# Pennsylvania Record

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## Recent meetings (12)

- [2026-11-10 — Council OKs $39M draft 2027 budget with possible 10.5-mil tax rate — five new firefighters coming via grant](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/467fb5f0-547a-435e-a26c-3c188f89e73a): Borough Council
- [2026-10-13 — Firefighters, police honored as council OKs $974K SAFER grant, liquor license transfer for Honky Tonk, and new EMS deal](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/7390ffa3-2139-4ed7-9d50-fe9c3658fe56): Borough Council
- [2026-09-08 — Honky Tonk liquor license decision pushed to October as library makes funding plea](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/daef3e59-f597-4961-bc9f-1fcb2e2cdf35): Borough Council
- [2026-08-11 — Borough manager of 18 years, Jean Krack, announces retirement — plus $600K+ in budget moves approved](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/317018a1-ed5c-4e14-9895-70be2797a780): Borough Council
- [2026-07-14 — Council lands 13-acre French Creek easement, buys Water Street property, and swears in new officer](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/3f4e6313-4eb4-42bf-9f79-619633077ed2): Borough Council
- [2026-06-09 — Council adopts ICE limits ordinance, OKs two housing projects and a banking deal worth ~$700K](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/a707a1f2-41c2-4fe6-a2c8-36718013667b): Borough Council
- [2026-05-12 — Council buys 1 acre next to Reservoir Park for $225K, adopts ICE-noncooperation ordinance, awards $2.26M Starr Street contract](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/354b3190-d8d6-4072-ab80-0652f5311e6e): Borough Council
- [2026-04-14 — Crowd pushes back on tree removals as Council awards $1.4M Paradise Street contract and fills three Recreation Board seats](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/07f79e57-67e1-4bb0-9d38-d027a2d3deaa): Borough Council
- [2026-03-10 — Council denies two 13-year-old stalled developments after extensions rejected, adopts zoning fixes, swears in Budnik](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/d8af5920-1552-46b5-a5f1-c703a13dd0d5): Borough Council
- [2026-02-10 — Council vows no ICE 287(G) deal as dozens of residents demand action; new North Ward council member appointed](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/0aae8de9-8d84-4d7d-b4d7-c486c81e05e9): Borough Council
- [2026-01-13 — Councilman Strenfel resigns, leaving a North Ward seat open — here's how to apply](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/216aeb82-d2b7-43a8-9834-f920e6870b34): Borough Council
- [2026-01-05 — Phoenixville swears in new council, keeps Ewald as president for 2026](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/meetings/0d99cbd3-6f1b-4bb2-be20-27cc18fc6a35): Borough Council


## Civic issues (41)

- [Firefighter hiring pipeline begins](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/fire-department-staffing-overtime): public-safety · priority: high
- [374 Church Street Workforce Housing Project](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/374-church-street-workforce-housing-project): development · priority: medium
- [2027 Budget and 10.5-Mill Tax Levy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/2027-budget-and-105-mill-tax-levy): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Water and Sewer Rates for 2027](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/water-and-sewer-rates-for-2027): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [315 Gay Street Zoning Application (Masons Lodge)](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/315-gay-street-zoning-application): zoning · priority: low
- [Phoenixville Library funding shortfall](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/library-funding-letter-of-support): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Station Hill Development opposition](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/station-hill-development-opposition): development · priority: high
- [Honky Tonk liquor license transfer approved with conditions](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/honky-tonk-liquor-license-transfer-approved-with-conditions): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Old Kindergarten Center property conditions](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/old-kindergarten-center-property-conditions): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement rebid](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/bridge-street-sanitary-sewer-improvement-rebid): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Metered parking lot ordinance amendment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/metered-parking-lot-ordinance): roads · priority: low
- [Water meter replacement funded](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/water-meter-replacement-funded): water-utilities · priority: low
- [EMS agreement renewed — no surprise ambulance bills](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/ems-agreement-renewed-no-surprise-ambulance-bills): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Solid waste hauler reporting dates amendment coming](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/solid-waste-hauler-reporting-dates-amendment-coming): environment · priority: low
- [Downtown 2027 event calendar locked in](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/downtown-2027-event-calendar-locked-in): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Vanderslice Street traffic and parking](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/vanderslice-street-traffic-and-parking): roads · priority: medium
- [Liquor license transfer to 130 Bridge Street](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/liquor-license-transfer-to-130-bridge-street): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [395 Bridge Street Parking Lot design](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/395-bridge-street-parking-lot-design): roads · priority: medium
- [French Creek Trail extension easement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/french-creek-trail-extension-easement): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Emergency water main break costs](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/emergency-water-main-break-costs): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Retail sale of dogs ordinance](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/retail-sale-of-dogs-ordinance): zoning · priority: low
- [False alarm ordinance update](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/false-alarm-ordinance-update): public-safety · priority: low
- [Police hiring and ride-along outreach](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/police-hiring-and-ride-along-outreach): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Sidewalk cafe and outdoor business rules](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/sidewalk-cafe-and-outdoor-business-rules): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Civil War Centennial Memorial revitalization](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/civil-war-centennial-memorial-revitalization): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Borough Manager Jean Krack retirement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/borough-manager-jean-krack-retirement): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Pension ordinance amendment advertisement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/pension-ordinance-amendment-advertisement): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [101 High Street development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/101-high-street-development): development · priority: medium
- [Fire hydrant inspection easements](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/fire-hydrant-inspection-easements): public-safety · priority: high
- [Parking signage confusion on Second Avenue](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/parking-signage-confusion-on-second-avenue): roads · priority: low
- [15 Water Street acquisition](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/15-water-street-acquisition): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Board and commission appointments](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/board-and-commission-appointments): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Immigration enforcement limits on borough property](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/immigration-enforcement-limits-on-borough-property): public-safety · priority: high
- [Odessa Development major amendment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/odessa-development-major): development · priority: medium
- [Urban canopy: arborist, tree assessment and public trust](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/urban-canopy-arborist-tree-assessment-and-public-trust): environment · priority: high
- [Truist banking rate increase](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/truist-banking-rate-increase): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [North Ward council vacancy](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/north-ward-council-vacancy): development · priority: high
- [Inside Out program and special-event rule changes](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/inside-out-program-and-special-event-rule-changes): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Downtown landmark renovation at 231-233 Bridge Street](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/downtown-landmark-renovation-at-231-233-bridge-street): development · priority: medium
- [Resident's records request regarding her husband's death](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/residents-records-request-regarding-her-husbands-death): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Police blood draw procedures and intermunicipal agreement](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/issues/police-blood-draw-procedures-and-intermunicipal-agreement): public-safety · priority: high


## Development applications (11)

- [374 Church Street Multifamily Condominium Project](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/374-church-street-multifamily-condominium-project): site-plan · under-review
- [315 Gay Street — Masons Lodge Zoning Relief](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/315-gay-street-masons-lodge-zoning-relief): conditional-use · pending
- [Station Hill Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/station-hill-development): subdivision · under-review
- [Black Rock Sanctuary Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/black-rock-sanctuary-development): other · approved
- [99 Bridge Street / Ashland Street dedication](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/99-bridge-street-ashland-street-dedication): other · approved
- [395 Bridge Street Parking Lot](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/395-bridge-street-parking-lot): site-plan · under-review
- [Odessa Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/odessa-development): subdivision · approved
- [101 High Street](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/101-high-street): subdivision · approved
- [151 Columbia Avenue subdivision and twin dwellings](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/151-columbia-avenue-subdivision-and-twin-dwellings): variance · pending
- [Certificate of Appropriateness — renovations at 231-233 Bridge Street](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/certificate-of-appropriateness-renovations-at-231-233-bridge-street): site-plan · approved
- [317 Second Avenue variance — front-yard parking spot](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/development/317-second-avenue-variance-front-yard-parking-spot): variance · under-review


## Community topics (11)

- [Station Hill Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/station-hill-development): development
- [374 Church Street Multifamily Project](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/374-church-street-multifamily-project): development
- [Vanderslice Street traffic and Station Hill Development](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/vanderslice-street-traffic-and-station-hill-development): development
- [Old Kindergarten Center property conditions; library funding](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/old-kindergarten-center-property-conditions-library-funding): public-safety
- [Parking signage on Second Avenue](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/parking-signage-on-second-avenue): roads
- [Phoenixville Art Street Festival date change](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/phoenixville-art-street-festival-date-change): parks-rec
- [Phoenixville Honky Tonk liquor license transfer](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/phoenixville-honky-tonk-liquor-license-transfer): business-jobs
- [Urban canopy / arborist contracts](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/urban-canopy-arborist-contracts): environment
- [Right-to-Know records request regarding her husband's death](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/right-to-know-records-request-regarding-her-husbands-death): public-safety
- [Urban canopy / Tree Advisory Commission authority](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/urban-canopy-tree-advisory-commission-authority): environment
- [Human Relations Commission appointment](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/community/human-relations-commission-appointment): appointments


## Officials (20)

- [Peter Urscheler](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/peter-urscheler): Mayor
- [Jonathan Ewald](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/jonathan-ewald): Council President
- [Beth Burckley](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/beth-burckley): Council Vice President
- [Brian Moore](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/brian-moore): Council Assistant Secretary
- [Dana Dugan](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/dana-dugan): Council Member
- [Tanya Vogel](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/tanya-vogel): Council Member
- [Brian Weiss](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/brian-weiss): Council Member
- [Koretta McGhee](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/koretta-mcghee): Council Member
- [Klementina Budnik](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/klementina-budnik): Council Member
- [Jahan Tavangar](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/jahan-tavangar): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Catherine Bianco](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/catherine-bianco): Planning Commission Chair — Planning Commission
- [Tom Carnevale](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/tom-carnevale): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Raffaello Di Napoli](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/raffaello-di-napoli): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Josh Gould](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/josh-gould): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Joe Sikora](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/joe-sikora): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Amanda Irwin](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/amanda-irwin): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [Kelly Getzfread](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/kelly-getzfread): Assistant Borough Manager — Administration
- [Dave Boelker](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/dave-boelker): Director of Planning and Code Enforcement — Administration
- [E. Jean Krack](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/e-jean-krack): Borough Manager — Administration
- [Brian Marshall](https://thepennsylvaniarecord.org/phoenixville/officials/brian-marshall): Chief of Police — Administration