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Meeting Name: County Council Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2008 5:00 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: Regular Meeting, Fourth Floor, Gold Room
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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3914-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the Mt. Alvernia High School Girls' Basketball Team for winning the WPIAL Class A Championship ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the Mt. Alvernia High School Girls' Basketball Team for winning the WPIAL Class A ChampionshipPresented  Action details Not available
3915-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the youth and adults involved with the 2008 Power of Youth in Government program. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the youth and adults involved with the 2008 Power of Youth in Government program.Presented  Action details Not available
3916-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Keystone Oaks Wrestler Anthony Zanetta for winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA Championships. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Keystone Oaks Wrestler Anthony Zanetta for winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA Championships.Presented  Action details Not available
3917-08 1 Proclamation recognizing local students Ben Bergel and DaMarra Underwood, and local teacher Brandy Ralston, who were recently honored by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. ProclamationProclamation recognizing local students Ben Bergel and DaMarra Underwood, and local teacher Brandy Ralston, who were recently honored by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship.Presented  Action details Not available
3918-08 1 Proclamation honoring former Upper St. Clair Township Commissioner Robert W. “Bill” Bates for his dedicated years of service to the Upper St. Clair community.ProclamationProclamation honoring former Upper St. Clair Township Commissioner Robert W. “Bill” Bates for his dedicated years of service to the Upper St. Clair community.Presented  Action details Not available
3919-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Shady Side Academy wrestlers Geoff Alexander, Matthew Cunningham, and Kurt Brendel for winning the WPIAL Class AA Championship and wrestlers Dane Johnson and Roman Sandoval for winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA ChaProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Shady Side Academy wrestlers Geoff Alexander, Matthew Cunningham, and Kurt Brendel for winning the WPIAL Class AA Championship and wrestlers Dane Johnson and Roman Sandoval for winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA Championships.Presented  Action details Not available
3920-08 1 Proclamation commending The New Sun Rising organization for its extensive efforts to bring a public library to Millvale Borough.ProclamationProclamation commending The New Sun Rising organization for its extensive efforts to bring a public library to Millvale Borough.Presented  Action details Not available
3921-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing the Serra Catholic High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class A Championships and to Coach Bob Rozanski and player Pat Grubbs for being named Boys' Coach and Player of the year by The McKeProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing the Serra Catholic High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class A Championships and to Coach Bob Rozanski and player Pat Grubbs for being named Boys' Coach and Player of the year by The McKeesport Daily News.Presented  Action details Not available
3922-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing North Allegheny Senior High School wrestler Karl DeCiantis for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing North Allegheny Senior High School wrestler Karl DeCiantis for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship.Presented  Action details Not available
3923-08 1 Proclamation declaring April 28, 2008 “Workers Memorial Day” in Allegheny County. ProclamationProclamation declaring April 28, 2008 “Workers Memorial Day” in Allegheny County.Presented  Action details Not available
3924-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Plum Senior High School wrestler Zack Zummo for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Plum Senior High School wrestler Zack Zummo for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship.Read  Action details Not available
3925-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing West Allegheny High School wrestler Troy Reaghard for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing West Allegheny High School wrestler Troy Reaghard for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship.Read  Action details Not available
3926-08 1 Proclamation commending Plum Senior Community Center employee Toni Franco for her life-saving efforts on February 21, 2008.ProclamationProclamation commending Plum Senior Community Center employee Toni Franco for her life-saving efforts on February 21, 2008.Read  Action details Not available
3927-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing BSA Troop 139 scouts Sean and Bryan McCormick for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing BSA Troop 139 scouts Sean and Bryan McCormick for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.Read  Action details Not available
3928-08 1 Proclamation recognizing the Allegheny County Hazardous Materials Response Program upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary. ProclamationProclamation recognizing the Allegheny County Hazardous Materials Response Program upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3929-08 1 Proclamation congratulating the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. ProclamationProclamation congratulating the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3930-08 1 Proclamation declaring April 27-May 3, 2008 “Credit Union Week” in Allegheny County.ProclamationProclamation declaring April 27-May 3, 2008 "Credit Union Week" in Allegheny County.Read  Action details Not available
3931-08 1 Proclamation honoring Osborne Borough as it celebrates its 125th anniversary. ProclamationProclamation honoring Osborne Borough as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3932-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing BSA Troop 4 scout Sean O'Brien for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing BSA Troop 4 scout Sean O'Brien for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.Read  Action details Not available
3933-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing BSA Troop 225 scout Eric Weiss for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing BSA Troop 225 scout Eric Weiss for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.Read  Action details Not available
3934-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing West Mifflin Area High School wrestlers Sam Sherlock and James Fleming for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing West Mifflin Area High School wrestlers Sam Sherlock and James Fleming for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship.Read  Action details Not available
3935-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing Chartiers Valley High School wrestler Dan Utchel for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing Chartiers Valley High School wrestler Dan Utchel for winning the Southwest Class AAA Championship.Read  Action details Not available
3936-08 1 Proclamation declaring April 5, 2008 “Kay Bello Day” in Allegheny County. ProclamationProclamation declaring April 5, 2008 "Kay Bello Day" in Allegheny County.Read  Action details Not available
3937-08 1 Proclamation declaring April 21-25, 2008 “Small Business Week” in Allegheny County. ProclamationProclamation declaring April 21-25, 2008 "Small Business Week" in Allegheny County.Read  Action details Not available
3938-08 1 Proclamation recognizing PA One Call System upon the occasion of its 36th anniversary. ProclamationProclamation recognizing PA One Call System upon the occasion of its 36th anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3939-08 1 Certificate of Recognition congratulating Chester and Pat Ornowski upon the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition congratulating Chester and Pat Ornowski upon the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3940-08 1 Proclamation welcoming former Irish Prime Minister and current European Union Ambassador to the United States, John Bruton, to Allegheny County. ProclamationProclamation welcoming former Irish Prime Minister and current European Union Ambassador to the United States, John Bruton, to Allegheny County.Read  Action details Not available
3941-08 1 Certificate of Achievement recognizing West Mifflin Girls' Basketball Coach Phil Shar and player Raven Metz for being named “Girls' Coach of the Year” and “Girls' Player of the Year” by the McKeesport Daily News. ProclamationCertificate of Achievement recognizing West Mifflin Girls' Basketball Coach Phil Shar and player Raven Metz for being named “Girls' Coach of the Year” and “Girls' Player of the Year” by the McKeesport Daily News.Read  Action details Not available
3942-08 1 Proclamation recognizing the Clairton Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary. ProclamationProclamation recognizing the Clairton Volunteer Fire Department upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3943-08 1 Certificate of Recognition congratulating Sam's Club West Mifflin upon the occasion of its 25th anniversary. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition congratulating Sam's Club West Mifflin upon the occasion of its 25th anniversary.Read  Action details Not available
3944-08 1 Certificate of Recognition commending West Mifflin High School senior Cassandra Furnival for founding the Organization for Charitable Youths program. ProclamationCertificate of Recognition commending West Mifflin High School senior Cassandra Furnival for founding the Organization for Charitable Youths program.Read  Action details Not available
3899-08 1 Appointment - Approving the appointment of George Kurn to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (Harrison Hills) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of George Kurn to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (Harrison Hills) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3900-08 1 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Teri McClain to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Teri McClain to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3901-08 1 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Ron Regrut to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Ron Regrut to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3902-08 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Dorothy Lebowitz to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Dorothy Lebowitz to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3903-08 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of Dolores Weinstein to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of Dolores Weinstein to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3904-08 1 Appointment - Approving the reappointment of William Plumb to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the reappointment of William Plumb to serve as a Member of the Council of Friends (White Oak) for a term to expire on April 15, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3830-08 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Vivian A. Sweeney to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Vivian A. Sweeney to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3831-08 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Dr. Caesar A. Garofoli to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Dr. Caesar A. Garofoli to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3833-08 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of William A. Desantis to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of William A. Desantis to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3835-08 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Michele Balcer to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Michele Balcer to serve as a member of Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3836-08 2 Appointment - Approving the appointment of Michael Enright to serve as a member of Allegheny County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010. AppointmentAppointment - Approving the appointment of Michael Enright to serve as a member of Allegheny County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2010.PassedPass Action details Not available
3673-08 3 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," through the creation of a new Chapter 485, entitled "Gaming Revenues," in order to OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," through the creation of a new Chapter 485, entitled "Gaming Revenues," in order to provide a uniform mechanism for accepting and disbursing revenues provided to the County under the terms of the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development and Gaming Act, 4 P.S. §1101 et. seq.Referred  Action details Not available
3864-08 1 A Resolution ratifying certain year-end transfers pursuant to Section 805.03 of the Administrative Code.ResolutionA Resolution ratifying certain year-end transfers pursuant to Section 805.03 of the Administrative Code.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3866-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2008 (Submission #05-08).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2008 (Submission #05-08).Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3867-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the 2008 Capital Budget for Allegheny County.ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the 2008 Capital Budget for Allegheny County.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3865-08 1 A Resolution approving a project for the benefit of Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit (the "University"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt or taxable bonds, to beResolutionA Resolution approving a project for the benefit of Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit (the "University"), to be financed by the Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority by the issuance of the Authority's tax-exempt or taxable bonds, to be issued in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000, provided that the taxing power of the County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, shall not be obligated in any way with respect to the Bonds (hereinafter defined), and determining that the purpose of the financing will be to benefit the health and welfare of the citizens of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3890-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urging the General Assembly and Governor to enact a statewide ban on smoking in public places with all deliberate speed.ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urging the General Assembly and Governor to enact a statewide ban on smoking in public places with all deliberate speed.Passed for Chief Executive SignaturePass Action details Not available
3905-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing acceptance of cherry trees through the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Project, in association with the Japanese Association of Greater Pittsburgh.OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing acceptance of cherry trees through the Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Project, in association with the Japanese Association of Greater Pittsburgh.Referred  Action details Not available
3906-08 1 An Ordinance Authorizing the County of Allegheny to convey approximately 10.6071 acre lot of excess land along Green Commons Road in Scott Township to Senterra Building and Development, Inc., a private developer of property.OrdinanceAn Ordinance Authorizing the County of Allegheny to convey approximately 10.6071 acre lot of excess land along Green Commons Road in Scott Township to Senterra Building and Development, Inc., a private developer of property.Referred  Action details Not available
3910-08 1 An Ordinance amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," §5-808.B.02 in order to provide for a uniform one percent (1%) discount for early remittance of tax amounOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 808.B, "Rental Vehicle Taxation," §5-808.B.02 in order to provide for a uniform one percent (1%) discount for early remittance of tax amounts due and owing to the County by vehicle rental companies.Held  Action details Not available
3911-08 1 An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," through the creation of a new Chapter 491, entitled "Community College of AlleghenyOrdinanceAn Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, amending and supplementing the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 4, entitled "Finances," through the creation of a new Chapter 491, entitled "Community College of Allegheny County Appropriations," in order to provide a mechanism for adjusting the County's annual budgetary appropriation to the Community College of Allegheny County in order to keep pace with rising inflationary costs.Referred  Action details Not available
3912-08 1 An Ordinance amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 808.A, "Alcoholic Beverage Taxation," §5-808.A.02 in order to provide for a uniform one percent (1%) discount for early remittance of alcohoOrdinanceAn Ordinance amending the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, Division 1, entitled "Administrative Code," Article 808.A, "Alcoholic Beverage Taxation," §5-808.A.02 in order to provide for a uniform one percent (1%) discount for early remittance of alcoholic beverage tax amounts due and owing to the County by Vendors.Held  Action details Not available
3907-08 1 A Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial or business property in a deteriorated area in the Township ofResolutionA Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial or business property in a deteriorated area in the Township of Findlay, County of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, Pa. Stat. Ann. Tit. 72 §4722 et seq.Referred  Action details Not available
3908-08 1 A Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial or business property in a deteriorated area in the MunicipalitResolutionA Resolution providing for a program of temporary exemption from county real property taxes for improvements, including repairs, construction, or reconstruction, made on industrial, commercial or business property in a deteriorated area in the Municipality of Monroeville, County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act, Pa. Stat. Ann. Tit. 72 §4722 et seq.Referred  Action details Not available
3909-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2008 (Submission #06-08).ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the Grants and Special Accounts Budget for 2008 (Submission #06-08).Referred  Action details Not available
3945-08 1 A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing a formal policy guideline for the execution of contracts or other agreements with entities located outside the United States for the conveyance of freight into or through ResolutionA Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing a formal policy guideline for the execution of contracts or other agreements with entities located outside the United States for the conveyance of freight into or through Allegheny County from points located outside the United States.Referred  Action details Not available
3946-08 1 Motion of the Council of Allegheny County endorsing the provisions of H.R. 5036, currently pending before the United States House of Representatives, and urging the United States Congress to enact the provisions of the bill as currently drafted.MotionMotion of the Council of Allegheny County endorsing the provisions of H.R. 5036, currently pending before the United States House of Representatives, and urging the United States Congress to enact the provisions of the bill as currently drafted.PassedPass Action details Not available