HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-036 TMPA Board Member NominationDate: June 18, 2026 Report No. 26-036
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 (Mr. Billy Cheek) to their Board
of Directors will be expiring on July 18, 2026. 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, 2026, and is currently held by Mr. Cheek. Mr.
Cheek is a former member of the City’s Public Utilities Board and eligible to continue to serve in
this capacity. The other seat on TMPA is held by Mr. Jesse Davis, a former City of Denton Council
Member and current TMPA Board President (term expires July 18, 2027). Staff reached out to
Mr. Cheek regarding his expiring term, and he is undecided at this time on his interest in continuing
to serve on the TMPA Board of Directors. If Mr. Cheek decides to continue, the staff will include
his application for Council’s consideration. 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. Members may only be removed for cause in accordance
with the Denton City Charter, Section 14.16.
Per its governance requirement, TMPA is requesting that the City adopt a resolution appointing a
representative to fill the term from July 18, 2026, to July 18, 2028. Staff is planning to place an
item for individual consideration on Council’s July 14th agenda to consider approval of a resolution
for this appointment. If Council Members wish to reappoint Mr. Cheek or consider other
nominees, please let me know no later than Monday, July 3rd 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
REQUESTOR:
Staff initiated
PARTICIPTAING DEPARTMENTS:
Date: June 18, 2026 Report No. 26-036
Denton Municipal Electric
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
1 hour