The QVCOG has launched a Pilot Glass Recycling Program for our fifteen member communities. The site opened on Saturday, March 12th and is located at Sewickley Borough's Riverfront Park (300 Chadwick St, Sewickley, PA 15143). Users are invited to use the site free of charge. The QVCOG anticipates that this Pilot Program will last approximately 3 months to evaluate the viability of the program. This Pilot Program is being funded through the QVCOG's joint recycling fund. At the Pilot Program's conclusion the QVCOG will evaluate the feasibility of establishing a second location (to be determined) as well as a shared cost structure based on each participating municipality's population. The Rules and Regulations for the program can be found below:
![]() During the February 16, 2022 Regular Board of Delegates Meeting, Mr. Scott Grant of Case Sabatini presented a brief summary of the annual audit for Fiscal Year 2020. The Board of Delegates unanimously approved the 2020 Audit as presented below. The Board also Unanimously awarded the 2021 Audit Contract to Case Sabatini. ![]()
![]() Grants Training in Allison Park, PA - April 7-8, 2022 Limited seats in this in-person grants training Allegheny County Police Training Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Allison Park, April 7-8, 2022. This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find the funding sources and write winning grant proposals. Click here for full event details. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Tuition for Quaker Valley COG members and their staff is $425 and includes everything: two days of terrific instruction, workbook, and access to our Alumni Forum that's packed full of tools, helpful discussions and more than 200 sample grant proposals. Please use the discount code "ASSN" to receive this $30 discount at the time of registration. All health and safety guidelines will be followed. Class enrollment is limited to ensure proper distancing. Online reservations are necessary. More information including learning objectives, class location, graduate testimonials and online registration is available here. Contacts: Janet Darling Grant Writing USA 888.290.6237 toll free janet@grantwritingusa.com More than 10,000 agencies across North America have turned to Grant Writing USA for grant writing and grant management training. On February 23rd at 11:00 a.m. (immediately following the Managers and Secretaries Meeting) Mr. Matt Mercurio of Civic Mapper will be presenting in partnership with Mr. Aaron Brouse of ESRI on the topic of ready built “GIS Solutions” available through the ESRI platform. Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to engage with the presenters concerning the GIS technical assistance program available through the QVCOG. Anyone interested in this increasingly essential technology is encouraged to attend either in person or virtually.
Location: Emsworth Borough Building - 171 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 On January 28, 2022 the QVCOG was awarded a $200,000 Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund Grant by the Commonwealth Finance Authority to assist in the renovation of the Ben Avon Borough Building. The project includes the abatement of asbestos and lead-based paint, replacing the slate roof, replacing the overhead door, and replacing 15 windows to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and security.
On January 26, 2022 the QVCOG hosted a presentation conducted by Michael Baker International & the Remaking Cities Institute on the topic of the Route 65 corridor. The presentation was based on a report generated by the aforementioned organizations can be found here. January 19, 2022:
The QVCOG would like to congratulate Ms. Barbara Carrier (Glen Osborne Borough) who was selected and unanimously appointed as President of the organization's Board of Delegates for 2022. Additionally, Ms. Julie Barnes (Sewickley Borough) was selected as the Board's Vice President with Mr. John Schwend (Edgeworth Borough) remaining as Treasurer for 2022. The QVCOG and its Board of Delegates is very excited for the year ahead and is eager to begin many new projects and initiatives. January 19, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. Kilbuck Township 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88630197164?pwd=aTkzMStqcVR1bEdKcU5pSFpQL3JKdz09 ![]()
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An accessible GIS map is available for all QVCOG member municipalities. This free resource provides a “one stop shop” for residents, staff, and business owners to help identify designated zoning classifications for any parcel within participating communities. Additionally, users can access the zoning regulations (if available), Allegheny County parcel info, Google Street View, and more! To date, 12 member municipalities have contributed their zoning information or are in the process of doing so. You may access the map below. Give it a try!
*Please note, users should always consult with their municipality to verify municipal boundaries, zoning designations, property lines, and other data that can be found using this tool. |