executive board 's List of Decisions, Week 34, August 18, 2026
Present:
- Mayor V.M. (Vincent) van Neerbos (Chair)
- Deputy Municipal Secretary R.M.J.T. (Renate) Kornelis
- Alderman M.A.A. (Marieke) van den Boom-Witzel
- Alderman R. (Rien) Boschman
- Alderman R.A.N. (Rob) Reuvers
- Alderman S. (Sylvia) Fleuren
Absent:
- Municipal Secretary D. (Didier) Oosterom
Adoption of the list of resolutions from the Executive Board meeting of August 4, 2026, No. 32/26 - Z.135864
Portfolio Manager
N/A
Advice
To adopt the lists of decisions.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Adoption of the list of resolutions from the executive board meeting of July 7, 2026, No. 28/26 - Z.135634
Portfolio Manager
N/A
Advice
To adopt the lists of decisions.
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
SOK Joint Procurement for Storm Drain Cleaning 2027–2033, Municipality of Beuningen - Z.135359
Portfolio Manager
R. Boschman
Advice
- Together with the municipalities of Beuningen and Heumen, to put the “Drain Cleaning” service out to tender at the European level for the period from 2027 through 2033.
- To have the municipality of Beuningen carry out the preparation and the bidding process on behalf of the three municipalities.
- To this end, enter into a cooperation agreement with the municipalities of Beuningen and Heumen.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Drafting of the 2028–2032 Water and Sewerage Policy Plan. Municipality of Heumen - Z.135843
Portfolio Manager
R. Boschman
Advice
- To develop the Water and Sewerage Policy Plan for the 2028–2032 planning period in collaboration with the municipality of Heumen
- To authorize the municipality of Heumen to act as the lead agency and, in doing so, to declare its procurement terms and conditions applicable to this contract.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Requests and Concerns Regarding the Procedure - Z.133898
Portfolio Manager
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
- To approve the draft administrative agreement between the municipality West Maas en Waal the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) regarding the construction and operation of a reception facility for asylum seekers on Friessestraat in Beneden-Leeuwen.
- Submit the management agreement, along with any comments or concerns, to the municipal council the attached cover letter.
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
The " executive board " concludes:
- To approve the draft administrative agreement between the municipality West Maas en Waal the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) regarding the construction and operation of a reception facility for asylum seekers on Friessestraat in Beneden-Leeuwen.
- Submit the management agreement, along with any requests and concerns, to the municipal council with a cover letter, after incorporating a few changes into the attached cover letter.
Amended and adopted on August 25, 2026
The “ executive board ” has decided, with regard to the proposal titled “Wishes and Objections Procedure” (Z.133898 - D.360394):
to amend decision point 2 as follows:
- To submit the management agreement, along with any requests and concerns, to the municipal council with a cover letter, after incorporating a few changes into the attached cover letter. And to authorize Alderman van den Boom to submit the letter to the municipal council .
2026 Management Report, Werkzaak Rivierenland - Z.136041
Portfolio Manager
R. Boschman
Advice
to submit a proposal to the council to
- To take note of the 2026 Management Report from Werkzaak Rivierenland.
- To approve the proposed 2026 budget amendment.
- To adopt the opinion of the municipality of West Maas en Waal .
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Off-Duty Income of Political Officeholders: Offset for 2025 - Z.134345
Portfolio Manager
V.M. van Neerbos
Advice
- It is hereby determined that the requirement to report miscellaneous income for the year 2025 does not apply to the political officeholders listed in the appendix.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Overview of Decisions Adopted and Amended Pursuant to the Delegation Decree Environmental plan West Maas en Waal 2024 - Z.134841
Portfolio Manager
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
- To inform the council, via the attached information memorandum, of the decisions made pursuant to the “Decision on the Adoption and Amendment of the Delegation of Authority for Environmental plan ,West Maas en Waal , and 2024.”
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Approval of Subsidies for 2025: Annual Subsidy Program - Z.130279
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To approve the structural grants listed in the attached overview titled “Grant Approval Data for 2025.”
- The subsidy of €8,468 granted to the Fortis Gym and Gymnastics Club is hereby set at €10,187. The difference of €1,719 is to be paid later.
- To reduce the subsidy of €6,857 granted to the 50+ senior citizens’ association “Dreumel ” to €5,764. To recover the difference of €1,093.
- To set the subsidy of €10,401 granted to the association for active people over 50, “ Beneden-Leeuwen ,” at €11,461. The difference of €1,060 is to be paid later.
- To set the subsidy of €177,300 granted to the Sport en Recreatie Beneden-Leeuwen/MFA De Rosmolen foundation at €163,897. To recover the difference of €13,403.
- To apply the hardship clause to extend the deadline for Local Broadcaster RN7 to submit its programming data until July 16, 2026.
- To apply the hardship clause to extend the deadline for MFA D'n Hoender to submit the final figures to August 14, 2026.
- To set the subsidy of €71,610 granted to the Culture, Sports, and Recreation Foundation “ Maasbommel ” / MFA ’t Hanzehuys at €67,356. To recover the difference of €4,254.
- To set the subsidy of €5,299 granted to the 50+ senior citizens’ association “ Wamel ” at €4,553. To recover the difference of €746.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Culture Policy Statement 2027–2030 - Z.106715
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To establish the following priorities as the main themes for the 2027–2030 cultural policy:
- Priority 1: Investing in the community
- Priority 2: Cultural Education
- Priority 3: Regional Cooperation
- municipal council to propose the adoption of the 2027–2030 Culture Policy Statement as a policy framework.
Decision
Arrested
Explanation of the decision
The “ executive board ” has decided to postpone consideration of the proposal until after a comprehensive assessment of the available funds in the budget for its implementation. It will then submit the decision-making frameworks and the implementation plan to the council for information at the December council meeting.
Powers of Attorney for Green and Civil Supervisors - Z.135487
Portfolio Manager
S. Fleuren
Advice
- To approve the attached powers of attorney
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanation of the decision
The " executive board " concludes:
- Grant authority to the Civil Engineering Supervisor and Landscaping Supervisor positions to independently make purchases and award small contracts up to €7,500 per position per calendar year.
- Amend the text in the power of attorney under “Resolution” as follows: "To grant power of attorney to the positions of Landscaping Supervisor (Supervisory Staff Level IV) and Civil Engineering Supervisor (Supervisory Staff Level IV) to enter into agreements regarding the commissioning or procurement of works, services, or supplies up to an amount of €7,500 per position per calendar year."
Appointment and Swearing-In of a School Attendance Officer - Z.136776
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To retroactively appoint the aforementioned truancy officer in accordance with the attached appointment decision.
- The designation shall remain in effect for the duration of the aforementioned person’s appointment to the position of truancy officer.
- Have the truancy officer sworn in by the mayor and have him or her sign the official report prepared on the spot.
- To send and/or deliver the designation decision to the person concerned.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)
Approval of Subsidies for Parent-Teacher Associations and Toddler Care for 2025 - Z.112587
Portfolio Manager
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- Based on the 2025 final financial report on early childhood education and care (VVE) and toddler care for the municipality of West Maas en Waal , Kion is hereby authorized to set the subsidy for the calendar year 2025 at €315,852.
- The excess subsidy of €24,044 is to be recovered.
Decision
Agreed (Adopted without amendment).
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
Agreed (Adopted without amendment)