Gravity (DVD): Dr. Ryan Stone is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky. On a seemingly routine spacewalk, the shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left, and the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.
Nebraska (DVD): After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father thinks he's struck it rich, and wrangles his estranged son into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. Getting waylaid in the father's hometown in Nebraska, the son tries to reconnect with his impenetrable father. 
Thor: The Dark World (DVD): Worlds collide when a powerful ancient enemy threatens to plunge the cosmos into eternal darkness. Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos, but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet. Now, reunited with Jane Foster, and forced to forge an alliance with his treacherous brother Loki, Thor embarks on a perilous personal quest to save both Earth and Asgard from destruction. Check Availability
The Chase by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg: FBI Agent Kate O'Hare is a force of nature, and she's lived for one thing and one thing only: to put the slippery conman known as Nicolas Fox behind bars. Nick is a fed's worst nightmare: exceptionally talented in his line of work, known the world over for being able to pull off some of the most dangerous, high-profile cons. In a cruel twist of fate, Kate's bosses at the FBI force her to covertly partner up with Nick to take down big league crime. 
Scott D. Moore, Mayor
Laura M. Pierce, City Clerk
Appointments:A. Interview for the appointment to the Board of Review.1. Alex Chapman, 1832 ColeB. To appoint_____________ to the Board of Review to complete a three-year term to expire December 31, 2016.C. Administration of oath to appointed board members.
A. Approval of City Commission Long Range Planning minutes of February 1, 2014.B. Approval of City Commission minutes of February 10, 2014.C. Approval of warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, of February 12, 2014 in the amount of $1,194,450.01.D. Approval of warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, of February 19, 2014 in the amount of $1,372,340.21.E. Resolution awarding Contract #6-14(PK), Park Street Parking Structure Restoration – Levels 1, 2 & 3, to DRV Contractors, LLC, of Shelby Township, MI in the amount of $803,525.00, to be charged to account #585-538.003-977.0000.F. Resolution appointing Sandy Debicki as chairperson of the 2014 Celebrate Birmingham Parade Committee.G. Resolution approving a request submitted by the City of Birmingham to hold the Celebrate Birmingham Parade on Sunday, May 18, 2014, contingent upon compliance with all permit and insurance requirements and payment of all fees and, further pursuant to any minor modifications that may be deemed necessary by administrative staff at the time of the event.H. Resolution approving a request from Common Ground to hold the 40th Annual Birmingham Street Art Fair on South Old Woodward on September 20 - 21, 2014, contingent upon compliance with all permit and insurance requirements and payment of all fees and, further pursuant to any minor modifications that may be deemed necessary by administrative staff at the time of the event.I. Resolution approving a request from the City of Birmingham to hold the In the Park Concerts on Wednesday evenings from June, 2014 through August, 2014 and the Band Jam on Friday, June 13, 2014 in Shain Park, contingent upon compliance with all permit and insurance requirements and payment of all fees, and, further, pursuant to any minor modifications that may be deemed necessary by administrative staff at the time of the event.J. Resolution approving the 2014 annual flower purchase from Gardens & Beyond in the amount not to exceed $15,732.35. Funds are available from the General Fund – Property Maintenance – Operating Supplies account #101-441.003-729.0000.K. Resolution recognizing Birmingham Seaholm Bands, 2436 W. Lincoln, Birmingham, Michigan 48009 as a non-profit organization for the purpose of obtaining a State of Michigan Gaming License with the State of Michigan Charitable Gaming Division. Further, authorizing the City Clerk to complete the Local Governing Body Resolution Form, forwarding same to the Charitable Gaming Division, Lansing, Michigan.L. Resolution approving an agreement with Revize Software Systems, LLC for website hosting and support services, for a period of five (5) years, in an amount not to exceed $14,000 from account #636-228.000-933.0700. Further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.M. Resolution approving the purchase agreement with AVI Systems for the purchase and installation of a new video monitor at Adams Fire Station, and further directing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City and charging $11,208 towards the grant received from the Birmingham Area Cable Board for this purchase.
A. Public Hearing to consider approval of a Special Land Use Permit and Final Site Plan for the operation of a new bistro - Tea Parlor, Inc. dba Mad Hatter, 185 N. Old Woodward1. Resolution approving the Final Site Plan and Design and a Special Land Use Permit for 185 N. Old Woodward, Mad Hatter, pursuant to Article 7, section 7.34, Zoning, of the Birmingham City Code, in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Board on December 12, 2012; (complete Resolution in agenda packet)
AND
Resolution allowing Mad Hatter, to obtain a liquor license with an outdoor dining endorsement for the operation of a bistro above all others pursuant to Chapter 10, Alcoholic Liquors, of the Birmingham City Code;
AND
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to complete and execute the contract for operation of Mad Hatter at 185 N. Old Woodward.B. 2013 Liquor License Review and 2014 Liquor License Renewals1. Resolution approving the renewal, for the 2014 licensing period, of all Class B and Class C liquor licenses for which a current year application was received.OR (Each of the following resolutions to be considered separately)2. Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 in the City Commission Room at the Birmingham City Hall, located at 151 Martin, Birmingham, MI 48009, to consider whether to file an objection with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to the renewal of the license for consumption of intoxicating liquor on the premises currently held by the owners/operators of_____________________ for the following reasons: ________________________; Further, directing the City Manager to notify the owners/operators of _____________, in writing, that they may submit any written material for consideration by the City Commission prior to the date of the public hearing or at the hearing, that the licensee may appear in person at the hearing or be represented by counsel, and that the licensee may present witnesses or written evidence at the hearing.
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Resolution approving the renewal, for the 2014 licensing period, of all Class B and Class C liquor licenses for which a current year application was received, except for the license(s) held by ____________, for which a public hearing has been set.C. Presentation of new City website – www.bhamgov.orgD. Request to meet in a closed session to consider the personnel evaluation of the Interim City Manager pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267 of 1976). A 2/3 roll call vote of the City Commission is not required to call a closed session permitted under Section 8(a).E. Resolution to meet in closed session to discuss an attorney/client privilege communication in accordance with Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act.(A roll call vote is required and the vote must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the commission. The commission will adjourn to closed session after all other business has been addressed in open session and reconvene to open session, after the closed session, for purposes of taking formal action resulting from the closed session and for purposes of adjourning the meeting.)
A. Comcast regarding new contact personB. Comcast regarding Comcast and Time Warner Cable Transaction Fact SheetC. Comcast regarding merger with Time Warner CableD. Paula Jones regarding election date
A. Commissioner Reports1. Notice of intention to appoint to the Multi-Modal Transportation Board on March 24, 2014.B. Commissioner CommentsC. Advisory Boards, Committees, Commissions’ Reports and Agendas1. Cablecasting Board Annual ReportD. LegislationE. City Staff1. Engineering Update, submitted by City Engineer O’Meara2. Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner’s Office Update, submitted by City Engineer O’Meara3. Oakland County Federal Aid Committee Update, submitted by City Engineer O’Meara
Scott D. Moore, Mayor
Laura M. Pierce, City Clerk
Announcements:* Commissioner Birthday: NickitaAppointments:A. Recognition of 2013 student board members.B. Appointment of 2014 student board members.1. To appoint students as non-voting members to the following City boards for calendar year 2014Jack Moore Planning Board
Shelby Wilson Planning BoardMitchell Boorstein Historic District Commission & Design Review Board
Cambria Rush Historic District Commission & Design Review BoardJohn Kelly Historic District Study Committee
Delaney O’Brien Historic District Study CommitteeAlex Cross Parks & Recreation
Scott Cusimano Parks & Recreation BoardEmily Abbott Public Arts Board
Meredith Sherbin Public Arts BoardAdriana Tatuch Traffic & Safety BoardOlivia Neilson Museum Board
Jake Rotger Museum BoardC. Administration of oath to the 2014 student board members.D. Interviews for appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals.1. Cynthia Grove, 584 Rivenoak2. Kevin Hart, 2051 Villa #406E. To appoint _____________ as an alternate member to the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve a three-year term to expire February 17, 2017.F. To appoint _____________ as an alternate member to the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve a three-year term to expire February 17, 2017.G. Administration of oath to appointed board members.
A. Approval of City Commission minutes of January 27, 2014.B. Approval of warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, of January 29, 2014 in the amount of $684,603.50.C. Approval of warrant list, including Automated Clearing House payments, of February 5, 2014 in the amount of $1,439,913.64.D. Resolution approving the auditing services contract with Plante & Moran to include the fiscal years ending June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for a total fee of $69,025 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 and an annual increase not to exceed the Headlee inflation factor for years two and three and further authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.E. Resolution setting a public hearing for March 10, 2014 to consider an application for a Special Land Use Permit and Final Site Plan for 220 restaurant at 220 E. Merrill.F. Resolution setting a public hearing for March 10, 2014 to consider the proposed Lot split of 607 Bates.G. Resolution setting a public hearing for March 10, 2014 to consider the proposed Lot Rearrangement of 572 Watkins and 559 Southfield.H. Resolution approving a Special Land Use Permit Amendment for The Bird and the Bread (formerly Home) at 210 S. Old Woodward to allow the name change of the previously approved food and drink establishment with on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquors from Home to The Bird and the Bread. (complete resolution in agenda packet)I. Resolution approving the Fireworks Inspection Delegation Authority Agreement with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Fire Services. Further, directing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.J. Resolution approving the Radio Repeater Site License Agreement as prepared by the Oakland Co. Water Resources Commissioner’s office for equipment to be placed on the Hunter Water Tank, and directing the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.K. Resolution approving the proposal and agreement with DTE Energy Co. for the conversion of 18 street lights on E. Maple Rd. from Woodward Ave. to Adams Rd. to LED fixtures, in the amount of $6,372, to be charged to account #401-901.006-981.0100. (A rebate of $1,944 will be received by the City after the work has been completed.) Further, directing the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
A. Public Hearing to review the increased costs for Special Assessment District #850, regarding parking lot repairs conducted on the frontage parking lot located between 33600 and 33692 Woodward Ave.1. Resolution accepting the suggested list of billings as prepared by the Engineering Dept. for Special Assessment District #850, (33600-33692 Woodward Ave. Parking Lot Repairs) and directing staff to issue invoices accordingly.B. Resolution approving the “Resolution Submitting Library Bond Proposal” for the purpose of issuing up to $21,500,000 in general obligation unlimited tax bonds and place this issue before the voters at the election to be held on May 6, 2014. (complete resolution in agenda packet)C. Ordinance amending Chapter 110, Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Sections 26 – 32 to rename the Chapter to Transportation Systems to include all modes of transportation, and to rename and modify the duties of the existing Traffic and Safety Board to the Multi-Modal Transportation Board, and to expand the scope of authority for the Multi-Modal Transportation Board to include a mandatory review of all transportation related projects in the City, and to allow the hearing of appeals from administrative decisions on transportation related matters.- AND -Ordinance amending Chapter 110, Traffic and Vehicles, Article VII, Sections 191 – 196 to allow administrative review of transportation related regulatory requests.D. Resolution approving the agreement with Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, LLC for master planning consultation services, contingent upon the approvals required by Sec. 2-289 of the Birmingham City Code, in the amount of $13,500.00, plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $3,000.00, from account #101-721.000-811.0000 (Planning - Other Contractual Services). Further, directing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City and approving the appropriation and amendment to the 2013-2014 General Fund budget as follows:General Fund Revenues:Appropriation for Fund Balance
#101-000.000-400.0000 $16,500.00Total Revenue Adjustment $16,500.00Expenditures:Community Development-Planning
Other Contractual Services #101-721.000-811.0000 $16,500.00Total Expenditure Adjustment $16,500.00- OR –Resolution approving the agreement with Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, LLC for master planning consultation services ($13,500), including a final written report ($4,500), contingent upon the approvals required by Sec. 2-289 of the Birmingham City Code, in the amount of $18,000.00, plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed $3,000.00, from account #101-721.000-811.0000 (Planning - Other Contractual Services). Further, directing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City and approving the appropriation and amendment to the 2013- 2014 General Fund budget as follows:General Fund Revenues:Appropriation for Fund Balance
#101-000.000-400.0000 $21,000.00Total Revenue Adjustment $21,000.00Expenditures:Community Development-Planning
Other Contractual Services #101-721.000-811.0000 $21,000.00Total Expenditure Adjustment $21,000.00E. Consideration of the appointment of an interim city manager to become effective February 14, 2014.
A. Comcast regarding channel changesB. Communication regarding the library project and May election
A. Commissioner Reports1. Notice of intention to appoint to the Parks and Recreation Board, Planning Board, and Cablecasting Board on March 10, 2014.B. Commissioner CommentsC. Advisory Boards, Committees, Commissions’ Reports and AgendasD. LegislationE. City Staff1. Second Quarter Investment Report, submitted by Finance Director Ostin2. Engineering Department Project Update, submitted by City Engineer O’Meara
Concealed in Death
by J.D. Robb: In a decrepit, long-empty New York building, Lieutenant Eve
Dallas's husband begins the demolition process by swinging a sledgehammer into
a wall. When the dust clears, there are two skeletons wrapped in plastic behind
it. He summons his wife immediately-and by the time she's done with the crime
scene, there are twelve murders to be solved. The place once housed a makeshift
shelter for troubled teenagers, back in the mid-2040s, and Eve tracks down the
people who ran it. Between their recollections and the work of the force's new
forensic anthropologist, Eve begins to put names and faces to the remains. They
are all younggirls. A tattooed tough girl who dealt in illegal drugs. The
runaway daughter of a pair of well-to-do doctors. They all had their stories.
And they all lost their chance for a better life. Then Eve discovers a
connection between the victims and someone she knows. And she grows even more
determined to reveal the secrets of the place that was called The Sanctuary-and
the evil concealed in one human heart. Check Availability
Moving Target by J.
A. Jance: B. Simpson teams up with Sister Anselm to investigate a suspicious
accident that has left a teen prison inmate severely burned, while in England,
Ali Reynolds investigates the decades-old murder of Leland's father. Check Availability
The Museum of
Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman: Coralie Sardie is the daughter
of the sinister impresario behind The Museum of Extraordinary Things, a Coney
Island boardwalk freak show that thrills the masses. An exceptional swimmer,
Coralie appears as the Mermaid in her father's "museum," alongside
performers like the Wolfman, the Butterfly Girl, and a one-hundred-year-old
turtle. One night Coralie stumbles upon a striking young man taking pictures of
moonlit trees in the woods off the Hudson River.
Machete Kills (DVD): In his latest mission, Machete is recruited by the U.S.
President to stop a crazed global terrorist who is planning to start a nuclear
war. Meanwhile, Machete has a bounty on his head, and he faces death from a
series of deadly assassins. Check Avilability
The Forever Girl by Alexander McCall Smith: At age 4, Thursday chooses her own name.
At age 6, she falls in love with her best friend, James, with whom she happily
spends all her time. But in the adult world, things are not so simple: at the
same time that Thursday's mother finds she's fallen out of love with her
husband, she realizes that James's father is interested in her. As the children
grow into adulthood, their connection becomes more complicated as well: James
drifts away from Thursday, but she keeps him in her sights: she attends the
same college in Scotland and then follows him to London, Sydney, Singapore,
rebuilding her life in every city, hoping each time that James will see what he
is missing. As Thursday and James, and their parents, navigate their
irresistible but baffling mazes of emotion, we are given a beautifully realized
tale about how love, even if unrequited, can shape a life. Check Availability![[Cover]](http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/LC.GIF&client=baldwinplsd&type=xw12&upc=031398185208&oclc=866586987&)
All Is Lost (DVD): An open-water thriller about one man's battle for survival
against the elements after his sailboat is destroyed at sea. Using only a
sextant and nautical maps to chart his progress, he is forced to rely on ocean
currents to carry him into a shipping lane in hopes of hailing a passing
vessel. But with the sun unrelenting, sharks circling, and his meager supplies
dwindling, the ever-resourceful sailor soon finds himself staring his mortality
in the face. Check ![[Cover]](http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=/LC.GIF&client=baldwinplsd&type=xw12&upc=025192170041&oclc=859207085&)
Counselor (DVD): A lawyer makes a risky entrance into the drug trade, and
gambles that the consequences won't catch up with him. Check Availability
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