Town Council Members
Ward Members – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term |
|---|
| Robert H. Carnahan | Ward 1 | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera | Ward 2 | R | 01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026 |
| Nicholas A. Recupito | Ward 3, President | 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 |
|---|
| Mary Joan Dickson | At-Large | D | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
| Richard Thiel | At-Large, Vice President | R | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
Clerk-Treasurer – Elected
| Name | Position | Party | Term |
|---|
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA | Clerk-Treasurer | R | 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- Allen Sulski, Interim Police Chief
- Nick Mager, Fire Chief
- Tim Kubiak, Director of Town Operations
- David Austgen, Town Attorney
- Greg Weissemann, Park's Superintendent
Moment of Silence for 9/11
Public Hearing
- Opening Remarks
- Reading of Resolution No. 1403-Additional Appropriation
- Remonstrators
- Town Council Discussion
Presentation
- Cedar Lake Sidewalk Project
Public Comment (on agenda items only)
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes – June 2, 2026, and June 16, 2026
- Manual Journal Entries – August 1, 2026- August 31, 2026
- Donations – Public Works Community Outreach Recipient from Anytime Fitness $1,000
- All Town Funds: $284,064.25; Wastewater Operating: $44,691.61; Water Utility: $30,065.82; Storm Water: $10,154.22; Payroll: $397,370.95; August Remittances: $177,676.80
Ordinances & Resolutions
- Ordinance No. 1533
Cedar Lake/ Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462)- (Deferred from July 21, 2026, August 4, 2026, and August 18, 2026, September 1, 2026)
- Resolution No. 1404- A Transfer Resolution
New Business
- Board of Safety Favorable Recommendation to Approve the Conditional Offer of Employment for Erin Healy
- Amendment of Police Department Lexipol Policy 415 & 1107 to Include the Creation and Approval of Incentives for Lateral Transfers
- Engagement Agreement – 2026 General Obligation Bonds
- Approval of Scoring Committee
- The Friary – Request for an Additional 60 Days, Through November 15, 2026, to File Application
- Purchase agreement for Lot 15 & 16 Railside
- Storm Recovery: Weather head Assistance Program
- A motion to approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, which acknowledges the efforts of the Tree Board during the public Arbor Day celebration on April 24, 2026, and authorizes the Town Council President to sign it
Reports
- Town Council
- Town Attorney
- Clerk-Treasurer
- Director of Operations
- Police Department
- Fire Department
- Parks Department
Written Communication
- Building Department
- Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Next Meeting
- October 6, 2026 immediately following 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 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.
