Minutes 8-12-25

KETTERING CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

August 12, 2025

The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in regular session on Tuesday, August 12, 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, Hall, Scott, Duvall and Suddith

Council Members Absent:

Total Members Present: Seven (7)

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

July 22, 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 six (6) yea votes, one (1) abstain (Ms. Duvall) and no (0) nay votes for the July 22, 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

RESOLUTIONS

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11312-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A 2025 COMMUNITY SAFETY GRANT FROM CENTERPOINT ENERGY

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.

The following votes were recorded: Mrs. Fisher, Yea; Mr. Sullivan, Yea; Mrs. Hall, Yea; Mr. Scott, Yea; Ms. Duvall, Yea; Mr. Suddith, Yea; Mayor Lehner, Yea. There being seven (7) Yea votes and no (0) Nay votes, the motion was declared carried and the resolution duly adopted.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11313-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MRS. HALL

ACCEPTING THE NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE PHARMA L.P. AND THE SACKLER PARTIES AS NEGOTIATED THROUGH THE ONE OHIO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND APPROVING THE THIRTEENTH AMENDED JOINT CHAPTER 11 PLAN OF REORGANIZATION OF PURDUE PHARMA L.P. AND ITS AFFILIATED DEBTORS

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

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

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11314-25

BY: MRS. HALL AND MR. SCOTT

RATIFYING A CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS

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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11315-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T.E.C. ENGINEERING, INC.

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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11316-25

BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH

TO DECLARE THE NECESSITY AND INTENTION OF ACQUIRING CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS IN PROJECT PARCELS 7-WD AND 7-T OF THE MARSHALL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NUMBER 02-120I, ODOT MOT– MARSHALL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PID 116891)

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: 11317-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MRS. FISHER

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATED QUOTES TO CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CARPET AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE KETTERING MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING

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: 11318-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR REVITALIZATIONS OF THE DWIGHT L. BARNES BUILDING

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: 11319-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MRS. HALL

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION PROGRAM AND HEALTHY HOMES GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

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

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

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11320-25

BY: MRS. HALL AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATED QUOTES TO CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 3916 WILMINGTON PIKE, 2050 EAST STROOP ROAD AND 2335 SOUTH SMITHVILLE ROAD

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

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

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11321-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED CITY OF KETTERING HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES

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

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

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11322-25

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

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

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

ORDINANCES IN FIRST READING

AN ORDINANCE

BY: MR. SUDDITH

AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4254-15 TO EXTEND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY WILL BE A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND EXEMPT FROM REAL PROPERTY TAXATION, THE OWNERS THEREOF WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAKE SERVICE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES, EXPANDING THE LIST OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE PAID FOR WITH SUCH SERVICE PAYMENTS, AND PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THOSE SERVICE PAYMENTS RECEIVED TO THE KETTERING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mr. Suddith read the above resolution.

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

CERTIFICATIONS AND PETITIONS

Mrs. Hayslip read the certification.

MANAGER’S REPORT/COMMUNITY UPDATE

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

Good neighbor award nominations are being accepted until August 31.
Blood pressure clinic dates through September, July 23 and 30 left in July.
EcoFEST 2025, September 20 from 11:00-3:00.
Shred Day & Recycling Event, October 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, new location at 950 Forrer Blvd.

Mr. Greeson thanks Council Member Hall, on behalf of the staff for her service to the City of Kettering and he wanted to thank her for being on the council that brought him to Kettering. He appreciates it. Best Wishes.

Change in Agenda

Mrs. Fisher made a motion to move the Proclamation earlier on the agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Sullivan and passed by a roll call vote.

Proclamation – Jyl Hall Day

Mayor Lehner commented that Mrs. Hall is resigning tonight as her family is moving to Kentucky.

Mayor Lehner then read the proclamation and presented it to Mrs. Hall.

Mrs. Hall thanked Mayor and City Council for the Proclamation.

Mrs. Hall thanked her follow council members, city staff, and most of all the people in Kettering because they elected her and entrusted her with the privilege of representing them. She commented that it has been an honor to serve her hometown and the knowledge she received of how a very well-run city operates. She is proud of the work that was done together in housing, transportation, building infrastructure, caring for kids through Partners for Healthy Youth and the summer feeding program. She is grateful for the opportunities that being on council afforded her such as Welcome Dayton where she worked in welcoming refugees and immigrants including Ukraine immigrants in the Kettering Community. She is grateful to have served under strong female leadership and to learn from successful women with Mayor Lehner and Vice Mayor Fisher. She then thanked each member of council with a sentiment. She thanked the residents for the opportunity to serve and Kettering will always be home to her and that she’ll carry these years and what she learned wherever she goes.

OTHER BUSINESS NOT ON WRITTEN AGENDA

Audience Participation (5 Minute Limit per Speaker)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Vice Mayor Fisher reported:

Thanked Employee Council for a great event at Adventure Reef.
Thanked the Arts Council for a fantastic Art on the Commons.
Attended First Suburbs in Centerville at the newly remodeled Benham’s Grove.
Gave heartfelt appreciation to Jyl for her time and service to the community.

Mr. Sullivan reported:

Attended the grand opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing classroom at Fairmont High School. Excited to see local business leaders like Millat Industries and Dayton Reliable Tool.
School starts Thursday for Kettering City Schools, get kids to bed early and give them a good breakfast.
Happy Jyl Hall Day. Thanked Jyl for her kindness to him and Mr. Suddith when they started on council and thanked her for her service.

Mr. Scott reported:

Dorwood Optimists Annual Kids Day in the Park was on August 2 and had 412 kids attend.
Shop Kettering and our local merchants for your school supplies and clothes.
Thanked Mrs. Hall for her service to the city and told her that her passion for the things you hold dear are extremely commendable. Don’t ever lose that.

Ms. Duvall reported:

Campaigned with Mrs. Hall and was inspired by how deeply she cares and how the struggles of other people matters to Mrs. Hall. She will miss her.

Mr. Suddith reported:

Congratulated KPD for a fantastic National Night Out on August 5. He had the pleasure to introduce Colonel Richards and the Air Force Band of Flight.
Attends the Ohio State Fair every year and checks out the food submitted for contests. Gave a shout out to Kettering resident Kerry Carlos for winning Best of Show and her first place win in the two crust fruit (blueberry) pie contest.
Attended the annual employee picnic at Reynolds and Reynolds and what an asset they are to our community and their employees and their philanthropy.
Hispanic Heritage Month starts mid-September and BCR is hosting an annual art contest.
Spent time with Dexa owner Beth Flippo the drone express company and Kettering’s TJ Chumps will deliver to your door via drone.
He and Mr. Sullivan made a pledge to Bruce Duke to carry on the mantle of his passions of Art and Art in Public Places as well as the parks program. He pledged to Mrs. Hall that he would carry the mantle for Welcome Dayton and continue to work with refugees and immigrants in our community. He will continue his work with East Africans, specifically Rwanda, Congalles and Ugandans. He will do this work for Mrs. Hall

Mayor Lehner reported:

On the first day of school let’s make sure we will have 100% attendance.
Commented on the Barnes School redevelopment and how it is going to be an exciting project that really changes the community.

There being no further business to come before this meeting of the Kettering City Council; Mayor Lehner adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:28 p.m.

ATTEST:

______________________________

PEGGY LEHNER, MAYOR

Amy J. Hayslip

Clerk of Council