List of Municipal Council Decisions, Week 33, August 12, 2025

Progress on the 'Draft Regional Action Plan on Homelessness in South Gelderland 2026–2032' - Z.121748

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. The information memorandum to be adopted by the council regarding the progress of the “Draft Regional Action Plan on Homelessness in South Gelderland 2026–2032,” including the accompanying appendices.
2. The council briefing note on the “Draft Regional Action Plan on Homelessness for South Gelderland 2026–2023,” the accompanying plan, and the appendices municipal council sent to the municipal council .

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee regarding the appeal against the environmental permit for a manure silo - Z.115321

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee:

1. To declare the objections unfounded;
2. To uphold the contested decision dated January 15, 2025, provided that the reasoning for the contested decision is supplemented with an explanation of the assessment conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Omgevingswet the Living Environment Quality Decree, and the Environmental Plan.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee regarding the appeal against the environmental permit for a manure silo - Z.115724

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee:

1. To declare the objections unfounded;
2. To uphold the contested decision dated January 15, 2025, provided that the reasoning for the contested decision is supplemented with an explanation of the assessment conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Omgevingswet the Living Environment Quality Decree, and the Environmental Plan.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee regarding the appeal against the environmental permit for a manure silo - Z.115118

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee:

1. To declare the objections unfounded;
2. To uphold the contested decision dated January 15, 2025, provided that the reasoning for the contested decision is supplemented with an explanation of the assessment conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Omgevingswet the Living Environment Quality Decree, and the Environmental Plan.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee - Z.120746

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee, the appeal is hereby declared inadmissible.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee regarding the appeal against the environmental permit for a manure silo - Z.115281

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee:

1. To declare the objections unfounded;
2. To uphold the contested decision dated January 15, 2025, provided that the reasoning for the contested decision is supplemented with an explanation of the assessment conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Omgevingswet the Living Environment Quality Decree, and the Environmental Plan.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Adult and Senior Health Monitor 2024 - Z.120698

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To inform the council of the results of the 2024 Health Monitor for Adults and Seniors through the attached briefing note.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Extension of Sociom's Core Contract - Z.120698

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. Extend the basic contract for Sociom (“Framework Agreement with the Municipality West Maas en Waal, Single Private Tender for the Procurement of the Basic Contract for the Sociom Foundation (Z.083032 / D.260683)” by one year, through December 31, 2026.

Decision

Agreed (Amended and approved)

Explanation of the decision

The council decides to approve this proposal and to incorporate a few minor textual changes into the letter that will be sent.

2025 Management Report, Werkzaak Rivierenland - Z.121711

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

To submit the proposal to the council:

1. To articulate our concerns regarding the 2025 Management Report of Werkzaak Rivierenland in a written statement and to reject the budget amendment included in the 2025 Management Report;
2. to submit our opinion to the Executive Board of Werkzaak Rivierenland and
3. incorporate the findings of the Executive Report into the municipality’s 2025 Fall Budget Report.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Amendment to the Rivierenland Municipal Spatial Plan - Z.122064

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To propose that the council authorize the executive board to amend the text of the Rivierenland Joint Arrangement in accordance with the attached appendix.
2. To amend the Rivierenland Joint Arrangement in accordance with the attached appendix and subject to the condition precedent of obtaining approval from the municipal council.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Information memorandum and PowerPoint presentation as a basis for a new cultural policy document for 2026–2028 - Z.106715

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To inform the Council, through the attached briefing note, about the input for the new cultural policy document.
2. To ask the Council to:
   1. to give a presentation at the RTG Society and Governance meeting this coming October, using the PowerPoint presentation attached to the information memo
   2. to provide guidance for the cultural policy document to be drafted

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Amendment to the Social Support and Youth Assistance Regulations 2025 - Z.117960

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To propose that the Council adopt the finalized West Maas en Waal Social Support Regulations West Maas en Waal and West Maas en Waal Youth Assistance West Maas en Waal ,” and to present the accompanying explanatory notes as a supporting document for the Council’s information.
2. To approve the explanatory notes to the draft ordinances yet to be adopted.
3. To propose to the council that the 2020 Youth Assistance and Social Support Regulation be repealed.
4. The amendment to the detailed rules for Social Support and Youth Assistance 2025 is to be adopted subject to the condition precedent that the council adopts the regulation under item 1.
5. To repeal the Detailed Rules on Social Support and Youth Assistance 2022, subject to the condition precedent that the council adopts the ordinance under item 1

Decision

Agreed (Amended and approved)

Explanation of the decision

The Executive Committee has decided to approve the Executive Committee’s proposal, with the exception of decision point 3. This decision point is to be amended so that the detailed rules are presented to the Council for information only, not for adoption.

Amendment to the Policy Rules for Maintaining and Promoting Quality of Life and Community Spirit at the De Rosmolen and Hanzehuys Mixed-Use Development - Z.114775

Portfolio Manager

E.J. Slootweg

Advice

1. To adopt the "First Amendment to the Policy Rule on the Preservation and Promotion of Quality of Life and Community Spirit in West Maas en Waal ."
2. To adopt the "MFA Policy Rule for De Rosmolen / Beneden-Leeuwen Sports & Recreation Foundation."
3. To adopt the "Policy Rule for the Hanzehuys / Maasbommel Culture, Sports & Recreation Foundation."

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Council Information Memorandum on the Accessibility Structure of Beneden-Leeuwen Z.120745

Portfolio Manager

E.J. Slootweg

Advice

1. Please submit the attached council briefing memo to the council and request that the council place it on the agenda for discussion.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee - Z.119668

Portfolio Manager

E.J. Slootweg

Advice

1. In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee, the appeal is hereby declared inadmissible.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee - Z.119095

Portfolio Manager

E.J. Slootweg

Advice

1. In accordance with the recommendation of the Appeals Committee, the appeal is hereby declared inadmissible.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Differentiation of tourist tax - Z.120724

Portfolio Manager

E.J. Slootweg

Advice

1. to inform the council, by means of the attached information memorandum, of the results of the study on the differentiation of tourist tax rates;
2. to thereby dismiss motion M 2024-23, "Differentiation of Tourist Tax Rates."

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)