The Board of Directors of the Quaker Valley COG values the creativity, problem solving and dedication to community that is found throughout our 14 municipalities.
As part of its strategic planning process the QVCOG wants to hear from our member governments, public employees, civic groups, businesses, and average citizens with program suggestions and ideas for ways to serve the community and improve the quality of life for all our localities. Click here to share an idea or suggestion, Not sure what a COG can do for the community? Click here to learn more about a COG, and intergovernmental cooperation Free Organic Lawn Care Program will Promote Beautiful Lawns and Clean Streams ~ Feb. 11 at 9 AM1/13/2017
Spring is on its way! Springtime means a lot of yard work. Do you want to keep your lawn looking great but make healthy choices for your family, pets and the environment?
Join us on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 9 - 11:30 AM at the Fern Hollow Nature Center for a free program to help you do just that! Ian Miller, a professional in the organic lawn care industry, will be on hand to teach us what we can do as a homeowners to maintain a healthy, organic lawn this growing season. Topics covered will be compost top dressing, organic fertilization, weed control, proper mowing techniques and more! This program is sponsored by the Quaker Valley Council of Governments Clean Water Initiative and in partnership with Fern Hollow Nature Center. It is free to residents of QVCOG communities but space is limited. Registration is required. Organic Lawn Care Program Flyer The Quaker Valley Council of Governments has issued its 2017 meeting schedule. Meetings are open to public and all are welcome to attend. Click here for the meeting schedule (subject to change).
Quaker Valley COG will be closed on Friday Deember 30, 2016 and Monday January 2, 2017 in observance of the New Year's Holiday.
The Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) is seeking proposals for an independent audit of the QVCOG for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
The 2015 Audited Financial Statements (the audit report) sufficiently describes the Council of Governments - the form of government, funds, accounting policies, and other appropriate information. The report can be found on the COG website: http://www.qvcog.org/uploads/7/4/0/4/74046139/2015_financial_statements.pdf All proposals in response to this RFP must be received by the COG in writing; three (3) copies of the proposal must be submitted. RFP is available here: qvcog_audit_rfp_2017-12-14-16-r.pdf Proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2017, 4:00 PM to: Susan G. Hockenberry Executive Director Quaker Valley Council of Governments 8306 Ohio River Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15202 direct: 412.766.7460 412.766.7458 [email protected] Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) and its member municipalities have established a clean water initiative with the intent to inform and improve our waterways through the outreach and education of our citizens. This partnership based approach has many advantages. It improves access to resources and increases the effectiveness & efficiency and public influence of the educational campaign. The 14 members of the QVCOG work in conjunction with each other to educate citizens about how our behaviors effect of waterways. Have a concern or complaint about pollution or stormwater in one of our member communities? Use this form to file a complaint and QVCOG will get it to the proper authorities.
Sealed bids will be received by the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (hereafter referred to as the "QVCOG"), Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for the following Community Development Block Grant Year 41 and 42 projects:
CD41-7.7 ADA Ramps, Avalon Borough CD41-7.7 Maple Alley Storm Sewer, Leet Township CD41-7.7 Henle Park Gazebo Project, Leetsdale Borough CD42-3.11.4, Housing Demolition, Avalon Borough All proposals must be sealed, marked with project name and number and delivered or mailed to Quaker Valley Council of Governments, 8306 Ohio River Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15202, no later than 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday December 28, 2016 and same will be opened at 10:01 A.M. on Wednesday, December, 28, 2016. The proposals must be mailed or delivered in sealed envelopes and they must be clearly identified as proposals for the projects outlined above. Please feel free to call 412-766-7458 if you have any questions. For more information, click here: Notice to Bidders Quaker Valley Council of Governments adopted its 2017 Budget at its November 16, 2016 Regular Meeting. The one year funding plan relies on a combination of members dues, fees, grants, and use of accumulated financial resources to complete numerous programs iand projects to benefit the community. The Board of Directors continues its development of the QVCOG with a strategic and program planning session January 7 and its regular meeting January 15, 2017.
The Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) has launched a new e-newsletter. Click here to read the first edition. It will be issued periodically to update readers on initiatives and programs of the QVCOG and its member municipalities. Open to the public, please share this link with others to sign-up.
On October 19, 2016 QVCOG welcomed Rick Vilello, the Executive Director of the Governor's Center for Local Government. This Pennsylvania agency is part of the Department of Community and Economic Development and is the "one-stop shop" for local governments in Pennsylvania.
Mr. Vilello was appointed Executive Director of the Governor's Center by Governor Wolf after having served 4 terms of as Mayor of Lock Haven, PA. He has also been a City Councilman, served on a municipal authority, President of the Pennsylvania Municipal League, State Planning Board member, and served on the Board of Directors for SEDA-COG, one of the largest Councils of Governments in Pennsylvania. Vilello visited QVCOG municipalities, learned about recent projects and areas of concern that need to be addressed. He participated in the QVCOG monthly meeting and invited the COG to make grant applications for several potential projects he saw during the day, addressing the organizational capacity of the COG, improving the Rt 65 corridor, and conservation. Many thanks to the elected and appointed officials who made time during their busy days to facilitate the informative visit that put our best foot forward! |