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Island Council meeting

003/26 IC

Thursday, April 2, 2026

9:30 AM - 12:10 PM
Location

EOC Building

Chair
Alida Francis
Explanation

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INVITED TO THE PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ISLAND COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 11 OF THE RULES OF ORDER ISLAND COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 2ND AT 9:30 AM.


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

    • Councilman van Putten made a statement regarding his letter submitted on 19 January 2026. Chairlady Francis indicated that a formal announcement will be issued to inform both the Island Council and the general public.
    • Chairlady Francis further informed that Council lady Lopes-Spanner is absent with notice.
  3. 3

    The agenda was set as presented.

  4. 4

    The list of Incoming Documents was ratified as presented.

    Attachment

    Incoming documents / Ingekomen stukken

    Period / Title
    001-028 2026 Incoming Documents
  5. 5

    The list of Decisions & Commitments of 5 February 2026 was ratified as presented.

    Attachment

    Island Council decision list / Besluistenlijst eilandsraad

    Description / Omschrijving
    List of Decision & Commitments 5th February 2026
  6. 6

    • The members of the Island Council expressed their remarks and concerns regarding this agenda point. All remarks and concerns were addressed by Commissioner Leerdam.

    Vote results

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

    Attachment

    Decision

    The Court of Audit 2025 Performance Audit on Permitting Issuance Process was adopted by acclamation.

    Island Council decision / Eilandsraad besluit

    Description
    005-2026ER Rekenkamer rapport; Performance Audit on the permitting issuance process
  7. 7

    • Commissioner Leerdam introduced the agenda point. There was one round of deliberations. All remarks and concerns were addressed by Commissioner Leerdam and Commissioner Merkman.

    Vote results

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

    Attachment

    Decision

    The Environment Ordinance was adopted. Votes: 3 For - 1 Against.

    Island Council decision / Eilandsraad besluit

    Description
    002-2026 ER De Eilandsverordening met betrekking tot milieubelastende activiteiten door inrichtingen (Environment)

    Ordinances / Verorderingen

    Topic / Onderwerp
    Eilandsverordening milieu activiteiten inrichtingen 2026 (Environment)
  8. 8

    • Commissioner Merkman informed that he will be traveling to Aruba on Tuesday in relation to a potential energy project.
    • Chairlady Francis extended congratulations to Mr. C. Duinkerk on his forthcoming 100th birthday next week. The members of the Island Council and Executive Council also extended their congratulations.
  9. 9
    Closing