It was moved by Mrs. Jackson and seconded by Mrs. Turben that Mr. Duncan be reappointed as Mayor and Mr. Byington be reappointed as Vice Mayor.
Mrs. Smiddy asked Ms. Stacel to call the roll.
Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:
Mayor Duncan continued with the meeting.
Mrs. Jackson advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the December 1, 2025, regular session and work session, and December 2, 2025 executive session. Mrs. Jackson reported that she found the minutes to be correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Jackson and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously, and it was so ordered.
STATUS REPORTS
Council Committee Assignments – Mayor Duncan explained that City Council members are assigned to several council committees, each consisting of two members who meet as needed to discuss various topics. The committee assignments are as follows:
| Court Liaison | Sam Dorf, Chair Healy Jackson |
| Finance | Steve Byington, Chair William Duncan |
| Law and Minutes | Sam Dorf, Chair Healy Jackson |
| Planning and Zoning | Steve Byington, Chair Healy Jackson |
| Public Properties | Leigh Turben, Chair Sam Dorf |
| Public Utilities/Waterworks/Sewer | Leigh Turben, Chair Sam Dorf |
| Safety and Traffic | Healy Jackson, Chair Leigh Turben |
| Streets and Alleys | Healy Jackson, Chair Sam Dorf |
| Community Relations/Promotion & Appointments | William Duncan, Chair Steve Byington |
| Business Districts’ Liaison | Leigh Turben, Chair Healy Jackson |
| Regional Agencies - Council Representation | |
| Miami Valley Communications Council | Healy Jackson Leigh Turben, Alternate |
| Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and Transportation Committee |
Steve Byington Sam Dorf, Alternate |
| EMA Regional Advisory Council | William Duncan Katie Smiddy, Alternate |
| First Suburbs Consortium | Steve Byington Katie Smiddy Leigh Turben, Alternate |
| Boards, Commissions and Citizen Ad Hoc Committees | |
| Planning Commission | Steve Byington |
| Beautification Committee | Steve Byington |
| Sister City | Leigh Turben |
| Historical Society | Healy Jackson |
Note: The Mayor also serves as ex-officio member of each Council committee.
It was moved by Mayor Duncan and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the aforementioned appointments be confirmed. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.