Nov 14, 2012 1:00 PM
Westhampton Beach Village Police were called to Village Hall on Friday afternoon to escort Beach Bakery owner Simon Jorna from the building when he refused to leave after being told that his demolition and building permits—documents needed to begin renovating his Main Street eatery—were still not ready.
Westhampton Beach Building and Zoning Administrator Paul Houlihan said he called Police Chief Ray Dean to the building department a few minutes after 4 p.m. Friday when Mr. Jorna refused to leave the office, which closed for the day at 4 p.m., after being told that his permits were not finalized. No charges were filed.
Village Board members signed off on Mr. Jorna’s site plan last month, years after he submitted his first set of renovations plans that have been modified many times since. He... more
Westhampton Beach Building and Zoning Administrator Paul Houlihan said he called Police Chief Ray Dean to the building department a few minutes after 4 p.m. Friday when Mr. Jorna refused to leave the office, which closed for the day at 4 p.m., after being told that his permits were not finalized. No charges were filed.
Village Board members signed off on Mr. Jorna’s site plan last month, years after he submitted his first set of renovations plans that have been modified many times since. He... more
I must disagree... I've been dealing with Simon for years and he's always been courteous and friendly. I will say this, I deal with a lot of Europeans. Many times people mistake their interpretation of the english language as rude or off-putting. Simon is straightforward and respectful... Look at the crowds at his place in the summer. He picked the wrong business if he didnt want to be around people.
Lord Acton
Wouldn't that be "Chief Dean?"
Except for his ego.
Also please note that it these building permits include work to remove an illegal apartment that Mr. Jorna installed and was asked to remove. Considering Jorna thumbed his nose at WHB for the last 4 years, 4 more days seems just.