executive board 's List of Decisions, Week 28, July 7, 2026
Present:
- Mayor V.M. (Vincent) van Neerbos (Chair)
- Municipal Secretary D. (Didier) Oosterom
- Alderman M.A.A. (Marieke) van den Boom-Witzel
- Alderman R.A.N. (Rob) Reuvers
- Alderman R. (Rien) Boschman
- Alderman S. (Sylvia) Fleuren
Culture Policy Statement 2026–2030 - Z.106715
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To approve the following priorities as the main themes for the 2026–2030 cultural policy:
- Priority 1: Investing in the community
- Priority 2: Cultural Education
- Priority 3: Regional Cooperation
- municipal council to propose the adoption of the 2026–2030 Cultural Policy Statement as a policy framework.
- municipal council s to propose that the following measures to strengthen cultural policy be adopted simultaneously:
- Allocating €7,500 per year for the period 2027–2028 to expand the cultural programming at Museum Tweestromenland;
- Allocating €10,000 per year to support local traditions;
- Allocating €4,000 per year for cultural education;
- Making €10,000 per year available starting in 2027;
- To make €750 per year available to the Tremele Foundation, starting in 2027, for the purpose of opening the Dijkmagazijn;
- To develop a policy framework for art and monuments in public spaces, to be submitted to the council for approval.
Decision
Arrested
Explanation of the decision
The “ executive board ” has decided to defer this council proposal and to fully consider the allocation of resources as part of the budget process.
"A Touch of Nostalgia" Garden Strip - Z.133703
Portfolio Manager
E.J. Slootweg
Advice
- To agree to recognize the prescription of the small strip of garden as indicated in the attached Declaration of Prescription.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Adoption of the list of resolutions from the Executive Board meeting of June 30, 2026, No. 27/26 - Z.135220
Portfolio Manager
N/A
Advice
To adopt the lists of decisions.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Development of the Margrietstraat site Dreumel - Z.114056
Portfolio Manager
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
- To use the Margrietstraat location Dreumel for the relocation of Scouting Dreumel, subject to the Requirements of financial and spatial feasibility.
- Use the site becoming available at De Paulus 1 in Dreumel , for housing development that meets the needs of residents.
- To investigate whether an event venue and a youth meeting place (JOP) can also be established at the Margrietstraat location.
- To lift the confidentiality surrounding the college’s decision on flexible housing dated February 18, 2025.
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
Executive board Resolves to amend items 1 and 3:
- Use a portion of the Margrietstraat site Dreumel to relocate Scouting Dreumel, subject to the Requirements regarding financial and spatial feasibility, and, if the project is implemented, reserve space for the fire department’s parking needs.
- Use the site becoming available at De Paulus 1 in Dreumel , for housing development that meets the needs of residents.
- To investigate whether an event venue can also be built at the Margrietstraat location.
- To lift the confidentiality surrounding the college’s decision on flexible housing dated February 18, 2025.
Adopted as amended on August 18, 2026
- Use the Margrietstraat site Dreumel for the relocation of Scouting Dreumel, subject to Requirements regarding financial and spatial feasibility, and, if the project is implemented, ensure that space is reserved for the fire department’s parking needs.
- Use the site becoming available at De Paulus 1 in Dreumel , for housing development that meets the needs of residents.
- To investigate whether an event venue and a youth meeting place (JOP) can also be established at the Margrietstraat location.
- To lift the confidentiality surrounding the college’s decision on flexible housing dated February 18, 2025.
Service Agreement with the Nijmegen Regional Archives - Z.135123
Portfolio Manager
V.M. van Neerbos
Advice
- To approve the renewal of a service agreement with the Nijmegen Regional Archives for a period of five years.
Decision
Arrested
Explanation of the decision
The executive board has determined that a decision cannot be made because the draft service agreement is missing.
Annual Report, Financial Statements, and Budget of the Advisory Board - Z.132442
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To take note of the 2025 annual report of the Social Domain Advisory Council and to adopt it
- To take note of the 2025 financial statements of the Social Domain Advisory Council
- To approve the 2026 budget of the Social Affairs Advisory Council
- To approve the awarding of a €12,714 grant to the Social Domain Advisory Council
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
Executive board Resolves to approve the executive board's proposal after incorporating the textual changes and comments suggested by the controller.
Update of the Long-Term Maintenance Plan for Municipal Buildings for 2026–2029 (CV) - Z.111062
Portfolio Manager
E.J. Slootweg
Advice
- To approve the management plan for municipal buildings in West Maas en Waal the period 2026–2029.
- To approve the maintenance costs (see table in the Finance/Taxation section) associated with the management plan for municipal buildings West Maas en Waal —for the period 2026–2029.
- To approve the inclusion of the council proposal regarding the management plan for municipal buildings at West Maas en Waal —for the period 2026–2029—on the agenda for the council meeting on September 23, 2026.
- In anticipation of the business case for MFA D’n Hoender and Kulturhus D’n Dulper, set aside an annual reserve of €266,522 to build up the maintenance fund.
Decision
Arrested
Explanation of the decision
The “ executive board ” has decided to defer this executive proposal so that the new portfolio holder can review it further.
Treasury Charter 2026 - Z.134727
Portfolio Manager
E.J. Slootweg
Advice
To propose to the council that:
- To adopt the West Maas en Waal Municipality Treasury Charter 2026.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Letter of Intent for Brouwershoek Beneden-Leeuwen - Z.135006
Portfolio Manager
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
- To approve the execution of the attached letter of intent for the Brouwershoek housing development initiative in Beneden-Leeuwen;
- The letter of intent not to disclose the information pursuant to Section 87 of the Municipalities Act, based on the interest referred to in Section 5.1, paragraph 2, subparagraphs (b) and (f) of the Open Government Act;
- To authorize the mayor to empower Alderman den Boom-Witzel to sign this agreement.
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
Executive board decides to rephrase the decision points as follows:
- To approve the execution of the attached letter of intent for the Brouwershoek housing development initiative in Beneden-Leeuwen;
- The letter of intent not to disclose the information pursuant to Section 87 of the Municipalities Act, based on the interest referred to in Section 5.1, paragraph 2, subparagraphs (b) and (f) of the Open Government Act;
The mayor decides to authorize Alderman Van den Boom-Witzel to sign this agreement.
Policy Memorandum on the Public Housing Program “ West Maas en Waal ” - Z.134175
Portfolio Manager
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
- To approve the strategic frameworks for the Public Housing Program West Maas en Waal, as set forth in the framework memorandum;
- To propose that the council adopt these strategic frameworks for the Public Housing Program West Maas en Waal .
Decision
Arrested
Adoption of the TAM-environmental plan , Chapter 22e Bonderveld Beneden-Leeuwen - Z.120366
Portfolio Manager
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
- To propose to the council that it adopt the “TAM-environmental plan , Chapter 22e Bonderveld Beneden-Leeuwen” document containing responses to comments and ex officio amendments;
- To propose to the council that it adopt the amended TAM-environmental plan , Chapter 22e Bonderveld Beneden-Leeuwen ;
- Propose that the council adopt the 't Bonderveld Visual Quality Plan.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Policy Rule on Social Work 2027–2029 - Z.134327
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To adopt the attached “Social Services Policy Guidelines 2027–2029,” subject to approval of the 2027–2030 program budget.
- To approve the funding proposed under the "Finance" heading.
- To adopt the attached grant application form under the “Social Work Policy Rule 2027–2029.”
- Forward the attached council briefing, “Social Work Policy Guidelines 2027–2029,” to the council.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Additional School Social Work for the 2026/2027 School Year - Z.077256
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To extend the temporary contract for additional school social work services for the 2026–2027 school year.
- To provide additional coverage for expenses in 2027 (through the school break), transfer the amount of €24,419.52 from cost center 66562-4420 (POH Youth) to cost center 64040-4436 (SMW).
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
Executive board resolves to approve the council’s proposal after making a minor textual change.
Proposed Solution to Archival Issues in the Municipality of West Maas en Waal - Z.130955
Portfolio Manager
V.M. van Neerbos
Advice
- To approve Scenario 1: improving the current archive spaces by implementing additional climate control measures, in combination with accelerating the phasing out of the physical archive.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment).