Biddeford City Council Meeting

December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM (via Zoom)

The Biddeford City Council met via Zoom on December 1, 2025, for a brief special meeting with a single agenda item: approval of the three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Biddeford Police Department. The meeting included a roll call, pledge of allegiance, public comment period, and final vote, followed by remarks thanking city staff and recognizing a fallen officer.

Roll Call & Attendance

• Present: Council President LaFountain, Councilors Whiting, Belanger, Gross, Emhiser, Beaupre (joined shortly after start)
• Excused: Councilors Lessard, St. Cyr, Doughty

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public raised their hands or offered comments during the designated period.

Discussion Items

• Item 3.a – 2025.163: Approval of Biddeford Police Department Collective Bargaining Agreement (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028)
  • Councilor Beaupre moved approval; Councilor Emhiser seconded.
  • After no public comments, councilors expressed appreciation for the work of city staff (Alyssa, Diana, Joanne) and Police Chief in negotiating the contract. Councilor Emhiser noted the fire department contract was smoother, and thanked staff for their efforts through all three contracts (police, fire, public works). Council President LaFountain highlighted that the agreements provide stability and predictability and demonstrate council respect for city departments.
  • A moment was taken to remember Officer Walterpick, who died one year prior on December 12, and to extend condolences to his family.

Key Outcomes

• Vote: Unanimous in favor (all present councilors voted yes). Motion passed.
• Meeting adjourned at 5:39 PM on a motion by Councilor Beaupre, seconded by Councilor Emhiser, with a unanimous vote.
• The approved agreement covers the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, for the Biddeford Police Department.