Town of Cedar Lake Utility Board

Public Meeting Agenda

Date: January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Utility Board Members

Elected to a 4-Year Term:

Board Members

• Richard Thiel, At Large, President (R) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Robert H. Carnahan, Ward 1 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Julie Rivera, Ward 2 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Nicholas A. Recupito, Ward 3 (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026
• Chuck Becker, Ward 4 (R) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Greg Parker, Ward 5 (I) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Mary Joan Dickson, At Large (D) - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027

Town Officials

• Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA, Clerk-Treasurer - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Benjamin Eldridge, Town Manager
• David Austgen, Town Attorney

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order / Roll Call

Election of Officers

1. Utility Board President

Motion: ______________________ 1st ______________________ 2nd

Roll call vote:

• Carnahan: Yes ___ No ___
• Rivera: Yes ___ No ___
• Becker: Yes ___ No ___
• Dickson: Yes ___ No ___
• Recupito: Yes ___ No ___
• Parker: Yes ___ No ___
• Thiel: Yes ___ No ___
• Vote Tally: ___

2. Utility Board Vice President

Motion: ______________________ 1st ______________________ 2nd

Roll call vote:

• Carnahan: Yes ___ No ___
• Rivera: Yes ___ No ___
• Becker: Yes ___ No ___
• Dickson: Yes ___ No ___
• Recupito: Yes ___ No ___
• Parker: Yes ___ No ___
• Thiel: Yes ___ No ___
• Vote Tally: ___

New Business

1. Proposal for Geotechnical Engineering Exploration Services - WSSSI Sewer Improvement Project

Motion: ______________________ 1st ______________________ 2nd

Roll call vote:

• Carnahan: Yes ___ No ___
• Rivera: Yes ___ No ___
• Becker: Yes ___ No ___
• Dickson: Yes ___ No ___
• Recupito: Yes ___ No ___
• Parker: Yes ___ No ___
• Thiel: Yes ___ No ___
• Vote Tally: ___

Old Business

1. Y2024 Annual Calculation

• a. Reimbursement Calculation: $265,104
  • Capital project paid: $170,652.33
  • Outstanding Balance: $94,451.97
• b. Increased Monthly Estimated Charge: $105,550

Motion: ______________________ 1st ______________________ 2nd

Roll call vote:

• Carnahan: Yes ___ No ___
• Rivera: Yes ___ No ___
• Becker: Yes ___ No ___
• Dickson: Yes ___ No ___
• Recupito: Yes ___ No ___
• Parker: Yes ___ No ___
• Thiel: Yes ___ No ___
• Vote Tally: ___

Reports

1. Written Report

a. Fund Report - Clerk Treasurer

2. Consultant(s) and Staff Report(s)

a. Engineer

i. Sanitary Update - NIES

• a. West-Side Sewer Interceptor Phase 2
• b. West-Side Sewer Interceptor Phase 3

ii. Water Update - CBBEL

• a. System Wide Improvements Update

b. Director of Operations / Superintendent

i. Operation and Maintenance Report

c. Town Manager

d. Town Attorney

3. Update/Discussion

a. Sewer Rate Increase

4. JMOB Report

Public Comment

Adjournment

Next Meeting

Next Utility Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM

ADA Compliance 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.