Town of Cedar Lake
Utility Board
Public Meeting Minutes

Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence

Roll Call

Consent Agenda

1. Minutes: May 19, 2026

   A motion to approve was made by Chuck Becker; seconded by Julie Rivera.

   Vote on Approval of May 19, 2026 Minutes

   Member	Vote
   Carnahan	Yes
   Rivera	Yes
   Recupito	Yes
   Becker	Yes
   Parker	Yes
   Dickson	Yes
   Thiel	Yes

   Motion carries, 7–0.

Reports

1. Written Report

a. Fund Report

Clerk-Treasurer Sandberg reported the cash and expenditure reports were previously sent out.

2. Consultants & Staff Reports

a. Engineer

i. Sanitary Update – NIES

Mr. Simstad reported Project 2 of the West Side Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, substantial completion is expected in four to six weeks. Restoration and testing will follow that. They will submit the testing reports to IDEM as required as part of the construction permit. Design for Project 3 is 90% complete. He stated he spoke with Rich about a week ago. The IDEM report will be prepared for Rich's signature within the next couple of weeks. They expect a two-to-three-week turnaround on that. That permit will be good for one year. They are coordinating with Tim and Tony from sewer regarding the connections for the future, looking at the area directly northeast of 155th and Parrish, to provide them with a sewer line so they do not need a lift station for their project. That would potentially continue out to Parrish and give the option to continue west of Parrish. Near the railroad tracks they still have about five feet of cover in the area. They are looking at how to maximize capture by gravity and avoid the numerous lift stations going forward for any development that may or may not occur.

ii. Water Update – CBBEL

Mr. Baldwin reported the design for the west side new well facility is in progress. They are working with the water department and Mr. Kubiak on design parameters. They have a meeting this week to discuss some of those design features. Mr. Thiel asked if he had a chance to go through the whole report with the results. Mr. Baldwin stated it was looking prosperous. Mr. Thiel stated yes it did.

b. Director of Operations

Mr. Kubiak reported there was a power outage during the storm and flood. Brought to light, the one thing they have been kicking around is a generator at Lift Station #3 by True Value. They will be getting quotes. They have portable generators, but when significant storms and rain happen, they are spread thin. Thankfully, the power outage did not last long. By the time they got generators, not even an hour, Lift Station #3 came back on. It was enlightening.

Mr. Carnahan stated he told him they got two feet of water outside of this building. The Planning Department was flooded. Fans were brought in. Mr. Carnahan stated they have a generator out there that covers that area because it was the old Police Department. He believes they need a generator for this side of the building too. They had to shut down because they had no power. He received a call from the Sandbar as they got flooded. They asked about submitting bills to the Town. Mr. Carnahan directed them to their insurance. Mr. Kubiak stated they got a lot of water — there was eight inches of water against the front of the building. It happened again Saturday night. The building flooded again due to drains being full; the pipe could not take water fast enough. Mr. Carnahan continued to discuss flooding.

c. Town Attorney

No report.

3. Update/Discussion

None.

4. JMOB Report

No report. Mrs. Dickson asked about scheduling a JMOB meeting. Mr. Thiel stated they are going to have a meeting with Sue and David on Wednesday at 3:30 PM to discuss the request from them as far as the capacity issues, and to discuss how they go about doing that. Mr. Carnahan stated he gave Neil the April report from wastewater.

Public Comment

None.

Adjournment

President Thiel adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:01 PM.