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2 <br /> Motion was made by Cannissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Carey to appoint Donald Bergstrom to the Board of Adjustment. <br /> VCME: UNANIMOUS. <br /> er CoUNIT PLANIMM WAND <br /> Commissioner Lloyd nominated Richard Roberts <br /> Commdssioner Marshall nominated Barry JecObs <br /> Commissioner Carey nominated Ida Lou Fuller. <br /> It was decided that one of the two vacancies would be filled at this <br /> meeting. Commissioner Carey withdrew his nomination. <br /> VOTE: Richard Roberts - CommiSsioners Lloyd and Walker. <br /> Barry Jacobs - Chair Willboit and Commissioners Carey and Marshall. <br /> EDGIOJibl__M-attEM <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Carey to appoint Victor H. Germino to the Council. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> •lt,...1.A_A,. .11/1. io.; D. - - <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by CatIlliSSiOner <br /> Marshall to reappoint Paul Leung to the organization. <br /> VOTE: UNANMMOUS. <br /> E L.A3 _ :ILO. lik....10A4 i&N.A.! Att. n *As.001 41,' v_A-411. <br /> Matalb9-34=6. <br /> Ken Thompson noted that the present Ordinance, as presented, contains <br /> those provisions deemed necessary by the Sheriff and which are acceptable to <br /> Rick Rosen on behalf of the massage practitioner cammunity. <br /> Eggra.--MME <br /> Bigh_:ftsfixis Massage Therapist and President of the North Carolina Chapter <br /> of the American Massage Therapy Association, stated that the Ordinance is a <br /> good and reasonable compromise that should give Sheriff Pendergrass the tools <br /> be needs to close down elicit activity that is going on under the guise of <br /> massage. He feels the language has been softened at every- possible level and <br /> he supports the effort of the County in their endeavor to control massage and <br /> massage establishments. <br /> Jeff_gaALL=4 consumer of massage, spoke in opposition of the Ordinance. <br /> Be views the Ordinance as a threat to the market in Chapel Hill. Be objected <br /> to the Ordinance treating practitioners like criminals by requiring <br /> fingerprints and mug shots which are an imposition and a real discomfort. He <br /> feels the Ordinance will force the part-time therapist out of business. <br /> Cemeggn_Minta, licensed Therapist, noted he spent a lot of time and money <br /> getting the right training. He understands the concerns of the County, but <br /> feels a distinction needs to be made between what happens in massage parlors <br /> and what people do who spend many years getting professional training to help <br /> and people. He suggested that educational standards be set for the massage <br /> , practitioner that would separate them from the illegal activity that takes <br /> place in massage parlors. <br /> Chair Willhoit suggested Mr. Mintz encourage the state to impose <br /> professional standards for State licensing. <br /> greKtELNISSAL, Chairperson of the North Carolina AssociiWionct Body <br /> Works and cofounder of the Commmityleolistic Health Center, commended the <br /> County for their attempt to work out the problem. He feels the legislation <br /> should be changed at the State level. The primary goal is to separate the <br /> therapeutic massage from other massage being used in prostitution. He <br /> expressed appreciation for the comprcedses and thanked the Board for working <br /> with the massage community. <br /> BPSHR11-,1H01. Spoke in opposition of the fingerprints and mug shots and <br /> asked that they be deleted from the Ordinance. <br /> Ell_et01.1. -411, Secretary to the Board of the North Carolina Association <br /> of Body Works and a practitioner in Orange County, thanked everyone for <br /> working on the compromised Ordinance. While she does not agree with <br /> everything in the Ordinance, she feels the changes that have been made are <br /> 1 <br />