Municipal Council

General presentations

• 1212094 – Drinking water protection and transport policy for the Blue Mountains area

  A submission from the Health Surveillance Authority for the Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur area, sent by email on 30 November 2012, regarding the protection of drinking water in the Bláfjallaskógar area, was presented.The Director of Planning and Building Control and the Waterworks Manager attended the meeting.

  The Town Council thanks the Waterworks Manager for the presentation and instructs the Mayor to enter into discussions with Grindavíkurbær regarding the planning in Fagradal for water abstraction.The Town Council also endorses the resolution of the Planning and Building Committee, and adopts the recommendations of the Health Authority for the Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur area.

• 1211298 – Work and activity

  An update was given on the status of the matter. An email from the Association of Icelandic Municipalities, dated 10 December 2012, regarding the matter was presented. Drafts of a contract were presented. $line$The project manager attended the meeting and went over the draft agreement.

  The Town Council approves the draft agreement and authorises the Mayor to sign the contract. Representatives of the Independence Party wish to record:It is not yet clear what jobs are planned for the employment initiative, and it is important that the final cost is established as soon as possible and remains within the budget. The representatives of the Independence Party expect that the planned projects in Hafnarfjörður will deliver clear benefits to the municipality and contribute to increased and sustainable employment for jobseekers.“

• 1212080 – Future use of St. Joseph's Hospital - proposal from the town council

  A proposal was put forward, which the Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting on 5 December 2012, to refer the matter to the Town Board for consideration. The mayor informed that discussions regarding this matter are already under way.

  The Town Council instructs the Mayor to follow up on the matter with the Minister for Social Affairs at the planned meeting with him regarding this and other issues concerning the town's affairs. The representatives of the Independence Party wish to record:“The Independence Party representatives on the town council express their satisfaction with the reception of the Independence Party's proposal from the town council and that matters concerning the future use of St. Joseph's Hospital have now been put on a firm track.“

• 1212081 – Rationalisation in the administration of Hafnarfjörður Municipality - proposal from the municipal council

  A proposal was put forward, which the town council approved at its meeting on 5 December 2012, to be taken forward by the town board.

  The Town Council refers the proposals to abolish the Sports and Leisure Committee to the Family Council, the Sports and Leisure Committee, ÍBH and the Youth Council.$line$$line$Bay Council representatives of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Party refer to the professional work contained in an assessment from June 2011 regarding administrative governance and the arrangements for planning, constructionand implementation matters, and therefore sees no reason for changes to these areas. Reference is also made to a report from a professional in April 2011 regarding the position of the Director of Administration. $line$$line$The representatives of the Independence Party wish to record:$line$“The representatives of the Independence Party welcome the reception of certain parts of the proposal but express disappointment that the majority does not see any reason to reduce the administrative structure of the municipality and rejects proposals to take such ideas further into consideration“The councillors of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Party point out that when the municipal administration was reviewed, significant streamlining was carried out in the department and jobs were cut.“$line$$line$

• 1212076 – Feasibility analysis of the allocation of plots at Völlar 7.

  A proposal was put forward, which the Hafnarfjörður Town Council agreed to refer to the Town Board for consideration at its meeting on 5 December 2012.

  Presented, and the mayor is to compile the available information for the next council meeting.

• Contract for cleaning in primary schools terminated - a proposal from the town council.

  A proposal was put forward, which the Hafnarfjörður Town Council agreed to refer to the Town Board for consideration at its meeting on 5 December 2012.

  The Town Council instructs the Education Committee and the Education Service, in consultation with school headteachers, to explore ways to increase efficiency in school cleaning.

• 1211350 – Merger of municipalities in the capital region

  A proposal from the Kópavogur Town Council, dated 7 November 2012, is presented, requesting a meeting with the mayors of Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær regarding the merger of these municipalities.

  Councillors from the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement do not see a basis for entering into such talks, as the town of Garðabær has already rejected them at a meeting of the Garðabær town council on 6 December. However, they emphasise that work should continue to strengthen the capital region in numerous areas within the Association of Capital Region Municipalities. The Town Council representatives of the Independence Party wish to record:“The Town Councillors of the Independence Party regret that this approach for talks was rejected without further consideration by the group of municipal representatives.“

• 1101215 – Straumsvík Stream, lease agreement

  A request from the Culture and Tourism Committee was presented to advertise for a tenant for Straumur, in accordance with item 3 of the committee's minutes from 27 November.

  Submitted.

• 1212101 – Capital Region Ski Area, Operation and Partnership Agreement

  A proposal from SSH, sent by email on 10 December 2012, regarding the operation of the ski areas in 2013, the formulation of an ownership policy and a new partnership agreement.

  The town council approves the proposed assumptions for the 2013 financial year and SSH's proposal for the cost-sharing. Hafnarfjörður's contribution is within the approved budget.

• 1212107 – Bláfjalla and Reykjanes Nature Reserve, Board

  A submission from SSH dated 6 December 2012 was presented, introducing the SSH board's resolution regarding the election to the board of the Folkvang. Also, the minutes of the SSH board meeting of 10 December, in which the matter is discussed.

  Submitted. $line$

Grants

• 1212057 – Mother's Allowance Committee in Hafnarfjörður, Christmas distribution 2012

  A request from the Mother's Allowance Committee of Hafnarfjörður, sent by email on 6 December 2012, is presented, requesting a grant for the 2012 Christmas distribution.

  The Town Council approves a grant of kr. 350,000 from the Town Council's grant-making budget, accounting code 21-815.

Minutes

• 1201182 – Sorpa bs, minutes 2012

  The minutes of the Sorpa board meeting of 26 November were presented.

  Presented for information.

• 1211019F – Harbour Board - 1418

  The minutes of the Harbour Board meeting of 27th January were presented.

  Presented for information.

• 1211018F – Committee on Culture and Tourism - 191

  The minutes of the Culture and Tourism Committee meeting of 27 November were presented.

  Presented for information.