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Riverview council adopts revised property-exemption guidelines, approves land division and greenway agreement; confirms golf course director
Summary
At its Feb. 3 meeting, the Riverview City Council adopted revised property-exemption guidelines required under Public Act 253 of 2020, approved a land division for 17125 Ford Line, authorized a memorandum of agreement for the Detroit River Link Greenways project, confirmed Sean Ingram as golf course director and approved routine minutes.
The Riverview City Council on Feb. 3 approved a package of routine agenda items, including a resolution that revises property-exemption guidelines for 2025 under Public Act 253 of 2020, a land-division approval for property at 17125 Ford Line, and a memorandum of agreement to guide partnership work on the Detroit River Link Greenways project. Council also confirmed Sean Ingram as the city’s golf course director and approved the Jan. 20 minutes.
The property-exemption resolution, described on the agenda as “revised property exemption guidelines for 2025 and property exemption application in accordance with Public Act 253 of 2020,” passed on a roll-call vote. The land-division item implements a Planning Commission recommendation for 17125 Ford Line. The memorandum of agreement covers collaboration with Friends of the Detroit River on the Detroit River Link Greenways projects as described in the agenda.
The council confirmed Sean Ingram to the city’s golf course director position; the appointment was made by the city manager and required council confirmation under the city charter. City staff said Ingram started work in late January and has prior experience in golf operations, including with Billy Casper Golf and Rolling Meadows.
All motions were approved by recorded roll-call votes. Councilwoman Gennaga was excused from the meeting; all other members present voted in favor of the listed items. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Approval of minutes (Jan. 20, 2025 regular Riverview City Council meeting and condensed version for publication). Motion: Councilmember O'Neil; second: Councilmember Robins. Roll call: O'Neil — yes; Pray — yes; Robins — yes; Mayor Swift — yes; Webb — yes; Workman — yes. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt resolution: revised property-exemption guidelines for 2025; property exemption application per Public Act 253 of 2020. Motion: Councilmember Webb; second: Councilmember O'Neil. Roll call: Pray — yes; Robins — yes; Mayor Swift — yes; Webb — yes; Workman — yes; O'Neil — yes. Outcome: approved.
- Approve land division for 17125 Ford Line (per Planning Commission). Motion: Councilmember O'Neil; second: Councilmember Pray. Roll call: Robins — yes; Mayor Swift — yes; Webb — yes; Workman — yes; O'Neil — yes; Pray — yes. Outcome: approved.
- Adopt memorandum of agreement for Detroit River Link Greenways projects (in collaboration with Friends of the Detroit River). Motion: Councilmember Webb; second: Councilmember O'Neil. Roll call: Mayor Swift — yes; Webb — yes; Workman — yes; O'Neil — yes; Pray — yes; Robins — yes. Outcome: approved.
- Confirm appointment of Sean Ingram as golf course director (appointment by city manager; confirmation required by city charter). Motion: Councilmember O'Neil; second: Councilmember Robins. Roll call: Webb — yes; Workman — yes; O'Neil — yes; Pray — yes; Robins — yes; Mayor Swift — yes. Outcome: confirmed.
- Motion to adjourn. Motion: Councilmember Workman; second: Councilmember O'Neil. Roll call: Workman — yes; O'Neil — yes; Pray — yes; Robins — yes; Mayor Swift — yes; Webb — yes. Outcome: approved; meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
