List of decisions made by the board in week 6, February 3, 2026
Present:
- Mayor V.M. (Vincent) van Neerbos (chairman)
- 2nd Deputy Municipal Secretary M. (Mathilde) van der Kooij
- Councilor E.J. (Evert Jan) Slootweg
- Alderman M.A.A. (Marieke) van den Boom-Witzel
- Alderman R.A.N. (Rob) Reuvers
Absent:
- Municipal Secretary D. (Didier) Oosterom
Adoption of the list of decisions of the college meeting of January 27, 2026, no. 5/26 - Z.128082
Portfolio holder
not applicable
Advice
To adopt lists of decisions.
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Council information memorandum on transition to social development company - Z.128416
Portfolio holder
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- to adopt the council information memorandum Transition to Social Development Company.
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Policy rules for broad support under the Benefits Recovery Act - Z.128192
Portfolio holder
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- To establish the policy rules for broad support under the West Maas en Waal Municipality Benefits Recovery Act.
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Appointment of data protection officer and deputy - Z.128385
Portfolio holder
V.M. van Neerbos
Advice
- Appoint Ms. S. Koolmoes as Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Appoint Mr. K. Kazemi as Deputy Data Protection Officer.
- Inform the personal data authority about the decision.
- To propose to the council that Ms. S. Koolmoes be appointed as DPO and Mr. K. Kazemi as deputy DPO, and to mandate the appointment of the DPO in the future to the board.
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanatory notes to the decision
This proposal has no financial implications. The role of the FG is covered within the existing budget.
Data delivery agreement Samen Sterk in Gelderland (green enforcement) - Z.128508
Portfolio holder
V.M. van Neerbos
Advice
- To enter into the data delivery agreement within the framework of the Samen Sterk in Gelderland project with the Province (see appendix).
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Advice from the Appeals Committee regarding an appeal against the refusal of an environmental permit - Z.124591
Portfolio holder
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
In accordance with the advice of the Appeals Committee:
- To declare the objections unfounded;
- To supplement the contested decision dated September 24, 2025, with the following grounds for refusal/justification:
- reference to the 2019 Parking Policy Document and the 'Assessment Framework for Driveways';
- additional justification regarding the unsafe traffic situation created by the construction of a single exit;
- damage to public green spaces as referred to in Article 2:12(2)(d) of the General Local Regulation (APV);
- conflict with the Environmental Plan of the municipality of West Maas en Waal / Zoning Plan for Industrial Estates, Article 9: land zoned as 'Green'.
- To uphold the contested decision dated September 24, 2025, in all other respects.
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Advice from the Appeals Committee regarding objections to personal contributions under the RooO - Z.127266
Portfolio holder
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
In accordance with the advice of the Appeals Committee:
- To declare the objections unfounded;
- To uphold the contested decision of November 5, 2025, with additional grounds.
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Advice from the Appeals Committee regarding an objection subject to a penalty payment - Z.117661
Portfolio holder
M.A.A. van den Boom-Witzel
Advice
In accordance with the advice of the Appeals Committee:
- To declare the objections unfounded;
- To uphold the contested decision dated April 3, 2025, amended by decision of May 7, 2025.
Decision
Agreed (Unchanged decision)
Implementation programs for the Social Support Act (Wmo) and Youth Act in the Rivierenland region - Z.124629
Portfolio holder
R.A.N. Reuvers
Advice
- Agree with:
- the overarching Social Domain Implementation Program 2026-2028
- The Youth Implementation Program
- the Wmo Implementation Program
- The additional costs of €60,000 to be included in the Spring Memorandum
Decision
Agreed (Amended and approved)
Explanatory notes to the decision
The council decides to adopt this proposal with an amendment to recommendation 2. Coverage of the additional costs will be considered in full within the Spring Memorandum.