The Compass periodically highlights recaps from recent Cameron Station Community Association Board of Directors (the “Board”) meetings. The Board generally meets on the last Tuesday of every month.
Meetings are open to the community to attend and observe, either in person in the Cameron Club or virtually via Zoom https://cameronstation.org/resident-services/board-committees/board-of-directors . Each meeting includes a Homeowners Forum which is held early in the session and provides any homeowner three minutes to address the Board directly.
Highlights from the February 24, 2026 Board meeting are below. The Board Packet may be found at https://cameronstation.org/pdf/Board_of_Directors_Meeting_Package_-_February_2026.pdf. Remember, for official records, head over to our association website HERE where you can find detailed meeting minutes from every Board and Committee meeting.
The meeting commenced at 7:01p.m. and ended at 9:33 p.m.
- Lion of the APD shared several updates, including the city’s response to the snow event and significant drop in crime rate. The Chief of Police will soon be sharing a 5 year plan for the City of Alexandria and a new chief of staff has been hired.
- The Board heard from the president of the Cameron Station Civic Association on several city issues currently being followed and upcoming meeting dates.
- The liaison for the Financial Advisory Committee shared in the Treasurer’s report the full December financials have been completed. As we approach the spring audit, the association continues with excellent collections and is under budget.
- Several committee chairs provided reports, and the liaison for Communications Committee shared that Cameron Station was recognized by the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute for the following:
- Very Large Community of the Year
- Charitable Community of the Year
- Communicator of the Year
- The Board approved the applications of a new member to both the Communications and Architectural Review Committee as well as the recommendation of the Facilities Committee to purchase three new treadmills for the gym.
- The Board head from the VP of Lancaster Landscaping regarding the aftermath of the snowstorm, sharing details of the very challenging situation as crews worked long hours under extreme conditions. Adrienne also fielded questions from residents and board directors about damaged equipment and logistic struggles that complicated cleanup. Plans are moving forward to coordinate with management and the Common Area Committee to update the snow map for the neighborhood, and resident communications, for future winter weather events.
- The Board discussed upcoming projects in the community, continuing to update and streamline the committee charters, as well as an update on the final removal of Bates line green totes. An email was sent out regarding Patriot Disposal’s delivery and exchange of totes on February 28.
- Residents can view the newly updated version of the Design and Maintenance Standards which includes changes in the following sections:
- Objective and General Information Section VII H. - For ARC approved projects, timing of start/completion clarified
- Objective and General Information Section IX - specified 45 calendar days for review period, plat survey requirements added
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section I D. - clarifying the commencement/completion date
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III G. - hanging items on deck/balcony
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III K. - personal EV charger updates
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III O. - added property lines
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III P. - no draped flags
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III S. - updated location restrictions for fire pits, added reference to fire prevention codes of Virginia and City of Alexandria.
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III T. - round downspouts regulation
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III Y. - exterior lights update
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III EE. - shutters
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III FF. - security signs
- Exterior Change Design Criteria Section III HH. - personal property
- Private Tree Replacement Guidelines Section I A. - added declining trees
- Private Tree Replacement Guidelines Section II B. - size guide
- Private Tree Replacement Guidelines Section II E. - arborist evaluation
- Private Tree Replacement Guidelines Section III - clarified calendar days
- Private Tree Replacement Guidelines Section IV - replacement list updates
- Exterior Modification Application: commencement/completion days changed, defined plat/site survey
- Appendix B : added shutters, updated color options
*The foregoing is a summary of certain actions taken and discussions held at the Board of Directors meeting and is provided for timely information to the community but is neither the entirety, nor the official record of the meeting. The minutes, which will be approved by the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting, are the only official record of the meeting. The approved minutes of the meeting will be available after the next monthly meeting. Thank you to those who attended and participated.
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