NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA  
WASHOE REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY BOARD  
June 8, 2026  
3:00 p.m.  
Members  
Chair Steve Shell  
Posted: 1001 Ninth St.,  
Bldg. A, Reno, Nevada  
Vice-Chair Kristen Davis-Coelho  
Senator Angie Taylor  
Dr. Chad Kingsley  
Cindy Green  
Posted: Nevada Public Notices:  
Dr. Traci Bondi  
Frankie Lemus  
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Peter Ott  
Jolene Dalluhn  
Jennifer Rains  
Sgt. Mike Morris  
Cristin Uccelli  
Kim Palchikoff  
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at the chairperson’s discretion. This meeting is a public meeting, recorded and held in compliance with and  
pursuant to the Nevada Open Meeting Law, NRS 241.  
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1.  
Call to Order and Roll Call  
(Chair Steve Shell)  
Members:  
Steve Shell (Chair), Dr. Kristen Davis-Coelho (Vice-Chair), Senator Angie Taylor, Dr. Chad  
Kingsley, Cindy Green, Dr. Traci Biondi, Frankie Lemus, Peter Ott, Jolene Dalluhn, Jennifer Rains, Cristin  
Uccelli, and Kristen Palchikoff. Quorum = 7  
2.  
Public Comment  
Public testimony under this agenda item may be presented by computer, phone, or written comment.  
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a later meeting. Due to time considerations, each individual offering public comment will be limited to not  
more than three (3) minutes. To provide public comment via Zoom, log into the ZOOM webinar at the above  
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3.  
4.  
Approval of Meeting Minutes  
For the meeting of April 13th, 2026 [FOR POSSIBLE ACTION]  
Attachments:  
Board Membership  
Discussion and possible action to recommend to the Senate Majority Leader the appointment of La  
Risa Renner for a board membership term from June 2026- June 2028  
NRS 433.429.4: The Majority Leader of the Senate shall appoint to each policy board one member who  
represents law enforcement agencies and who has experience with and knowledge of matters relating  
to persons in need of behavioral health services.  
[FOR POSSIBLE ACTION]  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Presentation from Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau on BDR Process  
Davis Florence, Senior Policy Analyst. LCB [FOR INFORMATION ONLY]  
BDR Draft Discussion/Updates  
Chair Steve Shell, Policy Board Members [FOR INFORMATION ONLY]  
Overview and Updates from Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)  
Autumn Blattman, Washoe Regional Coordinator [FOR INFORMATION ONLY]  
Renown Crisis Care Center Updates  
Jimmy Lao, Renown Hospital [FOR INFORMATION ONLY]  
Washoe Behavioral Health Team Update  
Katie Metz, Washoe Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator | Office of County Manager [FOR  
INFORMATION ONLY]  
10.  
11.  
12.  
Board Member Updates  
Policy Board Members [FOR INFORMATION ONLY]  
Discussion Of Future Agenda Items  
Chair Steve Shell, Policy Board Members [NON-ACTION ITEM]  
Public Comment  
Public testimony under this agenda item may be presented by computer, phone, or written comment.  
Action may not be taken on any matter brought up under this agenda item until scheduled on an agenda for  
a later meeting. Due to time considerations, each individual offering public comment will be limited to not  
more than three (3) minutes.  
13.  
Adjournment  
(Chair Steve Shell)  
AGENDA POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:  
On the internet at the Department of Health and Human Services Website (link below), and at Nevada Public  
Notices (link below), 1001 Ninth St. Bldg. A, Reno, Nevada; and, 1001 Ninth St, Bldg. B, Reno Nevada; and,  
NVBH.org (link below).  
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