05/15/2017 - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
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Festival of Chimes and Lights
Committee Minutes
Monday, May 15, 2017; 3:30 p.m. at City Hall
Members present: Chair Lucarelli, Councilmember Donlin and City staff Michelle Whisenant. Guests
present: Bobbie Stewart, POBSA and Terry Bontrager; Saints Car Club.
Holiday Lighting
Chair Lucarelli shared with the committee that the Holiday Lighting topic is going to be discussed at the
next Work Study. Summarized the current situation is that the poles of the marquee need to be replaced.
The lights may be able to work with the utility poles that Council is looking into replacing. Although these
are separate projects, currently working alongside one another, eventually they may benefit the new
holiday lighting plan.
The lighting isn’t just for The Festival of Chimes and Lights, they will also be hung throughout the year.
The previous light map that was provided by the City Electrician, Mike Deline, will need to be altered
slightly because the marquee poles can’t be used. The pole replacement doesn’t appear to be able to
happen soon, because it currently isn’t in the budget. More information to be provided after the next
Work Study.
Possible alteration, with the current situation, would be to access the utility poles at The Candy Shoppe
and bike shop to meet the 20 feet minimum.
Discussion at the Utilities Committee was that there would be an electricity source on both sides of the
street with the new street light installation, by PSE.
Bobbie Stewart stated that the icicle lights would still be hung, if the new holiday lighting plan isn’t
completed in time for the festival.
Chair Lucarelli discussed that when purchasing the new lights considerations of location on the Bay Street
Banner, flower baskets, and irrigation would be kept in mind.
Christmas Tree Acquisition/Logistics
Terry Bontrager stated that there are a couple possible tree choices and they have been marked. That
way when the cutters go through the marked trees they will be left intact. There has also been
coordination with the crane operator to assist when the tree is cut down, to prevent broken limbs.
Terry also stated that Roger Jensen and George Thompson, or Bill Thiele, should get together soon.
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Honorary Treelighter
Chair Lucarelli stated that the committee should start thinking about who to select for the Honorary
Treelighter. Previous treelighters were listed to give examples. Suggestions should be sent in or brought
to the next committee meeting.
Additional Items
The Dance Gallery has been contacted and they stated that they are interested in performing again.
Terry Bontrager has scheduled the firetruck.
Chair Lucarelli informed that the [South Kitsap High School] band confirmed they will play again.
There being no further business, Chair Lucarelli adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Future Meetings:
June 19, 2017, 3:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Copies to: Council/Mayor/Department Directors/City Attorney
POBSA, Fathoms O’ Fun, Port Orchard Library, Jingle Bell Run Coordinator
Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Arts Museum, and Port of Bremerton