The Town Council of Dune Acres adopted the newly codified Municipal Code at their meeting Tuesday.

Council members voted to suspend the rules and adopt the new code on the same night as the first reading. The votes were unanimously in favor of the suspension of the rules and for the adoption of the new municipal code. A few minor changes were made prior to adoption.

The council also adopted a resolution establishing a Construction Security Deposit Fund.

A CD of the town’s website, as well as a video on the history of the town are to be included in the Porter County Convention Recreation and Visitors Bureau’s ‘time capsule,’ which will be placed during the PCCRVC’s ceremony opening the new visitors center on Rt. 20. Residents with ideas of other things to be included should contact a town council member.

Listing of the town’s clubhouse on the National Register of Historic Places is anticipated. The announcement could come early in 2007.

If that designation is successful, the town will seek a $50,000 grant to help in the renovation of the building.

Tuesday, town engineer Irving Call was given authorization to replace a door in the building and to begin weatherization of the structure.

A building permit, previously approved by the Plan Commission, was approved by the town council for Krug Remodeling, for work at 6 Shore Drive.

The council is expected to discuss establishing a Rainy Day Fund at their December meeting.

Trick-or-Treat set

Dune Acres will join the towns of Porter and Burns Harbor with a Trick-or-Treat time of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31, Halloween Night. Chesterton’s Trick-or-Treat is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Louise and Tom Roberts will again chair a Toys for Kids Christmas gift drive. Gifts will be collected for children of all ages through November, with a deadline of Dec. 12. Gift distribution will be handled by the Duneland Exchange Club. Gifts may be dropped off at the gatehouse.

Information for this report was provided by Clerk-treasurer Beverly Hubbs and Deputy clerk-treasurer Sherry King.

Posted 10/19/2006