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Island Council meeting

001/26 Extra Island Council

Thursday, May 28, 2026

1:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Location

EOC Building

Chair
Alida Francis
Explanation

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INVITED TO THE EXTRA PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ISLAND COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 15 OF THE RULES OF ORDER ISLAND COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE HELD ON 28 MAY 2026 IN THE V.A. LOPES LEGISLATIVE HALL.


EVERYONE CAN INSPECT THE DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE MEETING AT:
- THE OFFICE OF THE ISLAND REGISTRY GOVERNMENT GUEST HOUSE AND/OR
- ON WWW.STATIAGOVERNMENT.COM/ GOVERNMENT/ISLANDCOUNCIL.


THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE TRANSMITTED LIVE ON 92.3 FM.


The Chairlady of the Island Council


Ms. M.A.U Francis.

Agenda documents

Agenda items

  1. 1
    Opening
  2. 2

    Council Lady Mercedes Lopes-Spanner and Commissioner Rechelline Leerdam were absent with notice.

  3. 3

    - Agenda point 6 was removed from the agenda to allow for further discussions with the Island Council of Bonaire. The matter will be rescheduled for a future meeting.
    - The Chairlady informed that the Executive Council submitted an urgent proposal to the Island Council requesting support for its position in strengthening the request for additional funding for the restoration and expansion of the breakwater. The Chairlady inquired whether the Island Council agreed to add this matter, together with the accompanying proposal and proposed decision, to the agenda.
    - Councilman van Putten noted that agenda point 5, "State of Affairs Agriculture Department," falls directly under the responsibility of Commissioner Leerdam, who was unable to attend the meeting due to medical reasons. He stated that it was important for the Commissioner to be present during the debate on this matter and therefore requested that Agenda point 5 be removed from the agenda and replaced with the breakwater proposal. The Chairlady then inquired whether the other Council members agreed with the proposed amendment to the agenda. The Council members expressed their agreement, and the amended agenda was adopted. The Chairlady further noted that this would have been the second time this agenda point was tabled. The Chairlady stated that every effort would be made to schedule a follow-up meeting as soon as possible, in coordination with both the Registrar's Office and the Portfolio Holder.


    New Agenda is as follows:
    1. Opening
    2. Announcement
    3. Setting of the agenda


    Continuation of Island Council meeting 7 May 2026
    4. Court of Audit: Annual Report 2025


    New Agenda Island Council meeting 28 May 2026
    5. Harbor Renovation Plans


    6. Announcements Executive Council & Island Governor (Art49 & 50 RVO IC)
    7. Closing

  4. 4

    Vote results

    100% In favor
    in favour
    Democratic Party (1), Progressive Labour Party (3)

    Attachment

    Decision

    The Court of Audit Annual Report 2025 was adopted by acclamation.

    Island Council decision / Eilandsraad besluit

    Description
    006-2026 IC Annual report 2025 Court of Audit Sint Eustatius
  5. 5

    Vote results

    75% In favor
    25% Against
    in favour
    Democratic Party (1), Progressive Labour Party (2)
    against
    Progressive Labour Party (1)

    Attachment

    Decision

    The Harbor Renovation Plans was adopted. Votes: 3 For - 1 Against.

    Island Council decision / Eilandsraad besluit

    Description
    007-2026 IC Support for Additional Harbor Renovation Funds
  6. 6

    The Chairlady informed the general public about the ongoing firearm surrender campaign being conducted by the Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN).

  7. 7
    Closing