⚠ Meeting Cancelled
This meeting was cancelled due to a weather event and has been rescheduled to August 24, 2026. Please see the August 24, 2026 Board of Safety Meeting Agenda for the rescheduled meeting.
Board of Safety Members
| Name | Position | Party | Appointment Type | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Stick | Chairman | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
| Larry Nagy | Vice Chairman | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
| Barbara Littles | Member | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
| David Villalobos | Member | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
| Lester Kaper | Member | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- John Gruszka – Police Chief
- Carl Brittingham – Deputy Police Chief
- Nick Mager – Fire Chief
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
- Cheryl Hajduk – Recording Secretary
Town Council Liaisons
- Robert Carnahan
- Chuck Becker
- Mary Joan Dickson
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Please state your name and address for the record.
Approval of Minutes
- June 29, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
- July 8, 2026 Work Session
- July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
VIPs
- July 2026 Report
Police Department
- Communications
- Thank you
- Staffing
- Vacancy Update
- Special Assignment Vacancy Update
- Promotions Update: Patrol Commander, Sergeant(s), Corporal(s)
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Updates
- Other
Fire Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Updates
- Other
Other
- Town Council Liaison(s) Report
- Other
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Board of Safety Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 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 the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (219) 374-7000 at least 48 hours before the meeting.