TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL - File #: [18-0699]

• File #: [18-0699]
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/17/2018
• In control: Town Council
• On agenda: 9/5/2018
• Final action: 9/5/2018
• Title: Consider a Resolution Recommending the Names of Mildred Council and Harold Foster for Placement on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker.
• Related files: [22-0271]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/5/2018	1	Town Council	adopted	Pass

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Consider a Resolution Recommending the Names of Mildred Council and Harold Foster for Placement on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker.

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Committee Members:	Committee:
Mayor Pam Hemminger	Naming Committee
Mayor pro tem Jess Anderson
Council Member Michael Parker
Council Member Donna Bell

Overview: The Council of the Town of Chapel Hill approved naming the space in front of the old Post Office at 179 East Franklin Street the “Peace and Justice Plaza,” and the placement of a stone marker at the site that would display the names of citizens who had given much of their lives to the causes of peace and justice in our community. The Naming Committee recommends that Mildred Council and Harold Foster be recognized for their commitment to social justice in Chapel Hill.

Recommendation(s):

That the Council adopt the resolution to honor Mildred Council and Harold Foster on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker.

Fiscal Impact/Resources: Cost of engraving will come from existing FY 2019 Parks and Recreation Budget

Where is this item in its process?

Council Goals:

☒		Create a Place for Everyone	☒		Develop Good Places,  New Spaces
☐		Support  Community Prosperity	☐		Nurture Our Community
☐		Facilitate Getting Around	☐		Grow Town  and Gown Collaboration

	Attachments:
	• Resolution

A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE NAMES OF MILDRED COUNCIL AND HAROLD FOSTER FOR PLACEMENT ON THE PEACE AND JUSTICE PLAZA MARKER (2018-09-05/R-6)

WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill approved naming the space in front of the old Post Office the “Peace and Justice Plaza” and approved the placement of a stone marker at the site that would display the names of citizens who had given much of their lives to the causes of peace and justice in our community; and

WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill also approved adding the names to the marker of deceased social activists Joe and Lucy Straley, Yonni Chapman, Rebecca Clark, Rev. Charles M. Jones, Daniel H. Pollitt, Mildred Ringwalt, Charlotte Adams, Joe Herzenberg, Hubert Robinson, James R. Brittain, Henry “Hank” Anderson III,  Gloria Williams, Bill Thorpe, and Dean E. Smith; and

WHEREAS, the Council Naming Committee recommends honoring both Mildred Council and Harold Foster for their lifelong contributions to social justice in Chapel Hill, and that their names be engraved on the marker along with the above names.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the names of Mildred Council and Harold Foster be included and engraved in alphabetical order on the Peace and Justice Plaza marker.

This the 5^th day of September, 2018.

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The Agenda will reflect the text below and/or the motion text will be used during the meeting.

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PRESENTER: Mayor Hemminger, Naming Committee Chair

RECOMMENDATION: That the Council adopt the resolution recommending the names of Mildred Council and Harold Foster for placement on the Peace and Justice Plaza Marker.