TEAM TEMPLE
29July-12August2024
OpenEnrollment
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BenefitsOpenEnrollmentis happening!Visit templetxgov/enrollmenttoget started.
REMINDER:ALLEMPLOYEESMUST ENROLLEACHYEAR!Evenifyouhave benefitscurrently,youwillneedto re-enroll.Don’tmissit!
We'reexcitedtointroduceanew processforgettingyourheadshots takenorre-taken!
Photoswillbecapturedeverymonth atNewEmployeeOrientation Dates andtimesarelocatedontheBrand Boxattempletx.gov/brand.
COMMUNITY CONNECT
Thisyear,CityofTemple employeesareeligibletoapply forthisprogram,regardlessof residency.(Ifyouarenota Templeresident,pleasesubmit apictureofyourbadgeorproof ofemploymentinthe“Proofof Residency”sectiononthe application Allemployeesare responsibleforcoveringthe$75 bannerfee,thiswillnotbe coveredbytheCityofTemple)
Applicationsarebeing acceptedfromJuly10toAugust 28.
WednesdayI31July2024
LunchattheAirport Draughton-MillerCentralTexasRegional Airport• 11AM-2PM
FridayI2August2024
FirstFriday DowntownTemple
SaturdayI3August2024
DigItFamilyDay
SaturdayI10August2024
SecondSaturday DowntownTemple
FridayI16August2024
10AM-1PM
LastLook-YosemitePeopleExhibit Railroad&HeritageMuseum• 6-7:30PM
WednesdayI28August2024
HometownHeroesBannerProgramDeadline
BENEFITSAT-A-GLANCE
bcbstx.com
YoumayhaveaHighDeductibleHealthPlanoraPPOPlan
YoucanfindacopyofyourmedicalinsurancecardontheBCBS portalontheirwebsite
Clicklinksformoreinformation: StandardvisionplanutilizestheVSPnetwork
Youcanfindavisionproviderin-networkatvspcom
Supplementalinsurancefordisability,accident,criticalillness,and hospitalindemnitycanbeelectedduringopenenrollment
Employeescontribute7%/Citymatching2:1 AttendaQuarterlyInformationSession
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457(b)deferredcompensationretirementplan
Addadditionalmoneytomaximizeyourretirementinvestments
RetirementPlanSpecialist-JesseRangel ScheduleAppointment|2027597150
DownloadtheApporvisitMDLivecom/bcbstx
Offersvirtualvisitstohelpwithurgentcare,primarycare,mental health,anddermatology Costs: PPO-$25Copay
HDHP-Deductible,then20%claimcost$48
deeroakseapcom
Username/Password:templetx
Theemployeeassistanceprogramoffersemployeeshelpwith servicessuchas: Legalassistance
Reimbursementforaridehomeifimpaired
Short-termcounseling
Referrals&communityresources
Financialassistance
Getexclusivediscountsontravel,restaurants,shopping,family care,carrentals,andmuchmore!
Tax-freefundsusedformedicalexpenses
LogintoaccessyourFSA&HSAaccountstoseeyourbalance, spending,andotheraccountdetails
Dependentcareassistanceprogram(helpswithchildcarecosts)
OPEN ENROLLMENT
July 29 - August 12
WHERE? WHAT? WHEN?
Signupforenrollmentassistanceorget startedenrollingtoday! P E O P L E O P E R A T I O N S GET STARTED
Snowcones,vendordiscounts,swag, games,prizes,andbenefitproviderQ&A
Wednesday,July31stfrom10AM-3PM
FrankW.MaybornCivic&ConventionCenter
DEPARTMENT FEATURE
TheAnimalServicesDivisionisacrucial partofourpublicsafetyteam,working tirelesslytoensureasafercommunity andbuildpublictrust.Theyachievethis throughpromptandhumane enforcementofCityanimalcontrol ordinancesandstatestatutes. Additionally,theyoperateanexpanded animalshelterthatprovidespetadoption servicesandclean,sanitaryconfinement forthousandsofsurrenderedandseized animals.
OurdedicatedAnimalServicesFieldOfficersrespondtovariousrequests,including thoserelatedtoanimalcruelty,animalbites,looselivestockorwildlife,stray animals,andanimaldisturbances.
Afewfunfacts:inthepastsixmonths,theshelterhasadoptedout7guineapigs,2 parakeets,and1tortoise,whilehandling1,044dogsand902cats.TheHearttoHome AnimalAdoptionCenter,newlyrenovated,celebrateditsgrandreopeningin January.
Kudostotheentireteamfortheirhardworkanddedication!Wearesogratefulfor yourexceptionalservicewithoutexception!
PublicSafetySkillsPad
Let'sTalkTemple!ThePublicSafetySkillsPadisamulti-use,improved surfaceareathatwillbeahelpfultoolforTempleFireandRescue,the TemplePoliceDepartment,andotherCitydepartments. LocatedbehindFireStation8,theSkillsPadwillfacilitateemergencyand non-emergencyskillstestsandadditionaldrivertrainingneededby variousCitydepartments.
I T B I T S & B Y T E S
ANNUALCYBERSECURITYTRAININGISSTILLONGOING. THEDUEDATEFORTHISTRAININGISAUGUST 1, 2024.
S A F E T Y T A L K
HEATSAFETYTIPS
StayHydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. If you feel thirsty you are dehydrated!
WearAppropriateClothing:Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher
RecognizeSymptoms:Signs of heat exhaustion (e.g., heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness) and heat stroke (e.g., confusion, rapid pulse, unconsciousness) seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur.
BACK-TO-SCHOOLSAFETY
SchoolZoneAwareness: Remind drivers to be vigilant in school zones, obeying speed limits and watching for children crossing streets.
PedestrianSafety:Watch for children crossing streets, near school zones and residential areas. Avoid distractions such as using phones. BusSafety:Watch for buses and stop for school buses loading and unloading.
EMPLOYEEPETOFTHE MONTH:BONNIE
Bonniethepugbringsendlessjoytoourfamily.She'salapdogwholovesto viscouslyshredcrinklysofttoys,hatestovisitthevet,andlovestoplayinthe water.HerfavoritebooksarefromthePigthePugseriesbyAaronBlabey. SheisnamedafterTexasBluebonnets,whichwerebloomingwhenshewas apuppy.
TEAM TEMPLE: THE BUDGET BOOK
BY: JENNIFER EMERSON, FINANCE
Iwouldliketoshoutouttomyentirebudgetteamforasuccessfullyfiledbudget!Thishas beentheBESTbudgetprocessIhavebeenapartofforthepast10years.Iwouldalsolike toshoutouttoAriDeleryinCommunications&Marketingforhelpingusthepastseveral monthswithchangingthelayoutoftheentirebudgetdocument...manyhourswerespent onthisdocumentanditshows!Lastly,thankyoutoPeopleOperationsfortheirworkonthe compensation&benefitscomponentsofthebudget!
LauraTye,JoAnnHerrera,SherryPoger
NotPictured:VeronicaHernandez,KristaShepherd,StaceyReisner,JessMartin
ElenaSmith,TaraRaymore,Annalise Thompson,HeatherKirkwood
BUDGET TEAM ON TOP
BY: HEATHER BATES, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Iwantedtogiveahugeshoutouttoouramazing BudgetTeamfortheirhardworkanddedicationin balancingourcity’sbudgetandputtingtogether anamazingbusinessplanwiththehelpofArielle DeleryfromtheCommunications&Marketing Department.Balancingabudgetisnoeasyfeat buttheircommitment,dedicationandmeticulous planninghavebeenessentialinkeepingourcity financiallystableandreadyforfuturegrowth.Alot oftheirworkhappensbehindthescenes,butI wantthemtoknowhowmuchwetrulyappreciate theireffortsthisfiscalyearandeveryyear! Thankyoutoeachandeverymemberofthe FinanceDepartmentandBudgetTeam!Your dedicationdoesn'tgounnoticed,andwe’re gratefulforallthatyoudo!
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK LUNCHEON
BY: DON BOND, PUBLIC WORKS
PriscillaVelasquezdidherusualamazingjobofplanningPublicWorksWeekfestivities,only tohavethempostponedbythetornado.Soshedidamajorpivotrescheduleanddid planningdouble-dutysoitwillbeasawesomeasusual.
WAY TO GO DANA
BY: DON BOND, PUBLIC WORKS
DanaGatlinisthenewTexasAPWAAccreditationliaison:
ThepersonthatAPWAmembersgotowithquestionsaboutaccreditation requirementsortheprocess; a.
ThepersonwithwhomtheRegionalDirector,CouncilofChaptersDelegate,and APWAcommunicatewithregardingchangestotheprocessorrequirements;and she’llreportonanyinteractionsandcontactstotheChapterBoardateachoftheir boardmeetings b
STAFF FEATURE STAFF CORNER
MeetKristinaStrickland,ourSenior NeighborhoodPlanner! �� KristinahasbeenwiththeCityof Templefortwoyears.Inherrole, shecollaborateswiththePlanning Department,othercity departments,andoutside stakeholderstoestablishplansfor neighborhoodplanningdistrictsin keyareasofTemple.These designsnotonlyguidefuture developmentbutalsofacilitate theimplementationofCapital ImprovementProjectsandcan leadtoimprovementsincurrent developmentpractices. KristinalovestheenvironmentandcultureofTempleandherteam.She says,"IamTeamTemple,andveryhappytobepartofsuchacaringand involvedcitythatreallysupportsthecitizens.Ihavebeensupportedand providedanurturingenvironmenttogrowwithinmyprofession.Iam joyoustobepartofit."
KRISTINA STRICKLAND
WORKING FOR THE CITY!
OPENPOSITIONS:
DESTINATION SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR
TheSalesandMarketingCoordinatorisakeymemberoftheCity’s CommunicationsandMarketingdepartment Thispositionisresponsiblefor identifyingandtargetinggroupscapableofgeneratingapositiveeconomic impactthroughconferences,meetings,retreats,reunions,andsporting eventsbyimplementingshortandlongtermsalesandmarketingstrategies
COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR I
TheCombinationInspectorperformscodecomplianceinspectionsforthe community'snewconstruction,renovation,alteration,addition,andrepair projects Additionally,thepositionperformsplanreviewsofconstruction projectstoensurepropercodecomplianceisachieved.Thepositionensures thatminimumhealthandsafetystandardsarefollowedtoprotectresident andvisitoroccupantsinallbuildingswithintheCityofTemple
PROGRAM MANAGER - WILSON RECREATION CENTER
ThispositionmanagesthedailyoperationsoftheWilsonRecreationCenter. Candidatemustbeabletoworkaflexibleschedule,supervisestaff,interact withadiversepopulationofpeople,keeprecords,andbecreativeinproblem solvingandprogramdevelopment.
AIRCRAFT RESCUE & REFUELING SPECIALIST
ThispositionwillperformavarietyofdutiesincludingAircraftRescueand Firefighting(ARFF)responses,fireprevention,aswellasaircraftserviceand fueling,emergencymedicalsupport,inspectionsofairfieldandbuildings, qualitycontroloffuelfarm/trucks,landscaping,andotheraviation-related support
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
WaneBerthiaume
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
AustinChick
ProgramManager
LuisHernandez
CrewLeaderII-Streets
MelanieHoover-O’Hanlon
JuvenileCaseManager
DakotaKunkel
Firefighter
ValonVickers
Firefighter
BradleyPerez
RETIREES:
MichaelSullwold(25)
FireCaptain
CarlOlson(10)
SolidWasteDriver
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
BrianTaveras
HeavyDutyTruckTechnicianll
HeatherBailey
LibrarySupervisor
KaseemJackson
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
AveriLaBrecque
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
RaulMagana
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
YEARSOFSERVICE:
KellyAtkinson(5)
AssistantDirectorofPlanning
MelisaLaboy(5)
DeputyCourtAdministrator
PatrickSpells(5)
MaintenanceWorker-Parks
MatthewBrannen(5)
UtilityServicesManager
LindsayFrancis(5)
Marketing&DigitalMediaDiv.Director
KyleEubanks(5)
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
GarrickGlover(5)
Corporal-Patrol
DanielKala(5)
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
DustinStamper(5)
Corporal-Patrol
Bryan“Buzzy”Gover(10)
CommunityEducationSpecialist
MiltonParker(10)
PoliceOfficer-Traffic
BryanPedigo(10)
PoliceOfficer-SchoolResource
DewinttAlcorn(10)
ConventionCenterEventStaff
JamesMeyer(10)
FireDriver
MarcWaller
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
NathanWinnerman
PoliceOfficer-Patrol
MatthewWaszkiewicz
ProgramCoordinator-Sammons
BraxtonPettway
CombinationBuildingInspectorll
JustinRhea(10)
FireCaptain
KyleSpivey(10)
FireCaptain
JamesMiner(15)
LeadWaterOperatorll
DanielMeyer(15)
FireDriver
RichardlllMunsey(15)
FireCaptain
BenjaminSanders(15)
FireDriver
RhondaHite(25)
RecordsTechnicianl
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