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Portrait of Matthew Bulmer

Matthew Bulmer

Councillor · seen 2023-04-12 to 2026-06-10 · served 2022–2026

32substantive motions movedof 52 meetings the minutes record them at
13procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
43substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 52 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in

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Substantive motions moved (all 32)

That the report on the Response Time Performance results for Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service in 2025 be received, and That Committee recommends to City of Guelph Council that the Recommended Response Time Performance Plan for 2027 be approved.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee recommend to County Council to receive the ‘2025 Social Services Annual Report’ for information.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Paramedic Services Year-end 2025 Budget Monitoring Report – Draft be received by the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee for information.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That staff be authorized to send an advocacy letter, as seen in Appendix A, to express County of Wellington Council preferences for future residential recycling services.
Solid Waste Services Committee, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the curbside collection contract tender specifications, as described and recommended in this report, be included in the next curbside collection RFP document.
Solid Waste Services Committee, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That quotation for the supply and installation of security cameras as specified be awarded to CDW Canada of Toronto, Ontario at the total amount of $784,169.63 excluding H.S.T. @13%; and That the funding for this project be approved as set out in the Financial Summary; and That staff be authorized to issue the Purchase Order for the contract; and That the Warden and Clerk be authorized to sign the
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
O'Rourke That the 2026 User Fees and Charges for Children’s Early Years be approved; and That staff prepare the necessary by-law.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the preliminary 2026-2035 Social Services Ten-Year Plan as set out in this report be endorsed and forwarded to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee for inclusion in the County of Wellington’s Preliminary Ten-Year Plan.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, November 12, 2025 · Defeated
That the 2026 Budget be
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, November 12, 2025 · Referred
That the 2026 Paramedic Services Budget Update Report be received by the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee for information.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the 2026 User Fees and Charges for Children’s Early Years be approved; and That staff prepare the necessary by-law.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the motion as written in the report be amended to include the distribution to member municipalities.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, October 8, 2025 · Carried
That the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee request that Guelph City Council and Wellington County Council each formally call on the Government of Canada to reintroduce and adopt legislation amending the Criminal Code to explicitly include paramedics and first responders under Section 423.2 protections, and increase penalties and maximum terms of imprisonment for aggravated assault
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, October 8, 2025 · Carried
That the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee (JSSLAC) endorses the in-year operating budget adjustment to compensation and benefits for Guelph Wellington Paramedics Service (GWPS) totaling $1,300,000, to be shared between the City and The County of Wellington ($819,000 and $481,000 respectively), as presented as part of the Second Quarter Budget Monitoring JSSLAC Minutes - September
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report “WSIB Impacts for Emergency Services” be received and that it be forwarded to the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee for information.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to opt-in and negotiate with producer responsibility organizations and/or service providers for expanded business recycling collection services.
Solid Waste Services Committee, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the Official Plan Amendment No. 130 - Elora BESS LP (Aypa Power) report be
County Council, June 26, 2025 · Deferred
That staff be directed to modify the Rothsay site design as outlined in the report and to retender the Rothsay Site Improvement project, inclusive of scale.
Solid Waste Services Committee, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That the Joint Social Services & Land Ambulance Committee recommends to County Council approval of the expansion of the Wellington Place and Early Learning Centre in Aboyne; That the design of +VG for an additional 1500 sq. ft. to accommodate up to 15 toddler spaces be approved; That the project be funded from the ELCC Infrastructure Fund and the ELCC Start Up Grant, at an estimated cost of $1,800
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That the May 14, 2025 Minutes of the Joint Social Services & Land Ambulance Committee, be received and
County Council, May 29, 2025 · Referred
That County of Wellington Project No. CW2025-051 to pave the parking lot at 65 Delhi Street in Guelph as specified be awarded to Wyndale Paving Co. Ltd., of Brampton at the total tendered amount of $64,885.00 excluding H.S.T. @13%; and That the funding for this project be approved as set out in the Financial Summary; and That staff be authorized to issue the Purchase Order for the contract; and Th
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, May 14, 2025 · Carried
That the update on hospital offload delays impacting Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service be received by the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee for information.
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, May 14, 2025 · Carried
(Roads Minutes Motion 8/3/25) That oversized signs be placed at all locations. County Council Minutes – March 27, 2025 Page 4 Yeas: Councillors Seeley, O’Neill, Turton, Watters, Warden White, Cork, Dehn Nays: Councillors Anderson, Davidson, Campbell, Ballantyne, Breen, Lennox, Bulmer, Lloyd, Duncan
County Council, March 27, 2025 · Lost
That the Solid Waste Services Financial Statements as of February 28, 2025 be approved.
Solid Waste Services Committee, March 11, 2025 · Carried
That County of Wellington Project No. CW2025-009 for replacement of windows, doors and siding as specified at 133 Frederick as specified be awarded to Apply Contracting Ltd. of Petersburg, Ontario at the total tendered amounts of $83,400.00 excluding H.S.T. @13%; and That the funding for this project be approved as set out in the Financial Summary; and That staff be authorized to issue the Purchas
Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee, February 12, 2025 · Carried
That the Economic Development Committee receive the Ride Well Background report for information.
Economic Development Committee, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the continuation of Ride Well beyond March 31, 2025 be considered during operating budget deliberations in January 2025.
Economic Development Committee, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the preliminary 2025-2034 Economic Development capital budget forecast and major operating budget impacts as set out in this report be endorsed and forwarded to the Administration, Finance and Human Resources Committee for inclusion in the County of Wellington’s Preliminary Ten-Year Plan.
Economic Development Committee, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the Economic Development Committee approve the November Economic Development Report.
Economic Development Committee, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the Economic Development Committee approve the 2024 BR+E Municipal Implementation Fund for the Township of Puslinch, Guelph/Eramosa Township and the Township of Mapleton.
Economic Development Committee, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the Economic Development Committee approve the September Economic Development Report.
Economic Development Committee, September 17, 2024 · Carried
That the Wellington Child Care and Early Years Service Plan, 2023-2027 be approved for submission to the Ministry of Education.
Social Services Committee, May 10, 2023 · Carried

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1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
County Council September 25, 2025
with regard to the following items, as he and members of his family own property directly affected by portions of the Official Plan Amendment 131: Item 7.1 County Official Plan Review - OPA 131 Rural…

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