Gaylord MI AMP Proposal
Public Input Summary

Meeting Date:  October 20, 2011; 7 – 9 p.m.

Location:  Gaylord High School, Alan L. Gornick Auditorium,90 Livingston Blvd., 
                  Gaylord MI  49735.

USPS Presenter(s):  Nancy Rettinhouse, Manager, Greater MI District; 
James A. Mruk, Manager, Communications Service Center, Great Lakes Area;
Lee Thompson, Senior Plant Manager Greater MI District
Carole Singer, Plant Manager

Number of Attendees:  83 from sign in sheet

Congressional Representation:  Thom Hadfield representing Congressman Dan Benishek; 

Media:  9 & 10 News (Traverse City); 7 & 4 News (Traverse City); Gaylord Herald Times

CATEGORIES OF COMMENTS (indicate number of questions/comments by category)

Service/Customer
  Collection Time Changes	1 written
  Customer Service Problems	3 at public meeting, 7 written
  Delays in Service	2 at public meeting, 13 written
  Increased Costs	3at public meeting, 7 written
  BMEU Entry Location/Bulk Rates	2 at public meeting, 1 written
  Weather/Road Impact	1 at public meeting, 2 written

Community/Political
  Biohazard Threat	no comments
  Crossing State Lines	no comments
  Community Economic Impact	1 at public meeting, 21 written
  Job Loss	4 at public meeting, 14 written
  Loss of Postmark	no comments

AMP Process
  Lack of Trust/Credibility	5 at public meeting, 1 written
  Lack of Public Input	1 written
  Public Release of AMP Data	3 at public meeting, 2 written

Other	7 at public meeting, 7 written