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000: 89 EC[ML MERGER MyY CCNIl issim Motion was made by Chair Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to appoint Wayne T. Kuncl to the Commission. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. CHAPEL HILL BOARD OF ADJUSMMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Donald Bergstrom to the Board of Adjustment. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. ORANGE COCA PLArtnrnvr_ BOAM Commissioner Lloyd nominated Richard Roberts Commissioner Marshall nominated Barry Jacobs Commissioner Carey nominated Ida Lou Fuller. It was decided that one of the two vacancies would be filled at this meeting. Commissioner Carey withdrew his nomination. VOM: Richard Roberts - Commissioners Lloyd and Walker. Barry Jacobs - Chair Willhoit and Commissioners Carey and Marshall. RSGION J EMS COUNCIL Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Victor H. Germino to the Council. VO►M: UNANIMOUS. NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to reappoint Paul Leung to the organization. VME: UNANIMOUS. E. PUBLIC HEARING--ORDINANCE FOR THE QCWROL OF MASSAGE W MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS Ken Thompson noted that the present Ordinance, as presented, contains those provisions deemed necessary by the Sheriff and which are acceptable to Rick Rosen on behalf of the massage practitioner community. PUBLIC (OMMENr Rick Rosen. Massage Therapist and President of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association, stated that the Ordinance is a good and reasonable compromise that should give Sheriff Pendergrass the tools he needs to close down elicit activity that is going on under the guise of massage. He feels the language has been softened at every possible level and he supports the effort of the County in their endeavor to control. massage and massage establishments. Jeff Hamilton, consumer of massage, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance. He views the Ordinance as a threat to the market in Chapel Hill. He objected to the Ordinance treating practitioners like criminals by requiring fingerprints and mug shots which are an imposition and a real discomfort. He feels the Ordinance will force the part-time therapist out of business. Cameron Mintz, licensed Therapist, noted he spent a lot of time and money getting the right training. He understands the concerns of the County, but feels a distinction needs to be made between what happens in m&ssage parlors and what people do who spend many years getting professional tra ring to help other people. He suggested that educational standards be set for the massage practitioner that would separate them from the illegal activity that takes place in massage parlors. Chair Willhoit suggested Mr. Mintz encourage the state to impose professional standards for State licensing.