THE INSIDE TRACK M O N T H L Y E M P L O Y E E N E W S L E T T E R ISSUENO.2 JULY2023 EmPerformReviews Due OpenEnrollment HometownHero BannerProgram HIGHLIGHTSTHISMONTH: DOSE OF FACTS & FUN WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY COVER PHOTO: BLUE SANTA GOLF TOURNAMENT 2023
C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F 3 STAY IN THE KNOW Project Updates l Pet of the Month 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS Important Dates 4 COMMUNITY CONNECT Community Events l Volunteer 7 LEADING THE WAY Snapshots of our City Staff 9 INFORMATION & TIPS Tips and Tricks | Purchasing | And More 11 STAFF CORNER Employee Feature | Fun Extras | Crossword Puzzle JUNE 2023 | ISSUE NO 1 PAGE 1 13 WORKING FOR THE CITY Open Positions | Retirees | New Hires | Years of Service 5 DEPARTMENT FEATURE Benefits Information | Open Enrollment 10 SHOUTOUTS Submitted BY City Staff FOR City Staff
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANTDATES:
Friday|28July,2023
Openenrollmentbegins
Saturday|12August,2023
SummerEmployeeAppreciationEventat LionsJunctionWaterPark7:30-10:30p.m.
Benefitsopenenrollmentbegins July28andendsAugust14.You MUSTenrollevenifyoualready havebenefits!
Q3EmPerformreviewsaredue byJuly31.Tosignupfor assistance,click
OurCity-WideHiringEventis settobeheldonAugust16!
Thenextquarterlyheadshot sessionisSeptember13.Ifyou haveaCityemail,pleasebe suretosignupontheBrand Boxattempletx.gov/brand.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: JULY 2023 | ISSUE NO 2
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REGISTER HERE
COMMUNITY CONNECT
UPCOMINGEVENTS:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
TEMPLEPUBLICLIBRARY
SeedLibrary:Anytime
TEMPLEPUBLICLIBRARY
Genealogy: Anytime
TOSIGNUPPLEASEVISIT TEMPLETX.GOV/VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEERTODAY!
WANTTOKNOWMORE?
FORMOREINFORMATIONABOUT WHAT'SHAPPENINGAROUND TEMPLEVISIT
DISCOVERTEMPLE.COM/EVENTS
MOREFUNHERE
Friday|21July,2023
HotSummerSounds:TexasLightning 7:30-9:30p.m.
Friday|28July,2023
HotSummerSounds:HomeAtLastBand 7:30-9:30p.m.
Wednesday|26July,2023
LunchattheAirport11:00am -2:00pm
Saturday|29July,2023
CoffeewithaCopatBoldRepublic 7:00-10:00am
Saturday|5August,2023
KiddoCardsatA+Learning10:00a.m.
Wednesday|16August,2023
CityofTempleHiringEvent11:00a.m.-2:00 p.m.and4:00p.m.-6:30p.m.
Thisprogramprovidesthe opportunityforthecommunity torecognizeandhonor Temple'sheroeswhoare serving,haveserved,orhave giventheirlifeinserviceinthe UnitedStatesArmedForces.
LEARN
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S U P P O R T C I T Y E V E N T S A N D I N I T I A T I V E S JULY 2023 | ISSUE NO 2
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HOMETOWNHERO BANNERPROGRAM
LEARN
DEPARTMENT FEATURE
TheParksDivisionoftheParksandRecreationDepartmentprovides servicestoallofourparks,trails,andCityfacilities.Thisteamworkswiththe TexasForestryServicetomaintainTemple’sstatusasaTreeCityUSA,a designationwehaveheldfor17consecutiveyears.Additionally,they providesupporttoapproximately100eventsperyear,includingthe4thof JulyFireworksShow,Bloomin'Temple,andHotSummerSounds.TheParks Divisiontrulyworksharddaily,especiallyinthissummerheat,toprovide exceptionalservicewithoutexception.
HE PARKS CREW MAINTAINS:
2,500totalacresofland
5splashpads
6poolsandLions
JunctionWaterPark
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M E E T S O M E O F Y O U R P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T
EFITSOPENENROLLMENT: Y28-AUGUST14
mportanttonotethatALL imeemployeesmust linordertohavebenefits enewbenefityearthat nsonOctober1,2023!
CHANGEINDENTALPLAN:
Onemajorchangethisyearisanewandimproveddentalplan withBlueCross&BlueShieldofTexas.Theannuallimitforthe baseplanisincreasingto$1,000,andthebuy-upplanis increasingto$2,000,inadditiontothisenhancement,thebase planwillnowpay80%forbasicandperiodontic/endodontic services(currently50%).
BENEFITSFAIR:AUGUST2
Benefitsinformation,vendors, snacks,games,prizes,andsnow cones!JoinusonAugust2from 10a.m.-4p.m.attheMayborn Center!
B E N E F I T S I N F O R M A T I O N PAGE 6
- I T ' S T I M E F O R O P E N E N R O L L M E N T -
STAYINTHEKNOW...
TEMPLE - A PLACE WE LOVE TO CALL HOME
Apache Storage Tank
TheApacheStorageTankisgettingamakeovertoensureitstandstall andproudformanymoreyearstocome.Thistank,whichlastreceiveda majormakeoverin2004,isundergoingwell-deservedrehabilitation.
Butwhatexactlyhappensduringthisfabulousmakeover?Picturethis:a teamofskilledexpertsswoopingintoremoveandapplystunningnew interiorandexteriorcoatingsystems.They'llfixanydefectscausedby corrosion,ensuringourtankislookingasgoodasnew.Markyour calendarsformid-JulytowitnesstheApacheStorageTankinallits rejuvenatedglory.
Solid Waste Complex
It'stimetobidfarewelltotheoldand embracethenewasthemagnificent SolidWasteComplexthrowsopenits doorsforbusiness!Thiscomplexis theshiningstarofthe2020Solid WasteMasterPlan,andit'shereto revolutionizewastemanagement.
Spreadacrossawhopping14.5-acre tract,thiscomplexisatruemarvelto behold.Astunning
32,240square-footrecyclingtransferstationandmaintenancefacilityready tohandleallyourrecyclingneeds.Andthat'snotall!We'vealsogota5,500square-footadministrativebuildingwhereallthemagichappens.
It'stimetosayhellotoamoreefficientandeco-friendlywayofhandlingour waste.Let'sgivearoundofapplauseforthisincredibleover$11.2million dollarprojectthat'ssettochangethegame!
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EMPLOYEE PET OF THE MONTH: KAISER
Owner:NatalieMcAdams|LibraryDirector
Kaiserisan8-year-oldGermanShepherdmixthatlovessmelling flowers,chasingsquirrels,andmeetingnewfriends-including people,horses,cows,armadillos,andskunks.Thereisnofriend toobigortoosmellyforhimtolove.Sevenyearsago,hewas rescuedfromtheDallasAnimalShelter.Asidefromhisexcited personality,Kaiseralsoboastsanubtail,earsthatcannotquite standupstraight,andanimpossiblespeedforsuchstubbylegs.
RANDOM JOKE OF THE MONTH:
Whatdidthehorsesayafterittripped?
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Help!I’vefallenandIcan’tgiddyup!
INFORMATION & TIPS
PURCHASINGTIDBITS
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE I PLACE AN ORDER FOR ANY PURCHASE USING A PO OR PCARD?
EnsureAvailableFunding-CheckGLaccounts,discusswithFinance,prepare BudgetAdjustment(BA),etc.
ProperlyProcurethePurchase-ComplywithMonetaryGuidelines.Checkthe AnnualContractslisttoseeifthereisalreadyacontractforthepurchase.Ifno contractisavailable,obtainquotesforpurchases$1,000-$50,000.
ExecuteContract,ifrequired-Typicallyrequiredforprofessionalservices, activityonCityproperty,andconstruction
SetUpVendorinNaviline-Vendormustbesetup,evenwhenusingaPcard. VendorInformationFormandW9arerequired.
EnterRequisition-Includealldetailsforeachlineitem:description,item number,make,model,etc.
IssuePurchaseOrder(PO)
BITS & BYTES
If you open a suspicious email, you can easily report it to our IT team by selecting the "Report Suspicious" button at the top of your Outlook toolbar!
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EMPLOYEE SHOUTOUTS
HI-FIVE OFFICERS!
BY: NOHELY MACKOWIAK, PR DIVISION DIRECTOR
Congratulationstoournewest TemplePoliceOfficers!Thesefour mengraduatedfromtheacademy onFriday,June30,andweresworn infollowingtheceremony.Weare thrilledtohaveyouintheCityof Templeandareexcitedtowatch yourcareersunfold.
GREAT JOB SENNETT!
BY: COURTNEY JONES, DESTINATION EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST
ShoutouttoSennettFariasfor alwaysbeingagreatcoworkerand teammember.Shehasbeenwith theCommunications&Marketing DepartmentundertheDestination MarketingDivisionsincethevery start,andshealwaysputsin110% andgivesitherall,nomatterthe taskathand.Youaremostlikelyto seeherincrediblemarketingskills onfulldisplaythroughtheDiscover TempleandDowntownTemple socialpagesandthedestination website.Thankyouforallyourhard work!
FIREWORKS
CREW
BY: AMBRIE DUNN, TALENT MARKETING SPECIALIST
ShoutouttoouramazingCommand Postcrewwhoassistedduringour annualfireworksshowonJuly4th!We arealwayshappytoseeourdifferent Citydepartmentsworkingtogetherto completeprojectsforourcommunity.
WAY TO GO, KELLY!
BY: BRIAN CHANDLER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Congratsonthepromotion,Kelly! It’swell-deserved.I’mlooking forwardtoseeingthepositive communityimpactyouwillmakein yourexpandedrole.
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STAFF CORNER
EMPLOYEE FEATURE
ANDREWHILL,FBOMANAGER
HelloTeamTemple!Iamthrilledtobejoiningyouall andtheTempleAirportTeamasthenewFixedBase OperationsManager.Mywife,son,andIareeagerto beapartofthecommunityandexploreallthegreat thingsthatthiscityhastooffer.
Believeitornot,Igrewupabsolutelyterrifiedof flying.Nowwithnearlyeightyearsofairport operationsexperienceandafterbecomingapilot myself,Icanattestthattheworldofaviationisfullof funandexcitement,andeverydayisanadventure.
Itakegreatjoyingettingtoplayasmallroleinallthatgoesintogettingupinthe sky!Ialsolovesharingmypassionforaviationwiththepeoplearoundme,so pleasedon’tbeastranger.Thereisalwayssomethinggoingonattheairport,andI wouldlovetoshowyou,yourfamilies,andanyoneelsefromthecommunityaround thenexttimeyouarenearby.Ilookforwardtoworkingalongsideyouallaswe collectivelyseektoprovideexceptionalservicewithoutexception.
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WHO'S READY TO WIN A PRIZE? CLICK TO SOLVE THE PUZZLE THE FIRST 5 PEOPLE TO SOLVE AND SEND IN THE COMPLETED CROSSWORD PUZZLE WILL RECEIVE A PRIZE FROM COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING! EMAILCOMPLETEDCROSSWORDTOEMPCOMM@TEMPLETX.GOV
TheAwkwardFamilyPhotosexhibitionattheRailroad&HeritageMuseum celebratestheperfectlyimperfectmomentsthatcomewiththefamily experienceandprovidesaplaceforpeopletotakecomfortinthefactthat theirfamilyisnotalone.Thecollectionincludesanassortmentofclassic AwkwardFamilyPhotosframedinvintage,era-appropriateframes,and hilarious'behindtheawkwardness'stories.
UploadyourownAwkwardFamilyphotosinthecollectorbelow!
UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSIONS
SUMMER RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
8oz.shreddedcheddarcheese
1C.Mayo
18oz.blockcreamcheese,softened
¼t.onionpowder
¼t.garlicpowder
2–3T.shreddedshallots(orshreddedgreenonion)
4oz.jarofdicedpimentos
Groundpepper
Koshersalt
SUBMITTED BY TERESA ANDERSON, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
VIEW THE FULL RECIPE HERE
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@CITYOFTEMPLETX
@CITYOFTEMPLEPARKS @DISCOVERTEMPLE @DOWNTOWNTEMPLE A W K W A R D F A M I L Y P H O T O S U B M I S S I O N S
FUN EXTRAS
FOLLOWUSONSOCIALMEDIA
P I M E N T O C H E E S E D I P
WORKING FOR THE CITY!
OPEN POSITIONS:
LIBRARIAN - LIBRARY ADULT SERVICES
Ensuresthelibraryisawelcomingandsafeenvironmentthatsupports andrepresentsallcommunitymembers Responsibleforallaspectsof libraryservicewithdutiesincludingcirculation,patronassistance, programming,andpublicrelations.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Servesasliaisonandfacilitatortoexpediteprojectreviewthroughpermit issuance.Coordinatesplanreviewandapprovalrelatedtopermitsandsite plans.ReviewsplansandspecificationsforcompliancewiththeUnified DevelopmentCodeonzoning,landscaping,siteandsiteplansforsetbacks, parking,andarticulationforconstructionofresidential,commercial,or industrialstructures,remodels,andrenovations.
SERVICE WRITER / AUTO SHOP SUPERVISOR
TheAutoShopForemanassigns,reviews,andsupervisesworkperformedby techniciansinthedailymaintenanceandrepairofcityvehiclesand equipment Providesahighlevelofcustomerservicetointernal departmentsandcoordinateswarranty/subletrepairs Performsavarietyof technicaltasksrelativetotheassignedareaofresponsibility Abletolift tools/partsupto75lbs
PARALEGAL - ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Responsibilitiesincludedraftingagendaitems,ordinances,resolutions, leases,contractsandotherlegaldocuments,negotiating,coordinating, andtrackingtheleaseofCityproperty,andavarietyofspecialized ParalegalworkunderthesupervisionoftheCityAttorney.
VIEW ALL OPEN POSITIONS
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TEAM TEMPLE
PAGE 14 UtilityCrewLeaderI CarlosGonzales RecyclingProcessing-MaintenanceWorker-SolidWaste KevinThompson RecreationSpecialist-SammonsCommunityCenter
ChiefBuildingOfficial ChristoperJarecki UtilityTechnicianApprentice ShaneMiller SolidWasteDriver AustenPowers SolidWasteDriver ChadProctor CrewLeaderII-Athletics RobertChronister SolidWasteDriver JosephHoover RecreationSpecialist-SummitRecreationCenter OlanVining Firefighter SethSpivey MaintenanceTechnician-Airport DavidUtter(5) CustomerServiceRepresentativeII SabrinaMcDonald(5) ForemanII-SolidWaste JosephPaine(5) PoliceOfficer CarleyQuinn(5) PoliceOfficer RyanCabral(10) PoliceOfficer HassanEnriquez(10) PoliceOfficer PierreGreene(10) PoliceOfficer JustinSmith(10) FireCaptain KirbyJackson(15) AnimalControlOfficer DawnHartman(15) Corporal MarlonReed(20) AdministrativeAssistantIII AliciaTronecker(25) PoliceOfficer AndrewKramer(5) PoliceOfficer ChanceNewby(5) YEARS OF SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS: HVACTechnician MichaelStough MaintenanceWorker-Streets JosephRubio MEET OUR NEW HIRES:
SabrinaStanley
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