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J AUG 25 1982 sm 51 12 John Acor, Vero Beach Taxpayers Association of Indian River County, Inc., came before the Board and stated they r• were concerned with the taxpayers' dollars. He commented that, in his personal opinion, he had never seen where a tax -supported or a governmental agency had ever run a business as well as private industry. Mr. Acor felt it was easy to get money out of the taxpayers. He then referred to the nurses that were present in the audience and said that they did a fantastic job at the hospital, as well as the Pink Ladies. Mr. Acor also praised the service at the hospital, which was wonderful. He noted that his organization's stand was to encourage having public presentations. Mr. Acor felt the Committee at the hospital had been a little slow in accomplishing their work. He added his association was interested in a straw ballot and having public hearings soon on the possible sale of the hospital. They felt the Hospital Committee, before studying all the alternatives, prematurely took a stand, which was to completely ignore and forget the possible sale of the r hospital. Richard Schuler, American Association of Retired Persons, noted that their position was to make members aware of the facts; they had heard that 50% of the patients and revenue comes from Medicaid and Medicare. William Pringle, American Association of Retired Persons, commented that they try to preach the democratic process and the responsibilities that all citizens have to their elected officials. He felt they were remiss by not making their voices heard. Mr. Pringle stated that it was hard to try to keep personalities out - they must all try to keep a cool head. He continued that Mr. Ballard said he welcomes all the help he can get; that is why he is successful. Mr. Pringle continued that when he hears a Chairman of a Board make such a statement, he must commend