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Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District

Public Body

Wasatch Mental Health Services Special Service District Board

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Notice Title

Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

May 27, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

May 27, 2025 10:26 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

05/27/25 10:26 AM

Description/Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE ANCHOR LOCATION FOR SAID MEETING TO BE LOCATED AT: WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WESTPARK BUILDING 750 NORTH FREEDOM BLVD., SUITE 300 PROVO, UTAH 84601 WHEN NECESSARY, BOARD MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE ANCHOR LOCATION AS STATED ABOVE GOVERNING AUTHORITY Commissioner Brandon Gordon BOARD PRESENT: Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner WASATCH BEHAVIORAL Juergen Korbanka, Executive Director HEALTH STAFF PRESENT: Doran Williams, Associate Director Doralia Serrano, Chief Financial Officer Randy Huntington, Division Director Bret Linton, Division Director Scott Taylor, Division Director Evan Morris, Human Resource Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney ABSENT: Commissioner Skyler Beltran Brian Butler, Division Director Zachary Zundel, Deputy County Attorney CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the minutes for the April 22, 2025, Governing Body of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District Authority Board Meeting. MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 REGULAR AGENDA 1. Set Public Hearing to discuss amendments and/or increases in the various budgetary funds of the Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (Suggested Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wasatch Behavioral Health Westpark Building, 750 North Freedom Blvd., Suite 300, Provo, Utah 84601). MOTION: Motion to Set Public Hearing made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 2. Presentation and Approve the Filing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget by the Budget Officer of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District with the Governing Body. a. Doralia and Juergen reviewed the allocation of funds outlined in Exhibit A - FY2026 Proposed Budget. Funds have been earmarked to strengthen the workforce and for physical facility improvements. Based on current projections, a budget deficit is not anticipated for the upcoming fiscal year. b. Commissioner Powers Gardner recommended setting aside funds in a capital plan with a reserve balance for future property development and expansion. MOTION: Motion to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget and approve regular agenda item #2 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 3. Set Public Hearing on the tentatively adopted Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District (Suggested Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wasatch Behavioral Health Westpark Building, 750 North Freedom Blvd., Suite 300, Provo, Utah 84601). MOTION: Motion to Set Public Hearing made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 4. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Illuminate and Evolve Therapy. 5. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Jordan West Family Counseling. 6. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Strides Pediatric Therapy. 7. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Mountain Sunrise Academy. 8. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Castle Ridge. 9. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with House of Hope. 10. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Odyssey House. MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda items #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 11. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Utah Department of Health and Human Services-Medicaid Contract # A04838, Funding for FY26, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement through DocuSign. MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda item #11 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 12. Approve Sliding Fee Scale based on 2025 Poverty Guidelines. MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda item #12 was made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 13. Approve the Financial Report for March 2025. a. Doralia explained that we expect to receive $6M for Pre-Paid Medicaid funds. We have a year-to-date net gain of $10.8M. MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda item #13 was made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 14. Approve the Expenditure Report for March 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda item #14 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 15. Approve Addendum to Staff Retention Plan. a. Juergen presented an addendum to the Staff Retention Plan since receiving ARPA funds. (See Attachment 2). MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda item #15 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 16. Directors Briefing/QUAPI Report a. Substance Use Disorder Division: Randy reported that we recently received a 'Best of Utah County' award from Utah Valley Magazine. He also highlighted that the center currently employs 40 nurses and hired a Director of Nursing six months ago. Since that hire, the center has seen measurable success, including the establishment of internships in collaboration with MTECH. Randy reported on the Foothill Residential Program, which provides both residential and detox services. In addition to treatment, the program offers a wide range of support services. For example, in a single month, staff coordinated 188 appointments related to physical health, mental health, and other treatment needs for clients. They also assist clients in applying for benefits and developing a discharge plan aimed at preventing relapse. b. Corporate Compliance Division: Bret reported on the emphasis we have been placing on the importance of timely documentation to ensure accuracy and support reliable revenue prediction. By leveraging data and accountability measures, efforts are underway to improve performance on key performance indicators, particularly related to late clinical notes. A Power BI report has been developed to provide leadership with real-time visibility into staff documentation status, enabling more effective oversight and support. c. Human Resource Department: Evan explained that a recent leave buyout event was held, allowing employees to sell back unused paid time off (PTO). While the organization continues to promote work-life balance, the initiative was designed to give employees the flexibility to choose a payout option if preferred. We also held our insurance open enrollment period, during which we provided both in-person and virtual education sessions to help employees better understand their benefits and make informed choices. We were pleased to announce to employees that there is a 0% rate change to the employee benefits for the upcoming year. 17. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual or individuals for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) 18. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting for a strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, water rights, or water shares, for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) 19. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting for a strategy session to discuss the sale of real property, water rights, or water shares, previously publicly noticed for sale for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) MOTION: Motion to strike Regular Agenda items #17, #18, and #19 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 20. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting for a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) MOTION: Motion to approve Regular Agenda item #20 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0 PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. MOTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 a.m. was made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 2-0

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jennie Reese at the phone number (801) 852-4704 or via email at Jennie Reese at the phone number (801) 852-4704 or via email at jreese@wasatch.org at least one day before the meeting.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

750 North Freedom Blvd
Suite 300
Provo, UT 84601
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Contact Name

Jennie Reese

Contact Email

jreese@wasatch.org

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

June 24, 2025 01:43 PM

Notice Last Edited On

June 24, 2025 01:43 PM

Deadline Date

May 27, 2025 10:26 AM

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