⚠ Amended Agenda Notice
This agenda has been amended since the original posting.
Amendment History:
Original Agenda – Posted July 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM:
- First Posting
First Amendment – Posted July 20, 2026 at 2:20 PM (Current Version):
- ADDED: New "Plan & BZA" section with a Letter of Credit pull-date item for Wicker Enterprise
- ADDED: Ordinance No. 1533 – Cedar Lake/Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462), under Ordinances & Resolutions
- CORRECTED: The Sewer System Development Charges ordinance is Ordinance No. 1532 (previously listed as No. 1533, which is now the Responsible Contractor Regulations ordinance above)
All other agenda items remain unchanged from the original posting.
Town Council Members
Ward Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas A. Recupito | President, Ward 3 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| 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 |
At-Large Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Thiel | Vice President, At Large | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Mary Joan Dickson | At Large | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Clerk-Treasurer – Elected
| Name | Title | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA | Clerk-Treasurer | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- John Gruszka – Police Chief
- Tim Kubiak – Director of Operations
- Nick Mager – Fire Chief
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
- Greg Wiesemann – Interim Parks Superintendent
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer
Call to Order
Roll Call
Presentation
Logan Geiger
Public Comment
(On agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes – April 7, 2026
- Claims: All Town Funds: $109,582.04; Wastewater Operating: $45,764.89; Water Utility: $24,146.08; Storm Water: $9,647.51; Payroll (07/16/2026): $295,730.61; June Remittances: $236,619.45
- Donations: In-kind donation of a computer won at the Cybersecurity Summit from Cliff Wroe
- Manual Journal Entries: June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
Ordinances & Resolutions
- Ordinance No. 1531 – Town Code Amendment – Council Affairs
- Ordinance No. 1532 – Amendment to Sewer System Development Charges (Amending Ordinance No. 1311) – First Reading
- Ordinance No. 1533 – Cedar Lake/Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462)
Plan & BZA
- Setting a pull date for Wicker Enterprise Performance Letter of Credit in the amount of $11,731.50, set to expire on August 7, 2026
New Business
- Memorandum of Understanding – Between Crown Point Fire and Cedar Lake Fire
- Approval of Property Sale – W. 127th Place to Sherryl Reeves
- 2026 Heart & Soul Match Funding Request ($2,000)
- Historical Association Request for Town Grant Planning Appointees
- Board of Safety Favorable Recommendation: Conditional Offers for Two Police Department Candidates
- Authorize the Clerk-Treasurer to Begin RFP Process for the Following Projects:
- 133rd Road Raise/Culvert Construction
- Cedar Lake Trail Project
- Direct Mr. Tim Kubiak to Place an Illuminated Stop Sign at 147th Ave Heading East Towards Cline Ave
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Director of Operations
- Police Department
- Fire Department
- Parks Department
Written Communication
- Building Department Report
Public Comment
Adjournment
Press Session
Next Meeting
Next Town Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to follow Redevelopment Commission Meeting at 6:30 PM
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 the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (219) 374-7000 at least 48 hours before the meeting.