Mayor & Board of Trustees
About the Department:
Brian Borchik Mayor
I moved to Phoenix in the summer of 2016 after falling in love with a house I looked at on the river. I was drawn to the area because of it being a river-side community. I have worked on and around the water since I was 17 years old in the boating and commercial fishing industry. One thing many people are always surprised to find out about me is that my college degree is Marine Biology!
Upon moving into my house I was immediately welcomed by neighbors and could fell the closeness of the entire community. I started attending board meetings after speaking with a neighbor who sparked my interest in the political side of the village.
I attended regular board meetings as a resident for about two years when I was asked to join the Village Planning Board. I served in that position for one year, followed by one year as a Trustee and now the Mayor. I'm extremely humbled by the outpouring of support from village residents in my path to this office.
I'm very excited for the future of our community and the receipt of the $4.5 million dollar NY Forward Grant only adds to the possibilities of what we can, and will, accomplish together. My door is always open. I feel that constant communication between the board and residents is key and I will always encourage participation from all villagers in everything we do.
Contact Village of Phoenix Mayor
Village of Phoenix Mayor:
Brian Borchik
Phone:
(315) 491-4815
Village Trustees:
Jeffrey Koegel Trustee
I have lived in this area my entire life. I currently own a home in the Village of Phoenix with my wife Cindy. We have been married for 35 years and have raised our 2 sons Kevin and Jeffrey here. Through the years I have volunteered and coached for community sports. I am a graduate of JCB and I am also employed at Phoenix Central School as Senior Grounds Worker and have been working there for 36 years. I was currently on the Planning Board for the Village of Phoenix from 2019 until present.
On my free time I enjoy spending time at home with family and my 2 little granddaughters Rielle and Quinn. I also enjoy hunting, Nascar, and working around the house.
Living in the Village of Phoenix has been one of the most positive experiences on my life. I enjoy the small-time atmosphere and the strong sense of community that the Villageof Phoenix offers to its residents. I am looking forward to serving my community and am grateful that I have been giving the chance to do so.
Any questions or concerns I can always be reached ar (315)243-2498 or you can email me at jska024@gmail.com and most nice days you can always catch me on my front porch.
My name is Jennifer Maxam. I am one of the newly Elected Trustees for the Village. I am the liaison to the parks, pond and library.
My family moved to the village in 1984. I was in EJD, Jr High School at the time. I remember a run down village with a great many empty store fronts, no places for kids to play. I recall parks that were undeveloped, a pond that had been fenced in and inaccessible. It was a nice village but not a lot to offer and not a very fun place to live.
I graduated from John C. Birdlebough in 1990, my husband Marc also graduated from JCB in 1987. He too is a lifelong resident of Phoenix. We have many memories growing up here together. I have since then watched my children graduate from JCB, purchased my own home in the village, and proudly experienced the village come back to life.
The businesses that have come in over the years have filled our small downtown area with energy that calls people into their establishments. From foods, to salons, to flower shops etc., and now we are working on a newly expanded ice cream shop with the plans to open a Dollar General Market. The village is doing more than ever to help bring in revenue to keep our taxes lower and grow our community. It makes me very proud to be a part of it all. I am encouraged by all the feedback from people within the village on Facebook expressing concerns and suggestions to bring to the table. Now if we could only get more of these faces to come to the village board meetings so you can hear more of what’s going on. Village involvement will only help us make better educated decisions on behalf of the people living within the village. If you have never been to one I encourage you to come and be a part of our meetings. Some get pretty exciting. We would love more feedback in person and would also love for you to get to know your trustees and let us get to know you.
I am grateful for being chosen by my peers to serve on the board and am available to hear concerns you may want to share or ideas you may have to make Phoenix a better place to love and live!
Steven McBurnie Trustee
My name is Steve McBurnie, I’m a 20-year resident of the Phoenix area. My fiancé and I purchased our current home in the village in 2017. I grew up in the Liverpool area before enlisting in the military in 1991. I served 20 years in the United States Army and New York Army National Guard. I served a 1-year tour in Iraq, in addition to multiple overseas activations in Germany, Korea, Italy and Sri Lanka. I currently serve as Senior Vice Commander of our local VFW post 5540 here in the village.
After serving several years on active duty I started my career with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department working as a Deputy Sheriff in the jail for 10 years and then moved to the transport division where I worked for 13 years before retiring in December of 2023. I am currently working as a Constable for the Town of Clay court systems.
As a proud Firebird parent of 4 students in the Phoenix district, I was honored to be asked by several village members to run for a trustee position with the village board and to become a more active member of our community. While I am very new to this side of the political world, I am very excited to see the improvements and opportunities coming to our village in the future. I believe the village is trending in the right direction and look forward to any opportunities to be able to help make our village a better place. I take great pride in living in an area that is so amazing for raising a family. With its community support of small businesses, events and organizations, it’s easy to take pride in our village.
