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16AUG 2 5 1982 �a 5 Paul Parent commented about the work being done by the Committee; some of the items under investigation were too intense and they were busy seeking answers at this time. He felt they had a fine facility and the people who work at the hospital had a great deal of pride. Mr. Parent then dis- cussed the scope of work the Committee has been doing the past seven months in trying to get information capsuled together; and the fact that all of their meetings were open to the public. He believed the Committee owed it to the people to do a good job for them and the Committee wanted to finish its report and submit.it to the Board of Trustees. John Hoyt, Executive Director of the Hospital, came before the Board. He felt they had an outstanding hospital in keeping with the fine community of the County. Mr. Hoyt discussed the function of the hospital in the community with its highly trained personnel; the auxiliary of over 400 volunteers whose only reward was in helping the community; and the life-saving techniques at the hospital. He asked what the proponents of having the referendum were seeking to accomplish? They admitted the care at the hospital was good. He then spoke of the high costs of hospitals, which were nationally high. Mr. Hoyt stated he felt it was his job to speak today on behalf of 900 dedicated people at the hospital who provide service to our community. He added that he had been advised by some to protect his family and career and leave the hospital, but he would not walk away from a fight. Mr. Hoyt felt their position was on the side of the right and the just - and he was not quitting. Mr. Ballard commented that he discussed with Attorney William Stewart the possibility that this issue could be coupled with the jail bond issue, but it was determined there would be problems with that possibility. He then reviewed the time the Committee would need in order to accomplish their study, and he felt it could be done by