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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-062 Denco Area 911 BoardDate: July 10, 2020 No. 2020-062       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 appointment of individual to serve on the Denco Board of Managers. DISCUSSION: The City previously received a request from Greg Ballentine, Executive Director for Denco Area 9-1-1 District, for nominations of individuals to serve on the Denco Board of Managers. Staff sent an informal staff report to the City Council on April 24, 2020 requesting nominations. Since no nominations were sent to staff to place on a City Council agenda, no nominations were submitted to Denco. 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. 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. Participating cities submitted their nominations by May 31, 2020. Denco received three nominations. Mr. Ballentine is now requesting participating cities to submit their vote for one of the three candidates and advise Denco of its selection by 5 pm on July 31, 2020. ATTACHMENTS Memorandum from Denco Area 9-1-1 District Resolution for the Appointment of One Member to the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Resumes of the three candidates Resolution Defining Procedure for Appointment of Representative to the Board STAFF CONTACT: Suzanne Kaletta, Public Safety Communications Division Manager Suzanne.kaletta@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-7904 www.denco.org TO: Denco Area 9-1-1 District Participating Jurisdictions FROM: Greg Ballentine, Executive Director DATE: June 1, 2020 RE: Appointment to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers On March 31, 2020, the Denco Area 9-1-1 District requested participating cities to nominate a representative to the district board of managers for the two-year term beginning October 1, 2020. Denco received the following nominations by the May 31, 2020 deadline: Nominee City/Town Making Nomination Brandon Barth Town of Flower Mound Jim Carter City of Aubrey City of Highland Village City of Krugerville City of Lake Dallas City of Lewisville City of Oak Point City of Pilot Point Town of Bartonville Town of Corral City/Draper Town of Cross Roads Town of Double Oak Town of DISH Town of Hickory Creek Town of Northlake Town of Shady Shores Town of Trophy Club David Terre City of The Colony The Denco Area 9-1-1 District requests that each participating city vote for one of the candidates and advise the district of its selection by 5 p.m. on July 31, 2020. No votes will be accepted after that time. If a nominating municipality does not formally vote, it’s nomination will automatically count as a vote for its nominee. Please send a copy of the resolution recording council action. I have attached a sample resolution you may wish to use and resumes for the candidates. Also attached is a copy of the resolution outlining board appointment procedures and a list of current board members. Please send a copy of your council’s office action to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District, 1075 Princeton Street, Lewisville, TX 75067 or to Melinda Camp at melinda.camp@denco.org. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Council Resolution No. _________________ A RESOLUTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO 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 VOTES TO APPOINT as a member of the Board of Managers of the Denco Area 9-1-1 District for the two-year term beginning October 1, 2020. 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 _____________________________________ ___________________________ City / Town Secretary Brandon Barth, CEM® 15612 Pioneer Bluff Trail – Roanoke, TX 76262 – 770-883-6245 – barth.brandon@gmail.com PROFILE SUMMARY Results-oriented, dependable professional with 15 years of emergency response and fire rescue experience. Certified and skilled in emergency management, media, and public relations. Possesses superior communication and multi- tasking skills with an acute attention to detail in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Flower Mound Fire Department, Flower Mound, TX Emergency Management Officer March 2014-Present • Leads, manages, directs, and supervises the functions and programs of the Emergency Management Division. • Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of Departmental goals and objectives. • Participates in the development and administration of the Emergency Management Division budget, including the financial planning for staffing, equipment, and supplies for the Emergency Management Division. • Responds to incidents and provides Emergency Management Support • Assists the Suppression Division during times of emergency as an officer of the Flower Mound Fire Department i.e. FIT, Safety Officer, Division assignment, SME. • Manages the Town’s Mobile Incident Command Vehicle and supervises the trained driver/operators of the vehicle. • Serves as the Public Information Officer for the Fire Department, providing news releases/statements, coordinates projects with the Town’s Communications Department, and oversees the FMFD website and social media accounts. • Oversees administrative compliance and scheduling of the AMBUS with the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council and the State of Texas Emergency Medical Task Force. Coordinates that the AMBUS and its ancillary equipment are operationally ready. • Maintains information on hazardous materials that are stored in the Town of Flower Mound and project manages hazardous materials spills within the Town. • Performs various special research projects and may be responsible for administering special programs. • Secures technical and financial assistance through grants and Public/Private partnerships. • Prepares and presents public awareness programs to civic groups, medical facilities, schools, and other organizations. • Reviews Special Event Permits and works with other Town departments to plan for special events and to prepare Special Event Emergency Operations Plans. • Examines potential disaster events and evaluates the effect on the Town. • Produces the Town's Debris Management Plan and master Emergency Operations Plan and 22 supporting Annexes. Plans the Town's response to disasters and ensures that all entities can respond as outlined in the Emergency Operations Plan. • Serves in the Town's Emergency Operation Center (EOC), if activated. • Responsible for designing, training, and evaluation of periodic exercises to test elements of emergency plan. • Provides expert knowledge and advice to operating departments on special conditions and operating requirements that would be imposed by disasters. • Responsible for ensuring operability of outdoor warning sirens and securing interlocal agreements and easements for the installation of sirens (installed 16 new sirens since 2014). • Manage the Town’s Everbridge emergency notification system. • Serves as liaison with community, state and federal authorities concerned with disaster planning, response, and recovery. Brandon Barth, CEM® 15612 Pioneer Bluff Trail – Roanoke, TX 76262 – 770-883-6245 – barth.brandon@gmail.com • Responsible for seeking FEMA reimbursement post-disaster or reimbursement from the State of Texas post- deployment of Town resources to other disaster or emergency events. • Serve as the co-chair for the North Central Texas EOC Support Team Allied International Emergency, LLC – Fort Worth, TX May 2011- March 2014 Operations Manager September 2013-March 2014 •Managed the daily operations and supervised a staff of 8 employees for the Allied International Emergency’s corporate branch. •Oversaw 500+ annual hazardous materials and environmental remediation projects daily in a rapid paced environment with multiple deadlines. •Prepared bids and proposals to current and future customers. •Ensured that all supplies and equipment at the facility are in a constant state of operational readiness. •Provided response and laboratory reports to customers as well as state regulatory agencies regarding hazardous material/environmental incidents. •Executed service agreements with new customers during numerous emergency responses. •Maintained an up-to-date survey that tracks employees' training, certifications, fit tests, and physical exams to ensure conformance with OSHA regulations. •Conducted training classes for employees and customers on subjects such as hazardous materials, confined space entry, and fall protection. Project Manager May 2011-September 2013 •Managed personnel at various types of hazardous materials and environmental incidents ranging from tractor-trailer accidents to chemical plant fires per OSHA 1910.120 and requiring travel to various cities and states on a moment's notice. •Supervised projects through the emergency response, mitigation, remediation, and closure phases. •Oversaw the decontamination of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) as a Radiation Safety Officer. •Performed confined space entry and confined space rescue standby as outlined by OSHA 1910.146. •Interacted with customers as well as state regulatory agencies such as the Texas Railroad Commission and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during hazardous materials incidents as well as environmental emergencies. •Responsible for the profiling and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, and RCRA E&P exempt waste streams. •Conducted sampling of water, air, and soil to determine potential contamination. •Wrote policies for new hires to the company. Baldwin County Fire Rescue – Milledgeville, GA January 2005- March 2011 Full-time Firefighter/Public Information Officer January 2007-March 2011 •Presented a marketing/communications plan to the department's executive staff, thus creating the position of a PIO as well as creating the department's social media accounts. •Conducted interviews with local media outlets: newspaper, radio, and TV. •Wrote news releases and operated the department's social media site. •Redesigned the department's report writing system and making a quick reference guide to assist those. Brandon Barth, CEM® 15612 Pioneer Bluff Trail – Roanoke, TX 76262 – 770-883-6245 – barth.brandon@gmail.com •Worked in conjunction with the Executive Staff of the fire department in projecting their message to the public. •Assisted with grant and compliance research on behalf of the executive staff. •Worked 24-hour shifts; responding to various types of emergency incidents including emergency medical calls, vehicle accidents, and fires. •Served as the acting-officer in charge; certified through the National Professional Qualifications Pro Board as a Fire Officer 1; overseeing the day-to-day tasks and emergency operations of the on-duty personnel when the shift officer was absent. •Served as part of the regional Hazardous Materials Team; certified through the National Professional Qualifications Pro Board as a Hazardous Materials Technician •Assisted in the training of firefighters; certified through the National Professional Qualifications Pro Board as a Fire Instructor 1. •Provided fire safety demonstrations and classes to children in the local school system. • Conducted pre-incident/safety inspections of commercial properties to assess dangers and to determine proper mitigation procedures based on building layout, hazards, and building construction. • Drove and operated fire apparatus to include engines, tankers, aerials, and rescue trucks. • Awarded Firefighter of the Year – Baldwin County Fire Rescue 2008-2009. Part-time/Volunteer Firefighter January 2005-January 2007 While pursuing bachelor's degree, worked part-time covering shifts for full-time personnel who were on leave. Was entrusted to work alone at stations in rural parts of the county that only had one person on-duty during a shift. Maintained attendance in more than 80% of emergency calls and training drills and responded to emergencies via notification by pager. EDUCATION Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business Georgia College & State University - Milledgeville, GA May 2007 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Certified Emergency Manager, International Association of Emergency Managers Advanced Professional Series, Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Series, Federal Emergency Management Agency Amateur Radio License, Federal Communications Commission Intermediate Firefighter, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Intermediate Fire Investigator, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, National Registry and Texas Department of State Health Services Wildland Firefighter, Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Officer IV, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Instructor II, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Incident Safety Officer, Texas Commission on Fire Protection ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800, Federal Emergency Management Agency JIM CARTER 6101 Long Prairie Road Ste 744-110 Flower Mound, Texas 75028 (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-Current 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- Current State Association Fire and Emergency Service Districts – Trains Emergency Services District Commissioners Board Member Denco 911- Current 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, A&M, 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 See reverse David Terre 3941 Teal Cove The Colony, Texas 75056 972-740-4526 terre.david@yahoo.com O B J E C T I V E If elected to a fourth term, I will continue to work hard, be organized, use common sense, and always apply the golden rule. This approach has enabled me to make significant contributions during my previous three terms. E D U C AT I O N Drake University/ Moberly Community College BS-Business Administration and a Minor in economics E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O RY Vice President of Sales | Wilson Sporting Goods Retired 46 Year Career Successfully retired after a wonderful 46 year career where I rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Sales responsible for all domestic sales.  Directed European Sales Operations while living in Germany  Experience in Marketing  Achieved successful coordination of new product introductions  Managed West Coast Distribution Operations L E A D E R S H I P The Colony City Council 2011-Present  2011 - Received the honor of being elected Mayor Pro Tem during my first term on City Council  2012 - Appointed to the Local Development Corporation Board of Directors to oversee new Grandscape (Nebraska Furniture Mart) Development  2013 - First Council Member from The Colony, Texas to be elected and serve on the Denton County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors  2017 - Reelected to an uncontested 3rd term on City Council The Colony Planning & Zoning Commission 2008-2011  Served as Vice Chair David Terre Page 2 H O N O R S  1982 – Drake University Basketball Hall of Fame  1994 – Moberly Community College Basketball Hall of Fame  1995-2003 – Three-time Senior Olympics Gold Medal Winner for USA Basketball Team  1999 – Wilson Wall of Fame Honor  2007- Moberly Community College Outstanding Alumni of the year  2013 –Washington High School Hall of Fame  2018 –Roaring Lambs Hall of Fame D C A D A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S I have worked with my fellow Board Members to achieve the following meaningful results:  Ensure a Quorum is established by being present at each meeting while achieving perfect attendance record.  Make informed decisions doing the necessary preparation prior to each meeting  Assisted in developing an Annual Operating Budget to ensure spending stays within budgeted funds while always looking for opportunities to reduce expenses  Participate in the development and evaluation of the Chief Appraisal Officer each year  To better serve Denton County Property owners, opened a convenient offsite location in the Lewisville Career Center to handle property tax protests  Launched an online service permitting property owners to file property tax protests electronically  Implemented a successful, structured flex work schedule as a benefit and morale Booster for ALL employees 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