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Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District

Public Body

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District Board

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Notice Title

Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board Meeting Minutes April 21, 2026

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

April 21, 2026 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

April 21, 2026 09:48 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

04/21/26 09:48 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, APRIL 21, 2026, 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 Elizabeth Feil, Division Director Scott Taylor, Division Director Amy Buehler, Division Director Evan Morris, Human Resource Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney EXCUSED: Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for March 24, 2026, 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 Northern Utah Center for Couples and Families. 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with HealWorthy Therapy, LLC. 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with the Office of the Attorney General. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #1 through #3 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 4. Ratify and Approve the Signing of Mediation Agreement with Christopher B. Snow. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #4 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 5. Approve and Authorize the Signing of a Resolution authorizing the Housing Manager to execute Residential Lease Agreements on behalf of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #5 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 6. Approve and Authorize the Signing of a Settlement Agreement. MOTION: Motion to table agenda item #6 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 7. Approve Sliding Fee Scale based on 2026 Poverty Guidelines. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #7 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 8. Approve the Financial Report for February 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #8 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 9. Approve the Expenditure Report for February 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #9 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 10. Directors' Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy provided an overview of services delivered within the Utah County Jail, reporting that 821 inmates were served last month. The focus of the Jail Transition Team is to reduce recidivism by identifying individuals with potential mental health or substance use concerns, completing assessments, and engaging those who are interested in treatment prior to release. Services available within the jail include access to an APRN and the provision of methadone treatment, supporting continuity of care while individuals are incarcerated. Randy also reviewed the agency's current financial position, noting that the salary survey results and a proposed implementation plan will be presented at the next Authority Board meeting. b. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth provided an overview of services delivered at the Westpark Family Clinic. The clinic offers walk-in assessments to support individuals in accessing care, including assistance with applying for Medicaid or identifying other funding sources for those who are uninsured. In addition, the clinic provides specialty intakes for more complex or targeted populations, including individuals in nursing homes, those involved in domestic violence situations, participants in mental health court, and individuals needing perinatal mental health services. c. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy provided an overview of the Utah Department of grant, totaling $151,000, which supports individuals with parole connections or those transitioning from incarceration. Since receiving the funding, the program has generated 20 referrals within the first three weeks, primarily through Adult Probation and Parole. The funding is used to support treatment engagement and help individuals stabilize as they reintegrate into the community, including assistance with transportation, which has been identified as a significant barrier. Amy also highlighted success stories from the COR team, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrated care. In one example, coordination with an oncology team allowed a client to continue both methadone and cancer treatment. In another, a health concern identified by a provider led to a referral to a primary care physician, resulting in early detection of a serious heart condition. d. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott reminded the Board about the annual Giant Steps charity auction held on May 5th. He also highlighted the 'Puzzling Awareness' event, a Rubik's Cube competition organized by an employee's son, which received local media coverage through KSL. Proceeds from the event benefited Giant Steps and helped raise community awareness. e. Human Resources: Evan highlighted his department's efforts to support employees through recent changes to the Utah Retirement Systems website, noting that staff have been actively assisting employees in navigating the new system. He also reported that Wasatch Behavioral Health has opted into new Roth retirement plan options and has taken steps to ensure that employees participating in these plans continue to receive the organization's match benefit. f. Other: Commissioner Beltran shared that he attended the Poverty Summit last week and spoke positively about the experience. He recommended that Wasatch Behavioral Health consider sending a representative to participate in the event next year. MOTION: Motion to strike agenda items #11 through #13 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 11. 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.) 12. 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.) 13. 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.) 14. 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 #14 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #6 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 9:48 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 jreese@wasatch.org at least 2 business days 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

May 18, 2026 02:25 PM

Notice Last Edited On

May 18, 2026 02:25 PM

Deadline Date

April 21, 2026 09:48 AM

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