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Brian Weiss

Council Member2024-01-02 to 2028-01 (oath Jan 2, 2024 reorganization minutes; month-level end: January 2028 per Phoenixville boards page North Ward seat expiring Jan 3, 2028)

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
2
Total speaking time
3:24
Avg per meeting
1:42
Segments
57

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jun 2026[19]

Firefighter hiring pipeline begins

Borough share starts at 25% of five salaries in years one and two, rising to 65% in year three and full cost by year four if the grant is won.

medium↑Nov 2026[13]

374 Church Street Workforce Housing Project

low↑Nov 2026[10]

315 Gay Street Zoning Application (Masons Lodge)

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Water and Sewer Rates for 2027

Water rate increases to $10.80 per thousand gallons; sewer holds at $7.15; early bond payoffs save about $102,000 combined.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

2027 Budget and 10.5-Mill Tax Levy

Total global budget of $39,105,704; general fund runs about $1.7 million underfunded before fund balance use.

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Station Hill Development opposition

If private retaining-wall infrastructure on the steep slope fails, residents fear taxpayers could end up footing the bill.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Phoenixville Library funding shortfall

The proposal is a 25-cent-per-resident increase each year for four years — from about $1 to $2 per resident.

medium↓Sep 2026[6]

Old Kindergarten Center property conditions

medium↓Oct 2026[6]

Honky Tonk liquor license transfer approved with conditions

The venue bears the cost of sound dampening improvements at 130 Bridge Street.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Metered parking lot ordinance amendment

Metered parking revenue rules may be affected; specifics not stated.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Water meter replacement funded

$38,000 reallocated within the water distribution budget — no new money.

medium↓Oct 2026[5]

EMS agreement renewed — no surprise ambulance bills

The borough pays the provider directly under a household-based cost schedule, shielding residents from out-of-pocket transport bills.

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Solid waste hauler reporting dates amendment coming

low↓Oct 2026[5]

Downtown 2027 event calendar locked in

Parking lots and street closures on event days may affect downtown parking availability.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Vanderslice Street traffic and parking

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Liquor license transfer to 130 Bridge Street

A new restaurant and live music venue on Bridge Street, with occupancy of about 150 inside plus 40-50 on the patio.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Bridge Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement rebid

Bids came in above expectations; rebidding aims to bring costs down.

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

395 Bridge Street Parking Lot design

Engineering costs paid from the Parking Fund; construction cost not yet determined.

medium↓Jul 2026[2]

15 Water Street acquisition

Purchase price based on an appraisal, paid through an agreement of sale rather than condemnation.

medium↓Aug 2026[2]

Emergency water main break costs

About $280,000 from the water fund balance and hydrant protection lines to cover emergency repairs.

Decisions during term (198)

Recorded while Weiss was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (minutes, pre-paid bills, budget increases)

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Continue Remington & Vernick Engineers as Borough Engineer

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Advertise the 2027 Draft Budget

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Adopt Solid Waste Hauler Reporting Dates Ordinance

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Adopt Stormwater Simplified Approach Resolution

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Adopt 2027 Schedule of Fees Resolution

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Appoint Independent Auditor for FY 2026

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Authorize No-Match Grant Applications for Police

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Certificate of Appropriateness — 374 Church Street Multifamily Project

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Approve Amended Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations

approved7-0Nov 10, 2026

Approval of October 13, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Agenda (minutes, HARB certificates, 2027 event applications, finance items)

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Appointment of Gary Marbley to Recreation Board

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Appointment of Andrew Dunn to Tree Advisory Commission

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 5568

approved6-0-1Oct 13, 2026

Acceptance of additional exhibits — Phoenixville Honky Tonk liquor license transfer

approved6-0-1Oct 13, 2026

Resolution approving liquor license transfer R-14862 (Phoenixville Honky Tonk, 130 Bridge Street)

approved7-0Oct 13, 2026

Ordinance amendment — Chapter 15, Metered Parking Lots

tabled7-0Oct 13, 2026

Certificate of Appropriateness — 374 Church Street multifamily project (HARB)

approvedOct 13, 2026

Emergency Medical Services Operating Agreement with TowerDIRECT, LLC