Jerome County | minutes | meeting 2026-03-03 | Commissioners Meeting source: https://www.jeromecountyid.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-1618 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2 ________________________ ______________________________ Ryan Treanor, Deputy Clerk A. Ben Crouch, Chairman ______________________________ Charles M. Howell, Commissioner ______________________________ Art Watkins, Commissioner