January 13, 2026 Agenda
KETTERING COUNCIL
AGENDA
January 13, 2026
Kettering Government Center – South Building
3600 Shroyer Rd. Kettering, Ohio 45429
6:00 P.M. WORKSHOP Deeds Room
7:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETING Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION – Vineyard Church Pastor Scott Sliver
SWEARING IN OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Bryan Suddith- Mayor- Term ending 12/31/29 (to be sworn in by Peggy Lehner)
Laura Arber- At Large- Term ending 12/31/29 (to be sworn in by Mayor Bryan Suddith)
Dan Palmer- At Large- Term ending 12/31/29 (to be sworn in by Mayor Bryan Suddith)
SPECIAL AWARD PRESENTATION
Peggy Lehner – Ohio Mayor’s Alliance
APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR (TERM ENDING 12/31/27)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 9, 2025 – Council Meeting & Workshop Minutes
APPOINTMENTS- 2026 COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Long Range Planning- Mr. Sullivan, Chair and Mr. Scott
Intergovernmental/Interagency Relations- Ms. Arber, Chair and Council Member TBD
Community Relations & Promotions- Ms. Duvall, Chair and Mr. Palmer
Finance & Personnel- Mr. Scott, Chair and Ms. Arber
Public Health & Safety- Mr. Palmer, Chair and Mr. Sullivan
Public Service-Council Member TBD, Chair and Ms. Duvall
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS, APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSION
Board of Community Relations
Vicki Colon (Term ending 12/31/28)
Board of Tax Review
Cynthia Platt, Jennifer Baglio (Terms ending 12/31/28)
Board of Zoning Appeals
Carole Endres (Term ending 12/31/30)
Civil Service Commission
Mark Schwieterman (Term ending 12/31/31)
Kettering Arts Council
Lisa Becker, Ashley Bethard, Natasha Habib, Patricia Higgins, Holly Hornbeak, Tracy McElfresh, Matthew Sliver, Shane Weber (Terms ending 12/31/28)
Partners for Healthy Youth
Kari Basson, Carrie Hennessy, Dan Von Handorf, Maria Ruiz Olide (Terms ending 12/31/28)
Personnel Board of Appeals
Mark Schwieterman, Aaron Smith (Terms ending 12/31/26)
Sister City Committee
Jacque Fisher, Sue Fullenkamp, Ed Hatch, Michael Moorhead, Jenifer Yuker (Terms ending 12/31/28)
Sustainability Committee
Zachary Piso, Buzz Portune, Mike Zywien (Terms ending 12/31/28)
Volunteer Advisory Council
Kari Basson, Jacque Fisher, Richard Honneywell (Terms ending 12/31/28)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATION
(5 Minute Limit per Speaker)
ORDINANCES IN SECOND READING
RESOLUTIONS
1. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with the Center for Internet Security for cybersecurity software and services.
2. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend a grant award from the CyberOhio State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.
3. Authorizing the City Manager to purchase computers and servers from Dell for the annual PC and Server Replacement Program.
4. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids and to contract for the Display Lane Improvements – City Project No. 02-293 and Parklawn Drive Improvements – City Project No. 02-228A.
5. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids and to contract for the Kettering Traffic Signal Replacements – Phase 4, City Project No. 02-005E (ODOT Project MOT–Kettering Signals – Phase 4, PID 115201).
6. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids and to contract for the MOT- Marshall Road Improvement Project (City Project Number 02-120i, ODOT PID 116891).
7. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids and to contract for the Whipp Road Improvements – Bigger Road to Oak Valley Road (City Project No. 02-128G).
8. To accept the resignation of District 4 Council Member Bryan N. Suddith and to declare his council seat vacant.
9. Authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to make a $5,000.00 contribution to the 2026 NCAA First Four Hoopla Ticket Program.
10. Authorizing the City Manager, on behalf of the City, to make a $20,000.00 contribution to The Big Hoopla and the Dayton Development Coalition’s Hometown Heroes Program to sponsor Military Appreciation Night at Fraze Pavilion.
11. Appointing Bryan N. Suddith and reappointing Shane Sullivan and Bob Scott as Trustees of the Kettering Development Corporation.
12. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with Maximum Potential, Inc. for process improvement consulting services.
13. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with Accelerated Impact Consulting, LLC for specialized community development services.
14. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and expend a Community Housing Improvement Program Grant from the Ohio Development Services Agency.
15. Authorizing payment of 2026 membership dues to Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
16. Authorizing the City Manager to use competitive bargaining and negotiated quotes to contract for the purchase of fire uniforms and station wear for the Fire Department.
17. Authorizing the City Manager to purchase equipment through sealed bids, negotiated quotes, or a cooperative purchasing program.
18. To make supplemental appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Kettering, State of Ohio, during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
ORDINANCES IN FIRST READING
19. To amend the text of various sections of the City of Kettering Zoning Code.
CERTIFICATIONS AND PETITIONS
MANAGER’S REPORT/COMMUNITY UPDATE
OTHER BUSINESS NOT ON WRITTEN AGENDA
Audience Participation (5 Minute Limit per Speaker)
CITY COUNCIL REPORT/UPDATE
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