The QVCOG’s Annual Dinner is set to take place on Thursday, October 5th at the Edgeworth Club (511 East Dr, Sewickley, PA 15143). The event’s Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Tom Baker, current Executive Director for North Hills Community Outreach. For 8 years (2013-2021) Mr. Baker served as a Councilperson for Allegheny County Council District 1 which includes seven QVCOG member communities. Mr. Baker has also been heavily involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh. As a part of the event donations will be raised through multiple raffles with proceeds benefiting Animal Friends of Pittsburgh.
Event Details What: 2023 Quaker Valley Council of Governments Annual Dinner When: October 5, 2022; 7 PM (6 PM Hospitality) Where: The Edgeworth Club – 511 East Drive, Edgeworth, PA 15143 Interested parties may access the registration form here. Sponsorship Opportunities The QVCOG appreciates the support of past sponsors and encourages all of our organizational partners (engineering & law firms, consulting agencies, local businesses, etc.) to consider serving as a sponsor for this year's event. Sponsorships assist the QVCOG in organizing the annual dinner event which helps promote intergovernmental cooperation and recognition of the public servants and elected officials within our 15 member communities. There are two levels of sponsorship for the 2023 Annual Dinner (details below). Gold Level - $300 - 1/2 page program advertisement and year-long website recognition; and - 2 complimentary tickets to the event. Platinum Level - $500 - Recognition as Hospitality Hour Sponsor; - Full page program advertisement and year-long website recognition; and - 2 complimentary tickets to the event. Interested sponsors may access the sponsorship form here. Please return the form with a check made payable to the Quaker Valley Council of Governments. Due to the constrained timeline, payments will be accepted through October 5th. The QVCOG is proud to announce that Mr. Tom Baker, current Executive Director for North Hills Community Outreach, will be serving as the 2023 Annual Dinner's Keynote Speaker. For 8 years (2013-2021) Mr. Baker served as a Councilperson for Allegheny County Council District 1 which includes seven QVCOG member communities (Avalon Borough, Ben Avon Borough, Emsworth Borough, Kilbuck Township, Glenfield Borough, Haysville Borough, and Glen Osborne Borough). Mr. Baker has also been heavily involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.
The Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) application period is now open and will run through September 22, 2023. 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.
The Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM) is hosting a free Public Works training opportunity on October 4, 2023. The event will be taking place at the Chadwick at Wexford (10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090) from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Educational topics will include the following:
- MS4/Sanitary O&M Trainings; - Asset Management Operations; - New Paving BMPs; and - Safety/PPE Those interested can register for the event here. Allegheny County is seeking input from municipal officials (i.e. staff, elected officials, planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, etc.) for their initiative to update the existing comprehensive plan. The current plan establishes a vision for the County’s future and provides a framework for decision making and cross-collaboration. It is a tool for finding solutions to problems and needs, pursuing opportunities, and enhancing the lives of residents.
The updated plan will seek to answer questions like: What are the County’s priorities? What can the County affect directly? What can the County affect indirectly? What should the County spend money on? Interested parties can access the survey here. QVCOG member communities are automatically entered into the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance. Participating communities are asked to complete the 2023 Estimated Requirements Survey for Fall Commodities by Friday, September 1, 2023.
Contingent upon survey responses, the following general categories comprise the list of items on which SHACOG anticipates receiving bids: • Anti-Skid Material • Bagged Ice and Snow Melt • Bagged Rock Salt • Calcium Chloride • Enhanced Deicer (Enhanced Deicing Salt Product) • Gasoline and Diesel Fuel • Grass Seed • Infield Conditioner - Soil Amendment • Liquid Calcium Chloride • Liquid Magnesium Chloride • Lubricants, which include: • Antifreeze • Diesel Oil • Gear Oil • Heavy Duty Grease • Hydraulic Oil • Motor Oil • Transmission Fluid • Universal Tractor Fluid • Windshield Washer Fluid • Pesticides, which include: • Fungicides • Herbicides • Insecticides • Plant Growth Regulators • Pre-Mixed Salt Brine • Snow Plow Blades and Cutting Edges • Solar Salt (for Brine Production) - Bags and Bulk Please be reminded that these are general categories. It is important to examine the various items within these categories to identify your community's needs. This list also changes each year due to lack of demand, no bids being received, and requests for new inclusions. As an aid for prior users, there is a two-year history of estimates previously submitted for each existing item. Many find this information to be of value in providing a current estimate. In addition, if a product your community uses does not appear in the list, you can note that item for inclusion in the bid. The survey is to be completed online and is available at the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance website at www.shacog.com. If you need assistance in accessing or completing the survey, call Sue Dawson (412-429-1130) at the SHACOG office. You only have to complete the surveys for the products in which you have an interest. There is no need to attempt to complete a survey for a commodity which your municipality does not use. Noble Environmental will be partnering with Ambridge Borough on Wednesday, August 30th for the disposal of electronic and household hazardous waste (examples of acceptable items are listed below). The event is open to the public and will take place at 600 11th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. Patrons of the event will be responsible for paying a nominal fee based upon the type of and weight of the disposed item(s).
ACCEPTED CHEMICALS: "Paint/workshop products, automotive products, cleaning products, lawn & garden products, pesticides, every type of battery, every type of light bulb/tube, flammables, & pool chemicals, mostly any other chemical you may find under your sink or in your garage." ACCEPTED ELECTRONICS: "Televisions, computers, printers, phones, window Air Conditioner units, dehumidifiers, mini fridges, microwaves, laptops, gaming devices, & any other electronic device with a cord, screen or circuit board." For two days only, August 3rd & August 4th, the Char-West COG's Vactor Truck will be available at half-off its usual rate for QVCOG member communities ($437.50). COG Sewer Vactor Benefits include:
To schedule the Char-West COG Sewer Vactor, call its office at 412-279-3333 or email Executive Director Michele Lutz at admin@cwcog.com. A participating municipality must:
Daily User Fees $875.00 COG Member Discount Rate* (five or more days at a time) $900.00 COG Member* (four days or fewer) $495.00 Cancellation Fee $995.00 Emergency Fee $995.00 Non-COG Member Fee
The Keystone Communities Program (KCP) is designed to encourage the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors that jointly support local initiatives such as the growth and stability of neighborhoods and communities; social and economic diversity; and a strong and secure quality of life. The program allows communities to tailor the assistance to meet the needs of its specific revitalization effort. Communities may wish to consider designation through the KCP program as a Keystone Main Street, Keystone Elm Street, Keystone Enterprise Zone, or Keystone Community. Designation is an opportunity for targeted investment and development including the identification of specific needs for investment and/or development and the design and implementation of a strategy to address those needs. Designation applications are accepted at all times. Competitive funding applications are accepted July 1 through August 31. Funding through the KCP can be used for a variety of uses including planning activities, façade grant programs, accessible housing programs, and development grants. Interested communities can apply here.
At its July 19, 2023 meeting the QVCOG Board of Delegates unanimously approved the Sewickley Water Authority’s application to the organization as an Associate Member. Per the QVCOG’s Bylaws, any institution is eligible to apply for Associate Membership including without limitation: firms; corporations; non-profit organizations; and political subdivisions, including authorities; school districts; police departments; and fire departments. As an Associate Member the Sewickley Water Authority may participate in the following QVCOG activities through a single individual representative: Board of Delegates meetings (as a non-voting member); committees (i.e. Managers and Secretaries); and Community forums. Any organization interested in joining the QVCOG as an Associate Member is encouraged to contact Executive Director Conners via email (pconners@qvcog.org).
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