Municipal board
Municipal government 2021-2025
Minutes, 28.4.20258/2025
28.04.2025 17.00 - 19.40
Health center meeting room
Yes, checked and found to be in accordance with the meeting's procedure.
28.04.2025
Health center meeting room
29.04.2025
Anna Kiviholma
Office secretary
The legality and quorum of the meeting are established. The participants in the meeting are noted.
Sections 64 - 86 are approved for the agenda and any changes are noted on the agenda for the municipal government's information.
Additional list § 87 is approved.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Two minutes reviewers will be elected. In accordance with the agreed practice, the reviewers will be Kirsi Jytilä and Nina Niemenmaa. The minutes will be reviewed on April 28.4 and will be available for viewing on the municipality's information network.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
40.000 euros have been allocated for zoning in the current year's budget. At this stage, no investment money has been allocated for the development of the area for the planning years.
The technical director will present the matter at the meeting.
Attached is information on infrastructure costs and preliminary plans.
The technical committee will propose to the municipal board to continue the local plan project. The municipal board will discuss the matter and decide on further action.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
The municipal government decided to continue the town plan project.
The technical director presented the matter at the meeting. Left the meeting at 5:50 p.m.
Appendix 1 site plan, Appendix 2 zoning map
The municipal government decides that the deviation will be approved in accordance with the proposal of the technical committee. The construction must comply with the provisions and regulations of the current Wastewater Decree, fire regulations and other regulations set for construction. The deviation permit decision is valid for 1 year, during which time a building permit corresponding to the deviation permit must be initiated. The deviation permit decision must be attached to the building permit application.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Applicant, Pirkanmaa ELY, building inspector Raisa Karinsalo
At its meeting on 14 April 2025, Section 4 of the Kihniö Municipal Council decided to elect Acting Mayor Kristiina Mäkelä, Master of Public Administration, to the position of Mayor of Kihniö for the time being.
According to Section 42 of the Local Government Act, the municipality and the mayor must conclude a manager's agreement, which sets out the conditions for managing the municipality. The manager's agreement is approved by the municipal government. The purpose is to clarify the division of labour between the political leadership and the mayor and to agree on common rules of the game. The agreement usually includes matters relating to the conditions for performing the task, the evaluation of the work and the resolution of potential conflicts. The content of the manager's agreement is only regulated in general terms in the law, so that the municipalities can consider the content of the agreement themselves. The law also does not stipulate a deadline by which a management contract must be concluded upon taking up the position. However, it is justified that the preparation of the management contract begins already during the recruitment phase and the contract is approved when the employment relationship begins.
The approval of the management contract is discussed on the proposal of the chairman of the municipal board.
Appendix 3 Management Agreement
Proposal for a decision by the Chairman of the Municipal Board:
The municipal government approves the director's contract.
Kristiina Mäkelä (Administrative Procedure Act 28.1 Section 1)
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
The mayor left the meeting while the matter was being discussed and decided.
The municipality's multifunction devices' leasing period is ending in early autumn. There are a total of five devices in different units. The municipality is participating in Hansel's joint procurement of multifunction devices. The framework agreement allows for so-called mini-competitions among the bidders involved in the procurement agreement. A request for tender was sent to three suppliers for five devices, with different print speeds, an estimate of the annual number of copies and the possibility of secure printing. The selection criterion is the lowest price. We are also participating in Hansel's joint procurement for leasing services. The supplier of leasing services is CHG-Meridian. The machines are intended to be purchased under a 48-month leasing agreement.
The bids were submitted by Konica Minolta Business Solutions Finland Oy, Canon Oy and Tosihiba Tec Nordic Ab. Canon Oy had the cheapest bid.
| 48 kk | konica | Canon | Toshiba |
| Products | 32.516,00 | 17.857,00 | 19.575,00 |
| Operating costs | 14.290,08 | 15.932,00 | 20.525,00 |
| Renting | 3.147,55 | 1.728,92 | 1.895,40 |
| In total | 49.953,55 | 35.517,92 | 41.995,40 |
The value of the procurement for the 48-month procurement period is below the threshold for domestic procurement, but exceeds the office holder's procurement right of 20.000 euros.
More detailed calculations are included as supporting material.
Canon Oy is chosen as the supplier of multifunction devices for the municipality of Kihniö.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Providers
Municipal official xx has previously filed a complaint with the Regional State Administrative Agency for Western and Central Finland regarding the failure to publish the 2025 budget proposal on the municipality's website as an appendix to the agenda of the municipal board meeting on 2 December 2024. The Regional State Administrative Agency has issued a decision on the complaint on 9 January 2025 (LSSAVI/23632/2024). The decision has been sent to the Director of Finance and Administration of Kihniö Municipality for information.
The Regional State Administrative Agency for Western and Central Finland has received XX new administrative complaint regarding the same matter on 10 January 2025. According to the new complaint, the budget proposal has not been published on the municipality's website, nor as an appendix to the minutes of the municipal board meeting. The budget proposal has only been published as an appendix to the agenda of the municipal council meeting on 9 December 2024 on 5 December 2024.
An explanation is requested regarding the issues raised by the complainant in his/her writing, in particular the following:
- When will the municipal budget proposal be made public?
- Has the complainant made a request for documents regarding the budget proposal to the municipality? How has the request been processed?
The deadline for responding has been extended until May 2, 2025.
Attached is the statement 4, attached is the request for a statement.
The Kihniö Municipal Board issues the statement in Appendix 4.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Regional State Administrative Agency for Western and Central Finland
The municipal office has been closed for three or four weeks each year in July, when the entire staff has been on annual leave. Partial centralization of leave can ensure more efficient services at other times. No annual leave substitutes have been used at the municipal office.
The majority of staff have 38 working days of annual leave. In 2025, the municipal office could be closed for four weeks in July. In addition, it has been requested that annual leave be allocated to public holidays, in which case a complete closure would also be appropriate due to reduced staff resources.
The municipal government decides to keep the municipal office closed for annual holidays during the current year as follows:
2.5.2025
30.5.2025
7.7 - 3.8.2025
22.12.2025 - 6.1.2026
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Administrations
The mayor presents the financial situation at the meeting.
The municipal government notes the financial report for the period 1.1.- 31.3.2025
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
The mayor presents and provides information on current issues and events that are pending and in preparation.
The municipal government will hold the necessary discussion on the matter and take note of it.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Official decisions:
Municipal Mayor Section 13
Director of Finance and Administration §
Financial Manager §
Minutes of committees and divisions:
Education and Welfare Board 22.4.2025
§ 22 Legality and quorum of the meeting
§ 23 Selection of the minutes inspectors
§ 24 Competitive tendering for school transport 2025
§ 25 Distribution of grants for sports and youth activities 2025
§ 26 Well-being report 2024 and well-being plan 2025
§ 27 Library opening hours in summer 2025
§ 28 Application for research permit for doctoral dissertation research
§ 29 Budget implementation report 01.01. - 31.03.2025
§ 30 Notification and other matters
§ 31 Decisions of office holders
Technical Committee 23.4.2025
§ 38 Legality and quorum of the meeting
§ 39 Selection of the minutes inspectors
§ 40 Application for derogation, exceeding building rights
§ 41 Purchase of a lawnmower
§ 42 Amendment of the administrative regulations
§ 43 Planning of Sulkuejärvi
§ 44 Financial performance 1.1.2025 - 31.3.2025
§ 45 Current affairs
Audit Committee April 22.4.2025, XNUMX
Central Election Commission meetings 11.4., 13.4., 14.4., 16.4.2025
The municipal government takes note of the received minutes and decisions and decides not to exercise its right of withdrawal.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
According to Section 1 of the Pre-emption Act (5.8.1977/608), a municipality has a right of pre-emption in the sale of real estate located in the municipality in order to acquire land for community development and for recreational and conservation purposes. The right of pre-emption means the municipality's right to redeem the sold real estate for the purchase price agreed upon by the seller and the buyer. When using the pre-emption, the municipality takes the place of the buyer and acquires ownership of the area that is the subject of the sale under the terms of the deed of sale.
The municipality must also compensate the buyer for direct costs related to the transaction and pay interest on the costs in accordance with Section 3, Subsection 2 of the Interest Act (633/1982). According to Section 21 of the Pre-emption Act, the city government decides on the exercise of the pre-emption right. The decision must be made and the registration authority, i.e. the Land Survey, notified of it within three months of the certification of the transfer deed.
The decision must be given without delay as a demonstrable notification to the buyer and seller.
Attached material: property transfer list
Real estate transfer notices:
2 property transfer notices
The municipal government will take note of the property transfers and decide not to exercise its right of pre-emption.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Arrivals:
1. Police Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 1/2025
2. Municipal Central Election Board: Confirmation of the results of the municipal elections
3. Pirkanmaa Ely: Employment review March 2025, Kihniö unemployment rate 7,1
4. Western Pirkanmaa employment region: Employment review 3/2025
The notification matters are noted for information.
The municipal government decided at its meeting on April 2, 2025, § 73 to extend the application period for the position of technical director until April 22, 2025. Previous applicants will be considered.
The following submitted applications by the deadline:
Ankelo Kimmo, HVAC Engineer, Kivimäki Arto, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Laakkonen Tapio, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Latikka Jarmo, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Liukkonen Juha, Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Suhonen Pilvi, Master of Science in Energy and Marine Engineering, Väliharju Reijo, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and two applicants who do not want their names to be published.
Jaakko Rytilä withdrew his previous application.
The interview team selected the following applicants for interviews: Laakkonen Tapio, Väliharju Reijo, Törmä Taisto and Rytkönen Annaleena. The interviews were held on April 25, 2025.
According to Section 50 of the Municipal Administrative Regulations, "the municipal government shall decide ... on the selection of the technical director."
According to Section 125 of the Constitution, the general criteria for appointment to public office are skill, ability and proven civic virtue. When filling a position, the provisions of the Equality Act and the prohibition of discrimination in Section 12 of the Act on the Security of Employment of Municipal Officials Act are taken into account.
According to Section 7 of the Act on Municipal Officials (304/2003), the appointment is conditional until the person selected has presented an approved certificate of health to the employer. A six (6) month probationary period is used for appointment.
The municipal board decides to elect Reijo Väliharju, M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, to the position of Technical Director of the Municipality of Kihniö.
Of the applicants, Reijo Väliharju has been found to have the best qualifications to successfully perform the official duties. The decision is based on an overall assessment that takes into account eligibility criteria, education, work experience, interview and general criteria for appointment of civil servants.
When filling a position, the provisions of the Equality Act and the prohibition of discrimination in Section 12 of the Act on Employment Security for Municipal Officials Act, as well as the general appointment criteria for public positions laid down in the Constitution, are taken into account.
The election to the office is conditional until the person elected has presented an acceptable certificate of health no later than 30 days after being informed of the election decision. The office is subject to a probationary period of six (6) months.
The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.
Applicants