![]() QVCOG is excited to announce Jon Delano as Keynote for the 2020 Adapt Dinner on October 21, 2020 at 7 PM. Delano is the Money and Politics Editor for KDKA-TV. Jon's reporting has covered local, state and national politics as well as business and and the economy. Before his career in journalism, Jon spent 14 years as a Congressional staffer. He is also a graduate of the Penn Law School and an adjunct professor at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. Jon is a lifelong student of politics, and has known or covered policians in Pittsburgh his entire career. Jon has been connected to local government literally his whole life. His mother, June Delano was a longtime local government leader, including being the first women elected to Mt. Lebanon Commission. Join us for a interesting presentation by Jon and an opportunity to engage in questions and answers. Renowned for his impartiality and professionalism, we couldn't ask for a more even-handed steward of a conversation about politics but isn't political. The 2020 Adapt Dinner is free, but you must register. Visit the 2020 Adapt Dinner page to register or sponsor. The deadline for the CD 47 to be submitted to QVCOG is September 07, 2020.
QVCOG members must submit their applications through the QVCOG. The online application is available here. Members who prefer may submit completed PDF applications instead of the online form. Please note that QVCOG is required to submit pre-applications to Allegheny County by September 11, so your cooperation providing us your pre-app by September 7 is appreciated. CD 47 Fillable PDF form CD 47 Project Criteria CD 47 Time Table Census Tract requirements for CD 47 Pre applications: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/economic-development/communities/cdbg/cdbg-census.aspx If you have chosen to complete the PDF and upload, please submit via our uploader here. Traveling Glass Bin
by Pennsylvania Resources Council Responding to the many residents of Quaker Valley Council of Governments municipalities who have expressed their desire to continue to recycle glass, QVCOG, through the generous support of Sustainable Sewickley, is bringing the PRC Traveling Glass Bin to two different location over the course of 2 weeks. When & Where: Kilbuck Township Upper Parking Lot 343 Eicher Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 August 1 – 6, 2020 Quaker Valley High School Lower Lot – access from Rt 65 625 Beaver Street Leetsdale, PA 15056 August 8 - 13 2020 How it Works Open to all members of the public, this monitored glass-only collection site is a temporary weeklong collection at each site. PRC operates the collection bin and monitors it for proper materials and cleanliness. QVCOG member municipalities will evaluate the program to inform discussions about long-term glass recycling solutions. NO cost. COVID-19 Safety Measures in Effect. Presented by Quaker Valley Council of Governments Sponsored by Sustainable Sewickley Contact 412.766.7458 www.qvcog.org
QVCOG FORUM: SOLID WASTEAND RECYCLING FOR ALL ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF MEMBER COMMUNITIES
Garbage collection and recycling services are among the most important and valued services provided by local governments. Recent changes in the solid waste industry and an upcoming Request for Proposals in 2021 put the QVCOG communities on a path to forming solid waste and recycling goals and objectives. At this Saturday morning online forum, you will hear perspectives from a variety of experts as we begin as a region to consider the next phase of this public service. Connect with fellow officials throughout the QVCOG. Learn and participate in discussions of alternatives. Register today! WHEN: July 18, 2020 9:00 – 11:00 AM WHERE: Online Contact Susan Hockenberry for more information at Register at https://www.qvcog.org/regional‐forum.html SPEAKERS WILL BE PRESENT FROM PennsylvaniaDepartment of Environmental Protection Pennsylvania Resources Council Sustainable Sewickley City of Pittsburgh Cranberry Township Centre Region COG Beaver County Solid Waste University of Pittsburgh/CONNECT Goehring Rutter & Boehm Solid Waste Alliance Communities REGISTER AND RECEIVE MEETING LINK 7 PM, June 17, 2020 online via Google Meet
Meeting will be held at 7 PM on May 13, 2020 on Google Meet.
The QVCOG Board of Directors meets next at 7 PM, April 15, 2020 online via Google Meet.
Comments on meeting Agenda may be submitted via email to Susan Hockenberry, Executive Director. Persons wishing to attend the Google Meet Meeting may request a link to be emailed to them in advance of the meeting, by 4:00 PM April 15, 2020.
As public administration, Quaker Valley Council of Governments remains open to assist our members and other municipalities in Pennsylvania during this emergeny. In observance of social distancing, our physical officies remain closed to the public. Individuals with business with QVCOG may contact the COG at 412.766.7458.
QVCOG staff is available for meetings via its Google Meet platform. QVCOG Board meetings will be conducted over Google Meet for the duration of the emergency and as necessary to comply with the Commonwealth instructions limiting group meetings. The meetings are open to the public via Google Meet and will be recorded. Individuals with business with the QVCOG or wishing to attend the Google Meet should contact Susan Hockenberry for assistance and to receive a link to the meeting. Please contact the QVCOG, and consult the QVCOG website, www.qvcog.org regularly to obtain updates on meeting formats. Municipalities neeing assistance conducting online meetings may also contact QVCOG to use our platform. Thank you for your cooperation during this time. Stay home and stay safe! The QVCOG Board of Directors meeting scheduled for March 18 at Bellevue Borough has been cancelled as part of the precautions being taking to reduce the risk of the COVID-19 virus.
QVCOG Delegates have the ability to discuss items of mutual concern via web-conferencing, and should contact Susan Hockenberry, Executive Director for more information. Member communities, please contact your Delegates to add agenda items. The next meeting will be April 15, 2020 at 7 PM, Leet Township. |