Utility Board Members (Elected to 4-Year Term)
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Thiel | President, At Large | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Mary Joan Dickson | Vice President, At Large | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Robert H. Carnahan | Ward 1 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera | Ward 2 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Nicholas A. Recupito | Ward 3 | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| Chuck Becker | Ward 4 | R | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Greg Parker | Ward 5 | I | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA - Clerk-Treasurer (01/01/2024-12/31/2027)
- Benjamin Eldridge - Town Manager
- David Austgen - Town Attorney
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order / Roll Call
Consent Agenda
1. Minutes: November 18, 2025
New Business
1. 120 Water - Cedar Lake Water Works EBR - 2026 Renewal
Reports
1. Written Report
- a. Fund Report - Clerk Treasurer
2. Consultant(s) & 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 & 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, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 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.