List of Decisions, August 4, 2026
Present
F. Bijl, M. Sanders, H. Meulendijk, F. Stravers, and N. Scheltens
1 | Adoption of the Agenda for the Executive Committee Meeting of August 4, 2026 The agenda for the council meeting dated August 4, 2026, is hereby adopted as presented. | |
2 | List of Resolutions from the Public City Council Meeting Held on July 21, 2026 The list of resolutions from the public council meeting held on July 21, 2026, is hereby adopted as presented. | |
3 | Board Proposal on DD Archive Inspection, March 31, 2026, by RHCe and Strategic Information Consultation, April 30, 2026 On March 31, 2026, the Eindhoven Regional Historical Center (RHCe) conducted an archival inspection at the Dommelvallei Agency and the three municipalities. This is a standard inspection that takes place every two years. Following the inspection, the RHCe drafted a report. This was followed on April 30, 2026, by a Strategic Information Consultation (SIO). The director, municipal secretaries, and the Information Services team leader were present at this meeting. The RHCe prepared a report on this consultation and subsequently revised the inspection reports. On July 1, 2026, we received the final versions of the inspection reports as well as the report from the SIO. The Executive Committee resolves: | |
4 | Council Proposal: 1st Management Report, 3rd and 4th Budget Amendments for 2026, Dommelvallei Department Pursuant to the joint regulation of the Dommelvallei Authority, the council is given the opportunity to submit its opinion on the third budget amendment for 2026 by September 25, 2026, at the latest. The financial implications of this budget amendment will be incorporated into the municipal budget. It is proposed that the council not submit a statement of opinion. The executive board will adopt the budget amendment on October 28, 2026, with or without changes. The Executive Board has decided to approve the council proposal regarding the first management report and the third and fourth budget amendments for 2026 of the Dommelvallei Agency and to submit it to the municipal council for a decision, in which the council is proposed to: | |
5 | Executive Board Proposal to Amend the Resolution on Representation in Governing Bodies and Institutions The resolution titled “Representation in Governing Bodies and Institutions” has been adopted for the 2026–2030 term. This resolution designates the officials who will represent the municipality in governing bodies, institutions, and partnerships. The resolution does not yet include representation in the General Meeting of Shareholders of Connectie Brainport, representation in the Owners’ Association (VvE) for Bijenkorf 15 and 17 in Mierlo, and representation in the Owners’ Association (VvE) for the apartment building at Bogardeind 93 and 95 in Geldrop. It is proposed that these representations be added to the resolution. The Municipal Executive resolves: | |
6 | Memorandum: Request to the Executive Board to Add Senzer to the Agenda—Letter from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment Regarding Suwinet Accountability Results Through the ENSIA accountability system, the municipality reports on its use of Suwinet. Suwinet is used by both the municipality itself and Senzer to access personal information. During the most recent accountability review, shortcomings were identified in Senzer’s part of the process. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment has addressed this issue with the municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo. The board has decided to send the attached letter to Senzer, requesting that Senzer: | |
7 | Executive Proposal: Council Proposal for the Area Vision for the Zesgehuchten Core Area A number of significant urban development projects are underway in Zesgehuchten. The Jozefschool (currently spread across two locations on Papenvoort and Gildestraat) is in need of a new building; the former retirement home, the Josephinehof, is outdated; and the church council has indicated that it is open to selling the parsonage garden. In addition, the municipality plans to redesign Hoog Geldrop Street and the church square, and there are opportunities related to the community center and social services. To coordinate all these developments, the municipality, together with Woonbedrijf, has taken the initiative to draw up a neighborhood vision for the center of Zesgehuchten. An important condition for both parties was to allow the residents of Zesgehuchten to actively contribute to the vision and the decisions made within it. From the very beginning, therefore, efforts were focused on participation with the Stichting Toekomstvisie Kern Zesgehuchten (hereinafter: St-Tkz) and the other community organizations active in the neighborhood. In addition to being discussed in the Spatial Planning Committees on May 11 and June 23, 2026, the vision was also discussed during the council meeting on July 6, 2026. At this meeting, the council decided to request that the municipal executive further refine the vision, requiring the municipal executive to repeat the school impact assessment for locations 1, 2, and 5, with the note that for location 5, the entire area—starting from Papenvoort—must be included in the analysis. In addition, the municipal executive was instructed to conduct a general traffic flow study for each of the aforementioned locations. During the council meeting on July 6, 2026, the council also instructed the municipal executive to develop a programmatic approach for the Zesgehuchten neighborhood, Map the desired situation in Map twenty years from now. This approach will be presented to the council at a later date. The council has decided to postpone consideration of the proposal. The proposal is not yet ready to be placed on the agenda because some information is still missing. | |
8 | Adoption of the Goorsedijk Spatial Development Plan Over the past year, we have worked together with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders to develop a development vision for the area around the Goorsedijk in Mierlo. To this end, three (participatory) meetings were organized, during which the area’s strengths and opportunities were identified and ideas for its future development were exchanged. This participatory process has resulted in the present development plan, which addresses the question of what functions can be established in the area and how we can simultaneously preserve and enhance the area’s qualities. The development plan is now ready for adoption. The council resolves: | |
9 | Council Proposal: Additional Questions Under Article 36 from the Samen Caucus—Regarding Temporary Measures for Unaccompanied Minor Asylum Seekers Following the response to the written questions on July 21, the SAMEN caucus submitted additional Article 36 questions regarding the temporary housing of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers at the Spaarpot. The council has decided to approve the attached response to the written questions submitted by SAMEN. | |
10 | MJIP MJOP Proposal to the City Council The municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo wants to organize the management and maintenance of outdoor sports facilities in a more systematic and future-proof manner. An independent baseline assessment shows that several sports fields and facilities are nearing the end of their technical lifespan or require additional maintenance. Without a structured approach, there is a risk of facilities being deemed unfit for use, higher replacement costs, and unexpected spikes in investment. The Multi-Year Investment Plan and Multi-Year Maintenance Plan provide clarity on when maintenance, renovation, and replacement are needed and what resources are required for these purposes. This allows the municipality to set aside funds in a timely manner, ensure the quality and safety of sports facilities, and avoid ad hoc decision-making. Annual quality assessments determine whether planned replacements are actually necessary or can be safely postponed. The Executive Board resolves: | |
11 | Subsidy Program for Local Political Parties The VNG has been lobbying for years for a subsidy scheme for local political parties. It is now clear that such a subsidy scheme will be established. The scheme is included in the Political Parties Act (Wpp) bill. This bill is currently before the Senate (Parliamentary Documents II 2024/25, 36 742, No. 2). It may take years before this law is enacted, and it is not advisable to wait that long. To make subsidies possible in the meantime, a one-time amount has been made available through the Municipal Fund in anticipation of the legislative change. This is also expected to occur for 2027. In order to disburse the subsidy, we will need to temporarily establish a subsidy regulation. This is because a subsidy requires a legal basis; otherwise, it would not be considered a subsidy but rather a donation, and the amount could not be disbursed. Pursuant to the ASV, the municipal executive has the authority to establish this subsidy regulation. The council has decided to adopt the 2026 Subsidy Program for Local Political Parties in Geldrop-Mierlo. | |
12 | Advisory Memorandum: Response Memo—College Response to the Comprehensive Council Program On June 15, 2026, the City Council adopted the “Comprehensive Council Program: Toward a Future-Proof Geldrop-Mierlo.” In a response memo, the Executive Board outlined how the tasks included in the program can be incorporated into the budget and implementation. The tasks are divided into three categories: already underway, feasible without additional resources, and requiring additional resources or capacity. The administrative feasibility assessment was used in drafting the response. It can be concluded that the council program is broadly aligned with the municipal vision and strategy, but that full and simultaneous implementation is not realistic. The City Council will therefore need to make decisions regarding the level of ambition, the schedule, and the scope of the initiatives as part of the Multi-Year Program and Budget (MJPB). The response memo will be discussed for informational purposes on September 7, 2026, in the General Affairs Committee. The Executive Board has decided to approve: | |
13 | City Council Proposal: Conceptual Framework for the Debt Assistance Policy 2026–2029 As part of the process of drafting the debt assistance policy framework, the committee is consulted to identify what it considers important to include in the policy framework, and the proposed developments and initiatives are explained. The council has decided to approve the agenda item regarding the debt assistance policy framework for 2026–2029. | |
14 | Invitations to be discussed at the City Council meeting on August 4, 2026 The invitations are accepted for consideration. | |
15 | Overview of the Executive Board's Representation as of August 4, 2026 The overview of representation is accepted for consideration. |