List of Municipal Executive Decisions, Week 34, August 19, 2025

Adoption of the Regional Workplaces Program 2025–2029 - Z.122262

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. To adopt the Regional Workplaces Program 2025–2029;
2. Please inform the council by means of the attached information memo.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Adoption of the list of resolutions from the Executive Board meeting of August 12, 2025, No. 33/25 - Z.120779

Portfolio Manager

N/A

Advice

To adopt the lists of decisions.

Decision

Agreed (Amended and approved)

Explanation of the decision

The final wording of the decision on the amendment to the Social Support and Youth Assistance Regulations 2025, Z.117960 - D.323085, is as follows:

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 To propose to the council that the 2020 Youth Assistance and Social Support Regulation be repealed.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.

Renew SMI - Z.121658

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To approve the application of the hardship clause (Article 11) of the West Maas en Waal Municipality Policy Rule on Childcare Based on Social and Medical Indications (Appendix: SMI Policy Rule) in favor of the applicant;
2. To extend the Social Medical Indication (SMI) benefit for the applicant by a period of six months (from August 19, 2025, to February 19, 2026);
3. Include €10,000 in the budget (line item 66010/4335) on a recurring basis for the SMI’s statutory duties;
4. To allocate a one-time amount of €10,000 to the SMI in 2025.

Decision

Agreed (Amended and approved)

Explanation of the decision

The Executive Board has decided to approve items 1 and 2. With regard to item 3, the Executive Board states that it should be brought forward for consideration during the budget review. Item 4 must be covered within the existing program budget.

Class Cancellations and Waiting Lists for Civic Integration Courses at ROC Rivor - Z.122553

Portfolio Manager

R.A.N. Reuvers

Advice

1. To inform the council, through the attached briefing note, about the class cancellations and waiting lists for ROC Rivor’s integration courses, as well as the measures being taken to address these issues.

Decision

Arrested

Explanation of the decision

The Council has decided to table this proposal pending further administrative clarification of the questions raised during the deliberations.

Council Information Memorandum on the District Heating Network - Z.117777

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. To present the information memorandum titled "Feasibility Study on the District Heating Network" to the municipal council.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Adoption of Comments on the Preliminary Draft of the Gelderland Energy System - Z.122189

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. To endorse the regionally coordinated position on the Preliminary Draft Gelderland Energy Systems Program, as set forth in Appendix 1.
2. To approve the submission, on behalf of our municipality, of the regionally coordinated position statement by the chair of the RES steering group to the Province of Gelderland.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

West Maas en Waal Municipality Supervision and Enforcement Implementation Program West Maas en Waal - Z.103841

Portfolio Manager

V.M. van Neerbos

Advice

1. To adopt the West Maas en Waal Supervision and Enforcement Implementation Program West Maas en Waal ;
2. To inform the council about the implementation plan through the attached information memorandum.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Liander Cooperation Agreement - Z.122623

Portfolio Manager

E.J. Slootweg

Advice

1. To approve the cooperation agreement between Liander and the municipality regarding the development of the power grid, and to proceed with its signing.
2. Given the municipality’s coordinating role under the AVOI, the policy guidelines, and in line with the SOK, Liander will henceforth grant a right of superficies instead of selling land for the installation of transformer stations.

The mayor decides to grant Alderman the authority to sign the cooperation agreement referred to in decision item 1.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Compensation for Planning-Related Losses: Lindenlaan 9, Alphen Z.115142

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. To award the owner of the property at Lindenlaan 9 in Alphen for planning damage in the amount of €22,200, as a result of the zoning plan "Alphen, Appelhoek Phase 1b" becoming final;
2. Refund the filing fee for processing the claim for compensation for planning-related damage;
3. The compensation for planning damage shall be increased by the statutory interest from the date of receipt of the application until the date of payment
4. Recover the compensation for planning damage, statutory interest, and legal fees from the third party.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Compensation for Planning-Related Losses: Zandstraat 131, Beneden-Leeuwen Z.119106

Portfolio Manager

M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel

Advice

1. To deny the claim for compensation for damages to the property at Zandstraat 131, Beneden-Leeuwen, resulting from the zoning plan "Beneden-Leeuwen, Lauwendael" becoming final;
2. The legal fees are to be recovered from the third party.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)

Opinion of the Appeals Committee - Z.120405

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 - Z.120709

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 - Z.121140

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 - Z.121774

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 - Z.121776

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)

Appointment of a Member of the Appeals Committee - Z.122231

Portfolio Manager

V.M. van Neerbos

Advice

1. To appoint Mr. R.J.A. Broeren, Esq., as a member and alternate chair of the Appeals Committee, effective September 1, 2025, through September 1, 2029.

Decision

Agreed (Adopted without amendment)