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 ![]()
Beginning August 8, 2022, through September 16, 2022, Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) will be soliciting pre-applications for Public Improvement Projects for its 2023 (Year 49) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Every QVCOG member community is eligible to apply for CDBG funding for “non-income based” projects exceeding $20,000 in cost such as ADA accessibility improvement projects and blight remediation. All are encouraged to consider potential projects with their municipal engineers & staff. The QVCOG is happy to facilitate meetings with municipalities to discuss the pre-application process. Pre-applications will be due to the QVCOG by end of business on Friday, September 9th. All Pre-Applications must be completed via the QVCOG's survey form which can be accessed HERE. ![]()
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On June 30, 2022 the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) received bids for the 2022-23 purchasing season with Cargill, Inc. submitting the only complete bid in the amount of $88.96 per ton (an 8% increase from the previous purchase price). Please note, the increase can be attributed to the increased cost of transportation (which includes rail, truck and barge expenses). Participating municipalities must formally accept the bids received and give notice to Cargill, Inc. by August 29, 2022. A sample award letter that gives notice to Cargill, Inc. has been created by SHACOG and is available upon request. Please forward a copy of the letter you send to the vendor to the SHACOG office as well. Additionally, each participating municipality – no matter how small its usage – should, after formally accepting the bid, enter into a contract with the vendor using the bid specification contract document as the basis for the arrangement. Lastly, SHACOG will be finalizing the details for the pre-winter conference with the vendor. Details will be provided in the coming weeks. ![]()
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Notice is further given that the Board of Delegates of the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) shall, for the purpose of conducting any and all business that comes before the Board, meet virtually on the Zoom platform at 7:00 p.m. on June 15, 2022. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83531642269?pwd=bC9VTXhObW5RcnpVR3ZjSmExbERGZz09
Quaker Valley Council of Governments Notice is further given that the Board of Delegates of the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) shall, for the purpose of conducting any and all business that comes before the Board, meet virtually on the Zoom platform at 7:00 p.m. on June 15, 2022. All other scheduled meetings for 2022 will remain as originally advertised. The June 15th meeting link can be found here. The meeting will be recorded and posted at QVCOG.org at its conclusion. Patrick Conners, Executive Director Quaker Valley Council of Governments *Advertisement placed within the June 3rd edition of the Citizen. ![]()
At its May 18th meeting the QVCOG Board of Delegates unanimously approved the establishment of a second glass recycling site that will be open to all residents within member communities. Beginning Saturday, May 28th those who are interested may drop off acceptable glass at 629 New Brighton Road, Avalon, PA 15202 (across from the Public Works facility). The Rules and Regulations for the program can be found below:
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