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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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JEROME COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
PRESENT: Ben Crouch, Chairman
Charles Howell, Vice Chairman
Art Watkins, Commissioner
Ryan Treanor, Deputy Clerk
Meeting convened at 9:11 am.
Comprehensive Employee Handbook and Policies Review
Jesse Vallez and Cy Lootens were present.
Jesse stated that the employee survey she sent out on hours and paid time off (PTO) will close
later this week, but that there has been good feedback so far. Jesse continued to go through the
employee handbook. She went over the use of PTO currently and how it accrues. Then she
discussed the work week hours and what to do going forward. Jesse and the commissioners
discussed options to modify or update the counties PTO and sick leave policies. They will
continue the discussion at the next meeting.
Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for Personnel
Jesse Vallez and Cy Lootens were present.
Commissioner Crouch moved to go into executive session per Idaho Code 74-
206(1)(b) for personnel. Seconded by Commissioner Howell. The motion passed
with a unanimous roll call vote.
Executive session began at 10:37 am and ended at 11:08 am.
Meeting adjourned at 11:09 am.
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Ryan Treanor, Deputy Clerk
A. Ben Crouch, Chairman
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Charles M. Howell, Commissioner
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Art Watkins, Commissioner
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