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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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JEROME COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
PRESENT: Ben Crouch, Chairman
Charles Howell, Vice Chairman
Art Watkins, Commissioner
Ryan Treanor, Deputy Clerk
Meeting convened at 9:02 am.
Comprehensive Employee Handbook and Policies Review
Jesse Vallez and Cy Lootens were present.
Jesse went over the standards of conduct for county employees and what is expected while the
employees are working. She discussed the no recording and no camera policy. Then she
discussed the policy regarding working from home. She also discussed the travel and vehicle use
policies for employees. She discussed the PTO and ESL time policies and how they could be
combined into one time bank going forward.
Discussion on Scope of County Involvement with Snake River Canyon Parks
Cy Lootens, Bill Bridges, Jesse Vallez, Matthew McGregor, Nina Lagle, Jody Revai, and Eli
Bair were present.
The Board wanted to discuss the previous items that were discussed regarding the Snake River
Canyon Parks. Matthew stated that all power to the park would need to come from solar,
generators, or some other outside power source. There would be no direct power to the park. He
stated that Tyler Technologies is able to do a QR code payment process for the RV park. He also
stated that premier security has cameras that can be used for the park.
Cy wanted to see what the process would be for hiring employees and where they will be hired
from. The Board stated that they were looking to have the employees hired out through the
security company. Bill stated that the quote he received discussed that the hours and pay of those
employees would be decided by the Snake River Canyon Parks board. This would allow for
those employees to be working during the required hours. Cy stated that he also confirmed with
Tyler Technologies that the people who stay at the RV park can pay for multiple days and that a
report can be sent with license plate numbers to know who paid as was requested at last week’s
meeting. The discussion will continue again in two weeks.
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 started at 11:17 am and ended at 12:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 12:01 pm.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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________________________
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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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