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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 Minutes May 18, 2026

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Use

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

May 18, 2026 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

May 18, 2026 09:33 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

05/18/26 09:33 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 MONDAY, MAY 18, 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 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 Erica Bramall, Law Clerk Intern EXCUSED: Scott Taylor, Division Director CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for April 21, 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 Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 REGULAR AGENDA 1. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Mountain Sunrise Academy. 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Ryan Judson, LPC, LLC. 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Foundations LC. 4. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with The Children's Center Utah. 5. Approve and Authorize the Signing of the 2026 Lease Agreement with Tew Members #1, LLC. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #1 through #5 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 6. Approve and Authorize the Wasatch Behavioral Health Salary Study and Employee Compensation Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, Parts A and B. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #6, Parts A and B, made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 3-0 7. Set Public Hearing to discuss amendments and/or increases in the various budgetary funds of the Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Suggested Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wasatch Behavioral Health Westpark Building, 750 North Freedom Blvd., Suite 300, Provo, Utah 84601). MOTION: Motion to Set Public Hearing on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Motion Passed 3-0 8. Presentation and Adoption of the Tentative Fiscal Year 2027 Budget by the Budget Officer of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District with the Governing Body. MOTION: Motion to Approve and Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Tentative Budget and approve agenda item #8 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 9. Set Public Hearing to discuss the Tentatively Adopted Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (Suggested Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Wasatch Behavioral Health Westpark Building, 750 North Freedom Blvd., Suite 300, Provo, Utah 84601). MOTION: Motion to Set Public Hearing on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 10. Approve the Financial Report for March 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #10 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 11. Approve the Expenditure Report for March 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #11 made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gordon. Motion Passed 3-0 12. Directors' Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy reported that there was a recent positive article in the Daily Herald highlighting Wasatch Behavioral Health's partnership and co-location with the Food and Care Coalition. He noted that the coverage reflects well on the organization's collaborative efforts to provide services in the community. He also shared that the Giant Steps Auction was a significant success. b. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth reported that the team has been actively working through negotiations with the three new school districts for school-based services. She shared that discussions are progressing favorably, and it appears likely that we will be able to place therapists within those schools. She also highlighted a measurable improvement in timely access to care, noting that the time frame for clients to receive their second appointment has been reduced from 20 days to 15 days. She attributed this progress to the sustained focus on improving access over the past several years. c. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy reported that UA testing has been expanded to additional clinics, including AFFC, WFC, Orem, and Payson, with quick turnaround times allowing staff to more effectively determine and adjust the appropriate level of care for clients. She shared that the team is working with drug courts regarding their requirement of a minimum of twice-weekly UA testing and is approaching the state to seek changes that better align with individual client needs. Amy also highlighted the impact of the Jail Transition Program, noting that over 1,110 client appointments were provided in the jail last month, including approximately 900 individual sessions and ongoing encounters, as well as 106 appointments with a prescriber. Additionally, she reported that the Recovery Support program has received 48 client referrals in the first few weeks, is seeing a positive response in meeting client needs, and has utilized approximately half of the awarded grant funds. d. Human Resources: Evan reported that the organization is once again in the annual transition period where master's level interns are graduating and moving into regular employment with us. He noted that this continues to be a significant benefit to both the agency and the employees, as WBH can provide licensure supervision as individuals enter the workforce following graduation. 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 9:33 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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Jennie Reese

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jreese@wasatch.org

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

June 22, 2026 11:33 AM

Notice Last Edited On

June 22, 2026 11:33 AM

Deadline Date

May 18, 2026 09:33 AM

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