The Sweet Home Park Entry Committee voted unanimously to participate in the Sportsman’s Holiday parade and set a near-term schedule for public-event staffing and planning.

The decision came after a motion and second during the committee’s June meeting; members agreed to proceed with registration and to form a small planning group to arrange float decorations, banners and volunteers. Committee members said Wally Treves has a truck and trailer the group can use and that someone would check with the chamber about registration and a likely small fee.

The timing matters because the committee also confirmed plans to staff the city safety fair this Saturday and discussed meeting times for setup. Committee members agreed to meet for setup around 8 to 8:15 a.m. and to bring folding chairs, handouts and give out park maps and Frisbees.

Committee staff said they will confirm booth placement with Sean Morgan at the police department and will send a meeting invite for a planning session next Wednesday. The group also agreed to ask City Council members if any would like to ride on the float.

Beyond the parade and safety fair, members reviewed summer events including Movies in the Park, a health fair scheduled for Aug. 16, and earlier plans for a covered-bridge event; those items will be addressed at upcoming workgroup meetings.

The committee asked members to inventory supplies left from prior events (maps, Frisbees, small giveaways) so staff can order replenishments before the next event.

Less-critical details: committee members discussed using planters from Public Works on the float and keeping children’s activities safe on any moving vehicle; they noted some members are already committed to other organizations on parade day.