2021-030 TMPA Board Member NominationDate: May 14, 2021 Report No. 2021-030
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, 2021. 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, 2021 and is currently held by Mr. Chris Watts
(former Mayor of Denton). The other seat is held by Mr. Billy Cheek, who currently serves as a
member and Vice Chair of the City of Denton’s Public Utilities Board. Staff reached out to Mr.
Watts regarding his expiring term and he expressed interest in continuing to serve on the TMPA
Board of Directors. Mr. Watts has represented the TMPA Board since 2009, served as President
of the Board during 2012 and 2013, and has also served on various committees of TMPA.
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, 2021 to July 18, 2023. Staff is planning to place an
item for individual consideration on Council’s June 8th agenda to consider approval of a resolution
for this appointment. If Council Members wish to reappoint Mr. Chris Watts or consider other
nominees, please let me know no later than Monday, May 24th 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