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Seneca City Council approves purchase of robot

By Greg Bebermeyer and Heidi Wolfgang

06/09/2025

Seneca City Hall

(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council has approved the purchase of a " Tiny Robot" that will be used to paint lines on city ball fields and streets.

The council approved the purchase of the robot on a 5-0 vote at their June 4th meeting. Council member Ray Shinn absent.

The computer driven machine will be purchased for a cost of $41,640, with an annual fee of $1,990 for cell coverage and tech support.

City Recreation Director Jordan Weaver said the machine will save the city an estimated $2,000 in man hours every season.

Weaver said Nemaha Central USD 115 has also expressed an interest in utitlizing the robot.

In other business, the Council approved contracts with KMEA/Mid-States for the construction of a new electric substation at the Jaycee's ball field and installation of three generators.

The Council was told the project is to begin at the end of this year or beginning of next year. The project is expected to take 18 months to 2 years to complete.

The Council also approved submitting a request for proposals for the construction of a new ball field.

Following an executive session, the Council approved placing City Superintendent Brian Ruske into an interim administrative role to oversee the Public Works and Electric Departments until a new journeyman/lineman is hired. Ruske's annual salary will be increased by $10,000.

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