Schwieterman has worked for the city more than 30 years serving as budget manager and assistant city manager before being named city manager in 2006. Last November, he signed a new four-year contract.
He has been recovering from his medical condition and it had been announced that he would resume his responsibilities upon his return, according to city officials. The nature of his illness has not been disclosed.
On Tuesday, he was handing his regular duties at the city council meeting which was held via teleconference due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Schwieterman thanked Assistant City Manager Steve Bergstresser, who served as acting city manager while he was on the mend and noted that he was glad to be back serving the city.
“I would like to thank and commend Steve Bergstresser for his leadership in his role as acting city manager and I would like to thank city council, the administration, and staff as well as the community for their support over the last several months.”
The city manager is coming back at a very trying time, as Kettering, like all other communities in the area are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
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He noted to council on Tuesday that city staff has been working to continue providing services to citizens as the city’s offices remain closed to the public. All parks, recreation and arts indoor facilities are closed through the end of April.
Schwieterman has scheduled a council workshop meeting for 11 a.m. on Monday, April 20 that will be held like all other open meetings during the pandemic - online.
Council members thanked Bergstresser for his work in serving as interim assistant city manager and welcomed Schwieterman back.
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Councilman Rob Scott said “it is great to see Mr. Schwieterman back in action.”
Mayor Patterson also welcomed the city manager back, while also saluting the community for coming together in a variety of ways to help combat the pandemic.
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