Island Council meeting

Council lady Lopes-Spanner is absent with notice.

Birthday greetings are extended to Ms. Sophia Mary Busby on her 105th year.
- Chair lady suggests to adjourn the meeting 11.30 - 12.00 pm to celebrate the birthday.
- Councilman van Putten suggests 10.50 to 12.00 pm and this is a special occasion.
- Councilman Schmidt suggests 11.00 - 12.00 pm as discussed with the PLP faction.
Council agrees to an 1 hour break from 11.00 - 12.00 pm to visit the birthday celebration of Ms. Sophia Busby.

Agenda point added in accordance with agreement made in Presidium: Finalization termination Commissioner.
This agenda point is tabled at nr. 6

Agenda point added by Island Council member Glenville Schmidt. The Island Council accepts this agenda point unanimously.

Agenda point 9 will remain on the agenda. Commissioners will give elucidation on changes in the tables. Council lady Spanner-Carty would like to present a motion at this topic: Motion introduction entry tax Sint Eustatius.

Councilman van Putten would like to present a motion on a topic not on the agenda. Motion Sophia Busby. This motion will be presented as agenda point 13.

Agenda is ratified with added agenda points.

4 persons voted, 4 votes received, 1 blank vote, 3 vote for.

Decision to terminate Commissioner A. Spanner-Schmidt is adopted.

Ms. Fleming took the Oath of office.

Appointment Finalized.

Councilman van Putten declined the position and offered it to his colleague D. Simmons. Simmons accepts. No other candidates presented.

Decision passed by acclamation.

Decision passed by acclamation Mr. van Putten is now a member of the Employers Committee.

The Commissioners acknowledge and clarify the discrepancies in the documents of the 2nd implementation report. Answers to questions posed in the Central Committee are provided. The answers to the questions are shared with the Island Council.

Meeting adjourned at 11.00 am
Meeting continued at 12.25 am

Motion presented by Council lady R. Spanner-Carty: Introduction of Sint Eustatius Visitors Tax
Motion passed by acclamation.

Decision: Adoption of the second quarterly implementation report 2024 and approval of the 2nd budget amendment 2024. Voted 4-0 for.
Decision is passed.

List of questions were shared with the Executive Council.
Commissioner Leerdam provides clarity and answers.

Councilman Schmidt mentions his original intent to present a motion on this topic but has since decided to withdraw it following internal discussions with his faction.

A motion has been brought forth by Councilman Clyde van Putten.

Motion adopted: voted 4-0 for.

Commissioner R. Merkman: September 26th there will be a town hall at Lion's den 6 pm - 8 pm concerning health care.

Commissioner R. Leerdam: Thanked the staff of OLE for swift responses and work, extends birthday wishes and comments on the motion. Expresses to be excited to carry it out. Once it is clear what steps have to be taken and I would like to have a revealing done on Statia Day.