TEAM TEMPLE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday,October4
CityofTempleCommunitySummit
Thursday,October31
Monday,November11
CityOfficesClosed(VeteransDay)
November28-29
CityOfficesClosed(Thanksgiving)
AwardCo,ournewrecognition andrewardstoolisnowLIVE! Loginandstartrecognizing excellence,tolearnmoreyou canvisittempletx.gov/awardco.
TheCommunitySummitwill beheldthisyearonFriday, October4,from5-7p.m.atthe SantaFePlaza Weareso excitedforthesecondyearof thiseventandwelookforward tohavingthecommunity comeoutandlearnmore abouttheservicesweprovide.
BlueCrossBlueShieldand BaylorScott&Whitehave reachedanagreementthat willkeepBCBSintheirnetwork. Memberswillcontinueto receiveuninterrupted,innetworkcarefromBSWH.
COMMUNITY CONNECT
TheCityofTemple'sannual CommunitySummitison October4atSantaFePlaza from5-7PM!
Joinusforlivemusic,snow cones,bouncehouses,and more.Learnaboutcity programs,givefeedback, andearnprizesandcool SWAG.Funforallages!
UPCOMINGEVENTS:
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
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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
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Theemployeeassistanceprogramoffersemployeeshelpwith servicessuchas: Legalassistance
Reimbursementforaridehomeifimpaired
Short-termcounseling
Referrals&communityresources
Financialassistance
Getexclusivediscountsontravel,restaurants,shopping,family care,carrentals,andmuchmore!
Tax-freefundsusedformedicalexpenses
LogintoaccessyourFSA&HSAaccountstoseeyourbalance, spending,andotheraccountdetails Dependentcareassistanceprogram(helpswithchildcarecosts)
DEADLINE TO USE FSA FUNDS :
September 30
UseYourFSAFundsbefore 9/30/2024!Shopthe OptumStoreortheFSAStore
BlueCrossBlueShieldandScott&Whitehave reachedanagreementthatwillkeepBCBSin theirnetwork.Memberswillcontinuetoreceive uninterrupted,in-networkcarefromBSWH. 2
REMINDER!OurVisionproviderwillbechanging fromTheStandard(VSPNetwork)toDearborn BCBS(EyeMedNetwork)effective10/1/2024!
NewcardswillbeginmailingearlyOctober
LOCATE PROVIDERS UNDER THE EYEMED NETWORK
P E O P L E O P E R A T I O N S
Let’sTalkTemple!ThefourthepisodeinourPavementManagement seriesisallaboutMill&Overlay.Thisrepairmethodhelpsrejuvenateour roadsbymillingoffoldasphaltandreplacingitwithnewmaterial.
STAY INFORMED
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Please reach out to Kelly Rawls, Safety Coordinator, for training opportunities!
ReviewEmergencyProcedures:Familiarize yourself with our workplace emergency procedures, including evacuation routes, assembly points, and emergency contacts
UpdateContactInformation: Ensure your emergency contact information is current and on file with HR This helps us reach you or your loved ones quickly in case of an emergency.
EmergencyItems:Make sure you know where and how to use emergency tools, like fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and AED machines
StayInformed:Stay updated on local emergency alerts and news. Being aware of potential risks in our area helps us respond effectively to any situation
SupportEachOther:During emergencies, let’s support each other and follow instructions from our designated emergency response leaders.
I T B I T S & B Y T E S
Be cautious of unexpected emails, especially those asking for personal info or containing urgent requests. Watch out for red flags like unfamiliar senders, poor grammar, or links that seem off If in doubt, don’t click verify the sender first!
Phishing emails can look legit, but a little caution can keep your inbox (and data) safe
PURCHASING VICTORY
BY: RANDI HAIRSTON, PURCHASING
SarahParker,PurchasingManager,hasearnedtheNIGP-CPPcertification.Weareso proudofher!Sarahissuchahardworkerandgoesaboveandbeyonddaily.She contributessomuchtokeepourdepartmentoperatingefficiently Sheissodeservingof thisdesignationandmore!!
NIGP-CPP=NationalInstituteofGovernmentalPurchasing,Inc
Professional
TEMPLE PD ON TOP!
BY: AMBRIE DUNN, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
ShoutouttotheTemplePoliceDepartmentfor beingnearlyfullystaffed!Yourhardworkis appreciated,andwe’regratefulforallthatyou do!
STAFF CORNER
A huge thank you to all the staff who contributed to the success of our recent hiring event! We welcomed over 300 job seekers, and several conditional offers were made on the spot. Your hard work and dedication are helping us grow our team and make a positive impact on the community. Keep up the amazing work!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN WINNERS:
Jeffrey Ward
Phillip Grant
Corey Gokingco
Ian Hicks
William Epperson
Nan Rodriguez
Melissa Reyes
Michelle Guerra
Drew Brooks
Cheryl Maxwell
Michael Kortis
Teresa Anderson
Pedro Tellez
Chandler Stoneroad
Michael Tapp
Justin Brantley
Amanda Sherman
Chad Parsons
Martina Malone
Erin Doherty
Lisa Hatfield
Jennifer Henager
Walter Lemieux
Stacey Reisner
Shihiah Achmad
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
TRAINING RECAP:
We were thrilled to hold multiple Leadership Training classes in August! These included “Crucial Conversations,” led by TMG, and “Harassment Prevention for Supervisors,” presented by TML. A huge thank you to everyone who joined in we hope you found the sessions as engaging as we did, leaving you energized and prepared to lead us toward success!
WORKING FOR THE CITY!
WATER OPERATOR I
Assistswithoperating,monitoring,controlling,testing,andtroubleshooting watersupply,treatmentplant,distributionsystemandstoragefacilities Workunderthedirectsupervisionofalicensedoperator.Mustbeavailable toworkflexiblehoursat24-hourfacilitytoincludeweekendsandholidays.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
UnderthegeneralsupervisionofFleetForemen(s),assistswithrepairingCity vehicles/equipmentandmaintainingothervarioussmallenginesfortheFleet ServicesDivision Thispositionwillhavetheopportunitytolearnfromandbe mentoredbyAutomotiveTechnicians.Duringthesummer,wealsooffer summerinternshipsforstudentsenrolledinaschoolprogram,ingood academicstanding,onanautomotivemechanictrack
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Investigatesandtakesappropriateenforcementactionforviolationsofcitywideanimalcrueltylawsandanimalregulatorylaws.Ensuressafetyofboth citizensandanimalwelfareregardinganimalcontrol
PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Buildinginspectionandpermittingcustomerservice,processonlinepermit applications,andmaintaincontractorfiles Providecustomerserviceto generalpublic,industryprofessionalsandCitystaff.
MEETOURNEWHIRES:
VictoriaBryant
FamilyViolenceCaseManager
ElizabethShafer
CommunitySolutionsSpecialist
RachelMorgan
CommunitySolutionsSpecialist
EstellaOrtiz
CommunitySolutionsSpecialist
DavonGaines
MaintenanceWorker-SolidWaste
SamuelIves
WaterOperatorApprentice
UtilityTechnicianApprentice ColbeyKaulfus
EmilyRabroker
AnimalControlOfficer
TaraMoore
ParkingEnforcementOfficial
HeavyDutyTruckTechnicianI
UtilityTechnicianApprentice
YEARSOFSERVICE:
EquipmentOperatorI
TreySt.John(5)
ZacharyRyan(5) WaterOperatorII
RETIREES:
KennethMoss(25)
SchoolResourceOfficer
AssistantDirectorofPublicWorks
MitchellRandles(10)
MatthewLane(10) FireChief
KentonMoffett(5) FireDriver
JohnSmall(10)
JoseZarranga(15) FireDriver
AircraftRescue&FuelingSupervisor
THE INSIDE TRACK
