Minutes 10-14-25
KETTERING CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 14, 2025
The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Kettering Government Center South Building, 3600 Shroyer Road. Mayor Lehner presided and the Clerk of Council, Amy J. Hayslip, recorded. This meeting was telecast live on the cable access channel and streamed live at mvcc.net.
Council Members Present: Lehner, Sullivan, Scott, Duvall and Suddith
Council Members Absent: Fisher
Total Members Present: Five (5)
Mayor Lehner led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation.
Mayor Lehner introduced the Miami Valley Communications Council TV Operator Evan Russell. She thanked him for his assistance.
Vice Mayor Fisher has an excused absence.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 23, 2025 – Council Meeting & Workshop Minutes
Mr. Sullivan reported that he reviewed the above minutes and moved the minutes be approved. Mr. Scott seconded the motion and there being five (5) yea votes, and no (0) nay votes for the September 23, 2025 Council Meeting & Workshop minutes the motion was declared carried followed by a roll call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS, APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Special Presentation – Human Services Levy – Montgomery County Commissioner Carolyn Rice gave the presentation on the Human Services Levy – Issue 1 – that will be on the ballot on November 4. Commissioner Rice commented that this is a renewal levy and it will not raise taxes. For more information go to www.voteforhumanservices.com
Proclamation – Make A Difference Day – Mr. Suddith read the proclamation and Kari Basson, Chair of the Volunteer Advisory Council accepted the proclamation.
Special Presentation – Good Neighbor Awards – Gwen Owen, Chair of the Board of Community Relations announced the awards to residents who were nominated by their neighbors who go above and beyond to be helpful and kind in their neighborhoods.
Appointment – Al Fullenkamp – Greater Dayton RTA Board (Term ending 10/31/28)
Mr. Suddith made a motion to approve the appointment, Ms. Duvall seconded the motion and the motion was carried by a roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATION
ORDINANCES IN SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE
NO: 4436-25
BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT
TO AMEND CHAPTERS 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325, 1326, 1327, AND 1328 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KETTERING REGARDING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Mr. Sullivan read the above ordinance and moved for approval. Mr. Scott seconded the motion.
Mr. Robillard, Planning & Development Director gave a brief description of the ordinance.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the ordinance was duly adopted.
RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11344-25
BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL
AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE KETTERING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS IN CASE NO. BZA-25-007 CONCERNING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 817 KENOSHA ROAD
Mr. Scott read the above resolution and moved for approval. Ms. Duvall seconded the motion.
Mr. Hamer, Law Director gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11345-25
BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH
AUTHORIZING BRYAN CHODKOWSKI TO SERVE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MIAMI VALLEY RESEARCH PARK ASSOCIATION
Ms. Duvall read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Suddith seconded the motion.
Mr. Greeson, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11346-25
BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MR. SULLIVAN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT AN OVI TASK FORCE GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Mr. Suddith read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.
Mr. Greeson, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11347-25
BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR 2025 LIVABLE AND AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES GRANT FUNDING THROUGH MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE DAYTON FOUNDATION
Mr. Sullivan read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Scott seconded the motion.
Mr. Greeson, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11348-25
BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATED QUOTES TO CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE WITHIN PARKS AND PARK RELATED FACILITIES
Mr. Scott read the above resolution and moved for approval. Ms. Duvall seconded the motion.
Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11349-25
BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION GRANT
Ms. Duvall read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Suddith seconded the motion
Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11350-25
BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MR. SULLIVAN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND A GRANT FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO HELP SUPPORT THE SENIOR SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Mr. Suddith read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.
Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11351-25
BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT
TO AMEND RESOLUTION 11232-25 REGARDING REPAIRS TO THE DRAINAGE TRENCH AROUND THE ZERO-DEPTH POOL AT THE ADVENTURE REEF WATER PARK
Mr. Sullivan read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Scott seconded the motion.
Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11352-25
BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH ATHERTON PLUMBING FOR REPLACEMENT OF PORTIONS OF EXISTING GAS PIPING AT ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTER
Mr. Scott read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Duvall seconded the motion.
Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11353-25
BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH
AUTHORIZING COMPLETION OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“ODOT”) PROJECT MOT-SR 835- 2.57, PID 116922, (ROADWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER LITTLE BEAVER CREEK NEAR RESEARCH BOULEVARD) WITHIN THE CITY OF KETTERING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ONE OR MORE RELATED CONTRACTS WITH ODOT
Ms. Duvall read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Suddith seconded the motion.
Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
A RESOLUTION
NO: 11354-25
BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MR. SULLIVAN
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, 2025
Mr. Suddith read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.
Mr. Greeson, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.
The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.
CERTIFICATIONS AND PETITIONS
MANAGER’S REPORT/COMMUNITY UPDATE
Mr. Greeson, City Manager updated Council on upcoming and community events.
- Blood Pressure Clinic Dates – October 15, 22 and 29 at the Kettering-Moraine Library.
- Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 – December 7. Individual appointments can be scheduled with Natalie Storms at 937-296-3356.
- Leaf Pick-up begins Monday, October 20 in District 1.
- Make A Difference Day – Saturday October 25 from 9 am to Noon.
- DEA Drug Takeback day on Saturday, October 25 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Kettering Police Department.
- Wag-O-Ween – Saturday, October 25 at 11 am – pet costume contest and more.
- Movie Night at Fraze Pavilion – Saturday, October 25 – doors open at 5:30 pm; Disney’s Halloweentown movie starts at 6:45 pm.
- Trick or Treat – Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 pm.
- Lead Safe Ohio Grant Program – to check for eligibility call 937-296-3308.
OTHER BUSINESS NOT ON WRITTEN AGENDA
Audience Participation (5 Minute Limit per Speaker)
Constance Myers, 809 Rockhill Avenue, Ms. Myers had a question regarding the affirmed resolution in regards to the chickens. She stated that she assumed that he has a right to appeal to Montgomery County and regardless if he does or does not appeal what is the time period going to be to remove the chickens from the property? Mr. Hamer answered that Mr. Combs has 30 days to appeal. Mayor Lehner remarked that council are still under a quasi-judicial role and are unable to comment further.
Emily Manrique, 2921 Blackhawk Road, commented that in last month two people, including a child, were hit while crossing the street in front of Fairmont High School. Just this morning a young boy was hit while crossing the road in front of Kettering Middle School (KMS). Ms. Manrique stated she has shared her concerns about student safety to KMS many times and with her council representative but have not seen any changes. It’s time Kettering takes citywide action to make walking to and from school safe for every child. Chief Protsman commented that the Police department is aware of the incidents at both the high school and middle school and it is a high priority for them. KPD will be working with the schools and talking to the Engineering department to see what measures we can take to try and keep the kids safe.
Ashlynn Witt, 1349 Melrose Avenue, Ms. Witt stated that she also wanted to comment on student safety and it is not just the high school or middle school it is all the schools. Her children cross Dorothy Lane every morning with an adult crossing guard who has put her body between cars and her children to make sure they are safe. There are simple and easy ways to make a crossing more pedestrian friendly: daylighting, bright paint that shows where you can and cannot put a car and where a person goes, bump outs to make crosswalks shorter distances and raised crosswalks. She would also like to see a police officer in all of our school zones. This is a problem to solve now.
Carol Galloway, 2025 Acorn Drive Ms. Galloway stated that she is the administrator for All Things Kettering a Facebook page. Surveys are done with their 3,400 members and 79% were opposed to any more apartments being developed in Kettering. Members would like to see other developments. Ms. Galloway also mentioned that she is glad that we are setting stricter rules on landscaping and yard maintenance; other items need to be addressed when it comes to property maintenance as a lot of homes in Kettering are being run down.
Tom Roberts, 2909 Cunnington Lane, Mr. Roberts stated that Jeff Phillips who resides at 2901 Cunnington Lane does not have trash service and uses other people’s trash cans at night when they are asleep. He also has 3 junk vehicles that were supposed to be removed last month and they are still at the house. He is not getting any answers. Mayor Lehner directed him to leave his information with the City Manager after the meeting.
Todd Combs, 817 Kenosha Road, Mr. Combs commented that he lives one street behind Stroop Road off of Ackerman and at the traffic light the sign states no turn on red; traffic still turns right down Ackerman to turn right on Kenosha and the cars are going too fast. Children have been almost hit trying to cross the road to get to the sidewalk. He would like to have a stop sign at Kenosha Road and Mengel Drive.
Ralph Haynes, 2949 East Cunnington Lane, Mr. Haynes commented he wanted to address the property at 2901 Cunnington Lane. He mentioned that we have ordinances in place and why can’t they be enforced; he understands that the property is in court but he would like to see some improvement on the cleanup of the property.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Fisher absent.
Mr. Sullivan reported:
- A community forum will be held at Van Buren Middle School to discuss the future of the facilities for the schools. The meeting runs from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Mr. Scott reported:
- Shred day at Kettering Business Park was a huge success, well done to the city staff who organized the event.
Ms. Duvall reported:
- Acknowledged 3 Kettering Leadership Academy participants in the audience: Matt Madges, Megan Moon and Jane Nesbit.
- Thanked city staff for a great government day at the KLA meeting.
- Make plans to attend the blood drive on Saturday, October 25 at Fire Headquarters.
Mr. Suddith reported:
- Hispanic Heritage Month art contest wraps us tomorrow and the Board of Community Relations will be meeting to pick winners. BCR is also the committee who recognized neighbors for the Good Neighbor Award tonight.
- Attended the Ohio Municipal League’s Annual Meeting in Columbus and was encouraged by a few things; we’re not the only city facing issues like property maintenance and how they are handling those and met with state representatives about the miniscule increase to the local government fund that goes to Ohio cities.
Mayor Lehner had no report.
There being no further business to come before this meeting of the Kettering City Council; Mayor Lehner adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
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PEGGY LEHNER, MAYOR
Amy J. Hayslip
Clerk of Council