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Philipsburg Cemetery District reports paid fees, staffing reduction and irrigation plans
Summary
Representatives of Philipsburg Cemetery District No. 1 told the commissioners they have paid outstanding state fees but are working to reconcile historical account balances; the district reduced staff from five to two and is pursuing irrigation system upgrades.
Representatives from the Philipsburg Cemetery District reported to commissioners that they have paid all outstanding fees owed to the Montana Local Government Services Bureau but continue to experience reconciliation problems between their records and historical state balances. The district asked for continued coordination with State staff to resolve reporting discrepancies; County staff offered assistance with reconciliation and future reports.
Operationally, the district said staffing was reduced from five employees to two and that current operations are being handled by employee John McDonald. The district is seeking quotes to upgrade aging water infrastructure and install a more efficient irrigation system similar to the local school’s system; commissioners encouraged the district to continue working with state and county resources to resolve accounting and operations issues.
