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Minutes 7-22-25

KETTERING CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

July 22, 2025

The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 22, 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, Hall, Scott, and Suddith

Council Members Absent:                  Fisher, Duvall

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 and Ms. Duvall had excused absences.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 8, 2025 – Council Meeting & Workshop Minutes

Mr. Sullivan reported that he reviewed the above minutes and moved the minutes be approved.  Mrs. Hall seconded the motion and there being five (5) yea votes and no (0) nay votes for the July 8, 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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATION

ORDINANCES IN SECOND READING

AN ORDINANCE

NO: 4430-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MRS. HALL

TO REZONE 2325 WILMINGTON PIKE FOR O-OFFICE DISTRICT TO BP-BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT (PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NO. PC 25-003)

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

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

The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

RESOLUTIONS

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11300-25

BY: MRS. HALL AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION FOR THE SOUTHERN BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND THE WILMINGTON PIKE RESURFACING PROJECT

Mrs. Hall 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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11301-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MR. SUDDITH

AUTHORIZING AN EXPANDED SCOPE OF SERVICES UNDER THE AGREEMENT WITH VOLKERT, INC.

Mr. Scott 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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11302-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATED QUOTES TO CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN WATER SERVICE TO THE NORTH BUILDING AND WATER VALVES LOCATED AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER, AND SEPARATION OF THE DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AND FIRE LINE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OCCUPIED SPACES WITHIN BUILDING 46

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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11303-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MRS. HALL

TO AMEND RESOLUTION 11203-25 REGARDING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A LARGER EQUIPMENT TRAILER FOR THE STREETS DEPARTMENT

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

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

The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11304-25

BY: MRS. HALL AND MR. SCOTT

TO AMEND RESOLUTION 11203-25 REGARDING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASED AMOUNT FOR PURCHASE OF A CREW CAB TRUCK FOR THE PARKS MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Hall 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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11305-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MR. SUDDITH

TO AMEND RESOLUTION 11270-25 REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS AND INSTALLATION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT POLEN FARM

Mr. Scott 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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11306-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OHIO DIVISION OF EMS

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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11307-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MRS. HALL

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISPOSE OF A RETIRED 2010 SUTPHEN SHIELD FIRE ENGINE

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

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

The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11308-25

BY: MRS. HALL AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH ADVANTAGE POLICE SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMTAC NIB HEADSETS AND ADAPTORS FOR THE TACTICAL CRIME SUPPRESSION UNIT

Mrs. Hall 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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11309-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MR. SUDDITH

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTE THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS TO ENABLE THE CITY TO RECEIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

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

Mr. Robillard, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief description of the resolution.

The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11310-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MRS. HALL

DECLARING AS SURPLUS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO SELL APPROXIMATELY THREE ACRES OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ALONG EAST DAVID ROAD AND TO PURCHASE THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2600 WILMINGTON PIKE

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

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

The following votes were recorded: Mr. Sullivan, Abstain; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Mr. Suddith Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being four (4) Yea votes, one (1) Abstain (Sullivan) and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11311-25

BY: MRS. HALL AND MR. SCOTT

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

Mrs. Hall 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; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, 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 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.

  • Community Hot Dog Roasts on July 24 and July 29.
  • Bacon Fest at the Fraze on August 2.
  • Optimist Kids Day in the Park at Delco on August 2.
  • Art on the Commons August 10.
  • Good neighbor award nominations are being accepted until August 31.
  • Blood pressure clinic dates through September, July 23 and 30 left in July.
  • Vacation house checks provided by KPD.
  • Information on having a block party can be found on ketteringoh.org or by calling the Engineering Department at 937-296-2436.
  • Neighborhood Pride Awards nominations are now being accepted online with a deadline of August 1.

OTHER BUSINESS NOT ON WRITTEN AGENDA

Audience Participation (5 Minute Limit per Speaker)

Keith Locker, 1627 Willamet Drive. Mr. Locker commented that he has lived in there for 32 years and the house next door has been a rental property for 20 years. Mr. Locker commented that he has contacted Planning and Development and the property manager and nothing has been done regarding his complaints about the neighboring property for at least two months. Mr. Locker offered up a folder with evidence of the ongoing issues to Mayor and Council. Mr. Greeson asked for the address of the property, 1625 Willamet Drive. Handouts will be reviewed and Mayor commented that someone will be reaching out regarding the property.

Cindy Garner with Clothes That Work, 2824 Wilmington Pike. Ms. Garner is the Executive Director of Clothes that work. She then provided a brief history of Clothes That Work and their progression over the years that has included merchandise, services offered and individuals served. Ms. Garner wanted to thank the City of Kettering and to invite them to the ribbon cutting scheduled on August 5 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Lehner thanked Cindy and commended Clothes That Work and their mission helped her household clean out their closets.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Vice Mayor Fisher was absent.

Mr. Sullivan reported:

  • His girls swim for the Marinole swim team and they finished second to last for the first time in many years.
  • As a teacher for Fairmont, he encourages residents to shop local for school supplies and clothes.

Mrs. Hall had no report.

  • Pointed out that City of Kettering has a crime rate that is 37% below the national average and violent crime is 86% below the national rate. Believes this is a result of great police, good partnership with residents, and events like National Night Out.

Mr. Scott reported:

  • He wanted to express his agreement with Mr. Sullivan on shopping local and Mrs. Hall about our fine Police Department.

Ms. Duvall was absent.

Mr. Suddith reported:

  • Board of Community Relations met to prepare for upcoming events such as Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15 and Good Neighbor Award submissions.
  • Welcomed Clothes That Work. He has experienced their work first hand by watching others go through their process from start to finish and the effect it has months after.

Mayor Lehner reported:

  • Wanted to give a special boost to the Kids Day in the Park. Encouraged people to take their kids and grandkids.
  • Reminded everyone how important it is to make sure kids are attending school.

There being no further business to come before this meeting of the Kettering City Council; Mayor Lehner adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:17 p.m.

ATTEST:

______________________________

PEGGY LEHNER, MAYOR

Amy J. Hayslip

Clerk of Council

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