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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 January 28, 2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

January 28, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

January 28, 2025 09:50 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

01/28/25 09:50 AM

Description/Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT WILL HOLD A REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 AT 9:00 A.M. AS AN ELECTRONIC MEETING WITH THE ANCHOR LOCATION FOR SAID MEETING TO BE IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE: WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WESTPARK BUILDING 750 NORTH FREEDOM BLVD. PROVO, UTAH 84601 GOVERNING AUTHORITY Commissioner Skyler Beltran BOARD PRESENT: Commissioner Brandon Gordon WASATCH BEHAVIORAL Juergen Korbanka, Executive Director HEALTH STAFF PRESENT: Doran Williams, Associate Director Doralia Serrano, Chief Financial Officer Randy Huntington, Division Director Bret Linton, Division Director Scott Taylor, Division Director Brian Butler, Division Director Evan Morris, Human Resource Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary Amy Hickman, Financial Services Program Manager ALSO PRESENT: Zachary Zundel, Deputy County Attorney Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney Brent Litz, Litz and Company Scott Farnes, Litz and Company Shane Derfler, DCFS David Meadows, Utah Medicaid Dustin Grabau, Wasatch County Excused: Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner CONSENT AGENDA Approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024, Governing Authority Board Meeting. MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation of FY2024 Audit Report by Litz and Company. a. Wasatch Behavioral Health (WBH) was given a clean report on financial statements. The reviews on internal control and compliance at the organizational level, and the federal dollar reports had no findings. There were also no findings on state legal compliance. WBH has approximately four months of operations in cash if state or federal funding is suspended for some time. There is a substantial amount of long-term investment in buildings and facilities. There are approximately $7M in liabilities and $27M in working capital to cover the current obligations of the organization. 2. Approve and authorize the signing of an Agreement with Wasatch County Sheriff/Jail. MOTION: Motion to continue agenda item #2 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 3. Approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with Chrysalis Utah and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement through DocuSign. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #3 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 4. Approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with Provo School District and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement through DocuSign. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #4 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 5. Approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement through DocuSign. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #5 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 6. Approve the Financial Report for November 2024. a. Doralia reported on the decrease of $2.7M, which was related to receiving Medicaid funds earlier in the month. We have a current gain of $5M. Juergen explained that paying out a COLA brings us close to being on budget. He reminded the Board that approximately $1.8M in ARPA funds, specifically for staff retention, needs to be spent by the end of the fiscal year. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #6 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 7. Approve the Expenditure Report for November 2024. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #7 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 8. Director's Briefing/ QUAPI Report. a. Substance Use Disorder Division i. Randy reported that the SUD Division moved into the JK Building in December. Unfortunately, there was recently a fire outside the building which caused damage. We can occupy the building, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire. We previously planned to hold an open house in March; however, that may change. b. Corporate Compliance Division i. Bret highlighted the yearly conference WBH holds to provide training for our employees. This allows us to offer a portion of the required CEUs for licensing. For the past couple of years, we have been recording the sessions and have uploaded them into our training suite so employees can receive additional training throughout the year. ii. Bret explained that we have been working to provide a report to show the timeliness of our clinical documentation. In December we made a concerted effort to increase the standard goal for completing documentation. Since then, the clinicians have significantly improved in completing their notes more quickly. c. Crisis and Intensive Services Division i. Scott reviewed a presentation from the Authority Board working days that explained how the crisis diversion programs prevent clients from escalating into more intensive and expensive treatment. Over the last fiscal year, our crisis diversion programs saved over $5M. Vantage Point services saved $2M for youth. d. Clinical and Community Services Division i. Brian highlighted that the Eagle Mountain Clinic has been open for a year. They are serving an average of 300 clients, and that number is increasing. Due to the growth, we have expanded to additional space in the building. At this office, we offer individual therapy, psychiatry, and wellness coordination. In the future, we would like to expand our MCOT services to this location. ii. We partnered with the Huntsman Cancer Institute to host their Mobile Mammography Clinic at the Payson Family Clinic. 9. 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 (Suggested for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the regular agenda and work session agenda items) (Announce the vote of each Commissioner). 10. Approve and Set a Date, Time, and Location for a Closed Meeting for a Strategy Session to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation (Suggested for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the regular agenda and work session agenda items) (Announce the vote of each Commissioner). MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #10 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 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 (Suggested for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the regular agenda and work session agenda items) (Announce the vote of each Commissioner). 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 (Suggested for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the regular agenda and work session agenda items) (Announce the vote of each Commissioner). MOTION: Motion to strike regular agenda items #9, #11, and #12 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 WORK SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT 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 one day before the meeting. No public comment. MOTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 a.m. was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0

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

February 25, 2025 10:42 AM

Notice Last Edited On

February 25, 2025 10:42 AM

Deadline Date

January 28, 2025 09:50 AM

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