Town of Cedar Lake Town Council

Town Council Members

Ward Members – Elected

At-Large Members – Elected

Clerk-Treasurer – Elected

Staff

• Allen Sulski, Interim Police Chief
• Nick Mager, Fire Chief
• Tim Kubiak, Director of Town Operations
• Greg Wiesemann, Park's Superintendent
• David Austgen, Town Attorney

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Prayer

Call to Order

Roll Call

Presentation

• Patrol Commander Retirement, David E. Moake Jr.
• Logan's Love-Logan Speaks/ Project Lifesaver
• Cardiac Arrest Save Letter of Commendation and Indiana Department of Homeland Security Commendation
• Letter of Commendation for Exceptional Service

Public Hearing

1. Resolution No. 1405- Appropriation Reduction
   1. Review of Notice
   2. Opening Remarks
   3. Reading of Resolution No. 1405- Appropriation Reduction
   4. Remonstrators
   5. Town Council Discussion
   6. Town Council Decision

Public Comment

(On agenda items only) We ask that all comments be limited to 3 minutes per individual. Please keep your comments civil, constructive, and related to agenda items.

Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes – July 21, 2026
2. Donations – Police K9 Donations: MTI Service Center $100, Vis Law LLC $200, McFarland Homes $500, Kubal's Holiday Inc. $200, Wave Electric LTD $50, Sikma & Sons Plumbing $250, Reeves Fence $250, Olthof Homes LLC $200, Bunge & Co./Lake Shore True Value $150, Westend Development/Cedar Lake True Value $150, Joann Fouts $500
3. Donations – Logan's Love-Logan Speaks: $7500 to become your own Project Lifesaver Municipality
4. Manual Journal Entries – September 1, 2026-September 30, 2026
5. All Town Funds: $263,508.43; Wastewater Operating: $69,229.18; Water Utility: $34,662.25; Storm Water: $1,382.34; Payroll 10/08/26: $393,878.36; September Remittances: $205,903.60

Ordinances & Resolutions

1. Ordinance No. 1533
   Cedar Lake/ Town Responsible Contractor Regulations Amendatory Ordinance (Amending Ordinance No. 462)
   1. Deferred from July 21, 2026, August 4, 2026, August 18, 2026, September 1 and 15, 2026, October 6, 2026.
2. Ordinance No. 1534
   Y2027 Budget- 2nd reading
3. Ordinance No. 1535
   Town E-Bike Usage Regulations
4. Resolution No. 1406
   Fire Department Emergency Hire
5. Resolution No. 1407
   A Transfer Resolution
6. Resolution No. 1408
   Recognition of Cedar Lake Heart & Soul Initiative

BZA/Plan

1. Board of Zoning Favorable Recommendation
   Goodfellas - Motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Town Council on the request for a Special Use Variance to operate a restaurant serving alcohol and live music indoors, and outdoor dining including alcohol and live music, in a B-1 Zoning District, per the findings of fact and contingent upon the petitioner becoming the actual owner of the property, made by Mr. Burnham; seconded by Mr. Jackson.
2. Board of Zoning Favorable Recommendation
   Halo Pet Hospice - Motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Town Council to allow a Use Variance for a business to occupy a residentially zoned property in an R-2 Zoning District, per the findings of fact, made by Mr. Burnham; seconded by Mr. Reiling.
   1. Mr. Kiepura stated the action would be a recommendation to the Town Council, contingent upon the Plan Commission finding that there is access without violating anyone's property rights.

Old Business

1. Approval of Scoring Committee
   Deferred from the September 15, 2026, and October 6, 2026, meeting.

New Business

1. 2027 Approval of Boards and Commission Advertisement
2. Declaration of surplus police vehicles and request to trade in
3. Approval to Purchase Three (3) Black Ford Explorer Eco Vehicles
4. Conditional Offer of Employment: Nathan Young
5. Training Reimbursement Agreement - Justin Salas
6. Training Reimbursement Agreement- Jack Miedema
7. 2027 Hanover Township Contract
8. Favorable recommendation to Town Council for Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Replacement Proposal
9. Favorable recommendation to Town Council for Small Vehicle Replacement Proposal
10. Approval to extend walking path asphalt to the parking lot on Town grounds
11. Park's Department Lion's Shelter Improvements
12. Park's Department Gazebo Landscaping and Drainage Improvements
13. Sewer Elimination Agreement – 14511 Bryan Street Unit B
14. Cash Bond Release to Steiner Homes LTD in the amount of $12,000
15. Knights of Columbus request for Tourism funds-$2000
16. Municipal Advisor Agreement for 2026 Bonds
17. Approval of Amendment for Republic Services Contract

Reports

• Town Council
• Town Attorney
• Clerk-Treasurer
• Director of Operations
• Police Department
• Fire Department
• Parks Department

Written Communication

• Building Department

Public Comment

We ask that all comments be limited to 3 minutes per individual. Please keep your comments civil and constructive.

Adjournment

Press Session

Next Meeting

• Tuesday, November 17, 2026, to follow the Utility Board Meeting