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Mr. Zorc noted that over 800 people responded to his advertisement and that 98% wished to have the referendum or a straw ballot this November. Herald article that appeared He referred to the Miami this morning concerning the action taken by the Hospital Trustees last night - he felt the resolution they adopted should be considered illegal. He then asked the Board members if each had an open mind. Chairman Scurlock referred to the article and advised that the comments he made were true reflections, and that he had not yet made up his mind. He also clarified that the Hospital resolution was presented to the Board just a few minutes ago. Commissioner Lyons stated that he did not come to debate with Mr. Zorc, he came to listen to public input, Commissioner Wodtke responded that he has always had an open mind. Mr. Zorc quoted remarks made by Mr. Ballard, Chairman of the Hospital Board of Trustees. He then implored the Board to have a straw ballot this November as over 800 persons have asked for this; he felt the Board should give them their right - it would be a disgrace to refuse them. Mr. Zorc asked that the Board consider granting the straw ballot for November, or giving direction as to what it would accept to insure this item occurring in November. Mr. Zorc asked the Board to approve one or the other of the requests today. Robert F. Ballard, Hospital Board of Trustees Chairman, approached the Board and wished to clarify its position in regard to this very complex issue that has come before the public. He explained that the opinions given in the corre- spondence previously mailed to the Board members still holds true. He added that in the resolution they are proposing a fair and reasonable compromise. It would give Mr. Zorc's followers the right to express their opinion; relieve the AUG 25 1982 max 51 PA;E3 3