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Agendas & Minutes - City Council (Archive)

Easily searchable documents for Columbia City Council agendas and minutes for both study session and regular meetings..

Boards & Commissions

Discover the boards and commissions that drive your local government. Find agendas, member information, and other meeting details.

1. Alarm Appeals

   The purpose of the Alarm Appeals Board pursuant to the City’s alarm ordinance is to hear appeals related to violations of the alarm ordinance.

2. Architectural Design Review

   Provides review and recommendations regarding the visual quality and aesthetic characteristics for construction of commercial and industrial structures.

3. Beer Board

   The Beer Board is responsible for the review of all establishments selling beer on and/or off premises and for wholesale distributors with in the City of Columbia. Reviews all new beer permit applications as well as review any establishment and/or responsible party that have been brought forth before the board for review of any ordinance violations. Holds authority to award, deny, suspend or revoke any beer permit as outlined in Columbia City Beer Ordinances.

4. City Council

   The City of Columbia is governed by a seven-member City Council/City Manager which includes a Mayor and Vice Mayor. Voters in each of the five wards elect a Councilmember, and the Mayor and Vice Mayor are elected by voters of the entire city. Each Councilmember serves a four-year term. The City Manager is appointed by the Council and has no term limit.

5. Civil Service

   The Civil Service Board serves as a due process body, hearing any and all appeals to disciplinary action taken pursuant to the City’s personnel policies.

6. Columbia Arts Council

   Promotes the Arts in the City of Columbia through awareness, appreciation, education, and support, thereby creating a connection between artists and audiences to enrich the quality of life for all and position the greater Columbia area as an arts rich community and regional arts destination.

7. Columbia Housing Board of Appeals

   Supported by the Building Codes Division, this appeals board conducts hearings on property under demolition orders by the court or city.

8. Construction Appeals

   The Construction Appeals board meets as needed when an appeal has been submitted for review.

9. Health, Education, and Housing Facilities

   The Health, Education, and Housing Facilities Board promotes the health and higher education of the people of the City of Columbia, Tennessee, and surrounding areas.

10. Historic Zoning Commission

    The Historic Zoning Commission serves as City Council's official historic preservation review body to identify, preserve, protect, and promote Columbia’s historic resources.

11. Housing & Redevelopment

    The Columbia Housing and Redevelopment Corporation’s mission is to provide outstanding affordable housing and redevelopment services to improve the quality of life for our residents and the community.

12. Industrial Development Board (IDB)

    The Industrial Development Board serves and promotes industry and develops trade by inducing manufacturing, industrial, and commercial enterprises to locate and/or expand in and near the City of Columbia.

13. Maury County Regional Airport Authority

    The Maury County Airport Authority operates the Maury County Airport with three board members appointed to represent the City of Columbia, Mount Pleasant, and Maury County.

14. Planning Commission

    Advises City Council on future growth patterns and development issues that affect the City. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations to Council on Comprehensive Plan items, redevelopment plans, changes in development regulations, requests to rezone properties, annexations, and reviews preliminary site plans, group housing plans, and subdivisions.

15. Public Utilities-CPWS

    Public Utilities Board – also known as Columbia Power and Water Systems - oversees the city’s waterworks facilities, broadband infrastructure, and electrical transmission systems.

16. Sports Council

    The mission of the Columbia Sports Council is to define Columbia and the surrounding area as a premier sports/recreation destination by creating new events, capturing new sports business, and cultivating the growth of sustainable annual sports and recreation events.

17. Wastewater Appeals

    The Wastewater Appeals Board applies policies, procedures, and requirements for the City of Columbia Standard Sewer Specs, Oil and Water Separators, and Sand and Grit Separators. board meets only as needed when an appeal has been filed.

18. Zoning Board of Appeals

    A quasi-judicial body that conducts evidentiary hearings on requests for variances, special use permits, and appeals from administrative decisions regarding the city’s zoning ordinance standards.

City Meetings Calendar

Access calendars to view upcoming city meetings.

City Mayor & City Council

The City of Columbia is governed by a seven-member City Council/City Manager which includes a Mayor and Vice Mayor. Voters in each of the five wards elect a Councilmember, and the Mayor and Vice Mayor are elected by voters of the entire city. Each Councilmember serves a four-year term. The City Manager is appointed by the Council and has no term limit.

1. Agendas & Minutes

   View Columbia's City Council agendas and minutes. Agendas are posted one day prior to meeting.

2. COVID-19 Information

   Peruse useful resources and links to find updated COVID-19 information.

3. Voting & Elections

   View voting and election information pertaining to Maury County.

4. Columbia Mayor's Youth Council

   Through the Columbia Mayor’s Youth Council, students in Columbia will grow to become the next leaders of our city, and their participation will create a foundation for expanding our population of informed high-school students. Learn more about CMYC and how students in Columbia and Maury County can get involved.

City Departments

Find information from the City of Columbia's departments dedicated to keeping the community safe, thriving, and on the move.

1. City Manager

   The City Manager's Office provides needed administrative services to all City departments for the coordination of City operations and is the focal point for the day-to-day management of the City government. This involves administrative decision-making, provision of basic administrative support, direction, and guidance for all City departments, programs, and projects.

2. City Recorder

   The City Recorder’s office is committed to serving the residents of Columbia in a professional and courteous manner. Here is where you can pay personal and business property tax as well as apply for a variety of permits including alarm, beer, fireworks, yard sale, and temporary vending permits.

3. Development Services

   The Department of Development Services ensures that current and future development meets the City’s standard for health, safety, and general welfare.

4. Finance

   The Finance Department exercises general supervision over the fiscal affairs of the City and general accounting supervision over City property and assets.

5. Fire & Rescue

   Columbia Fire and Rescue (CFR) is the premiere fire department in the State of Tennessee.

6. Management Information Systems

   The Management Information Systems Department is responsible for providing phone and data services for all City Departments.

7. Parks and Recreation

   Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.

8. Human Resources

   Find information on how to apply for employment with the City, employee classifications, compensation, training opportunities for City employees, forms you may need for various human resources transactions, and more.

9. Police

   The Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community. Here you can find helpful information about their initiatives, divisions, and more.

10. Public Works

    The Public Works Department is dedicated to planning, developing and maintaining the City’s infrastructure, solid waste program, facilities, and other services in a manner which provides safe travel for the general public and enhances the quality of life.

11. Tourism & Marketing

    Visit Columbia TN is the official destination marketing entity of the City of Columbia, Tennessee. The mission of Visit Columbia TN is to market and develop Columbia as a premier leisure and sports destination while maximizing tourism expenditures and positive visitor experiences that increase revenues and stimulate economic growth for the city.

12. Wastewater

    Columbia's Wastewater department works to transport and remove pollutants from wastewater generated in the area.

Maury County Government

Visit the Maury County Government website to find information regarding Maury County.

State of Tennessee

Link to the official website for the State of Tennessee Government.