⚠ Amended Agenda Notice
This agenda has been amended since the original posting.
Amendment History:
Original Agenda – Posted March 13, 2026:
- Original agenda items as first posted
First Amendment – Posted March 16, 2026 (Current Version):
- ADDED: Discussion – Discuss adding more potential unsafe items to next month's agenda
All other agenda items remain unchanged from the original posting.
Unsafe Building Department Members
| Name | Position | Party | Appointment Type | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Thiel | Chairman | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Rick Layman | Member | N/A | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Greg Parker | Member | I | Plan Commission Annual Appointment | 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: February 18, 2026
Active Unsafe
14616 Dewey Street – Frick
7704 W. 134th Court
13438 Hilltop
Letter sent July 1, 2025
13025 Tyler Street
Potential Unsafe
7204 W. 129th Lane
Letter sent July 1, 2025
13517 Dewey Street
Letter sent February 20, 2026
7110 W. 128th Avenue
Letter sent February 20, 2026
Under Permit / Demolition Orders
13333 Lemoore Street
14324 Edison – Town of Cedar Lake
13858 Butternut Street
13957 Fairbanks Street
Update Items
13713 Parrish Avenue – Diamond Peak Homes LLC
W 127th Lane – Town of Cedar Lake
Discussion
- Discuss adding more potential unsafe items to next month's agenda
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Unsafe Building Department Meeting: Wednesday, April 15, 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) 374-7400.