(KMZA) The city of Seneca is getting ready for this summer’s chip and seal street projects.

At their April 15th meeting, the City Council approved the purchase of haydite at a cost of nearly 43-thousand dollars. The request came from Public Works Director Brian Rusche, who said the cost is cheaper than last year .

Council members also approved the purchase of a pavement grinder for just over 26-thousand dollars. The equipment includes a two-year warranty.

In other business, the Council approved a pay increase for summer maintenance employees, raising the hourly rate from 12 dollars to 13 dollars and 50 cents.

And the Seneca Fire Department was given approval to take its 1922 Stutz fire engine to two car shows next month—May 1st in McPherson and May 16th in Burlingame. Three department members will attend each event, with lodging expenses covered through travel and tourism funds.