⚠ Amended Agenda Notice
This agenda has been amended since the original posting.
Amendment History:
Original Agenda
- First Posting
First Amendment – Posted August 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM (Current Version):
- ADDED: Presentation item now specifies the retirement recognition is for Patrol Commander Thomas J. Kidd
- REMOVED: Consent Agenda item "Approval of Minutes – April 21, 2026" (remaining items renumbered)
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
- Nick Mager – Fire Chief
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer
Roll Call
Presentation
- Cedar Lake Police Department Retirement Recognition for Patrol Commander Thomas J. Kidd
- Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3840 Duck Pluck benefiting Special Olympics Indiana Lake County
Public Comment
(On agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Michael Rice Lawsuit
- Claims: All Town Funds: $256,540.53; Wastewater Operating: $52,235.21; Water Utility: $18,125.45; Storm Water: $102,034.07; Payroll (07/30/2026): $280,168.53
Ordinances & Resolutions
- Ordinance No. 1532 – Amendment to Sewer System Development Charges (Amending Ordinance No. 1311) (First reading was on July 21, 2026)
- Ordinance No. 1533 – Cedar Lake/Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462) (Deferred from July 21, 2026)
BZA / Plan
- Acceptance of Maintenance Letter of Credit for Beacon Pointe units 6 & 7 (combined) in the amount of $177,362.83 to expire on July 27, 2029
- Acceptance of Maintenance Letter of Credit Extension for Birchwood Farms units 1-3, and 5 to expire on November 16, 2026
- Acceptance of Maintenance Cash Bond for Wicker Enterprise in the amount of $2,133.00
- Acceptance of Maintenance Letter of Credit for Cedar Lake Storage LLC in the amount of $1,714.00 to expire on August 1, 2029
New Business
- Park Board Appointment
- Permission to utilize the Beach for KOC Marian Council 3840 Duck Pluck benefiting Special Olympics Indiana Lake County on October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Shades Phase 2 Pay Request No. 3
- Shades Phase 2 Pay Request No. 4
- Direction to advertise for the Town Manager position from August 5, 2026 until Friday, September 18, 2026
- Memorandum of Understanding between Crown Point Firefighter Association and the Town of Cedar Lake Fire Department
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Town Manager
Written Communication
Public Comment
Adjournment
Press Session
Next Meeting
Next Town Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to follow Utility Board 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.