BCI Investigation Closed: The Ross Township Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that BCI has completed their investigation. The Board felt it was necessary to initiate this inquiry with a fair and impartial party. For the purpose of openness and transparency, we wanted the residents of Ross Township to be confident that their precious tax dollars are being spent and overseen, wisely. The findings of BCI and the Butler County Prosecutors office are that there is no evidence of any wrong doing and the case is closed.   In the words of  Butler County Prosecutor, Mike Gmoser,  quote   “This is a tempest in a teapot. The investigation is over. Case closed.”   Any recommendations from the BCI investigation will be given the strongest possible consideration so that moving forward, we, along with the Fiscal Officer, the Township Administrator and the department heads can keep Ross Township a great place to live and work.

Posted on , by Laurie Kile

Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation Issues on the November 7, 2023 Ballot

The Ross Township Board of Trustees has decided to place energy aggregation issues on the November 7, 2023 ballot. Volatile energy pricing and instability in the market have necessitated action by the Ross Township Board of Trustees. The Board is committed to finding ways to stabilize utility costs for residents in this uncertain market. Energy aggregation is a tool that local governments can use to give residents another option. 

Two separate issues will be placed on the ballot. One issue is for Natural Gas (Issue 11) and one issue is for Electric (Issue 10). If these issues pass, Ross Township will register to become a certified aggregator with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. This will allow township officials to negotiate utility rates for the gas and electric use for residents and small businesses. 

The Ross Township Board of Trustees has chosen Energy Alliances Inc. as a consultant. They will assist with certification for the township, the management of the program, negotiate rates from energy suppliers and maintain a level of customer service for Ross Township residents.

For additional information please go to https://energyalliances.com/ross-township-butler or call Energy Alliances Inc. at (513) 794-5555.