we have deputy city attorney ann pierson on behalf of the department of public health. the board requests that you turn off or silence all phones and other devices so they will not disturb the proceedings, and that you carry on conversations in the hallway. appellants permit holders and department respondents are each given search minutes to present their case and three minutes for rebuttal. people must include their comments within these seven or three minute periods. others have up to three minutes each to address the board. please speak into the microphone. so assist the board in the accurate preparation of minutes you are asked but not required to submit a speaker card to board staff when you come up to speak, and we have speaker cards on the podium for your use. the board welcomes your comments and suggestions and we have customer satisfaction forms on the podium for your convenience. if you have questions about requesting a rehearing, the board's rules or hearing schedules, please speak to board staff during a break or after the meeting or you can call or visit th