Town Council Members (Elected to 4-Year Term)
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas A. Recupito | President, Ward 3 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Richard Thiel | Vice President, At Large | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Robert H. Carnahan | Ward 1 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera | Ward 2 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Chuck Becker | Ward 4 | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Greg Parker | Ward 5 | I | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Mary Joan Dickson | At Large | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA - Clerk-Treasurer (01/01/2024-12/31/2027)
- Benjamin Eldridge - Town Manager
- David Austgen - Town Attorney
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer
Call to Order / Roll Call
Oath of Office: Firefighter/EMT Brandon Zimmerman
Public Comment (on agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Minutes: November 4, 2025
- Claims:
- All Town Funds: $271,600.53
- Wastewater Operating: $114,069.61
- Water Utility: $31,963.01
- Storm Water: $5,061.44
- Payroll (2/12/26): $435,527.28
- January Remittances: $292,687.18
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Douglas G. Machalk
- Manual Journal Entries: January 1, 2025 - January 30, 2025
Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 1387 - Grant Application and Management Policy
BZA/Plan
1. Favorable Recommendation from Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for Approval of Use Variance Petition
2025-44 - Serrano - Use Variance
- Owner/Petitioner:
- Luis E. Serrano, 1927 Spruce Cir., Munster, IN 46321
- Vicinity:
- 12644 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-20-229-019.000-014
BZA Action: A motion was made by Mr. Wilkening and seconded by Mr. Hunley to approve site plan waiver with condition that storage be business-related only (no boats, only business-related storage), and limited to 20 spaces, maintain the existing fence and tree line, and paving the entrance road to reduce mud issues. Motion passed 6-0
2. Acceptance of Performance Letter of Credit Renewal for Cedar View Properties
Amount: $14,047.00
Expires: February 15, 2027
3. Acceptance of Performance Letter of Credit Renewal for Summer Winds Unit 1
Amount: $244,187.85
Expires: June 23, 2026
New Business
1. Training Reimbursement Agreement - Firefighter/EMT Brandon Zimmerman
2. Stash Construction Refund Request
Amount: $120.00
Permit Number: 25-817 (issued October 23, 2025)
Property Address: 12708 Alexander St. Cedar Lake, IN 46303
3. Shades Subdivision Phase 2 Improvements Change Order #1
4. Shades Subdivision Phase 2 Improvements Pay Request No. 1
5. Waiver of Building Moratorium for a 2-Lot Subdivision
Lot #1
- Owner:
- Olga Franceschini & Marino D. Fernandez, 3150 N. Lakeshore Dr. #27F, Chicago, IL 60657
- Vicinity:
- 13132 Morse St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-23-401-004.000-043, 1.89 Acres
Lot #2
- Owner:
- Krzysztof & Malgorzata Pawlikowska Bies, 13932 Catherine Dr, Orland Park, IL 60462
- Vicinity:
- 7009 W 129th Pl, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Parcel ID:
- 45-15-23-401-007.000-043, 5.00 Acres
6. Park Board Recommendation to Amend Ordinance No. 1449 - Park Superintendent Job Description
7. Approval of Revised Town of Cedar Lake Organizational Chart
8. 120 Water - Cedar Lake Water Works EBR - 2026 Renewal
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Town Manager
- Director of Operations
- Police Department
- Fire Department
- Parks Department
Written Communication
- Building Department Report
- Christopher B. Burke Report
Public Comment
Adjournment
Press Session
Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to follow the Redevelopment Commission Meeting
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.