Members Present: Sen. Todd Weiler, Chair Rep. Paul Ray, Chair Sen. Karen Mayne Rep. Val L. Peterson Rep. Marie H. Poulson Mr. Steven Allen, PhD Mr. Clay Anstead Mr. Blair K. Carruth Mr. Tim M. Cosgrove Ms. Nancy Espinosa Mr. Tage Flint Mr. Ross Ford Mr. Jared A. Haines Mr. Gary Harter | Mr. Dennis Howland Mr. Michael Isom Mr. Randy Knight Mr. Robert Pagnani Mr. Paul Patrick Mr. Jon S. Pierpont Mr. Terry D. Schow Brig. Gen. Michael J. Turley Members Absent: Mr. Brent Kelsey Staff Present: Samantha D. Brucker, Policy Analyst Esther D. Chelsea-McCarty, Associate General Counsel Tracey Fredman, Administrative Assistant |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the
meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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1. Committee Business |
Rep. Ray called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. and excused Brent Kelsey from the meeting. |
Motion |
MOTION: Sen. Weiler moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2019, meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 22-0-1. | |||
Yeas - 22 | Nays-0 | Abs-1 | |
S. Allen, PhD C. Anstead B. Carruth T. Cosgrove N. Espinosa T. Flint R. Ford J. Haines G. Harter D. Howland M. Isom R. Knight Sen. K. Mayne R. Pagnani P. Patrick Rep. V. Peterson J. Pierpont Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray T. Schow Brig. Gen. M. Turley Sen. T. Weiler | B. Kelsey |
Chair Ray noted that Terry Schow's term as a commission member under Section 36-28-102(3)(c) is due to expire on July 1, 2020, and that the chairs have asked Frank Maughan to take his place. |
MOTION: Paul Patrick moved to appoint Frank Maughan as a member of the commission under Section 36-28-102(3)(c). The motion passed with a vote of 22-0-1. | |||
Yeas - 22 | Nays-0 | Abs-1 | |
S. Allen, PhD C. Anstead B. Carruth T. Cosgrove N. Espinosa T. Flint R. Ford J. Haines G. Harter D. Howland M. Isom R. Knight Sen. K. Mayne R. Pagnani P. Patrick Rep. V. Peterson J. Pierpont Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray T. Schow Brig. Gen. M. Turley Sen. T. Weiler | B. Kelsey |
Chair Ray welcomed Michael Isom who is replacing Brian Garrett as the representative appointed by the Utah Chamber of Commerce. |
MOTION: Gary Harter moved to accept the appointment of Michael Isom as a commission member representing the Utah Chamber of Commerce. The motion passed with a vote of 22-0-1. | |||
Yeas - 22 | Nays-0 | Abs-1 | |
S. Allen, PhD C. Anstead B. Carruth T. Cosgrove N. Espinosa T. Flint R. Ford J. Haines G. Harter D. Howland M. Isom R. Knight Sen. K. Mayne R. Pagnani P. Patrick Rep. V. Peterson J. Pierpont Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray T. Schow Brig. Gen. M. Turley Sen. T. Weiler | B. Kelsey |
Chair Ray introduced Clay Anstead, Assistant Transition Advisor, Utah National Guard, who is replacing Bart Davis, who recently retired. |
2. COVID-19: Impacts on Military and Veteran Services |
2a - Update Infographic from UDVMA |
Gary Harter, Executive Director, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, highlighted some of the impacts of COVID-19 and the work that has been done by the department to assist servicemembers and veterans. |
Shella Stovall, Medical Center Director, Veterans Administration Salt Lake City Health Care Systems, discussed what the medical center has done to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Jack Kammerer, Director, Veterans Administration Salt Lake City Regional Office, reported on the success and continuation of virtual services being offered by the nearly 99% of teleworking employees. |
Dr. Steven Allen, Coordinator, PTSD Clinical Team, Veterans Administration Salt Lake City Health Care Systems, noted how recent events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple earthquakes, civil unrest, and economic difficulties, have had a significant impact on veterans' mental health issues. Dr. Allen reported on the level of care provided through Telehealth and residential services. |
2b - Presentation, USHE COVID-19 Impacts and Response |
Spencer Jenkins, Chief of Staff, Utah System of Higher Education, briefed the commission on the transition of the veteran service centers on campuses to a virtual online format. |
2c - Veteran Employment Services |
Mike Miller, Chief of Veteran Services, Department of Workforce Services, addressed veteran and military employment in the state specific to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Brigadier General Tyler Smith, Assistant Adjutant General, Utah National Guard, discussed the work of service members in response to the pandemic, including testing, contact tracing, and other support services and the impact of COVID-19 on the operations of the Utah National Guard. |
Brian Garrett, Deputy Director for Military Affairs, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, provided an overview of military efforts during the pandemic. |
Terry Schow addressed the need to increase capacity at the Salt Lake Veterans Home. |
3. SafeUT App |
3a - Presentation, Protecting the Vulnerable |
Rachel Lucynski, Business and Operations Manager, University Neuropsychiatric Institute Community Crisis and Diversion Services, University of Utah, gave an overview of services, which covers multiple statewide crisis prevention and intervention programs. |
Denia-Marie Olerton, Clinical Supervisor, SafeUT, University Neuropsychiatric Institute Community Crisis and Diversion Services, University of Utah, briefed the commission on the development and availability of services through SafeUT, which is a crisis chat and school safety tip line developed for Utah students, parents, and educators. |
Major David Wood, PhD, clinical psychologist, Utah National Guard, explained that his participation with SafeUT is to help evaluate attitudes and willingness of servicemembers of the Utah National Guard to use the SafeUT App. |
William J. Leavitt, Project Facilitator, SafeUTNG, discussed the expansion of the SafeUT App to the Utah National Guard. |
4. Other Items/Adjourn |
MOTION: Gary Harter moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed with a vote of 22-0-1. | |||
Yeas - 22 | Nays-0 | Abs-1 | |
S. Allen, PhD C. Anstead B. Carruth T. Cosgrove N. Espinosa T. Flint R. Ford J. Haines G. Harter D. Howland M. Isom R. Knight Sen. K. Mayne R. Pagnani P. Patrick Rep. V. Peterson J. Pierpont Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray T. Schow Brig. Gen. M. Turley Sen. T. Weiler | B. Kelsey |
Chair Ray adjourned the meeting at 12:04 p.m. |