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Ross Township hires and swears in Robert John Gart III as police chief
Summary
Ross Township trustees voted to hire Robert John Gart III as police chief effective Sept. 9, 2024, at an annual salary of $84,000 with scheduled $5,000 step increases after six and 12 months; Judge Jennifer mle fresh administered the oath at the meeting.
Ross Township’s board of trustees voted to hire Robert John Gart III as the township’s new chief of police, effective Sept. 9, 2024. The motion (24-19) passed on a roll-call vote. The board then had Judge Jennifer mle fresh administer the oath of office.
The trustees approved Gart’s starting annual salary of $84,000 with a $5,000 increase contingent on successful completion of a six-month probationary period and an additional $5,000 increase after a favorable review at 12 months. The hiring motion was presented by the board and seconded; roll-call votes recorded Trustee Bow, Trustee Young and Trustee mcgurran voting yes.
President mcaren introduced Gart to the meeting and invited his family forward for photos and remarks; Judge Jennifer mle fresh carried out the swearing-in. Gart offered brief remarks and family members joined board members for photos.
The motion to appoint Gart referenced the township’s current staffing summary and pay-rate resolution as the basis for salary and step provisions. The appointment completes the board’s hiring process for the police-chief position; no further conditions or contingencies were announced at the meeting.
The trustees took no other personnel votes during the remainder of the meeting. The board then proceeded with other agenda items including bids on township-owned parcels and financial reports from the fiscal officer.
