Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Dennis Schultz [dschultz@timmconstruction.com] - ,/'pl,^i^j^|^;' *^V ^ 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:38 PM : J;:;';:i-:^1 ^yi^N 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) - - '- ' UrtHAl luMb 

Cc: Levin Carl; Bonini Kyle; Stabenow Debbie; Wood Kent; Peter Petallia; Andrews Greg; 

Krawczak Jackie; Osmer Jesse; Welch Jeff; Kowalski Jeff; Fortjer fH^harg; Kajsq^niel^jDave 

Subject: Air Service to the Northeast IVIichigan Region 

Dear Mr. Adams 

I represent a group of small business enterprises that have existed for more than 40 years. During this time our 

Northern Michigan team has developed a number of enterprises that deliver services in the Northeast Michigan 

marketplace. In the most recent 30 years we have also developed endeavors that successfully deliver products to 

customers across the United States as well as to a number of countries that currently include China, Japan, 

Malaysia and France. 

A significant part of our success has been developed by our associates (and customers) having the abilitj^ 

board a morning flight at the Alpena airport and arrive in a significant city (New York, Atlanta, Chicago, etc) 

before noon. On occasion we can often return back to Alpena the evening of the same day. 

For the reasons stated below this will not be remotely possible with the absence of Northwest's (now Delta's) 

continuing service. The unfortunate part of this malaise is that it is the singular result of allowing the current 

transportation monopoly to develop. 

• We need guaranteed code-sharing (integrated reservation system). * Over 3 million 

dollars in Essential Air Service subsidy for less service is not a good use of taxpayer 

money. 

• If Alpena passengers experience a cancelled flight in Cleveland, there are very few 

options In getting home when compared to Detroit. 

• The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices in all situations. 

• The planes proposed are much smaller - with no restrooms. Although the air time is 45 

minutes, the actual time on the plane is much longer, possibly leaving people in a very 

uncomfortable situation. 

• Ourcommunity deserves better-the Alpena Combat Readiness Training tenter and - ; 

the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air 

service that the current bids do not meet. 

• The current bidder does not have a strong network of support. There are a limited 

number of planes available for them to serve their market(s) so where does that leave us 

when a plane experiences mechanical issues? 

• Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. This 

adds time and expense to our travelers. 

• We would like the DOT to re-bid service to Alpena so we can find a better solution. 

• We need more time on this because the issue Is more about lack of competition than it 

Is about cost and we need time to find the best solution for all parties involved. 

• Alpena's traffic is up two years in a row and our projections, based on economic 

development projects and activity show continued increases in traffic. 

• Cancelled seats are currently being used when figuring load factors and are driving 

that percentage down. Seats on cancelled flights should not be counted as open seats 

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when figuring load factors. 

The Alpena facility serves more than 100,000 citizens and without a solid service the whole region faces added 

significant travel time and expense. This extra cost will become another burden as we strive to compete in an 

already extremely competitive business world. 

We respectfully ask that you influence and make every effort to retain our present Delta service at least until a 

reliable like or better airline service is developed. 

Respectfully, 

Dennis Schultz . . 

dschultz@timmconstruction.com 

Timm Construction Company ^ " Vi ^ 

www.timmconstruction.com " ' . 'r^: - . ,. 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Russ &/or Jeri Rich [rjkrich@charter.net] 

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:11 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: RE: Alpena, Ml air sen/ice 

Kevin, thanks for the response. The routing for years was dtw-apn-du and ciu-apn-dtw. The issue was 

always not enough seats with two 34 seat flights a day. Maybe now with two 50 seat planes a day it 

would work. Anyway, we appreciate anything you can do to keep a quality air service in Alpena. 

Russ &/orJeri Rich 

On Sat, N0i< 1-2^.2011 at 7:27 AM, Kevin.Adams^dot.qov wrote: 

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Thanks. I will docket your comments. (BTW, SaultSte, Marie would not be happy 

downgrading from nonstop to one-stop, and Alpena vyoufd bfe unhappy flying backwards 

to Sault Ste. Marie before flying to Detroit. -*r- • 

KA 

From: Russ &/or Jeri Rich rmailto:rikrich(S)charter.net1 

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:58 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: senator®levin.senate.gov: senator@stabenow.senate.aov 

Subject: Alpena, MI air service 

Mr. Adams, I work for Regional Elite at the Alpena, MI airport. Regional Elite is a wholly 

owned subsidiary of DELTA and performs their ground handling at Alpena. The recent 

announcement by DELTA of their intentions to leave the Alpena market has shocked -

those of us who are familiar with the situation. This airport is showing steady growth in 

enplanements and has surpassed the.lQ;O00 mark by the end of October. DELTA as a 

business has a right to run their business however they want. My concern is that 

neither of the current bids meet Alpenas needs. INTREPID's bid is obviously not 

meeting the minimum requirements. The GULFSTREAM bid is a terrible option. The 

jaile r plane, longer flight, no flight attendant and service to Cleveland are all 

negatives. Our business travelers are very clear that they will not use flight service thru 

Cleveland. The three million dollar subsidy requested by GULFSTREAM would be a 

tremendous waste of tax dollars for flights our current passengers won't support or use. 

We have many passengers from our Combat Readiness Training Center, Marine 

Sanctuary, Besser corp., Lafarge, Decorative Panels inc. and many other area businesses 

and groups who have told us they will not use the GULFSTREAM product to Cleveland. It 

seems the options are #1 . use less than $3million to entice DELTA to stay(even if it 

means going back to sharing flights with Sault Ste Marie) #2. re-bidding and hope a 

suitable carrier is interested or #3. discontinue commercial air service to Alpena. I 

strongly urge you to reject the two current bids and either re-bid or entice DELTA to 

stay. Our passengers are strongly in favor of getting DELTA to stay. 
Adams. Kevin (OST) 

From: Roznowski, Jennifer C. [jroznowski@panel.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:59 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: senator@levin.senate.gov; senator@stabenow.senate.gov 

Subject: Alpena Regional Airport 

Mr. Adams, 

I am a human resource manager at a local manufacturingtbusiness and wanted to Comment on the pending 

Delta changes at the Alpena airport. 

Our company has 6 plants nationwide with Alpena being the corporate headquarters. Because of our 

structure, many of us have to frequently fly out of Alpena to interact with our other locations. This includes our 

executive management, sales staff, engineering staff, accounting staff, etc. Given our structure, we have 

people traveling on a frequent basis. '" % , ,^ 

The proposed changes to this other carrier concern me. There are a number of reasons. Tor one thing, being 

able to connect in Detroit has been a big advantage for us. We have been happywith the size and quality of 

-the planes provided by Delta and I'm hearing this new carrier's planes are very small and have no'bathroom? 

Many people (including myself) would avoid flying on a tiny plane so I question whether or not this company 

can even be successful. 

We are struggling heavily with the concept of paying more to a carrier who offers much less and is 

questionable to even meet our needs. 

I don't know all the circumstances surrounding this, but a lot of us feel it is imperative to keep Delta In place or, 

at a minimum, select a company in its place that will offer a similar service platform. 

Thank you for listening. 

Jennifer 

Jennifer Roznowski 

Human Resource Manager 

Panel Processing, Inc. .^_;.>-... «. 

120 North Industrial Hwy 

Alpena, MI 49707 

Ph: 989.356.9007x1124 

Fax: 989.354.1251 

iroznowski@panel.com 

www.pancl.com 

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From: Roger and Sue [fropipcd @ i2k.com] 

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 11:07 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena County Regional Airport Service 

Mr. Adams: 

I write to you regarding the potential, perhaps imminent, change of airline service provision for the Alpena County 

Regional Airport in northeast lower Michigan. 

I am requesting that you and other decision makers not accept the proposal from Gulfstream Airlines to serve our airport 

and, in effect, our community. Several compelling reasons make Gulfstream an inadequate choice for our needs. ^ 

First, Gulfstream would be flying to Cleveland instead of Detroit. Cleveland provides many fewer connections, requiring 

Alpena travellers to make even more connections than we otherwise would have to. Further, the planes, which are only 

19-seaters, are not even equipped with a restroom, making the two-plus hour flight (with the proposed multiple stops) at 

least uncomfortable, and in some cases risky for many fliers. 

For a community like ours that is already struggling in a horrible economy, this is just another strike against uis in our 

efforts to compete nationally and globally. 

At least consider offering competitive airlines a subsidy equal to that which I understand you are offering Gulfstream. It is 

an unfair advantage to offer Gulfstream double what you currently pay to Delta. 

Please delay your decision at least 60 days to allow for additional study and proposals. Our community cannot afford 

being toyed with. 

The value of continuing modern air service to and from Detroit for the northeast Michigan region is inestimable. 

Thank you. 

»•.../••• • 

Roger M. Phillips 

2151 South Second Avenue • _•• , 

Alpena, Michigan 49707 . ... _^. -• 

(989) 356-3266 ^ . .'^i^H^"' * • 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Betty Smolinski [smos368@charter.net] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:56 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: senator@levin.senate.gov; senator@stabenow.senate.gov; Dan.Benishek@mail.house.gov 

Subject: Alpena County Regional Airport 

I use the airport at Alpena approximately 8-1 9 times a year and am very very upset with the 

idea of ending up in Cleveland instead of Detroit. Most of my flights are Alpena - Detroit -

Chicago and return. 

Now that I have a granddaughter I plan on flying this route alot more --IF the price is 

rightJ as it has been with Delta. Alpena and the surrounding communities deserve a much 

better option than the Cleveland one - I'm afraid that will send most passengers to Saginaw 

or Flint - me included. Our tax money being used for less service is a slap in the face to 

the good citizens in the Alpena service area. Most of the business people using the Alpena 

flights have connections ©yt of Detroit 

- many which would not be available out of Cleveland. Cancelled flights would prove to be a 

nightmare for the passengers - there would'be no other'close airport to use, or it would be a 

much longer drive home than the 4 hrs. from Detroit. I have flown on those smaller planes -

fine for good weather, not so good for windy days - of which we have alot in this area. Also 

using the percentage of cancelled seat when figuring load factors should not be allowed. The 

Alpena area needs a good, trustworthy carrier to serve out needs from Alpena to Detroit. 

Cleveland should not even be a consideration - too many negative veriables in that equation. 

I sincerely hope that you will work out something to help Alpena keep its good airport 

service - going to Cleveland doesn't fly! 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Chad Esch [chad@bannanfuneralhome.com] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:03 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena Airport 

Mr. Adams; 

With the proposed service from Gulfstream we will be at a huge disadvantage economically. We will see our 

enplanements decrease. We deserve better than a small airplane with no restroom - and to Cleveland! We will see 

opportunities pass us by because we do not have the air service necessary for the opportunities to take place here. It is 

always a misuse of tax dollars to fund a subsidy of over 3 million dollars a year for a much lesser service - twice the 

subsidy as Delta currently receives! 

• We need guaranteed code-sharing (integrated reservation system). * Over 3 million dollars in Essential Air Service 

subsidy for less service is not a good use of taxpayer money. 

• If Alpena passengers experience a cancelled flight in Cleveland, there are very few options in getting home when 

compared to Detroit. 

• The current bid does not give us clear expectations on ticket prices in all situations. 

• The planes proposed are much smaller - with no restrooms. Although the air time is 45 minutes, the actual time on 

the plane is much longer, possibly leaving people in a very uncomfortable situation. 

• Our community deserves better - the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Thunder Bay National 

Marine Sanctuary have a very important need for reliable air service that the current bids do not meet. 

• The current bidder does not have a strong network of support. There are a limited number of planes available for 

them to serve their market(s) so where does that leave us when a plane experiences mechanical issues? 

• Cleveland is not a gateway airport and would add an extra stop to most flights. This adds time and expense to our 

travelers. 

• We would like the DOT to re-bid service to Alpena so we can find a better solution. 

• We need more time on this because the issue is more about lack of competition than it is about cost and we need 

time to find the best solution for all parties involved. 

• Alpena's traffic is up two years in a row and our projections, based on economic development projects and activity 

show continued increases in traffic. 

• Cancelled seats are currently being used when figuring load factors and are driving that percentage down. Seats 

on cancelled flights should not be counted as open seats when figuring load factors. 

• . V • *^'' * 

D. Chad Esch 

Alpena and Hillman 

989-354-8411 

www.bannanfuneralhome.com 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subject: 

D Sumerix [sumerix39@msn.com] 

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 9:16 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Re: Alpena County Regional Airport 

Dear Mr. Adams, 

This letter Is regarding Alpena County Regional Airport requesting the T* 

service bid from Gulfstream Airlines not be awarded to them. 

Gulfstream Airlines hub is Cleveland which the majority of the people 

prefer to fly to Detroit, Cleveland is a bad idea. Cleveland is a step down 

from Detroit as far as connections and flexibility for the traveler and will 

impact the ability for Alpena to compete when it comes to economic 

development. 

In addition to asl<ing for a 60 day delay on a decision, other points include 

getting stranded in Cleveland vs Detroit due to weather would be more 

difficult and a hardship on economic projects, and overall the subsidy if 

awarded would be a poor use of taxpayer dollars, which would be double 

than what is currently paid to Delta. 

Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter, and we trust you 

will do the right thing to help the citizens of Alpena, MI and surrounding 

counties that use the services of Alpena County Regional Airport, 

Sincerefy 

Diann Sumerix 

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From: Dawley, Gary [GDawley@ibcp.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:43 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: 'Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce' 

Subject: Air Service to Alpena Michigan 

Dear Mr. Adams: 

I am writing regarding the change in airlines for Alpena. Flying to Cleveland is a step down from Detroit 

and will.impact the ability for Alpena to compete globally when it comes to economic development; the 

size of the planes proposed in the bid are not satisfactory - between one and two hours spent on a tiny 

plane with no restroorh.is not feasible for much of our population; getting stranded due to weather or 

mechanical issues in Detroit is much different than getting stranded in ClffefeliiiTd ^ in Cleveland the 

options to get home would be very limited; awarding this bid to the current bidder would cause Alpena to 

have to put a stop to several economic development projects currently in the w^orks; and the Essential Air 

Service subsidy amotHit requested in the bid is a very poor use of taxpayer dollars - it Is double the 

amount currently paid to Delta for less service than Delta currently provides. 

I do fly from Alpena whenever I get the opportunity and feel strongly about this issue. . , 

Gary C. Dawley 

1324 M-32 West 

Alpena, Mi 49707 

P- 989-354-1903 

F- 989-358-1785 

C- 989-245-5057 

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From: Donald J Mills [DMills@AAACU.COM] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:14 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena Airport Sen/ice 

Mr. AdamsJ 

Good day! I am writing in regards to the level of air service being proposed to serve Alpena 

and the surrounding communities in northeast Michigan. 

I urge you to deny the current proposals submitted to replace Delta and take the necessary 

time to make a decision that will serve the citizens in Northeast Michigan and a decision 

that will facilitate future economic development that is so greatly needed in our region. 

I have extensive experience in the area of finance and cannot understand why we would fund a 

carrier such as Gulfstream.to ttre tune of over $3,000^000.90 to replace Delta wh&.provided a 

much needed service to connect our*"titizens to Detroit at approximately one half on this 

subsidy being proposed for Gulfstream. 

Our region depends upon a strong air service to ensure we can compete on a statewide, 

nationwide and global scale to attract new developments that will create jobs for northeast 

Michigan. 

We also depend on our air service to bring outside citizens to our area to support our 

tourism. We have also demonstrated positive growth in terms of passenger levels which 

further reinforces the need for an air carrier that will meet the needs of the citizens of 

northeast Michigan. 

Please feel free to contact me at the number listed below if you have any further questions. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Donald D. Mills, President & CEO 

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Hal_Neimans@spartanstores.com 

Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 11:43 AM 

To: dschultz@timmconstruction.com 

Cc: andrewsg1@michigan.gov; camhabermehl@alpenacounty.org; 

chad@bannanfuneralhome.com; craig.ryan@lafarge-na.com; curtism@alpenacc.edu; 

dm ills @ aaacu.com; holcom bb @ alpenaschools.com; jeff kowalski @ alpenacounty.org; 

jesse.osmer@mail.house.gov; jkrawczak@alpenachamber.com; jlappan@lappanagency.com; 

john.short@ehi.com; kenhubbard@alpenacounty.org; Adams, Kevin (OST); 

kwood@house.mi.gov; kyle.bonini@mail.house.gov; lylevanwormer@alpenacounty.org; 

missi@mpalpena.com; pettalia@gmail.com; rfortier@chartermi.net; 

senator@levin.senate.gov; senator@stabenow.senate.gov; thadT@alpena.mi.us;' 

todd@mericon.net; tommullaney@alpenacounty.ofg 

Subject: Re: Congressman's response 

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Nov. 13, 2011 

T o All : ^ . '".:•" 

I had planned to get my thoughts out on the loss of our air service, long before now. As a major 

employer in the Alpena area, and as a person lucky enough to call Alpena home after 28 years of living in 

the greater Alpena area, please know I agree 100% plus with Dennis Schultz and the many others asking 

for help and consideration. 

This issue is not just about tiny Alpena. Who cares about just 12,000 plus people.? Truth is, all of 

Northeast Michigan's hope for the future hangs in the balance. We have small growing businesses and 

potential small business opportunities all around Alpena. We have potential for enormously improving our 

tourism. We have significant points of difference that will contribute to improving not just Northeast 

Michigan, but all of Michigan - if you don't stand by and let us die! And we will die without quality air 

service. . , 

Do not allow anyone to cut out the heart of Northeast Michigan. Give us reliable service and we will not 

just use it, we will seriously support it and in the process grow and improve the Greater Alpena 

community. We have come so far in the 28 years I have lived here. You owe it not just to Northeast 

Michigan, you owe it to Michigan, to Michigan residents, and to your own family and friends to get this 

right. We are ready to work with you. But because we are off the beaten path is no reason to let our 

community die. In fact, it is the very reason, when we have hardworking, from the earth constituents, to 

do right by Northeast Michigan. We are counting on you. We cannot do it alone!!! 

* > ' ''•'•- : • •' . 

HalNeiman .•••'* 

Neiman's Family Market(s • •» 

Dennis Schultz <dschultz(a)timmconstruction.com> wrote: 

To: Osmer Jesse <iesse.osmer@mail.house.aov> 

From: Dennis Schultz <dschultz@timmconstruction.com> 

Date: 11/12/2011 10:20AM 

Cc: Levin Carl <senator@levin.senate.qov>, Bonini Kyle <kyle.bonini(ia)mail.house.qov>. Stabenow 

Debbie <senator(q)stabenow.senate.qov>, Hubbard Ken <kenhubbard@alpenacounty.orq>. Wood Kent 

<kwood(g)house.mi.aov>. VanWormer Lyie <lvlevanwormer(ia)alpenacounty.orq>, Peter Petallia 

<pettalia0iqmail.com>f Andrews Greg <andrewsql(a)michiqan.qov>, Kowalski Jeff 

<ieffkowalski(iaalpenacounty.org>, Fortier Richard <rfortier(g)chartermi.net>. Habermehl Cameron 

<camhabermehl(aalpenacounty.org>, Mullaney Tom <tommullaney(ia)alpenacounty.orq>, 

kevin.adams@dot.oov, Donald Mills <dmills(ici)aaacu.com>. Brenton Holcomb 

<holcombb(a)alpenaschools.com>r Short John <1ohn.short(a)ehi.com>, Lappan John 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: pulsfamily@chartermi.net 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 5:41 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena Air Service 

Mr. Adams, 

Please do not give us air service to Cleveland. Detroit is a much more practical way to go 

and can get us where we need to go. 

Spend more taxpayers money for lesser service? Please don't! 

Alpena deserves better aservice than what is currently on the table. 

Thanks for considering this! We need your help! 

Doris Puis, Alpena resident 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Paul Stephan [buckshot536@hotmail.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 7:36 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Delta In Alpena 

Kevin, 

I am writing to you to show support for Delta to remain in Alpena. The GulfStream proposal is not what is best for 

Alpena. 

Though I am not a frequent flier. My family has used the Delta Services. I have seen the airplane Full when it leaves 

Alpena and when it flies into Alpena. 

This is a community that has shown signs of moving forward. The Loss of Delta Airline would truly be a step backwards. 

Paul . *-^, 

Paul A. Stephan 

536 Brentwood Drive 

Alpena, Michigan 49707 

989-356-0439 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Pamela Werth [pam@werth.net] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 6:52 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena, Michigan - Airline Service 

IVIr. Adams, This letter is to express our deep concern regarding the current bidder for air service from Alpena, 

Michigan. My husband, (who is a native of Alpena) and I live and have had a building/development company in Alpena 

for many years. Although our office is located in Alpena, we own and operate over 1500 affordable rental housing units 

throughout Michigan. We travel to various parts of the country for conferences and business related events. Our 

business associates travel to Alpena and to our projects in Michigan. We travel for pleasure throughout the United 

States and abroad. Whenever possible, we fly from Alpena. However, wejwould not take a small, slow airplane to 

Cleveland. Connections from Cleveland would not be neariy aj:^vajlabje.a5"fr3m Detroit. There are more compatible 

. options for us from Saginaw, Flint. Friends and relatives who visit from other states would have more difficulty getting 

to Alpena if Cleveland was included in the flight schedule. It is not a hub for any airline (that I am aware of) and * . 

connections would probably include another layover for these travelers. ..- •'••'.• l',i * 

In addition to the personal inconvenience, having a connection in Cleveland will be a detriment to the businesses in 

Alpena. The cancellations and delayed flights that oecur.during ^he year would be even more problematic for these 

travelers. Since Detroit is only 4 hours from Alpena you can rent a car or someone from Alpena could pick you up, but 

Cleveland would be quite another story. If you are leaving Michigan and are stranded, there are far more choices for a 

traveler from Detroit than from G-levelarid. 

I understand that the current bidder is requesting a larger subsidy for their service than currently being paid to Delta. If 

that subsidy is available, why not pay it to Delta and keep the current service in effect. 

When Northwest Airlines was the carrier for Alpena, the service was shared with Sault St. Marie. If this makes for a 

more feasible route, why not consider combining these communities again. I know there were times when some 

travelers were bumped due to no room. If this is a problem, maybe another flight could be added. More options should 

be explored and I am sure something could be worked out to keep Delta, or another airline usirfgth'e Detroit airport, in 

Alpena. .* 

We will never fly from Alpena to Cleveland and I am sure there are many people in Alpena who feel the same way. 

. TameCa :Aiyv.ertfi 

#. Werth Development, LLt458 West Baldwin St. • 

Alpena, Ml 49707 

(989) 358-8080 

(989) 354-5923 FAX 

pam(S)werth.net 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Michael Wnuk [mwnuk@chartermi.net] 

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:56 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena Regional Airport 

Mr. AdamsThis letter is in regards to airline service at the Alpena Regional Airport located near Alpena, MI. Over the 

years we had considered using the Alpena facility but found the price to be too high. Lately, we have booked 

flights to and from Alpena because the prices were lower and I assumed it was because of the presence of 

Northwest/Delta Airlines. I would think that this would be even more valuable to business.travelers. 

Since we don't have any other mass transit available from northern Michigan to th^'Detrpit area the flight 

connection between Alpena and Detroit MMrbf Aiipprt is the fastest and most reliable mode of transportation. 

Instead of an irritating four hour drive you caifbetiiay^I to Detroit in about. §i|T;hour. *« ^ i 

The proposed alternative airline plan with flights to Cleveland in a smaller aircraft is totally unacceptable. 

The people of northern Michigan deserve to be connected to the rest of the planet if we are to haye any 

economic improvement and to enjoy the transportation methods that are available to the rest of our country. 

Please reconsider the removal of Delta Airlines and instead work on ways to improve the connection between 

Alpena and the rest of the United States. 

Thank you for your time, 

Michael R. Wnuk 

Spruce, MI 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subject: 

McCoy, Joyce [mccoyj@alpenaschools.com] 

Tuesday, November 08, 2011 4:31 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Air Service to Alpena 

Dear Mr. Adams, 

1 am a "native" of Alpena and have been fortunate to be from such a caring, committed community. 1 am a school 

employee. My family and my husband.s family have" owned successful businesse's for more than 50 years. Needless to 

say, my roots are here, and mysu^Qrt is+>ere..., .^_ 

I find it hard to believe that anyone would find it a'ccetJtable to fly out of Alpena and arrive in Cleveland...with no restroom 

and a smaller plane, higher air fares and less connections. We need much more than the proposed service from 

Gulfstream. -. ;• 

I fly from Alpena 3-6 times per year, and drive to Detroit to catch a flight 2-4 times per year....and would fly more if we had 

reliable air service. Delta has not been a perfect partner for us either. Thepast twoitimes that I attempted tt>^ly from 

Alpena, the excuses have been...too many clouds and /or the flight did not arrive the night before. This kind of service 

from Delta does not prompt us to "Fly From Nearby" when you have expensive venues planned at your destination and 

you get a SAM call that the 6AM flight is now cancelled. The lack of enplanements might be from the level of service 

Delta has given us. Also, our current connections are not handicapped friendly. I have experience flying with a relative 

with physical disabilities from Alpena, (getting on the plane is a^chaHenge) and then not knowing if you will be at a gate 

or the tarmac in Detroit, can cause anxiety to the point that driving to Detroit to catch a flight is the best option. 

Delta is our best choice, but we also need "Delta Quality" so they can make money with more using 

our flights, and our community can continue to grow economically. I can't imagine why I would 

choose to land in Cincinnati! We will see our enplanements decrease. We deserve better than a 

small airplane with no restroom! Opportunities will pass us by because we do not have the air service 

necessary for the opportunities to take place here. It is always a misuse of tax dollars to fund a 

subsidy of over 3 million dollars a year for a much lesser service - twice the subsidy as Delta 

currently receives! 

Please take my plea seriously, for Alpena! 

Joyce McCoy »^ .• 

Director of Secondary instCdtieb/iCJ'E . 

Alpena Public Schools .' ' ' • 

2373 Gordon Road •.' • 

Alpena, Ml 49707 

989 358.5026 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Matt Mitchell [mjmitchell98@gmail.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 10:51 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Help Us Keep Delta 

Mr. Adams, 

Just writing to let you know that I do not support the current bid for Essential Air Service in Alpena, MI. Our 

airport is a growing airport, and this is a step down in service. Perhaps the timing of the runway maintenance 

was bad this summer and affected the use of Delta's regional ^ts, but we have one of the finest runways in the 

state of Michigarr."'Our community is extremely fertiote. We are over a twohpurs drive from the 1-75 Interstate 

in Standish, MI and that still puts us a half hour away from the MBS AirpoffS^^en my grandpa vvas dying of 

cancer he had to be flown home via the Alpena Airport. What a shame if we lose depfcndable air service. 

Please do not waste the taxpayer money on the Gulfstream International bid. We don't want to fly 

to Cleveland, Ohio. Keep us connected with Detroit Metro - an airpS^jjhat will keep dollars in our struggling 

state, and one that will connect us to whjgte we need to go and likewise, visitors to Alpena. The National 

Marine Sanctuary depends on Delta. Tneligspital depends «G(B Delta. The community college depends on Delta. 

Besser world headquarters depends (J&'t)elta. .The Combat Readiness Training Center depends on Delta. The 

list goes on and on. " ' • 

Sincerely, 

Matt Mitchell 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: 

Sent: 

To: 

Subject: 

Leslie Davis [leslied@kabu.net] 

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 1:21 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST); 'senator@levin.senate.gov'; 'senator@stabenow.senate.gov' 

Alpena County Regional Airport Service 

P.O. Box 832, Alpena, Ml 49707 - Phone: (989) 358-5627 - www.358-iobs.com 

November 4, 2011 

RE: Alpena County Regional Airport Service 

To Whom It May Concern: 

The client companies of Employment Services, Inc. (ESI) located here in Alpena, Michigan are in the 

principal business of selling, engineering and manufacturing of industrial equipment and 

components. 

It is often critical to the growth of our client's business to not only travel throughout the United 

States and the State of Michigan, but also to allow customers and prospective business 

opportunities to come to our community. The Alpena County Regional Airport is the link for this 

travel and is utilized on a very regular basis for many of ESI's client companies and their 

customers. 

Given any reduction of the current service provided by Delta, travel wpid,d become an obstacle for 

our client companies to conduct and grow their business. 

We strongly support the efforts to continue aii- transportation at their current levels and*we 

appreciate ydur activities in this regard. '"-• 

Sincerely, 

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC. 

Leslie Davis 

Corporate Representative 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Kavanaugh, Edward W [Edward.Kavanaugh@chartercom.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 10:54 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: senjmoolenaar@senate.mi.gov; peterpettalia@house.mi.gov 

Subject: Essential Air Service contract at Alpena County regional Airport 

Kevin 

We ailetohcerned that awarding the air service bid to the current bidder is not in the best interest of Northeast 

Michigati; 

Flying to Cleveland is not the best option for the business community as well as the pleasure traveler, Detroit or Chicago 

are much better gateways to the world. 

We are very concerns by what we feel will be additional flight costs and additional travel time that will cost business 

travelers productivity and fatigue. 

The air service subsidy amount requested in the bid seem to be a poor use of taxpayer dollars. I understand it is more 

than double the amount paid currently to Delta for a service level of less than what is currently being provided by Delta. 

We urge you to consider reopening the bidding process and suggest you ask Delta to rethink their decision of pulling out 

of providing air service to Alpena and Northeastern Ml. 

Sincerely 

Ed Kavanaugh 

Edward W. Kavanaugh Sr. Manager, Government Relations 

Charter Communications 2074 M-32 W. Alpena, Ml 49707 989-356-9524 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Jim Kelly [JimKelly@mos-xerox.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:26 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: We need Delta or Better in Alpena 

Kevin, 

Please re-bld the air service for Alpena Regional Airport to include Delta. 

The current carrier being considered with smaller aircraft, flying to Cleveland is 

not a viable answer for N.E. Michigan to grow new business, increase tourism and to 

keep & maintain our present business base and resources. 

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We neerfjBeFta or better. Anything less will not help Alpena, N.E. Michigan or the 

carrier currently being considered. 

Thanks for your help. **^. 

< • s;:''-;v. f* 

Jim Kelly, ^ , 

Michigan Office Solutions (A Xerox Company) *^^' 

431 N.Ripley ' ' 

Alpena, Mi. 49707 

989-356-9500 ext. 1023 • . 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Jerry()Krans [kransj@yahoo.com] 

Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 9:19 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena air carrier 

I do not want Gulfstream air service in Alpena. 

The planes are too small with limited or no facilities. It would be a major step backward. 

As far as I can see, it would be much more expensive. I just did soni6 comparisons just'firom Cleveland. 

For the destinations my wife and I fly to, the costs ranged from $130 to. $300 more just fro'm Cleveland to our 

destinations. ^>* 

V. If Gulfstream becomes the carrier for Alpena, I would drive to Detroit. 

Jerry Krans *l!t'^ 

216 East Baldwin St. . ': ; 

Alpena, MI 49707 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Jami Patterson [jpatterson@first-federal.com] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:02 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Delta 

Mr. Adams, 

I am emailing you out of concern for our air service in Alpena. I feel that it would be devastating to our community to 

partner with an airline that provides service to Cleveland. Our community deserves better then to have an "airline" that . • 

has no restrooms and that will only provide flighi service to an airport with minimal and pootcQnnections with a much 

higher costs. "'•• • ' , ^ ' . 

I personally would be affected if Delta were no longdr'servicing Alpena. Y^Sl»,-1 have two sons who live outside of 

Michigan, one in Florida and the other, in California. My son that is in Califomia'is serving our country and doesn't get a 

chance to come home very often and it would rnake fajnilies like ours much more difficult to have,our kids come home 

when they are on a limited time schedule anTj bOdget. Also for myh'usband and I, that would m*ian we would have to 

travel at least 2.5 hours away to the next closest airport that would be able to provide much better connections-jn order to 

pick them up and drop them off. 

I know of several families that also have loved ones that live out of state'and taking Delta away from us, would be 

devastating to us. «..= -. 

I am sincerely asking you to reconsider our air service and to have Delta Airlines to continue to provide service for our 

entire northeastern region. 

Sincerely, 

Jami Patterson 

Marketing Manager/First Federal 

A Mother of two sons and a concerned community member. 

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Target Alpena [targetalpena@targetalpena.com] 

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:32 PM 

Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Alpena Regional Airport/Delta Airlines 

Dear Kevin, 

Please let me begin by introducing myself my name is Jim Klarich and I am the Executive Director of Target Alpena 

Economic Development Corporation. Our organization is the preeminent driver of economic development in our region. 

As you may or not be aware, over the past few years Alpena has distinguished itself as a popular Michigan destination for 

tourism, business, and most recently became a State centerpiece for Bio Science'and Technology. Some examples, our 

tourism industry continues to grow year after year, in 2011 we were the 25'*^ most hit website in the Michigan.org Pure 

Michigan campaign compared with being # 300 in 2009. We have "state of the art" Bio Refinery projects currently under 

construction with additional facilities in the planning stages. We are also home tostfte.National Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration's (NOAA) Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary; the largest fresHwater s&nctuary in the world, this 

facility is world renown attracting university students, researchers and tourists Jrom every corner of the planet. 

As you can see there are a lot of great things happening here but like fverythlng-ielse it's fragile and most noteworthy is 

that virtually all the major project investments being made by here are fed by co'mpahfes headquartered in other regions of 

the U.S. thereby requiring reliable high quality air transportation. 

1 can appreciate the difficulty of your position relative to Delta's decision to discontir^ye service to Alpena Regional Airport; 

however I would be remiss in not contacting your office to impress upon you how critical maintaining the highest quality air 

service is to Alpena's citizens, economy, employment and future employment opportunities. I don't believe the carriers 

who participated in your RFP nor the concept of the Cleveland hub are viable solutions to our needs now let alone looking 

to our needs for the future. 

Kevin, I understand that Delta rebid service to Pellston, Escanaba and Sault St. Marie Michigan with the request for 

additional EAS funding. Since the airlines who recently bid on Alpena's service also asked for added EAS subsidies would 

the DOT consider negotiating with Delta to include Alpena's service in exchange for receiving the funding the others 

requested? Please let me know. 

If my office can be of any assistance to you please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Best Regards, 

Jim Klarich 

m. 

Jim Klarich 

Executive Director 

Target Alpena Develtrpment Corp. 

235. W. Chisholm St. 

^^Alp^Jia, MI 49707 

Phone: 989-354-2666 

Fax:989-356-3999 

www.targetalpena.com 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: STEVEN HAMMOND [hammond502@charter.net] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 9:02 AM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: senator@levin.senate.gov; senator@stabenow.senate.gov; Dan.Benjshek@mail.house.gov 

Subject: Alpena Regional Airport 

Dear Sir, 

1 am contacting you in regards to the reopening of bids for the Alpena Regional Airport. ..*. - ^.•.* 

I feel that a better option needs to be found to help connect Northeast Michigan with hub air service than Cleveland.' 

With upgraded Jet service and a refurbished runway we have much to offer the flying public. Delta is missing the boat in 

^ QOt bidding on service fo this side of the state. 

Twork in the teuMst industry at NOAA and in the past two years I've been amazed at places people have corne frorrt to 

visit our museum and take part in the activities that the waters of Lake Huron provide not to mention thft community 

itself. We have a Wildlife sanctuary mere blocks from the downtown core that invite people to bike, hike, walk, canoe^. 

kayak through it. 

The Combat Readiness Training Center continues to improve their facility and is an asset to our area and our country in 

the service they provide. , 

As a community we have been urged to contact you with a laundry list of items tp adflress but I feel it simple boils down 

to the fact the northeast Michigan needs, quality, reliable air service to contfnt^p fc^rnpete economically with the rest 

of the state. We do have industry that need that connection to the wider \*orl^pfesser, LaFarge, Omni, Alpena Regional 

Hospital, NOAA and others that I'm not aware of. 

Thank you for your attention to Alpena's situation 

Nancy Hammond 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Sampler, Patricia [sampierp@alpenaschools.com] 

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 3:06 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Subject: Alpena Service 

Dear Mr. Adams. 

The proposals of the two current bidders is not what Alpena needs to offer quality air service to our residents of the area 

counties that our airport serves. 

I ivas hoping for increased service - a choice between Detroit. Chicago, Traverse City as a destination or connection. 

With this mviimal service, I will end up driving to MSB or Traverse City to make'my connections. 

I have been 'disappointed with Delta's frequent cancellations of Alpena-Qights and was hoping a new agreement could 

inswe us of a regular, reliable method of travel. The two current bidders will not be able to do that for us. 

Thank you for taking the time to review this situation. 

W*;,-V.—-• • 

"•• - •••;.• , • , ' 

Pat 

Patricia Sampler 

.Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 

Alpena Public Schools "-• ""'*•'*>•'/. 

phone 989-358-5034 

fax 989-358-5036 

sampierp@alpenaschools.com 
Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Russ &/or Jeri Rich [rjkrich@charter.net] 

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:58 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: senator@levin.senate.gov; senator@stabenow.senate.gov 

Subject: Alpena, Ml air service 

Mr. Adams, I work for Regional Elite at the Alpena, MI airport. Regional Elite is a wholly owned subsidiary 

of DELTA and performs their ground handling at Alpe*^. .The recent announcement by DELTA of their 

intentions to leave the Alpena market has shocked thos"e^f us who are familiar with the situation. This 

airport is showing steady growth in enplanements and has surpassed the 10,000 mark by the end of 

October. DELTA as a business has a right to run their business however they want. My concern is that 

neither of the current bids meet Alpenas needs. INTREPID's bid is obviously not meeting the minimum 

requirements. The GULFSTREAM bid is a terrible option. The smaller plane, longer flight, no flight 

attendant and service to Cleveland are all negatives. Our business travelers are very clear that they will 

not use flight service thru Cleveland. The three million dollar subsidy requested by GULFSTREAM would 

be a tremendous waste of tax dollars for flights our current passengers won't support or use. We have 

many passengers from our Combat Readiness Training Center, Marine Sanctuary, Besser corp., Lafarge, 

Decorative Panels'inc. and many other area businesses and groups who have told us they will not use the 

GULFSTREAM product to Cleveland. It seems the options are #1. use less than $3million to entice DELTA 

to stay(even if it means going back to sharing flights with Sault Ste Marie) "#?:''reH3idding and hope a 

suitable carrier is interested or #3. discontinue commercial air service to Alpena. I strongly urge you to 

reject the two current bids and either re-bid or entice DELTA to stay. Our passengers are strongly in favor 

of getting DELTA to stay. 

Russ 8i/orJeri Rich 

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Adams, Kevin (OST) 

From: Bernie Lamp [blamp@silcpa.com] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:40 PM 

To: Adams, Kevin (OST) 

Cc: Jackie Krawczak 

Subject: Alpena Air Service 

Dear Mr. Adams: 

1 am writing in regards to the plans for commercial air service at the Alpena airport. As you are aware, because of our 

remote location in northeast Michigan, travel to and from Alpena can be a challenge in meeting the time demands of 

certain business people and those travelling for personal reasons. Although my Job does not require me to travel great 

distances outside the Alpena area, I knovS'^several residents of our community who have and would use the air service on 

a regular basis if the flight sch5,dule was convenient. From my understanding, travel from Alpena to connecting flights in 

Detroit are most convenient for persons in our area. Air travel to and from Cleveland would not afford that convenience 

and as a result the air service might receive more limited use. In order to allow our local businesses the opportunity to 

grow and prosper, we need to afford them the convenience of reliable air travel. 

1 urge you and the other members of the decision-making body at the Department of Transportation to not award the 

air service bid to the current bidder which would provide air service to Cleveland. Rather, I urge you and the DOT to 

work with our community leaders to make more favorable and reliable arrangefrients with a carrier to provide air 

servicefor Alpena to and from the Detroit Metro Airport. '; 

Thank you for your consideration. 

'BernarcCiL Larnp 

Bernard R. Lamp, CPA 

Straley, llsley & Lamp, PC 

P.O. Box 738 

Alpena, Ml 49707 

Phone: (989) 356-4531 

Fax: (989)356-0494 

Cell: (989)464-5313 

email: blamp(S)silcDa.com 

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