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Council renames Ernest Jones Road property Bryson Nature Preserve; honors Ivy Ellington restoration and stormwater award
Summary
Cary Town Council unanimously approved renaming the Ernest Jones Road property Bryson Nature Preserve Park and recognized the Ivy Ellington House relocation and Stormwater Operations Manager Billy Lee’s statewide award.
The Cary Town Council voted Nov. 20 to rename town property on Ernest Jones Road as Bryson Nature Preserve Park in a unanimous voice vote after a motion by Jack Smith and a second from another member.
The meeting also included recognitions. Council celebrated the Ivy Ellington House project, which received an Anthemian award from Capital Area Preservation for relocating and rehabilitating the 1870s gothic cottage; Councilmember Michelle Craig outlined the relocation to Academy Street and credited Thoughtcraft Architects and local preservation partners. Town Manager Sean Stegall and staff recognized Billy Lee, the town’s stormwater operations manager, who was named the H. Rooney Malcolm Stormwater Professional of the Year by the American Public Works Association North Carolina chapter; Stegall highlighted the adaptive management framework and the town’s stream sensor and rain gauge network.
Why it matters: The renaming is a formal recognition tied to council action. The awards underscore Cary’s emphasis on historic preservation and investments in stormwater management and infrastructure.
What happens next: The council closed the item with congratulations and recognized outgoing council members, who offered farewell remarks after the official business. The renaming resolution and the awards are part of the official meeting record.
