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Town of Wenham BOARD OF SELECTMEN
AGENDA November 19, 2020
6:00 PM Wenham Town Hall – 138 Main Street
Notice of public meeting as required by M.G.L. Chpt.30A §18-28
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
Please be advised that this open meeting is being broadcast live via Zoom and recorded for playback on-line, video on-demand viewing at hwcam.org. The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before said meeting, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed. Items may be taken out of order and at times differ from those listed below. Other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All participants wishing to address the Board of Selectmen during Public Comments must indicate so in the Zoom meeting chat. Public Comment will last for 10 minutes and a resident is allowed to speak for no longer than 2 minutes.
6:00 PM WELCOME: Call to Order NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discussion and potential selection of Interim Town Administrator• Steve Delaney• Thomas Younger
B. Other matters, as may not have been reasonably anticipated by the Chair (DiscussionOnly)
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6:45 PM ANTICIPATED ADJOURNMENT
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New Business – Interim Town Administrator Discussion regarding Interim Town Administrator Requested by: Gary Cheeseman, Chairman Action Sought: Approval
Proposed Motion(s)
Discussion dependent
Additional Information
The Board of Selectmen, individually, reviewed 11 applicants for the position of Interim Town Administrator. After careful consideration, the Selectmen chose to interview three candidates; Steve Delaney, Nina Nazarian and Thomas Younger. On Thursday morning, November 18th, we received correspondence from Nina Nazarian that she was withdrawing her interest leaving just two candidates. During the morning of November 19th, individual selectmen met with each candidate for approximately 30 minutes. At tonight’s meeting, the Selectmen will deliberate and possibly select an Interim Town Administrator.
Board Action
Motion Second In favor Opposed Disposition
A Gary
Wenham Board of Selectmen AGENDA ACTION REQUEST
November 19, 2020
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Wenham (pop. 5,200) seeks quali�ed applicants to serve as Interim Town Administrator
with an anticipated start date around Nov. 30, through appointment of the next town
administrator. The interim town administrator will support a three-member board of
selectmen and manage day-to-day operations of town departments consistent with
duties identi�ed by the town bylaw (see www.wenhamma.gov/bylaws).
Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Board of Selectmen, Attn:
Interim Town Administrator Search, 138 Main St., Wenham, MA 01984. Electronic
submission preferred to: [email protected]. Priority consideration given to
applications received prior to Nov. 13. Wenham is an AA/EOE.
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STEPHEN L. DELANEY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOWN OF COVENTRY, Coventry MAY 2018 TO AUGUST 2018 Rhode Island
Interim Town Manager Served as the chief administrative officer. Coventry, a community of 35,000 citizens, and an operating budget in excess of 100 million dollars, operates under a council-manager form of government. Coventry is a full-service community, with separate water and fire districts.
TOWN OF LEXINGTON, Lexington, December 2016 to June 2017 Massachusetts
Interim Director of Human Resources Managed the full range of Human Resources functions while the Town underwent a recruitment process for a permanent Director.
TOWN OF DANVERS, Danvers, Massachusetts June 2009 to June 2016 Director of Human Resources Managed the Human Resource function for 400+ employees, including recruitment and selection, benefit administration, health and safety, workers’ compensation, training, contract management, and grievance administration. Also participated, as part of the management team, in all collective bargaining sessions.
TOWN OF GEORGETOWN, Georgetown April 2003 to June 2009 Massachusetts
Town Administrator Served as the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer for the Town. Responsible for all operating departments under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. Directed the preparation of the Town budget. Managed the personnel function of the Town, ranging from collective bargaining to position recruitment. Managed the purchasing function. Managed special projects. Maintained effective communication with the many boards and committees of the Town.
STEPHEN L. DELANEY 2
TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE, Southbridge, January 2003 to April 2003 Massachusetts Acting Town Manager Directed and managed the daily operations of a full-service community of 17,000 residents with an operating budget in excess of 35 million dollars and a council-manager form of government (13-member council). Responsibility included oversight of municipal departments and functional responsibility for the areas of finance, personnel, procurement and a variety of special projects. TOWN OF WENHAM, Wenham, Massachusetts 1995 to 2002 Town Administrator Served as the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer for the Town. Responsible for all operating departments under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. Directed the preparation of the Town budget. Managed the personnel function of the Town, ranging from collective bargaining to position recruitment. Managed the purchasing function. Managed special projects. Maintained effective communication with the many boards and committees of the Town. Other Relevant Experience: BEVERLY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, Beverly, Massachusetts 1994-1995
• Interim Business Manager TOWN OF DUXBURY, Duxbury, Massachusetts 1994
• Acting Town Administrator PHILLIPS ACADEMY, Andover, Massachusetts 1990-1993
• Manager of Facilities Planning/Projects MMA CONSULTING GROUP, Boston, Massachusetts 1981-1993
• Vice President (1988-1993); Consultant (1981-1988) TOWN OF DANVERS, Danvers, Massachusetts 1985-1988
• Director of Operations/Manager of General Maintenance GLOUCESTER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, Gloucester, MA 1982-1985
• Director of Operations and Administration BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts 1982
• Employee Relations Officer TOWN OF DANVERS, Danvers, Massachusetts 1977-1981
• Assistant Town Manager, 1979-1981 • Assistant to the Director of Public Works, 1977-1979
STEPHEN L. DELANEY 3
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, Massachusetts 1977 • Personnel Analyst, Department of Correction
TOWN OF BOXFORD, Boxford, Massachusetts 1974-1976
• Assistant to the Board of Selectmen EDUCATION
Masters Degree in Urban Affairs, Boston University, 1989 B.A. in Political Science (minors in History and Secondary Education), Salem State University, 1973
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (TEACHING)
BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston 2005 to 2017 Part-Time Faculty, Department of Applied Social Sciences Courses include: Urban Management, Urban Finance and Transit Topics & the City BENTLEY COLLEGE, Waltham, Massachusetts 1999 Adjunct Faculty, History Course: Contemporary World History (20th Century) ENDICOTT COLLEGE, Beverly, Massachusetts 2000-2002 Adjunct Faculty, Arts and Sciences, History Courses: F.D.R. & Special Topics 20th Century, Western Civilization II, and History of the 1950’s and 1960’s MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2000 Wellesley, Massachusetts Adjunct Faculty, History Course: U.S. History I NICHOLS COLLEGE, Dudley, Massachusetts 1990-2000 Adjunct Faculty, Political Science/History Courses:
Introduction to Political Science Vietnam and Contemporary America American Political Philosophy U.S. History U.S. History Since 1945 Western Civilization
NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2002-2005 Adjunct Faculty, History Courses: U.S. History I &II, American Government and Politics
STEPHEN L. DELANEY 4
AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS
• Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), member of the Health Trust Board of Directors, 1997-2009
• International City Management Association, 1977-2009 (achieved “credentialed manager” status)
• Massachusetts Municipal Management Association, past member of the Executive Committee, and past co-chair of the Professional Development Committee
• American Political Science Association, 2003-2006 • American Historical Association, 2003-2006 • American Public Works Association, 1977-1996 • Governing Board, Bates Center for Public Affairs, Salem State College, 1977-1981 • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Salem State College, Department of Political Science,
1981 • Invited Guest Speaker/Presenter: International City/County Management
Association, Institute for Governmental Services, American Public Works Association, National Solid Waste Management Association.
THOMAS G. YOUNGER
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Experience
2016-2018 TOWN OF STONEHAM STONEHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Town Administrator Chief appointed executive officer appointed by
five member Select Board. Oversaw all general government departments and budgets pursuant to
legislative act. Negotiated all union contracts. Prepared and submitted annual operating and
capital budgets for general government without need for an override including developing based
management reviews. Promoted and had approved capital study for new fire station. Had
reserves in excess of $6 million. Restructured human resources, accountant and community
development departments. Obtained employee dental insurance program. Implemented new
Town website. Oversaw disposition of town owned property and renovation of indoor public
skating facility. Participated in process to renovate/construct high school project. Member of
school superintendent search committee. Revamped Selectmen’s meetings to better utilize
media, graphics and software. Completed development and implementation of town bike path.
Worked on planning of town dog park. Conducted monthly senior citizen sessions and with the
chamber of commerce and participates in multiple public sessions as well as municipal events.
2012-2016 TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT SWAMPSCOTT, MASSACHUSETTS
Town Administrator Chief appointed executive officer
appointed by five member Board of Selectmen. Oversaw all general government departments
and budgets pursuant to charter. Negotiated all union contracts. Prepared and submitted five
annual operating and capital budgets for general government without need for an override
including developing based management reviews. Promoted and had approved new turf field
complex project. Had reserves in excess of $10 million. Regionalized various positions.
Restructured human resources, treasurer/collector and information technology departments.
Consolidated various positions within general government. Oversaw disposition of town owned
property including sale/lease of four former town owned buildings. Participated in process to
renovate/construct new elementary school projects. Revamped Selectmen’s meetings to better
utilize media, graphics and software. Conducts weekly media sessions and participates in
multiple public sessions as well as municipal events.
2012 TOWN OF IPSWICH IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS
Interim Town Manager Chief appointed executive officer. Full
Town Manager powers by charter. Appointed by five member Board of Selectmen. Oversaw all
general government departments and budgets pursuant to by-laws. Negotiated all union
contracts. Presented FY13 operating and capital budget. Redesigned General Government
Human Resources Department and operation. Reviewed and revised health care program for
municipal savings. Implemented Remote Participation program for Boards and Committees.
2005-2011 TOWN OF BELMONT BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS
Town Administrator Chief appointed executive officer for
Moody’s AAA rated community. Appointed by three member Board of Selectmen. Oversees all
general government departments and budgets pursuant to by-laws. Negotiates all union contracts.
Prepared and submitted six annual operating and capital budgets for general government without
need for an override including implementing performance management for budgeting. Reinstated
roadway and sidewalk construction/maintenance programs. Had reserves in excess of $11
million. Developed and negotiated changes to health care benefits for town wide savings.
Implemented and oversaw self-insurance health trust plan with over $6 million in revenue.
Chosen as one of the municipal leaders to review and advise governmental leaders and legislators
regarding recently approved municipal health care reform legislation. Regionalized various
positions, including a regionalized dispatcher study. Consolidated various positions within
general government. Oversaw disposition of town owned property including sale of three fire
stations. Participated in process to construct new Senior Center as well as the planning of other
municipal buildings. Revamped Selectmen’s meetings to better utilize media, graphics and
software. Conducts weekly media sessions and participates in multiple public sessions as well as
municipal events.
1995-2005 TOWN OF NORTH READING NORTH READING, MASS.
Town Administrator. Chief appointed executive officer. Full Town
Manager powers by charter. Appointed by five member Board of Selectmen. Oversaw all
general government departments and budgets. Negotiated all union contracts. Prepared and
submitted annual budget and capital program for general government to Selectmen. Received
and consolidated into the comprehensive budget, the annual budget and capital programs for
school committee and planning commission. Supervised, directed and responsible for the
efficient administration of his appointees and respective departments. Appointed and removed all
general government employees and members of various committees including Board of Health,
Board of Assessors, Recreation Committee and fixes their compensation as appropriate. Acted as
purchasing agent for general government and Director of Public Safety and Public Service
respectively. Maintained jurisdiction over use of all general government real property including
lease of property. Applied and received various grants from State and Federal agencies. Member
of Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association Health Benefits Advisory Committee.
1986-1995 MASS. DIV. OF CAPITAL PLANNING BOSTON, MASS.
Property Transactions Manager. Managed disposition of state real estate
projects and property acquisitions, including proposal evaluation, legal document drafting,
property inventory, appraisal analysis. Advised Commissioner on policy matters. Supervised
legislative relations and strategy. Revised state employee housing program. Supervised staff of
planners and consultants. Received 1989 Commonwealth Pride in Performance Award.
1983-1986 TOWN OF NORTON NORTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Executive Secretary. Chief appointed executive officer. Full Town Manager
powers. Position now titled “Town Manager.” Appointed by five member Board of Selectmen.
Oversaw all general government departments and budgets. Negotiated all union contracts.
Prepared and submitted annual budget and capital program for general government to Selectmen.
Received and consolidated into the comprehensive budget, the annual budget and capital
programs for school committee and planning commission. Supervised, directed and responsible
for the efficient administration of his appointees and respective departments. Appointed and
removed all employees under his direction and fixed their compensation as appropriate. Acted as
purchasing agent for general government and centralized municipal purchasing process.
1981-1983 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS, MASSACHUSETTS
Town Accountant/Clerk to Board of Selectmen. Chief appointed
executive officer and financial officer. Position now titled “Town Administrator.” Oversaw all
general government departments and budgets. Prepared and submitted annual budget and capital
program for general government to Selectmen. Received and consolidated into the
comprehensive budget, the annual budget and capital programs for school committee and
planning commission. Supervised, directed and responsible for the efficient administration of his
respective departments. Acted as purchasing agent for general government and centralized
municipal purchasing process.
1980 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BOSTON, MASS.
Senior Auditor. Managed payroll activities of district office. Prepared
financial reports. Managed Minority Employment Statistics Program. Supervised administrative
clerks.
Education
1978-1980 SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Received Master in Public Administration. Concentrated in municipal
management and legislative processes. Served as Faculty assistant. Member of Pi Alpha Alpha
National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.
1974-1978 BOSTON UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Received Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Minor in Political Science.
ABC radio reporter and professional tennis analysis 1974-1978. Awarded Boston University
Scholarship 1975-1978.
Memberships International City Management Association
Massachusetts Municipal Management Association
Former member Belmont Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee
Former Belmont Soccer Association Board Member and Coach
Former Chairman Board of Trustees Kingswood Park Village Condominium
Complex (308 Units), Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Background Interests include running (former member of the Greater Boston Track Club),
girls Weston High School soccer coach and girls youth soccer and club coach.
OTHER
2017-2018 Member-Massachusetts Municipal Association Form of Govt. Comm.
2012-2013 President-Massachusetts Municipal Management Association
2010-2012 Vice-President-Massachusetts Municipal Management Association
2007-2013 Member-Mass. Municipal Association Board of Directors
2007-2013 Member-Gov. Patrick’s Local Government Advisory Commission
2007-2008 International City Management Association Conference Planning
Committee (Massachusetts Representative)
Led Panel at 2008 ICMA Annual Conference on “Buried Assets and
Buried Liabilities: Dealing with Aging, Hidden Infrastructure;
Speaker on Municipal Energy Conservation Efforts at Mass. Municipal
Association Green Communities Act Workshop
Chairman-Mass. Municipal Management Association Ethics Committee
Member-Belmont School Superintendent Search Committee
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