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b9 Computer Sys. Mr. Hutchinson reported that the Data Processing Committee is in Art. 52 concurrence with $150,000 requested by the Library for Computer and recommended that the Board support Article 52. Mr. McLaughlin, noting other financial decisions pending, f el t that the Library Computer system should be considered fairly low in mom priority at this point. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to support Article 52, Library Computer System for the present time, subject to further discussion if deemed necessary. Pine Meadows The Town Manager again stated his recommendation in opposition to Acq. Art.59 the Pine Meadow Golf Course acquisition, as proposed under Article 59. He noted that, if decision is made to purchase-the land, other options are open, i.e. General Purposes, which would not limit it to con- servation uses. He noted impact on the Town's debt service and potential impact on operating expenses and .pointed out adverse effect on local aid if the golf course should be purchased, as well as effect on the Town's AAA rating if long-term bonding is implemented. He recommended no more than 5 -year bonding. He also urged consideration of a referendum under the provisions of Chapter 641 that would allow exemption of the purchase from the limits of Proposition 2 1/20 Mrs. Batt in asked if the Board members had come to any decisions on the proposal. Mr. Edd ison , who was in favor of the proposal, noted years of effort of the Conservation Commission to negotiate for the parcel, and moved to support Article 59, conditional upon approval of final purchase conditions. Mr. McLaughlin seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Appropriations Committee member Michael O'Sullivan reported on his Committee's support of the purchase which, he said, would effect rec- ommendations for cuts in the expense and School budgets. He thought the Committee would suggest putting $350,000 on the levy limit and 5 -year bonding for the remaining $1,500,000. Mr. Eddison outlined features of the proposal for clarification. Mr. McLaughlin noted that 40 to 50% of the parcel is unbuildable and that the purchase of 9 acres across Rte. 128 could accommodate only one house. He requested answers on how many houses could actually be built on the property. He noted that the Town gives up use of the land for the 50 -year period for continued use as a golf course and that he had questions on how the price was arrived at. Mr. Marshall suggested that the presentation of Article 59 might be delayed in - the Town Meeting process to allow time for thorough review and consideration. It was agreed that a meeting with the full Conservation Commission or member and the Planning Board will be scheduled for April 10, for further discussion of the proposal in detail. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 12:00 noon. A true record, Attest: Uf Marion H. Sno Acting Executive Clerk