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I therefore stand on my voting record which is recorded in the minutes of the District IX Mental Health Board. I further wish to offer my resignation to the Board of County Commissioners and wish them good luck in their plans regarding the funds for this area. I feel that they have failed to show confidence in my appointment and I can no longer feel that decisions which I might make henceforth would improve that conficence. This resignation is to take place immediately. cc: District IX Board Very truly yours, All News Media J. AshcraftL- t� Thelma FitzGerald J/ Chairman Bird noted that there are three appointive positions to consider, all relating to mental health issues: an opening to sit on the Advisory Board to the Department of Health & Rehabilitative -Services, which -makes recommendations to the HRS relative re funding matters; (they apparently want a Commissioner to fill this position); an opening now created on the Mental Health District No. 9 Board; and representation on the local Mental Health Center Board. Commissioner Wodtke, who is presently serving on the local Mental Health Center Board in Fort Pierce, has indicated his willingness to serve on the HRS Advisory Board, but feels there would be a conflict between the two. Commissioner Wodtke informed the Board that the Statutes prohibit serving on both boards, and Attorney Brandenburg confirmed this statement. Discussion ensued re legislation that may be introduced today to do away with District Mental Health Boards, and it was agreed to defer action on these appointments until later in the meeting. HUTCHINSON ISLAND GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN Chairman Bird explained the procedure to be followed, but Commissioner Scurlock stated that he wished to make his comments before any presentations were made as he felt a goal needs to be established as to what the outcome of this meeting will be. After analyzing the backup material and 3�5*74 MAY 2 5 1983