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obligation was not met and the resolution made at their meeting might be illegal. John J. Morrison, Indian River Harbor-, came before the Board and commented that he had been active in civic matters for twenty years and had strived to conduct his business with candor and integrity. He continued that his wife and two daughters were.nurses and his son-in-law was a surgeon; as a result, their compassion was very much in evidence. Mr. Morrison stated that he served many years on the Hospital Board and was one of the fifteen serving on the Long Range Planning Committee. He believed that where one has an opportunity, one should contribute to the community for one's well being. He talked of the great diagnostical equipment they have, as well as the good hospital care which is at the highest level. Out of the space program a great knowledge was created, and the largest adaptation has been to the medical profession; he felt it would accelerate, rather than diminish. Mr. Morrison then briefly discussed the charges and reimbursements at the hospital. He pointed out that if you would go to a proprietary hospital, on an emergency, you could stay 24 to 48 hours and then out you would go, as opposed to a district hospital - you are not pushed out the door. Mr. Morrison stated he asked the representative from ACA, a proprietary hospital, what their management fee would be and was informed it was 2 to 50 of the gross revenue. He assured the people that the Board and the Long Range Planning Committee were functioning at the highest level. All committee activity was done above board and the meetings were open, with space for expansion, if it were needed. He suggested that people attend the Board and the Long Range Planning Committee meetings to understand the complexities of our task. Mr. Morrison asked the people to become informed, knowledgeable, thoughtful participants in our local government's business. AUG 2-5-1982 19 WX 51 PAGE �� 1