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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 September 23, 2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

September 23, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

September 23, 2025 09:29 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

09/23/25 09:29 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, SEPTEMBER 23, 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 Brian Butler, COO Doralia Serrano, CFO Scott Taylor, Division Director Elizabeth Feil, Division Director Amy Buehler, Division Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney ABSENT: Evan Morris, Human Resource Director CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for the August 26, 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 Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 REGULAR AGENDA 1. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Amended Agreement with the State of Utah Department of Health and Human Services. 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Voxtelesys. 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Foundation. 4. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Utah Valley University. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #1 through #4 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 3-0 5. Approve the Financial Report for June 2025. a. Doralia presented the June 2025 Financial Report, noting a preliminary gain of $8.20M, primarily due to Medicaid funding and interest accrued. The final FY2025 profit remains subject to Medicaid's 2024 adjustments, which are still pending. The Capital Expense Plan, contingent on retaining the Medicaid funds, includes a proposal to begin planning for a new clinic in Eagle Mountain. Mountainlands Community Health Center has expressed interest in co-locating at the proposed site. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #5 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 6. Approve the Expenditure Report for June 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #6 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 7. Approve the Financial Report for July 2025. a. Doralia presented the July 2025 Financial Report, noting an anticipated loss of $136K. This early fiscal year loss is typical, primarily due to delayed payments from Alpine School District, which are expected at the start of the school year. Additionally, a decrease in the Medicaid revenue rate is anticipated, based on our own request. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #7 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 8. Approve the Expenditure Report for July 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #8 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 9. Directors Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy expressed appreciation to the Commissioner's office for their coordination of the Commissioners Cup golf tournament, which raised approximately $50K to benefit the Giant Steps Autism Preschool. He invited the Authority Board to attend and present the check at the Annual Holiday and Awards Luncheon, scheduled for December 18th at 12:30 PM at the Utah Valley Convention Center. Additionally, WBH hosted an educational booth and contributed 48 hours of service at the Utah County Remembers- The 911 Project event. The outreach provided meaningful engagement with community members and dignitaries, promoting awareness of behavioral healthcare. b. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott and Randy reported on WBH's response to the shooting at Utah Valley University, where clinicians provided over 190 clinical hours on campus during the week following the incident. The MCOT team will continue offering support at the Receiving Center in the coming weeks. Scott noted a rise in crisis calls and shared a story of WBH assisting a father and son in processing their trauma and securing ongoing treatment-highlighting the healing impact of WBH's presence. c. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy shared that WBH utilizes the ASAM assessment tool to evaluate treatment needs for clients experiencing substance use challenges. A recent training session for 25 staff members was held, who will now assist in training their respective teams. d. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth shared a success story from the South Provo Clinic, where a case manager persuaded a client- previously resistant to medical care- to see a doctor. The client has since attended multiple follow-up appointments, demonstrating the importance of treating both medical and psychiatric needs holistically. She also shared a quote from a Clubhouse member, expressing gratitude for the friendship and support received in securing employment since joining the Clubhouse. MOTION: Motion to strike agenda items #10 through #13 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 3-0 10. 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.) 11. 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.) 12. 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.) 13. 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 9:29 a.m. made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0

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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

October 31, 2025 01:36 PM

Notice Last Edited On

October 31, 2025 01:36 PM

Deadline Date

September 23, 2025 09:29 AM

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