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 |
| Greg Parker | Member | I | Plan Commission Annual Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Rick Layman | Member | N/A | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Ryan Deutmeyer – Town Attorney
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
- Tony Gatto – Building Inspector
- Cheryl Hajduk – Recording Secretary
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
June 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
Active Unsafe
1. 7204 W. 129th Lane
2. 7110 W. 128th Avenue
3. 14616 Dewey Street
4. 13438 Hilltop
5. 13517 Dewey Street
6. 7409 W. 140th Place
Potential Unsafe
1. 14523 Colfax Place
Letter sent April 13, 2026
2. 13040 Polk Street
Motion of June 17, 2026 was to defer for 30 days and for the inspector to conduct an inspection
3. 7417 W. 134th Court
Letter sent April 13, 2026
4. 12912 Hilltop
Letter sent June 30, 2026
Under Permit / Demolition Orders
1. 14324 Edison – Town of Cedar Lake
2. 13025 Tyler Street
Update Items
1. 13713 Parrish Avenue – Diamond Peak Homes LLC
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Unsafe Building Department Meeting: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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