2020-044 TMPA Board of DirectorsDate: May 1, 2020 Report No. 2020-044
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
be expiring on July 18, 2020. 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 the TMPA, holds two seats on the TMPA Board of Directors.
The term of the expiring seat will end on July 18, 2020 and is currently held by Mr. Billy Cheek.
The other seat is held by Mayor Chris Watts. 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 City since 2010, served as the immediate past President of the Board, and has
also served on the Personnel and Audit/Budget Committees of TMPA.
Per its governance requirement, TMPA is requesting that the City adopt a resolution appointing a
representative to fill the term from July 18, 2020 to July 18, 2022. Staff is planning to place an
item for individual consideration on Council’s May 19th agenda to consider approval of a
resolution for this appointment. If Council Members wish to reappoint Mr. Billy Cheek or have
the City Council consider other nominees, please let me know no later than Monday, May 11th 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., CFO/DME General Manager
(940) 349-7283
Antonio.Puente@cityofdenton.com
REQUESTOR: Staff initiated
PARTICIPTAING DEPARTMENTS: Denton Municipal Electric
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour