Employee Newsletter Issue No. 6

NOVEMBER 2023

ISSUE NO. 6

THE INSIDE TRACK MONTHLY

EMPLOYEE

WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY

DOSE OF FACTS & FUN

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NEWSLETTER

HIGHLIGHTS THIS MONTH: Employee Feature Rescue Elves Veterans Day Recap

Snapshots of our City Staff

ANNOUNCEMENTS Important Dates

COMMUNITY CONNECT Community Events l Volunteer I Rescue Elves

DEPARTMENT FEATURE Benefits Information | Safety Talk

STAY IN THE KNOW

CONTENTS

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LEADING THE WAY

TABLE OF

NOVEMBER 2023 | ISSUE NO.6

Project Updates l Employee Pet of the Month

INFORMATION & TIPS Tips and Tricks | Purchasing | And More

SHOUTOUTS Submitted BY City Staff FOR City Staff

STAFF CORNER Employee Feature | Fun Extras | Thanksgiving Matching Game

WORKING FOR THE CITY Open Positions | Retirees | New Hires | Years of Service

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PLE • TEAM TEMPLE • TEAM TEMPLE • TEAM TEMPLE • TEAM TEMPLE • TEAM TEM

LEADING THE WAY WE

ARE

THANKFUL

FOR

YOU!

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NOVEMBER 2023 | ISSUE NO. 6

ANNOUNCEMENTS

&

OTHER

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WITHOUT EXCEPTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please make sure you have the correct signature on your city email. If you need to update yours, please reference the examples located on the Brand Box at templetx.gov/brand.

The Employee Years of Service Recognition Event will be held on HERE December 13, 2023, at the Railroad & Heritage Museum.

Employees who qualify to attend will be contacted directly with an invite! If you have any questions please reach out to acooper@templetx.gov.

IMPORTANT DATES: Thursday | 23 November, 2023 Employee Holiday

Friday | 24 November, 2023 Employee Holiday

Friday | 1 December, 2023 Employee Christmas Party

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NOVEMBER 2023 | ISSUE NO. 6

COMMUNITY CONNECT SUPPORT

CITY

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!

EVENTS

AND

INITIATIVES

UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday | 25 November, 2023 Shop Small Saturday

The Temple Public Library is always seeking volunteers! If you are interested in helping out with youth programs, outreach, technical services, circulation, and more, check out opportunities with TPL at templetx.gov/volunteer.

Friday | 1 December, 2023 First Friday Downtown Temple

Saturday | 2 December, 2023 Santa at the Depot (Ticketed Event) Santa Fe Depot • 4-8 PM

Saturday | 2 December, 2023 Blue Santa Toy Drive Belle Blue Cafe • 8 - 11 AM

Wednesday | 10 January, 2023 Heart to Home Animal Adoption Center Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting Temple Animal Shelter • 4 - 6 PM

TO VIEW OTHER OPPORTUNITIES VISIT TEMPLETX.GOV/VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER TODAY!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @CITYOFTEMPLETX

@CITYOFTEMPLEPARKS

COMING UP: RESCUE ELVES Rescue Elves collaborates with Temple and Belton ISD schools to assist families in need during the holidays, providing gifts to children aged 0-18. Your support is appreciated!

@DISCOVERTEMPLE

@DOWNTOWNTEMPLE

To make a donation to Rescue Elves: Bring an unwrapped toy or gift to any Temple Fire Station.

Stop by Central Fire Station to make a monetary donation.

Mail Checks to 210 N 3rd Street, Temple TX, 76501. Please make payable to Temple Fire & Rescue, with Rescue Elves as the memo.

There is also the opportunity to sponsor a child!

You can make a Venmo donation to @rescueelves.

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DEPARTMENT FEATURE MEET THE CREATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

We want to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to our incredible Creative Services team. These talented individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring our City's stories to life through their exceptional graphic design, photography, and videography skills. The Creative Services team works with every City department on branding, programming, advertisements, SWAG, and all other collateral needs. Their design skills take our communication with the community to the next level. This team of 3 turns each project into a true work of art. We are so thankful to have a team like this here at the City of Temple!

THE CREATIVE SERVICES TEAM MAINTAINS/SUPPORTS: Responsible for all City digital and print materials meant for public viewing Have completed 388 projects so far this year

Currently have 62 projects in process

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BENEFITS

INFORMATION

FSA DEADLINES File claims for expenses incurred during the plan year ending 9/30/2023 no later than 12/28/23 Submit claims for reimbursement.

Learn more here.

MD LIVE MDLIVE lets you visit independently contracted MDLIVE board-certified doctors when you may need care. They may help treat non-emergency medical and pediatric health issues. Plus, they may even write and send prescriptions to a nearby pharmacy (when appropriate).

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SAFETY TALK Some emergencies will require professional medical attention, but first aid can address many common workplace injuries.

Do your employees know what hazardous situations—emergency or otherwise—might arise in the workplace?

How many employees are trained in CPR or first aid?

Where are first aid supplies stored in the workplace?

Do employees know how to differentiate between the kinds of injuries that need hospital care and those that do not?

For First Aid and CPR training please reach out to Kelly Rawls at krawls@templetx.gov to schedule your department!

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STAY IN THE KNOW...

PROJECT

UPDATES

Azalea Drive Get ready to experience a whole new Azalea Drive! Crews are hard at work, and here's the progress report: They've spiced up the traffic signals, laid the groundwork with fresh paving and curbs, and even added some stylish sidewalks. But wait, there's more! Workers are gearing up to coat the road's surface to perfection, bring a touch of nature with landscaping and efficient irrigation, and, of course, relocate those signs to their new, strategic positions.

Avenue G Pump Station Temple's Avenue G Pump Station upgrades are cruising along at over 40% completion! The hefty suction and discharge pipes are already in place, adding a touch of modernity to this vintage station from 1955. But that's not all – we're eagerly awaiting the next few weeks as the foundation gets poured, giving this aging gem a well-deserved facelift. We're installing new variable-speed pumps and boosting their capacity to meet those growing demands. In fact, when we're done, this will be the biggest pump station in the city's distribution system, capable of handling a whopping 17.5 million gallons per day!

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Owner: Brittney Harris I Communications & Marketing This is Maverick (Boston Terriers - 3 years old) and Goose (Pug - 2 years old). They love playing with their toys, going to the Farmers Market with Mom, snuggles, and hikes. They were featured in some of the City of Temple marketing campaign videos that can be found on the City of Temple YouTube channel. Stay up to date with their latest adventures by following their Instagram account @texasdogslife. They love to play with other dogs so feel free to shoot us a message for a puppy play date!

RANDOM JOKE OF THE MONTH: What sound does a turkey's phone make?

Wing-wing-wing.

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EMPLOYEE PETS OF THE MONTH: MAVERICK & GOOSE

INFORMATION & TIPS PURCHASING TIDBITS: HUB FORM & LIST Your efforts in soliciting quotes from HUB vendors will need to be documented on the HUB Form and submitted with your quotes to Purchasing at quotes@templetx.gov. The HUB Form can be found on the Employee Information Portal.

If you contact a HUB vendor for a quote for services or goods that they are qualified to provide, and the HUB vendor does not respond by the deadline you indicate in your email, please print out the email showing that an attempt was made for a quote. Because of the HUB requirements, you may end up with more than three quotes, as the objective is always to obtain the ‘best value’ for goods or services.

PURCHASING RESOURCES

CEASE THE GREASE! The City of Temple will be collecting used cooking oil from Thursday, November 23, through Sunday, November 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following Temple fire stations: Central Fire Station, 210 N. Third St. Fire Station #3, 3606 Midway Dr. Fire Station #4, 411 Waters Dairy Road Fire Station #7, 8420 W. Adams Ave.

BITS & BYTES Updates are used to fix bugs, improve user experience, and more importantly, patch potential security risks. While it's ok to wait a bit to make sure the newest update doesn’t cause more bugs than it fixes, it is important to ensure your devices are all up to date with the preferred version of the software.

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WE ARE THANKFUL FOR...

DAN KELLEHER BY: SENNETT FARIAS, DESTINATION MARKETING COORDINATOR

I would like to take a moment to recognize Downtown Dan, the Main Street Manager in downtown Temple.

OUR RECYCLING TEAM! BY: AMBRIE DUNN, TALENT MARKETING SPECIALIST

The recycling team here at the City of Temple has been on a roll!

Dan's exceptional dedication has played a pivotal role in the success and growth

The warehouse processed 451 tons of

of our downtown area. Under his

curbside recycling just in October! PLUS

guidance, downtown Temple continues

this Temple team diverted 1849.83 tons

to flourish into a thriving business

of recyclable material from the landfill in

district that draws visitors from far and

October. In FY23, they diverted a

wide.

whopping 6,529 tons and they are well on their way to beating that number this

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude

year!

to Dan for his unwavering dedication to the success of our Main Street Program.

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the City of Temple! Your

So, here's to you, Dan! Thank you for your

hard work does not go unnoticed!

tireless efforts in making downtown Temple a vibrant and prosperous hub.

Things won't be the same without you after your retirement. You have had a lasting impression on downtown.

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STAFF CORNER EMPLOYEE FEATURE STEVE PETERS, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-FACILITY SERVICES

Steve has worked for the City for 9 years and 10 months! Steve is a rockstar employee who handles 75% of the daily work requests that come into the facility services office. His team says he is very good at prioritizing the daily requests on his plate. Thank you Steve for always being a smiling face and being willing to help in any way that you can! We appreciate you!

CHRISTMAS TREE PHOTO CONTEST SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH CHRISTMAS TREES AROUND TEMPLE! UPLOAD YOUR SNAPSHOTS OR TAG US WITH @DISCOVERTEMPLE ON SOCIAL TO GET ADDED TO OUR GALLERY. YOUR PHOTO COULD BE FEATURED ON OUR SOCIAL CHANNELS.

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CLICK TO UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS & LEARN MORE

VETERANS LUNCHEON RECAP A big thank you to all of you who attended the Veteran's Luncheon. Your presence meant a lot, and it made the event truly special. Your service to our city and country is appreciated, more than words can express. The luncheon was a great time to celebrate your commitment and share stories with fellow veterans. Thank you for being a part of our community and for the sacrifices you've made. Your dedication is truly inspiring.

WHO'S READY TO WIN A PRIZE? THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE TO SOLVE AND SEND IN A COMPLETED SCREENSHOT WILL RECEIVE A PRIZE FROM COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING!

CLICK TO SOLVE THE PUZZLE

EMAIL COMPLETED MATCHING GAME TO EMPCOMM@TEMPLETX.GOV

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TEAM TEMPLE

WORKING FOR THE CITY! OPEN POSITIONS: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III Responsible for performing general office tasks and provides support to the Administrative Services Department within the Police Department. Works under general supervision, uses independent judgements within limits of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

AQUATICS PROGRAM COORDINATOR Under general supervision of the Aquatics Program Manager, directs all the city’s aquatic facilities operations and programs. Responsible for the daily operation of assigned pools including scheduling and preparing all activities. Must be able to work flexible schedules to include weekends and holidays.

PLANNER - CITY PLANNING Responsible for a full range of professional duties including research, data management, analysis, contribution to proposal development; preparation of staff reports and documents while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

GIS TECHNICIAN - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Collects and edits of GIS data and City owned infrastructure/assets for the required departments. Inputs collected data into database using GPS Equipment and ESRI AcrGIS software. Collects grade elevations for other City departments.

VIEW ALL OPEN POSITIONS

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE: James Bennett (35) School Resource Sergeant

Jeffery Clark (30) Deputy Police Chief

MEET OUR NEW HIRES:

Kenneth Moss (25) School Resource Police Officer

Lance Spakes

Bianca Smith

David Hess (25)

Heavy Duty Truck Technician I

Library Supervisor

Training Sergeant

Andre Poole

Tina West

Solid Waste Driver - Residential

Maintenance Worker - Parks

Wesley Walker

Chris Bourland

Matinenance Worker- Parks

Maintenance Worker - Parks

Chris Shepherd

Anthony Romero

Multimedia Specialist

Equipment Operator I - Streets

Jonathan Fish

Aaron Adkisson

Police Officer

Equipment Water Operator Apprentice

Jeremy Pellicer

Matthew Bond

Police Officer

Utility Technician Apprentice

Phillip Haskins

Water Operator Apprentice

Solid Waste Driver - Rolloff

Amber Pierce

Utility Technician Apprentice

Deputy Court Clerk I

General Investigations- Corporal

Thomas Richesin (20) Patrol Sergeant

Angela Martin (10) Museum Curator

Elbert Thomas (10) Utility Foreman II

Paul Taylor (10) Lead Water Operator I

Jeoffrey Sagpaey Brandon Roberts

Jessica Johnson (20)

Sophia Rodriguez (5) Recreation Leader

Ricky Allen (5)

Joshua Shick

Meter Support Specialist

foreman I - Fleet Services

Tara Raymore (5)

Richard Parham

Director of People Operations

Matinenece Worker - Parks

Christine Leal (5)

Micheal Crayton

Performance & Analytics Manager

Equipment Operator Apprentice - Drainage

Dan Kelleher (5)

Brittany Morales

Main Street Manager

Community Service Technician - Telecommunicator

David Craig (5)

Albert Sands

Library Supervisor

Water Operator Apprentice

Nicholas Snider Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician Apprentice PAGE 14

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