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Home My WebLink About2020-038 Denco Board NomineeDate: April 24, 2020 Report No. 2020-038 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Denco Area 9-1-1 Appointment to District Board of Managers BACKGROUND: The Denco Area 9-1-1 District seeks nominations of individuals to serve on the Denco Board of Managers. DISCUSSION: The City has received a request (attached) from Greg Ballentine, Executive Director for Denco Area 9-1-1 District, for nominations of individuals to serve on the Denco Board of Managers. The Denco Area 9-1-1 District was created in 1987, and is governed by a board of managers appointed by the County, participating cities, and the Denton County Fire Chief’s Association. Board members serve staggered two-year terms and are eligible for reappointment. A list of the current Board Members is attached to the memorandum. Each year, the term of one of the two members appointed by participating municipalities expires. This year, the term of Mr. Jim Carter, expires September 30, 2020. Members are eligible for consecutive terms. Mr. Carter has expressed his desire to serve another term. His résumé is also attached. Nominations must reach Denco on or before May 31, 2020. If you have a nominee for consideration by City Council, please contact Public Safety Communications Division Manager, Suzanne Kaletta and it will be considered at the May 19 Council Meeting. On June 1, 2020, Denco staff will send the slate of nominees to each city for consideration, requesting the city to vote for one of the nominees. Written notice of the council’s selection must reach the Denco Area 9-1-1 District by 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2020. Requests for votes from Council will occur at a July 2020 Council meeting. If you have any questions, please contact me. ATTACHMENTS Memorandum from Denco Area 9-1-1 District Jim Carter Résumé STAFF CONTACT: Suzanne Kaletta, Public Safety Communications Division Manager Suzanne.Kaletta@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-7904 TO: Denco Area 9-1-1 District Participating Municipal Jurisdictions FROM: Gregory S. Ballentine, Executive Director DATE: March 31, 2020 RE: Nomination for the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers Chapter 772, Texas Health and Safety Code, provides for the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers to have “two members appointed jointly by all the participating municipalities located in whole or part of the district.” The enclosed resolution describes the appointment process of a municipal representative. Each year on September 30th, the term of one of the two members appointed by participating municipalities expires. This year it is the term of Jim Carter. Members are eligible for consecutive terms and Mr. Carter has expressed his desire to serve another term. Denco requests the following actions by the governing bodies of each of the 32 municipalities in the district: 1. Immediate Action (Nominate): If your city/town would like to nominate a candidate to represent the municipalities on the Denco Board of Managers, please send a letter of nomination, by way of council action, and résumé of the candidate to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District office. Nominees are historically current or formal elected officials in the district; however, there are no official prerequisites. For a nomination to be considered, written notification of council action must reach the Denco Area 9-1-1 District by 5:00 p.m. May 31, 2020. No nominations shall be considered after that time. 2. Future Action (Vote): On June 1, 2020, Denco staff will send the slate of nominees to each city/town for consideration, requesting the city/town council vote by resolution for one of the nominees. Written notice of the council’s selection must reach the Denco Area 9-1-1 District by 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2020. No votes will be accepted after that time. However, if a nominating municipality does not thereafter formally vote, its nomination will automatically count as a vote for its nominee. 3. Process Closure (Results): The candidate with the most votes will be the municipalities’ representative to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers for the two-year term beginning October 1, 2020. Please send a copy of your council’s official action and candidate résumé to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District, 1075 Princeton Street, Lewisville, TX 75067 or to Melinda Camp at melinda.camp@denco.org. Denco staff will acknowledge receipt and sufficiency of the submitted documents. If that acknowledgement is not received within one (1) business day, or you have any other questions, please contact Ms. Camp at 972-221-0911. As a courtesy, Denco will provide notification of your council’s action to the nominee. A sample nomination resolution has been enclosed for your convenience. Thank you for your support of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District. Enclosures Council Resolution No. _________________ A RESOLUTION NOMINATING ONE CANDIDATE TO A SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT. WHEREAS, Section 772, Health and Safety Code, provides that two voting members of the Board of Managers of an Emergency Communications District shall be appointed jointly by all cities and towns lying wholly or partly within the District; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY / TOWN OF , TEXAS: Section 1 The City / Town of hereby NOMINATES as a candidate for appointment to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District. Section 2 That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the _____ day of _____________________, 2020. Mayor ___________________________________________ City / Town of _____________________________________ ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________ ___________________________ City / Town Secretary City / Town Attorney 2020.01.30.AI.06 DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT RESOLUTION DEFINING PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT OF PARTICIPATING MUNICIPALITIES' REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS WHEREAS, this resolution shall take the place of Resolution 1999.02.04.R01 by the same title; and WHEREAS, Chapter 772, Texas Health and Safety Code provides for the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers to have two members appointed jointly by all the participating municipalities located in whole or part of the district."; and WHEREAS, each member serves a term of two years beginning on October 1st of the year member is appointed; and WHEREAS, one member representing participating municipalities is appointed each year. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS: The procedure for participating municipalities to appoint a representative to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers shall be the following: 1. Nominate Candidate: Prior to April 1" of each year, the executive director shall send a written notice to the mayor of each participating municipality advising that nominations are being accepted until May 31't of that same year, for one of the municipal representatives to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers. The notice shall advise the mayors that for a nomination to be considered, written notification of council action must be received at the Denco office prior to 5:00 p.m. on May 31st of that year. No nominations shall be considered after that time. 2. Vote for Candidate: On June 1't of each year, the executive director shall send written notice to the mayor of each participating municipality, providing the slate of nominees to be considered for appointment to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers for the term beginning October 1n. The notice shall advise the mayor that the city/town council shall vote, by resolution from such city/town, for one of the nominees. Written notice of the council's selection must be received at the district office by 5:00 p.m. on July 315t. No votes will be accepted after that time. However, if a nominating municipality does not thereafter formally vote, its nomination will automatically count as a vote for its nominee. 3. Tally Votes: The one nominee with the most votes received by the deadline will be the municipal representative appointed for the two-year term beginning October 1't. 4. Tie Breaker: If there is a tie between two candidates with the most votes, a runoff election will be held immediately with the candidate receiving the most votes serving the remainder of the term. The incumbent representative shall serve in that position until replaced. APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 30th day of January 2020. Chai an of the Board ecreta f o the Board Denco Board of Managers Jack Miller, Board Chairman Denton County Commissioners Court Representative Mayor Sue Tejml, Board Vice Chairman Participating Cities Representative Assistant Chief Terry McGrath, Board Secretary Denton County Fire Chiefs Association Representative Bill Lawrence Denton County Commissioners Court Representative Jim Carter Participating Cities Representative Rob McGee Verizon Advisory Representative JIM CARTER 1005 Roadrunner Road Bartonville, Texas 76226 (817) 239-7791 jim.carter1@icloud.com EDUCATION College Degree: University of Georgia, B.B.A. Finance Post Graduate: Georgia Tech, University of Tennessee, University of Michigan, Texas Women’s University, American Management Association PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Department Head, Finance General Motors Corporation Zone Vice-President Frito-Lay, Inc., International and Domestic Development President, C.E.O. Mercantile Corporation Responsible for 3 Banks, developed 2,000 prime commercial acres in Fort Worth adjacent to I-35W, Current: Principal James P. Carter & Associates – Consultant & Mediator To business and governmental entities Professional Licenses Texas Real Estate License, Certified Mediator PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE Mayor Trophy Club, Texas – 14 years Municipal Court Judge Trophy Club, Texas – 12 years Emergency Manager Trophy Club, Texas – 14 years County Commissioner Denton County, Texas – 8 years Vice President Texas Association of Counties President Denton County Emergency Services District #1 Fire and Emergency Medical over 65 square miles Serving 5 municipalities: (Argyle, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Draper and Northlake); Lantana Freshwater Supply Districts #6 and #7 and unincorporated areas of Denton County Texas State Board Member SAFE-D – Trains Emergency Services District Commissioners Board Member Denco 9-1-1 Emergency telecommunications system that assists its member jurisdictions in managing police, fire and medical emergency calls. Mission Leader – Guatemala Constructed purified water system in remote villages, shared the “Good News” of Jesus’s love. Team Leader Provide housing and food to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Team Leader Made several trips to Sabine Pass to aid victims of Hurricane Rita. COMMUNITY AND CHARITY SERVICES Baylor Healthcare System Trustee – 10 Years University of North Texas President’s Council Texas Student Housing Corp Chairman – 20 Years, providing Residential Scholarships at UNT Denton, A&M College Station, UT Austin Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council, District Chairman First Baptist Church, Trophy Club Chairman, Stewardship Committee and Senior Bible Teacher US MILITARY US Navy 11 years – active and reserve service Honors: Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, Who’s Who in U.S. Executives, Honorary Fire Chief Argyle Fire District