Unsafe Building Department Members
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Thiel | Chairman | R | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Rick Layman | Member | N/A | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Greg Parker | Member | D | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Ben Eldridge - Town Manager
- Ryan Deutmeyer - Town Attorney
- David Austgen - Town Attorney
- Tony Gatto - Building Inspector
- Cheryl Hajduk - Recording Secretary
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Minutes: January 21, 2026
Active Unsafe Properties
1. 7704 W. 134th Court
2. 13957 Fairbanks Street
3. 13438 Hilltop
Letter sent: July 1, 2025
Potential Unsafe Properties
1. 7204 W. 129th Lane
Letter sent: July 1, 2025
2. 13858 Butternut Street
Letter sent: January 9, 2026
Under Permit / Demolition Orders
- 13333 Lemoore Street
- 14324 Edison – Town of Cedar Lake
- 8623 W. 131st Place
Update Items
- 13713 Parrish Avenue – Diamond Peak Homes LLC
- 7020 W 139th Place – Land Bank Builders & Associates, Inc. (Formerly INACQ)
- W 127th Lane – Town of Cedar Lake
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Unsafe Building Department Meeting: March 18, 2026 at 5:30 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 accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, please contact the Cedar Lake Town Hall at (219) 374-7000.