The town board spent an extended portion of the meeting on an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) with the city of Middletown that would provide water and sewer service to a Goshen commercial corridor. Supervisor Petro and multiple board members reviewed terms, technical limits and financial obligations.

Key technical and financial details discussed include the example combined rate of $10.66 per 1,000 gallons for water plus $7.60 per 1,000 gallons for sewer ($18.26/1,000), a contract usage clause tied to delivering 160,000 gallons in 12 months, and Middletown’s stated allocation in the draft agreement (approximately 360,000 gallons). Board members repeatedly emphasized the town must maintain backup water sources and evaluate the cost of extending mains (estimates discussed ranged from roughly $750,000 to several million depending on route and pipe sizing).

Several members questioned whether infrastructure previously installed by private developers (referred to on the record as "Amy's") should be reimbursed or dedicated to the town; multiple council members asked the town attorney to research whether Middletown will permit connection to assets the town does not own. The board also debated whether to acquire a small state‑owned sewer treatment plant (about 60,000 gpd) or rely on Middletown; members requested a cost analysis for upgrading plant capacity.

Resident Chris Haley urged the board not to make binding financial decisions until Delaware Engineering’s map, plan and report are publicly released. "You don't have a plan. You have an idea," Haley told the board, asking for a full plan showing users, costs and timelines before further votes. Board members and staff said a financial plan and engineering cost analysis will be prepared and distributed for review before final decisions.

Next steps: staff to provide maps, a financial feasibility analysis, and condition‑specific contract drafts; legal counsel will research asset‑dedication and reimbursement options.