Town Council Members
Elected to a 4-Year Term
| 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 | President, 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 |
| Mary Joan Dickson | Member, At Large | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Richard Thiel | Member, At Large | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA | Clerk-Treasurer | – | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Town Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer
Call to Order / Roll Call
Public Comment
(On agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Claims: All Town Funds: $148,077.05; Wastewater Operating: $107,775.40; Water Utility: $112,802.27; Storm Water: $13,069.59; Payroll (2/26/26, 2/27/26) $302,168.14
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Mary Joan Dickson
BZA & Plan
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Favorable recommendation from Plan Commission for M&L’s Adventure, LLC rezone from B-3 to B-2 of the property approval
2025-27 – M&L’s Adventure, LLC – Rezone, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan
Petitioner: Vis Law, 12632 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Owner: M&L’s Adventure, LLC c/o Vis Law, 12632 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Vicinity: 10715 W 133rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Parcel ID#: 45-15-28-126-017.000-014 and 45-15-28-126-023.000-014
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Rezone to PUD with the contingencies from Plan Commission’s special meeting, November 5, 2025
2025-11 – BSC Real Estate (Friary) – Rezone
Petitioner: Nathan Vis, Vis Law, 12632 Wicker Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN
Owner: BSC Real Estate LLC
Parcel ID#: 45-15-22-301-002.000-014
Vicinity: 12921 Parrish Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
A motion was made by Mr. Wilkening and seconded by Mr. Parker to send a conditional favorable recommendation to the Town Council for the conditional zoning change, not limited to, legals review of all documentation, engineering and staff concerns to meet the Developmental Standards in totality. Motion passed unanimously by roll-call vote.
Old Business
- Park Board recommendation to amend Ordinance No. 1449 – Park Superintendent Job Description (Deferred from 02/17/2026)
- Approval of Town Organizational Chart (Deferred from 02/17/2026)
Letters of Credit
- Centennial Estates Phase 1 – Maintenance Letter of Credit has expired on February 25, 2026. (Was approved by the Plan Commission on 1/21/2026 to allow to expire)
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Town Manager
Written Communication
Public Comment
Adjournment
Press Session
Next Meeting
Next Town Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to follow Utility Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
ADA Accessibility Notice
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