01/24/2022 - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
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Festival of Chimes and Lights
Committee Minutes
Monday, January 24, 2022; 3:30pm
Members present via remote access: Chair Lucarelli, and City staff Floyd. Guests present via remote
access: Sharron King, Fathoms O' Fun Festival Inc.; Stephanie Albright, citizen; Rita Mitchell, citizen;
Christine Stansbery, Port Orchard Bay Street Association and Sidney Museum and Arts Association, and
Kathy Garcia, Port of Bremerton.
Review of 2021 Event
The committee discussed the 2021 event which included new lights and decorations from the Port of
Bremerton, the drive-thru, length of time the decorated trees were up, vandalized trees, planters and
decorations, chimes from City Hall, Santa and Ms. Claus in the RV, vintage firetruck covered in lights,
available budget, Rocks of Cheer, and sand dollars.
Comments Made to Public Works Staff
City staff Floyd explained a public works staff member was approached by several citizens who voiced
concerns and confusion about the process of judging the decorated trees. Additionally, some concerns
came up regarding the size and look of the trees.
A brief discussion was held regarding the tree judging and how the process works, tree judging
categories and how the City receives the trees for the decorating contest.
Taking Down Icicle Lights
Chair Lucarelli noted when public works removed the icicle lights, the power source was removed to
the trees. We would like to have the icicle lights come down the same time as the decorated trees.
Kitsap Bank Community Connections 2022 Approval
Staff Floyd mentioned the City received $1,000 from Kitsap Bank for the event.
2022 Chimes & Lights Live Event Plan
The 2022 Festival of Chimes and Lights event is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022. The theme
is a Scottish Christmas.
Discussion was held regarding hosting a live event this year, decorated tree sales and reserving
planters, flaggers and traffic control plan, pet parade, no hayrides, safety, 5K run as part of Chimes and
Lights, business concerns with street closures, continuing the Rocks of Cheer and sand dollars, Santa
cornhole and lighted boats.
There being no further business, Chair Lucarelli adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m. Audio/Visual
recording was successful.
Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee Minutes
January 24, 2022
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Future Meeting:
February 22, 2022, 3:OOpm via Zoom
c: Council/Mayor/Department Directors/City Attorney
POBSA, Fathoms O' Fun, Port Orchard Library, Run Amok Racing, Inc.
Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Museum and Arts Association, and Port of Bremerton