Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
June 24, 2025 09:00 AM
Event End Date & Time
June 24, 2025 09:43 AM
Event Deadline Date & Time
06/24/25 09:43 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, JUNE 24, 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 Skyler Beltran
BOARD PRESENT: Commissioner Brandon Gordon
WASATCH BEHAVIORAL Randy Huntington, CEO
Juergen Korbanka, CEO (Outgoing)
HEALTH STAFF PRESENT: Bret Linton, CXO
Brian Butler, COO
Doran Williams, COO (Outgoing)
Doralia Serrano, CFO
Scott Taylor, Division Director
Evan Morris, Human Resource Director
Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary
ALSO PRESENT: Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney
ABSENT: Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner
PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION: Motion to Open the Public Hearing made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
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.
No public comment.
MOTION: Motion to Close the Public Hearing made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
MOTION: Motion to Open the Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Public Hearing to Adopt the Tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District.
No public comment.
MOTION: Motion to Close the Public Hearing was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Minutes for the May 27, 2025, Governing Body of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District Authority Board Meeting.
MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Ashlynn Steinbaugh - Psychology internship agreement for the 2025-2026 year.
2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Rhonda Harris - Psychology internship agreement for the 2025-2026 year.
3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Tiffanie Lindsey - Psychology internship agreement for the 2025-2026 year.
4. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Tyler Fleming - Psychology internship agreement for the 2025-2026 year.
5. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Building Beginnings Homes.
6. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Daniel Poulsen, dba JWalker LLC.
7. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Rightway Recovery, LLC.
8. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Rock-Solid Recovery.
9. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Sandhill House, LLC.
MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #1 through #9 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
10. Approve and Adopt the Execution of the Resolution of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Utah County and Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District for the Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Match- Amendment 1.
11. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Utah County and Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District for the Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Match- Amendment 1.
MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #10 and #11 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
12. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for Randy Huntington, CEO, Brian Butler, COO, and Bret Linton, CXO, as signatories of the Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund.
13. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for Randy Huntington, CEO, Brian Butler, COO, and Bret Linton, CXO, as signatories of the Banking Relationship with PTIF accounts.
14. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for Randy Huntington, CEO, Brian Butler, COO, and Bret Linton, CXO, as signatories of the Banking Relationship with Bank of Utah.
15. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for Randy Huntington, CEO, Brian Butler, COO, and Bret Linton, CXO, as signatories of the Banking Relationship with Central Bank.
16. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for Randy Huntington, CEO, Brian Butler, COO, and Bret Linton, CXO, as signatories of the Banking Relationship with Mountain America Credit Union.
17. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for Randy Huntington, CEO, Brian Butler, COO, and Bret Linton, CXO, as signatories of the Banking Relationship with US Bank.
MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #12 through #17 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
18. Approve New Pay Scale reflecting a 1.5% across-the-board Labor Workforce Adjustment.
MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #18 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
19. Approve the Financial Report for April 2025.
a. Doralia reported a profit of $949K. The net income for the year, up to April, is $11.7M.
MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #19 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
20. Approve the Expenditure Report for April 2025.
MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #20 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
21. Directors Briefing/QUAPI Report
a. Randy thanked the Board for attending the Authority Board Working Days event, noting it was both productive and successful. Commissioner Beltran asked the Expanded Executive Team to share their goals and challenges for the upcoming fiscal year:
i. Randy identified employee growth and development as a top priority. He aims to empower and educate management to be stronger leaders and is focused on building trust in his new role as CEO.
ii. Doralia is eager to streamline administrative processes to save time and resources. She also plans to identify a software solution to support HR and accounting functions.
iii. Brian will concentrate on the Alpine School District split, working with superintendents and school board members to raise awareness about the services we offer in schools.
iv. Bret shared that the Information Services team will upgrade the phone system and migrate the agency to Office 365 to improve efficiency. He is also focused on enhancing customer experience and clinical service delivery.
v. Scott noted that his team is adapting to leadership transitions, which may involve replacing one or two managers. A key goal is to launch an intensive outpatient program for behaviorally complex youth, particularly those in post-adoption with DCFS.
vi. Evan aims to review the current pay structure to ensure it continues to meet the agency's needs and to align compensation with market rates to remain competitive.
22. 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.)
23. 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.)
24. 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 agenda items #22 through #24 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
25. 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 agenda item #25 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
Motion Passed 2-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
MOTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:43 a.m. made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran.
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.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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