Jerome County | minutes | meeting 2026-05-26 | Commissioners Meeting
source: https://www.jeromecountyid.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1665

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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JEROME COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
PRESENT: Ben Crouch, Chairman
       Charles Howell, Vice Chairman
       Art Watkins, Commissioner
       Cy Lootens, County Clerk
Meeting convened at 9:00 am.
Official Canvass of Election Results/Coin Flip to Determine Winner of Tied Northwest 
Republican Precinct Committeeman
Commissioner Crouch attended the meeting online.
Staff present: Cy Lootens and Ryan Treanor
Public Present: Mike Pohanka, Susan Pohnka, Lourie Lickley, Jesse Human, and Brian Smith
Ryan reviewed the stats from the primary election held on May 19th. He stated that between early
voting and election day there were a total of 92 registrations. Overall, there were a total of 2528 
ballots cast for the election. This total leads to the voter turnout being around 28 percent. Ryan 
then reviewed the contested races from the primary and the results from the votes cast in Jerome 
County. Cy presented all of the registration cards, pollbook papers, and other documents that 
helped tabulate the results of the election.
Commissioner Watkins moved to approve the election canvass as it has been 
presented. Commissioner Howell seconded. The motion passed with a 
unanimous vote.
Cy reported that there was a tie for the Northwest Republican precinct committeeman position. 
Under Idaho Code when there is a tie for this position it would be decided via flipping a coin. He
asked both Jesse Human and Brian Smith to come forward for the coin flip. He stated that he 
wrote on two sticky notes, one that says heads and the other tails. The two candidates reached 
into the bowl to choose. Brian Smith received heads and Jesse Human received tails. The two 
candidates had a short discussion about waiving their right to a recount and accepting the results 
of the coin flip. Both candidates agreed to this at that time. Cy then flipped the coin and the coin 
landed on tails, meaning that Jesse Human won the coin flip and would be the new Northwest 
Republican precinct committeeman.
Meeting recessed at 9:32 am.
Meeting reconvened at 10:30 am.
Sign and Approve Claims
Commissioner Howell moved to approve the claims as presented by staff. 
Seconded by Commissioner Watkins. The motion passed.

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Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Watkins – Commissioner Watkins reported that he attended the rotary meeting. 
He attended the South Central Public Health board meeting. There was a budget hearing held 
before the board meeting. Then he attended the South Central Community Action Partnership. 
He also attended the Association of Counties meeting for District 4.
Commissioner Howell – Commissioner Howell reported that he attended the Commissioner 
meeting for District 4. He reported on miscellaneous items from the county.
Old Business
Commissioner Howell received an email regarding the shooting laws around recreation sites. 
This is in regard to the Shoshone Falls Overlook and ensuring that shooting would not be 
allowed around the site of the overlook.
ADS Logistics Hangar Lease Review
The Board received an updated lease agreement from legal counsel. The Board reviewed the 
updated lease agreement.
Commissioner Watkins moved to accept the airport lease agreement changes as 
they were written. Seconded by Commissioner Howell. The motion passed.
Employee Handbook Approval Discussion
Jesse was not present for her time with the Commissioners due to personal matters.
Meeting adjourned at 11:04 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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$3,776.27

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$ 20,699.48 | $ 7,349.92 |3 28,049.40

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