Minutes 9-23-25

KETTERING CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

September 23, 2025

The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in regular session on Tuesday, September 23, 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

September 9, 2025 – Council Meeting & Workshop Minutes

Mrs. 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 September 9, 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 – Neighborhood Pride Awards

A video was shown of all of the winners and their properties. Lindsey Curry, Volunteer Administrator along with Mayor Lehner gave certificates to the winners that were in attendance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATION

ORDINANCES IN SECOND READING

AN ORDINANCE

NO: 4435-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

TO AMEND THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP AND THE TRAFFIC CONTROL FILE OF THE CITY OF KETTERING REGARDING LINCOLN PARK BOULEVARD AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1(F), (G), AND (H) OF ORDINANCE NO. 3138-84 AND SECTION 1(D) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1775-68

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

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

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.

RESOLUTIONS

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11336-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF AN INFLATABLE MOVIE SCREEN AND RELATED APPURTENANCES FROM THE KETTERING PARKS 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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11337-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

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

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

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11338-25

BY: MS. DUVALL AND MR. SUDDITH

DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF REPAIRING CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVE APPROACHES ON VARIOUS STREETS AS PART OF THE DISPLAY LANE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NUMBER 02-293)

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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11339-25

BY: MR. SUDDITH AND MRS. FISHER

DECLARING THE NECESSITY OF REPAIRING CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND DRIVE APPROACHES ON VARIOUS STREETS AS PART OF THE PARKLAWN DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NUMBER 02-228A)

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.

A RESOLUTION

NO: 11340-25

BY: MRS. FISHER AND MR. SULLIVAN

AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE GOVERNMENT CENTER WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CITY PROJECT NUMBER 01-108L)

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: 11341-25

BY: MR. SULLIVAN AND MR. SCOTT

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO USE COMPETITIVE BARGAINING AND NEGOTIATED QUOTES TO CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF MAST ARM POLES AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY LINE AND STRAIGHT ARROW ROADS (CITY PROJECT NO. 02-100)

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: 11342-25

BY: MR. SCOTT AND MS. DUVALL

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH PLACER LABS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE SERVICES

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: 11343-25

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, City Manager gave a brief description of the resolution.

ORDINANCES IN FIRST READING

AN ORDINANCE

BY: MR. SUDDITH

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. Suddith read the above ordinance.

Mr. Robillard, Planning & Development Director gave a brief description of the ordinance.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PETITIONS

MANAGER’S REPORT/COMMUNITY UPDATE

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

2025 Hispanic Heritage Art and Poster Contest for kindergarten through 12^th Submission deadline is October 10, 2025.
Fall Into Fitness – September 22 – 28; pass members can bring a friend to try a class for FREE.
Little Beaver Creek Clean-up Saturday, September 27 from 8 to 11 am.
Shred Day & Recycling Event, October 11 from 9 a.m. to noon, new location at 950 Forrer Blvd.
Blood Pressure Clinic Dates – October 1, 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.
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)

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS

Vice Mayor Fisher reported:

Celebrated the Air Force’s 78^th birthday on September 18^th.
Has spent the past couple weeks visiting the soccer fields and thanked the volunteer coaches for helping to teach our youth.
Attended the Officer of the Year Ceremony put on by Kiwanis, congratulations to Officer John McCoy.

Mr. Sullivan reported:

Mentioned upcoming Shred Day and Little Beavercreek cleanup which he tied into sustainability and he attended EcoFest, which continues to grow each year.
Thanked Dawn Kirchner for her efforts to help the City be more sustainable at the Employee Picnic where around 200 employees only produced one bag of trash.
Applauded the Neighborhood Pride winners for helping to keep Kettering beautiful and the city for doing the same by demolishing blighted properties.
Encouraged residents to learn more about the future plans of the Kettering City Schools

Mr. Scott reported:

Agreed with Shane regarding EcoFest getting bigger and better each year.
Elaborated about tearing down structures within the city to build back up better.
Attended the Fairmont vs. Centerville football game where Fairmont won Spirit Chain.

Ms. Duvall reported:

Advocated for a dog park and for utilizing our newly donated large movie screen to be utilized for a drive in style movie one night.
Was interviewed by students at Greenmont Elementary School for their Student Ambassador Program.
Kettering Leadership Academy had their two day retreat. They changed it up for the first time this year where the first day was at Cox Arboretum and the second day was at Camp Joy.
The Board of the Kettering Backpack Program is providing an annual scholarship for one spot in the Kettering Leadership Academy in honor of Bonnie Pittl.

Mr. Suddith reported:

Shared memories of his time with the Kettering Leadership Academy and his time at Camp Joy from 21 years ago.
Reemphasized Hispanic Heritage Month and the art contest.
Shared about the work done on the Oak Knoll War Memorial at Community Golf Course completed by Boy Scout Troop 193 in partnership with Kettering Custom Masonry.
Acknowledged the loss and wanted to honor John North, resident of Kettering and President of the Better Business Bureau since 2007.

Mayor Lehner reported:

Thanked Council for all of their hard work and for attending all of these community events.
Mentioned the Human Service Levy that will be on the ballot in November.

There being no further business to come before this meeting of the Kettering City Council; Mayor Lehner adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8:49 p.m.

ATTEST:

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PEGGY LEHNER, MAYOR

Amy J. Hayslip

Clerk of Council