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Answering the Call to Serve - Township Support Team Building Permitting and Sewage Permitting workshopSome photos from Building Permitting and Sewage Permitting workshop. The workshop was held at the Clarion Township Building on Thursday March 13, 2024.
CCATO partnered with the Clarion County Assessment Office, Clarion County Conservation District, Clarion County GIS/Mapping, and Clarion County Planning to facilitate this workshop. Jeff Elder, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. and Mike Grill, Construction Code Inspectors, Inc. as well as Sewage Enforcement Officers Collin & Todd Fantaskey answered many questions relative to the Building Permitting and Sewage Permitting processes. Clarion County Association of Township Officials thanks those that worked together to make this workshop a success. Caroline Griebel, Clarion County Assessment Alicia Ramsey, Clarion Conservation District Leah Smith, Clarion County GIS/Mapping Kristi Amato, Clarion County Planning Jeff Elder, Bureau Veritas North America Mike Grill, Construction Code Inspectors, Inc. Todd Fantaskey, Northwest Soil Services Collin Fantaskey PSATS 2024 Boot Camp - Clarion CountyPhotos from the last session of PSATS 2024 Boot Camp in Clarion County for newly elected or appointed officials on Saturday March 23, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Express in Clarion, PA.
The officials heard about Emergency Management from Britt Whitling, Clarion County Department of Public Safety. Jay Goldstein, Pennoni Associates Inc, shared in the Public Works session. Tamara Kemmler with PLGIT pointed out the advantages for the municipalities that use PLGIT as a financial institution. Jim Schepis, PennDOT Municipal Services Representative, spoke of the resources that were available to the municipalities. An overview of Municipal Finance and Budget responsibilities was addressed by Terri Cunkle, DCED. Ed LeClear, Borough of State College, explained various Land Use topics. Upcoming Workshops
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DOT Grants
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LTAP - Erosion and Sedimentation Control
When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 8:00 AM until noon.
Where: Clarion Township Building, 17382 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258
CCATO is partnering with the Northwest Commission to present this workshop.
The course will educate municipal employees on the importance of erosion and sedimentation control, including the importance of post construction stormwater management. It will review erosion and sedimentation and the control measures. The installation procedures and examples of the measures will be described. The municipality’s role in monitoring post construction stormwater management will be discussed. The steps on developing your own erosion and sediment plan will be reviewed.
Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance or construction on or near municipal roadways or bridges, and employees responsible for MS4 E&S and PCSM inspections, including: roadmasters, crew foremen, equipment operators and laborers. Others who would benefit from this course include municipal managers and elected officials to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes.
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. - Program Begins
12:00 p.m. - Adjourn
For registration contact:
Jessica Carroll, Outreach Specialist & LTAP Coordinator
jessicac@northwestpa.org
Call (814) 677-4800 x109
Where: Clarion Township Building, 17382 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258
CCATO is partnering with the Northwest Commission to present this workshop.
The course will educate municipal employees on the importance of erosion and sedimentation control, including the importance of post construction stormwater management. It will review erosion and sedimentation and the control measures. The installation procedures and examples of the measures will be described. The municipality’s role in monitoring post construction stormwater management will be discussed. The steps on developing your own erosion and sediment plan will be reviewed.
Intended Audience: Individuals who are performing maintenance or construction on or near municipal roadways or bridges, and employees responsible for MS4 E&S and PCSM inspections, including: roadmasters, crew foremen, equipment operators and laborers. Others who would benefit from this course include municipal managers and elected officials to understand the importance and for budgeting purposes.
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. - Registration
8:00 a.m. - Program Begins
12:00 p.m. - Adjourn
For registration contact:
Jessica Carroll, Outreach Specialist & LTAP Coordinator
jessicac@northwestpa.org
Call (814) 677-4800 x109
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PSATS Municipal Government Academy
Today's elected and appointed local government officials must have a well-rounded understanding of a host of subjects to provide strong, effective leadership. Rapidly evolving technologies and ever-changing state and federal regulations add to the ongoing challenges. The PSATS Municipal Government Academy provides the educational opportunities and tools officials need to better understand and carry out all aspects of local government administration.
For more information and registration go to the following link: PSATS Municipal Government Academy
Supporting Government: Serving People
CCATO helps Clarion County PA Township Officials succeed in local government
Here at CCATO, we believe that communities are better when we build them together. That’s why we’ve developed an informative website filled with relevant, up-to-date information that can benefit all 22 of our area townships. As an umbrella organization supporting Clarion County’s township officials, CCATO facilitates training and provides resources for leaders in our region’s local government. So take a look around, we think you’ll find that our website is the centralized place you need to help serve your local community.
CCATO helps Clarion County PA Township Officials succeed in local government
Here at CCATO, we believe that communities are better when we build them together. That’s why we’ve developed an informative website filled with relevant, up-to-date information that can benefit all 22 of our area townships. As an umbrella organization supporting Clarion County’s township officials, CCATO facilitates training and provides resources for leaders in our region’s local government. So take a look around, we think you’ll find that our website is the centralized place you need to help serve your local community.
Keeping Government Local
“Because it works.” – a Clarion County township official
Like you, CCATO believes that a localized government is a more effective means of serving our citizens. We feel that the needs of our residents can be better heard and understood by local officials who share the same community.
Your Voice Matters
Communicating your needs in our local, county and state government
Together we can influence our county and state officials to support legislation that is beneficial to each of our townships. Through lobbying, we can help make sure that your local needs are heard and understood.
Your voice matters to us. CCATO helps you join forces with other townships in our county who may be experiencing the same issues you are. It’s good to know that you are part of something bigger that can help get your township’s needs met.
Workshops That Work For You
Sharing key information with our township officials
“Because it works.” – a Clarion County township official
Like you, CCATO believes that a localized government is a more effective means of serving our citizens. We feel that the needs of our residents can be better heard and understood by local officials who share the same community.
Your Voice Matters
Communicating your needs in our local, county and state government
Together we can influence our county and state officials to support legislation that is beneficial to each of our townships. Through lobbying, we can help make sure that your local needs are heard and understood.
Your voice matters to us. CCATO helps you join forces with other townships in our county who may be experiencing the same issues you are. It’s good to know that you are part of something bigger that can help get your township’s needs met.
Workshops That Work For You
Sharing key information with our township officials
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_As part of our commitment to local government, CCATO believes that keeping township officials abreast of changes in state regulations, technology and other areas of pertinent information is crucial. That’s why we provide workshops on subjects like:
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Tax Collectors Workshop - Held during our Clarion County Convention
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