(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council accepted several retirement resignations and approved two appointments to the Seneca Free Library Board of Trustees during its meeting Wednesday evening. Council members Steve Bennett and Kris Enneking were absent.

The council accepted the retirement resignations of Cathy Enneking, Bruce Hermesch, and Jim Lueger. To fill two of the vacancies on the library board, council members appointed Samantha Boeding and Tony Scism.

In other business, the council approved a special event cereal malt beverage license for the American Legion Riders Chapter 21 American Freedom Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at Seneca City Park.

The council also approved an increase in umpire pay rates. City Administrator Steve Brooks said most umpires travel from outside the city, and the adjustment reflects rising fuel costs. Umpires are paid through local ball associations and reimbursed by the city.

Brooks also provided updates on the proposed new water treatment plant and ballfield projects. He reported that representatives of Midwest Engineering presented a flow design and conceptual site plan for the new water treatment plant on May 28. As part of the project, Brooks said a portion of Pioneer Street will need to be vacated.