Town of Cedar Lake
Town Council Meeting Packet
June 2, 2026

Claims Docket — June 2, 2026

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Ordinance No. 1523

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Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana

An Ordinance Amending the Town Board of Safety Power and Authority in Cedar Lake Town Code §34.182, Repealing All Town Ordinances and Town Code Sections and Provisions, or Parts Thereof, in Conflict Herewith, and All Matters Related Thereto.

WHEREAS, the Town Council, of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter, the "Town Council"), has reviewed the provisions of the Town Code, and specifically §34.182 pertaining to Powers and Duties of the Town Board of Safety; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has been informed and advised that Cedar Lake Town Code §34.182, adopted by establishment Ordinance No. 1353 establishes that the Board of Safety has certain specified Powers and Authority, under statutory authority of the Indiana Code; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has reviewed and examined the terms and provisions of said Town Code §34.180, as well as applicable provisions of the Indiana Code, and as a consequence, as determined it prudent to update said Town Code provisions for Powers and Authority of the Town Board of Safety and to amend such Board of Safety Powers and Authority rules, regulations, and provisions in accordance with said review analysis as aforesaid; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council, upon its discernment and review, and input of the Town Administrative Staff Department now concurs and agrees that it is appropriate, advisable, and in the best interests of the residents and citizens of the Town to amend Town Code §34.182 pertaining to the Powers and Authority of the Town Board of Safety hereafter.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION ONE: That Cedar Lake Town Code §34.182, entitled POWERS; AUTHORITY, of the Town Board of Safety Powers and Authority Town Code Section, be amended to read and provide hereafter as follows, namely:

§ 34.182. Powers; authority.

The Board of Safety shall have and possess all of the rights, power, and authority to the extent and in the manner provided a Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners by I.C. 36-8-9-1 et seq., I.C. 36-8-3-4, and as provided by any other State law or legal regulation or requirement, as the provisions are now in force and effect, or as such provisions may be hereafter amended, except that civilian radio operators and other non-sworn members of the Police and Fire Departments shall be appointed by the Chief of the respective Public Safety Department. The Board of Safety shall adopt rules and regulations concerning policies and procedures governing the hiring, firing, promotion and demotion of members and employees of the Police and Fire Departments. The appointment of employees shall be subject to approval by the Town Council. The rules and regulations of the Board of Safety are made a part of this Section, and the Board of Safety may amend said rules and regulations from time to time as it sees fit.

SECTION TWO: That all Town Code provisions of Town Code Section 34.182 not amended or replaced hereby are ratified and reaffirmed in all respects as amended to date.

SECTION THREE: If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect any other section, clause, provision, or portion of this Ordinance.

SECTION FOUR: That all existing Ordinances and Town Code provisions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Amending Ordinance, are hereby deemed null, void and of no legal effect, and are specifically repealed.

SECTION FIVE: That this Ordinance shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, from and after its passage and adoption by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, in conformance with applicable law.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS _____ DAY OF _____________, 2026, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA.

Resolution No. 1398

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Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana

A Resolution of the Cedar Lake Town Council Authorizing and Approving the Disposal of Town-Owned Real Estate Located at 7403 136th Lane in the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, and All Matters Related Thereto.

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter, the "Town Council"), has been informed and advised that the parcel of real property commonly known as 7403 136th Lane, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 (hereinafter, the "subject parcel"), is no longer of use by the Town, and is appropriate to be sold and/or disposed of; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana (hereinafter, the "Town") acquired the subject parcel from a Lake County Tax Sale via Tax Deed recorded August 22, 2019, under Recorder Number 2019 056968, and the period of redemption has expired; and

WHEREAS, the Town no longer has a need to continue to own or exercise control over the subject parcel; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the subject parcel is a parcel of real estate, which shape, size, and contours make it a less desirable and suitable parcel of real estate on which to build a compatible and suitable residential home within the requirements of the Town to construct same; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council now seeks to sell the subject parcel for consideration appropriate to the aforementioned parcel characteristics; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council has further determined that there is a low value to the subject parcel based upon the shape, size and contours of the subject parcel; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council acknowledges and agrees that the Town will comply with each applicable requirement of I.C. §36-1-11-1 et. seq. in disposing of the subject parcel upon the identification of a Party that mutually seeks to obtain and purchase said real estate.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION ONE: The Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, hereby authorizes and approves the Town Council President and Town Attorney to market and negotiate the sale of the subject parcel to an interested Party, with the disposal price consideration to be identified by the Town Council President in their most favorable valuation to the Town.

SECTION TWO: That the Town Council President and Town Attorney, respectively, shall execute and attest entry into any appropriate legal agreement or documentation for the sale of aforementioned the subject parcel as same is no longer of use to the Town of Cedar Lake.

SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall take effect, and be in full force and effect, from and after its passage and approval by the Town Council of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana, in conformance with applicable law.

ALL OF WHICH IS PASSED AND RESOLVED THIS _____ DAY OF _____________, 2026, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CEDAR LAKE, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA.

Peoples Bank — Letter of Credit Cover Letter

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June 16, 2026

Town Council
Town of Cedar Lake
7408 Constitution Avenue
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Peoples Bank, at the request of Henn Holdings LLC, has provided its Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. CL7758LC, which is attached hereto in the amount of One Million One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Four and 83/100 Dollars ($1,165,934.83), dated June 16, 2026 in your favor. This will certify that Gregory Bracco, SVP, Chief Business Banking Officer, is authorized to provide and execute the attached Credit, that the signature appearing on said Credit is authentic, and that the Bank has complied with all banking laws and requirements and other laws in connection with the issuance of such Credit.

Sincerely,

Todd Scheub
President

Attachment: Letter of Credit No. CL7758LC

Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. CL7758LC

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Peoples Bank — A Finward Company
Corporate Center, 9204 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN 46321
Tel: 219-836-4400 | ibankpeoples.com | Member FDIC

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Issuance. The Issuer hereby establishes, at the request of Applicant and for the account of the Applicant, in favor of the Beneficiary, this Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the Total Amount of:

$1,165,934.83

Note: The letter of credit number on the cover letter was redacted in the packet source. The number CL7758LC appears in the cover letter attachment reference and is used here accordingly.

CBBEL — Shades Phase 2 Subdivision Improvements, Pay Request No. 2

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May 27, 2026

Town Council
Town of Cedar Lake
7408 Constitution Avenue, P.O. Box 707
Cedar Lake, Indiana 46303

Attention: Jennifer Sandberg – Clerk-Treasurer

Subject: Shades Phase 2 Subdivision Improvements — Pay Request No. 2 (CBBEL Project No. 230324)

Dear Town Council Members:

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC (CBBEL) has reviewed Pay Request No. 2 in the amount of $251,493.57 submitted by Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc. dated 5/11/2026 and a revised copy received 5/27/2026. Based on the completed, measured, and observed work up to 5/1/2026, CBBEL recommends payment in the following amount:

Please find attached copies of Invoice No. 2 request from Rieth Riley and the Pay Estimate No. 2 Report from CBBEL. The partial waiver of lien from Rieth Riley and Ziese is also included with this letter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Gordon
Construction Engineer
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC

cc: Ben Eldridge – Town Manager; Monica Horta – Town Administrative Assistant; Tim Kubiak – Town Operations Director; Tyler Platusic – Rieth Riley PM; Rebecca Sassman – Rieth Riley PA

Rieth-Riley — Contractor's Invoice, Progress Estimate No. 002

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Sold To: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC, 214 South Main Street, Suite 201, Crown Point, IN 46307 — ATTN: Thomas Gordon

Progress Estimate No.: 002   |   Job Number: 3641752   |   Date: 5/1/2026   |   Period Covered: Through 4/1/2026   |   Terms: Net 30 Days

Job: Shades Subdivision Improvement

A service charge of 1½% per month (18% annual rate) will be made on all account balances not paid, according to the terms stated.

CBBEL Pay Estimate Report — Line-Item Detail

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Contractor: Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc.  |  Date: 5/27/2026 (from 3/25/26 to 5/1/2026)  |  Estimate No.: 2  |  Project: Shades PH 2 Subdivision Improvements  |  Project No.: 230324

* Items marked with an asterisk reflect unit price revisions per Change Order No. 1.

AIA Document G702 — Application and Certification for Payment

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To Owner: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC, 214 South Main Street, Suite 10, Crown Point, IN 46307

Project: Shades Subdivision — Phase 2  |  Application No.: 2  |  Period To: 4/1/2026

From Contractor: Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., 7500 W. 5th Ave., Gary, IN 46406

Project No.: 3641752  |  Invoice No.: 3641752 02  |  Contract For: Asphalt Paving and Other Site Related Work  |  Contract Date: 2/26/2025

The contractor certification was executed by Zachary Sassman, Assistant Secretary, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., on May 22, 2026, in the State of Indiana, County of Lake. The notary was Diana M. Buikema, Notary Public, Lake County, State of Indiana (Commission No. NP0695274, expires January 12, 2033).

AIA Document G703 — Continuation Sheet

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Application No.: 2  |  Period: 4/1/2026  |  Project Name: Shades Subdivision — Phase 2  |  RR Job No.: 3641752

The G703 Continuation Sheet presents the same line-item schedule of values as the CBBEL Pay Estimate Report above, showing work completed from previous applications, work completed this period, materials presently stored, total completed and stored to date, balance to finish, and variable retainage. Key summary figures are as follows:

The detailed line-item data for all 60 bid items is reproduced in the CBBEL Pay Estimate Report section above. The G703 line-item data matches the Pay Estimate Report figures.

Waiver of Lien to Date — Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.

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Waiver of Lien to Date

State of Indiana, County of Lake

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

WHEREAS the undersigned has been employed by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC to furnish Asphalt Paving and Other Site Related Work for the premises known as Shades Subdivision — Phase 2, 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN, of which Town of Cedar Lake is the owner.

The undersigned, for and in consideration of Two Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Fifty-Seven Cents ($251,493.57) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, does hereby waive and release any and all lien or claim of, or right to, lien, under the statutes of the State of Indiana, relating to mechanics' liens, with respect to and on said above-described premises, and the improvements thereon, and on the material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery furnished, and on the moneys, funds or other considerations due or to become due from the owner, on account of labor, services, material, fixtures, apparatus or machinery furnished to this date by the undersigned for the above-described premises.

Given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of May, 2026.

Signature: Zachary Sassman, Assistant Secretary, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.

Contractor's Affidavit

State of Indiana, County of Lake

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is Assistant Secretary of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., who is the contractor of the Asphalt Paving and Other Site Related Work on the building located at 7408 Constitution Ave, Cedar Lake, IN, owned by Town of Cedar Lake. That the total amount of the contract including extras is $1,609,346.73, on which payment of $5,544.96 was received prior to this payment. That all waivers are true, correct and genuine and delivered unconditionally and that there is no claim either legal or equitable to defeat the validity of said waivers.

Signed this 22nd day of May, 2026 by Zachary Sassman, Assistant Secretary.

Subscribed and sworn before me this 22nd day of May, 2026.
Diana M. Buikema, Notary Public, Resident of Lake County, Indiana.
Commission No. NP0695274 — My Commission Expires: January 12, 2033

Food Truck License Application

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Town of Cedar Lake — Town Manager's Office
7408 Constitution Ave., Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Email: mhorta@cedarlakein.gov  |  Tel: 219-374-7400 Ext. 1310
https://cedarlakein.gov

Fee Schedule

• One (1) Year License: $150
• After June 30th: $100
• Renewal: $150
• Daily Fee: $50

Fee Exempt: Religious Institutions, Schools, Nonprofits, Fraternal Organizations, Honorably Discharged Veterans

Applicant Information (Fields)

• Applicant Name
• Current Physical Address
• Telephone Number
• Email
• Date of Birth
• Additional Contact Name
• Additional Contact Phone Number
• Has this business previously had a Business License from the Town of Cedar Lake? (Yes / No — if Yes, list years)

Business Information (Fields)

• Business Name
• Tax ID
• Business Telephone
• Type of Products to Be Sold
• Business Physical Address
• Business Location
• Names of Municipalities or Government Units the Applicant Has Applied for a License Within the Past 12 Months
• Designation of Resident of Indiana as a Registered Agent for the Purposes of Receiving Notices From the Town of Cedar Lake
• Has the License been previously revoked? (Yes / No — if Yes, explanation)
• If Applicant Is Employed By or Represents a Firm, Limited Liability Company/Corporation: Must Provide Name and Current Physical Address of All Members of Firm/Company, or All Officers of Corporation.

Required Documentation Checklist

• All applicable permits required by Lake County Health Department or other agencies, food service establishment license, certified food handler certificate or alcoholic beverage catering license
• Proof of registration as a business with Indiana Secretary of State
• Proof of employer identification number
• Copy of vehicle registration
• Copy of valid driver's license or State ID
• Certificate of liability insurance naming Town of Cedar Lake as co-insured:
  • Personal Injury: $100,000.00 per occurrence and $300,000.00 in the aggregate
  • Property Damage: $25,000.00 per occurrence and $50,000.00 in the aggregate

Attached Items

• Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement
• Conduct Agreement
• Applicant Affidavit

Food Truck — Applicant Affidavit

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Town of Cedar Lake — Town Manager's Office
7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Email: mhorta@cedarlakein.gov  |  Tel: (219) 374-7400 Ext. 1310
https://cedarlakein.gov

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, having duly sworn, upon oath certifies that by signing this application that: (i) I am fully empowered and duly authorized by any and all necessary action or consent to execute and deliver this application and certification for and on behalf of the party for which I am signing; (ii) the party for which I am signing has full capacity, power, and authority to carry out and enter into the obligations required under the permit; (iii) this license has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered and constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of the party for which I am signing; and (iv) the party for which I am signing agrees to conform to the regulations of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County and the State of Indiana.

I hereby acknowledge and accept that this permit may be immediately revoked by the Town of Cedar Lake for the commission of any act, or for failing to act in a manner, that constitutes a violation of any applicable law of the Town of Cedar Lake, Lake County, and the State of Indiana.

Food Truck — Vendor Conduct Agreement

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Town of Cedar Lake — Town Manager's Office
7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Email: mhorta@cedarlakein.gov  |  Tel: (219) 374-7400 Ext. 1310
https://cedarlakein.gov

The Town of Cedar Lake Ordinance No. ______ provides basic regulations for the operation of all Mobile Food Vendors. This agreement establishes a standard of conduct for such operations. As a licensed Mobile Food Vendor, I understand that I cannot and will not conduct business in a manner that would violate any of the standards of conduct noted below:

• Mobile Food Vendor operators shall conduct themselves at all times in an orderly and lawful manner and shall not make or cause to be made any unreasonable noise, including noise of such volume as to be in violation of any applicable nuisance or noise ordinance.
• No Mobile Food Vendor unit may be permanently or temporarily affixed to any object including, but not limited to, buildings, trees, telephone poles, streetlight poles, traffic signal poles or fire hydrants.
• Each Mobile Food Vendor shall be limited to signage as allowed in the Town of Cedar Lake under Town Code §92.06 Sign Standards.
• No Mobile Food Vendor unit may make use of any public electrical outlet while in operation.
• Each Mobile Food Vendor shall protect against littering and shall have an adequate trash receptacle which shall be emptied sufficiently often to allow disposal of litter and waste by the public at any time.
  • Trash shall not be emptied into Town receptacles.
  • Liquid from the Mobile Food Vendor unit shall not be discharged on or in a Town sewer or drain or elsewhere on Town or private property without the express written permission of the property owner.
• Before leaving any location, the Mobile Food Vendor shall pick and remove all trash, including spilled products, within twenty (20) feet of the Mobile Food Vendor unit.
• No Mobile Food Vendor shall expose any pedestrian to any undue safety or health hazards, nor shall it be maintained so as to create a public nuisance.
• Mobile Food Vendors which utilize a grill or device that may result in a spark, flame or fire shall adhere to the following:
  • Be placed twenty (20) feet from any building or structure.
  • Provide a barrier between the grill or device and the general public.
  • The spark, flame, or fire shall not exceed twelve (12) inches in height.
  • A fire extinguisher shall be within reaching distance of the Mobile Food Vendor operator at all times.
• Mobile Food Vendor operators shall be required to obey the commands of law enforcement officer or fire officials with respect to the activity carried out, including where possible, the removal of the Mobile Food Vendor unit and cessation of sales.
• No Mobile Food Vendor unit shall be left unattended.
• No Mobile Food Vendor unit shall be left overnight on any Town property or road right-of-way.
• No Mobile Food Vendor shall provide or allow any dining area unless otherwise authorized by the Town of Cedar Lake.

Food Truck — Mobile Food Vendor Business License Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement

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The undersigned licensee ("Licensee"), in consideration of the issuance of a license by the Town of Cedar Lake, agrees to the following:

1. In exchange for the issuance of a license by the Town of Cedar Lake, Licensee releases, holds harmless, and forever indemnifies the Town of Cedar Lake and any and all Town employees, officers, and agents from any claim or claims which may arise out of any incident in any way related to Licensee's operation of a business that was licensed by the Town of Cedar Lake. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for personal injury, death, property damage, and/or any other type of harm or injury.
2. Licensee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Town of Cedar Lake and any and all Town employees, officers, and agents from and against any and all actions, costs, claims, suits, losses, expenses, and damages, including but not limited to attorney's fees and court costs, arising out of Licensee's operation of a business which has been licensed by the Town of Cedar Lake.
3. Licensee understands this release binds Licensee and Licensee's spouse, heirs, executors, partners, co-owners, and administrators.

Licensee acknowledges that he/she/they has read this release and understands all of its terms. Licensee signs this release voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.