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? 75. <br />Regular Council Meeting <br />10/21/91 <br />Page Five <br />Mr. Rinker said it seems strange to have been given the word that they were going to wait until <br />after the election. <br />Mr. Pietrafese said it is strange. <br />Mayor Carmen said that he had made these allegarions to Mr. Riehl and that he did not deny any of <br />them. <br />Mr. Pietrafese asked how could he purchase the golf course without the support of Council? He <br />said that only you could pull something like that off. <br />Mr. Rinker said it behooves all of us to look at this. <br />Mr. Ramos said as to the actions taken by the Mayor he thinks it is up to Council if they want to <br />have the allegations investigated. They can ask the Law Director or an independent fact finder to do <br />so. He does not expect Council to make a decision today but would encourage Council to give the <br />matter some thought and to come to a consensus in the next few days. <br />Mrs. Mills asked if he was suggesting holding a Special Council Meering to discuss this. <br />Mr. Ramos said he thinks Council should give some thought to the allegations concerning Blase <br />Pietrafese and the statements made in reference to Mayor Carmen. <br />Mr. Rinker said we do not want to follow a wild goose chase. <br />Mr. Ferrante said he thinks the air has to be cleared. <br />Mr. Ramos asked if Council wished to take action today authorizing an investigation by an <br />independent person or by the Law Department. <br />Mr. Basile said he thinks it should be done as soon as possible. <br />Mr. Ramos said regarding the allegations made here tonight, it should be determined whether or <br />not there has been revelation of legal executive matters. The action taken by the Mayor should also <br />be looked at. <br />Mr. Flynn said he would like to see the matters handled in house if possible. <br />Mr. Rinker said we should not leave this hanging; it is worth an inquiry. Mr. Rinker asked <br />Council to give this matter some thought and commit these thoughts to paper and turn them into the <br />Law Director. We will await word from Mr. Ramos. He would like to deal with this matter in <br />some fashion in a reasonable time. <br />COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT RINKER <br />Mr. Rinker had no comment.