Bill Padgett (sworn) 1213 Dixie Trail, presented a packet of material (Exhibit 5) which included his prepared statement and various emails and supporting documents.  Mr. Padgett expressed appreciation for the opportunity to appeal the ruling of the Inspections Department that Bett’s approximately 9 house concerts each year are an alleged prima facia business.  He stated he has often told his wife during the process of citation that it is hard to imagine why anyone with a clear conscience could find cause to turn her in for having wonderful musical evenings and opening their house to the community.  The energy, time and resources she puts into organizing these concerts is amazing and it is all to benefit the cultural and appreciation of art.  He stated in the past 10 years that Little Lake Hill she has brought people together in their home to create an extraordinary environment of the incredible music, education and appreciation for the arts and artists.  Mr. Padgett quoted the following definition which he stated is from a standard dictionary “A business is an industrial, commercial or professional operation involved with the purchase and sale of goods and services as an attempt to make a profit.”  He stated they do not attempt to make nor ever made a profit in their home, instead they provide a place for something far more wonderful and valuable.  They create the opportunity to extend ones family into the community, offer the opportunity for one to love and appreciate the arts and provide a place where knowledge and education can flourish.  These treasures, like her love of the arts are not for sale, they are her gift to Raleigh.  He stated we must be careful with our meaning of terms – “love” from a giving heart is divined; “love” sold on the street is called prostitution.  He stated that Bett does not sell her time, her home but freely gives her passion to bring love and joy to her students, friends and community.  She brings without profit some of the most wonderful music in the world to create in their home an evening that is inspiring, creative and renews of the spirit.  He stated we need to be careful today because we can destroy something exceptional in an instance – something wonderful that took decades to build.  Mr. Padgett stated their home is used about three hours for a few evenings each year which allows Ms. Padgett to introduce music from the best artists to her students current and past, families and just ordinary people.  He stated this involves some 27 hours per year and surely this would not constitute a business.