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As a part of the Annual Dinner's proceedings, the QVCOG is seeking to recognize a public servant(s) within a member community. To nominate a candidate please forward their name, background, and an example of their exemplary public service to Executive Director Conners via email (pconners@qvcog.org). Nominations will be accepted through September 28th.  The 2022 “Annual Dinner” will take place at the Edgeworth Club on Wednesday, October 5th. Marie Pelloni of the Pittsburgh Technology Council will be serving as the event’s keynote speaker. Additional details including the dinner menu, sponsorship, and registration information can be found below. Registration Information: Prospective attendees may access the registration form here. It is strongly encouraged that registration forms be completed digitally or scanned and sent via email to ensure a timely and accurate count for the event. Payment can be subsequently sent and must be in the form of a check (remit to Quaker Valley Council of Governments, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237). PayPal will not be accepted this year. Sponsorship Information: Prospective sponsors may access the registration form here. In order to ensure that a sponsor's advertisement(s) are included within the event program, etc. registration forms must be submitted by September 28th. Payment can be subsequently sent and must be in the form of a check (remit to Quaker Valley Council of Governments, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237). PayPal will not be accepted this year. All sponsors are provided with at least one complimentary admission into the event. The sponsorship table can be found below: $1,000 - Platinum: Hospitality Hour Sponsor, full-page Program advertisement; recognition at the event; signage and website listing (4 complimentary entries) $500 - Gold: Full page program advertisement; signage and website listing (2 complimentary entries) $250 - Silver: page program advertisement; event signage and website listing (1 complimentary entry) * Additional attendees will be charged the $75 registration fee (form here)  
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor has organized several educational Forums to be held in the next several weeks and welcomes residents of Quaker Valley Council of Government member communities to attend a Forum scheduled for Monday, October 3rd (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.). The event will take place at the Northland Public Library (300 Cumberland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237). County Controller O'Connor will share resources and general information with residents on the property appeals process. Additionally, the Forum will feature remarks, a brief educational program, and time for a question-and-answer component around the appeals process, residents’ rights, and how to navigate the appeals process when necessary. No registration is required and all are invited to attend. *The Forum is intended to be a resource and not legal advice.  The Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) application period is now open and will run through September 23, 2022. This Grant allows municipalities and councils of government (COGs) to carry out important economic development projects for current and future use. Administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC), these grants provide financial assistance to entities to facilitate economic development projects within Allegheny County. This Grant stream has no income requirement and all QCVOG member communities can apply! Eligible projects can be found below. A. Economic Development Projects: Projects that promote local economic activity and create and/or retain jobs; B. Infrastructure Development Projects: Projects that improve or create infrastructure; C. Job Training: Workforce development projects; D. Community Improvement Projects: Projects that improve or create civic, cultural, or recreational activities or facilities; E. Public Safety Projects: Projects that promote the safety of affected communities; F. Public Interest Projects: Projects that improve the quality of life in the affected communities; and G. Projects with a $150,000.00 project budget or greater. *Any member community which wishes to utilize the QVCOG for the application and administration of a project must submit necessary application materials no later than the end of business on September 21st.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a new round of grant funding to support the development of municipal recycling programs under section 902 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (Act 101) Important Info: - The application deadline is October 28, 2022, at 3 p.m. - Grant applications must be submitted online through the Commonwealth's Electronic Single Application web site, eGrants, at www.esa.dced.state.pa.us. - Municipalities are eligible for 90% funding of approved recycling program costs. - Municipalities considered financially distressed by the Department of Community and Economic Development under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act are eligible for 100% of approved costs. - No application requesting more than $350,000 in grant funding will be accepted. - Applicants must be in compliance with the provisions of Act 101 and the implementing regulations, the Department's Guidelines for Proper Management of Recyclable Materials, and any previous grant contract provisions to be eligible to receive grant funding. - Requirement for Preapplication Conference: Potential applicants must contact the appropriate Department regional planning and recycling coordinator to schedule a preapplication conference to discuss application requirements and program particulars. A list of these individuals is included at the end of this notice. Applications will be returned to municipalities that fail to schedule a preapplication conference. Grant preapplication forms are available from the Department's web site at www.dep.pa.gov (search term ''Recycling Grants Financial Assistance''). Contact Information: Southwest Region(Allegheny, Beaver, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland Counties) Department of Environmental Protection, Waste Management Program 400 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745 (412) 442-4000 Michael Celaschi, mcelaschi@pa.gov Bradley Cunningham, bcunningha@pa.gov Bill Jester, wijester@pa.gov
On February 16, 2022 the QVCOG Board of Delegates appointed the firm Case Sabatini to perform the 2021 Audit. The annual audit is a requirement due to the QVCOG’s involvement with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. On July 17th the Board unanimously approved the 2021 Audit as presented. A copy of the financial report can be found below:
Date & Time: August 17, 2022 -7:00 p.m. Location: Sewickley Borough 601 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82785587129?pwd=L2tMVmF3dmMwV1ZvbklIbjI2NnR0UT09
This summer, the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) brought Ms. Anna Richard on board through Local Government Academy’s 2022 Municipal Intern Program. Anna is a rising senior at Washington and Jefferson College studying political science with a public policy minor and a concentration in conflict and resolution studies. Throughout the internship, Anna experienced the multifaceted nature of local government and engaged with the 15 QVCOG member municipalities as well as the existing Councils of Governments in Allegheny County. Anna also participated in a number of local government activities, including code enforcement/ zoning, solid waste and recycling administration, tours of local sewage treatment plants, WM recycling center tours, engagement with solicitors, and Community Development Block Grant administration.
Anna’s capstone project began with her creating and administering a survey for the Allegheny County InterCOG Council, which is a collaboration of COGs within the Allegheny County area. The survey collected information concerning the COG’s programs and services and gauged their successes and shortcomings. Additionally, the survey collected practical solutions to common problems facing the municipalities in the county. The second step of Anna’s project was to create an additional survey out of the data from her initial COG questionnaire and administer the survey to the QVCOG communities. Ultimately, Anna’s work will help evolve the QVCOG’s programs, services, and overall structure to better benefit our member municipalities. In addition to the survey, Anna was also tasked with increasing engagement (both in person and digitally) with all member communities and their residents. In an effort to boost visibility, Anna created an interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) map of community locations, such as community centers, libraries, schools, and municipal buildings. Further engagement efforts included constructing informational graphics, managing the QVCOG’s website and Facebook Page, and reaching out to community partners. These efforts amplify the QVCOG’s presence and enhance the organization's connection to the community. The QVCOG Annual Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at the Edgeworth Club. Additional information can be found below. Further information regarding the Annual Dinner will be distributed at a later date.  Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - 7:00 p.m at Sewickley Public Library - 500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83573995144?pwd=YzcwaFlUdUFRRy9HWGpiWVdLTW8wZz09
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