Board of Finance - Minutes - 07/17/2024

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Board of Finance Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Regular Meeting Minutes Town Hall BOE Conference Room ~ 7:00 p.m.
Present: Glenn Patterson, Robert Tuneski, Bill Sheehan, Michael Rocchetti, Joseph Filippetti
Absent: Ronald Fedor
Elected: Rob Brule, First Selectman; Paul Goldstein, RTM Moderator; Abbas Danesh, Treasurer;
Danielle Steward-Gelinas, RTM Member; Patti Waters, Registrar of Voters
Staff: Kimberly Allen, Director of Finance; Ryan McNamara, Program Coordinator Recreation &
Parks; Joseph Mancini, Director of Finance/Operations Waterford Public Schools; Dani
Gorman, Human Resources Administrator; Michael Howley, Director of Fire Services;
Stephen Dubicki, Jr., Fire Marshall; Marc Balestracci, Chief of Police; Gary Schneider, Director
of Public Works; Nick Kepple, Suisman Shapiro, Town Attorney; Eric Callahan, Suisman
Shapiro, Town Attorney; Rebecca Hall, Administrative Assistant Finance Office/BOF
Recording Secretary
1. _ Establishment of a quorum and call to order
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3. Approval and acceptance of minutes: = 3S
Regular Meeting on June 12, 2024 uw 3B
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to approve the minutes of the June 12,
2024 Regular Meeting.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
4, — Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to move to enter Executive Session for
discussion on Dominion Tax Settlement at 7:08pm with the following persons attending the
Executive Session: Board of Finance members present; Nick Kepple and Eric Callahan, Town
Attorneys; Rob Brule, First Selectman.
Michael Rocchetti made a friendly amendment to the Motion and seconded by Robert Tuneski to
include Paige Walton, Assessor to attend the Executive Session.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed

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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to leave Executive Session at 7:25pm. No
action taken while in Executive Session.
5. To consider and act on a request by the Registrar of Voters, Bigi Ebbin and Patti Waters, for a FY24
appropriation of $10,930 to cover expenses incurred in the Presidential Preference Primary April 2,
2024 to be disbursed as follows, and forward to the RTM if required:
$7,305 to Line Item 10102-51320 Election Activities
$ 559 to Line item 10102-51920 F.1.C.A.
$3,066 to Line Item 10102-53020
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $10,930 as follows:
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vaeeoo Motion: Passed
6. To consider and act on a request by the Human Services Administrator, Dani Gorman, for an
additional appropriation for $5,000 to Line {tem #10119-51210 to supplement professional fees and
forward to the RTM if required.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $5,000 as follows:
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7. To consider and act on a request by the Human Services Administrator, Dani Gorman, for an
additional appropriation for $14,103 to Line Item #10119-51210 to offset the cost of salaries and
forward to the RTM if required.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $14,103 as follows:
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Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed

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8. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Human
Services Administrator, Dani Gorman, for Senior Services in the amount of $9,590 per the following
compilation from the Transfer Request Form
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Series Transfer Request
sewors
DEPARTIRERT
sppmoveo CURRENT _AccouNT ACCOUNT —_—ReWsED
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+ 10135 sino Trounasteaniow uus.ac900[ s.1s9ce] 5.18000) [ oo]
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3 10135 | sis20___[rca bneor00| verses] 2700] oss
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Explanation
Chairman Patterson questioned the backup regarding the Senior Service budget and Kimberly A
Director of Finance, clarified that the final transfers for FY24 will be done in August.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $9,590 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
9. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Assessor,
Paige Walton, in the amount of $440 due to pending legislation regarding motor vehicles per the
following compilation from the transfer request form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM.
Out of Series Transfer Request
Assessa
approvin ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT. ——REMISED,
INCREASE DECREASE Budget
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explanation
‘DUE TO PEXDING LEOIELATION, WE ARE L#0 £0 BELIEVE THAT THE MV PRICNG PROCESS WiLL BE RECONFIGURED AKO VEMICLES WILL BE PRICED

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10.
11.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $440 per the Transfer Request
Form.
Vote: 5-0-0
To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Tax
Collector, Alan Wilensky, in the amount of $10,970 per the following compilation from the Transfer
Request Form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Inter-Department Transfer
Out of Services Transfer Request
Exxcouecton
APPROVED CURRENT ACCOUNT ACCOUNT. REWSEO.
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $10,970 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Public Works
Director, Gary Schneider, in the amount of $66,850 per the following compilation from the Transfer
request form:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM.
‘Out of Series Transfer Request
pgevene 4th Quarter - FY24
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bitte. on Cove __oupeet cose, Ovject Dancripion Avant Amst,
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $66,850 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Glenn Patterson stated that Director Schneider had provided additional information regarding this
request via email prior to the meeting. That email included details regarding the contamination of a
resident's drinking water due to the application of road salt on that street. The Town is providing a
water source to the resident until the salt levels (being monitored and tested by DEEP) are lowered
toa safe level in their well water. Winter operations will be modified after the Town used a
consultant to assist in developing procedures to regulate the application of road salt. Adding special
equipment to town trucks to measure the amount of salt distributed on roads and GPS to monitor
the number of times a truck will pass on one area will help Public Works to prevent water
Contamination from occurring in the future.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
12. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Public Works
Director, Gary Schneider, in the amount of $80,786 per the following compilation from the Transfer
Request Form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
(Out of Series Transfer Request
cunnent _Accounr account —_rewseo
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sue Teownrereanion Tipae eo O08
suo _loveatne 1.5950] 5.4.0 200!
s1000 [sence contmacrs
suosdlavtowonve €uP MENT 2525500] (esas 7 es
sronolruees a wuanvcanrs, 327.7900 192 76:93 Sue] enn

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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $80,786 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
13. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Public Works
Director, Gary Schneider, in the amount of $21,573 per the following compilation from the Transfer
Request Form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Series Transfer Request
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armoveo CURRENT ACCOUNT ACCOUNT. —_AEMBED
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Lisa a. ug. Cute Opetcase _ net union nett . set
+ Tons Tso Tesoronaron aeace] 9254 iwavel oss
2 | wn [sso lrmvce tere seo] 5000 cool oa
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $21,573 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
14. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Fire Services
Administrator, Michael Howley, in the amount of $6,960 per the following compilation from the
transfer request form:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM,
(Out of Series Transfer Request
‘pas semrces on
Avrmoveo CURRENT ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT REED.
Devget —“Avolunin—MCRAASE —OECARASE Ayano
Lee Neorg. ose __Onject Case _Onjct Ovseigen Aram “asaya Seager
s sows [sui Trea tne: sw600000] «0238 5 mn 34.0595
2 yon sao40 Marananes 26.0004 peas 209] 4239]
rn 303 | 3010 Tigseeo) 3aii09| my ian
£ 20123 | 2010 zeo00| 20000] ry “
2 won| shov0 Sepgioe 330000] 3.81120 020] san
. son 51050 lowe, Contrnoes Ceucanan ss s000] 7.35009 eae] «350
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $6,960 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Director Howley introduced Stephen Dubicki, Jr. (current TOW Fire Marshall) to the Board of
Finance. Mr. Dubicki will act as the Interim Director of Fire Services upon the retirement of Director
Howley July 26, 2024. Chairman Patterson congratulated Director Howley on his upcoming
retirement and commended him on putting Fire Services on a positive trajectory for the Town of
Waterford.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
45. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Fire Services
Administrator, Michael Howley, in the amount of $66,706 per the following compilation from the
Transfer Request Form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Series Transfer Request
Arpmoveo cunment account account _revato
‘Gocaet WEMEANE: Okcacage — Aeviaie
net cooe object Onsenpion Pen sia
51119 Jnsrecrow 93.068 9 a5] 039
sino leemen, 0.437 00) 19.989.09 ow
sino lovertme 245, £09 00 19,629.00 2.
1110 [roweusinanion 303,179.00 Enya ou
stair leanne EmenGnt. 20] an.ss0 14777 col 383-]

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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $66,706 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Chairman Patterson has requested that in future transfer requests from ALL departments, he would
like to see more explanation on any line item totaling over $10,000.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
16. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Chief of
Police, Marc Balestracci, in the amount of $10,000 per the following compilation from the transfer
request form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Serlas Transfer Request
Posea
aproveo CURRENT ACCOUNT. ACCOUNT. EVISED
Gosyet—Avatuble—MCREASE DECREASE Avan
Lane. Om. cose _oneer cose act Devcrgdon Aneint___“Suaget eget
A wows [sz frat 3e4scaco] sraso20 waco a] y.102.00
2 [ons | su0r0 aso rapa 1600000] a2ns00] 730090 10225.00|
2 sory | 33220 |omwe Pet ssco0o| ove: 2000] 230200]
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explanation
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“ina aon Pal ott eeryncy ap eM ogg Mo ng enn outa pees
"Harta ton Pee aun 9 sv rm by arava Steg Oe lye
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $10,000 per the Transfer
Request Form,
Bill Sheehan questioned Chief Balestracci if the boat has already been repaired to which he
responded no, but the part was received this week with hopes the repair will occur in the next few
days. In the interim, the Waterford Police Department has been using the East Lyme Police
Department's boat as their backup.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
17. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Director of
Recreation & Parks, Ryan McNamara, in the amount of $23,480 per the following compilation from
the transfer request form:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Senes Transfer Request
REC 8 PARK
‘DEPARTHENT
APPROVED CURRENT _ACCOUNT__ACCOUNT._—REMSEO
Budget Avatiae INCREASE” DECREASE Avaliable
Lina No. 01g. Code _Objact Codo Objet Description Amount “Budget Budget
4 10137 51620 |recreanion pRocrans y3gassc0] (320735) aaaso00] (3829498
2 107 s2010__Jeostace coo] 4007 73 {1.907 oo on
3 10107 s010__[soveatisins 27620| 4a? 0) 3447 0) 20]
“ 10137 s2050__loues cow=nences. 09000] 1217 00 1217 001 00
A 30137 szerc__|neamunsersce exren: 15009] 180.00, ins0co} 0.00
‘ 10137 52330 |co.sronsoneo events 211900] so seco] 130.58 cal 0.00
7 | 107 | 52420 [uinnenance oF property s52700| 4405 11 2405 col ou
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Explanation
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $23,480 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Ryan McNamara spoke to the BOF to explain his department's request. He stated there was an
issue with personnel serles particularly with lifeguards. The town is trying to stay competitive with
Pay in southeastern Connecticut. When one lifeguard was given a higher rate, other lifeguards were
aware of the increase so the pay scale increased for everyone. While the budget has been
challenging for FY24 in his department, he feels there has been a
Vote: 5-0-0
Motion: Passed
provement over last year.
18. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Finance
Director, Kimberly Allen, in the amount of $8,075 per the following compilation from the Transfer
Request Form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
‘Out of Series Transfer Request
Se ———

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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $8,075 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
19. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Finance
Director, Kimberly Allen, in the amount of $78,272 per the following compilation from the transfer
request form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Inter. Department Transfer
Out of Serices Transfer Request
6 —§
7 | 12080 _yemace consmacts. 41.309 09 13,000, 2.507
2 |aot0s scan} 32030 _[enoreesicrea 20: errr rary
a Er eee - = =
+ Lmentcstennl si9s__ [eengiguconmaurons s2isn0] aneosco| = geal vara
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to transfer $78,272 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0
Motion: Passed
20. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Finance
Director, Kimberly Allen, in the amount of $266,674 per the following compilation from the Transfer
Request Form:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM.
lnter-Oepacment Transfer
Out of Serices Transtor Request
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coe ey ~ 31039. LEC TEO Crricrns: 93.053.00 reres 1980 ie
2 22 24337000) +254 n¢0 co. 210,000 | 392
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BIA, VeARLONO TRANSFERS 19.2: 096 VCAR AN COMRLETH AnvaUNL AUOKT
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $266,674 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Chairman Patterson asked if this transfer was addressing service contracts. Kimberly Allen, Director
of Finance, responded stating this transfer covers costs for upkeep of the Eugene O'Neill premises
and bringing the property up to current fire code.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
21, To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from the Finance
Director, Kimberly Allen, in the amount of $31,038 per the following compilation from the Transfer
Request Form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Inter-Department Transfer
Out of Sences Transfer Request
yanious,
wrenoveo cumment accoun Account, newseo
Beeps Availe DECREASE Avante
Amount “Gaaget
Lines. Grp Coss Ones cose 2ejeet oer 200
. 7 1s1620_Jneceaion enocnans nooassoo| a5 vou sei] v9.9s.00 002
2 51240 ___[pereion contmeur ons 1492057100] 9539160| 109.205 00) 648936 00
000
ni wos sue face aye20| pase] ance 070)
a 10130 51520 fuorwav Mantenance 90602600 | _w.2r0ce 7asco)_saaa7en
~ 200)
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Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $31,038 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Chairman Patterson commented that the $695,131 balance on a budget line in July seems high and
questions the budget made. Director of Finance, Kimberly Allen responded that the budget will
change to actuals. Bill Sheehan asked if the surplus would move to OPEB and Director Allen said
yes.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
22. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Finance
Director, Kimberly Allen, on behalf of the First Selectman’s Office in the amount of $2,834 per the
following compilation from the transfer request form:
TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Series Transfer Request
fons) sevecnven
‘ePaRTENT
armrovio cunnent account account. —_nevsso
Busger Available 1 TRCHERURS: DECREASE — Avaliable
Unans, _ovg.cou onwetcese one Deeaguan Arsene “ogee Step
4 10101 $1020 _|ELECTED sevectaieN. 3714.00 183 86)| ct zo!
2 | enor | snow lerecreporncuus vwss05001 sexo] 2200
2 | oor “| 200 Irostace [noo | aoe
« [7 oor | stone Iserce conreaeis 2n000 | o4a 0 ~ ol
5] wien | 33090 lrueas acvanicanrs waco] re wel | 2
«io: so roustantion 1439700] ss00430 oa) aa
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lenton
[INAL YEAR-END TRANSFERS TO CLOSE YEAR ANO COWPLETE ANNUAL AUD
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to transfer $2,834 per the Transfer
Request Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
23. To consider and act on the following request for a FY24 Out-of-Series Transfer from Finance
Director, Kimberly Allen, on behalf of the Board of Finance in the amount of $375 per the following
compilation from the transfer request form:

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TOWN OF WATERFORD
TRANSFER REQUEST FORM
Out of Senes Transfer Request
20470 OF rane
ePanTa
svenoveo CURRENT. —_AccoUN—ACeOUNT—_REWSEO
loa Wo, Org Ca obest cate __onect natn Aat_—_"“egga’_ MRM ECAEASE ste
1] oie] s2oso Trnoressionn rees aaésoo) at 5 i
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24,
25.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to transfer $375 per the Transfer Request
Form.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
Old Business:
a. Year End Capital Review ~ FY24 Capital Review Status will be ready in August per Director of
Finance, Kimberly Allen.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Robert Tuneski to postpone discussion until BOF August
meeting.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
b. BOE Non-Lapsing Account Policy ~ Draft revision of the policy was submitted by Director
Allen. Bill Sheehan said that the BOF must approve all purchases and this policy offers the
town substantial security over purchases by the Board of Education.
Motion by Bill Sheehan and seconded by Joseph Filippetti to approve the BOE Non-Lapsing Account
Policy as presented.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
‘New Business: Bill Sheehan asked a question to the First Selectman, Rob Brule: Why did the Board
of Selectmen reject the bids for the technology portion of the auditorium renovations? Rob Brule
responded stating the bidders did not present both service and equipment sufficient for the project.
It was not in the best interest of the town to accept bids that were not fitting for the project.
Director Allen added that the revised bids are being worked on now to send out and she will provide
the date of the bid receipts.

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26. Liaison Reports:
a. Robert Tuneski: Oswegatchie Fire House Building Committee was reviewing costs from
Silver Petrucelli & Associates. Due to time passed and the increase in supply costs, the
originally quoted $850/ft? is now in the range of $950-1000/ ft, Along with town resident
and project manager, Steve Smith, the committee is working to keep the cost under $10
million based on the updated costs.
27. Correspondence:
a. Bill Sheehan asked Director Allen what the Opioid Funds have been used for to which she
responded: a mental health counselor and middle school level support staff. In addition, the
NIPS money from the state has been used for new benches as well as trash & recycling bins
to be placed at various areas of town.
28, Adjournment
Motion by Robert Tuneski and seconded by Michael Rocchetti to adjourn the Regular Meeting of
the Board of Finance at 8:24pm.
Vote: 5-0-0 Motion: Passed
Respectfully submitted,
John Bill) W. Sheehan, Rebecca L. Hall,
Clerk of the Board of Finance Recording Secretary