Cary public meetings in 2025

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will review a land dedication ordinance for a 3.31-acre property at 8732 Green Level Church Road and approve committee appointments for the Cultural Arts and Greenway committees. The board will also discuss athletic committee matters and receive reports on park programs and cultural arts.

• Land Dedication - 25-REZ-08 (8732 Green Level Church Road)
• Committee Appointee Approval (Cultural Arts and Greenway)
• Athletic Committee Discussion
• PRCR System Plan Overview
• Green Hope Elementary School Playground Renovation Update

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from November, receive public comments, hear the December Cultural Arts Report, and review the FY27 Grant Review Schedule. The agenda also includes liaison reports from the Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, Amphitheatre Advisory Committee, and Friends of Page-Walker.

• Review of FY27 Grant Review Schedule (new business)
• December Cultural Arts Report (old business)
• Liaison report from Teen Council
• Liaison report from Cary Art Daze Work Group
• Liaison report from Amphitheatre Advisory Committee

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board will hear status reports on the Higgins Greenway completion, the NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway bridge, and the Community Lantern Workshops and GLOW parade. The board will also distribute a handout on current public art capital and temporary projects. No formal actions are scheduled; the items are presented as informational updates.

• Higgins Greenway Completion – update
• NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway bridge – update
• Community Lantern Workshops & GLOW parade – update
• Current Public Art Capital & Temporary Projects – handout distribution
• Happy Holiday Cheer – No Action

Town Council - Emergency Meeting

The Cary Town Council called an emergency meeting for Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 316 N. Academy Street. The meeting will consider appointing and swearing in an interim Town Manager, as required by NC Statute 143-318.12 and Town Council Policy 143. No other agenda items are listed.

• Appointment and swearing‑in of an interim Town Manager

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council work session will review the upcoming meeting schedule and discuss the South Hills Municipal Service District’s 2026 Biennial Survey. The manager will make announcements, and a closed session will be held. No formal decisions or public comment periods are scheduled.

• Discussion of South Hills Municipal Service District 2026 Biennial Survey
• Review of upcoming meeting schedule
• Announcements from the manager
• Closed session (no public comment)

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will vote on consent agenda items including the annexation and rezoning of 1412 White Oak Church Road to Residential 12 Conditional Use, allowing five detached dwellings, and the rezoning of 1505 Fairbanks Road to Residential 8 Conditional Use for two homes. A public hearing will be held for the voluntary annexation of 2220 Jones Franklin Road. Council will also consider authorizing up to $40,000 to evaluate options for the Citizen's Convenience Center due to a railroad right-of-way requirement.

• Annexation (25-A-04) and rezoning (25-REZ-07) of 1412 White Oak Church Road to R-12-CU, limited to five detached dwellings
• Rezoning of 1505 Fairbanks Road (25-REZ-09) to R-8-CU, limited to two detached dwellings with EV charging wiring
• Public hearing on annexation of 2220 Jones Franklin Road (25-A-08) for utility connection due to poor well water
• Proposal to use up to $40,000 from general fund to evaluate future of the Citizen's Convenience Center
• Adoption of the 2026 Advisory Board Meeting Schedule

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a proposed Historic Marker Program and review draft marker inventory items. The body will also hold additional discussion on the Nancy Jones House.

• Discussion of Historic Marker Program proposal
• Review of draft Cary Historic Marker inventory
• Additional discussion on Nancy Jones House
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission met on Dec 10, 2025 and adopted the agenda and the Nov. 12, 2025 minutes without objection. Commissioners divided into two working groups to review portions of the draft historic marker program policy and will provide feedback for a revised draft. The commission agreed to submit preferences for State Historic Marker Program topics to staff for prioritization. An update was given that the site visit to the Nancy Jones House has been rescheduled for early January.

• Adopted agenda without objection
• Adopted Nov. 12, 2025 minutes without objection
• Divided into two working groups to review draft marker policy (discussion)
• Agreed to submit State Historic Marker Program topic preferences to staff (agreement)
• Rescheduled Nancy Jones House site visit to early January (update)

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session to discuss council priorities and policies. The meeting is not a public hearing and does not include citizen comment. A closed session is scheduled before adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Discussion on Council Priorities – Town Council Policies
• Closed Session
• Adjournment

The Town Council approved a November proposal to stream all future work sessions, quarterly meetings, and retreats. This will make the meetings televised and publicly accessible. No other formal actions were recorded in the work session.

• Approved proposal to stream all future sessions (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board discussed a proposal to allow an urban archery season within Cary town limits, prompted by a 311 citizen request. No decision was made; the board explored stipulations, risks, and costs, and heard that a community survey would be the next step. The board also approved minutes from a prior meeting and learned of a new council liaison.

• Consideration of urban archery season on private land, following NC Wildlife Resources Commission guidelines
• Discussion of stipulations including minimum lot size, distance from dwellings, and baiting
• Chair announced new council liaison Brittany Richards, former board member, starting January
• Public comment: Richard Wilson suggested quarterly reviews of public comments by the board
• Book club planning for January discussion

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted its agenda and approved the November 18, 2025 minutes without objection. The board announced former member Brittany Richards as the new council liaison. Members reviewed public comments and explored the possibility of an urban archery season, but no action or vote was taken.

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session to discuss Council Priorities, specifically Town Council Policies. This session is a less formal meeting focused on exploring a single topic with staff and consultants and does not include public hearings.

• Discussion on Council Priorities: Town Council Policies
• Work session at Herbert C Young Community Center
• No public hearings scheduled for this meeting

Mayor Weinbrecht opened the work session and highlighted upcoming policy reviews. The council talked about transparency, streaming of meetings, and the roles of members on boards and commissions. No votes or formal actions were recorded during this meeting.

Town Council - Organizational Meeting

The Town Council will hold its organizational meeting, including the swearing-in of returning and new councilmembers. The council will adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, vote for a mayor pro tem, and make appointments by the mayor to various boards and committees. A closed session may be held if needed. The agenda also includes an extensive list of 2026 meeting dates and current committee assignments.

• Swearing-in of returning and new councilmembers
• Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar
• Vote for Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointments by Mayor to boards and committees (attached list)

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board discussed a draft 'Housing Navigator Tool' designed to show income-restricted and age-restricted housing options. Staff presented the tool, which is not yet live, and requested feedback from members by the next meeting in February.

• Review of draft Housing Navigator Tool
• Discussion of ADU Ordinance Amendment status
• Upcoming Senior Center Assessment survey
• Upcoming Volunteer Fair in March
• Upcoming Dementia Friendly movie in February

The Senior Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda without objection. The board also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting without objection. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board meets on Dec 2, 2025 to consider citizen input on the utility billing portal, plan a January social event, and discuss community conversation partnerships and the Hometown Spirit Award. No formal decisions are listed; members are asked to review the portal and come prepared to identify partner organizations. The agenda also includes council and staff liaison updates and member comments.

• Utility Billing Experience – Citizen Input (review of utility billing portal)
• January Social (planning of social event)
• Community Conversation Partnerships (identify organizations for community conversations)
• Hometown Spirit Award (award discussion)
• Council and Staff Liaison Comments (updates from mayor and HR manager)

The board approved an amendment to shift Old Business Item 6.1 (Community Conversation Partnerships) to the January meeting, with the motion passing without objections. The November 2025 advisory board minutes were also approved without objection.

• Moved Old Business Item 6.1 Community Conversation Partnerships to January (motion passed, no objections)
• Approved November 2025 advisory board meeting minutes (no objections)

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will consider an update to the Technology Appropriate Use Policy, presented by Chief Information Security Officer Jared Thomas, and vote on the board's annual work plan for next year. The board will also discuss watch list items including economic development areas, future technologies, and greenway technology.

• Update to the Technology Appropriate Use Policy
• Approval of the ISAB Annual Work Plan
• Watch list discussion: Economic Development Areas, Future Technologies, Greenway Technology, Smart Connected Sustainable Cities, Social Media, Town Communications
• Approval of prior meeting minutes from Nov 10, 2025

The Information Services Advisory Board adopted its agenda, including an AI presentation, without objection. The minutes from the November 10 meeting were approved without objection. The board voted unanimously to approve the 2026 ISAB Annual Work Plan.

• Adopted agenda (added AI Presentation as item 5.3) – no objection
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes – no objection
• Approved 2026 ISAB Annual Work Plan – unanimous vote

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a resolution to approve a special use permit and development plan allowing Scottish Hills Recreation Club to heat its outdoor pool and expand a legal nonconforming use. The board will also set tentative 2026 meeting dates. The item was heard as an evidentiary case on Nov 3, 2025.

• Resolution approving Special Use Permit 26-SU-3114 and Development Plan 26-DP-3114 for pool heating at Scottish Hills Recreation Club
• Proposal includes eight above-ground propane tanks in two 6.5x6.5-foot screened enclosures (approx. 1% physical expansion)
• Expansion would allow year-round pool operation at the nonconforming commercial outdoor recreation facility
• Tentative 2026 ZBOA meeting dates to be discussed

The Zoning Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the November 3 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved the resolution for the Scottish Hills Pool heating project and expansion of a legal nonconforming use (5‑0). The board discussed 2026 meeting dates, chose to keep the 6:30 pm start time, and asked the clerk to explore earlier start times for meetings without business items.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 3 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Scottish Hills Pool heating project and nonconforming use expansion (5-0)
• Decided to keep 6:30 pm start time for meetings
• Clerk to inquire about earlier meeting time for agenda‑free meetings

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session to discuss renaming a property in Chatham County to honor a former council member and to consider televising remote meetings. The council will also hear from the public and consider removing a public hearing for a road annexation from the agenda.

• Renaming property at Earnest Jones to Bryson Nature Preserve
• Televising remote meetings
• Removing public hearing for 25-A-02 Ferrell Road Annexation
• Public Speaks Out session
• Manager's Update

The Town Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda without dissent (7‑0 each). It approved a motion to begin livestreaming all work sessions and other public meetings using the lower‑cost option, with the Information Services Advisory Board assisting (7‑0). The Council also approved a closed‑session meeting to discuss privileged matters (7‑0).

• Adopt agenda (7‑0)
• Approve consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approve livestreaming of work sessions and other meetings, lower‑cost option, with ISAB assistance (7‑0)
• Approve closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters (7‑0)

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider naming a town-owned property on Earnest Jones Road as the Bryson Nature Preserve. The body will also address annexation petitions and the televising of remote meetings.

• Proposed naming of property at Earnest Jones Road as Bryson Nature Preserve
• Resolution to remove the 25-A-02 Ferrell Road Annexation public hearing from the agenda
• Resolution to call a Dec. 11, 2025 public hearing for annexation of 2220 Jones Franklin Road
• Discussion on televising remote meetings

The Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda, each with a 7‑0 unanimous vote. Council members approved a motion to begin livestreaming work sessions and other public meetings using a lower‑cost option and to involve the Information Services Advisory Board, also unanimously (7‑0). A closed‑session was called by unanimous vote. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Adopt agenda – unanimously approved (7-0)
• Approve consent agenda – unanimously approved (7-0)
• Approve motion to livestream work sessions and involve advisory board – unanimously approved (7-0)
• Approve closed session under G.S. 143-318.11 – unanimously approved

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Cultural Arts Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 22 meeting. It will hear a presentation on Cary’s youth programs and Teen Council, tour the Cary Arts Center, and receive updates on committee recruitment. The meeting will include the election of the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair, followed by liaison reports from the Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, Amphitheatre Advisory Committee, and Friends of Page‑Walker.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from 10/22/25 Cultural Arts Committee meeting
• Presentation: Cary’s Youth Programs and Teen Council (Ally Parker)
• Tour of Cary Arts Center (Robbie Stone, Russ Hughes, Jewel Kichak)
• Election of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair

The Cultural Arts Committee adopted the agenda and minutes from the October 22 meeting without objection. Members approved the presented committee applicants. The committee elected Trudy J Ohnsorg as chair and Cara H Lewis as vice chair for 2026.

• Adopted agenda and minutes from 10/22/25 (no objection)
• Approved the presented committee applicants
• Elected Trudy J Ohnsorg as 2026 Chair (approved)
• Elected Cara H Lewis as 2026 Vice Chair (approved)

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2025, to review and take action on its 2026 Work Plan & Goals and the PAAB Rules of Order. The board will also receive updates on the NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway project, Community Lantern Workshops/Parade & GLOW, and current public art capital and temporary projects. Public comments submitted by noon will be summarized at the meeting.

• Review and action on 2026 Public Art Advisory Board Work Plan & Goals
• Review and action on PAAB Rules of Order
• Update on NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway project (construction phase)
• Update on Community Lantern Workshops/Parade & GLOW
• Handout on current Public Art Capital & Temporary Projects

The Public Art Advisory Board adopted its Rules of Order without objection. The board then approved the 2026 PAAB Workplan, also without objection. Updates were given on the NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway bridge, the upcoming GLOW installation and Community Lantern Parade, and other public‑art projects.

• Adopted PAAB Rules of Order (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved 2026 PAAB Workplan (unanimous, no objection)

Town Council - Special Called Meeting

The Cary Town Council will meet in a special session on November 18, 2025. The council will hold a closed session to evaluate the qualifications, competence, performance, character, and fitness of one or more current or prospective public officers or employees. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to consider qualifications, competence, performance, character, and fitness of public officers or employees

The council voted unanimously to hold a closed session. The session will be used to consult town attorneys and to preserve attorney‑client privilege and confidential information. No other matters were acted upon.

• Approved closed session for attorney consultation and privilege protection (unanimous)

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Greenway Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and consider new business items including the naming of greenways and information about a hub kiosk. It will also review old business on greenway gap identification and receive a report from the PRCR Advisory Board. Additional items cover chair and vice‑chair processes, upcoming meeting dates, and community walk and event planning.

• Greenways Naming – Sandi Bailey
• Greenways Hub Kiosk Info – Sandi Bailey
• Greenway Gap Identification – Sandi Bailey (old business)
• PRCR Advisory Board Report – Chris Herndon
• Chair and Vice Chair Process (information share)

The Greenway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 16 minutes without objections. Members agreed on a preferred greenway for the upcoming First Walk event. The Spring Daze event was scheduled for April 26, 2026, and the next meeting was set for December 18, 2025.

• Approved agenda (no objections)
• Approved October 16 minutes (no objections)
• Set Spring Daze date for April 26, 2026
• Scheduled next meeting for December 18, 2025
• Agreed on greenway preference for First Walk event

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted its 2025-2026 work plan. Members also received public comments from residents concerned about metal shavings and paint dust from the Harrison Avenue water tower rehabilitation project. Other business included postponing a book discussion to January and member updates on HOA and apartment initiatives.

• Adopted 2025-2026 EAB work plan (Exhibit B)
• Received public comments about environmental hazards from water tower blasting on Roanoke Dr (Exhibit A)
• Chair encouraged members to view Homegrown National Park video by Nov 29
• Book discussion moved to January meeting
• Members shared experiences with HOA native plant efforts and apartment complex cup discontinuation

The Environmental Advisory Board discussed and adopted the 2025‑2026 work plan. Hailey McQuaid moved to adopt it, Brittany Richards seconded, and the board approved it unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 Environmental Advisory Board work plan (unanimous)

Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Athletic Committee will meet on November 18 for a procedural agenda including adoption of minutes, public comments, and reports from staff, PRCR Advisory Board, and Teen Council. No specific funding decisions or policy changes are listed; the meeting focuses on the committee's advisory role.

• Adoption of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Reports from PRCR Advisory Board, staff, programs/events, and Teen Council
• Discussion on the role of the committee
• Public speaks out via written comments or in-person attendance

The committee unanimously approved the November agenda, which included a new cricket program item. The August 18, 2025 meeting minutes were also accepted unanimously. The cricket program discussion item was tabled to a future committee meeting.

• Adopted November agenda with cricket item (unanimous vote)
• Adopted August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Tabled cricket program discussion to a future meeting

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will provide written determinations on three rezoning requests: 25-REZ-05 to rezone 12.61 acres at 606 and 694 Pittard Sears Road from R‑1 to Residential 8 Conditional Use with a limit of 23 detached dwellings, EV‑charging wiring, and a pedestrian crossing; 25-REZ-08 to rezone 3.31 acres at 8732 Green Level Church Road from R‑40 to Residential 12 Conditional Use at 1.9 units per acre; and 25-REZ-01 to rezone 0.51 acre at 6708 Bandelier Lane from Office/Research Development to Residential 20 Conditional Use for a single detached dwelling with specific design conditions. The board’s role is to recommend consistency with the Imagine Cary Community Plan, not to make final decisions.

• 25-REZ-05: 12.61‑acre Pittard Sears Road rezoning to Residential 8 Conditional Use, max 23 dwellings, EV‑charging wiring, pedestrian crossing
• Associated annexation request 25-A-03 for Pittard Sears Road
• 25-REZ-08: 3.31‑acre Green Level Church Road rezoning to Residential 12 Conditional Use, 1.9 units/acre
• 25-REZ-01: 0.51‑acre Bandelier Lane rezoning from ORD to Residential 20 Conditional Use for one detached dwelling with design conditions
• New business: proposal of 2026 meeting schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board adopted its agenda and approved the October 27 minutes unanimously. The board voted 6‑2 to find case 25‑REZ‑01 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, changing the zoning of 6708 Bandelier Lane from Office/Research and Development to Residential 20 Conditional Use with specific conditions. The motion was moved by Shaun McAndrew and seconded by Sal Cammarata.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Found rezoning 25‑REZ‑01 consistent with Comprehensive Plan (6‑2)

Town Council - Quarterly

The Cary Town Council will meet to discuss council priorities, including finance and development updates. The meeting may include a closed session if needed. The session is scheduled for 1:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town C.

• Discussion on council priorities, including finance and development updates
• Potential closed session
• Meeting location: Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town C
• Meeting address: 1008 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519
• Town Clerk contact: Virginia Johnson

The November 13 Town Council meeting reviewed intergovernmental updates, the Citizen’s Convenience Center study, and the town's finances. Council members raised questions about flag regulations, rezoning waiting periods, model home codes, and fund‑balance policies, but no motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no actions were approved or denied.

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the town's historic marker program, and hold elections for the vice chair position. The agenda also includes a report from the town council liaison.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Historic Marker Program Discussion
• Nancy Jones House Additional Discussion
• Approval of October 8, 2025 Minutes
• Town Council Liaison Report

The commission adopted its agenda and the October 8, 2025 minutes without objection. Colin Richardson was nominated and unanimously elected as Vice Chair. Commissioners were asked to review draft historic marker materials and peer examples before the December meeting.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• October 8, 2025 minutes adopted (unanimous)
• Colin Richardson appointed Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Commission tasked to review historic marker draft materials before December meeting

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will discuss and potentially approve its annual work plan for 2025‑2026. The board will also review proposals for live streaming of public meetings and a biennial survey. Additional discussion will cover several watch‑list topics including economic development, future technologies, greenway technology, smart city initiatives, social media, and town communications.

• Live streaming of public meetings
• Biennial Survey
• Approval of ISAB Annual Work Plan
• Watch list items: Economic Development Areas, Future Technologies, Greenway Technology, Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities, Social Media, Town Communications
• Public comments from Council Liaison, Staff Liaison, Citizens, and Members

The Information Services Advisory Board adopted the agenda as amended, adding a Senior Center Assessment item and moving the approval of the ISAB Annual Work Plan to the December meeting. The minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting were approved without objection. No other formal actions were taken during the session.

• Adopt agenda as amended, adding Senior Center Assessment item and moving work plan approval to Dec meeting (adopted without objection)
• Approve October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (approved without objection)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will meet to vote on its 2025-2026 work plan and priorities. They will also nominate and vote for a Vice Chair. A Senior Center Assessment presentation is scheduled as new business. The board will approve minutes from the October 7 meeting.

• Senior Center Assessment presentation by Michelle Barrett
• Nomination and vote for Vice Chair
• Vote on 2025-2026 work plan priorities
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The board adopted its agenda and the October meeting minutes without objection. The board unanimously approved Dev Hirji as Vice Chair. The board also unanimously adopted the HRID Work Plan for 2026.

• Agenda adopted without objection
• October 2025 minutes adopted without objection
• Vice Chair nomination of Dev Hirji approved unanimously (motion by Jaconis, seconded by Smith)
• 2026 HRID work plan adopted unanimously (motion by Hirji, seconded by Smith)

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board appointed Ron Brigham as Vice Chair by unanimous vote. The board also adopted its Rules of Order and the draft 2025‑2026 Annual Work Plan. Members discussed an update on Rose Park Manor’s rental program and reviewed November engagement opportunities.

• Ron Brigham appointed Vice Chair after motion and unanimous vote
• Adoption of the Senior Advisory Board Rules of Order
• Adoption of the 2025‑2026 Senior Advisory Board Work Plan
• Discussion of Rose Park Manor’s opening date, rental numbers, costs, services, and tenant process
• Presentation of November engagement opportunities for board members

The Senior Advisory Board unanimously appointed Ron Brigham as Vice Chair. The board also adopted its Rules of Order and the 2025‑2026 work plan, both without objection. The agenda and the September 3, 2025 minutes were approved without objection.

• Appointed Ron Brigham as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Rules of Order (without objection)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 Senior Advisory Board Work Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (without objection)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (without objection)

Economic Development Committee - Council Committee

The Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board will meet to discuss a Senior Center Assessment and vote on a Vice Chair nomination. The board will also develop its work plan for the upcoming year.

• Senior Center Assessment presentation
• Nomination and vote for Vice Chair
• Development of 2025-2026 work plan

The board unanimously approved Dev Hirji as Vice Chair after a motion by Jaconis and a second by Smith. The board also unanimously adopted the Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board Workplan for 2026. Agenda adoption and approval of the October 2025 minutes were completed without objection.

• Approved Dev Hirji as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted HRID Board Workplan 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda without objection
• Approved October 2025 minutes without objection

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will review a staff recommendation for the 24-REZ-14 Weston PDD rezoning of 8.7 acres at 7001 Weston Parkway, which proposes up to 275 multi-family units, 22 townhouses, and commercial uses. The board will also discuss the 2025-2026 work plan, bike plan feedback, a cricket RFP, and the Ryan Park Plan. Staff recommends a recreation fund payment in lieu of land dedication due to minimal park land.

• Review of 24-REZ-14 Weston PDD O1-4 rezoning (8.7 acres, 275 units, 22 townhouses)
• Staff recommendation for payment in lieu of park land dedication
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Work Plan
• Bike Plan Feedback
• Cricket RFP and Ryan Park Plan

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board adopted its agenda and accepted the October 6 minutes, both unanimously. The board also approved the land dedication and payment‑in‑lie item and the 2025‑2026 work plan, each with unanimous votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved land dedication and payment in lieu (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 work plan (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a case hearing on the Scottish Hills Pool Heating Project and its request to expand a legal non‑conforming use. The board will also conduct a Vice Chair nomination and selection. Finally, members will discuss and adopt the ZBOA work plan for 2026.

• Case 26-SU-3114 & 26-DP-3114: Scottish Hills Pool Heating Project – expansion of legal non‑conforming use
• Vice Chair nomination and selection
• Adoption of the ZBOA 2026 work plan

The Zoning Board of Adjustment adopted the November 3 2025 agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the September 8 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). No substantive zoning action was taken; the hearing on the Scottish Hills pool‑heating expansion was presented but not decided.

• Adopt agenda (5-0 unanimous)
• Approve September 8, 2025 minutes (5-0 unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cary Planning and Zoning Board will review two rezoning proposals and approve minutes from previous meetings. The board will not take final action, only provide written recommendations to the Town Council.

• Approve minutes from June 23 and July 28, 2025 meetings
• Review 25-REZ-07: Annex 4.33 acres at 1412 White Oak Church Road to R-12-CU
• Review 25-REZ-09: Amend zoning at 1505 Fairbanks Road to R-8-CU
• Discuss board rules of order and annual work plan
• No public speaking opportunity at this meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board adopted the agenda and approved the meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to find rezoning case 25-REZ-07 (White Oak Church Road) and case 25-REZ-09 (Fairbanks Road) consistent with the Imagine Cary Community Plan. The board also approved new Rules of Order, the annual work plan, and appointed Michael Roselli as Vice Chair.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Found 25-REZ-07 rezoning consistent (unanimous)
• Found 25-REZ-09 rezoning consistent (unanimous)
• Approved Rules of Order for the board (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Work Plan (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Michael Roselli as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council work session will review the upcoming meeting schedule and discuss updates on utility payment and meter reading processes, as well as requirements for the town's transportation system. No formal decisions are listed; the session is for staff and council discussion.

• Utility payment and meter read update discussion
• Transportation system requirements discussion
• Upcoming meeting schedule review

The Town Council heard updates on the utility meter replacement program, including completion targets and funding sources, and on the transportation system requirements for future rezonings. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the discussion was informational.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider several items including a rezoning for Alston Commons, a mixed-use development with up to 625 apartments, office and commercial space, and affordability conditions. They will also award a $508,050 bid for demolition at the future GoCary downtown transit center, and set public hearings for a Ferrell Road annexation/rezoning and a Green Level Church Road rezoning. Other business includes a data governance and AI policy adoption and declaring surplus property for sale.

• Alston Commons rezoning: 22.74 acres at NC 55 Hwy and Petty Farm Road for up to 625 apartments, 200,000 sq ft office, 55,000 sq ft commercial, with 5% units at 80% AMI for 30 years
• Bid award of $508,050 to WIE Contracting for demolition of structures at the GoCary Downtown Multi-Modal Transit Center site (21 parcels)
• Public hearing called for Nov. 20 on annexation and rezoning of 310 Barbee Road and 974 W. Ferrell Road for up to 230 detached dwellings
• Public hearing on rezoning 3.31 acres at 8732 Green Level Church Road from R-40 to R-12-CU for detached housing at 1.9 du/ac
• Adoption of data governance and artificial intelligence policies (Policy Statements 188 and 189)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will hear a presentation on Cary's Specialized Recreation and Inclusion programs and review evaluation results for FY26 Cultural Arts nonprofit grant applications. The committee will also receive the October Cultural Arts Report and discuss November and December meeting details. Public comment is accepted.

• Presentation on Specialized Recreation and Inclusion programs by Sarah Gamsey
• Evaluation results for FY26 Cultural Arts nonprofit grant application by Robbie Stone
• October Cultural Arts Report (in agenda packet)
• Discussion of November and December meeting details
• Liaison reports from Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, Amphitheatre Advisory Committee, and Friends of Page-Walker

The Cultural Arts Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received and no other actions or votes were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Greenway Committee will discuss the Bike Plan presented by Jared Draper from Toole, hear a report from the PRCR Advisory Board, and handle routine items including adoption of meeting minutes and public comments.

• New Business: Bike Plan presentation by Jared Draper (Toole)
• Report from PRCR Advisory Board by Chris Herndon
• Adoption of minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting
• Public Speaks Out period for citizen comments

The committee met virtually on October 16, 2025. The agenda and prior minutes were adopted without objection. Members discussed the Cary Bike Plan, including e‑bike education, safety designs, and the plan’s review process, but no formal actions or votes were taken.

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Public Art Advisory Board will meet to introduce new members, appoint a vice chair, and review the 2026 work plan and goals. The board will also receive updates on greenway public art projects and the GLOW temporary art installation.

• Appointment of PAAB Vice Chair
• Review of 2026 Public Art Advisory Board Work Plan & Goals
• Higgins Greenway Phase III update
• NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway update
• GLOW temporary light installation update

The board approved its agenda and the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Chair Maria Devore moved, and the board carried a motion to appoint Nick Fair as Vice Chair. The board agreed to review the draft 2026 work plan and be prepared to approve it at the November meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved without objection
• September 17, 2025 minutes approved
• Nick Fair appointed Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Board will review and prepare to approve 2026 work plan at November meeting

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Environmental Advisory Board appointed Dustin Cote as Vice Chair and received updates on leaf season preparations, the operational Urban Forestry Master Plan (including tree trimming at Cary Tennis Park), and HOA engagement efforts. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and heard public comments and member updates.

• Unanimous appointment of Dustin Cote as Vice Chair
• Update on leaf season planning and composting/reuse of collected leaves
• Urban Forestry Master Plan now operational; tree trimming underway at Cary Tennis Park and structural pruning scheduled at Downtown Park
• HOA engagement updates with interviews planned to create staff personas
• Public comment (Exhibit B) and member share discussions on HOAs and solar approval

The board adopted its agenda and approved the September 9, 2025 minutes without objection. The members then appointed Dustin Cote as Vice Chair of the Environmental Advisory Board by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (no objection)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Appointed Dustin Cote as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from September and discuss the 2026 Draft Work Plan, which includes establishing a historical marker program and updating the Historic Preservation Master Plan.

• Approval of September 10, 2025, minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Draft Work Plan
• Election of Vice Chair
• Review of Honorary Historic District research
• Nancy Jones House maintenance updates

The commission adopted its draft 2026 Work Plan, approving priorities such as certificate reviews, outreach events, and a historic sign program, with four members voting in favor. Agenda item E.2 and the Vice‑Chair election were postponed to the November meeting. The meeting agenda (amended) and the September 10, 2025 minutes were approved without objection. New commissioner Melissa Hockaday was introduced.

• Adopted agenda (amended)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes without objection
• Tabled agenda item E.2 for November meeting
• Tabled Vice Chair election for November meeting
• Adopted 2026 Draft Work Plan (4 ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The commission will discuss and potentially adopt the 2026 Draft Work Plan, which outlines goals for landmark designations, a historical marker program, and honorary historic districts. They will also elect a vice chair, review annual Rules of Order, and follow up on research into honorary historic districts and the Nancy Jones House. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and reports.

• Election of vice chair
• Annual review of the Rules of Order
• Follow-up on Honorary Historic District research (comparing Greensboro and Winston-Salem programs)
• Additional discussion on Nancy Jones House preservation and site visit logistics
• Review and potential adoption of the 2026 Draft Work Plan, including goals for landmark designations and a historical marker program

The commission adopted its agenda, tabling item E.2 for the November meeting. The September 10, 2025 minutes were approved without objection. The election of a Vice Chair was also tabled until November. The 2026 Draft Work Plan was adopted, with four members voting aye.

• Adopted agenda (item E.2 tabled for November)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes without objection
• Tabled Vice Chair election for November meeting
• Adopted 2026 Draft Work Plan (ayes: Palisin, Ellis-Ford, Richardson, Hockaday)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will vote on proposed Rules of Order at its October 7 meeting. The board will also debrief a recent community engagement movie screening, develop a work plan for the upcoming year, and discuss board demographics. Approval of the September meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Vote on proposed Rules of Order for board operations
• Debrief of Inside Out 2 community engagement movie screening
• Development of work plan priorities for the coming year
• Discussion of advisory board demographics (deferred from September)
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the adoption of its Rules of Order after a motion and second, with the motion carried. The meeting agenda and the September 2025 minutes were also adopted without objection. The next board meeting was scheduled for November 6, 2025.

• Adopted Rules of Order (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda without objection
• Approved September 2025 minutes without objection
• Scheduled next board meeting for November 6, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will convene to adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The board plans to vote on the Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 term and discuss the upcoming work plan and capital budget exercise.

• Vote on 2025-2026 Vice Chair
• Review and vote on PRCR Advisory Board Rules of Order
• Discussion of Capital Budget Exercise
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Work Plan
• New Member Orientation

The advisory board adopted the meeting agenda and accepted the September 8 minutes, both unanimously. The board approved its Rules of Order without dissent. Members elected Vince Beese as Vice Chair, also unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Adopted agenda – approved unanimous
• Accepted September 8 minutes – approved unanimous
• Approved Rules of Order – approved unanimous
• Elected Vince Beese as Vice Chair – approved unanimous

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board adopted its agenda and approved the September 8 minutes without objection. Jessica McNulty was appointed Vice Chair with unanimous approval. The board discussed the town’s role in elections and gathered ideas for the 2025/2026 work plan, including AI and cybersecurity. No updates were reported for Smart Cities, Town Communications, or Social Media.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, motion by Councilmember Lori Bush, seconded by Ann Fitts)
• Swapped agenda items 4.3 and 4.4 (by agreement during agenda adoption)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, no objection)
• Appointed Jessica McNulty as Vice Chair (unanimous approval, no motion needed)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board will introduce members and staff, then review and vote on its Rules of Order. The board will debrief a recent community‑engagement movie screening and discuss priorities for its upcoming work plan. A discussion of the advisory board’s demographics will also be held.

• Introduction of Board Members and Staff
• Review and vote on Rules of Order
• Community Engagement Movie Screening Debrief
• Work Plan Development for the upcoming year
• Advisory Board Demographics discussion

The Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board adopted its Rules of Order after a motion was moved, seconded, and voted in favor. The agenda and the September meeting minutes were also adopted without objection. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Rules of Order (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Adopted September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to vote on adopting rules of order, discuss the capital budget, and set the 2025–2026 work plan. The board will also vote for a vice chair and hear reports from committees including Teen Council and Cary Art Daze. Public comment will be accepted.

• Vote on adoption of PRCR Advisory Board Rules of Order
• Capital Budget Exercise with overview of possible items
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Board Work Plan and goals
• Vote for 2025-2026 Vice Chair
• Reports from Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, and other committees

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Cary Town Council adopted its agenda and approved a consent agenda that includes several resolutions and contract awards. Council members voted to award a $1,298,000 contract to Precision Turf for the USA Baseball National Training Complex Coleman Field renovation and to consent to the relocation of graves at 5101 N.C. 55 Highway. The council also adopted the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement, authorized execution of opioid litigation settlement agreements, and held public hearings on three rezoning proposals.

• Award $1,298,000 contract to Precision Turf, LLC for USA Baseball field renovation
• Adopt resolution consenting to relocation of graves at 5101 N.C. 55 Highway (Barbee-Hopson Family Cemetery)
• Adopt resolution for Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement
• Authorize execution of agreements for 2025 opioid litigation settlements
• Public hearing on 24-REZ-14 Weston PDD amendment (8.7 acres, up to 275 multifamily units)

The Cary Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously (7-0). The consent agenda approved a preliminary award of a $1,298,000 contract to Precision Turf for the USA Baseball National Training Complex Coleman Field renovation. It also approved consent to relocate graves at the Barbee‑Hopson Family Cemetery, a public hearing on the Westley Manor annexation, adoption of the Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement, and authorization of opioid litigation settlement agreements.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved preliminary award of $1.298M USA Baseball field renovation bid (7-0)
• Consented to relocation of Barbee‑Hopson Family Cemetery graves (7-0)
• Called public hearing on Westley Manor annexation for Oct. 23, 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted Wake County Emergency Operations Plan and Mutual Aid Agreement (7-0)
• Authorized execution of 2025 opioid litigation settlement agreements (7-0)

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Greenway Committee will discuss the Open Space Plan as new business, receive a report from the PRCR Advisory Board, and share updates on gap prioritization progress, the Lazy Daze event recap, and the 100 Miles Celebration. The meeting includes routine adoption of agenda and minutes, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Open Space Plan presented by Paul Kuhn
• Report from PRCR Advisory Board by Chris Herndon
• Update on Gap Prioritization Progress
• Recap of Lazy Daze event
• 100 Miles Celebration update

The Greenway Committee met on September 18, 2025, adopted the agenda and approved the August 21, 2025 minutes without objections. Staff presented an update on Cary's Open Space Plan and reports were shared. No votes or actions on policy, funding, or zoning were taken.

• Adopted agenda (no objections)
• Approved 8/21/25 minutes (no objections)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will meet for a routine session including a tour of Page-Walker Arts & History Center, approval of previous minutes, and public comment. Key agenda items include an update on the Cultural Arts Grants Evaluation and a discussion of future meeting topics and site visits. No binding votes or major policy changes are scheduled.

• Update on Cultural Arts Grants Evaluation
• Discussion of future meetings, topics, site visits/tours, presentations
• Liaison reports from Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, Amphitheatre Advisory Committee, Friends of Page-Walker
• Welcome of new Teen Council representatives

The Cultural Arts Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled. The session included a tour, reports, and discussion of future topics, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Agenda approved (motion by Mary Margaret Barnes, seconded by Jennifer McEwen)
• Minutes approved (motion by Mary Margaret Barnes, seconded by Trudy J Ohnsorg)

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board will adopt its agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, welcome new teen council members and a new board clerk, and recognize departing members. It will receive status updates on Higgins Greenway Phase III, the NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway, the Lazy Daze Chalk Walk, and other current public‑art projects. Council liaison and Cultural Arts staff will give brief reports, and representatives from the Teen Council, Cary Visual Arts, Fine Arts League of Cary and other groups will present.

• Update on Higgins Greenway Phase III – status report
• Update on NW Cary Parkway/Black Creek Greenway – status report
• Update on Lazy Daze Chalk Walk – status report
• Presentation of current public art capital & temporary projects handout
• Introduction of new teen council representatives (Ira Adireddi, Shreya Muthukrishnan) and new board clerk (Christina Freeman)

The Public Art Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous vote. No other actions or council items were decided during the session.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Adopt August 20, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council reviewed a proposal to develop a cricket facility on existing open‑field land and considered issuing a Request for Proposals. Members discussed cost scenarios, liability, parking, and preserving space for a future community center. While several councilors expressed support for moving forward with an RFP, no vote or formal approval was recorded.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Cary Town Council will consider the Alston Commons rezoning, which would allow 625 apartments, 200,000 sq ft of office, and 55,000 sq ft of commercial at NC 55 Hwy and Petty Farm Road, with 5% of units affordable at 80% AMI for 30 years. The consent agenda includes final approval of the Yates Store Road annexation and rezoning for 92 homes, plus appointments to advisory boards.

• Alston Commons rezoning: 22.74 acres at 4404 NC 55 Hwy, 0 NC 55 Hwy, and 1629 Petty Farm Road to Mixed Use District (MXD) for up to 625 multi-family units, 200,000 sq ft office, 55,000 sq ft commercial including a car wash, and 48 EV charging spaces
• Yates Store Road rezoning: 48.79 acres at New Hope Church Road and Yates Store Road rezoned to R-8-CU for 67 detached dwellings and TR-CU for 25 townhouses
• Yates Store Road annexation petition to allow connection to Cary utilities for the same assemblage
• Appointments to advisory boards effective Oct. 1, 2025, with a code amendment to add a member to the Senior Advisory Board
• Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of Alston Commons (8-1) and Yates Store Road (9-0)

The Town Council unanimously adopted the amended agenda after removing the Alston Commons rezoning item. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting the annexation and rezoning of the 48.79‑acre Yates Store Road property, appointing members to advisory boards, and amending the Town Code for the Senior Advisory Board. No other actions were taken.

• Adopt amended agenda (7-0)
• Approve consent agenda items (7-0)
• Adopt Yates Store Road annexation (24-A-04) (7-0)
• Adopt Yates Store Road rezoning (24-REZ-08) (7-0)
• Approve advisory volunteer appointments and Senior Advisory Board code amendment (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Cary Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the 2026 draft work plan and continue a monthly review of the Nancy Jones House. The meeting will also include the recognition of new Teen Council members and the adoption of the August 13, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Adoption of August 13, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 draft work plan
• Continued discussion on Nancy Jones House maintenance
• Recognition of new Teen Council members
• Honorary Historic Districts research presentation

The agenda and the August 13, 2025 minutes were adopted without objection. Commissioners discussed honorary historic districts and the draft 2026 Work Plan, and the Chair and staff agreed to revise the draft for review and possible adoption at the October meeting. Two new Teen Council liaisons, Chase Koch and Meenakshi Nair, were introduced.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to revise the draft 2026 Work Plan for review at the October meeting

Town Council - Work Session

The Environmental Advisory Board met to review public comments on the draft Open Space Plan, which residents say lacks sufficient emphasis on tree preservation. The board also discussed the new utility billing citizen experience and selected a book for their reading list.

• Review of public comments on the Open Space Plan
• Discussion of utility billing citizen experience
• Selection of 'Braiding Sweetgrass' for reading list
• Welcome of new Teen Council Representatives
• Adjournment at 7:12 p.m.

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted its agenda and approved the August 12, 2025 minutes without objection. Members chose Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer as the board’s first reading selection. The chair reminded members to submit feedback on the Open Space Plan by the September 28 deadline.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Braiding Sweetgrass as first reading selection

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board met to approve minutes and discuss the draft Open Space Plan, receiving public comments on tree preservation. The board also reviewed a presentation on the Utility Billing Citizen Experience.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of draft Open Space Plan and tree preservation
• Presentation on Utility Billing Citizen Experience
• Public comments on Open Space Plan submitted by Gina Wilson and Richard Wilson
• Board to vote for vice chair in October

The Environmental Advisory Board called the meeting to order, adopted the agenda and approved the August 12 minutes without objection. Members discussed feedback on the Open Space Plan and reviewed a utility billing citizen‑experience presentation. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will discuss land dedication requirements for two proposed rezonings and review department reports.

• Review of 25-REZ-05 Pittard Sears Road rezoning (approx. 12.61 acres)
• Review of 25-REZ-07 1412 White Oak Church rezoning (approx. 4.33 acres)
• Staff recommends recreation fund payment in-lieu of land dedication for both sites
• Cary PRCR reaccredited through CAPRA for five years
• Cary Teen Council registration filled 300 spots in 5 hours

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board adopted its agenda and minutes unanimously. It also approved land dedication ordinances for the Pittard Sears Road rezoning (25-REZ-05) and the White Oak Church rezoning (25-REZ-07) with unanimous votes.

• Approved adoption of agenda (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of minutes (unanimous)
• Approved land dedication for 25-REZ-05 Pittard Sears Road rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved land dedication for 25-REZ-07 1412 White Oak Church rezoning (unanimous)

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board moved the Cybersecurity Month item up the agenda, approving the change unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting without objection. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda adjustment moving Cybersecurity Month to item 2 (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (no objection)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial hearing for Triangle Fellowship Church's change of use (25-SU-8293 & 25-DP-8293) and consider a resolution approving the Wake Memorial Park restroom and storage building development plan (24-DP-7218). The board will also vote on minutes from August 4, 2025, and adopt the annual report.

• Public hearing for Triangle Fellowship Church change of use at 316 N. Academy Street
• Resolution on Wake Memorial Park 2,781 sq ft restroom/storage building at 7002 Green Hope School Road
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025 quasi-judicial hearing on Wake Memorial Park
• Adoption of 2024-2025 ZBOA Annual Report

The Zoning Board of Adjustment adopted the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote and approved the August 4, 2025 minutes also by a 5‑0 vote. The board then conducted an evidentiary hearing on Triangle Fellowship Church’s request for a special‑use permit to locate a religious assembly in an existing office building at 401 Cascade Pointe Lane. No vote or decision on the permit was recorded during this meeting.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve August 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will receive presentations on the citizen utility billing experience (Digipay and Aquastar) and provide input. The board will also discuss September engagement opportunities. The meeting includes standard procedural items and staff liaison comments.

• Discussion of utility billing portal (Digipay and Aquastar) with citizen input from Marketing & Creative Manager, Assistant Utilities Director, and Director of Special Projects
• Presentation on September engagement opportunities by Staff Liaison Michelle Barrett
• Call to order, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and staff liaison comments

The Senior Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda without objection, approved the prior meeting minutes without objection, and adjourned the session at 1:09 p.m. No policy or program decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda without objection
• Approved minutes without objection
• Adjourned meeting at 1:09 p.m. without objection

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will hear a volunteer debrief from Dorcas Ministries presented by Dev Hirji. The board will also receive updates on advisory board demographics, translation of public safety information, and a community‑engagement movie screening. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for these items.

• Board Volunteer Debrief (Dorcas Ministries) – speaker Dev Hirji
• Advisory Board Demographics update – speaker Dev Hirji
• Translation of Public Safety Information Update – speaker Dev Hirji
• Community Engagement Movie Screening Update – speaker Dev Hirji

The board adopted its agenda and approved the previous meeting's minutes without objection. The advisory board demographics item was deferred to the October meeting. The board chairs, Susan Jaconis and Dev Hirji, were confirmed as reappointed for the next board year.

• Agenda adopted (no objection)
• Minutes approved (no objection)
• Advisory Board Demographics item deferred to October meeting
• Board chairs reappointed for next board year

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council work session will discuss residential lighting and provide an update on the Open Space Plan. The council will also review the upcoming meeting schedule. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Residential lighting discussion
• Open Space Plan update
• Upcoming meeting schedule review

Council members and staff reviewed a proposed residential lighting ordinance but did not vote on or adopt it. They also examined the Open Space Plan, including funding sources and mapping of permanent versus potential open space, without making any formal decisions. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled during this work session.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council adopted the meeting agenda with a 6-0 vote. It recognized and appropriated a $400,000 donation from the Shane Pegram Family Foundation for the Davis Drive Park playground renovation, also by a 6-0 vote. The council then approved the amended consent agenda unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Recognize and appropriate $400,000 donation (6-0)
• Approve amended consent agenda (6-0)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Cultural Arts Committee will meet to adopt minutes from June, discuss future meeting topics, and review a survey for nonprofit grant applications. The group will also receive reports on the Teen Council, Cary Art Daze, and the Amphitheatre Advisory Committee.

• Adoption of June 25, 2025 minutes
• Review of survey for Cultural Arts Non-Profit Grant Applications
• Liaison reports: Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, Amphitheatre Advisory Committee, Friends of Page-Walker
• Discussion of future meeting topics and site visits
• Public comment period

The Cultural Arts Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the June 25, 2025 minutes without objection. Members toured The Cary Theater and discussed recent festivals, grant recipients, and upcoming events. New business included discussion of the evaluation process for Cultural Arts non‑profit grant applications. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on policy matters were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (without objection)
• Adopted June 25, 2025 minutes (without objection)
• Tour of The Cary Theater conducted and discussed
• Reviewed August Cultural Arts Report and festival outcomes
• Discussed evaluation process for Cultural Arts non‑profit grant applications
• No public comment received
• Adjourned the meeting

Town Council - Joint Meeting

This is a joint meeting of the Cary Town Council and the Holly Springs Town Council. The agenda includes remarks from each town's mayor and a staff presentation. No votes or specific action items are listed.

• Remarks for Cary Mayor Pro Tem
• Remarks from Holly Springs Mayor
• Presentation from staff (topic not specified)

The Cary Town Council and Holly Springs Town Council met on August 26, 2025 at the Mayton Inn. Mayors and council members gave opening remarks, town managers presented project updates, and the Utilities Director briefed on the regional water and sewer system. The session concluded with a question‑and‑answer period discussing future investment guidance and study timing, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cary Town Council will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The agenda includes remarks from the Cary mayor (pro tem), remarks from the Holly Springs mayor, and a presentation by staff. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Remarks for Cary Mayor (pro tem)
• Remarks from Holly Springs Mayor
• Presentation from staff

The Cary and Holly Springs town councils met jointly on August 26, 2025. The meeting featured opening remarks, presentations on current projects and regional water and sewer updates, and a question‑and‑answer session. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Greenway Committee will review a capital projects update, receive a report from the PRCR Advisory Board, and discuss the Higgins Greenway Phase III Walk as new business. The meeting also includes adoption of prior minutes and a public comment period via email.

• New business: Higgins Greenway Phase III Walk led by Kat Williams
• Old business: Capital Projects Update
• Adoption of minutes from May 15, 2025
• Public speaks out – written comments accepted via email
• Information share on Lazy Daze event and next meeting date

The Greenway Committee unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda that added National Trail Days to the Information Share section. The minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting were approved with no objections. No other actions were taken.

• Amended agenda to add National Trail Days – approved unanimously
• Adopted May 15, 2025 minutes – approved with no objections

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The board approved the PAAB Annual Report covering October 2024 through September 2025, which documents 212 volunteer hours and reviews of public art projects including greenways, transit facilities, and private development placements. The meeting also adopted the agenda and prior minutes, with no public comments.

• Approved PAAB Annual Report detailing work on Higgins Greenway Phases III & IV, Crabtree Creek Greenway tunnel, and NW Cary Parkway pedestrian bridge
• Reviewed private development public art: Glenaire Retirement Community sculpture, 160 E. Cedar Street mural, Hive Hotel mural, and Alta Ivy sculpture
• Report noted volunteer hours and support for GLOW 2025 lantern parade and 'Fly Away Home' willow sculpture maintenance
• Board members present: 6 voting members; absent: 4 members

The Public Art Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting, each by unanimous vote. The board also approved its Annual Report covering October 2024 through September 2025, again unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PAAB Annual Report for Oct 2024‑Sep 2025 (unanimous)

Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting

The Athletic Committee will adopt its agenda and the June 16 minutes, then hear updates from the PRCR Advisory Board, staff, and program participation reports. Members will discuss how to increase inclusive participation in sports, make heat and weather‑related decisions, and improve service to Cary residents. No formal actions beyond the adoptions are noted.

• Adoption of agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adoption of June 16 minutes (unanimous vote)
• PRCR Advisory Board update – budget exercise and land dedications
• Staff update – introduction of Eli Childress as Sports Operations and Program Supervisor
• Program and events update – participation numbers for spring and upcoming summer sports

The Athletic Committee approved the August 2025 agenda after a motion by Ruth Merkle and a second by Tammi Juliano. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. The committee also approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Tammi Juliano and a second by Ruth Merkle. That motion also carried unanimously.

• Adopted August agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Town Council - Quarterly

The Athletic Committee will meet to discuss inclusive participation in sports, weather-related decision making, and serving Cary residents. The meeting includes updates from the PRCR Advisory Board and staff regarding sports programming.

• Discussion on inclusive participation in sports
• Review of heat and weather-related decisions
• Discussion on serving Cary residents with sports
• PRCR Advisory Board and staff updates

The Athletic Committee approved the August 2025 agenda and accepted the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. No other policy or program decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Adopted August agenda as submitted – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted June 16, 2025 minutes as submitted – motion carried unanimously

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will review the draft 2025 Annual Report. The body will also continue discussions regarding the maintenance of the Nancy Jones House.

• Review of 2025 Annual Report draft
• Maintenance discussion for the Nancy Jones House

The commission adopted the 2025 Annual Report as amended. Cortney Bonvillain moved, Julia Morrison seconded, and members Loflin, Palisin, Ellis-Ford, Richardson and Chase voted aye. The commission also agreed to place Nancy Jones House updates on the standing monthly agenda.

• Approved 2025 Annual Report (as amended) – mover: Cortney Bonvillain, seconder: Julia Morrison, ayes: Loflin, Palisin, Ellis-Ford, Richardson, Chase
• Designated Nancy Jones House updates as a standing monthly agenda item

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss recent and upcoming transit advancements aimed at community sustainability and accessibility. The board will also review the EAB Annual Report and select a book.

• Sustainable Transit in Motion: GoCary updates presentation by Fabian Rodriguez
• Review of EAB Annual Report
• EAB Book Selection

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the July 8, 2025 minutes without objection. The board then voted to approve its 2024-2025 Annual Report, which passed unanimously. No other motions were decided.

• Adopted agenda unanimously
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Approved 2024-2025 Annual Report unanimously

Economic Development Committee - Council Committee

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss sustainable transit advancements via GoCary. The board will also review the EAB Annual Report and select a book for the group.

• Sustainable Transit in Motion: GoCary updates and advancements presentation
• Review of the EAB Annual Report
• EAB Book Selection

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the July 8, 2025 minutes without objection. Members reviewed the 2024‑2025 Annual Report and voted to approve it unanimously. No other motions were decided; remaining items were discussion only.

• Adopted agenda (no objection)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Approved 2024-2025 Annual Report (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to discuss the board's annual report and community caregiving needs. The meeting includes a presentation from the CEO of CareYaYa and a review of August engagement opportunities.

• Senior Advisory Board Annual Report presentation
• Discussion on caregiving needs and services with CareYaYa CEO Neal K. Shah
• Review of August engagement opportunities

The Senior Advisory Board adopted its agenda and approved the July 9, 2025 minutes without objection. A motion to approve the 2024‑2025 Annual Report was made, seconded, and approved without objection. The meeting also included updates on caregiving services and upcoming senior‑engagement events, but no other actions were decided.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Advisory Board 2024‑2025 Annual Report (unanimous)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will meet on August 5, 2025, at Town Hall to vote on its annual report and receive a presentation from the Police Department. The board will also finalize recommendations on demographic data for board recruitment and discuss updates on translating public safety information and community engagement. Several sets of minutes from prior meetings are up for approval.

• Vote on annual report (Speaker: Renee Poole)
• Police Department discussion (Speaker: Police Department)
• Finalize recommendations on demographic data for board recruitment (Old Business 6.1)
• Hometown Spirit Award presentation (New Business 5.1)
• Translation of Public Safety Information Update (Old Business 6.2)

The advisory board unanimously approved the annual report and the recommended changes to board recruitment language to better reflect Cary's diversity. The board also approved the recruitment recommendations aimed at improving representation. The translation of public safety information update was deferred to the September meeting.

• Approved agenda adoption without objection
• Approved April‑July meeting minutes without objection
• Approved annual report (unanimous)
• Approved advisory board recruitment recommendations (unanimous)
• Deferred translation of public safety information update to September meeting

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will adopt the June 2, 2025 minutes and review the 2024–2025 annual report, which details accomplishments such as the adoption of the PRCR System Plan and the approval of six land dedications. The board will also hear reports from department directors and committee representatives regarding initiatives like the Cultural Arts Grants and the Sustainability & Climate Action Strategy.

• Adoption of June 2, 2025 minutes
• Review of 2024–2025 Annual Report
• Director's Report
• Cultural Arts Grants recommendation ($191,000)
• Land dedications review (6 projects)

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes without objection. The 2024‑2025 Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board Annual Report was approved as amended by a unanimous vote. Members discussed updates from the Cary Teen Council, various program reports, and upcoming community events.

• Adopted agenda (no objection)
• Adopted June 2, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Approved 2024‑2025 advisory board annual report (unanimous)

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will hear a presentation from the Human Relations Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Board on translation of public safety information. The board will also receive its annual report from Chair Nathan Cavicchi. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of watch list topics such as economic development areas and smart cities.

• Presentation on Translation of Public Safety Information by Human Relations Advisory Board chair and vice chair
• ISAB Annual Report presented by Chair Nathan Cavicchi
• Approval of minutes from May 5 and June 2, 2025 meetings
• Discussion of watch list items: Economic Development Areas, Future Technologies, Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities, Social Media, Town Communications
• Public comment period and next meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025

The board adopted the agenda and approved the June 2, 2025 minutes without objection. The 2024‑2025 ISAB Annual Report was approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (no objection)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Approved 2024‑2025 ISAB Annual Report (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold quasi-judicial hearings to consider a restroom and storage building at Wake Memorial Park and a setback reduction request for a telecommunications tower.

• Wake Memorial Park - Restroom and Storage Building (24-DP-7218)
• Cary Trenton Sub MP Telecommunications Tower Setback Reduction Request (25-DP-7998)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. All four members present voted aye. The board then held a quasi‑judicial hearing on the Wake Memorial Park restroom and storage building development plan, but no decision on that proposal was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two rezoning requests and review its annual report. The board makes recommendations to the Town Council and does not make final decisions. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

• 22-REZ-20 Alston Commons: Rezone 22.74 acres at 4404 NC 55 Hwy for up to 625 apartments, 200,000 sq ft office, 55,000 sq ft commercial including a car wash, with 5% of apartments affordable at 80% AMI for 30 years
• 24-REZ-08 Yates Store Road: Rezone 48.79 acres near New Hope Church and Yates Store roads for 67 detached homes and 25 townhouses, plus a related annexation request (24-A-04)
• Board to provide written consistency determinations with the Imagine Cary Community Plan for both cases
• Staff will present the Planning & Zoning Board Annual Report for 2024-2025
• Approval of minutes from the April 28 and May 19, 2025 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Board adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the April 28 and May 19 meetings unanimously. The board then voted 8‑to‑1 to find case 22‑REZ‑20 (Alston Commons) consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and all other applicable plans. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the remainder of the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Found case 22-REZ-20 Alston Commons rezoning consistent with comprehensive plan (8-1)
• Motion made on case 24-REZ-08 Yates Store Road (outcome not recorded)

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss priorities including the Downtown Social District and residential lighting. The meeting also includes a review of the upcoming meeting schedule and a closed session.

• Discussion on Downtown Social District
• Discussion on Downtown Cary Park dog park hours
• Discussion on residential lighting

The Town Council reviewed proposals for the Downtown Social District, including boundary options, signage, and potential fees, but no motion was adopted. Staff also presented suggested changes to dog park operating hours, yet no decision or vote was recorded. The meeting concluded without any formal approvals, denials, or tabled items.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will discuss extending the timeline to borrow remaining funds from a 2019 bond referendum. The body is also considering the local landmark designation of a historic home and several property annexations.

• Proposed three-year extension to borrow remaining $100 million from 2019 bond orders
• Public hearing for local landmark designation of the Levie and Clarence Braswell House at 309 N. West Street
• Annexation request for 48.79 acres at New Hope Church Road and Yates Store Road
• Annexation request for properties at 606 and 694 Pittard Sears Road
• Annexation request for 1412 White Oak Church Road

The Town Council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which includes resolutions to call public hearings on three annexation/rezone petitions, an extension of the 2019 bond orders, and an adjusted meeting schedule. The Council also unanimously adopted the local historic landmark ordinance designating the Levy and Clarence Braswell House as a Cary historic landmark. No other items were discussed or voted on.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous 76-0)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous 67-0) – calls for public hearings on Yates Store Rd annexation, Pittard Sears Rd annexation, 1412 White Oak Church Rd annexation, 2019 bond order extension, and meeting schedule adjustment
• Adopted historic landmark ordinance for Levy & Clarence Braswell House (unanimous 76-0)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Cultural Arts Committee work session will review the upcoming meeting schedule and discuss three council priority items: the Downtown Social District, dog park hours at Downtown Cary Park, and residential lighting. No decisions are indicated; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Downtown Social District
• Discussion of Downtown Cary Park dog park hours
• Discussion of Residential Lighting
• Review of upcoming meeting schedule

The Cultural Arts Committee work session reviewed proposals for a downtown social district, including map options, potential fees, and business improvement district considerations. Staff also presented proposed changes to the downtown dog park operating hours. No motion was adopted on either the social district ordinance or the dog‑park hour changes.

• No motion taken on downtown social district proposal
• No motion taken on proposed dog park hour changes

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will meet to receive updates on Cary Senior Center operations and programming. The board will also discuss engagement opportunities for July.

• Cary Senior Center Operations and Programming Update
• July Engagement Opportunities

The Senior Advisory Board adopted the July 9 agenda without objection and approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting, also without objection. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (no objection)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (no objection)

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Cary Historic Preservation Commission will hear a budget education presentation from Assistant Town Manager Dana Widmar and review the draft 2025 Annual Report presented by Principal Planner Rachel Smith. The agenda also includes discussion of the Nancy Jones structural report and updates from staff and the Town Council. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion and information.

• Budget education presentation by Assistant Town Manager Dana Widmar
• Review of draft 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report
• Discussion of Nancy Jones structural report and feedback
• Staff liaison report noting ADU ordinance changes and event updates
• Town Council liaison report on upcoming community events

The agenda and June 11, 2025 minutes were adopted without objection. The commission voted to defer the review of the 2025 Annual Report to the August meeting. Commissioners discussed the Nancy Jones House structural report but took no formal action, agreeing to revisit the topic later.

• Deferred review of 2025 Annual Report to August meeting

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Open Space Plan from the Urban Forester, and receive updates on initiatives including Bee City, Leave the Leaves Campaign, and Green HOA materials. The board will also discuss a follow-up to a book discussion. Public comment is accepted for the meeting.

• Open Space Plan presentation by Urban Forester Leslie Moorman
• Updates on Bee City, Leave the Leaves Campaign, and Green HOA materials
• Book discussion follow-up on 'From Wasteland to Wonder'
• Public comment period for written submissions due by noon on July 8
• Council Liaison comments from Councilmember Smith

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda without objection. The minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting were approved without objection. No other actions were formally decided; the board discussed the Open Space Plan and various environmental programs but recorded no votes or approvals.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will review Pride Month events and Pride in the Park engagement, discuss community engagement ideas, and receive an update on translating public safety information for an August meeting. Members will also provide feedback on volunteer recommendations for the board.

• Pride Month & Pride in the Park debrief
• Community engagement ideas discussion
• Translation of public safety information update for August ISAB meeting
• Feedback on volunteer recommendations for board in community

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board unanimously approved using the Inside Out 2 family movie night on September 5 at Downtown Cary Park as an HRID engagement event. Members assigned follow‑up tasks, with Dev Hirji to email Ryan and Paula Smith to help with set‑up. The board also unanimously approved volunteering at Dorcas on August 16, and Asheesh Prajapati will confirm timing by email. HRID members will attend the August ISAB meeting.

• Approved Inside Out 2 movie night as HRID engagement event (unanimous)
• Approved volunteering at Dorcas on August 16 (unanimous)
• Assigned Dev Hirji to email Ryan about the movie event (unanimous)
• Assigned Paula Smith to assist with set‑up for the movie event (unanimous)
• Assigned Asheesh Prajapati to follow up via email to confirm Dorcas timing (unanimous)
• Planned HRID attendance at August ISAB meeting (planned)
• Planned HRID attendance by MacDonald, Hirji and either Jaconis or Prajapati at ISAB (planned)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Open Space Plan and receive updates on local environmental initiatives. The board will also follow up on a previous book discussion.

• Open Space Plan presentation by Urban Forester Leslie Moorman
• Updates on Bee City, Leave the Leaves Campaign, and Green HOA materials
• Follow-up discussion on the book 'From Wasteland to Wonder' by Basil Camu

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted its July 8 agenda without objection and approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting without objection. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will vote on the FY 2026 Recommended Budget and related tax collection resolutions. The body will also consider several rezoning requests, property annexations, and a budget amendment for the 911 fund.

• Vote on Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget
• Rezoning of 31.1 acres at 1900 and 2006 Piney Plains Road for up to 370 multi-family dwellings and 16 townhouses
• Rezoning of 7.4 acres at 1005 and 1017 Reedy Creek Road and 0 N. Harrison Avenue for a Life Care Community and Nursing Home
• Annexation of 1404 Wackena Road for 72 townhouses
• Appropriation of $81,115 from the North Carolina 911 Board for the Emergency Telephone System Fund

The Town Council adopted the meeting agenda and the amended consent agenda unanimously (7-0). The consent agenda approved the Piney Plains rezoning of about 31.1 acres to a Mixed Use District. The Council also adopted Amendment 1 to the Downtown Development Project Agreement and approved a $81,115 appropriation from the North Carolina 911 Board to the FY 2025 911 fund.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Approved amended consent agenda, including Piney Plains rezoning (unanimous 7-0)
• Approved Piney Plains rezoning of ~31.1 acres to Mixed Use District
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Downtown Development Project Agreement
• Approved FY 2025 911 fund budget amendment, appropriating $81,115

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will convene to review the June cultural arts report, discuss FY26 grant application processes, and share feedback on upcoming events. The meeting will also include reports from various town liaison committees.

• Review of June cultural arts report and upcoming events
• Debrief on FY26 Grants application and review processes
• Reports from Teen Council, Cary Art Daze Work Group, and other liaison committees
• Public comment submission instructions provided
• Next meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025

The committee approved the agenda and minutes with no objections. Members agreed to draft subcommittees and request William Lewis’s approval. The next meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2025, with a cancellation date of July 23, 2025.

• Agenda and minutes approved (no objections)
• Committee agreed to draft subcommittees and seek William Lewis approval
• Next meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025
• Cancellation date set for July 23, 2025

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council will review the town's upcoming meeting calendar and discuss budget matters. The session will also include announcements from the Town Manager. No decisions are noted in the agenda beyond discussion topics.

• Review of upcoming meeting schedule/calendar
• Discussion of the town budget
• Announcements from the Town Manager

The Town Council approved the list of proposed topics to be discussed at the July 22 special Town Hall. Council members discussed registration methods, interactive polling tools, and logistics for the event, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Robinson approved the list of proposed topics for the upcoming Town Hall (no vote tally recorded)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Cary Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on two rezoning proposals: 24-REZ-06 for 12010 Regency Parkway and 24-REZ-13 for 227 and 309 Barbee Road. After staff and applicant presentations, the board will issue a written determination on whether each request is consistent with the Imagine Cary Community Plan. The board does not make final decisions; it makes recommendations for the Town Council.

• 24-REZ-06: Rezone 10.03 acres at 12010 Regency Parkway to allow up to 245 multifamily units, 5% affordable housing, green building standards, and a 10‑foot multimodal path
• 24-REZ-13: Rezone 9.175 acres at 227 and 309 Barbee Road from Chatham R‑1 to Cary Residential 12 Conditional Use, permitting a maximum of 14 detached dwellings on 15,000‑sq‑ft lots
• No public speaking opportunity is provided at this meeting
• Board will provide written determinations on consistency with the Imagine Cary Community Plan
• Staff and applicant will present their cases, and the board may ask questions

The Planning and Zoning Board found case 24-REZ-06 consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, voting 7‑to‑2. The board also found case 24-REZ-13 consistent, with a unanimous vote. Both decisions amend the official zoning map to allow new residential development.

• Found 24-REZ-06 consistent with Comprehensive Plan (7‑to‑2)
• Found 24-REZ-13 consistent with Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board will consider and possibly approve a private development public art project: a cow sculpture at Kildaire Farm by artist William Moore, brought by Cary Visual Art. The board will also receive updates on the Creative Placemaking Awards and a list of current public art capital and temporary projects, along with reports from staff and council liaison.

• Review/action on Kildaire Farm Cows private development sculpture by artist William Moore
• Update on Creative Placemaking Awards presented by PAAB and Cary Chamber
• Handout on current Public Art Capital & Temporary Projects status
• Cultural Arts Report by William Lewis, Cultural Arts Manager
• Council Actions update from Council Liaison Carissa Kohn-Johnson

The Public Art Advisory Board unanimously approved the private development project presented by Cary Visual Art and Kildaire Farm homeowners. The agenda was adopted without objection, and the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (no objection)
• Approved April 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved private development project by Cary Visual Art & Kildaire Farm (unanimous)

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board is meeting to review and take action on a private development project involving artist William Moore and the Kildaire Farm Homeowners. The board will also receive updates on current public art capital and temporary projects.

• Review and action on 'Cows for Kildaire Farm' project by artist William Moore
• Update on Creative Placemaking Awards
• Status report on Higgins Greenway Phase III construction and artwork
• Status report on Cary Parkway pedestrian Bridge Black Creek construction
• Review of temporary projects including GLOW 2025 and Spring Daze

The board adopted its agenda without objection. It approved the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It also unanimously approved the private development project proposed by Cary Visual Art and Kildaire Farm homeowners. No council actions were updated.

• Adopt agenda (no objection)
• Approve April 16, 2024 minutes – unanimous
• Approve private development project by Cary Visual Art & Kildaire Farm – unanimous

Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Athletic Committee will review and discuss the budget presentation from the April meeting, discuss The Soccer Tournament and Cary Cup, and consider how the committee can best support programs for the fall season. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, staff updates, and public comment.

• Adoption of minutes from April 21, 2025
• Public speaks out opportunity
• Staff update introducing Eli Childress and spring sports wrap-up
• Discussion and feedback on budget presentation from April
• Discussion of The Soccer Tournament and Cary Cup

The Athletic Committee approved the June 2025 agenda and the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. No other actions or approvals were taken. Members received reports on sports programs, recent tournaments, and budget feedback, but these were informational only.

• Adopted June agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss budget priorities. The meeting also includes a review of the upcoming meeting schedule and announcements from the Manager.

• Discussion on Council Priorities: Budget

Council members reviewed upcoming budget items, sales‑tax projections, and employee compensation. They discussed possible tax‑rate adjustments, a “Cary 101” town‑hall format, and scheduling for future meetings. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will consider a resolution to rename a segment of Green Level West Road between N.C. 55 and Green Level Church Road to High House Road. Consent agenda items include approving $2,610,148 in installment financing for sanitation and heavy-duty trucks and calling public hearings for two annexation requests. A second public hearing on the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget will also be held to receive community input.

• Resolution to rename portion of Green Level West Road (N.C. 55 to Green Level Church Road) to High House Road
• Approval of $2,610,148 in installment financing for seven sanitation and heavy-duty trucks
• Public hearing called for annexation of properties east of Walnut Street and Macedonia Road (case 25-A-05)
• Public hearing called for annexation of 1404 Wackena Road for Highcroft Ridge Townhouses (25-A-01)
• Second public hearing on Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. The consent agenda included a resolution authorizing $2,610,148 in installment financing for sanitation and heavy‑duty trucks. Council also unanimously approved renaming a portion of Green Level West Road to High House Road. A public hearing on the FY2026 budget was held with no action taken.

• Adopted agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including financing for trucks (7‑0)
• Authorized $2,610,148 financing for sanitation trucks (7‑0)
• Renamed segment of Green Level West Road to High House Road (7‑0)
• Public hearing on FY2026 budget held, no action taken

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance to designate the Levie and Clarence Braswell House at 309 N. West St. as a Cary Local Historic Landmark. Staff recommends the commission forward its recommendation to Town Council after the hearing. The meeting also includes a resolution for 25-COA-03 (Dr. John Pullen Hunter House) and updates on a structural report and Preservation Month activities.

• Public hearing on landmark designation ordinance for 309 N. West St. house
• Resolution 25-COA-03 concerning the Dr. John Pullen Hunter House
• Discussion of Nancy Jones structural report
• Preservation Month summary presentation
• Staff and Town Council liaison reports

The commission voted unanimously to recommend the Levie and Clarence Braswell House at 309 N. West Street for local historic landmark designation. A separate unanimous vote approved Resolution 25-COA-03 for the Dr. John Pullen Hunter House. Both actions were recorded as approved by the full commission.

• Approved Braswell House local historic landmark designation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-COA-03 for Dr. John Pullen Hunter House (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda without objection
• Adopted May 14, 2025 minutes without objection

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss sustainable transit improvements. The session includes a presentation from the Transit Public Outreach Specialist regarding GoCary advancements.

• Sustainable Transit in Motion: GoCary Updates and Advancements presentation

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted the agenda after removing item 9.1 Sustainable Transit in Motion because the presenter was unavailable. The minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting were approved without objection. The board deferred discussion of the herbicide public comment to a future meeting.

• Adopted agenda with item 9.1 removed (no objection)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Deferred Sustainable Transit in Motion to a future agenda

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations on aging demographics in Cary and upcoming engagement opportunities. The board will also consider adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the previous meeting. No binding votes are scheduled; the items are informational.

• Presentation on 'Aging in Cary: Trends Over Time in our Adult Population' by GIS Specialist Justin Oliver and Planner Jess Chaba
• Discussion of June engagement opportunities for seniors led by Staff Liaison Michelle Barrett
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Staff and council liaison comments

The Senior Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the May 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. Staff liaison Michelle Barrett shared updates on senior housing initiatives and a caregiving documentary preview. Members discussed Cary’s adult‑population trends, ADU amendment approved in April 2025, and other aging‑related topics.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will review demographic data for board recruitment recommendations. Members will also discuss engagement for Pride and Juneteenth and debrief the Ritmo Latino Festival.

• Demographic data for board recruitment recommendations
• Ritmo Latino Festival debrief
• June engagement opportunities for Pride and Juneteenth
• 311 Presentation by Carolyn Roman
• Update on translation of public safety information

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board adopted its agenda without objection. Members heard a presentation on 311 and 911 language interpretation services and gave feedback on translation and texting options. The board reviewed the Ritmo Latino Festival debrief, discussed community‑volunteering ideas, and considered recruitment language changes. No formal votes or approvals were recorded beyond the agenda adoption.

• Agenda adopted (unanimous)
• Asheesh Prajapati volunteered to lead contact with Dorcas Ministries (report due July)
• Ness Shortley volunteered to bring coloring tablets, sheets, and books
• Dev Hirji and Vishal Boggarapu volunteered to help set‑up event tables
• Rashonda Harris committed to printing board materials
• Paula Smith committed to purchasing crayons

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will consider staff recommendation on park land dedication for the Yates Store Road rezoning (24-REZ-08), which proposes 92 units on 48.79 acres. Staff recommends a recreation fund payment in lieu of land dedication due to adjacent park and greenway access. The board will also receive budget education and hear reports on cultural arts programs, including Koka Booth Amphitheatre events and Pride Month activities.

• Staff recommends recreation fund payment instead of land dedication for 24-REZ-08 (Yates Store Road, 48.79 acres, 92 units)
• Budget education presentation by John Collins
• Director's report and updates from committees (Teen Council, Cultural Arts, Greenway, etc.)
• Koka Booth Amphitheatre summer concert lineup and events through November
• Pride Month celebrations: Night Market, Family Ride, Pride in the Park, film festival, and oral history harvest

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board approved the 24-REZ-08 Yates Store Road rezoning and associated land dedication unanimously. The motion was moved by Eileen McCarthy and seconded by Jennifer Gibbs. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also adopted unanimously. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved land dedication rezoning 24-REZ-08 Yates Store Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will tour Downtown Cary Park to see highlighted IoT initiatives. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Downtown Cary Park tour with IoT initiative demonstrations

The board adopted the meeting agenda without objection. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. Members toured Downtown Cary Park to view IoT initiatives. The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.

• Adopted agenda without objection

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold quasi-judicial hearings to consider a development plan and a variance request. The board will also review minutes from the May 5, 2025, meeting.

• Seasons at Cary Development Plan (24-DP-8332)
• Cary Trenton Sub MP Telecommunications Tower Variance (25-V-8002)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment adopted the meeting agenda after removing case 25-V-8002, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting, again by a 5‑0 vote. No substantive decisions on the development case were recorded.

• Adopted agenda with removal of case 25-V-8002 (5-0)
• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will hear a presentation on Cary’s budget education by Deputy Manager and COO Russ Overton. The meeting includes a debrief on FY26 grant application and review processes, a review of the Cultural Arts Report, and discussion of ideas for future meetings. Public comment instructions are also provided.

• Cary Budget Education – presentation by Russ Overton, Deputy Manager, COO
• Debrief on FY26 Grants – application and review processes
• Cultural Arts Report (see Report)
• Ideas for Future Meetings
• Public Comment – instructions for submitting comments

The committee adopted the May 28 agenda and approved the May 23 minutes without objection. Members agreed to meet in June and set the next meeting for June 25, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda for May 28, 2025 (no objections)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2025 (no objections)
• Agreed to hold a meeting in June
• Set next meeting date for June 25, 2025

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council holds a work session with a single substantive item: a discussion on development as part of council priorities. The agenda also includes a meeting schedule review, manager announcements, and a closed session. No public hearings or citizen comments are scheduled.

• Discussion on Council Priorities: Development Update

The May 22 work session included updates on development projects, utility billing, and the 311 Pulse Report. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The council adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The council approved the rezoning of 2001 Kildaire Farm Road to a mixed‑use district, allowing up to 750 multifamily units, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also adopted several other measures, including a technical correction to the zoning map, a Verizon license agreement, discontinuation of advisory‑board email accounts, an amendment to the downtown development agreement, ACT 35 land‑development ordinance changes, and a property exchange with Duke Energy, all approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 2001 Kildaire Farm Road (23-REZ-12) 7-0
• Approved technical correction to Cary’s Official Zoning Map (Seabrook Ave) unanimously (7-0)
• Approved Cellco/Verizon Wireless license agreement unanimously (7-0)
• Approved discontinuation of Cary‑provided email accounts for advisory board members unanimously (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Downtown Development Project Agreement unanimously (7-0)
• Approved ACT 35 Land Development Ordinance amendments unanimously (7-0)
• Approved exchange of property with Duke Energy Progress, LLC unanimously (7-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously (7-0)

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Town Council work session will review the upcoming meeting schedule and discuss a development update as part of council priorities. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled. The session is informational and does not include citizen comment.

• Review of upcoming meeting schedule
• Discussion of council priorities – development update

The Cary Town Council held a work session on May 22, 2025 at the Herb C. Young Community Center. The meeting included updates on development projects, utility billing, water‑meter replacements, and community board activities. No motions were voted on, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council will meet for a work session to discuss budget priorities. This is a less formal meeting intended for detailed exploration of a single topic with staff and consultants.

• Discussion on Council Priorities: Budget

The Town Council discussed budget input via 311, the wastewater facility study partnership, and potential revenue options. No formal votes were taken. The Council formally decided not to copy communications used by other jurisdictions.

• Decided not to replicate similar communications shared by other jurisdictions (no vote recorded)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to conduct budget education. The agenda contains no other substantive decision items or public hearings.

• Budget Education

The board received a presentation on the Town of Cary budget from Capital Projects Director Stacey Teachey. Members discussed possible adjustments such as stormwater fees or staff reductions, but no motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Greenway Committee will meet to discuss the budget process and receive reports. The committee also plans to cancel its regular meetings in June and July.

• Discussion of budget process
• Cancellation of June and July regular meetings
• Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025
• Report from PRCR Advisory Board
• Information on National Trails Day

The Greenway Committee adopted its meeting agenda without objection. The committee also approved the April 17, 2025 minutes with amendments after a motion by Renee Miller and a second by Fred Burchett. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (no objections)
• Approved 4/17/25 minutes with amendments (motion by Renee Miller, seconded by Fred Burchett)

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a proposed restaurant/pub conversion at 311 S. Academy Street (Dr. John Pullen Hunter House). They will also receive a structural report summary for the Nancy Jones House. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 12, 2025.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for Dr. John Pullen Hunter House (25-COA-03) at 311 S. Academy Street
• Structural report summary for Nancy Jones House
• Approval of March 12, 2025 minutes

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board heard a budget education presentation from Finance Director Kimberly Branch on the FY2026 Budget Development Framework. Members discussed nine budget levers including property tax rate, sanitation fees, and capital maintenance, and participated in an exercise adjusting those levers. The session was informational; no binding decisions were made. A book discussion was tabled due to time constraints.

• Budget presentation on FY2026 Budget Development Framework and nine budget levers (tax rate, sanitation fees, critical capital maintenance, etc.)
• Discussion of property tax rate at 32.5 cents per $100 valuation and sanitation fee of $23/month
• Members prioritized maintaining tree canopy and greenways in budget exercise
• Presentation noted end of 'influx subsidy era' and projected fund balance gaps from FY2026 to FY2028
• Book discussion tabled due to lack of time

The board adopted an amendment to switch agenda items 8 and 9 without objection. The minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting were approved without objection. A budget education presentation was given and discussed. The book discussion was tabled because of limited time.

• Adopted agenda amendment swapping item 8 with item 9 (no objection)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Tabled book discussion due to time

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will receive a presentation of an AARP Certificate and a proclamation for Older Americans Month. They will also hear a budget education presentation from Allison Hutchins and Stacey Teachey, and discuss May engagement opportunities.

• Presentation of AARP Certificate by Heather Burkhardt
• Older Americans Month Proclamation by Councilmember Kohn-Johnson
• Budget Education presentation by Allison Hutchins and Stacey Teachey
• May Engagement Opportunities discussion

The Senior Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda without objection. The minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The board received an AARP certificate of recognition and a proclamation designating May 2025 as Older Americans Month.

• Adopted meeting agenda (no objection)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Received AARP certificate of recognition (presented)
• Received Older Americans Month proclamation (presented)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Board will receive a budget education briefing and discuss upcoming community‑engagement events for Pride and Juneteenth. The primary old‑business item is the Ritmo Latino Festival planning, where members are expected to finalize any outstanding needs for the event.

• Budget Education briefing by Renee Poole
• June Community Engagement discussion for Pride & Juneteenth
• Ritmo Latino Festival planning – finalize items/needs
• Council liaison comments
• Staff liaison comments

The board confirmed that the Juneteenth celebration will be held on June 21, 2025, and that Pride in the Park and the Pride Ride will take place on June 29, 2025. It also finalized logistics for the Ritmo Latino Festival, including tents, promotional flyers, and volunteer assignments. Additionally, the board approved the removal of individual board member email accounts, requiring members to use personal email addresses for communications beginning June 1, 2025.

• Adopted agenda without objection
• Adopted minutes for Oct 2024–Mar 2025 without objection
• Scheduled Juneteenth celebration for June 21, 2025
• Scheduled Pride in the Park and Pride Ride for June 29, 2025
• Finalized Ritmo Latino Festival logistics (tents, flyers) and volunteer assignments
• Approved removal of board member email accounts; members to use personal email starting June 1, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will discuss land dedications, review recommendations for $191,000 in cultural arts grants (recommending funding 26 of 27 applicants), and consider a capital project prioritization tool. The board will also hear updates on programs, facilities, and events including Teen Council and upcoming performances.

• Land dedications discussion
• Cultural Arts Grant recommendations for FY26: $191,000 available, 26 of 27 applicants recommended for funding
• PRCR Capital Project Prioritization Tool review
• Director's report on nature programs and adaptive sports
• Cary Teen Council end-of-year activities and leadership selection

The Advisory Board adopted its agenda and the April 7 minutes by unanimous vote. It approved land dedication 22-REZ-03 for Batchelor Road & 1009 Knotty Oaks Drive and land dedication 24-REZ-13 for 227 & 309 Barbee Road rezoning, both unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the 2025 Cultural Arts Grant Recommendations.

• Adopt agenda – approved unanimously
• Adopt minutes (April 7, 2025) – accepted unanimously
• Land dedication 22-REZ-03 Batchelor Road & 1009 Knotty Oaks Drive – approved unanimously
• Land dedication 24-REZ-13 227 & 309 Barbee Road rezoning – approved unanimously
• Cultural Arts Grant Recommendations – approved unanimously

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The board will meet to receive budget education from the Director of Special Projects. Members will also review a watch list of technology and communication topics.

• Budget education presentation by Kerry Harville, Director of Special Projects
• Review of watch list items including Economic Development Areas and Future Technologies
• Discussion of Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities
• Review of Social Media and Town Communications

The Information Services Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda without objection. The board approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. Members expressed support for a staff report to be presented to Council on May 22 that proposes eliminating board member email accounts.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)
• Supported staff report to Council on eliminating board member email accounts

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a quasi-judicial meeting to consider two resolutions: one for a 179-unit multifamily development at the northeast corner of Macedonia Road and Walnut Street (22-DP-8942), and another for commercial buildings at Maynard Chatham (22-DP-10573). The board will also hold a budget education work session. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution for Walnut Street Multi-Family (22-DP-8942) – 179-unit development plan
• Resolution for Maynard Chatham Commercial Buildings - North (22-DP-10573)
• Budget Education Work Session
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The board adopted its agenda and approved the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then unanimously approved Resolution 22‑DP‑8942 for the Walnut Street multifamily project. The board also unanimously approved Resolution 22‑DP‑10573 for the Maynard Chatham commercial‑building project north.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Walnut Street multifamily resolution (22-DP-8942) (5-0)
• Approved Maynard Chatham commercial buildings – North resolution (22-DP-10573) (5-0)

Town Council - Quarterly

This is a quarterly Town Council meeting focused on discussing council priorities, including a financial and development update. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists of a single discussion item and a possible closed session.

• Discussion of council priorities with financial and development update
• Possible closed session (if needed)

The Town Council eliminated the scheduled August 14 meeting, approved a closed session to protect attorney‑client privilege, and adopted a resolution to convey governmental property and record the proceeds as general‑fund revenue. Each motion passed with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Eliminated the Aug. 14 quarterly meeting (7-0)
• Approved a closed session to preserve attorney‑client privilege (7-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing conveyance of governmental property and recognizing funds as revenue (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission - Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission set several action items for the May 2025 Preservation Month. Members were tasked with printing a one‑page event summary, sending the meeting minutes, and coordinating presentations and sign‑ups. The group also planned to convene in January for next year's planning and to partner with Friends and neighboring organizations for events.

• Marshall to print a one‑page summary of the month’s events for display
• Victoria to send the meeting minutes
• Cortney to present at the Changing Face of Downtown Cary event; Victoria to send a rehearsal reminder
• Marshall to determine if the event can be posted in time without forming a quorum
• Marshall to recreate the sign‑up link so responses go to his email
• Committee to convene in January to begin planning next year’s Historic Preservation Month
• Partner with the Friends organization and reach out to neighboring groups for event support
• Plan a Downtown Cary walking tour and a scavenger hunt with age‑based prizes

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss two items and provide written determinations on their consistency with the Imagine Cary Community Plan. Item D.1 is a rezoning request for 31.1 acres on Piney Plains and Stephens Roads to allow up to 370 multi-family dwellings and 16 townhouses with a maximum building height of 65 feet. Item D.2 proposes adding swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas as permitted accessory uses in the Town Center Cottage Business and Residential district with new screening and setback standards. The board does not make final decisions; recommendations go to the Town Council.

• 19-REZ-25: Rezone 31.1 acres at 1900 and 2006 Piney Plains Road and an unaddressed property on Stephens Road from OI, OI-CU, TR-CU to Mixed Use District with a preliminary development plan for 370 multi-family units, 16 townhouses, 65 ft max height, and 31,000 sq ft of community gathering space.
• ACT 35: Amend Land Development Ordinance to permit swimming pool, hot tub, or spa as an accessory use in TC-CB&R district, with new screening and setback requirements for mechanical and utility equipment.
• Approval of the March 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to find the 19-REZ-25 Piney Plains Multi-Family rezoning request consistent with the Imagine Cary Community Plan. The board also unanimously approved the ACT 35 Land Development Ordinance Amendments as consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. No dissenting votes were recorded.

• Found 19-REZ-25 Piney Plains Multi-Family rezoning consistent (unanimous)
• Approved ACT 35 Land Development Ordinance Amendments (unanimous)

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 10.03 acres at 12010 Regency Parkway to allow up to 245 multifamily units with at least 5% affordable housing. Other items include a public hearing on the 2025-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan with $3.6 million in funding recommendations, and discussion of a rezoning for Greenwood Forest Baptist Church to create affordable housing and community space. The Council will also consider adopting Vision Zero as a guiding traffic safety strategy and decide on a land exchange for the Alston Yards mixed-use development.

• Public hearing for Regency Multifamily rezoning (10.03 acres, 245 units, 5% affordable)
• Public hearing for 2025-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan with $3,643,966 in funding
• Discussion item: Greenwood Forest Baptist Church mixed-use rezoning with affordable housing at 60-80% AMI
• Consent agenda: land exchange with HCAP NC 55 Land, LLC for Alston Yards development
• Discussion item: Resolution to adopt Vision Zero as a transportation safety strategy

The Town Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda (7‑0) and the consent agenda (7‑0). Staff presented recommendations for a rezoning at 402 Charles Court and a land‑exchange for the Alston Yards development, but no council votes on those items were recorded. The meeting also included public comments on several rezoning proposals.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous 7‑0)
• Adopt consent agenda (unanimous 7‑0)

Economic Development Committee - Council Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss the town budget and receive a development update from staff. They will also hear a quarterly economic development report from the Cary Chamber of Commerce. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting.

• Budget education presentation by Assistant Town Manager Scot Berry
• Development update covering rezoning activity, including South Hills Mall and Trinity Road PDD
• Quarterly economic development report from Cary Chamber of Commerce President Mark Lawson
• Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 committee meeting

The Economic Development Committee adopted its agenda for the April 23, 2025 meeting without objection. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting without objection. Members discussed FY 2026 budget topics, but no formal decisions or votes were taken on those items.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, receive a report on recent arts events, and decide on funding recommendations for FY26 cultural arts grant applications. The meeting ends with scheduling the next session.

• Adopt agenda for April 23, 2025
• Adopt minutes from February 26, 2025
• Public comment submission instructions
• Chair’s welcome report on recent festivals and programs
• Review FY26 cultural arts grant applications and make funding recommendations

The Cultural Arts Committee adopted the April 23 agenda and the February 26 minutes without objection. The committee reviewed FY26 cultural arts grant applications and approved funding for them. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

• Approved agenda and 2/26/25 minutes (no objections)
• Approved FY26 cultural arts grant allocations (motion approved)

Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Athletic Committee will adopt minutes, hear public comments, receive a budget education presentation, discuss Volunteer Appreciation Month, and hear updates from PRCR staff and Teen Council. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and phone access.

• Budget Education presentation
• Volunteer Appreciation Month discussion
• Reports: PRCR Advisory Board update, staff update, Teen Council update
• Athletic Committee Liaison Update
• Information Share (time permitting)

The committee approved the April agenda as submitted with a unanimous vote. It also accepted the February 24, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted April agenda (unanimous vote)
• Adopted February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Greenway Committee will hear updates on capital projects and a tool for prioritizing gaps in the greenway network. They will also receive reports from the PRCR Advisory Board and share information about Spring Daze, the PRCR System Plan & Bike Plan, greenway check sheets, and Bike Month. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of presentations and discussion items.

• Capital Project Updates – Sandi Bailey
• Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool – Sandi Bailey
• PRCR Advisory Board Report
• PRCR System Plan & Bike Plan Open House Recap
• Bike Month - May

The committee adopted the agenda and prior minutes without objection. Members received updates on capital projects, the Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool, and upcoming events. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board will receive a presentation on the Town of Cary's budget from Capital Projects Director Stacey Teachey. The board will also get an update on the mural for CMC Hotels by artist Clark Hipolito and review current public art capital and temporary projects. Other items include reports from cultural arts staff and council liaison.

• Cary Budget Education presentation by Stacey Teachey, Capital Projects Director
• Update on mural for CMC Hotels by artist Clark Hipolito
• Review of current Public Art Capital and Temporary Projects list
• Cultural Arts Report from William Lewis, Cultural Arts Manager
• Council actions update from Carissa Kohn-Johnson, Council Liaison

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 19, 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission - Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission approved funding for gift‑card prizes for the ribbon‑cutting and set a tentative speaker, Victoria, for the May 8 program. It also agreed to finalize six scavenger‑hunt locations with clues and to recruit volunteers for event staffing.

• Approved use of gift cards ($25 each) as prizes for kids and adults at ribbon‑cutting
• Tentatively selected Commissioner Victoria as speaker for the May 8 program
• Decided to remove Drye Ave. from the scavenger‑hunt map
• Planned to narrow scavenger‑hunt to six Academy locations with cryptic clues
• Assigned Michelle to draft the six locations and clues by the week of 4/21
• Tasked Marshall to confirm lead time with the clerk’s office for the May 19 gathering
• Requested volunteers for one‑hour shifts (1:30‑4 pm) at the ribbon‑cutting event
• Asked Michelle to create a Sign‑Up Genius link and send it to Victoria for volunteer coordination

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss priorities regarding capital projects. The meeting also includes a review of the upcoming meeting schedule and announcements from the manager.

• Discussion on Capital Projects and Prioritization

The Town Council reviewed the status of reassessed capital projects, including a $1 million set‑aside that staff recommended returning and labeling the projects as "worthy". Staff also advised that the Jenks Carpenter Road street‑side trail be placed on the reassessment list. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the work session.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Cary Town Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including traffic‑schedule amendments, acceptance of insurance funds for the Gathering House, and two water‑infrastructure contract awards. A public hearing will be held on the Alston Commons Planned Development rezoning of about 22.74 acres at 4404 NC 55 Hwy and nearby roads. Discussion items include a rezoning request for Old Apex Road and an amendment to the Accessory Dwelling Unit land‑development ordinance. The council will also address any other business and may hold a closed session if needed.

• Adopt amendments to Traffic Schedules 8 & 9 to create downtown no‑parking zones
• Accept $552,879 from Balfour Beatty’s insurance for Gathering House repairs
• Award contract to Scotia Construction for SCWRF Maintenance Facility, $2,051,000
• Award contract to Charles R. Underwood, Inc. for North Cary Clarifier Replacement, $1,322,500 and appropriate $954,466 capital funds
• Public hearing on rezoning 22.74 acres at 4404 NC 55 Hwy for Alston Commons mixed‑use development

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a 7-0 vote. The consent agenda, which includes several staff recommendations, was also approved unanimously (7-0). No other motions were voted on during this meeting.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous 7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session to review meeting schedules and discuss capital project prioritization. The meeting includes a closed session and manager announcements, but no public hearings or citizen comment opportunities.

• Discussion on Council priorities: Capital Projects and Prioritization
• Review of upcoming meeting schedule
• Closed session

The commission discussed returning about $1 million set aside for several sidewalk projects and labeling them as “worthy” rather than proceeding now. Staff explained that reassessed projects would need full re‑approval and funding in future budget cycles. The full town budget, including these items, will be voted on on June 26, but no votes or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will receive an update on the implementation of the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy and discuss Land Development Ordinance (LDO) incentives. The board will also plan volunteer opportunities for the Spring Daze Festival and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Update on Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy implementation by Energy Manager and Environmental Outreach Coordinator
• Discussion on LDO incentives led by Chair Mia South
• Volunteer planning for Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival on April 26 at Bond Park
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Staff liaison comments including recent award and upcoming events

The Environmental Advisory Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the March 11, 2025 minutes, both without objection. The board received updates on the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy, Spring Daze Festival volunteering, and discussed potential LDO incentives, but no motions were adopted or voted on. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will meet on April 7, 2025 at the Academy Pavilion in Downtown Cary Park. The board will hear updates on volunteer appreciation, Resources for Seniors, Specialized Recreation, and a possible tour of Downtown Cary Park. Reports from the director, administration, cultural arts, and other committees will also be presented.

• Volunteer Appreciation
• Resources for Seniors – presentation by Heather Arcuri
• Specialized Recreation – presentation by Sarah Gamsey
• Tour of Downtown Cary Park (weather permitting)
• Director's Report – John Collins

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The board also accepted the March 3, 2025 minutes unanimously. No other formal actions were taken during this session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 8 ayes)
• Accepted March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 8 ayes)

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will hear a progress report on the town’s Sustainability & Climate Action Strategy and the upcoming Sustainability Dashboard. The board will also review watch‑list items covering Economic Development Areas, Future Technologies, Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities, Social Media, and Town Communications. Public comment procedures will be explained before the meeting is adjourned.

• Sustainability & Climate Action Strategy update and launch of new Sustainability Dashboard
• Review of Economic Development Areas (watch‑list item)
• Review of Future Technologies (watch‑list item)
• Review of Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities (watch‑list item)
• Review of Social Media and Town Communications (watch‑list items)

The board adopted the agenda and approved the March 3, 2025 minutes without objection. Members were updated that the town’s Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy had been approved by the Council and discussed related topics. The board reviewed watch‑list items such as economic development, future technologies, and a digital‑twin budget request. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no objection)

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on a resolution for 336 Chestnut Walk Drive, concerning a variance from streetscape buffer requirements. The board will also hold public hearings for a multi-family development on Walnut Street and commercial buildings at Maynard Chatham. The meeting begins with adoption of agenda and approval of minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution on 336 Chestnut Walk variance (25-V-4347)
• Public hearing: Walnut Street Multi Family (22-DP-8942)
• Public hearing: Maynard Chatham Commercial Buildings - North (22-DP-10573)
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment adopted the meeting agenda with a 5‑0 vote. It approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved Resolution 336 Chestnut Walk Drive unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopt agenda (5-0)
• Approve March 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approve Resolution 336 Chestnut Walk Drive (unanimous)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will meet on April 1, 2025 to review several ongoing initiatives. New business includes planning for Pride Month presented by William Lewis. Old business includes a review of demographic data, updates on the Ritmo Latino Festival, and discussion of translating public‑safety information. The meeting also includes comments from council, staff, members, teen council, and the chair.

• Pride Month planning (new business) – speaker William Lewis
• Review of demographic data (old business) – speakers Jess MacDonald, Renee Poole
• Ritmo Latino Festival planning updates (old business) – speakers Jess MacDonald, Paula Smith
• Translation of public safety information (old business) – speaker Jess MacDonald

The board reviewed plans for Pride month celebrations, including lighting the Downtown Park fountain, a photo exhibition at the Cary Arts Center, and a night market. Members offered suggestions on inclusion, accessibility, and programming. The board also discussed demographic data, the Ritmo Latino Festival, and translation of public safety information, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Cary Town Council will consider a consent agenda, several annexation and rezoning proposals, and adopt the town’s Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy. Council will also vote on two major infrastructure contracts: a $1.86 M award for intersection improvements at High House Road and Bond Park Drive and Evans Road at Weston Parkway, and a $4.43 M award to replace the Twin Lakes dams and develop the associated park. Public hearings will be held for annexation requests at 1300 Davis Drive, 227 and 309 Barbee Road, and related rezoning cases.

• Rezoning 0.7 acre at High House Road & Bayoak Drive from OI-CU to R-12-CU (24-REZ-05)
• Sale of 26 surplus vehicles expected to generate about $780,000 in revenue
• Award $1,859,064 to Cardinal Civil Construction for intersection improvements at High House Road at Bond Park Drive and Evans Road at Weston Parkway
• Award $4,432,442 to Conti Civil for Twin Lakes dams replacement and park development, with $1,178,368 park fund appropriation
• Adoption of the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy

The Town Council adopted the amended agenda and consent agenda by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held for the annexation request at 1300 Davis Drive, and the Council approved the annexation without opposition. No other motions were recorded as decided in this meeting.

• Adopt amended agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Approve amended consent agenda (unanimous 7-0)
• Approve annexation of 1300 Davis Dr (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Town Council will discuss several infrastructure bid awards and zoning requests. Key items include a sustainability strategy and the disposal of surplus vehicles. The body will also hold public hearings on three annexation requests.

• Bid award of $4,432,442.00 to Conti Civil for Lake Grove (Twin Lakes) Dams Replacement and Park Development Project
• Bid award of $1,859,064 to Cardinal Civil Construction for intersection improvements at High House Road/Bond Park Drive and Evans Road/Weston Parkway
• Proposed sale of 26 surplus vehicles expected to generate approximately $780,000
• Rezoning of 0.7 acres at High House Road and Bayoak Drive to Residential 12 Conditional Use
• Approval of the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy

The Town Council adopted the amended agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved rezoning of Westley Manor, the sale of surplus property expected to bring about $780,000, annexation of Batchelor Road & 1009 Knotty Oaks Drive, the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy, a $100,000 CAMPO budget amendment, and the annexation of 1300 Davis Drive. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Adopt amended agenda (7-0) approved
• Approve amended consent agenda (7-0) approved
• Approve Westley Manor rezoning (0.7 acre) approved unanimously
• Approve sale of surplus property (~$780,000 revenue) approved unanimously
• Approve annexation of Batchelor Road & 1009 Knotty Oaks Drive approved unanimously
• Approve Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy approved unanimously
• Approve CAMPO budget amendment adding $100,000 approved unanimously
• Approve annexation of 1300 Davis Dr approved unanimously

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss capital projects and prioritization. The meeting also includes a review of the upcoming meeting schedule and announcements from the manager.

• Discussion on Capital Projects and Prioritization

The council voted to change the regular work‑session start time from 4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Councilmember Kohn‑Johnson will add the adjustment to Thursday’s agenda. The meeting also reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule and began a discussion of capital‑project prioritization, but no further actions or votes were recorded.

• Shift work session start time from 4:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (vote passed, no tally recorded)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two rezoning requests and provide consistency determinations for the Town Council. The Waverly Place rezoning would allow up to 750 multifamily units and 30,000 square feet of commercial on 7.75 acres at 2001 Kildaire Farm Road. The 402 Charles Court rezoning seeks to rezone 0.34 acres for two detached dwellings. The board does not make final decisions; it recommends consistency with the Imagine Cary Community Plan.

• Rezoning of 7.75 acres at 2001 Kildaire Farm Road from GC-CU to MXD for up to 750 multifamily units, 30,000 sq ft commercial, 4-7 story buildings, with workforce housing and smaller unit requirements
• Rezoning of 0.34 acres at 402 Charles Court from TC-LDR to TC-MDR-CU to allow up to two detached dwellings and dedication of 4 feet of right-of-way on West Chatham Street
• Board will provide written consistency determinations for both cases after the meeting
• No public hearing or public comment opportunity at this meeting
• Approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the February 24, 2025 minutes. The board voted 7‑1 to find the 23‑REZ‑12 Waverly Place rezoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and all applicable plans. No other motions were decided during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Found 23-REZ-12 Waverly Place rezoning consistent (7-1)

Historic Preservation Commission - Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission met to coordinate activities for Preservation Month in May 2025. Members reviewed plans for a photo scavenger hunt, the Friends' May 8 event, the Ivey‑Ellington House opening on May 18, and a possible end‑May closing event, but no formal actions were approved. Attendees agreed to follow up on HPC participation, staffing, and materials, with specific members assigned to contact the Friends and other town departments. The meeting concluded without any votes or resolutions.

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Greenway Committee will convene to discuss the town's greenway gap prioritization tool and review the budget. The meeting will also include reports from the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Advisory Board and an open house announcement for the PRCR System Plan.

• Discussion of Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool
• Budget discussion with John Collins and Paul Kuhn
• PRCR Advisory Board Report
• March 25 Open House for PRCR System Plan
• Review of February 13, 2025 Committee Minutes

The Greenway Committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 13 minutes without objection. The meeting included a budget discussion, a handout for the Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool, and several informational updates, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes on projects were recorded.

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Public Art Advisory Board will discuss and take action on a recommendation for Cary's Creative Placemaking Award and consider accepting a donated artwork titled 'Journey' by artist Haruka Masuda. They will also receive updates on a mural for Koka Booth's 25th anniversary, current public art capital and temporary projects, and the GLOW lantern parade.

• Creative Placemaking Award recommendation – comments/action
• Donation of artwork 'Journey' by Haryka Masuda – comments/action
• Mural for Koka Booth's 25th Anniversary – update
• Current Public Art Capital & Temporary Projects – handout
• GLOW & Community Lantern Parade and Workshops – update

The Public Art Advisory Board unanimously approved the Creative Placemaking Award recommendation for the “Curl” sculpture and benches at Bainbridge Luxury Apartments. The board also unanimously approved the donation of the artwork “Journey” by Haruka Masuda. Both items were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Creative Placemaking Award recommendation for “Curl” sculpture (unanimous)
• Approved donation of artwork “Journey” by Haruka Masuda (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council - Work Session

This is a work session agenda with only one substantive item: discussion of council priorities, including financial and development updates. A closed session may be held if needed. The meeting is on February 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM.

• Discussion of council priorities, financial updates, and development updates
• Possible closed session (if needed)

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 48.79 acres at Yates Store Road and New Hope Church Road, proposing 67 detached homes and 25 townhouses. On the consent agenda, staff recommends awarding a $983,929 construction contract for ADA bus stop improvements. Also up for votes are annexation petitions for properties at 227 & 309 Barbee Road and 1300 Davis Drive, and a rezoning at 107 Medcon Court from residential to office/institutional use.

• Public hearing: 24-REZ-08 Yates Store Road – 48.79 acres, 67 detached homes (R-8-CU) and 25 townhouses (TR-CU)
• Consent: Bid award of $983,929 to White Oak Construction for GoCary Capital Bus Stop Improvements
• Consent: Call for public hearing on annexation of 227 & 309 Barbee Road
• Consent: Rezoning 107 Medcon Court (0.82 acres) from R-12/MUOD to OI-CU with conditions
• Consent: Call for public hearing on annexation of 1300 Davis Drive due to well failure

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the next steps for designating two local landmarks and review the 2025 board work plan. Staff will provide an overview of the budget and the Historical Marker Program.

• Review of 2025 Board Work Plan
• Budget Overview presented by Town Manager
• Historical Marker Program introduction
• Historic Preservation Month Committee report
• Preview tour of Ivey-Ellington House

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will discuss updates on the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy and the Green Neighborhood program, and receive a presentation from Neighborhood Services. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely updates and procedural items.

• Neighborhood Services Update by Assistant Director Ryan Eades
• Spring Daze volunteer coordination discussion
• Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy Update by Energy Manager Sara Caliendo
• Green Neighborhood Update by Staff Liaison Dan Ault

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will hear a presentation on GoCary Senior Initiatives by staff. It will also conduct a final review of the Aging Resources website and communications plan. The board will discuss upcoming engagement opportunities for March.

• GoCary Senior Initiatives presentation (Speakers: Fabian Rodriguez and Sheri Legans)
• Final Review of Aging Resources Webpage & Communications Plan (Speaker: Michelle Barrett)
• March Engagement Opportunities presentation (Speaker: Michelle Barrett)

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will discuss preliminary planning for the Ritmo Latino Festival, review demographic data, and explore translating public safety information. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Preliminary planning discussion for Ritmo Latino Festival
• Review and discussion of demographic data
• Discussion of translating Cary emergency information for broader accessibility

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board is reviewing the PRCR System Plan and committee goals for 2025. The board is preparing for a public open house on March 25 to share the system plan with residents.

• PRCR System Plan public open house on March 25 at Cary Senior Center
• Review of 2025 Athletic Committee goals
• Review of 2025 Cultural Arts Committee goals
• Review of 2025 Greenway Committee Work Plan
• Discussion on incorporating the PRCR System Plan into the Imagine Cary Community Plan

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from its Feb 3 meeting and receive presentations on the Aging Resources Webpage & Communications Plan and a Citizen Payment Discussion. The board will also review its watch list covering economic development, future technologies, smart cities, social media, and town communications. Public comments are accepted before and during the meeting.

• Aging Resources Webpage & Communications Plan presentation by Program Manager for Seniors and Aging Michelle Barrett and Marketing Supervisor Tim Babiasz
• Citizen Payment Discussion led by Staff Liaison Nicole Coughlin
• Approval of minutes from Feb 3, 2025 meeting
• Watch list items: Economic Development Areas, Future Technologies, Smart/Connected/Sustainable Cities, Social Media, Town Communications
• Public comment period – written comments accepted by noon on March 3, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Cary Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a quasi-judicial request for a five-story hotel with 158 rooms at the Alston Town Center. The board will also decide on a request to reduce the required parking by 19 percent.

• Hear case 25-V-4347 for 336 Chestnut Walk Dr hotel
• Review request for 19% parking reduction (158 to 128 spaces)
• Consider Alston Hotel (24-DP-10906) development plan
• Approve minutes from February 3, 2025 meeting

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cultural Arts Committee will review updated grant guidelines and application materials for FY26 Cultural Arts Grants, which allocate $191,000 to local arts nonprofits. They will also discuss administrative tools for scoring applications and consider adopting 2025 committee goals. The committee will receive the February Cultural Arts Report and hear liaison reports from Cary Art Daze and Friends of Page-Walker. Public comment is accepted.

• Review of updated Grant Guidelines and Application for FY26 grants
• Administrative Tools for Reviewing and Scoring FY26 Grant Applications
• Review 2024 Committee Goals and Adopt 2025 Goals
• February Cultural Arts Report – William Lewis
• Liaison reports from Cary Art Daze Work Group and Friends of Page-Walker

Athletic Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Athletic Committee will meet on February 24, 2025, to discuss 2025 committee goals and continue a conversation on increasing female participation in Cary sports leagues. The committee will also hear reports from PRCR staff and the Teen Council, and adopt minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Discussion on female participation in Cary sports leagues, focusing on low participation rates among high school-age girls
• Review and adoption of minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting
• PRCR Advisory Board update and staff update on youth and adult sports seasons
• Teen Council report including suggestions for increasing female participation and improving competitive balance
• Member introductions and setting 2025 committee goals

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The board will review three requests to amend the Official Zoning Map to determine consistency with the Imagine Cary Community Plan. These include proposals for residential, mixed-use, and governmental office developments.

• 24-REZ-05: Rezoning 0.7 acres at High House Road and Bayoak Drive to Residential-12 Conditional Use
• 24-REZ-07: Rezoning 7.07 acres at 110 S.E. Maynard Road and 10 Kilmayne Drive to Mixed Use District for religious assembly, affordable housing, and other uses
• 24-REZ-15: Rezoning 3.60 acres at 157 High House Road to Office Institutional Conditional Use for a governmental office not exceeding 29,000 square feet

Town Council - Council/Staff Retreat

The Town Council will hold a retreat to discuss council priorities, including financial and development updates. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is primarily a discussion. A closed session may be held if needed.

• Discussion on Council Priorities including financial and development updates
• Possible Closed Session

Town Council - Council/Staff Retreat

The Town Council and staff will meet on February 21 and 22, 2025. The body will discuss council priorities, including updates on development and finances.

• Discussion on council priorities
• Financial updates
• Development updates

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Town Council will meet on February 21 and 22, 2025. The body will discuss council priorities, including financial and development updates.

• Discussion on council priorities
• Financial updates
• Development updates

Town Council - Work Session

The Town Council will hold a work session focused on discussing council priorities, including a tour of the Real Time Information Center at the Police Department. The agenda also includes optional announcements, review of upcoming meeting schedule, and a possible closed session. No public hearings or citizen comment are scheduled.

• Discussion and tour of the Real Time Information Center at 120 Wilkinson Avenue

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Greenway Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, hear a presentation on the town's Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy by Sara Caliendo, and receive reports on the PRCR Advisory Board and various greenway projects. The meeting also includes public comment instructions and information shares on local and international greenway initiatives. The next committee meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2025.

• Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy – presentation by Sara Caliendo
• PRCR Advisory Board Report
• White Oak & Crabtree Creek Greenways Open presentation
• State of Cary presentation (link provided)
• New Zealand Greenways and Bike Facilities presentation by Renee Miller

Economic Development Committee - Council Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation on marketing Cary, NC, receive development updates likely covering the Alston Yards project, and review a quarterly report from the Chamber of Commerce. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the October 30, 2024 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Marketing Cary, NC presentation by Kristy Buchanan and Sean Maroney
• Development Updates from Assistant Town Manager Scot Berry
• Quarterly Chamber Report by Mark Lawson
• Approval of Oct 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Town Manager's Remarks

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the designation of a possible local district based on the Historic Carpenter Study. The body will also address pending local landmark properties and the formation of a Historic Preservation Month Committee.

• Review of Historic Carpenter Study for possible local district designation
• Discussion of pending local landmark properties
• Formation of Historic Preservation Month Committee

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Cary Environmental Advisory Board will discuss 311 and community health, a book discussion, and lessons learned from HOA environmental programs. The board will also receive an update on the Green Neighborhood initiative. No formal votes or decisions are expected; all items are informational presentations and discussions.

• Presentation by 311 Director Ryan Hargreaves on 311 and community health
• Book discussion led by Chair Mia South
• Discussion on lessons learned from HOA environmental programs
• Green Neighborhood update from Staff Liaison Dan Ault
• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session focused on budget prioritization, a discussion item to guide upcoming fiscal decisions. No public hearings or citizen comment are scheduled. Other agenda items include announcements and a closed session.

• Discussion on Council Priorities: Budget Prioritization

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will discuss and vote on the annexation and rezoning for the Alston Yards project, a 46.29-acre mixed-use development near NC 55 and O'Kelly Chapel Road. Other actions include a lease renewal for 120 E. Chatham Street, public hearings for rezoning at 157 High House Road and 402 Charles Court, and an annexation petition for 2834 New Hope Church Road. The consent agenda also includes an adjustment to the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Alston Yards: rezoning 46 acres to Mixed Use District with up to 400,000 sq ft office, 815 multifamily units, 380 hotel rooms, and 55,000 sq ft commercial
• Lease renewal for 120 E. Chatham Street (Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage) for 3 years plus possible 2-year extension
• Public hearing for rezoning 157 High House Road (3.6 acres) from General Commercial to Office Institutional Conditional Use
• Public hearing for rezoning 402 Charles Court (0.34 acres) from Town Center Low Density to Medium Density Residential Conditional Use
• Annexation petition for 2834 New Hope Church Road to connect to Cary utilities

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will discuss the Senior Center Assessment highlights and AARP Action Plan goals. Staff will also present February engagement opportunities. The meeting is a standard agenda item with no formal decisions.

• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Senior Center Assessment Highlights presentation
• AARP Action Plan Goals/Discussion
• February Engagement Opportunities
• Senior Center Assessment highlights

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will hold a budget discussion led by the Town Manager’s Office. The meeting also includes discussions on a learning moment, demographic data, and translating public safety information. The board will review finalized spring community‑engagement events.

• Budget Discussion – Speaker: Town Manager’s Office
• Learning Moment Discussion – Speaker: Jess MacDonald
• Demographic Data – Speaker: Jess MacDonald
• Translation of Public Safety Information Discussion – Speaker: Jess MacDonald
• Finalized Spring Community Engagement Events – Speaker: Paula Smith

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will consider recommendations for appointments to the Athletic Committee. The board will also receive updates on cultural arts grants, including a $191,000 allocation for FY26, and reports on parks and recreation programs. Public comment is invited.

• Athletic Committee appointment recommendations
• FY26 Cultural Arts Grants: $191,000 for non-profit arts organizations
• Updates on Downtown Cary Park and Greenway Committee
• Koka Booth Amphitheatre events including sold-out Billy Strings shows
• Cultural Arts Committee grant timeline and review process

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board will hear a presentation on Digital Twin Technology from Raza Jafri of MetaworldX. The board will review watch‑list topics including Economic Development Areas, Future Technologies, Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities, Social Media, and Town Communications. Public comments will be accepted according to the outlined procedure.

• Digital Twin Technology presentation – speaker Raza Jafri (MetaworldX)
• Watch‑list review: Economic Development Areas
• Watch‑list review: Future Technologies
• Watch‑list review: Smart, Connected, and Sustainable Cities
• Watch‑list review: Social Media and Town Communications

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct a quasi-judicial case hearing regarding the Alston Hotel. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its January 6, 2025, meeting.

• Case hearing for Alston Hotel (24-DP-10906)

Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board will review two rezoning cases and provide written consistency recommendations to the Town Council. No public comment will be taken. Case D.1 involves annexing and rezoning 19.36 acres at Batchelor Road and 1009 Knotty Oaks Drive to Residential 12 Conditional Use (R-12-CU) for 30 detached dwellings with overlay districts. Case D.2 seeks to rezone 0.82 acres at 107 Medcon Court from Residential 12 (R-12) to Office and Institutional Conditional Use (OI-CU) for government, business, or trade school use.

• D.1: Annexation and rezoning of 19.36 acres at Batchelor Road and 1009 Knotty Oaks Drive to R-12-CU with 30 detached dwellings
• D.1: Includes Watershed Protection Overlay District (Jordan Lake Subdistrict) and Conservation Residential Overlay District (CROD)
• D.2: Rezoning of 0.82 acres at 107 Medcon Court from R-12 and Mixed Use Overlay District to OI-CU with removal of MUOD
• D.2: Conditions limit use to government office, business/professional office, and trade school (max 2 classrooms, 20 students)
• Board will provide written consistency determination with Imagine Cary Community Plan

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The Town Council will vote on consent agenda items including several rezoning and annexation requests, such as the Augusta rezoning at 4000 Green Level West Road, an amendment to Wellington Park PDD for townhouses, and the Courtyards at White Oak rezoning and annexation. A public hearing will be held on a land development ordinance amendment (ACT 35) to allow swimming pools as accessory uses in the Town Center Cottage Business and Residential district. Under discussion items, council will consider adopting the 2024 update to the Imagine Cary Community Plan (ACT 34), which revises the LIVE, ENRICH, and SERVE chapters.

• Vote on rezoning 10.94 acres at 4000 Green Level West Road to R-12-CU (Augusta) with conditions including 3,500 sq ft community space and off-site road improvements
• Annexation of property at 4000 Green Level West Road to connect to Cary utilities (22-A-01)
• Amendment to Wellington Park PDD at 301 Wellingborough Drive to allow up to seven alley-loaded townhouses with streetscape requirements
• Vote on Courtyards at White Oak rezoning of 71.66 acres for up to 170 dwelling units and annexation of properties at 0 and 1220 Batchelor Road
• Public hearing and referral of ACT 35 LDO amendment to permit swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas in TC-CB&R district

Cultural Arts Committee - Committee Meeting

The council will consider adopting the ACT 34 update to the Imagine Cary Community Plan, a comprehensive plan amendment focusing on LIVE, ENRICH, and SERVE chapters. Consent agenda items include three rezoning cases (Augusta, Wellington Park PDD amendment, Courtyards at White Oak) and two annexation requests. A public hearing is scheduled for ACT 35 Land Development Ordinance amendments to allow swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas in the TC-CB&R district. Public Speaks Out will be held at the start.

• 22-REZ-01 Augusta: initial zoning for 10.94 acres at 4000 Green Level West Rd, proposed R-12-CU with conditions
• 24-REZ-03 Wellington Park PDD amendment: allow up to 7 townhouses at 301 Wellingborough Dr
• 23-REZ-03 Courtyards at White Oak: rezone ~71.66 acres south of Pine Rail Lane to TR-CU, up to 170 units
• ACT 35 LDO amendment: add swimming pool, hot tub, spa as permitted accessory use in TC-CB&R district
• ACT 34: adopt 2024 update to Imagine Cary Community Plan (LIVE, ENRICH, SERVE chapters)

Greenway Committee - Committee Meeting

The Cary Greenway Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting. It will present the 2025 Workplan, conduct greenway checks, and review the Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool. The committee will also receive reports on the PRCR Advisory Board, a greenway safety campaign, the PRCR System Plan, and the Bike Plan. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2025.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from 11/21/24
• Presentation of 2025 Workplan
• Greenway Checks – Sandi Bailey
• Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool – Sandi Bailey

Public Art Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Greenway Committee meets to adopt minutes from November 21, 2024, welcome new members, and discuss the 2025 workplan. They will review greenway checks and a gap prioritization tool, and receive updates on the Greenway Safety Campaign, PRCR System Plan, and Bike Plan.

• Adoption of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Workplan including events like Spring Daze and National Trails Day
• Greenway Checks presentation by Sandi Bailey
• Greenway Gap Prioritization Tool review
• Updates on Greenway Safety Campaign, PRCR System Plan, and Bike Plan

Environmental Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Environmental Advisory Board will receive updates on the Green Homes/HOA Program and the draft Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment. No votes are scheduled.

• Green Homes/HOA Program update presented by Environmental Outreach Program Coordinator Sarah Justice
• Draft Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy update presented by Energy Manager Sara Caliendo
• Public comment period open; written comments due by noon on January 14
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting

Town Council - Work Session

The Cary Town Council will hold a work session to discuss two priority items: Zencity (a digital community engagement platform) and early voting logistics. The session also includes announcements from the Town Manager, a review of the upcoming meeting schedule, and a closed session. No public hearings or citizen comment will be held.

• Discussion on Zencity platform for community engagement
• Discussion on early voting logistics
• Closed session (likely legal or personnel matters)
• Review of upcoming meeting schedule
• Announcements from Town Manager

Town Council - Regular Meeting

The council will accept the final report of a microtransit feasibility study evaluating alternative transit options, and discuss a councilmember-initiated item on developing an AI policy. The consent agenda includes recognizing a $210,400 federal grant for propane retrofit kits on police vehicles and adopting 2025 work plans for advisory boards.

• Accept Microtransit Feasibility Study Final Report (new service not eligible for Wake Transit or federal funding)
• Recognize and appropriate $210,400 EECBG voucher for 30 bi-fuel propane retrofit kits on police vehicles
• Adopt 2025 work plans for advisory boards and appoint Patrick Murray, Jen McFarland to Information Services Advisory Board
• Councilmember-initiated discussion on developing an AI policy for the Town of Cary

Senior Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Senior Advisory Board will discuss a Downtown Cary Parking Update and a Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy. They will also review January engagement opportunities and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Downtown Cary Parking Update presented by Deputy Town Manager Russ Overton
• Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy presented by Energy Manager Sara Caliendo
• January Engagement Opportunities
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024 meeting
• Staff liaison comments and council liaison comments

Historic Preservation Commission - Commission Meeting

The Cary Historic Preservation Commission will receive training on Certified Local Government requirements from the NC SHPO and review the Historic Carpenter Study for possible local district designation. They will also approve minutes from December 11 and receive staff and liaison reports.

• Training: Certified Local Governments (CLG) by Kristi Brantly, NC SHPO
• Review of Historic Carpenter Study for possible local district designation
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting
• Staff liaison report on historic property updates

Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board will meet on Jan. 7, 2025. Members will discuss the role of the Sustainability & Climate Action Plan and review ideas for spring community engagement events. The meeting also includes a brief item on the Cultural Arts Division and accessibility.

• 5.1 PRCR Cultural Arts Division & Accessibility – speaker William Lewis
• 5.2 Sustainability & Climate Action Implementation Roles – speaker Jess MacDonald
• 6.1 Spring Community Engagement Events – speaker Jess MacDonald

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Advisory Board will consider a rezoning request for the Courtyards at White Oak development, including a staff recommendation for a recreation fund payment in lieu of land dedication. The board will also review its rules of order and committee appointments.

• Land dedication request for 23-REZ-03 Courtyards at White Oak
• Staff recommendation for recreation fund payment in lieu of land dedication
• Discussion of Jacobs Creek and Yates Pond greenway corridors
• Adoption of rules of order for the PRCR Advisory Board
• Committee appointments and Vice Chair selection

Information Services Advisory Board - Advisory Board Meeting

The Information Services Advisory Board received a presentation from Cary's Marketing and Creative Manager on the evolution of the town's marketing efforts, global recognition, and tools used. The board also discussed upcoming community events like the Three Kings Parade and Dreamfest. No decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Presentation on Cary's marketing initiatives, brand strategy, and global recognition
• Discussion of marketing tools: Sprout Social, Hubspot, Carousel, MuckRack, ZenCity
• Mention of upcoming events: Three Kings Parade, Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade, Dreamfest
• Introduction of incoming ISAB member McFarland
• Council liaison previewed upcoming Council work session and meeting topics

Zoning Board of Adjustment - Quasi-Judicial Meeting

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on resolutions for three previously heard cases: a flex building at 1050 Northgate Court, a Chick-Fil-A at Crossroads, and a Take 5 Oil Change at Harrison Pointe Shopping Center. Additionally, the board will hear a presentation on the Sustainability Climate Action Plan and select a vice-chair.

• Resolution for 1050 Northgate Ct flex building (24-DP-5577)
• Resolution for Crossroads Chick-Fil-A (24-DP-1062)
• Resolution for Take 5 Oil Change at Harrison Pointe Shopping Center (24-DP-8720)
• Sustainability Climate Action Plan presentation
• Selection of a vice-chair