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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 10/28/2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Use

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

October 28, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

October 18, 2025 09:52 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

10/18/25 09:52 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, OCTOBER 28, 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 HEALTH STAFF PRESENT: Bret Linton, CXO Brian Butler, COO 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: Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for September 23, 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 Life Empowered Therapy Services, LLC. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #1 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 2. Adopt the Annual Notice of Regular Meeting Schedule of the Governing Authority Board of the Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District for the year 2026. MOTION: Motion to Adopt agenda item #2 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 3. Approve the Financial Report for August 2025. a. Doralia reported that for August, the organization had a profit of $733,000. Cash balances decreased because Medicaid payments arrived on schedule rather than early, and funds are beginning to build in accounts receivable due to seasonal timing. There has been no financial impact from the federal government shutdown at this point; however, if the shutdown is prolonged, potential issues could arise. 4. Approve the Expenditure Report for August 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #3 and #4 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 5. Approve the FY2026 Employee Retention Plan. a. Randy proposed a two-part employee retention strategy to utilize the final ARPA installment. Part 1 includes a retroactive payout for six months, payable in December. Part 2 provides retention PTO to be implemented in June 2026, contingent on budget availability. Part-time employees will also receive a bonus based on average hours over 12 months. Additionally, Randy will present a comprehensive salary study mid-year, which is separate from ARPA funds. MOTION: Motion to approve Part 1 of the Employee Retention Plan (a 1.5% 6-month retro payout) for all employees, and Part 2 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 6. Directors Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy presented a thank-you card from the Giant Steps program in appreciation of the Commission's efforts with the golf tournament. b. Human Resources: Evan highlighted recent recruiting efforts, noting that two recruiters have attended in-person events over the past few months. These efforts have resulted in strong applicant interest and increased submissions. c. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy explained the difference in dopamine levels between the general population and individuals using substances. When a person quits substances 'cold turkey,' dopamine levels drop drastically. Methadone Assisted Treatment (MAT) helps stabilize dopamine levels within the normal range during withdrawal, reducing the risk of overdose for individuals transitioning out of jail, especially those on Sublocade. The sheriff's department strongly supports continuing MAT in jail, and with this treatment, many individuals can maintain lifelong sobriety. d. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth reported that the Wasatch County Prevention Team recently hosted its annual family dinner in the park to celebrate the importance of family mealtimes. The event partnered with Parents Empowered to provide families with skills and resources that strengthen connections and emphasize the power of family relationships. e. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott presented graphs from a monthly report showing service delivery expectations and productivity for clinical staff. Each employee is expected to meet billing standards based on available work hours after accounting for vacation, training, and holidays. An example from August for the New Vista program, which partners with the school district to serve high clinical service need youth, illustrated individual performance against productivity standards. The report also included fiscal year-to-date data and revenue estimates tied to service hours, providing staff with insight into the financial impact of their work. MOTION: Motion to strike agenda items #7, #8, and #9 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 7. 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.) 8. 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.) 9. 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.) 10. 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 #10 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 9:52 a.m. made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0

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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 84660
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Contact Name

Jennie Reese

Contact Email

jreese@wasatch.org

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

January 23, 2026 04:29 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 23, 2026 04:29 PM

Deadline Date

October 18, 2025 09:52 AM

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