(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved a pay increase for City Administrator Steve Books.

Following a recent evaluation, the Council Wednesday evening approved increasing his salary from $100,000 to $105,000, retroactive to June 19th.

Brooks has served as city administrator since June 2023.

Following a request from local resident John Howard, the Council agreed to extend the last day for fireworks use to July 7th. The last day for fireworks had been July 5.

In other business, the Council approved the appointment of Steve Bennett as Council President. The council president presides over meetings in the absent of the mayor.

The Council tabled an ordinance regulating the licensing of contractors performing work in the city limits till their next meeting.