2024-024 TMPA Board Member Nomination Date: June 28,2024 Report No. 2024-24
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
expire on July 18, 2024. 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, 2024, and is currently held by Mr. Billy Cheek.
Mr. Cheek currently serves on the City's Public Utilities Board as the Vice Chair. The other seat
on TMPA is held by Mr. Jesse Davis, a former City Council Member(term expires Jul. 18, 2025).
Staff reached out to Mr. Cheek regarding his expiring term,and he expressed interest in continuing
to serve on the TMPA Board of Directors. Mr. Cheek has represented the TMPA Board since
2010, has served as President of the Board in past years, and has served on various TMPA
committees. Membership of 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. Board member qualifications are: (1) a qualified voter and reside in the boundaries of the
appointing public entity; (2) an employee, officer, or member of the governing body of the
appointing public entity; or(3) a retail electric customer of the appointing public entity.
Members may only be removed for cause in accordance with the Denton City Charter, Section
14.16.
Per its governance requirement,the City must approve a resolution appointing a representative to
fill the term from July 18,2024,to July 18,2026.If Council Members wish to reappoint Mr.Cheek
or consider other nominees, nominations should be submitted via email to
antonio.puente@cityofdenton.com by close of business on Monday, July 8, 2024. On July 16,
2024, Council will consider the nominations under individual consideration.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Notification Letter from TMPA
STAFF CONTACT:
Antonio Puente, Jr., DME General Manager
(940) 349-8487
Antonio.Puente@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Staff initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: Denton Municipal Electric
Date: June 28,2024 Report No. 2024-24
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour
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SERVING THE CITIES OF BRYAN, DENTON, GARLAND&GREENVILLE
June 26, 2024
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 Bill Cheek's term as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Texas
Municipal Power Agency expires on July 18, 2024. 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 ordinance,
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,
1
Susie( nson
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