General Information

Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District

Public Body

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District Board

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board Minutes June 22, 2026

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Use

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

June 22, 2026 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

June 22, 2026 09:35 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

06/22/26 09:35 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, JUNE 22, 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 Doralia Serrano, CFO Scott Taylor, Division Director Elizabeth Feil, Division Director Evan Morris, Human Resource Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Zachary Zundel, Deputy County Attorney Kallie Hoffman, Law Clerk Erica Banks, Law Clerk EXCUSED: Brian Butler, COO Amy Buehler, Division Director Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney PUBLIC HEARING MOTION: Motion to Open Public Hearing made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 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. Public Hearing to Adopt the Tentative Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District. MOTION: Motion to Close Public Hearing made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for May 18, 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. Ratify Approval and Authorization of Change of Meeting from June 23, 2026, to June 22, 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #1 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Life Balance Recovery. 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Best Chance Counseling, PLLC. 4. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Zendo Health Utah, LLC. 5. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Rightway Recovery, LLC. 6. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Rock Solid Recovery. 7. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Sandhill House, LLC. 8. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with House of Hope. 9. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Odyssey House, Inc. 10. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Hautoa Enterprises, LLC, dba True North Recovery. 11. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with SL Carlson, LLC. 12. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Character Wellness. 13. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Timp View Contracting Services, LLC. 14. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Reagan Academy. 15. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Alpine School District - Supervisor. 16. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Alpine School District - Therapists. 9:05 a.m. Commissioner Powers Gardner joined the meeting. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #2 through #16 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 17. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Kick the Habit Addiction Medicine, PLLC. MOTION: Motion to continue agenda item #17 to next meeting made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 18. Ratify Signing of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Utah County and Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District for the Fiscal Year 2026 Contract Match- Amendment 1. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #18 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 19. Adopt Resolution of the Governing Authority Board of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District and Authorization Execution for David Ockey, Program Manager and Elizabeth Feil, Division Director as signatories of the Banking Relationship with Glacier Bancorp dba Altabank. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #19 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 20. Approve the Financial Report for April 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #18 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 21. Approve the Expenditure Report for April 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #18 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 22. Directors' Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy attended the Young Washington advanced screening event hosted by the Utah County Commission, held in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. He shared that it was a positive experience and highlighted the quality of the event. b. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott reported on the newly developed Attachment IOP program, designed to support post-adopt children and families-primarily those involved with DCFS-who have intensive needs across the state. The program, which has been discussed in state meetings, was created by repurposing an existing day treatment program. It is an eight-week program, and outcome data has been collected and reviewed. Reported results showed improvement across several areas, including increased communication within adoptive families. The majority of participating parents noted progress in communication, as well as overall improvements in parenting skills. c. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth reported that Erin Awerkamp, the new Program Manager for school-based services, has been introduced to key stakeholders within the newly formed school districts resulting from the Alpine School District split. The districts remain in early stages of organization and are not yet able to make formal commitments. However, they have expressed recognition of the value WBH provides in school-based services, and continuation of services appears favorable. d. Human Resources: Evan reported that the annual benefits open enrollment process has recently been completed. The use of digital tools, particularly Employee Navigator, along with support from HR staff, helped streamline and simplify the process for employees. He also noted that the organization is anticipating a transition to a new HR software system within the next few years. 23. Conduct Open and Public Meetings Act (OPMA) training. a. Erica Banks completed training on the Open and Public Meetings Act, including definitions of a quorum, relevant matters, emergency meetings, closed meetings, electronic meetings, and recording of meetings. MOTION: Motion to strike agenda items #24- #27 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. Motion Passed 3-0 24. 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.) 25. 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.) 26. 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.) 27. 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 9:35 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 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

July 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Notice Last Edited On

July 28, 2026 11:59 AM

Deadline Date

June 22, 2026 09:35 AM

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