Town of Cedar Lake Town Council

Town Council Meeting Agenda

Date: January 6, 2026 - To Follow Redevelopment Commission Meeting

Town Council Members

Elected to a 4-Year Term:

Ward Representatives

• Robert H. Carnahan, Ward 1 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Julie Rivera, Ward 2 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Nicholas A. Recupito, Ward 3 (R), President - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Chuck Becker, Ward 4 (R) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Greg Parker, Ward 5 (I), Vice President - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

At-Large Representatives

• Mary Joan Dickson, At Large (D) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Richard Thiel, At Large (R) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

Town Officials

• Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA, Clerk-Treasurer - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Benjamin Eldridge, Town Manager
• David Austgen, Town Attorney

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Prayer

Call to Order / Roll Call

Proclamation: Cedar Lake Fire Department

Election of Officers

1. Town Council President: __________________________________________
2. Town Council Vice President: __________________________________________

Public Comment

(on agenda items only)

Consent Agenda

1. Claims: All Town Funds: $66,998.94; Wastewater Operating: $462,751.19; Water Utility: $9,864.94; Storm Water: $9,674.09; Payroll (12/18/25, 12/31/25, 01/02/26) $765,575.20

Ordinances and Resolutions

1. Resolution No. 1384 - Y2026 Farmer's Market Agreement

New Business

1. Town Council Appointees

Liaisons:

• Plan Commission (3): __________________________________________
• Board of Safety Commission (2): __________________________________________
• Park Board (1): __________________________________________
• Unsafe Building (1): __________________________________________
• Stormwater Management Board (1): __________________________________________
• Joint Management Oversight Board - JMOB (2): __________________________________________
• Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission (1): __________________________________________
• Lake County Solid Waste District (1): __________________________________________
• Lake County Community Services (1): __________________________________________

2. CBBEL Y2026 Professional Services Agreement

3. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee List Approval

4. Consideration of EV Vehicle for the Cedar Lake Police Department

Reports

1. Town Council
2. Town Attorney
3. Clerk-Treasurer
4. Town Manager

Written Communication

Public Comment

Adjournment

Press Session

Next Meeting

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 20, 2025 to follow Utility Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

ADA Compliance 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.