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 December 2, 2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

December 2, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

December 2, 2025 09:32 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

12/02/25 09:32 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, DECEMBER 2, 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 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: Scott Taylor, Division Director CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for October 28, 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 Ratify the signing of a Resolution amending the Annual Regular Meeting Schedule for Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District for the Year 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #1 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Catalyst Counseling, LLC. 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Levo, LLC. 4. Approve and Ratify the Signing of an Agreement with Spencer Thane, LLP. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #2 through #4 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 5. Approve and Ratify the Signing of Tolling Agreement. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #5 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 6. Approve the Process of Approving the Financial Audit of Fiscal Year 2025 individually. 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 Reports for September and October 2025. 8. Approve the Expenditure Reports for September and October 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #7 and #8 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 9. Directors Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy invited the Authority Board to attend the annual holiday luncheon and awards ceremony. He noted uncertainty around potential Medicaid funding changes but emphasized that we will monitor state and federal communications for official updates on Medicaid match rates or policy shifts. b. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy shared efforts to provide gender-responsive treatment for substance use. She explained that substance use often stems from coping with stress and trauma. Women typically have a trauma history and benefit from a curriculum focused on safety, trust, self-worth, healthy relationships, empowerment, identity development, and addressing shame. Men often struggle with unaddressed trauma, masculine issues, and emotional numbing. Treatment emphasizes emotional awareness, healthy masculinity, fatherhood, and purpose. Both approaches aim to help individuals develop healthy coping strategies. c. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth reported significant growth in outpatient family clinics based on data from June and November, showing an increase in unduplicated numbers served at each location. Incorporating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessments has contributed to this growth. The Payson Family Clinic experienced the most dramatic increase. d. Human Resources: Evan reported that the salary study with GBS is underway. Results are expected in a few months and should provide solid information to guide future salary adjustments. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #10 and #13 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 MOTION: Motion to strike agenda items #11 and #12 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. 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 9:32 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.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

To receive the Zoom link for the meeting notify Jennie Reese at the phone number (801) 852-4704 or via email at jreese@wasatch.org at least one day before the meeting.

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

January 28, 2026 01:35 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 28, 2026 01:35 PM

Deadline Date

December 2, 2025 09:32 AM

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