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Monday, August 10, 2026
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JEROME COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, August 10, 2026
PRESENT: Charles Howell, Vice Chairman
Art Watkins, Commissioner
Ryan Treanor, Deputy Clerk
Commissioner Crouch was absent.
Meeting convened at 9:00 am.
Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Watkins – Commissioner Watkins reported that he attended a meeting with Ruth
Pierce, an accountant, who is interested in helping with the Snake River Canyon Parks board.
Then he went and did an interview on the radio. He had Amanda Worthington from the fair come
and present about the upcoming fair.
Commissioner Howell – Commissioner Howell reported that he attended the airport board
meeting. There was a discussion regarding the construction work at the airport and having some
sections repaired near the affected hangars. He was interviewed by a 4H member. Then he
participated in the fair parade. He reported that the parade was well attended. Later he attended a
presentation regarding the laying of donated bricks at the overlook project.
Airport Approach Repairs for Hanger Lessees
Staff present: Tracee McKim
The Board discussed an issue that was brought forward at the previous airport board meeting.
There was a discussion regarding the damage that occurred from a water pipe breaking. The
airport board had a discussion of who the repair costs would fall on. The Board discussed that
since the water pipe is county property it would likely fall back on the county to cover the costs
of the repairs. The Board wanted to confirm if there was money in the budget to cover these
repair costs. Tracee stated that there is room under the capital building improvement section to
cover the costs of these repairs.
Commissioner Howell moved to approve up to $20,000 for the airport hangar
approaches repair under the current contractor. Seconded by Commissioner
Watkins. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Notes: The Board would like to go back to the airport board and have the hangar
owners chip in towards the overall costs of the repairs.
Maintenance Monthly Report
Monday, August 10, 2026
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Staff present: Brent Culbertson and Cy Lootens
Brent gave a report on the maintenance department. He stated that there is a lock that has failed
for some of the doors at the jail. He is looking to have a repair quote approved to be able to fix
these issues. There was also some issues with the air at the jail that he has been working to have
fixed already.
Commissioner Watkins moved to accept the replacement lock for the sheriff’s
office for $3,387.00. Seconded by Commissioner Howell. The motion passed with
a unanimous vote.
Brent gave an update on the remodel of the adult probation office. He is currently in the process
of updating the reception area to have room for two receptionists. The glass has been ordered,
and the cabinet has been installed. The glass may come in as early as the end of the week.
Planning and Zoning Monthly Report
Kacie was not present for her time with the Commissioners due to personal matters.
Meeting recessed at 11:21 am.
Meeting reconvened at 1:28 pm.
Jerome Airport Lot, Bank/Deed Discussion
The Board received an email regarding a lease at the airport. The information that was provided
was not sufficient enough to know what was being asked regarding the lease. The Board sent the
information to legal counsel for clarification on what is needed to be done with the lease.
Clerk’s Office Car Repair/Used Vehicle Purchase
Staff present: Cy Lootens
Cy stated that the car that is used by a clerk employee go drive to and from court has been having
some issues. The costs of repairs for the car are far exceeding the value of the car. He is wanting
to see what the Commissioner’s opinion is whether to repair or search for another used car. He is
leaning towards getting something else that can be used for this purpose, as well as be useful on
election nights for hauling election equipment. He presented the commissioners with available
used cars in the area with the specifications he is looking for and their relative costs.
Commissioner Watkins moved to purchase a used pickup to be used by
employees for attending court, not to exceed $23,000. Seconded by
Commissioner Howell. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Monday, August 10, 2026
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Sign and Approve Claims
Commissioner Howell moved to approve the claims as presented by staff.
Seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.
To see an image of the report please see page 4 of the minutes.
Read and Approve Minutes
Commissioner Watkins moved to approve the minutes from 8/3 with the proposed
changes. Seconded by Commissioner Howell. The motion passed with a
unanimous vote.
Meeting adjourned at 2:02 pm.
________________________
______________________________
Ryan Treanor, Deputy Clerk
A. Ben Crouch, Chairman
______________________________
Charles M. Howell, Commissioner
______________________________
Art Watkins, Commissioner
BUDGET TOTALS
DEPARTMENT PAYROLL ACCT PAY GRAND TOTAL
CLERK
ASSESSOR
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINT.
MERGENCY MANAGEMENT
EXTENSION AGENT
ELECTIONS
GENERAL
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VETERANS
SHERIFF
SHERIFF-DETENTION
DULT PROBATION
ROSECUTOR
UBLIC DEFENDERS
UVENILE PROBATION
ENERAL JUSTICE
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