Jerome County | minutes | meeting 2026-08-10 | Commissioner's Meeting source: https://www.jeromecountyid.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102026-1692 Monday, August 10, 2026 Page 1 of 4 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 Page 2 of 4 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 Page 3 of 4 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 TREASURER HUMAN RESOURCES [COMMISSIONERS CORONER BUILDING & GROUNDS MAINT. 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