⚠ Amended Agenda Notice
This agenda has been amended since the original posting.
Amendment History:
Original Agenda – First Posting:
- Consent Agenda, Reports, Written Communication, Public Comment, Adjournment, Press Session, and Next Meeting
First Amendment – Posted May 30, 2026 at 8:52 AM (Current Version):
- ADDED: School Board Liaison Comment section
All other agenda items remain unchanged from the original posting.
Redevelopment Commission Members
Ward Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert H. Carnahan | Member, Ward 1 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera | Member, Ward 2 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Nicholas A. Recupito | Member, Ward 3 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Chuck Becker | Member, Ward 4 | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Greg Parker | Vice President, Ward 5 | I | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
At-Large Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Thiel | President, At Large | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Mary Joan Dickson | Member, At Large | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Clerk-Treasurer – Elected
| Name | Title | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA | Clerk-Treasurer | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
Liaisons
- Tracey Haskell – Hanover Community School Corporation Liaison
- David Warne – Crown Point School Corporation Liaison
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes – April 7, 2026
- Claims: Fund #404: $1,674.37; Fund #804: $25,718.50
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Town Manager
School Board Liaison Comment
Written Communication
Public Comment
Adjournment
Press Session
Next Meeting
Next Redevelopment Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30 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.