2022-036 TMPA Board Member NominationDate: June 3, 2022 Report No. 2022-036
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 to their Board of Directors will
be expiring on July 18, 2022. 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, 2022 and is currently held by Mr. Billy Cheek.
Mr. Cheek currently serves on the City’s Public Utilities Board and is the Vice Chair. The other
seat on TMPA is held by Council Member Jesse Davis (term expires July 18, 2023). 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 TMPA Board since 2010, has served
as President of the Board in past years, and has also served on various TMPA committees.
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, 2022 to July 18, 2024. Staff is planning to place an
item for individual consideration on Council’s June 28th 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, June 13th 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
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SERVINC THE CITIES OF BRYAN, DENTON, GARLAND & GREENVILLE
April 27, 2022
Ms. Sara Hensley, City Manager
City of Denton
215 E. McKinneyDenton, TX 76201
RE: TMPA Board Member Appointment
Dear Ms. Hensley:
Our records indicate that Bill Cheek’s term as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Texas
Municipal Power Agency expires on July 18, 2022. The City of Denton will need to reinstate Mr.Cheek or select a new member to serve for the next 2-year term .
After the City Council reaches a decision on this matter, please send me a certified resolution or
certified meeting minutes specifying the person selected to represent your City on the TMPABoard of Directors.
Your cooperation is appreciated
Sincerely,
b/{arTracy Stracener
Assistant SecretaryTM PA Board of Directors
Cc Bill CheekJesse Davis
Antonio Puente
TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY P.O, BOX 7000 BRYAN, TEXAS 77805-7000 (936) 873-2013