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The regular monthly meeting of the Elgin Town Council was held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Elgin Town Hall. All members of Council were present. The Invocation was given by Mayor Emmons and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Councilman Hanley. The first order of business was the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. During Public Forum, Kershaw County Chairman, Julian Burns, provided Council with updates for the following items: (1) currently two projects before Kershaw County Council regarding industry/economic development that look very promising and more information will be available in a few weeks, (2) there is a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 for the new Elgin Community Park, (3) the County is still addressing the need for Fire District Funding and are working with members of the Legislative Delegation regarding a possible bill that would assist with this issue and (4) the most recent COVID Update showed a higher number of cases in April 2021 in comparison to April 2020 and there are currently 38% of the county’s population that is completely vaccinated.. At this time, Council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda for the May 4, 2021 meeting. There were no Business License Applications for the month of April 2021, nor were there any Charity Permit Requests or Complaints for the month. If you or your organization wishes to hold a fundraising event in the Town of Elgin, please remember to check with Elgin Town Hall about completing a Charity Permit Request Form prior to the event taking place. Also, please remember to support the businesses in the Elgin Community and shop local. In Old Business, Council approved the Second Reading of an amendment to Business License Ordinance 43 that will extend the end of the 2021 business license tax year from December 31, 2021 to April 30, 2022. Going forward, the Elgin business license tax year shall begin on May 1st, each year and end on April 30th of the following year. This amendment will bring the town’s current business license tax into compliance with Act 176, the South Carolina Business License Tax Standardization Act. In New Business, Council approved the First Reading of Ordinance 241-2021/2022 Fiscal Budget and scheduled a workshop to review the data on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Council also agreed to discuss bidding out some accounting services for all Payroll Functions at a later time. Mayor Emmons informed Council of the recent resignation of Elgin Municipal Judge Michelle James due to her moving to a location near Lake Murray and the commute would be somewhat difficult with her schedule. The Town of Elgin will be accepting applications for the position through Friday, June 18, 2021. Chief Anders updated Council on his department’s recent participation in the Special Olympics activities at Blaney Elementary School and showed the shield that had been created by the students and presented to the department in appreciation of their involvement. The Elgin Police Department collected (10) bags of medication weighing (300) lbs. during the “Drug Take Back” event. Chief Anders also informed Council that Innovative Arms, a local business, has agreed to trade some old equipment for suppressors valued at an estimated $5,000.00. In Council Briefing, Councilman Ed Smith discussed the need for a sign ordinance in town to address the numerous yard signs that are being placed throughout the community. Councilwoman Sloan reminded everyone of the upcoming Planning and Zoning Meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Councilman Brad Hanley had no report. Councilman Paul Rizzo had no report. Mayor Emmons reminded Council of the following upcoming events: (1) Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce State of the County Meeting-Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 8:00 am and pre-registration

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Flashback to the 1990's at LEHS By: Liz Simon Staff Writer

Some of the headlines of the 90’s decade: George Bush's one term as president, Bill Clinton’s two terms as president, “Friends” and The Rachel haircut, Blockbuster rentals, Bomb threats/attacks, Blizzard of 1993, Desert Storm, and Y2K panic. Our cable news was broadcasted live from faraway places as Kuwait and Afghanistan. In 1990, I attended a Scholastic Press Association journalism conference, and I heard the first mention of the term “World Wide Web” -the internet. I could not imagine how much the technology of the internet would change our lives. 1989-1990 Hurricane Hugo damages to LEHS one million dollars. School day 7:50 to 3:10. Belle Simon, All-State cheerleader. Stacy Lugenbeel, AllState cheerleader. Chris Watkins, wrestling state championship. Charlie Pearson, wrestling state championship. Parking fee $5. Softball team, runner up state. ROTC recognized with honors. 1990-91 Pat Soloman new assistant principal Homecoming postponed due to flood tragedy from dam failure at Kendal Lake. Bag lunches popular. Desert Storm War. Teresa Dixon, All-State All-Star basketball scored over 1000 points. Chris Watkins, state wrestling championship. Tim Wash, wrestling coach. First year for golf team, Coach Bob Aldrich. Christy Burgess, state championship two-mile. 1991-92 Last year in old school building. Larry Patrick and Willie Mickle won River Rat Regatta. Seven class periods. Eddie Witt, athletic director. Chris Watkins, wrestling state championship. Lloyd Renfroe, wrestling state championship. New assistant principal, Agnes Slayman. First co-ed team in school history (soccer). Band, lower-state championship. Varsity baseball team wins state championship. Last class to graduate from old school. 1992-93 Creig Tyler new principal. New assistant principal Pat Solomon. New 11 million LEHS complete. Allison Browder, UCA cheerleader. School dedicated November 22. Parking space $20. Pay phones in courtyard. Academic Booster club gave $10 to all A students. 1993-94 950 plus students. No homecoming activities halftime due to heavy rains. Homecoming Queen Hillary Frederick crowned on auditorium stage. Early bird classes 7:00 AM (Teacher Cadet, Industrial Technology

Honors English). Jacob Reynolds, state championship wrestling. Calvin McRoy, new girls’ basketball coach. First team to play on new softball field. New literary magazine “The Door”. Varsity baseball team wins state championship. 1994-95 1012 students. 95 faculty "Legend of the Pitchfork" and the "Demon" brought back. Baseball team wins upper-state championship. Lunch $1.25 per day. Boys’ basketball conference championship. Kitty Beard named South Carolina Nurse of the year. 1995-96 25th year of the school. First year of block scheduling. (90-minute classes.) Early bird classes popular. Parent Switch Day. Ernie Hughes athletic director. Cheerleaders cheer at North-South game. LE awarded $2000 by WNOK for most spirited school in SC. Band lower state championship. Jamie Poston All-American in baseball. Quarterback Jay Smith set school record with a 96-yard pass to Troy Shepard. 1996-97 First year for Dog Roast. Varsity football team beats defeats Camden 35-17 first time. Cheerleaders cheered at Gator Bowl. The Loonies club organized. Prom held at school for first time. Largest freshman class in history. Learning styles global or analytical? Wrestling wins first state championship. Maurice Murphy set school rushing record. 1997-98 LE largest school in Kershaw County with 1145 opening day enrollment. Dr. Phil Cooke named assistant principal. Freshmen required to have 24 units. Parking $25. Ben Connell ranked second in nation in wrestling. Jeff Pearson state champion wrestling. Justin Gainey state champion wrestling. Ben Connell state champion wrestling. Wrestling state championship two in a row. Sara Watts All-Star cheerleader. Rhetta Simon All-Star cheerleader. Band third in state. 1998-99 1200 students. Mary Lostetter named 1999 South Carolina Teacher of the year. Lauren Pearson All-Star cheerleader. Rachel Bane AllStar cheerleader. Lindsey Hanley All-Star cheerleader. Ryan McLester state championship wrestling. Ben Connell third time state championship wrestling. Wrestling team wins state Championship third year in a row. Band wins Lower state championship. The theme of the ’99 yearbook “The Time Has Come” was true for home economics teacher Harriet Thomas (the last one of the original faculty) and I. We turned in our school keys and were presented with retirement gifts. Graduation was our last duty assignment. We were always teased by members of the Class of ‘99 that we would “graduate with them”, not retire. As the graduates tossed their caps in the air, our hearts soared with them. Please contact The Elgin News if you have any additional facts to add.

LEHS Senior Archer Awarded Scholarship from DNR

Gauge Morgan, senior at Lugoff-Elgin High School, recently received a $3000 scholarship from DNR. DNR’s National Archery in Schools Program recognized Morgan because he was the top shooting high school senior male in South Carolina during the state archery tournament. “Gauge has really excelled this year, so I felt like he would do well, but I was so excited to find out he won first place,” Summer Morgan, mom and archery coach, said. Gauge first started competing in the sport as an eighth grader and has been on the LE Archery team all four years of high school. “When I start something, I plan to see it through to the end,” Gauge said. “Archery stuck out to me because of the atmosphere and the archery community. It was something fun at first, but when I

realized the opportunities that were available through archery, I stuck with it.” Morgan has also volunteered with the archery team at Doby's Mill Elementary School the last four years and has worked at archery summer camps. He has shot in the state and national tournaments every year since starting high school with the exception of Nationals last year due to Covid. In his role as team captain, Gauge has mentored new archers on the team. This experience has allowed him to build friendships while helping other archers grow in the sport. “Archery has taught me a lot of life lessons that I plan to pass on to others and use in my own life,” Morgan said. “I would not be the person I am today without archery.”

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From the Chief 's Desk

With all the negative headlines in the news about Law Enforcement, I want to talk about something positive. Last week, while handling a call at a local business, an individual observed us as we helped and assisted a victim of assault. The bystander gained glimmer of hope after seeing that we were compassionate and professional. That same bystander then later reported that they too needed our assistance with an ongoing issue. They declared that they felt helpless, believ-

ing that Law Enforcement would not help. It was not until they witnessed Elgin Police Dept. take care of the victim and hold the defendant accountable, that they felt confident that we could and would help. If anyone needs help, no matter the issue, please report it to your local Law Enforcement agency. We at Elgin Police Dept. want to help.

Chief Alan Anders

Incident Reports

Assult Simple / Disorderly Conduct / Resisting Arrest: On 05/17/2021, around 1505 hours, Elgin Police Dept. was dispatched to Hwy Church Rd. Elgin, in reference to a fight. The Complainant stated that his stepdaughter's ex, Subject, had shoved him with his shoulder and attempted to strike him with a closed fist from behind. The subject had fled the scene when he learned that law enforcement had been called. Per the victim and per the stepdaughter, the subject showed up to their residence uninvited after disagreeing with a Facebook video posted by the stepdaughter, who witnessed the assault by Subject. Complainant wishes to prosecute Subject, verbal and written statements were given by Complainant and stepdaughter. Victim's form completed. 05/17/2021, around 1530 hours, Chief Anders attempted to call Subject in order to get his side of the story. No answer and was not able to leave a message. Trespass notice for Subject will be issued for the address on Hwy Church Rd. as requested by the home owners. Victim was notified of the arrest on 05/17/2021 at approx. 1800 hours. Telephone Calls - Obscene/Harrassing: On 05-19-2021 Complainant asked R/O to met her at Main St. address about some harassing text message and threats on FaceTime. R/O met with Complainant in the parking lot and she stated someone from her daughter's school was harassing her Daughter by calling her a whore,

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homewrecker, b!t$h, and the both of them got on SnapChat and were threatening to beat their a$$. R/O told Complainant to block all incoming texts from the phone numbers Subjects used on SnapChat. Complaint stated that a group of girls are going to fight Daughter tomorrow at school. R/O advised her the notify the school resource officer in the morning. Complainant stated that she does not know what phone number goes with what person. R/o asked her to bring in a copy of the SnapChat to the office in the morning. Missing Person (found): Officer responded to the incident location in reference to a call for service concerning a 3yoa male child who had beenmissing for approx. 15 minutes. Complainant/ Mother stated that she believed her son, walked from the home in search of her two older sons who were in the yard. Complainant stated that she had her back turned completing a task and when she turned around, the son was gone. She stated she searched the home and surrounding property for approx 15 minutes prior to reporting to police. RO did deploy the EPD Drone (DJI Mavic 2) in order to check the surrounding wooded areas for infrared signatures that would be consistent with the toddler. RO had the drone deployed for approx three minutes when Complainant came from the home with son in hand. Son was discovered still within the residence and had no appearance of bodily harm. Complainant stated that Son had hidden in a cabinet and did not answer at any point when she or her older sons attempted to lo-

cate him. RO landed and resecured the drone and cleared the scene without incident. Possession of Paraphernalia / Driving Under Suspension: Officer was running stationary radar on White Pond Road in the Town Limits of Elgin when I noticed a vehicle approaching me at a high rate of speed. My radar indicated the vehicle was running 50/35. I made a traffic stop on the vehicle and spoke with the driver Subject. I asked her for her driver's license and registration and she stated she left it at home. While speaking with her I could smell the strong odor of marijuana coming out of the car. She gave me an insurance card and I ran her name and date of birth through dispatch. Dispatch then told me that Subject's license was suspended. At this time I told her that her license was suspended and that she needed to call a ride. I then asked her if any marijuana was in the car and she said no. At this time I asked her to step out of the car and speak with me and she did. I asked her again if anything illegal was in the car and she said no. I then asked the two passengers to step out of the car and I patted them down for weapons and began searching the vehicle. When I looked in the glove compartment of the vehicle I found a plastic multi colored pipe used for smoking marijuana. I then issued Subject a citation for speeding, a citation for DUS and possession of drug paraphernalia ticket. I then released the vehicle to a licensed driver and cleared the scene.

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New Park In Elgin

Kershaw County’s first county-owned Elgin park officially opened to the public today. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, May 14th beginning at 2:00PM at the new Elgin Community Park located within The Wateree Executive Park off I-20’s Exit 87 and Whiting Way. South Carolina Senator Thomas McElveen and Kershaw County Councilman Ben Connell led the project with Senator McElveen being instrumental in securing a grant to fund the majority of this project. “Kershaw County has a special place in my heart and I am thrilled to work alongside Councilman Connell and Kershaw County Parks and Recreation to bring this project to life.” Councilman Connell went on to say “To bring the first county-owned park to the people Sena-

tor McElveen and I serve in Elgin is an absolute honor. Not only will families be able to enjoy this new feature of our community today, but for many generations to come.” The new park is adorned with a 2,535-foot walking trail, fishing pier, spillway boardwalk, and a picnic pavilion. “It’s a great day in Kershaw County when we celebrate the opening of community projects like this,” said Kershaw County Council Chairman Julian Burns. “We are proud of the partnership our community has with the state and look forward to working together on additional projects for Kershaw County in the future.” The Elgin Community Park is open every day during daylight hours only.

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Probate Workshop

The Kershaw County Probate Court will host a Probate Process Workshop on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of The Kershaw County Government Center, 515 Walnut Street, Camden, SC. The workshop will be led by Kershaw County Probate Judge Debbie Branham and is free and open to the public. The workshop is designed to help individuals who are currently probating an estate and for those who would like to know what to expect after the death of a loved one. Attendees of the workshop will receive an overview of the probate process including a review of all necessary probate forms. Space is limited and pre-registration is preferred. To inquire or register, all 803-425-1503 or email probatecourt@kershaw.sc.gov.

Book Signing

Books on Broad will host Anne Peden for a book signing on Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Anne is the co-author of the recently published Highway 25 in the Carolinas. Jim Scott partnered with Anne on the project. The event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Traveling US 25 through the Carolinas today is a much more pleasant experience than it was in the 1700s. Then, the road from the Tennessee Cherokee Towns to Augusta, Georgia, was a Cherokee trading path that followed a bison trace to the navigable port on the Savannah River. Drovers came from as far as Kentucky herding hogs, turkeys and mules. Low country South Carolinians traveled by stagecoach and wagon to the foothills and mountains, staying for months. The Augusta Road, Saluda Gap and Buncombe Turnpike beMAYOR'S DESK, Continued From Page 2 came the Dixie highway Carolina Division and is required, (2) Elgin Community Park Ribbon then US Route 25 by 1931. Authors Anne Peden Cutting-Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 and (3) and Jim Scott travel the trading path and concrete Kershaw County Clean Community Commission highway to explore this fascinating history. Spring Clean-Up-Saturday, May 15, 2021 from Anne Peden has always lived in southern 10:00-12:00. Attorney John Wells recommended Greenville County on property her great-grandthat Council contact its legislative representatives father purchased near the Augusta Road in 1872. to discuss any redistricting of precincts needed no An educator and avid historian, she also has been later than August 2021 as the Census Data will be blessed to drive trails and roads in all fifty states released during that time and this will be a topic and several foreign countries. Anne serves on the of discussion. Greenville County Historic Preservation ComAt this time, Council went into Executive Ses- mission and the boards of the Fork Shoals Hission to discuss a contractual matter/legal matter torical Society and the Piedmont Historic Presand when they returned, they informed those in ervation Society, and she writes National Register attendance that no further action was required. and State Historical Marker applications. With Our next regular scheduled meeting will be on service clubs, she helped author two Arcadia PubTuesday, June 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm. I encourage lishing photographic histories, Fork Shoals and everyone to try to attend our monthly meetings Piedmont. so you can stay informed and find ways to get inJim Scott runs a productive family farm near volved. And if you miss a meeting, check out our U.S. 25 in southern Greenville Country at Princwebsite at www.townofelginsc.com, where we list eton. His businesses have allowed him to become agendas, minutes from meetings and the calendar acquainted with almost everyone in the western of events. Just remember that when you are in- part of South Carolina. Jim learned local history formed, you are empowered. from his grandmother and has been continuing to Also, we now broadcast our monthly council study and share the stories for a lifetime. He is meetings live on the “Town of Elgin” Facebook a genealogist and historian, as well as an accomPage. If I can be of assistance, please feel free to plished hunter known for training and field trialcontact me by phone at 803-309-1385 or email ing English pointer bird dogs. He is a director of Melissa.emmons@townofelginsc.com. Greenville County Farm Bureau and chairman of the Fork Shoals Historical Society. Books on Broad is an independent book store and coffee shop located in downtown Camden and is open Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 6 pm, and Saturday 7:30 am – 4 pm. Shop from the website 24/7 at www.booksonbroad.com

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Camden Senior Named Boys and Girls Clubs "Youth of the Year" for South Carolina

Jy Nunley, a senior at Camden High School, was recently named Boys and Girls Clubs “Youth of the Year” for South Carolina. Jy has been a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs Jackson Teen Center since middle school. At Camden High School, Jy is both a Distinguished Honor Graduate and a member of the cheer squad. She will be attending Coker University in the fall with a full scholarship for both academics and athletics (acrobatics and tumbling). Mr. Brian Mayes, Director of the Jackson Teen Center, said, “Jy is extremely deserving of this recognition. It has been my joy and privilege to watch her grow as a person and as a true leader at the Teen Center. Jy has had to overcome a lot of obstacles in her life, and she has done so with grace and a strong sense of gratefulness for the people who have supported her along the way.” Jy will now compete to be the Boys and Girls Clubs Southeast Region “Youth of the Year.”

Matthews Name Chief Academic Officer for Kershaw County School District

The Kershaw County School Board has selected Kershaw County School District (KCSD) Secondary Education and Professional Development Director Dan Matthews to serve as its Chief Academic Officer. Matthews will follow Alisa Taylor who is retiring. “Mr. Matthews has a strong instructional career including leading two separate schools to Palmetto’s Finest, which is the highest academic award for a South Carolina K-12 public school,” said KCSD Superintendent Shane Robbins. “He has a proven track record and commitment to our students, staff and schools.” Matthews has served as the principal of Camden High School (CHS) and Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (LEMS), both of whom received the Palmetto’s Finest Award. He is the only South CaroDan Matthews lina principal to lead two schools in different divisions to this honor. While as principal of CHS, the school was awarded the Palmetto Silver Award for ACT improvement, and test scores were raised to the highest levels in the history of the school. Advanced Placement and honors offerings also were increased, and the CHS Hall of Fame was created under Matthews’ leadership. While he was principal of LEMS, the school was the first one in South Carolina to be recognized as a School to Watch and the first one to recertify with that designation. While he was its principal, LEMS received a Palmetto Gold Award and the Palmetto Silver Award for four consecutive years. Both CHS and LEMS underwent construction projects under his years as the schools’ principal. As the district’s secondary education and professional development director since Oct. of 2019, Matthews has overseen middle and high school programs and helped start the Kershaw County Virtual Academy. He supervised the creation of the pacing guides and benchmarks for all middle and high school programs and helped develop academic strategies during COVID 19. “I am ready to continue the strong work of our academic department and district,” Matthews said. “We will work together to build an exemplary instructional program that will focus on raising the achievement levels of all of our students. Our job is to make the Kershaw County School District among the best school districts in our state and in the Southeast.” Matthews has served as the President of the SC High School League and helped develop curriculum for the SC Department of Education. In 2008, he was selected as both the Kershaw County Principal of the Year and the Kershaw County Reading Principal of the Year. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Kershaw County, Boys and Girls Club of Kershaw County and the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Francis Marion University and a Master of Education degree from Winthrop University. May 28, 2021

Rain Barrel Workshop A rain barrel is used to capture excess water coming off your roof for reuse in lawn & gardening, car washing, window cleaning, etc. Rain barrels can provide both environmental and economic benefits for your home! • Rain barrels reduce pollution from stormwater runoff • Rain barrels help reduce erosion and the volume of runoff leaving your property. • Rain barrels also help cut down your monthly water bill! Outdoor water use can account for 58% of your total water usage in the summer months. Taking advantage of rainwater for lawn/garden and other outdoor needs can reduce the reliance on municipal water and reduce your monthly water bill. Come learn how to protect our streams and save money on your water bill! Rain barrels collect rainwater off your roof, which you can use to water your garden, wash your car and for any other outdoor use. Kershaw County and the Town of Elgin Stormwater Departments will be hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, June 12th from 9am to 11am at the pavilion at Potter Community Park at 2427 Main St, Elgin, SC. During the workshop, you will construct your own rain barrel to take home with you. All supplies and equipment will be included in the cost of registration. You must register and pay in advance to attend, and the deadline to register is Monday, June 7th. Space is limited. Please contact Addie Miller at (843) 9013799 or addison.miller@woodplc.com to register for the event or for more information. The cost of the event is $25 per rain barrel. Face coverings/ masks will be required during the workshop.

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The Carolina Cup was cancelled last year due to COVID19. Kershaw County was the first place in South Carolina to hurt the most from COVID-19. It was great seeing a “normal” event here again. The vast majority of guests enjoyed this outside event ...WITHOUT MASKS. This Cup went very well. It has really changed for the better over the years. I have worked about 20-25 Carolina Cups as a KCSO deputy, a Camden Police officer, a SLED agent, and your KCSO sheriff. I worked a lot of these Cups with Camden Police Chief Joe Floyd. We have seen a huge turn around with the Cup guests. It is more family friendly now. I remember days when we were arresting almost 100 people on that one day. We have seldom arrested more than 5-10 over the past few years since College Park was removed. People are now able to enjoy a nice event without all the horseplay (no pun intended). This was a very good year and hopefully a sign of future good years for the Carolina Cup. The Budweiser ClydesPhoto courtesy Camden PD Det. Mickey Sellers dales were also a special treat for everyone.

VFW, Blaney FD Support Firefighter

The VFW post 11079 paired up with Blaney Fire Department to support one if Elgin's heroes. Volunteer Fire fighter, Greg Beck under went an organ transplant in February 2021. The benefit in Potter Community Park was put on May 22 to help Greg with the expenses of the surgery and time off work. There was food, music, auctions, kids games and a dunk tank. Many thanks go out to those who helped with this event: Blaney Fire Fighters, Jeff Murphy, VFW post 11079 comrades and auxiliary, Mayor Emmons, Davis Disposal, and Punishers Motorcycle Club. Special thank you to the local community supporters who donated items for the auctions: Madness Motorcycle, Brown's Auto, EZ Package liquor store and VFW post 11079 & friends.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 6-1-80 of the S.C. Code of Laws, public notice is hereby given that Elgin Town Council will hold a public hearing on the municipal budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year:

June 1, 2021 6:00 p.m. Elgin Town Hall, 2469 Main Street

May 28, 2021

Current Fiscal Year Revenue $1,014,171

Projected Revenue $1,183,045

Percentage Change in Revenue 16.651433%

Current Fiscal Year Millage 27 mills

Current Fiscal Year Expenditures

Projected Expenditures

Percentage Change in Expenditures

Estimated Millage

$1,014,171

$1,183,045

16.651433%

27 mills

(Estimated Millage Equals $0 per $1000 of Assessed Property Value)

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