Town of Cedar Lake Utility Board

Utility Board Public Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2026 – To Follow RDC Special Meeting
7408 Constitution Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303 – Town Hall Meeting Room

Utility Board Members

Ward Members – Elected

Name Position Party Term Start Term Expires
Robert H. Carnahan Member, Ward 1 R 01/01/2023 12/31/2026
Julie Rivera Member, Ward 2 R 01/01/2023 12/31/2026
Nicholas A. Recupito Member, Ward 3 R 01/01/2023 12/31/2026
Chuck Becker Member, Ward 4 R 01/01/2024 12/31/2027
Greg Parker Member, Ward 5 I 01/01/2024 12/31/2027

At-Large Members – Elected

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

Clerk-Treasurer – Elected

Name Title Term Start Term Expires
Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA Clerk-Treasurer 01/01/2024 12/31/2027

Staff

Pledge of Allegiance

Call to Order / Roll Call

  1. Minutes: February 17, 2026; March 17, 2026; April 21, 2026

New Business

  1. Introduction to Sewer System Development Charge
  2. West Side Sewer Interceptor Project 2 – Pay Request No. 5
  3. Reichelt Plumbing Final Invoices – Lift Station #3 Morse Street Force Main
    Total amount: $185,200.00

Reports

  1. Written Report
    1. Fund Report – Clerk-Treasurer
  2. Consultant(s) & Staff Report(s)
    1. Engineer
      1. Sanitary Update – NIES
        1. West-Side Sewer Interceptor Phase 2
        2. West-Side Sewer Interceptor Phase 3
      2. Water Update – CBBEL
        1. System Wide Improvements Update
    2. Director of Operations / Superintendent
      1. Operation & Maintenance Report
    3. Town Manager
    4. Town Attorney
  3. Update/Discussion
  4. JMOB Report

Public Comment

Adjournment

Next Meeting

Next Utility Board Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 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 the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (219) 374-7000 at least 48 hours before the meeting.