General Information

Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District

Public Body

Wasatch Mental Health Services Special Service District Board

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 26, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

August 26, 2025 09:35 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

08/26/25 09:35 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, AUGUST 26, 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 Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner WASATCH BEHAVIORAL Randy Huntington, CEO HEALTH STAFF PRESENT: Bret Linton, CXO Doralia Serrano, CFO Scott Taylor, Division Director Elizabeth Feil, Division Director Amy Buehler, Division Director Evan Morris, Human Resource Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney ABSENT: Brian Butler, COO CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of the Minutes for the July 15, 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 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with SL Carlson, LLC. 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Timp View Contracting Services, LLC. 4. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Character Wellness. 5. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Wasatch County Health Department. 6. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Center for Couples & Families dba Ascend Counseling and Wellness. 7. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Green Lotus Center for Personal Growth and Wellbeing. 8. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Mack Whitehead, PLLC. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #2 through #8 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 Commissioner Powers Gardner arrived at 9:04 a.m. 9. 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 2026 Contract Match. 10. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Utah County and Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District for the Fiscal Year 2026 Contract Match. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #9 and #10 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 11. Conduct Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training. a. Brittany Thorley completed training on the Open and Public Meetings Act, including definitions of a quorum, relevant matters, emergency meetings, closed meetings, electronic meetings, and recording of meetings. We will create a policy for the rules of electronic meetings. 12. Directors Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy presented a list of community partnerships essential for delivering comprehensive client services. He explained that the financial reports for June and July were not included due to the completion of the fiscal year-end journal entries. They will be presented at the next scheduled meeting. b. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott reported an increase in MCOT service numbers, which are attributed to a rising community need and targeted outreach efforts to reduce hospitalizations. He also shared a case involving a college student experiencing suicidal thoughts who received timely and effective support from the MCOT team. c. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy announced the hiring of Theresa Young as the Program Manager overseeing men's and women's outpatient services, intensive outpatient programs, and the laboratory. She shared a success story of a youth client who entered treatment independently while semi-homeless and facing juvenile charges. The individual voluntarily continued services post-court, transitioned to recovery housing, and recently secured his own apartment. Amy also shared another success story of an adult client who initially entered services overwhelmed with shame and emotional distress. After a year of compassionate care, she expressed renewed hope and a sense of safety, thanks to the staff's support. d. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth highlighted the work of the Bridge Team, described as a 'hospital without walls.' The team provides wrap-around services designed to prevent hospitalization for high-acuity clients. We have had several recent successes in helping clients transition into stable housing. e. Human Resources: Evan reported that his team is actively managing the high number of leadership transitions within the agency. We are also hosting many college students in part-time and short-term roles, contributing to workforce flexibility and development. MOTION: Motion to strike agenda Items #13, #14, #15, and #16 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 13. 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.) 14. 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.) 15. 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.) 16. 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.) PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. MOTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 a.m. made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0

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

September 24, 2025 01:11 PM

Notice Last Edited On

September 24, 2025 01:11 PM

Deadline Date

August 26, 2025 09:35 AM

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