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COUNCIL MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Raleigh met in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September
4, 2012 in the City Council Chamber of the Raleigh Municipal Building, Avery C. Upchurch
Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, with the following present.
Mayor Nancy McFarlane, Presiding
Mayor Pro Tem Russ Stephenson
Councilor Mary-Ann Baldwin (Absent & Excused)
Councilor Thomas G. Crowder
Councilor Bonner Gaylord
Councilor John Odom
Councilor Randall K. Stagner
Councilor Eugene Weeks
Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and invocation was rendered by Reverend Francois
Nel, Triangle Vineyard Christian Fellowship. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro
Tem Russ Stephenson. The Mayor announced that Ms. Baldwin is absent and excused from the
meeting.
The following items were discussed with action taken as shown.
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS
CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT PRESENTATION MADE
Mayor McFarlane explained the Certificate of Appointment presentation and presented a
Certificate to Rachel Rumsey who was recently appointed to the Raleigh Historic Development
Commission.
PROCLAMATION TRIANGLE FAMILY SERVICES 75
TH
ANNIVERSARY
PROCLAIMED
Mayor McFarlane read a proclamation proclaiming September 6, 2012 as Triangle Family Services
Day in the City of Raleigh. The Proclamation was accepted by Alice Lutz and Board President
Clymer Cease. A number of people stood in support of and appreciation for the Triangle Family
Services proclamation. In accepting the proclamation, they talked about the fact that the Triangle
Family Services has been a huge part of the community for over 75 years.
PROCLAMATION CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAIMED
Mayor McFarlane read a proclamation proclaiming September 17, through 23 as Constitution
Week in the City of Raleigh. Mary Tatem accepted the Proclamation and talked about the
importance of and the need to know and honor the Constitution.

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PROCLAMATION INTERNATIONAL MONTH PROCLAIMED
Mayor McFarlane read a proclamation proclaiming September 2012 as International Month in the
City of Raleigh. The Proclamation was accepted by Clodagh Bastian who pointed out this is the
27
th
year of the celebration in Raleigh. She indicated the event was an effort to celebrate the
emerging diversity in Raleigh. At that time there were 25 different groups, this year there are
almost 60. She pointed out one of 8 in Wake County is foreign born. The festival is the only event
and the International Focus the only group that brings all of the groups together. She expressed
appreciation to the Council for its support. Approximately 20 persons stood in support of Ms.
Bastian’s remarks.
PROCLAMATION LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAIMED
Mayor McFarlane read a proclamation proclaiming September as Life Insurance Awareness
Month in the City of Raleigh. The proclamation was accepted by Dale Mattioli who indicated she
has been doing this work some 33 years. She is an advocate who goes around trying to educate
the public on the need to sustain their legacy and expressed appreciation for the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION NEIGHBORHOODS MONTH PROCLAIMED
Mayor McFarlane read a proclamation proclaiming September 2012 as Neighborhoods Month in
the City of Raleigh. The proclamation was accepted by the chairperson of this year’s
Neighborhood Exchange which she indicated is the 9
th
annual event and called on people to go
through the City of Raleigh’s website to sign up and attend the event.
PERSONNEL CAROL MOORE RECOGNIZED
Mayor McFarlane recognized Carol Moore who was recently selected to receive a distinguished
professional award by the Southern Network of National Recreation and Park Association. Ms.
Moore received a standing ovulation.
Parks and Recreation Director Diane Sauer indicated this award is given to an individual who has
made outstanding contributions to the Parks and Recreation Program. She pointed out Ms. Moore
is the longest tenured employee in the Parks and Recreation Department explaining she started
some 36 years ago as a student intern. Ms. Sauer pointed out Ms. Moore recognized early in her
career the benefits of parks and recreation even before the professional organizations realized those
benefits. She talked about the many innovative programs started by Ms. Moore, her training of
over 400 full time and 1,200 part-time employees each year pointing out she cannot imagine the
number of employees Ms. Moore has touched during her tenure. She stated Ms. Moore has a
consistent love and passion for Parks and Recreation and the City of Raleigh and continue to be a
dedicated leader and professional. Ms. Moore received another standing ovation.
PERSONNEL PARKS AND RECREATION EMPLOYEES COMMENDED

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COUNCIL MINUTES The City Council of the City of Raleigh met in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in the City Council Chamber of the Raleigh Municipal Building, Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, with the following present. Mayor Nancy McFarlane, Presiding Mayor Pro Tem Russ Stephenson Councilor Mary-Ann Baldwin (Absent & Excused) Councilor Thomas G. Crowder Councilor Bonner Gaylord Councilor John Odom Councilor Randall K. Stagner Councilor Eugene Weeks Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order and invocation was rendered by Reverend Francois Nel, Triangle Vineyard Christian Fellowship. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Russ Stephenson. The Mayor announced that Ms. Baldwin is absent and excused from the meeting. The following items were discussed with action taken as shown. RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL AWARDS CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT – PRESENTATION MADE Mayor McFarlane explained the Certificate of Appointment presentation and presented a Certificate to Rachel Rumsey who was recently appointed to the Raleigh Historic Development Commission. PROCLAMATION – TRIANGLE FAMILY SERVICES 75TH ANNIVERSARY – PROCLAIMED Mayor McFarlane read a proclamation proclaiming September 6, 2012 as Triangle Family Services Day in the City of Raleigh. The Proclamation was accepted by Alice Lutz and Board President Clymer Cease. A number of people stood in support ...
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