Town of Cedar Lake Town Council

Town Council Meeting Agenda

Date: January 20, 2026 to follow Utility Board 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) - 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), Vice President - 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

Oath of Office: Firefighter/EMT Julian Childress

Public Comment

(on agenda items only)

Consent Agenda

1. Claims: All Town Funds: $2,244,664.69; Wastewater Operating: $73,395.21; Water Utility: $85,140.75; Storm Water: $171,986.02; Payroll (1/15/26): $303,341.68; December Remittances: $282,230.52
2. Donations:
   • Head Games Salon - In-Kind Donation of 2,300 Dum Dum Lollipops to PD Trunk or Treat
   • Marilyn Dema - $100 Donation to K9
   • Barbara Selenik - $200 Donation to K9
3. Manual Journal Entries: December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
4. Clerk-Treasurer Year End Report:
   • Cancellation of Old Outstanding Warrants
   • Forwarding Encumbrances
   • EMS Collections Transfer from General Fund: $85,939.94
5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Tim Kubiak
6. Tag Days (Solicitation Day activity):
   • Cedar Lake Youth Baseball - 04/18/2026
   • Amvets Post 15 - 05/02/2026
   • Cedar Lake Lion's Club - 08/15/2026

Ordinances and Resolutions

1. Resolution No. 1385 - Temporary Loan 2017 ABC Bonds
2. Resolution No. 1386 - Temporary Loan 2022 AB Bonds

New Business

1. Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic Training Reimbursement Agreement for Julian Childress
2. Shades AA-AB Final Pay Request #2
3. Y2026 Town Attorney Agreement
4. Y2026 NIES Engineering Agreement
5. Appoint Liaison for Community Heart and Soul
6. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee List Approval (Deferred from January 6, 2026 meeting)
7. Revised dates for the Town of Cedar Lake 2026 Meeting Schedule (RDC, Town Council, and Board of Safety)
8. Park Board request for consideration to expand the community garden on Town grounds
9. Knights of Columbus request for $2000 of the Y2026 tourism funds

Reports

1. Town Council
2. Town Attorney
3. Clerk-Treasurer
4. Town Manager
5. Director of Operations
6. Police Department
7. Fire Department
8. Parks Department

Written Communication

1. Building Department Report
2. Christopher B. Burke Report

Public Comment

Adjournment

Press Session

Next Meeting

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 to follow the Redevelopment Commission Meeting.

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.