(KMZA)--A vacancy has been filled on the Seneca City Council.

The Council Wednesday evening approved the appointment of Joe Schmelzle to the position of Ward 1 councilman.

Following his appointment, Schmelzle was sworn-in by Mayor Joe Mitchell and took his seat on the council.

He fills the unexpired term of Lucas Koch, who resigned in July after serving on the council since January.

Schmelze will serve a term expiring in January 2026.

He was the lone individual to express an interest in filling the position.