Board of Public Utilities

Columbia Power & Water Systems operates under the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Columbia, Tennessee.  There are 5 members of the Board, 1 of which must be a member of the City Council.  Members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council to serve staggered 4-year terms.

Current CPWS Board members:
Back Row (L to R) Kenny Marshall, City Council Representative; Eddie Campbell, Board Member; Trent Ogilvie, Vice Chairman;
Front Row (L to R): Walker Vining, Chairman; Shauna Pounders, Board Member

2026 Schedule of Meetings

Formal board meetings are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month (exceptions due to Holiday or other schedule conflicts), beginning at 3 p.m. in the CPWS board room at 201 Pickens Lane. Study Sessions are typically held on the third Wednesday of each month (exceptions due to Holiday or other schedule conflicts), beginning at 3 p.m. in the CPWS board room at 201 Pickens Lane. There will be a public comment period before each meeting for anyone in attendance.

Date Title Time Location Agenda Minutes Workshop
01/21/2026 January Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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01/28/2026 January 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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02/18/2026 February Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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02/25/2026 February 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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03/11/2026 March Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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03/18/2026 March 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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04/15/2026 April Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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04/22/2026 April 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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05/06/2026 May Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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05/13/2026 May 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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06/10/2026 June Special Called 11 a.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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06/17/2026 June Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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06/24/2026 June 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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07/06/2026 July Special Called 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
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07/15/2026 July Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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07/22/2026 July 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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08/05/2026 August – Special Called 11 a.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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08/19/2026 August Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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08/26/2026 August 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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09/16/2026 September Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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09/23/2026 September 2026 3 a.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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10/22/2026 October Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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10/28/2026 October 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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11/11/2026 November Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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11/18/2026 November 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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12/09/2026 December Study Session 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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12/16/2026 December 2026 3 p.m. 201 Pickens Lane
Columbia, TN 38401
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Previous Board Agendas