Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee
Regular MeetingLoxahatchee Groves, FL · February 19, 2026
Minutes
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Roadway, Equestrian Trails GEErieiia Croasdaité,
and Greenway Advisory Committee Assistant to the Town Clerk
Chairperson
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Agenda
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.
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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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