THETHE COUNCILCOUNCIL NEWSNEWS Newsletter of the Allegheny County Council April/May/June 2013 Eighth Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony This year marked the eighth installment of the South Ron Conley, Chief Purchasing Officer John Deighan, Park Flag Retirement Ceremony sponsored by Alle- Dennis Biondo, Executive Director of the Kane Re- gheny County Council in conjunction with County Ex- gional Centers, along with veteran residents of the area ecutive Rich Fitzgerald. The event was held on Flag Kane centers and Chief of Emergency Services Alvin Day, June 14th, at the “By the Dawn’s Early Light” Henderson with his staff. Flag Retirement Plaza. As in years past, When United States County Executive Rich flags become unusable Fitzgerald acted as the and unable to fly with the master of ceremonies dignity that befits them as and the Boy and Girl symbols of our nation, Scout troops ushered U.S. Code requires citi- worn and tattered flags zens to retire the flags via to the burn pit for burning. Along with the proper retirement. The County’s North Park West Mifflin Area High plaza, the South Park School Air Force Flag Retirement Plaza is JROTC performed the one of the only memorials color guard duties with in the country dedicated Baldwin Borough Chief to retiring flags. of Police Mike Scott Those in attendance opening and closing the this year included State ceremony with his bag- Senators Wayne Fontana pipes, dressed in full and Matt Smith, State regalia. A ceremonious Representative Dan Miller, members of County Coun- three gun volley was also carried out by the South Hills cil, local elected officials, local veterans organizations, Veteran Honor Guard. and area Boy and Girl Scout troops. “The ceremony offers a touching dedication to our Also in attendance to celebrate Flag Day were Alle- flag and to the veterans’ who serve our country,” said gheny County Public Defender Elliot Howsie, Public Council President Charles Martoni. “I thank all of the Works Director Steve Johnson, Facilities Management scouts, departments, elected officials and veterans’ who Director Steve Kossert, Veterans Services’ Director came to witness the ceremony.”

In this issue... PAGE Information 16 Pages 4-11 & Events Pages 3-4 Proclamations Greater Community Food Bank ALOM Conference Pages 11-15 Important information & Community Health and Resource Fair Legislative Blotter upcoming County events, listed in one location. Page 2 Council News

ALLEGHENY COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS

President Charles Martoni - District 8 WWW.ALLEGHENYCOUNTY.US/COUNCIL 412-350-6540 - [email protected] Braddock, Braddock Hills, Chalfant, E. McKeesport, [email protected] E. Pittsburgh, Edgewood, Monroeville, N. Braddock, Main Phone: (412) 350-6490 Pitcairn, Plum, Rankin, Swissvale, Trafford, Turtle Fax: (412) 350-6499 Creek, Wall, Whitaker, Wilmerding

At-Large - John P. DeFazio At-Large - Heather S. Heidelbaugh 412-350-6516 412-350-6520 [email protected] [email protected]

District 1 - Matt Drozd 412-350-6540 District 2 - Jan Rea 412-350-6530 [email protected] [email protected] Aleppo, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Bell Acres, Bradford Woods, Crescent, Edge- Coraopolis, Emsworth, Findlay, Glenfield, Glen worth, Franklin Park, Leet, Leetsdale, Marshall, Osborne, Haysville, Kilbuck, Moon, McCandless, , Pine, Richland, Sewickley, North Fayette, Ross, West View Sewickley Heights, Sewickley Hills

District 4 - Mike Finnerty 412-350-6540 District 3 - Jim Burn 412-350-6535 [email protected] [email protected] Avalon, Carnegie, Collier, Crafton, Heidelberg, Aspinwall, Etna, Fox Chapel, Hampton, Kennedy, McDonald (5th Dist,) ,McKees Rocks, , Millvale, O’Hara, Reserve, Shaler, Neville, Oakdale, Pennsbury Village, Robinson, Sharpsburg, West Deer Scott, South Fayette, Stowe, Thornburg

District 6 - John Palmiere 412-350-6550 [email protected] District 5 - Krista Harris 412-350-6545 [email protected] Baldwin Borough, Baldwin Township, Bethel Park, Bridgeville, Mt. Lebanon, Brentwood, Castle Shannon, Clairton, Elizabeth Upper St. Clair Borough, Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills, South Park, West Elizabeth, Whitehall

VP Nick Futules - District 7 412-350-6555 District 9 - Bob Macey 412-350-6565 [email protected] [email protected] Blawnox, Brackenridge, Cheswick, Churchill, East Dravosburg, Duquesne, Elizabeth Township, For- Deer, Fawn, Frazer, Harmar, Harrison,Oakmont, ward, Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln, McKeesport, Penn Hills, Springdale Borough, North Versailles, Port Vue, South Versailles, Springdale Township, Tarentum, Verona, Wilkins Versailles, West Mifflin, White Oak

District 10 - Bill Robinson 412-350-6570 District 11 - Barbara Daly Danko - 412-350-6575 [email protected] [email protected] Forest Hills, Wilkinsburg, Homestead, Munhall, West Homestead, Pittsburgh Wards 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13 Pittsburgh Wards 7, 14, 15, 16, 31

District 12 - Jim Ellenbogen 412-350-6580 District 13 - Amanda Green Hawkins [email protected] 412-350-6585 Dormont, Greentree, Ingram, Mount Oliver, [email protected] Rosslyn Farms, Pittsburgh Wards 19, 20, Bellevue, Pittsburgh Wards 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 17, 18, 28, 29, 30, 32 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 April/May/June 2013 Page 3

Councilman Macey Hosts Booth at The Greater Picture of the Food Bank Duquesne Community, Health & Resource Allegheny County Council members visited the Greater Pitts- burgh Community Food Bank on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Council Fair members Bob Macey, Barbara Daly-Danko and John Palmiere are pic- On Saturday, May 11th, the Duquesne Community tured with Lisa Scales, the food bank’s Chief Executive Officer. Partnership/SHIP in conjunction with the Urban League “This visit gave me the opportunity to focus on the big picture of Guild hosted the Duquesne Community, Health and food insecurity in Allegheny County and the twelve county regions that the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank serves,” said Councilman Resource Fair. The goal of the Fair was to provide City of Daly- Danko. Duquesne residents with a “one-stop-shop” where they Pittsburgh could find information about organizations, service and Community Food resources that are available to them in several important Bank is a non- areas such as housing, health and wellness, employment profit organization and training, and money management. that collects and distributes food through a 380+ As a resident of the Mon Valley and an active member member network in his community, Councilman Bob Macey jumped at the in 11 counties in opportunity to assist Duquesne residents by hosting a ta- southwestern ble at the event. Inviting members of several County de- . partments, including the Heath Department, the Area “I was abso- Agency on Aging, and the Treasurer’s Office, along with lutely over- whelmed!” said the Housing Authority and CCAC, to attend and provide Councilman Palmiere. “I had no idea that the Greater Pittsburgh Com- residents with information about programs and services munity Food Bank was as well-rounded as it was. The people who run that they provide, and to answer any questions that atten- the operation do a commendable job and they should be congratu- dees may have had. When asked about the event Council- lated.” man Macey said “I think it’s important to reach out to the The Food Bank gathers food at their 94,000 square foot ware- community and remind them of the wonderful services house in Duquesne, PA. Through many diverse outlets the Food Bank currently distributes around 27 million pounds of food per year. that Allegheny County provides.” “After visiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank I realize that it is like riding the trails,” said Councilman Macey. “No mat- Allegheny League of Municipalities 40th ter how many times you ride them you always discover something new.” After two decades, they still strive to respond to the community's Annual Spring Conference needs by improving and expanding services developing new programs, advocating for changes in public policy, maintaining best practices, and This year marked the 40th Annual Spring Conference alleviating hunger wherever and however they can. hosted by the Allegheny League of Municipalities. The conference was held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort New County Directors beginning on Thursday, April 4th, and running through Sunday, April 7th, with a focus on education and training, On February 3, 2012, Mr. Alvin Henderson was named the Chief giving municipal, county and state elected officials tools of the Department of Emergency Services. An employee of the to govern more effectively and more efficiently. Department since February 2003, he also serves as the Fire Mar- shal and EMA Coordinator. This is the 31st year that Chief Hen- As is their yearly tradition, members of the Allegheny derson has been a volunteer firefighter. He is a Life Member of County Council made the journey to Seven Springs the Jefferson 885 Area Volunteer Fire Company in Jefferson Hills. Mountain Resort, bringing with them presentations to share with attendees regarding current happenings in the On March 19, 2012, Mr. Elliot Howsie, Esq. was named Alle- gheny County’s new Public Defender. Prior to opening his own County that dealt with issues ranging from parks to transit legal defense firm, he worked in the Allegheny County District development villages and public works projects to public/ Attorney’s office as an attorney in the child abuse unit of the of- private partnerships. fice. Howsie also clerked for the Pennsylvania Superior Court and served as an intern for the Public Defender’s Office and This year, six members of Council made the trip. Neighborhood Legal Services while earning his Juris Doctorate. Those members included Council President Dr. Charles Martoni, Councilman John DeFazio, Councilman Matt On March 16, 2012, Mr. Warren S. Finkel, the former Senior Drozd, Councilman Jim Burn, Councilman Mike Finnerty Deputy Director of Budget & Finance, was named the new Direc- and Councilwoman Barbara Daly Danko. tor of the Department. Finkel has been a public servant of the county for over 42 years, always in budget-related positions. Continued on page 16 Page 4 Council News

Proclamations Presented at the March/April/May Regular Meetings

On March 5th, Council Members Jan Rea and On April 2nd, Council President Martoni On May 7th, Councilman Finnerty presented Nick Futules issued a proclamation to Nick presented Rich Ranii of the Allegheny a proclamation declaring May 10-19, 2013 McClure, a senior attending North Allegheny County Economic Development Depart- as the “Asian American Silk Screen Film Senior High School, for his community service ment with a proclamation declaring Festival Week” in Allegheny County. project, entitled North Park Building Restora- April 2013 as “Fair Housing Month” in Board Member Paul Furiga accepted the tion Opportunities. Nick’s parents are pictured Allegheny County. proclamation on behalf of the Silk Screen above. Asian Arts & Culture Organization

On April 16, 2013, Council Member Barbara On May 7, 2013, Councilman Jim Ellen- On May 7, 2013, Council Member Heather Daly Danko, along with Council Members bogen declared May 5th through May Heidelbaugh honored her son Blake O. Heather Heidelbaugh, Jan Rea, Mike Finnerty 11th, 2013 as Correctional Officers and Nourie of Boy Scout Troop 284 for earning and Bob Macy, presented Mary Catherine Employees Week in Allegheny County. his Eagle Scout rank. For his project, Mr. Houser of the JDRF Allegheny County Jail Warden Orlando Nourie assembled a team, collected funds, chapter with a proclamation recognizing the Harper and Deputy Warden William and worked with the Allegheny Land Trust agency for its efforts to cure, treat and prevent Emerick accepted the proclamation. to enhance the nature preserve, Wingfield Type 1 diabetes (T1D). Pines.

On May 22nd, Councilman Finnerty pre- On May 22nd, Councilman Burn pre- On May 22, 2013, Council Member Heidel- sented Ms. Patricia Thompson with a procla- sented a proclamation to the Grant Bar & baugh presented a proclamation to Ms. Rox- mation for earning the April 2013 Allegheny Restaurant for serving the residents of anne Plater, Ms. Jamie Holmes and Ms. De- County Exemplary Employee Award. Ms. Millvale and the community for 80 years. nise Zellous for being selected as finalists for Thompson is a nurse at the Kane Scott facil- Executive Chef and Managing Partner the Jefferson Awards for Public Service Most ity. Dennis Biondo, Director, Kane Regional Frank Ruzomberka and his colleagues Outstanding Volunteer. Ms. Zellous was rec- Centers and County Manager Willy McKain accepted the award. ognized for being named the 2013 Most Out- are also pictured. standing Volunteer. Page 5 Council News

On April 16th, Councilman Robinson pre- On April 16th, Councilman Robinson pre- On April 16th, Councilwoman Rea pre- sented the Pittsburgh Westinghouse girls’ sented the Pittsburgh Westinghouse boys’ sented a certificate of achievement to the basketball team with certificates of achieve- basketball team with certificates of achieve- Vincentian Academy girls’ basketball team ment for winning the 2013 City League girls’ ment for winning the 2013 City League boys’ for winning the 2013 WPIAL Class A basketball championship. Head Coach basketball championship. Head Coach Tariq girls’ basketball championship. Head Phyllis Jones is pictured with the team. Francis is pictured with the team. Coach Ron Moncrief accepted the award on behalf of the team.

On April 16th, Councilwoman Harris pre- On April 16th, Councilman Palmiere pre- On April 16th, Councilman Finnerty sented the Bethel Park High School girls’ bas- sented the South Park High School girls’ awarded certificates of achievement to the ketball team with certificates of achievement basketball team with certificates of achieve- Montour High School boys’ basketball for winning the 2013 WPIAL Class AAAA ment for winning the 2013 PIAA and team for winning the 2013 WPIAL Class girls’ basketball championship. WPIAL Class AAA girls’ basketball cham- AAA boys’ basketball championship. pionship.

On May 7th, Councilman Finnerty awarded a On May 7th, Councilman Finnnerty hon- On May 7th, Councilman Finnerty pre- certificate of achievement to Maria Lohman ored Drew Damich of Chartiers Valley High sented certificates of achievement to the of Chartiers Valley High School for winning School for winning the 2013 PIAA and South Fayette High School girls’ swim- the 2013 PIAA and WPIAL Class AAA girls’ WPIAL Class AA boys’ swimming champi- ming team for winning the 2013 WPIAL diving championships. onships. Class AA girls’ swimming team champion- ship. Page 6 Council News

Council honors Ms. Lani Lazzari, Allegheny County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Kevin Faulds teen entrepreneur from Fox Chapel honored for diffusing Downtown shooting On May 7th, Council Member Heather Heidelbaugh, on behalf of County Council, presented Sergeant Kevin Faulds of the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office with a proclamation recognizing and honoring him for placing his life in jeopardy to protect innocent bystanders. On Friday, April 5, 2013, Sergeant Faulds was driving along Fifth Avenue in downtown when he heard gunshots and observed several people in the midst of a physical brawl, one of whom had been shot. Sergeant Faulds immediately called for backup before exiting his vehicle, drawing his service weapon, and ordering the individuals to drop to the ground. Sergeant Faulds single-handedly secured all three individuals and recovered two pistols to prevent any further injuries before backup could arrive. The Council honored Sergeant Faulds for his courageous and selfless On May 22nd, Council Members Amanda Green Haw- act, for his dedication to law enforcement and living out his oath to serve and kins, Barbara Daly Danko, Heather Heidelbaugh and protect the public. Sergeant Faulds has dutifully served as a member of the Krista Harris presented a proclamation to Ms. Lani Laz- Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office since 1999. zari, founder of Simple Sugars facial scrubs for her re- solve to establish her own business and for serving as a role model for other young entrepreneurs. Simple Sugars has been recognized by Teen Vogue, Seventeen and Allure magazines, and has been featured in several TV and radio spots, including an appearance on ABC’s reality TV show “Shark Tank” in which she received a $100,000 invest- ment from Pittsburgh native and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Simple Sugars, headquartered in Sharps- burg, is carried in Giant Eagle supermarkets and local boutiques, and can be purchased on-line. Councilwoman Green Hawkins, prime sponsor of the proclamation, said, “At 18 years of age, Ms. Lazzari is encouraging and in- spiring young people to start their own companies and for this we applaud her.”

Pictured above from left to right: Sheriff William Mullen, Council Member Heidelbaugh, Sergeant Kevin Faulds, Mrs. Faulds and their daughter.

National Public Works Week in Allegheny County

On May 7th, Councilman Bob Macey, Chair of Council’s Public Works Com- mittee, presented a proclamation designating May 19-25, 2013 as “National Public Works Week” in Allegheny County. This year On May 22nd, Council- On May 22nd, Council marks the 53rd annual National man Palmiere presented a Member Harris honored the Public Works Week sponsored proclamation congratulat- Junior League of Pittsburgh by the American Public Works ing the Whitehall Public (JLP) for its community Association (APWA). Pictured Library upon the occasion impact upon its 90th anni- from left to right is Councilman of its 50th anniversary. versary. Ms. Jessica Nock, Macey, Cathy Trexler, President, Whitehall Council Mem- JLP Treasurer-Elect, ac- APWA Western PA Chapter, ber and Friend of the Li- cepted the proclamation. Jason Dailey, Vice-President, brary, Ms. Linda Book Ms. Harris noted that she is APWA Western PA Chapter and accepted the award. also a JLP member. Gerry Nosal, Director, APWA Western PA Chapter. All Photo Credits: Margaret Stanley, Allegheny County Photographer April/May/June 2013 Page 7

Proclamations Read into the

Official R ecord Proclamations from the March 5th Regular Meeting: · Proclamation congratulating the Copper & Glass Fed- eral Credit Union upon the occasion of its 75th anni- · Proclamation honoring St. Bede School for win- versary.— Sponsored by Council Member Macey ning first place honors in the 14th annual Pitts- burgh Regional Future City competition and for · Proclamation declaring March 13, 2013 Center for Vic- winning a special award for Best Communica- tims “Peace It Together Day” in Allegheny County.— tions System at the Future City National Finals in Sponsored by Council Member Robinson Washington, D.C. — Sponsored by Council Member Danko and the County Executive Proclamations from the March 19th Regular Meeting: · Proclamation thanking the Community Assis- tance and Refugee Resettlement program of the · Proclamation celebrating women in Science, Technol- Northern Area Multi-Service Center for empow- ogy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and ering refugees to achieve self-sufficiency and declaring March 2013 as "Women's History Month" in successfully establish a new life in Allegheny Allegheny County.— Sponsored by Council Members County.— Sponsored by Council Member Burn Danko, Green Hawkins, Harris, Heidelbaugh and Rea

· Certificates of Achievement awarded to Mr. Pe- · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. Bradley ter Cochran, Mr. Matthew Ferruzza and Mr. Ty- Walter of Boy Scout Troop 368 upon earning the rank ler Wesley of Boy Scout Troop 248 upon earning of Eagle Scout.— Sponsored by Council Member the rank of Eagle Scout.— Sponsored by Council Drozd Member Finnerty · Proclamation recognizing “Jamie's Dream Team” and · Proclamation honoring the National Association Ms. Jamie Holmes for being named a KDKA Home- of Women in Construction and designating the town Hero for her work to make dreams come true for week of March 3-9, 2013 as “Women in Con- the seriously ill and injured. — Sponsored by Council struction Week” in Allegheny County.— Spon- Member Macey sored by Council Members Green Hawkins, Danko, Heidelbaugh and Rea · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. Samuel Durant of Boy Scout Troop 99 upon earning the rank · Proclamation recognizing Esther L. Bush, Presi- of Eagle Scout.— Sponsored by Council Member dent and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Macey Pittsburgh, for being named as a "Champion of Change" by the White House Initiative on Educa- · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. and Mrs. tional Excellence for African Americans.— Spon- Howard and Mary Frances Artman upon the occasion sored by Council Members Green Hawkins and of their 50th wedding anniversary.— Sponsored by Robinson Council Member Macey

· Proclamation recognizing William E. “Bill” · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Ms. Anna Bag- Strickland, Jr., Founder, President and CEO of los upon the occasion of her 105th birthday.— Spon- the Manchester Bidwell Corporation, for being sored by Council Member Macey honored by U.S. Senator Bob Casey for his out- standing contributions to social entrepreneur- · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. Dustin ship. — Sponsored by Council Members Green Wichelmann of Boy Scout Troop 1111 upon earning Hawkins and Robinson the rank of Eagle Scout.— Sponsored by Council Members Martoni and Macey

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Proclamations Read into the Official Record Proclamations from the March 19th Regular Meeting Continued: · Certificate of Recognition honoring Erin Marie McMahon for serving as a 2013 Miss Smiling Irish · Certificates of Achievement awarded to Mr. Eyes court maiden.—Sponsored by Council Member Maximillian Erb, Mr. Nathan Phillips and Mr. Palmiere Victor Watson of Boy Scout Troop 184 upon earn- ing the rank of Eagle Scout.—Sponsored by · Proclamation declaring the month of April 2013 as Council President Martoni “Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month” in Alle- gheny County.—Sponsored by Council Member · Proclamation declaring Saturday, March 23, 2013 Macey “Bon Ami Temple No. 49 Day” in Allegheny County.—Sponsored by Council Member Robin- · Proclamation honoring the late Selma Hortense son Burke for her numerous and invaluable contributions to the arts community.—Sponsored by Council Mem- Proclamations from the April 2nd ber Macey Regular Meeting: · Certificate of Achievement awarded to the South Al- · Proclamation declaring Tuesday, April 9, 2013 as legheny High School girls' soccer team for winning “Equal Pay Day” in Allegheny County.— the WPIAL Class A Section 2 Championship.— Sponsored by Council Members Green Hawkins, Sponsored by Council Member Macey Burn, Danko, DeFazio, Ellenbogen, Finnerty, Fu- tules, Harris, Macey, Martoni, Palmiere, Rea and Proclamations from the April 16th Robinson Regular Meeting:

· Proclamation celebrating the University Center · Certificate of Achievement awarded to the Vincen- for Social and Urban Research of the University tian Academy boys' basketball team for winning of Pittsburgh upon its 40th anniversary.— the 2013 WPIAL Class A boys' basketball champi- Sponsored by Council Members Macey, Burn, onship.—Sponsored by Council Member Rea Danko, DeFazio, Ellenbogen, Finnerty, Futules, Green Hawkins, Martoni, Palmiere, Rea and · Certificate of Achievement awarded to the Bishop Robinson Canevin High School girls' basketball team for winning the 2013 WPIAL and PIAA Class AA · Certificate of Recognition honoring Maggie Marie girls' basketball championships.—Sponsored by Donaldson for being crowned the 2013 Miss Smil- Council Member Ellenbogen ing Irish Eyes.—Sponsored by Council Members Burn, Danko, DeFazio, Drozd, Ellenbogen, Fin- · Certificate of Recognition honoring Bishop nerty, Futules, Green Hawkins, Harris, Macey, Canevin High School girls' basketball head coach Martoni, Palmiere, Rea and Robinson Tim Joyce for being named the 2013 Post-Gazette Class AA Girls' Basketball Coach of the Year.— · Certificate of Recognition honoring Shea Shovlin Sponsored by Council Member Ellenbogen for serving as a 2013 Miss Smiling Irish Eyes court maiden.—Sponsored by Council President · Certificate of Achievement awarded to the Quaker Martoni Valley High School hockey team for winning the 2013 Class A Penguins Cup.—Sponsored by Coun- cil Members Drozd and Rea

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Proclamations Read into the Official Record Proclamations from the April 16th Proclamations from the May 7th Regular Meeting Continued: Regular Meeting:

· Certificate of Achievement awarded to the North · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. Jeffrey Allegheny Senior High School hockey team for A. Nix of Boy Scout Troop 157 upon earning the winning the 2013 Class AAA Penguins Cup and rank of Eagle Scout.—Sponsored by Council Mem- the Pennsylvania State Championship.— ber Burn Sponsored by Council Member Rea · Proclamation naming April 28, 2013 as “Workers Memorial Day” in Allegheny County.—Sponsored · Certificate of Recognition awarded to M & J Man- by Council Members DeFazio and Macey agement upon the official groundbreaking for the new McDonald's of Waterworks.—Sponsored by · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Ms. Emily Council Members Burn and Futules Marchewka for earning the Penn State University, Fayette Campus, 2013 Matt Drozd Family Humani- · Certificate of Achievement congratulating the Al- tarian Assistance and Community Service Award.— legheny County Jail for receiving its certificate of Sponsored by Council Member Drozd compliance from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and for scoring extremely high in the · Proclamation celebrating the 100th anniversary of field inspection report.—Sponsored by Council the Kaufmann's Clock.—Sponsored by Council Member Ellenbogen Members Finnerty, Danko, DeFazio, Ellenbogen, Futules, Harris, Martoni, Palmiere, Rea and Robin- · Certificate of Recognition recognizing Mr. Louis S. son Trombetta upon the occasion of his retirement af- ter serving various Boys & Girls Clubs in the Pitts- · Certificate of Recognition awarded to the Crafton burgh area for 28 years.—Sponsored by Council Elementary School celebrating the building's 100th Member Finnerty anniversary. —Sponsored by Council Member Fin- nerty · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Chester and Pat Ornowski upon the occasion · Proclamation congratulating Frank Vulcano, Jr., of their 65th wedding anniversary.—Sponsored by Athletic Director of Chartiers Valley High School, Council Member Macey for being named the 2013 PIAA District 7 Athletic Director of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Ath- · Proclamation honoring Judge D. Michael Fisher letic Directors Association.—Sponsored by Council for receiving the Robert E. Dauer Award for Judi- Member Finnerty cial Leadership & Excellence by Amen Corner.— Sponsored by Council President Martoni · Proclamation naming May 9, 2013 as “Transit Day” in Allegheny County.—Sponsored by Council Mem- · Proclamation honoring the Braddock Carnegie ber Green Hawkins Library for being designated a National Historic Landmark.—Sponsored by Council President · Proclamation declaring the month of May 2013 as Martoni “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” in Alle- gheny County.—Sponsored by Council Members · Proclamation declaring the week of April 14-20, Heidelbaugh and Macey 2013 as National Public Safety Telecommunica- tions Week in Allegheny County.—Sponsored by Council Member Ellenbogen

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Proclamations Read into the Official Record Proclamations from the May 7th Regular Meeting Continued: · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Patricia Popp upon the occasion of · Certificate of Recognition granted to Mr. James B. their 50th wedding anniversary.—Sponsored by Struzzi, II for his service to the residents and travel- Council Member Macey ers in District 11 of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).—Sponsored by · Proclamation declaring the week from May 12th Council Member Macey through May 18th, 2013 as “Police Week” in Alle- gheny County.—Sponsored by Council Members · Proclamation recognizing the Persad Center upon Martoni, Burn, Danko, DeFazio, Drozd, Ellen- its 25th Anniversary of its Art for Change Auction. bogen, Finnerty, Futules, Green Hawkins, Harris, —Sponsored by Council Member Macey Heidelbaugh, Macey, Palmiere, Rea and Robinson

· Proclamation congratulating Mr. Ken Jugan, aka · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. John J. Lord Zoltan, for receiving the 2013 Jason Sanderson Uhring and Mr. Nicholas J. Shelley of Boy Scout Humanitarian Award from the Cauliflower Alley Troop 85 upon earning the rank of Eagle Scout.— Club, a nonprofit made up of current and former Sponsored by Council President Martoni professional wrestlers.—Sponsored by Council Member Macey · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Ms. Beverly Bailey upon the occasion of her retirement after · Proclamation congratulating the Steel Valley Coun- serving the Allegheny County Department of Hu- cil of Governments upon the occasion of its 40th man Services (DHS) for 39 ½ years.—Sponsored by anniversary.—Sponsored by Council Members Council President Martoni Macey, Danko, Martoni and Palmiere · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Dominic · Proclamation recognizing the 70th anniversary of Giordano of Pine-Richland High School for win- the S.S. McKeesport's final voyage.—Sponsored by ning the 2013 WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA boys' Council Member Macey diving championships.—Sponsored by Council Member Rea · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. Samuel Thomas, Sr. upon the occasion of his 100th birth- · Certificate of Achievement awarded to the North day.—Sponsored by Council Member Macey Allegheny Senior High School boys' swimming team for winning the 2013 WPIAL Class AAA · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. and Mrs. boys' swimming team championship.—Sponsored Fred and Peggie Kugler upon the occasion of their by Council Member Rea 65th wedding anniversary. —Sponsored by Council Member Macey · Certificate of Achievement awarded to the North Allegheny Senior High School girls' swimming · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Mr. and Mrs. team for winning the 2013 WPIAL Class AAA girls' Falco and Edna Paterra upon the occasion of their swimming team championship.—Sponsored by 60th wedding anniversary. —Sponsored by Council Council Member Rea Member Macey

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Proclamations Read into the Official Record Proclamations from the May 22nd Regular Meeting: · Certificates of Recognition presented to the 2013 Allegheny County Police retirees.—Sponsored by · Certificates of Recognition awarded to the Sisters Council President Martoni of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities 2013 Jubilarians upon reaching milestone anniversaries. · Certificate of Recognition thanking the Castle —Sponsored by Council Member Burn Shannon Borough for hosting its annual Commu- nity Day celebration on May 26, 2013.—Sponsored · Certificates of Recognition awarded to the winners by Council Member Palmiere of the Allegheny County Health Department's Earth Day 2013 “Pollution Prevention Starts with · Certificates of Recognition thanking the Castle You” poster contest.—Sponsored by Council Mem- Shannon Borough, City of Clairton, Elizabeth Bor- bers Palmiere, Burn, Harris and Robinson ough, Jefferson Hills Borough, and Whitehall Bor- ough for hosting annual Memorial Day Parades in · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. Alexan- their communities on May 27, 2013.—Sponsored by der N. Washy of Boy Scout Troop 368 upon earning Council Member Palmiere the rank of Eagle Scout.—Sponsored by Council Member Drozd · Certificate of Recognition thanking the South Park Township for celebrating Memorial Day on May · Proclamation congratulating the First United Pres- 27, 2013.—Sponsored by Council Member Palmiere byterian Church of Rennerdale upon the 110th an- niversary of its founding.—Sponsored by Council · Proclamation honoring Member Finnerty “Wrestling's Living Legend” and declaring Friday, May 17, 2013 as “Bruno Sammartino Day” in Alle- · Proclamation thanking the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, gheny County.—Sponsored by Council Members Highmark, BNY Mellon, the Pittsburgh Foundation DeFazio and Martoni and the Heinz Endowments for sponsoring the Jef- ferson Awards for Public Service program.— ### Sponsored by Council Member Heidelbaugh Legislative Blotter · Certificate of Achievement awarded to Mr. Thadeus Abramowich of Boy Scout Troop 321 The following legislative items were approved by Council upon earning the rank of Eagle Scout.—Sponsored in the months of March, April and May 2013 by Council Members Heidelbaugh and Rea

Appointments: · Certificate of Recognition awarded to the Du-

quesne/West Mifflin Rotary Club upon the occa- Bill No. 7370-13 Approving the reappointment of sion of its 60th anniversary.—Sponsored by Coun- — cil Member Macey Austin A. Davis to serve as a member of the Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2016. · Certificate of Recognition awarded to Dom Toretti for his 60 years of service as a founding member of the Duquesne/West Mifflin Rotary Club.— Bill No. 7371-13 — Approving the reappointment of Sponsored by Council Member Macey Victor Diaz to serve as a member of the Minority Busi- ness Enterprise Advisory Committee for a term to ex- pire on December 31, 2016. April/May/June 2013 Page 12

Legislative Blotter

Bill No. 7372-13 — Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7380-13 — Approving the appointment of Marc Little to serve as a member of the Minority Deanna Brown, to serve as a member of the Allegheny Business Enterprise Advisory Committee for a term County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Advisory to expire on December 31, 2016. Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2015.

Bill No. 7373-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7381-13 —Approving the appointment of Toni Silva to serve as a member of the Minority Busi- Kathleen Testoni, to serve as a member of the Alle- ness Enterprise Advisory Committee for a term to gheny County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability expire on December 31, 2016. Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2015. Bill No. 7374-13 —Approving the appointment of Claire A. Walker, Ph. D, to serve as a member of the Bill No. 7409-13 —Approving the appointment of Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board for a term to Janet Craig to serve as a member of the Agricultural expire on December 31, 2015. Land Preservation Board for a term to expire on De- cember 31, 2014. Bill No. 7375-13 —Approving the appointment of Mario Browne, to serve as a member of the Drug and Bill No. 7410-13 —Approving the appointment of Bar- Alcohol Planning Council of Allegheny County for a bara Parees to serve as a member of the Allegheny term to expire on December 31, 2015. HealthChoices, Inc. Board for a term to expire on De- cember 31, 2015. Bill No. 7376-13 —Approving the reappointment of Abbie E. Scanio nee Garrighan, to serve as a member Bill No. 7411-13 —Approving the appointment of Tho- of the Drug and Alcohol Planning Council of Alle- mas Weaver to serve as a member of the Agricultural gheny County for a term to expire on December 31, Land Preservation Board for a term to expire on De- 2015. cember 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7377-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7419-13 —Approving the appointment of Eric Hulsey, to serve as a member of the Drug and Carol Burke to serve as a Member of the Council of Alcohol Planning Council of Allegheny County for a Friends Organization (Round Hill Park) for a term to term to expire on December 31, 2015. expire on March 5, 2015.

Bill No. 7378-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7424-13 —Approving the appointment of Barbara Wolvovitz, to serve as a member of the Alle- Kathy Matta to serve as a Member of the Council of gheny County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Friends Organization (White Oak Park) for a term to Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, expire on March 5, 2015. 2015. Bill No. 7425-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7379-13 —Approving the appointment of Linda Sheedy to serve as a Member of the Council of Lynda Marnoni, to serve as a member of the Alle- Friends Organization (White Oak Park) for a term to gheny County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability expire on March 5, 2015. Advisory Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2015. Bill No. 7452-13 —Approving the reappointment of James M. Flynn, Jr. to serve as a member of the Com- munity College of Allegheny County Board of Trustees for a term to expire on December 31, 2018. April/May/June 2013 Page 13

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Bill No. 7454-13 —Approving the appointment of Bill No. 7497-13 —Approving the appointment of Richard Hrivnak to serve as a member of the Person- Daniel Styche to serve as a member of the Allegheny nel Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2015. County Human Relations Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2016. Bill No. 7456-13 —Approving the appointment of Daryl Jackson to serve as a member of the Allegheny Bill No. 7498-13 —Approving the reappointment of County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Advi- Dorothy Antonelli to serve as a member of the Air Pol- sory Board for a term to expire on December 31, lution Control Advisory Committee for a term to ex- 2015. pire on December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7457-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7499-13 —Approving the reappointment of Joseph Serrao to serve as a member of the Allegheny Chester R. Babst to serve as a member of the Air Pollu- County Property Assessment Appeals and Review tion Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2015. on December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7458-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7500-13 —Approving the reappointment of Thomas Headley to serve as a member of the Agri- Jeanne K. Clark to serve as a member of the Air Pollu- cultural Land Preservation Board for a term to expire tion Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2013. on December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7460-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7501-13 —Approving the reappointment of Anthony Saveikis to serve as a member of the Agri- Dr. Michael Finewood to serve as a member of the Air cultural Land Preservation Board for a term to expire Pollution Control Advisory Committee for a term to on December 31, 2014. expire on December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7483-13 —Approving the appointment of Bill No. 7502-13 —Approving the reappointment of Robert D. Hurley to serve as a member of the Alle- Steve Hvozdovich to serve as a member of the Air Pol- gheny County Port Authority Board for a term to ex- lution Control Advisory Committee for a term to ex- pire on December 31, 2016. pire on December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7453-13 —Approving the appointment of Bill No. 7503-13 —Approving the reappointment of Charlene Petrelli to serve as a member of the Com- Mark Jeffrey to serve as a member of the Air Pollution munity College of Allegheny County Board of Trus- Control Advisory Committee for a term to expire on tees for a term to expire on December 31, 2018. December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7459-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7504-13 —Approving the reappointment of William Sray to serve as a member of the Agricul- David P. Mazzocco to serve as a member of the Air tural Land Preservation Board for a term to expire on Pollution Control Advisory Committee for a term to December 31, 2013. expire on December 31, 2013.

Bill No. 7496-13 —Approving the appointment of Bill No. 7505-13 —Approving the reappointment of State Senator Wayne D. Fontana to serve as a mem- Robert Orchowski to serve as a member of the Air Pol- ber of the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pitts- lution Control Advisory Committee for a term to ex- burgh and Allegheny County for a term to expire on pire on December 31, 2013. December 31, 2013. April/May/June 2013 Page 14

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Bill No. 7506-13 —Approving the reappointment of Bill No. 7508-13 —A Resolution of the County of Alle- Joe Osborne to serve as a member of the Air Pollu- gheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, resolving that tion Control Advisory Committee for a term to ex- proposed changes to the Board of Property Assessment pire on December 31, 2013. Appeals and Review's Rules and Regulations shall not go into effect. Bill No. 7507-13 —Approving the reappointment of John Palmiere to serve as a member of the Air Pollu- Bill No. 7470-13 —A Resolution of the Council of Alle- tion Control Advisory Committee for a term to ex- gheny County, Pennsylvania, made pursuant to the pire on December 31, 2013. Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act ("LERTA"), Pa. Stat. Ann. tit. 72, § 4722 et seq. (1995), as Bill No. 7528-13 —Approving the appointment of amended, providing for: a program of temporary ex- David C. Cannon, Jr. to serve as a member of the Air emption from increases in Allegheny County Real Pollution Control Advisory Committee for a term to Property Taxes, for specified time periods, resulting expire on December 31, 2013. from improvements made by an owner of property located within a specific geographic area within Har- Bill No. 7529-13 —Approving the reappointment of mar Township, County Of Allegheny, Commonwealth Daniel Bricmont to serve as a member of the Air Pol- of Pennsylvania, previously determined to be a dete- lution Control Advisory Committee for a term to ex- riorated area; establishing a schedule for exempting pire on December 31, 2013. increases in Allegheny County property taxes resulting from such improvements; and prescribing the require- Bill No. 7530-13 —Approving the reappointment of ments and procedures by which an owner of property Steven B. Silverman to serve as a member of the Per- located within the deteriorated area can secure the sonnel Board for a term to expire on December 31, temporary exemption resulting from such improve- 2015. ments.

Resolutions: Bill No. 7509-13 —A Resolution of the Council of the County of Allegheny authorizing pursuit of a Tax In- Bill No. 7437-13 —A Resolution of the Council of the crement Financing plan to pay for portions of a project County of Allegheny authorizing pursuit of a Tax to be located in the Borough of Sewickley, Allegheny Increment Financing plan to pay for portions of the County, Pennsylvania. Westport Woods Development to be located in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Bill No. 7510-13 —A Resolution of the Council of the County of Allegheny authorizing pursuit of a Tax In- Bill No. 7469-13 —A Resolution of the Council of the crement Financing plan to pay for portions of the Dor- County of Allegheny authorizing the pursuit of a Tax mont TIF project to be located in the Borough of Dor- Increment Financing Plan to pay for a portion of the mont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. cost of the redevelopment of the Hazelwood-Almono Brownfield site in the neighborhood of Hazelwood, Motions: City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Bill No. 7492-13—Expressing the Sense of Council of Bill No. 7489-13 —A Resolution of the County of Al- Allegheny County opposing the enactment of Senate legheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, urging Bill 4 and advocating for the preservation of municipal Governor Corbett and the Pennsylvania General As- authority to evaluate and challenge tax exemptions en- sembly to re-start the adultBasic program for unin- joyed by institutions of purely public charity pursuant sured Pennsylvanians. to existing constitutional and statutory authority April/May/June 2013 Page 15

On January 17, 2013, Mr. Joe Gavlik was named the Ordinances: Chief Information Officer of the County in the Divi- sion of Computer Services. A 43-year veteran of the Bill No. 7435-13 —An Ordinance amending Chapter county, Gavlik had been serving in an acting capac- 215 of the Allegheny County Code of Ordinances, ity. Joe has served in many capacities in the Division entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," Ar- of Computer Services during his tenure and has ticle III, entitled "Council of Friends," §215-11, enti- been an instrumental part of the division’s growth and tled "Membership; terms of office," in order to ex- success. pand representation on the Council of Friends or- ganizations for each of the nine County parks. On March 4, 2013, two new directors joined Allegheny County. Mr. Steven W. Johnson, P.E. will be the new Bill No. 7413-13 —An Ordinance of the County of Director of Public Works. A former Executive Vice Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, permit- President of the National Environmental Balancing ting the use of certain County owned property by Bureau, Mr. Johnson is a professional engineer and Prevention Point Pittsburgh. resource manager with leadership experience in facili- ties management and construction programs for com- Bill No. 7485-13 —An Ordinance of the Council of plex organizations including the U.S. Navy, corporate the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to and municipal sectors. Mr. Johnson is a retired U.S. Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Navy Officer who served for 26 years. Mr. Steven M. Regulations pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local Kossert is the new Director of Facilities Manage- Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq. ment. The former director of Maintenance, Facilities Management at Duquesne University, Mr. Kossert has Bill No. 7486-13 —An Ordinance of the Council of extensive experience in the overall development of the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to buildings, equipment and common areas, including Allegheny County Health Department Rules and maintenance, renovation and construction pro- Regulations pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local jects. He had been with the University since 1986. Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq. On April 1, 2013, Ms. Laura J. Zaspel started as the Bill No. 7487-13 —An Ordinance of the Council of new Director of Human Resources. Prior to joining the County of Allegheny ratifying amendments to the county, Ms. Zaspel was the manager of Human Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Resources at UPMC Presbyterian and Shadyside. She Regulations pursuant to Section 12011 of the Local has also served as an Human Resources Consultant Health Administration Law, 16 P.S. §12001 et seq. and also worked for the City of Pittsburgh’s Depart- ### ment of Personnel and Civil Service Commission for twenty years. She is graduate of Penn State University New County Directors (continued from pg. 4) and holds an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

On February 21, 2012, Mr. Andrew F. Szefi, Esq. On October 15, 2012, Mr. Orlando L. Harper was was named the new County Solicitor. The Allegheny named the new Warden of the Allegheny County County Solicitor is the chief legal officer of the Jail. The former Deputy Warden for Operations in the county and also serves as the director of the Law De- Washington D.C. Department of Corrections, Mr. partment. Harper began his service to that facility as a Security

Officer in 1986, working his way up through the ranks On December 3, 2012, Mr. Jerry Tyskiewicz was to his current position. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and named the new Director of Administrative Services. is certified by the American Correctional Association Mr. Tyskiewicz is the former Manager of Fiscal Af- as a Certified Correctional Manager. He also served as fairs for the Allegheny County Court of Common a Commissioner of the ACA Accreditation. Pleas. ###

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I N F O R M A T I O N & E V E N T S

Council Committee Chairs UPCOMING COUNCIL Council’s Summer Recess MEETINGS Appointment Review Health & Human MEETINGS BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M. Allegheny County Council’s annual sum- John DeFazio Services GOLD ROOM - 4th FLOOR John Palmiere mer recess begins following the Tuesday, Budget & Finance COURTHOUSE July 9th, Regular Meeting of Council. William Russell Parks Robinson Nick Futules July 9 Council schedules back-to-back meetings Economic Public Safety in early July and late August to allow for Development Jim Ellenbogen August 20 a six-week break. Committee meetings & Housing Amanda Green Public Works may still occur throughout the weeks in Hawkins Bob Macey Request to Comment between Regular Meetings.

Executive Parks & Public Works Citizens of Allegheny County may “Like all government bodies, this recess Nick Futules Nick Futules & address County Council at Bob Macey allows for a small break from our weekly Regular Meetings. Visit Council’s Government Reform and monthly routines,” said Council Vice Charles Martoni Public Transportation website at -President Nick Futules, Chair of Coun- Michael Finnerty www.alleghenycounty.us/council cil’s Executive Committee. to download the request to com-

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