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AUG 4 1992. that both these organizations also are asking us to have a referendum or public hearing. Mr. Zorc felt those organizations should speak for themselves. Lomax Gwathmey, representing the Beach Civic Associa- tion, stated that The Civic Association agreed to make any constructive input into anything that would further the public knowledge of the hospital situation and contribute to the proper answer and believed that the operation of the Indian River Memorial Hospital should be thoroughly analyzed and alternatives should be investigated to determine the best and most efficient operation that can be put into effect for the citizens of the county. Mr. Gwathmey noted that the statement presented by Mr. Zorc implies that the Civic Association is in favor of an immediate public hearing. They are not, and in fact, do not believe there should be one until all information is available. He felt the cost of a special election to resolve the matter is a pretty small price to pay for arriving at the right answer as to what to do with the hospital. Commissioner Wodtke asked if the Beach Civic Associa- tion has a representative on the Long Range Planning Committee. Mr. Gwathmey stated that they nominated Mr. John Morrison, but he does not represent the Association. Mr. Gwathmey did not believe those people should be considered representatives of anything but should be free to do whatever they feel is in the best interests of the citizens. John Acor, President of the Taxpayers Association, wished to impress on the.Commission that the Taxpayers Association has been trying to get the Hospital Trustees to hold a public hearing on the possible sale of the Indian River Memorial Hospital for over seven months now, but they have hit dead ends and blank walls all the way along the - � 76