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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 March 18, 2025

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

March 18, 2025 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

March 18, 2025 09:55 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

03/18/25 09:55 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, MARCH 18, 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 Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner (Remote) 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 ALSO PRESENT: Zachary Zundel, Deputy County Attorney Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney CONSENT AGENDA Approve the minutes of the February 18, 2025, 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. Approve Nomination for Gavin Hales to be a Clubhouse Advisory Board member. Page 2 MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #1 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. The motion passed 2-0 9:05 a.m. Commissioner Powers-Gardner joined the meeting. 2. Approve the Financial Report for January 2025. a. Doralia gave a summary of a $921K profit in January, which gives us a profit of $6.5M for this year, up to January 31, 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #2 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The motion passed 3-0 3. Approve the Expenditure Report for January 2025. MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #3 was made by Commissioner Powers Gardner and seconded by Commissioner Gordon. The motion passed 3-0 4. Approve the FY 2025 Staff Retention Plan. a. Juergen presented the Wasatch Behavioral Health FY 2025 Staff Retention Plan. (Attachment 1) MOTION: Motion to accept the Retention Plan as written with Option 2 for Sub-Section 2 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The motion passed 3-0 5. Director's Briefing/ QUAPI Report. a. General Agency: Juergen explained that we have started the budgeting process to close out FY25 and plan for FY26. We are looking at trends to determine if we should set aside funds to study the salaries and job classifications for positions that are difficult to recruit for. He highlighted the benefits we continue to reap from the Forgivable Loan Program for retaining staff. b. Substance Use Disorder Division: Randy announced that we will be holding an open house on April 18, 2025, for SUD services at the JK Building. c. Corporate Compliance Division: Bret reported on a digital registration program we recently rolled out. This system allows clients to submit information electronically and streamlines the administrative process. Our IT department has been working on several other projects, which include a timesheet rewrite, client portal, client self-scheduling capabilities, and an equipment request system to track and assign keys and electronic equipment for employees. d. Clinical and Community Services Division: Brian reported on improvements recently made at the American Fork Family Clinic after the building flooded in September. We also replaced flooring at the South Provo Campus that is a more durable material and safer for our clients. He also reported that we are starting to provide Esketamine treatment, which is medication administered through a Page 3 nasal spray, at the Westpark Family Clinic. This medication helps with treatment-resistant mental health issues. We have previously contracted out for the treatment, but are excited to be able to provide it in-house now. Brian highlighted a letter from a client served at the Payson Family Clinic, who was satisfied with the services they received and expressed the feeling of safety they experienced from the staff there. e. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott shared a letter written by a parent who accessed MCOT services for their teenager. The parent was grateful for the methods used by the crisis therapist and peer support to build rapport with the teen and assure his safety. They were able to avoid hospitalization by offering in-home support and alternative treatment options. Scott shared another story of an individual who came to the Receiving Center for suicidal ideation after medication and family issues. We were able to provide a safe place for them to rest and develop a safety plan until they could get their medications the following day. 6. Ratify the Holding of a Closed Meeting to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual or Individuals on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Utah County Historic Courthouse, 51 S University Avenue, 3rd Floor, North End Commission Conference Room in Provo, Utah 84601. MOTION: Motion to ratify regular agenda item #6 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The motion passed 3-0 7. 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). MOTION: Motion to approve regular agenda item #7, to be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Utah County Historic Courthouse, 51 S University Avenue, 3rd Floor, North End Commission Conference Room, was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The motion passed 3-0 8. 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 #8 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The motion passed 3-0 Page 4 MOTION: Motion to strike regular agenda items #9 and #10 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The motion passed 3-0 9. 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). 10. 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). 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 9:55 a.m. was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Powers Gardner. The 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.

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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

May 13, 2025 02:53 PM

Notice Last Edited On

May 13, 2025 02:53 PM

Deadline Date

March 18, 2025 09:55 AM

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