk about it next time. >> No timeline. >> I think we're going to address this again and get feedback >> because good vendors also get taken up
booked >> by other cities quickly. >> Yeah. Yeah. Musicians when when you wait until the last minute you kind of have >> you're stuck with you know >> Yeah. with whatever. Remember I remember I went to the I think it was the holiday
event that the youth task for did and there was this lady. I mean the food was awesome but it was expensive and it was I had no choice. It was either tacos or Jamaican food or tacos and
>> so many tacos right now. >> Everything is expensive these days. It's just the way it is. >> It's just it's just the way it is. But I mean I I want I mean I love going to the farmers markets. I went to one on Bay Short um Bay Shore Drive over the
weekend and my god I mean they were charging 12 and $15 for a coconut like a coconut >> coconut. >> Come on [clears throat] coconuts. >> I know. >> And if you think about it their their profit is their the margins are
>> and I asked the guy how much how much do you pay? I'm paying $5 per coconut. like what? >> Yeah. >> So, plus then the rent and all and I but there was I stopped at another tent and the girl was selling $6 hot dogs and two for 15 with a coke. I'm like, let me let
me and they were delicious, you know. It It was just good. >> Did you get your card? >> I did. I did. I did. Um and there were other vendors selling more healthy stuff and and desserts and this and that. >> Yeah, I I met I met at the farmers
market. It's like a put it in one. They sell um I really call it a smoothies, but it's very healthy. They take the fruit and they make it right there for you. It's not like um the people that buy the
frozen pulp and they do it. And there was another guy that sells um like frosties, you know, >> slushies. Yes. >> Slushies. So, we want people to choose if they want to eat the healthy a little bit more. and uh or just the regular,
you know. So, I think the idea is I think that they're getting the the the the food um vendors that we want and hopefully, you know, you know, like I said, we're not going to force them to for a fixed
price, but negotiate with them and say, "Look, we give you if you sign up, uh the thing." Well, my concern is that when you use a broker, you know, the the vendors price is going to go up because, you know, they pay us and then they pay the vendor. I'm the
broker. So, that's that's my concern. We need to make it more affordable. That's my main concern for people to be able to and for them to sell because like you said, it's sitting there and selling nothing because you're too expensive >> and then they complain. They're like, "Oh, it didn't go well." I mean, come on.
>> Okay. So, um, >> so we're looking for food trucks, reliable food trucks, >> reliable and and >> they have the insurance and all the the information that we >> Why do we keep saying food trucks? Could it be a food vendor? Yes.
>> As long as they have their documents, right? And W9. No, >> because food trucks, we cannot put them inside the park. Or can we? >> They weren't They weren't inside the park. >> The food trucks. >> Yeah, they weren't inside the Yeah, last time what they did is they had it on
both sides. >> So, we need to find out the maximum we can have >> and then that maybe you know to keep them you know like >> can I get the number to the broker? Can I do we have the broker's contact information >> talking about is Diego? >> No, Diego.
>> Oh, okay. I thought that was the word. Diego is what we got last time and I love I mean I think it's either Oscar but Oscar then he was asking me for you know vendors and then you could pick whatever >> cuz I think I think his point of contact
is to let them know how what we want how we feel and get a feedback from the person that deals with >> I could contact Oscar >> what just said >> I I like I said I was using him to to >> okay >> to coordinate the food and because we
already I think we are going to use like eight and so many tents. >> So we have to make sure how many we can have and then we'll we'll figure out >> sure we do. >> Yeah. Um through the chair. >> Yes ma'am. Uh, one thing that Clarisel
said and having the experience of putting together the festival and all of that, we do need when the time comes to have some sort of a guidance and accountability of someone there that will direct once all these trucks start
showing up where they're going to be placed and all of that. So, we have to consider on that one. Clarisel said that the broker usually would handle that and we didn't have to worry about it. So, um, you know, um,
>> so, so like I said, let's let's try to get in touch with one or two brokers, get their feedback, you know, pick pick their brains and >> they handle the the setup, >> the games too. So, does Oscar do the
games too or just the >> So, we need to ask him >> whatever you need to >> pick like you said. I mean, I I would like to give you the the games or whatever and then you say, you know, which one you want and let's see if we can afford them and you know the
sponsorship that we we get. >> I I >> make a list for next time. I mean the fact I was there since the beginning that day and believe it or not a lot of people were entertained with the things that we were given the little inflatable football or the little
>> that's they really like >> I went around looking at at the kids and the children they were oh it got to the point that when night came in they were just kind of they wanted to eat >> you know they're waiting for the fireworks. I think we should have like a children's activity uh table set up or
or something set up where we can hand out uh I was looking on uh Amazon today and the most expensive was price was 20 $20 but then you got like 48 coloring books with crayons all
related to Fourth of July >> and things like that stickers. >> That'll be nice. But we have no count. We have no control if we get another 10,000 people and we get 600 children. >> Well, I mean
>> something I kind of like what happened in previous years who came came first. Well, we ran out. We ran out. You can't >> correct >> cuz that's going to be a big event. We don't know that many people organization. They have tool kits and they have like u you know for the kids
to maybe take home like uh one thing that was very successful with us were the the tattoos. >> Yes. [laughter] >> And uh it was we finally one day one one year it was like exhausting because we had to wet everyone. I didn't want to be touching people. But then we just gave
it to them and they during the course of the world thinks that they they like those >> during the Christmas lighting um in front of the u haircut place the shark for children. They always have this uh face painting. >> Yes, we can do a face painting.
>> Face painting. That's good. >> If we if we find two face painting, put them on opposite sides. >> I mean, >> can I tell you? I have. And I have [clears throat] >> a community and we have around 250
people come and the faith painters are bombarded. You're thinking you're thinking thousands of people and face painters. It's not going to work out. >> I mean that's why I said two in different positions. So it's, you know, it's not overwhelming. >> It's just not realistic. But you have to
think about the amount of people. >> Yeah. Sorry. Not not that >> no from what I do. I see. >> I have I have two. I have a six-year-old and a 5-year-old. >> So, I kind I kind of thinking when they were there, they were like
>> and I'm going to get to the last one, which is the lighting cuz one of them I was like, "Where's my where's my daughter?" She was dressed in black. She just got lost because the once it gets dark, the lighting there is just >> Yes, >> I agree. >> supposed to check them before they turn
them on. And uh I think there was uh I don't think it was last year, the year before that one didn't work. >> So I tried to check them I you know I sidebar that just because you know even if I'm there or not like I was there this year
>> and I try to check them the Friday before. Usually we get them >> and the problem is that it's like every single time one of them is is not working. >> Like you want to order four. I I would say even to order five just because you know expect to only have four working.
It's like every single year one doesn't work and then they go back and they they get a refund but we still lost the one >> the necessity cuz I know the lighting was an issue >> issue for for the face painter. I just wanted to say um the uh the youth
activities uses them for events. >> For something like this, you're talking about probably 10 face painters easily because they'll have four and it's not enough. It's not enough >> because they have a certain amount of people that they can do per hour and then calculate how much you would think,
you know, that's something to think about, you know, to right and if it doesn't work, it doesn't work because I I mean I've been >> I've been through a few face painting issues myself. >> Yeah. I know face painting could be you could be there whole an hour waiting
online or they could cut down to the to the designs >> people to have fun, right? not to be in line forever. >> I agree. I agree. Um, so other activities for children, bouncing houses. >> Um, >> you bring the
petting zoo. >> Uh, >> that's a lot of pets. I don't know. That's a lot of kids. >> Not appropriate for the That's going to be rough on. >> That was there on the 25th year anniversary and it smelled the whole park up. It was awful.
>> Okay. Okay. It was fine. I I missed that. Yeah, but I think better than >> better than the people around pets, you know, they get to wait until they like leave to >> Yeah, that was a problem with that. And but I think the the the type of animals they use was also the issue because
they'll do it at the um the eventful Easter books and everything >> and they're, you know, a regular petting zoo and usually it's okay and it's not, you know, it's not really smelly, but they're little animals. >> Yeah. But you're not doing fireworks on either. >> Annual fireworks. Annual fire. Yeah,
because they what what he said he wanted them to be he had to be out an hour before and he actually wasn't able to get out and then the fires went off and then all the animals were going crazy. That's >> really okay. So
>> So I'd like to make a motion to um and then you pick what you want to do. Uh I'm I'm willing to work with the broker for the food. Um you know, so absolutely. I mean, email us what you want to do or or the contacts and then
next time, like I said, we we going to waste time because time is of the essence. Uh, >> and let's get these food trucks. Let's get these food trucks registered so that we'll get >> Yeah. I'm going to I'm going to pick Oscar and tell him this is what we want
>> because we we want everybody to be able to afford the food and have a good time and not have because again the 4th of July the lines are like >> very long >> which tells you that people are not that concerned with the price of the food >> if the lines are are >> I know I know the ice cream lady said
yes, the coffee lady said yes, >> the slider lady. So we have at least >> four or five Yeah. that are, you know, and then bananas and then but keep it keep it like like I always say the popcorn. Keep it like easy food to eat, you know, not not like big bowl of
something that you don't even know what you're eating. Anyways, um what was the other thing? Oh, um this is a crazy idea and I don't know if you agree with me. >> I'm sorry. Was there a motion?
>> Motion. Oh, the motion as a motion to uh you know I don't know if the assignment should be done now to >> Yes, I see. Yes. Okay. The motion to assign uh each of the people present here to take a task and say I'm going to look for this you know following their
you know Omar is going to do uh food trucks and activities. >> Put foot put trucks and I'll I'll work with him on the foot trucks too. >> Sure. >> Foot trucks and activities. >> Yes. What do you want to do? >> Um, >> well, I have
>> work on the on the games of the games of the setting. >> Yeah. >> Something >> I had activities. >> No, no, because we have we have um >> the chance. So, we whatever we discuss here, we still have a motion in our next meeting, we can come up and talk about
today as well. >> Yeah. Yeah. So, so basically is the idea is to to create passports for each one of us and and bring what you have found, you know, of course they have to approve it. They hope we >> correct >> to um you know, to be able to get going.
I mean, like I said, I don't I think last year we started everything in May or something like that or or March, I don't remember. It was kind of late. So we that's the reason being if we're going to do all these events and and get
sponsors I mean one thing uh Elsa can you handle the sponsorship u part of it? >> Yes I I'll help with the sponsorship list here you know this was given to me but can we use it? Okay this is whole
list I'll I'll print for I don't know how I'm going to send it to you but I know you're >> keep it and when I get back I'll get it. >> Okay. Let's let's make the list right now. Uh Omar going to do >> food prices and children activities.
>> As far as the sponsorship would be, we should do like a package where we have the different levels and what each level will >> get asked what is it that you want to do. So I think the idea is to have sponsors that give the money. People who
want to donate just here's the money. I mean it's fun the amount of donation is the same but um and then uh participants so there will be like three categories and then we would we create the the different u peers of you know sponsors
let's think you guys have on you know in your files the like so that's something that you could bring to the next meeting and then we can discuss if this is what we want to do and then finalize a sponsorship package >> we'reing council on the sponsorship package because of the increase first
stage and all that when we discuss it. We're waiting on some things for budget before we can make the package. So, I don't know if we have it ready for the next meeting. >> At the 25th year anniversary, um, one of the council members approached us, administration,
>> and said that they would like to see us use the same stage that we used for the 25th year anniversary for Fourth of July. Mhm. >> So, um we're hoping >> the one that had the screen that's what they used in. >> We're hoping that um >> How much was that?
>> They're about 25 >> with the whole package. >> Okay. So, we're talking about >> So, we're >> 25 sponsors >> 25,000 for the stage. Uh, >> sounding light. >> Sound like
>> we're hoping with whatever we can raise through sponsorships plus a little extra from council in their carry forward >> um that maybe we can reach reach that goal of having that stage which then
allows you to sell additional sponsorships because there's more logo space. there's other things that you can add to to the your sponsorship package >> and luckily if we can get that freedom truck um I mean saying that your name is
going to be part of you know people go to to see the exhibit they I mean we cannot put them on logos but at least you know um one thing that I that I saw and maybe since you're part of it um um the food and wine they have
tons of sponsors and participants and so forth. And I noticed that the goal of the foundation is to use that money that you you make in in the event goes into educational
what was the other thing? Cultural. So >> education, cultural um what else? >> Literacy. >> Literacy. I think I think if we can I mean I'm being ambitious here. If we can borrow some or if the foundation can
give us some money for the you know of course we'll get sponsors and like I said I hope we can afford it is um is uh I mean it's cultural because you know it's education is history of education is cultural because it's is something
you know it's an exhibit. So, you know, think about it if you know, I know I don't even have to apply for it or or so forth, but when I saw the little thing as a coaster, oh, wow, we can we we can tap into it. So, I'm excited. I mean, like I said, I I just hope that we can
really make this a great event and uh we'll be in the history books, that's for sure. So, uh any other comments? So you said Omar and Deraldine are going to work on children's activities and um food vendors. Um
>> Elsa's going to be sponsored. >> Elsa's going to work on sponsors. Um I will work on I came up with some other little things that we can do throughout the event that maybe doesn't involve just like a performer on stage, but maybe like doing uh history trivia things to come up. Um I thought about
us. I thought it was important that we have to kind of incorporate what we are, which is and where we came from, which is being a a a dairy farm, right? So, I thought maybe we do like a cow cam. And so, throughout the event, we have like a live um feed that goes out into the
audience kind of like what they do like a game um and kind of show people on the big screen. Um though, things like that that will keep it entertaining while we're waiting for the fireworks, too. One one thing that I was thinking of that and that's many communities and we don't advertise it enough
>> is that we have an archaeological state. We we are part of the history of of Florida. Uh I mean that I mean I remember said one time we need some kind of marker. Uh I checked uh the state and
we're not even in it which to me is something very important that we we should pursue is maybe uh during the 4th of July we can get the marker for archaeological site something like that you know something that will be
memorable we did on the 4th of July or during the time in 2026 to say this not every not every community has what we have and people do not know about it but we did the little film for the anniversary people were so appreciative of the of the little film that talked about the
history and and we want people to, you know, to celebrate our independence, celebrate the history of our town. Um, and unfortunately, we didn't have the turnout that we wanted, but this is a chance to make up for it, I think.
So, uh, so the good trucks and games will be home. Okay. The sponsor would be Elsa. History theme will be um Justin.
What else? >> Through the chair. Maybe somebody that would look into the little giveaways. You know that >> the giveaways during the Fourth of July. >> Yes. Giveaways. We'll find somebody. I mean, not everybody.
>> Giveaways. What one? Well, we had the little neons. We had the >> the things that we were giving up >> were giving away to the public. >> We can get the puppets. >> Um, I know it's going to sound a little crazy, but can we dress up as a colonial
men, colonial women as the or the revolution? >> The same way that we dress as, you know, >> you know, that would be >> I mean, that would be pretty cool. I mean we because the thing is we're only thinking cultural affairs committee but
how about if from other committees they we can collaborate and we are a bigger group. >> Speaking of that >> as Miami Lakers >> committee members we all kind of dress up for the part for that. >> Yes. Um
during our >> dress up [laughter] this because I start at 7. But um one thing that I I um like I mentioned in the email to to um
ourel that we want to know as an organizing committee what I mean we want to be responsible and have more um I don't say control or or know what we want to do. Um it it's just because I
know we have the special needs, we have the veterans, but I don't know if they get donations to do their things or because we we work hard to get us sponsors and we want to know if they're going to be part of this. >> We need to work together.
>> We need to work together and and know what each other because I know William, he brings all the thing and then he creates an area for himself for this unprivileged kids and then they take over one time. They want to be right in front of the stage and say, "No, you got to move to the side because you're
blocking the view and and things like that that we need to coordinate to make sure that if we're going to asking committee, we need to know what's going what they're doing." >> And they all had through the chair the uh they also had gift cards of I don't
remember what restaurant or what place and they were giving them out to the people. >> I mean, >> they had gift cards. I I think I think for for what you know for the veterans was doing I think that was incredible. That was really nice. I think that's a little different because they're it was
childrens with people with special needs. Um but going back to the whole collaboration, if the youth um youth affair committee, >> youth activities, >> youth activities committee, >> we can work together and having
something nicer, better, bigger if we we work together. Um the economic uh committee and all like we have to to tap into everyone's soup to be able to because they're going to come they're going to enjoy the show.
>> Yeah. But if we if we all take part then it's a it's it's a bigger event. It's a you know a little bit more stable as as is. >> Yeah. But we need to know who's doing what and what because >> correct >> like I said in my email I said we find out at the last moment what they're doing.
>> Is there such a thing in my place as the meeting of the chairs? >> Of course. And I was just to mention that that's a perfect opportunity for Felicia to bring up her concerns at that meeting. >> Yeah. one at the last meeting I said let's collaborate together but what we're
doing it basically is each committee and I don't blame them they have their own little arts thing and you know they instead of working together they they're becoming very segregated and and that's not you know that's not helping because
the idea is to save money for the town because every time they do that they have to look for sponsors like um special needs if they want to collaborate with us to do an art exhibit. I haven't heard from them, but I don't want to wait till the last
moment that oh, here it is. No, we need we need to know. We they need to get organized the way the same way that we organize our event and we've been doing it for many years. I mean, these people are new, but you know, I've been doing it for many years. And the sooner we get collaboration and and know what is it
that you're doing because the timeline will get at the last moment for the 4th of July. >> Or maybe they're not. >> Yes. or maybe they're not doing anything and they're they're like, "Oh, sure." You know, we know try to come on board. >> The educational um advisory board. I
mean, the the tools that these people have for for the schools is amazing. If we can get, you know, I I'll I'll see if I can again, we can we can look it up. It's just that I don't want to be printing, but you're looking for to fools and it's for teachers and species
about the history. be something that something that you know get us all involved in. >> I and I and I agree because we forget about the whole reason why we celebrate the people >> we we forget why we celebrate our veterans day. We forget and it's just
about the barbecue and the drinking and the party. And the truth is we forget >> we forget why we do it. And I think it's important >> they have this beautiful film a very short film but it's beautifully done that we could show that in as part of
before we start the fireworks so people feel proud of you know being American you know >> born here or grew up here or whatever. Um >> lastly um I mean like I said we need we need to start early get uh how soon are
we going to have our chairs? So, it's supposed to be in February. I don't see it on the calendar, so I have I have to double check. >> The the um the Renaissance Festival starting now February. And I go every year. I go I go at least three times
during the event. Um and they do have >> That's where the costume comes from. >> Yes. Yes. Actually, yes. >> Yes. Yes. And and they do have a group of people that they do the cannons on the back. I'm talking about the one in deer um
>> in water quiet water quiet, >> right? Not the one in Ty in Hollywood. >> So they have this whole cannon show which is just brutal. It's amazing. It's just >> But that's at the end of the event. >> They do that. >> They do that. Exactly. >> Yeah.
>> But >> when when you're leaving, >> right? they and they're but they're always always to the towards the end and and I try not to miss that because it's so amazing the way you know they explain it and the and the the whole blast.
So I can now when they start I'm definitely going to go and I'm going to try to find out who they are and if they're a Florida venue or if they travel with the Renaissance Festival >> and perhaps we can also have that. I
don't know how that's going to sound those >> that will be part of entertainment >> just created the fighting >> the jousting. So you have somebody who involved in those reenactments
about that if she has a cont. >> Uh lastly um of course this is this is very >> very ambitious request. We want to have a great band. And the th the first thing that came to my mind is I know he's
expensive, >> but we can negotiate with him if we can bring Casey some back or someone as good as him. >> Um, you know him? >> I don't know him. I know people that know him.
>> I I've I could try to reach >> Last time $60,000. I mean, I can go down to 40 if we can get good sponsors. So, this is the list that I'm gonna give to Elsa and she, you know, she Oh, there's too many people here.
>> Also, we need like 200 grand for this event. >> Yeah, I know. >> I was thinking about bringing it out in Jackson. >> Listen, the last the last time before I retired, Our Lady of the Lakes, I got 113,000 in sponsorships alone.
>> You're asking me to get 200,000? I don't know what to tell. >> Let's go. New goals. New year. >> Yeah. New goal. And I And I start way ahead of time, like, you know, October for the March festival, you know. So, we need to get that package for the
sponsorships as soon as possible because that takes time. So, we need if we want to work it work it well, we need that package. >> And again, we always use the same people. I know the Grahams are always very very generous and and out of all
but there's a whole list of people um >> and we don't you know if everybody gives $100 we have over 200 >> going back to the Lonardo Dainci exposition the expo that we went to see >> if we had around the park different
like street um not street vendor but uh performers from the from the era things that they used to do during that time, >> you know, I know >> with a little history of, >> you know, this is what they used to do. >> One time we had this um
>> his name is Sabatella. He does the history. He we used him a few times. His name is actually not his contact and he he he presses his people in in in frontier kind of choir and they play the fiddle and they play all kind of it
could be I mean we we don't have to have just one band. You can have entertainment throughout the whole time >> the chair. >> Yes. >> Remember Oscar has a lot of contacts with uh like I big name bands and people
>> and he's he's always trying to bring it to the town. He might be able to say, "Listen, you know, because I know there's there's a >> you say we need >> but whatever you guys want, you know, I mean, but he has a lot of context." And the thing is then you have to figure out
because he might they might not want to be to be paid just pay me. They might just want to say, "Well, you know, if you allow five more food trucks, we'll bring in or you know, there's there's he he >> negotiations negotiations." um Oscar the
other he's the >> one that came for me one time for the >> yeah several times and the thing the thing is that we didn't have enough money to >> but he wanted to bring DJ he wanted to
ask to pay for for things that I said we were we finally used him at the anniversary but he was asking for stuff that we didn't have the advice for it so he's he's there for to make money I don't blame But uh we need to hang on.
>> We're going to sync the national. >> Oh, I want to use that same girl that we used last time. She was amazing. >> She was what? I think she was $100, $200. >> $200. >> $2. >> We have money, but she was amazing. >> Yeah, I got her. Um
>> Olivia Olivia. Yeah. Yeah. She's she's a daughter of one of our alumni. laughing to get her. You know, I said I know the we couldn't use it for the university because she had a class or competition that day, but I think she she's she has a beautiful
voice. >> She did a great job. She did. She did. Yeah. >> One last thing. Um reference the committees and and partner up with the committees. What people have done in the past is you find like a framework of
what exactly you want from the committee >> and then you go to the committee's um >> meeting and you speak at um public comments >> and then you know you have something that you think they can provide but then
tell them listen what can you then what what do you guys think of providing for us right so that way our together and a lot of times you know different committees have been able to get together and and they figure stuff out. So, it's been done like that in the past and it works very well.
>> Yeah, I agree. I agree. I think we can go to the committees and more or less tell them this is a task that we're looking for. If you can help us with this, have have it organized that way >> ourselves. Do we need to have that approval to proceed with I mean the the
the event is approved. It's just the the process. I don't want to mess it up because I know we can talk about ourselves about meetings or such meetings >> and um I mean we'll we'll have our our meeting in February to you know give you
know the the rest of the members to approve our ideas and what we want to do and and want to you know pitch in and and what we need to do is get the sponsorship. um if we're going to do
you know the the state um events or the the national event we can use their logos and get started on our flyers and start you know bombarding everybody so you can put it in the sponsors too. So the
sooner we start the better. Lastly, any questions? >> Felicia through the chair. If I have a question, h Clar since Clarisel is in the meeting. Clarisel question. Uh when I approach a sponsor and the sponsor is
interested, maybe it's a sponsor that the town has used before, maybe not a new sponsor. What would be the procedure? Like when I used to do the sponsors, I was it. I took control of everything. I would have to go through
Isabella or is or whoever is there at the time and let them know >> well they they would they would fill out the application >> so we know who the sponsor is. We do have to follow our sponsorship ordinance
which allows us and list companies that were not allowed to take sponsor like for instance tobacco >> um adult theme you know we can't for obvious reasons. >> So um but yeah they just fill out the
application as you know as soon as we get it we review it and then we'll send them an invoice. >> Okay. So you said tobacco. So that Olivia Olivia cigars is out then. [laughter]
>> That's a great >> donate. They don't they can't sponsor but they can donate. >> They can donate. There you go. So we have sponsor donations and so do do their names appear in in the list of of >> donations? Sure. >> There you go.
>> Okay. Yeah. Yeah. I'll get together with Clarisel to get a whole picture of this. You know, >> this is great. I'm so glad I uh Clarel came in. >> Um and I like to thank this >> this is a special moment for us and we
got to take it back. the sponsor ordinance and uh we'll get um you know I think we we talked enough and we we came up with great ideas of how to put this together.
>> So without any other question I'd like to make the motion to be before you adjourn. >> Yes. >> Are you able to secure the honor guard for fourth of July now? Erh went on because uh in the last few years um
>> well we were doing it. >> Yes. >> For many many years >> and then um it was brought up that um other entities wanted to do it and that's why it was given to um
uh bill to and the um >> from the veterans. Uh, >> no. No. I'm saying or sheriff's office. >> Yeah. Yeah. But I mean, I'm telling you why we stopped doing it is because they wanted to uh the young Marines and then there were like different different
factions that wanted to do it. So, we said, "Listen, whatever you guys want, we're not we're not going to be >> so whoever wants to do it, they can do it, you know." >> No, we'd rather have the sheriff's office. >> Okay. I'll I'll start your report and tell us, you know, give
us an update >> and make sure for the next meeting, please have an update on your research or >> work and then um >> sounds like we're going to also on on the sheriff's side as well. Um, usually
they have like the breast cancer awareness car and is there anything related to the 250th anniversary that you guys are doing on on your end that maybe we can piggy back off or >> show off here
like a truck or something >> to my side on that. Keep your ears and eyes tell them that >> we're planning I mean I gave you an email with all the information if they're if because in in the emails on I mean the links
>> uh for the state and for the for the national one they said if your community wants to be involved you know you can you know sign up. So I think that the key is to to get you know our name in
there so we can be ahead of the the game because otherwise other communities game I mean >> is there anything is there anything we could do from the Guinness proof of record to break it. Is there anything that we can do out of those zillion things that >> the biggest I mean we can have the
longest con line. I don't know. >> I'll hit it. [laughter] >> I was I was a coyote that day. 1989 I think. I'll get the [laughter] >> um she came out in a helicopter. She
passed by in a helicopter singing. >> Glory Stefan. >> Gloria Stefon. She passed by in the helicopter singing. >> You guys are showing your >> age. [laughter] Of course, we can't talk with you. If you have any ideas, your ideas or new ideas >> being part of the subcommittee, can we still talk about this if we need to? Can
I give you a call and say >> no? Just write it down and bring it to the meeting. >> We can talk to other committees. >> Yeah, you can't direct. >> We can talk to all the committees, >> but but you you can't send her an email
and say, "Isabella, send this to Felicia." >> You can't do that. You got to wait for a public meeting. >> Right. Okay. Yeah, >> just like your regular meeting. Yeah, that's unfortunate thing. I mean, we don't have >> But if I have to call you so you can give me Oscar's phone number, it's okay. >> Yes.
>> Okay, >> good. >> Sounds cool. >> Okay, thank you again. Thank you for I mean I think this was a very productive meeting. It's the kind of meeting that I wanted to have. So, uh without further ado, I joined the meeting at
>> 8:22. >> 8:22. Oh my god, way over time. Okay, >> so next week, >> do we need to second or anything? >> No. Okay, >> speaking again. Have a safe drive home. Stay warm. Anything?
>> I'm trying to stay warm. I have a little heater here in the office. [laughter] >> I've never here on the 11th or you still gonna have a a virtual uh February 11th. Is that you going to be here? >> No, no, no. It's got to be Isabella.
I'll send you an email for the Zoom. >> Okay. So, I think maximum is two. You already used that one for this year. >> I used one last year. >> No, no, that was last year. This is your first one. You have one more to go. Yeah. >> Okay. That one. >> Thank you so much.
>> Yeah, because that's important. That's a Women of Distinction one. >> All right. It's the same Zoom link that you use today. So, you can join. >> Yeah. Perfect. >> Thank you. Bye guys. >> Thank you for my job, Felicia.
>> Thank you for my assignment, Felicia. >> Oh, you're the expert. How much money have you raised so far? >> I thought I had retired. I guess not. >> [laughter]