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called "bargaining universe" into sectors served by private enterprise." (copy of letter dated march 5, 2007 is on file). Mr. Williams discussed in detail the foregoing items and urged the Board to consider this, hold the line against the current union contract demands, change existing policies, inform the public and expand "bargaining universe" into private sector. In conclusion, he again asked the Board to require negotiations to explore costs from the private sector when bargaining with the firefighters. He also suggested the use of private corporations to provide fire rescue services to the County. No Board action required or taken. 9.B.3. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM KEITH D. HEDIN REGARDING ZONING ON 37TH STREET Keith Hedin, 6030 37th Street, thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak. He informed the Board that in June 2006 the property (Alcohope) was sold to a group with provisions that if the neighbors were not happy with some of the zoning issues they could file appeals within 21 days of the date of notification. He was never notified of the decision to keep the zoning as is even though there was non -conformity in that use. He learned of it through the newspaper in August 6, 2006. He saw a technicality and believed that County staff .had made grave errors to allow this piece of property to continue on in a "grandfathered -in" type clause. Mr. Hedin did not think the Newspaper should notify him of a potential land use change, potential threat or health hazard to his neighborhood. He and his neighbors retained legal counsel who looked at the issue and has been talking with County Attorney Collins. They filed an appeal and enclosed a check for $800.00, which was submitted and accepted by County staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission ruled that the appeal was valid and the matter then March 6, 2007 39 BK PG 4 714