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Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee

Regular Meeting

Loxahatchee Groves, FL · February 19, 2026

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Item 2. TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 19 , 2026 — 5:00 PM — 5:50 PM Meeting Audia Available Upon Request in the Office ofthe Town Clerk CALL TO ORDER The Roadway, Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Committee Chairperson Frank Schiola. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Committee began the meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Chairperson Schiola. ROLL CALL (Please note there is a vacancy in Seat 2) Present Members: o Frank Schiola, Chairperson o Darcy Dean Murray, Vice Chairperson (via Zoom) o Katie Lakeman, Committee Member o Ashley Bruce, Committee Member Present Staff: o Craig Lower, Public Works Superintendent o Ennya Blaise, Assistant to the Town Clerk /tem 2. Town OfLoxahatchee Groves February [9, 2026 R0adway,Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee Page N0. 2 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS,AND/OR MODIFICATION TO THE AGENDA Staff requésted to pull the 01/15/2026 minutes from the agenda for revisions. MOTION: COMMITTEE MEMBER LAKEMAN/ COMMITTEE MEMBER BRUCE MOVED TO PULL THE MINUTES FROM THE AGENDA. MOTION PASSED 3-0. Vice Chair Dean Murray joined Via zoom. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES l. 01/15/2026 — Roadway, Equestrian Trail & Greenway Committee Minutes were pulled from the agenda for revisions. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this meeting. REGULAR AGENDA 2. Horse / Multi-Use Trail — Line of Sight Review Committee Liaison Lower introduced the item by stating that the Unified Land Development Code Review Committee (ULDC) requested the Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee (RETGAC) review line of sight conditions along the Town’s trails. Any input or recommendations would help inform future practices or guidelines. Members were presented with the current road-to-trail sight triangle regulations, which require a 10—foot by 10-foot line of sight. Discussion focused on the importance of maintaining adequate visibility to ensure the safety of both riders and vehicles. Following discussion, members agreed that the existing 10-foot line of sight appeared sufficient for rider visibility and overall safety. Additional discussion also took place regarding line of sight concerns unrelated to trails. COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS Committee Member Katie Lakeman requested an update on North Road trail. She also asked a question regarding a new polo field and where people were turning into the property. Mr. Lower stated that he has been working on the matter. Committee Member Ashlev Bruce thanked Mr. Lower for moving dirt on the F road trail. She expressed her excitement about the work being done on the Loxahatchee Groves park and requested an update at the next meeting. Ms. Bruce also encouraged continued discussion Item 2. Town ofLoxahatchee Groves February I 9. 2026 R0adway,Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory C0mmittee Page N0. 3 regarding connectivity between the Aldi trails and the park, as well as the possibility of adding bridges at trail crossings, including areas along Folsom Road and G Road near Madison Green. Vice Chair Darcy Dean Murray echoed Ms. Bruce’s comments regarding additional trail connectivity, specifically a potential trail connection into the preserve off E Road. She also raised concerns about holes located along the canal side of the preserve and mentioned that some residents may be interested in granting the Town easements prior to selling their properties. Chair Frank Schiola had no report. CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE The committee decided to skip the March meeting due to attendance issues. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Dean Murray moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 PM. Chair Frank Schiola seconded the motion. ' Roadway, Equestrian Trails GEErieiia Croasdaité, and Greenway Advisory Committee Assistant to the Town Clerk Chairperson 10

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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 155 F. ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470 ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS & GREENWAY COMMITTEE AGENDA FEBRUARY 19, 2026 – 5:00 PM Frank Schiola (Seat 4), Chair Darcy Dean Murray (Seat 3), Vice Chair Katie Lakeman (Seat 1), Committee Member VACANT (Seat 2) Ashley Bruce (Seat 5), Committee Member Administration Town Manager Francine L. Ramaglia Board Liaison: Craig Lower, Public Works Superintendent Board Clerk: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk Civility: Being "civil" is not a restraint on the First Amendment right to speak out, but it is more than just being polite. Civility is stating your opinions and beliefs, without degrading someone else in the process. Civility requires a person to respect other people's opinions and beliefs even if he or she strongly disagrees. It is finding a common ground for dialogue with others. It is being patient, graceful, and having a strong character. That is why we say "Character Counts" in Town of Loxahatchee. Civility is practiced at all Town meetings. Special Needs: In accordance with the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall within three business days prior to any proceeding, contact the Town Clerk’s Office, 155 F Road, Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, (561) 793-2418. Quasi-Judicial Hearings: Some of the matters on the agenda may be "quasi-judicial" in nature. Town Council Members are required to disclose all ex-parte communications regarding these items and are subject to voir dire (a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or council) by any affected party regarding those communications. All witnesses testifying will be "sworn" prior to their testimony. However, the public is permitted to comment, without being sworn. Unsworn comment will be given its appropriate weight by the Town Council. Appeal of Decision: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceeding, and for that purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal will be based. Consent Calendar: Those matters included under the Consent Calendar are typically self-explanatory, non controversial, and are not expected to require review or discussion. All items will be enacted by a single motion. If discussion on an item is desired, any Town Council Member, without a motion, may "pull" or remove the item to be considered separately. If any item is quasi-judicial, it may be removed from the Consent Calendar to be heard separately, by a Town Council Member, or by any member of the public desiring it to be heard, without a motion. Town of Loxahatchee Groves February 19, 2026 Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee Page No. 2 COMMITEE AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. 01/15/26 - Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee PUBLIC COMMENTS REGULAR AGENDA 2. Horse / Multi-Use Trail – Line of Sight Review COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Katie Lakeman (Seat 1), Committee Member VACANT (Seat 2), Committee Member Ashley Bruce (Seat 5), Committee Member Darcy Dean Murray (Seat 3), Vice Chair Frank Schiola (Seat 4), Chair CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE 3. Thursday March 19, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ADJOURNMENT Published and Posted on February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM By: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk/ Board Clerk

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