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main surrounding property owners, which include the District. There was further Trustee discussion and Mr. Boling indicated that he and Mr. Matson would remain in contact with the District regarding any future developments. Public Comment - Val Zudans, M.D. community member stated that as a local physician he sees patients and colleagues throughout the week and many have provided positive feedback concerning the partnership with Cleveland Clinic. However, some local physicians have shared their anxiety with him concerning the process. He feels that since the deal is not complete there is still a sense of the unknown which can cause concern. Some physicians have concerns regarding their own practices and how the partnership will affect their livelihood and if they will be able to continue to practice, as they are today. Some physicians feel that they have not been given an opportunity to participate, provide feedback or better understand the process. Dr. Zudans encouraged the Trustees to contact community members like the president of the local medical society and the former chief of staff at IRMC for their opinion and recommendations. Additionally, he feels that the District has an obligation to inform the public about the terms of the lease and he does not feel that has been adequately portrayed. Many are concerned that specialty services such as OBGYN, behavioral health and pediatrics may be discontinued. He believes it is the District's responsibility, not the hospital, to make sure those services are included in the final lease agreement. The District must also look at the potential financial impact this deal will have on the community and whether Cleveland Clinic be paying rent to lease the facilities and at what rate. He further believes they have a responsibly to support indigent care, as they had stated they would do during their initial pitch. Adjourn- The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM 2" -Du g