Minutes 12-9-25

KETTERING CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

December 9, 2025

The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in regular session on Tuesday, December 9, 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, Fisher, Sullivan, Scott, Duvall and Suddith

Council Members Absent:

Total Members Present: Six (6)

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

December 2, 2025 – Council Meeting & Workshop Minutes

Vice Mayor Fisher reported that she reviewed the above minutes and moved the minutes be approved. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion and there being six (6) yea votes, and no (0) nay votes for the December 2, 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 – Christmas Day Gathering at Lathrem Senior Center

Volunteer Administrator Lindsey Curry gave a short presentation about the Christmas Day Gathering at the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center. This is the third year that the event will be held from 11:30 am to 1:00 p.m. This location provides plenty of access to parking and is also on the RTA Route 28 bus line. In addition to a hot meal and sweet treats, we will feature holiday music, activities for all ages and a visit from Santa Claus. Ms. Curry thanked our community sponsors Day Air Credit Union, One Lincoln Park, GFS and dozens of volunteers who assist with the event. She wished everyone a happy holiday season.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATION

ORDINANCES IN SECOND READING

AN ORDINANCE

NO: 4439-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

TO ENACT SECTION 660.21 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS IN URBAN SETTING DESIGNATION AREAS

Mrs. Fisher read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.

Mr. Hamer, Law Director gave a brief description of the resolution.

The following votes were recorded: Mrs. Fisher, Yea; Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being six (6) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the ordinance was duly adopted.

AN ORDINANCE

NO: 4440-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT

TO PROVIDE FOR THE TABLE OF ORGANIZATION, POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN, COMPENSATION PLAN AND PAY SCHEDULES, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CONDITIONS OF WORK AND SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF KETTERING, OHIO, AND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 4416-24

Mr. Sullivan read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Scott seconded the motion.

Mrs. Smith, Human Resource Director gave a brief description of the resolution.

RESOLUTIONS

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11382-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DESIGNATE A HOUSING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF KETTERING

Mr. Scott read the above resolution and moved for approval. Ms. Duvall seconded the motion.

Mr. Chodkowski, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11383-25

BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A ROBOTIC TOTAL STATION FROM PRECISION LASER & INSTRUMENT, INC

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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11384-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MRS. FISHER

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND/OR USE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATED QUOTES TO CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Mr. Suddith read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mrs. Fisher seconded the motion.

Mr. Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11385-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND A GRANT FROM THE DEL MAR HEALTHCARE FUND OF THE DAYTON FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF THE MVRPC INSTITUTE FOR LIVABLE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES

Mrs. Fisher 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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11386-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ACCEPT AND EXPEND A SAFETY INTERVENTION GRANT FROM THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11387-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

AUTHORIZING A PAY INCREASE FOR CLERK OF COUNCIL AMY J. HAYSLIP

Mr. Scott read the above resolution and moved for approval. Ms. Duvall seconded the motion.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11388-25

BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH

AUTHORIZING A PAY INCREASE FOR CITY MANAGER MATTHEW H. GREESON

Ms. Duvall read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Suddith seconded the motion.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11389-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MRS. FISHER

DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO COMMIT AN ADDITIONAL $500,000.00 OF THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO BE EXPENDED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

Mrs. Fisher read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.

Mr. Chodkowski, Assistant City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11390-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A PRIORITY DRONE FROM THE KETTERING POLICE FOUNDATION FOR USE BY THE KETTERING POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Fisher read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Sullivan seconded the motion.

Mr. Greeson, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11391-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO MAKE A $15,000.00 CONTRIBUTION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL PROJECT

Mr. Sullivan read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Scott seconded the motion.

Mr. Greeson gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11392-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH MED INVESTORS DEVELOPMENT LLC, DBA ONE TO ONE HEALTH FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Mr. Scott read the above resolution and moved for approval. Ms. Duvall seconded the motion.

Mrs. Smith, Human Resource Director gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11393-25

BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH

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

Ms. Duvall read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mr. Suddith seconded the motion.

Mr. Greeson gave a brief description of the resolution.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11394-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MRS. FISHER

TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF KETTERING, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026

Mr. Suddith read the above resolution and moved for approval. Mrs. Fisher seconded the motion.

Mr. Greeson, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.

The following votes were recorded: Mrs. Fisher, Yea; Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mr. Scott, No; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being five (5) Yea votes and one (1) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution was duly adopted.

ORDINANCES IN FIRST READING

CERTIFICATIONS AND PETITIONS

MANAGER’S REPORT/COMMUNITY UPDATE

Mr. Greeson, City Manager updated Council on upcoming and community events.

City Administrative Offices will be closed on December 24 and December 25. Rumpke collection will be delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday customers.
City Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the New Year’s holiday. Rumpke collected will delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday customers.

OTHER BUSINESS NOT ON WRITTEN AGENDA

PROCLAMATIONS

Jacque Fisher Day – Mr. Suddith read the proclamation. Vice Mayor Fisher accepted the proclamation and commented that the previous City Council were her role models as they walked the talk, were united in front, always professional and had high participation in everything. Mrs. Fisher thanked the current City Council for working hard and being very dedicated to our city. She also thanked city staff. She thanked her husband for his unconditional support and mentioned that she will still be involved working as a military liaison for the city and continuing with both the Kettering Volunteer Advisory Council and the Kettering Sister Cities committee and will continue to work with our working poor in the city. Unlike the penny, she is not going away.

Peggy Lehner Day – Mr. Suddith read the proclamation. Mayor Lehner accepted the proclamation and commented that first she would like to thank Jacque for being Vice Mayor for the last four years and appreciated her willingness to step forward and stand in for her when she couldn’t be there. Mayor Lehner thanked her family that were in attendance, her husband Jim and sons Paul and Mike and mentioned her three other children. City staff is terrific and we’re seeing people with 30 and 35 years retiring this last year. She has enjoyed working with Mark Schwieterman as well as Matt Greeson for the last couple of years, we are blessed with so many high quality staff at the city. Mayor Lehner mentioned State Representative Andrea White and Sandra Brasington representing the Governor’s office. Mayor Lehner commented that she is proud of the work that was done starting with her very first term on City Council and that was to create a Senior Services Coordinator position to help the frail and elderly in our community. Mayor Lehner also commented to the current City Council and those who are new to City Council that you have an opportunity to make a real difference. Mayor Lehner thanked the community for the opportunity to serve them.

Sandra Brasington, Western Ohio Regional Liaison for Governor Mike DeWine read a proclamation for both Mayor Lehner and Vice Mayor Fisher.

Ohio State Representative Andrea White who represent Ohio’s 36^th house district gave remarks and gave a proclamation for both Mayor Lehner and Vice Mayor Fisher.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Sullivan reported:

Thanked Law Director Ted Hamer for his professionalism and guidance for the last two years and congratulations on your retirement.
Thanked Jacque Fisher for her service and he admires the passion and fire she has about doing what’s right for our residents. Thanked her for being a mentor to him.
Thanked Mayor Lehner for caring so deeply about the city and for her service.

Mr. Scott reported:

Thanked Mr. Hamer for his service to the city and will miss his dry humor and patience in explaining legal matters to council.
Thanked Mayor Lehner for coming back to council to serve as Mayor and has learned a lot about how to deal with people.
Thanked Jacque Fisher for passion for the causes she holds dear and is happy to have gained a friend in her.

Ms. Duvall reported:

Mentioned to both Vice Mayor Fisher and Mayor Lehner that when they were both first elected that at a Council Retreat, Bruce Duke said “we lead for today, but we innovate for our children and grandchildren.” You have both done that and you both can leave your seats knowing you have made a difference, your innovation and your leadership.
Plans to send Mayor Lehner a Kettering Leadership Academy application, since she is going to have some free time.
Thanked Mr. Hamer for his sense of humor and his guidance in the right direction, which shows in the way the city is perceived in the community and the region.

Mr. Suddith reported:

He met Vice Mayor Fisher at a Leadership Dayton class fifteen years ago. He appreciates her impact of her work at the base before she retired and dedicated all of her time helping the underserved in our community and the veteran community. Thankful that she will represent the city with the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association.
Mayor Lehner has been an invaluable mentor and appreciate her agreement for her counsel for the months and years to come. Thankful for her friendship and service to our city.

There being no further business to come before this meeting of the Kettering City Council; Mayor Lehner adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:48 p.m.

ATTEST:

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PEGGY LEHNER, MAYOR

Amy J. Hayslip

Clerk of Council