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they want us to deed it to the Medical Group, and although he would be willing to approve an outright deed to the Civic League, he was not in favor of deeding to the Medical Group. Commissioner Wodtke wished to have some input from the local medical society regarding the proposal made by Mr. Diaz. He then noted that the Economic Opportunities Council apparently is now proposing to move out of their current quarters. Leonard Edwards, Director of the Head Start Program, of the E.O.C., confirmed that they presently are overcrowded, and if they cannot get space at the Douglas School facility, they may have to close up. He pointed out that they are budgeted for rent and utilities, and the monies they are now using for their present small building could be used to pay for their share of the utilities at Douglas School. Commissioner Wodtke had further questions as to the salaries paid the physicians and dentists of the Health Center group. Mrs. Hortense Beachum of Wabasso expressed concern about the Commission's dubious reception of their proposal. She noted `1that the people of this community are those who voted the Commissioners into office and asked for their help in securing the Douglas School, and today when the community comes back to the Board as requested and tells them what they want, they are still insecure. She wondered if there is something underhanded going on because the people have said plainly that they do not want the prison system in their community. Commissioner Wodtke emphasized that the Board has to be concerned about the future of Indian River County as a whole and the ultimate use of this particular piece of land. He continued that he had questions because of concerns raised by members of the local medical society and also because -of what has occurred in other areas with this type of program. 92 MAR 2 1,98a BOOK 62,x,