2023-038 TMPA Board Member Nomination Date: June 2, 2023 Report No. 2023-038
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Upcoming expiration of term of the City of Denton's appointee to the Texas Municipal Power
Agency("TMPA") Board of Directors.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
TMPA has notified the City that the term of one of its appointees to their Board of Directors will
be expiring on July 18, 2023. TMPA is requesting that the City take formal action to reappoint
the current appointee or select a new appointee.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Denton, as a member of TMPA, holds two seats on the TMPA Board of Directors.
The term of the expiring seat will end on July 18, 2023 and is currently held by Mr. Jesse Davis.
Mr. Davis is a former member of the Denton City Council. The other seat on TMPA is held by
Mr. Billy Cheek, who currently serves on the City's Public Utilities Board, and his term on the
TMPA Board will expire on July 18, 2024. Staff reached out to Mr. Davis regarding his expiring
term, and he expressed interest in continuing to serve on the TMPA Board of Directors. Mr. Davis
has represented the City of Denton on the TMPA Board since 2021. Membership on the TMPA
Board of Directors must be approved by the City Council and may, but need not necessarily be,
members of the City Council and/or the Public Utilities Board.
Per its governance requirement, TMPA is requesting that the City adopt a resolution appointing a
representative to fill the term from July 18, 2023, to July 18, 2025. Staff is planning to place an
item for individual consideration on Council's June 27th agenda to consider approval of a
resolution for this appointment. If Council Members wish to reappoint Mr. Davis or consider other
nominees, please let me know no later than Monday, June 12th so staff may compile a listing and
other background information to include in the agenda packet for Council's consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Notification Letter from TMPA
STAFF CONTACT:
Antonio Puente, Jr., DME General Manager
(940) 349-8487
Antonio.Puente@cityofdenton.com
REOUESTOR: Staff initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Denton Municipal Electric
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour
SERVING THE CITIES OF BRYAN, DENTON, GARLAND&GREENVILLE
March 31, 2023
Ms. Sara Hensley, City Manager
City of Denton
215 E. McKinney
Denton, TX 76201
RE: TMPA Board Member Appointment
Dear Ms. Hensley:
Our records indicate that Jesse Davis's term as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Texas
Municipal Power Agency expires on July 18, 2023. The City of Denton will need to reinstate Mr.
Davis or select a new member to serve for the next 2-year term.
After the City Council reaches a decision on this matter, please send me a certified resolution or
certified meeting minutes specifying the person selected to represent your City on the TMPA
Board of Directors.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Sincerely.
-�T
Tracy Stracener
Assistant Secretary
TMPA Board of Directors
Cc: Bill Cheek
Jesse Davis
Antonio Puente
TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY P.O.BOX 7000 BRYAN,TEXAS 77805-7000 (936)873-2013