Roadways, Equestrians, Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingLoxahatchee Groves, FL · November 20, 2025
Minutes
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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES
/ TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
155 3% ROAD, LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FL 33470
ROADWAY, EQUESTRIAN TRAILS AND GREENWAY ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MINUTES
NOVEMBER 20 , 2025 — 5:04 PM — 5:56 PM
Meeting AudiO Available Upon Request in the Ojjice oft/1e Town Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The Roadway, Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee meeting was called to order
at 5:04 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
o Katie Lakeman, Committee Member
Absent Members:
o Ashley Bruce, Committee Member
Present Staff:
o Craig Lower, Public Works Superintendent
o Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to the Town Clerk
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ADDITIONS, DELETIONS,AND/OR MODIFICATION TO THE AGENDA
There were n0 additions, deletions, and/0r modificatiOns to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES
There were no minutes for approval.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was a public comment from Jodi Jansen. She expressed her concerns on there being no trail
on North Road, the rock pile, and the lack of access 0n 161“ St trail.
REGULAR AGENDA
Agenda Item: Horse Hitching Post and Locations (22nd Rd N & South C Rd)
The committee discussed the difference between wood and steel horse hitching posts as well as
their ideal locations. The committee agreed that wood posts felt more equestrian and are a cost-
effective option for the Town.
MOTION: VICE CHAIR DEAN MURRAY/COMMITTEE MEMBER LAKEMAN
MOVED TO APPROVE TWO (2) WOOD POSTS AT THE DESIGNATED
LOCATIONS.
Committee discussion ensued regarding a sign that was brought forward by Public Works
Superintendent Lower (Exhibit A). Vice Chair Dean Murray noted that the use of “dog laws” was
vague. It was noted that this specific language was adopted to refrain from listing all laws
associated with dogs.
The committee also discussed trails within the Town and their connectivity issues while Public
Works Superintendent Lower presented a map he created (Exhibit B).
Agenda Item: Discussion on Future Meeting Schedule
Public Works Superintendent Lower presented the idea of having the next meeting be in January
due to the holiday season. The committee decided that they would like to meet in December to
keep consistency.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS
Committee Member Katie Lakeman had a comment regarding trash in a local trail. Which was
addressed by Public Works Superintendent Lower.
Vice Chair Darcv Dean Murray had brought up certain connectivity issues specifically behind
Palms West Hospital that she would like to be addressed in the long run.
Chair Frank Schiola had no report.
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CONFIRMATION OF THE NEXT MEETING DATE
0 The next Roadway, Equestrian Trails and Greenway Advisory Committee meeting will be
on December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Dean Murray moved t0 adjourn the meeting at 5:56 PM. Chair Frank Schiola seconded
the motion.
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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
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 – 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 November 20, 2025
Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Committee
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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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A limited public audience can be accommodated in our Town Council chambers with mandatory
facemasks and socially spaced seating. Public Comments for all meetings may be received by
email, or in writing to the Town Clerk’s Office until 12:00 p.m. (noon) day of the meeting.
Comments received will be “received and filed” to be acknowledged as part of the official public
record for the meeting. The meeting will be live-streamed and close-captioned for the general
public via our website, instructions are posted there.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Horse Hitching Post and Locations (22nd Rd N park & South C Rd)
2. Discussion on Future Meeting Schedule
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, December 18, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Published and Posted on 11/13/2025, at 4:30 PM
By: Gabriella Croasdaile, Assistant to The Town Clerk
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