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-1 2 Planner Susan Smith presented for public comment the Preliminary Assessment Resolution which was approved by the Board on June 3, 1985. NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Motion was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Carey to (1) adopt the Final Assessment Resolution for Pineview Road/Pineview Drive (SR 2042/2043), (2) accept the Certificate of Mailing offered by the Clerk to the Board, and (3) schedule the public hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for July 1, 1985. The confirmation time was 7:40 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2 PRELIMINARY ASSES4M NT RESOT UTIOJ. f 1�_E mARB Log ROAD Planner Susan Smith presented for public comment the Preliminary Assessment Resolution approved by the Board on June 3, 1985. NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to (1) adopt the Final Assessment Resolution for Clearwater Lake Road, (2) accept the Certificate of Mailing offered by the Clerk to the Board, and (3) schedule the public hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Roll for July 1, 1985. The confirmation time was 7:52 p.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. E. ITFMS FOR DECISION NOTE: ACTION ON ITEMS El and E2 WAS TAKEN ABOVE. 3. MASSAGE PARLOR ORDINANCE Sheriff Pendergrass stated that on February 9, 1985 he asked the Board to consider the adoption of an ordinance for Massage Parlors for Orange County. The purpose of this request was to assist law enforcement in Orange County in curtailing the reported illegal activities (prostitution and .controlled substance) that occur in the two existing massage parlors. He asked that discussion and comments be received on the adoption of the proposed ordinance. ' Chair Willhoit suggested a public hearing be held on the proposed ordinance. Before the public hearing, the ordinance will be circulated to those interested for their comments. Rick Rosen, Bodyworks Clinic in Chapel Hill, stated he had been working with the City of Chapel Hill in the writing of a Massage Ordinance and realizes it is an enforcement problem as well as a regulation problem for the professional practice of the health care medallion that a good many people find of great value. He outlined the ways in which the clinic is servicing the people of the community and how the work is being used. A model ordinance has been drafted which addresses and regulates the activities that go on in "Massage Parlors", but also regulates the professional activity of massage therapy consistent with other health therapists in the State. He asked that the Board consider the ordinance that is on hold in Chapel Hill and consider a new approach that would: (1) eliminate "massage parlors", (2) provide a positive regulation, and (3) prevent future emergence of other criminal activities under the guile of massage. He indicated his willingness to work out an acceptable solution. Dr. Gary P. Kliebenstein, chiropractor, spoke in support of the massage therapists and stated that most therapists are qualified health profes- sionals who have a place in the health care services in Chapel Hill. Chair Willhoit noted that if the County adopted the Ordinance it would not apply to any of the municipalities. Allen Stutts, massage therapist in Chapel Hill, indicated it is a crime to regulate people who are professionals by requiring fingerprints and mug shots. He asked that the County meet with the massage therapists to work on an ordinance which will meet both the needs of the County and the needs of the massage therapists. He favors something that would help the Community in their effort. Ellen Mitchell, practitioner of massage therapy in her home, be- lieves in the value of a caring touch and indicated that if the Ordinance is