2020-071 Denco 9-1-1 Board UpdateDate: August 7, 2020 Report No. 2020-071
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Denco Area 9-1-1 Appointment to District Board of Managers
BACKGROUND:
Denco Area 9-1-1 District appointment of individual to serve on the Denco Board of Managers.
DISCUSSION:
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 expressed his desire to serve another term.
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.
Participating cities submitted their nominations by May 31, 2020. Denco received three nominations.
Mr. Ballentine, Denco Executive Director, requested 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
The Council voted for Mr. Jim Carter to represent the City of Denton on the Denco Area 9-1-1 Board of
Managers. Denco was advised of Council’s selection by the deadline given. Mr. Carter received the
majority of votes and was reappointed to the Board.
ATTACHMENTS
Memorandum from Denco Area 9-1-1 District
STAFF CONTACT:
Suzanne Kaletta, Public Safety Communications Division Manager
Suzanne.kaletta@cityofdenton.com
(940) 349-7904