Board of Safety Members
Appointed by the Town Council of Cedar Lake
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Stick | Chairman | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
| Larry Nagy | Vice-Chairman | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
| Lester Kaper | Member | R | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2028 |
| Barbara Littles | Member | R | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
| David Villalobos | Member | D | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff and Liaisons
- John Gruszka - Police Chief
- Carl Brittingham - Deputy Police Chief
- Nick Mager - Fire Chief
- David Austgen - Town Attorney
- Ben Eldridge - Town Manager
- Robert Carnahan - Town Council Liaison
- Chuck Becker - Town Council Liaison
- Mary Joan Dickson - Town Council Liaison
- Cheryl Hajduk - Recording Secretary
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Please state your name and address for the record
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes for January 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service)
2. VIPS
- a. January 2026 Report
Police Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Staffing
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Update
- Other
Fire Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Staffing
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Updates
- Other
Other
- Town Council Liaison(s) Report
- Other
Public Comment
Please state your name and address for the record
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Board of Safety Meeting: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
The Town of Cedar Lake is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, please contact the Cedar Lake Town Hall at (219) 374-7400.