Workshop Minutes 8-26-25

CITY OF KETTERING

CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP MINUTES

August 26, 2025

The Council of the City of Kettering, Ohio, met in a workshop session on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in the Deeds Conference Room, Kettering Government Center 3600 Shroyer Road. The meeting came to order at 6:00 p.m.

Council members present included Mayor Lehner, Vice Mayor Fisher, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Duvall, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Suddith.

Council members absent: None

Staff members present included City Manager Matt Greeson, Assistant City Manager Steve Bergstresser, Assistant City Manager Bryan Chodkowski, Law Director Ted Hamer, Communications and Engagement Manager Amanda Harold, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Bill Tschirhart, Planning and Development Director Tom Robillard and Clerk of Council Amy Hayslip.

Mr. Sterling Abernathy and Ms. Celeste Mitchell were also in attendance.

Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.

Strategic Plan Goal 6 Update (The Kettering Story)

Ms. Harold gave the presentation on the development of a Sustainability Plan encompassing the following goals included in the Strategic Plan.

6.1 Update and unify the City’s communications strategies and branding. Ms. Harold mentioned that we have partnered with U! Creative.

6.2 Develop a centralized communications team charged with leading citywide communication efforts. The communication team meets regularly and we have also partnered with the Sprout Social, a social media management tool.

6.3 Promote the Kettering brand and the community.

6.4 Enhance community engagement efforts. Ms. Harold mentioned that we have increased our social media engagement tenfold from 2024.

6.5 Develop a recognizable aesthetic to enhance Kettering’s visible identity and sense of place.

6.6 Update and implement a standard sign for all city facilities and parks.

Ms. Harold noted that once the city’s new branding is finalized, we can then move forward with the remaining goals.

Agenda Review

Mr. Greeson went over the Agenda and asked if there were any questions.

At 6:37 p.m., Vice Mayor Fisher made a motion to enter Executive Session under Section 121.06 (k) of the Codified Ordinances for the purpose of: Conference with Attorney; Procedural Matters; Economic Development; and Security Arrangements, seconded by Mr. Suddith. The motion passed unanimously upon roll call.

At 7:21 p.m., the Council exited Executive Session and went back on public record.

Mr. Hamer noted that United Healthcare, the City’s health insurance plan administrator, is requesting the City’s direction on whether to approve the Purdue Pharma LLP Amended Plan of Reorganization and to grant related shareholder releases on behalf of the City and its health insurance plan.

Is there a motion to approve the plan and the shareholder releases and authorize City staff to convey this approval to United Healthcare? Vice Mayor Fisher approved the motion, seconded by Mr. Suddith. The motion passed unanimously upon roll call.

The City Council Workshop Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

ATTEST:

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                                                                        PEGGY LEHNER, MAYOR

Amy J. Hayslip

Clerk of Council