2025-054 TMPA Board Member Nomination 2025 Date: June 13, 2025 Report No. 2025-054
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. Jesse Davis)to their Board
of Directors will be expiring on July 18,2025. 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, 2025, and is currently held by Mr. Davis. Mr.
Davis is a former City Council Member and eligible to continue to serve in this capacity. The
other seat on TMPA is held by Mr. Billy Cheek, current Chair of the City's Public Utilities Board
(term expires July 18, 2026). 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 TMPA Board since 2023 and is completing his first term. 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, 2025, to July 18, 2027. Staff is planning to place an
item for individual consideration on Council's July 151h 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 30th 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: Denton Municipal Electric
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour