20061221Application.pdf

Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.
Attorney At Law
1720 Windward Concourse
Suite 250
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
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December 20, 2006
VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Ms. Jean D. Jewell
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Secretary
472 West Washington Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
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Re: Telcentrex, LLC
Dear Ms. Jewell:
Enclosed please find for filing an original and three (3) copies of Telcentrex, LLC's
Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Resold and Facilities-
Based/UNE Local Exchange telecommunications services within the State of Idaho. The company
has no local exchange customers at this time in the State ofIdaho and this is a new filing.
APPLICANT HAS ALSO ENCLOSED ONE (1) COpy OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS IN A SEPARATE ENVELOPE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL AND
PROPRIETARY", AND RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
OF THE ENCLOSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION. APPLICANT EXPECTS THAT
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE RESTRICTED TO COUNSEL AGENTS AND
EMPLOYEES WHO ARE SPECIFICALLY ASSIGNED TO THIS APPLICATION BY
THE COMMISSION.
I have also enclosed an extra copy of this letter to be date stamped and returned to me in the
enclosed, self addressed, postage prepaid envelope. If you have any questions or if I may provide
you with additional information, please do not hesitate to contaetme.
M. Steinhart
ttorney for Telcentrex, LLC
cc:Steven Gareleck
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSI C E \ \j ED
IN THE MATTER OF THE f\D~ DEC 2. \ fI;.1 9: APPLICATION OF
Telcentrex, LLC for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Provide
Local Exchange Telecommunications
Services Within the
State ofIdaho
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APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY
Application is hereby made to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity authorizing Telcentrex, LLC, ("Applicant" or "Telcentrex ) to provide
local exchange telecommunications services pursuant to Idaho Code Sections 61-526 through -528
and IDAP A 31.01.01.111 (Rules 111 & 112) as clarified by Procedural Order No. 26665 in Case No.
GNR-96-4. The following general information and exhibits are furnished in support thereof:
1.)Applicant's legal name, address of its principal offices and telephone number are:
Telcentrex, LLC
5490 McGinnis Village Place, Suite 114
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
The Applicant has no office located in the State of Idaho. The Applicant intends to provide
resold and facilities-based local exchange service utilizing the UNE platform. Such services will be
provided by utilizing the facilities incumbent local exchange carriers ("LECs ), as well as
unbundled network elements.
Applicant is incorporated in the State of Georgia and is in good standing under the laws of that
state. In addition, the Company is authorized to do business as a foreign limited liability company in
the State of Idaho. Attached as Exhibit 1 to this Application is a copy of the Company s Articles of
Incorporation.A copy of Applicant's certificate of authority to transact business in Idaho is
attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
The name and business address of Applicant's registered agent for service in Idaho are:
TCS Corporate Services, Inc.
5527 Kendall Street
Boise, Idaho 83706
The names and addresses of the ten common stockholders of Applicant Owning the Greatest
Number of Shares of Common Stock and the Number of Such Shares Owned by Each are:
Name and
Address
Shares Owned Percentage of All
Shares Issued &
Outstanding
Percentage
of Voting
Control
Cost Management Group, LLC 100%
Address: All of the shareholders can be reached through the company at the address listed in 1.) above.
The names, addresses and ownership of Applicant's Officers and Directors are:
Officers:
Steven Gareleck President
Remington Reynolds Secretary
Dan Bommer Vice-President
Directors:
None
Each can be reached at Applicant's primary place of business and telephone number as
follows:
Telcentrex, LLC
5490 McGinnis Village Place, Suite 114
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone]
The Name and Address of Any Corporation, Association, or Similar Organization Holding a
5% or Greater Ownership or Management Interest in Applicant are as follows:
See answer to 4. above.
The names and addresses of Subsidiaries Owned or Controlled by Applicant are as follows:
Not applicable.
Applicant initially proposes to provide resold local exchange servIces and to purchase
unbundled network elements provided by existing LECs: Qwest North, Qwest South, and Verizon.
Applicant has no current plans to install facilities in Idaho but may do so in the future, however, the
nature and extent of the facilities to be utilized has yet to be determined. Applicant intends to provide
all forms of intrastate local exchange and interexchange telecommunications services including:
1. Interexchange (switched and dedicated services):
A. 1 + and 101XXXX outbound dialing;
B. 800/888 toll-free inbound dialing;C. Prepaid and Postpaid calling cards;
D. Directory Assistance; and
E. Frame Relay and other data services.
2. Local Exchange:
Local Exchange Services for business and residence customers that will enable
customers to originate and terminate local calls in the local calling area served by other
LECs, including local dial tone and custom calling features.
Switched local exchange services such as flat-rated and measure-rated local services;
vertical services, Direct Inward and Outward Dialed trunks, carrier access, public and
semi-public coin telephone services, and any other switched local services that
currently exist or will exist in the future.
Non-switched local services (e., private line) that currently exist or will exist in the
future.
Centrex and/or Centrex-like services that currently exist or will exist in the future.
Digital subscriber line, ISDN, and other high capacity line services.
Applicant seeks authority to resell and provide facilities-based/UNE interexchange and local
exchange services initially throughout the State where provided by incumbent LECs, however
Applicant does not intend to service areas serviced by any LECs which are eligible for a small or rural
carrier exemption pursuant to Section 251 of the Federal Telecom Act of 1996.
Applicant has no current plans to install facilities in Idaho. If Telcentrex installs facilities in
Idaho, it would probably use the following or a similar configuration of equipment: Telcentrex will
provide voice and high speed data services through a combination of the latest technology switching
and transport media comprised of the Lucent Technology 5 ESS Generic 13 switch module
ADSL/SDSL transport and Internet service equipment and the latest Optical multiplexer DAC's
configurations. The switching system consists of a central processing and control complex capable
of interconnection as a peer to the incumbent as well as competitive local exchange companies. The
hub portion of the switch will interconnect with the public switched network on Signaling System 7
SS7") or Feature Group D ("FGD") facilities. The system s remote module capability will allow
properties to be served in a manner that provides the exchange of appropriate signaling, control and
calling/caller information to the network in accordance with network standards and specifications.
Additionally, these services will be delivered over a combination of delivery mechanisms through
incumbent local carriers' unbundled loop network, both copper and fiber and transport networks, as
well as via Telcentrex constructed facilities. Applicant intends to provide service upon certification
and finalization of interconnection agreements with the LECs.
Copies of Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods ended December 31 , 2004
December 31 , 2005 & August 31 , 2006, for Cost Management Group, LLC, Applicant's parent
company, Exhibit 3, are being filed in a separately sealed envelope marked "Confidential and
Proprietary".
10.A map showing where Applicant is proposing to provide service is attached hereto as Exhibit
11.)A copy of Applicant's illustrative tariff is attached hereto as Exhibit 5. Applicant will file its
proposed tariff establishing its proposed services and charges upon completion of interconnection and
upon receipt of certification by the Commission.
12.Questions concerning this application and Applicant's tariff should be directed to Applicant'
representative:
Lance lM. Steinhart
Lance J.M. Steinhart, P.
1720 Windward Concourse
Suite 250
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (Facsimile)
Isteinhart~telecomcounse1.com (Email)
Customer Complaints and Inquiries are to be addressed to:
Brian Keperling
5490 McGinnis Village Place, Suite 114
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
[phone] (Customer Service)
13.Applicant has not initiated interconnection or resale negotiations.
14.Applicant has reviewed the laws and regulations of this Commission governing local exchange
telecommunications services in Idaho and will provide service in accordance with all laws, rules and
regulations to the extent they are not preempted by the Federal Act.
15.Applicant will not require advance payments or deposits, therefore, no escrow account is being
filed.
WHEREFORE, Telcentrex, LLC, requests that the Idaho Public Utilities Commission enter an
order granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorizing Telcentrex, LLC, to
provide resold and facilities-basedIUNE local exchange telecommunications services pursuant to
Idaho Code Sections 61-526 through -528 and IDAPA 31.01.01.111.
Respectfully submitted this
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TELCENTREX, LLC
By:
Lance J. . Steinhart
Attorney for
TELCENTREX, LLC
LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
EXHIBIT 2 CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS
EXHIBIT 3 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
EXHIBIT 4 SERVICE AREA MAP
EXHIBIT 5 ILLUSTRATIVE TARIFF
EXHIBIT 1 - ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
Secretary of State
Corporations Division
315 West Tower
#2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1530
CONTROL NUMBER: 0439423
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/25/2004
JURISDICTION : GEORGIAREFERENCE : 0045
PRINT DATE : 07/06/2004
FORM NUMBER : 356
SUZANNE CARSON
THE QUICK INC. CORPORATION
16000 BARKERS POINT LANE, STE. 220
HOUSTON, TX 77079
CBRTIPICATB OJ.l' ORGANIZATION
I, Cathy Cox, the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify
under the seal of my office that
TELCENTREX, LLC
A GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
has been duly organized under the laws of the State of Georgia on the effectivedate stated above by the filing of articles of organization in the Officeof the Secretary of State and by the paying of fees as provided by Title 14of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
WITNESS my hand and official seal in the City of Atlanta
Georgia on the date set forth above.
and the State of
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Cathy Cox
Secretary of State
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
315 West Tower, #2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
AUanta, Georgia 30334-1530
[phone]
Registered agent, officer, entity status information via the Internet
http://WNN.georglacorporaUons.org
WARREN RARY
Director
ENRICO M. ROBINSON
Assistant DirectorCATHY COX
Secretary of State TRANSMITTAL INFORMATION
GEORGIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
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LLC Name ReservaUon Number (rt one has been obtained; If articles are being filed without prior reservation, leave this line blank)
Telcentrex, LLC
LLC Name List exactl as It a ars In articles
Suzanne Carson, Vice President, The Quick Jnc Corporation (a TX corp).
Name of person filing articles (certificate will be mailed to this person, at address below)
16000 Barkers Point Lane, Suite 220
Address
Houston
City
281-293-8212
Telephone Number
State
77079
Zip Code
7740 Roswell Road, Suite 100
Principal Office Mailing Address of LLC (Unlike registered office address, this may be a post office box)Atlanta GA 30350City State Zip Code
George Remington Reynolds
Name of LLC's Registered Agent in Georgia
7740 Roswell Road, Suite 100
Registered 0fIIce Street Address of LLC in Georgia (Post office box or mail drop not acceptable for registered office address)Atlanta Fulton GA 30350City County State Zip Code
Name and Address of each organizer (Attach additional sheets If necessary)
The Quick Jnc Corporation 16000 Barkers Point LnOrganizer Address
Suite 220, Houston
City State
77079
Zip Code
State ZI Codeanlzer Address
Mall or deliver the following Items to the Secretary of State, at the above address:1) This transmittal form2) Original and on~py the Articles of Organization3) Filing fee of. $100.00 p yable to Secretary of State. Filing fees are NON-refundable.
June 24, 2004
Date
FORM 231
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Articles of Organization
Telcentrex, LLC
Article 1.
The name of the limited liability company is Telcentrex, LLC.
Article 2.
Management of the limited liability company is vested in the manager.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these
This 24th day of June, 2004.
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APPLICA TION FOR REGISTRA TION
FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
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1. The name of the limited liability company is: Telcentrex, LLC
2. If the name of the limited liability company is not permissible or is not available in Idaho
the name the foreign limited liability company will use in Idaho is:
3. The jurisdiction under whose laws the limited liability company is organized isGeorgia and the date of its formation was
June 25, 2004
4. The name and address ofthe registered agent in Idaho is: TCS Corporate Services, Inc.
5481 Kendall St., Boise, ID 83706
5. The address of the limited liability company s office in the jurisdiction under whose laws
it is organized is:
5490 McGinnis Village Place, Suite 114, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
6. The address of the limited liability company s principal office, if other than the address
in #5 above, is:
5490 McGinnis Village Place, Suite 114, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
7. The address to which correspondence should be addressed is:
5490 McGinnis Village Place, Suite 114, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
nager, if any, or a member
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Steven Gareleck
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Secretary of State use only
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Secretary 0 f State
Corporations Division
315 West Tower
#2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334- I 530
CERTIFICA TE
EXISTEN CE
, Cathy Cox, Secretlry of State and the Corporations Commissioner of the state of Georgia,
hereby certify under the seal of my office that
TEL CENTREX, LLC
Domestic Limited Liability Company
was formed or was authorized to transact business on 06/25/2004 in Georgia. Said entity is in
compliance with the applicable filing and annual registration provisions of TItle 14 of the Of'fiCjal
Code of Georgia Annotated and has not filed articles of dissolution, certificate of cancellation
any other similar document with the office ofthe Secretary of State.
This certificate relates only to 1I1e legal existence of1l1e above-named entity as of the date issued. It
does not certifY whether or not a notice of intent to dissolve, an application for withdrawal, a
statement of commencement of winding up or any other similar document has been filed or is
pending with the Secretary of State.
This certificate is issued pursuant to Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and is
prima-facie evidence that said entity is in existence or is authorized to transact business in this
state.
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of Atlanta and
the State of Georgia on 5th day of December. 2006
Cathy Cox
Secretary of State
Certification Number: 425094-Reference:
Verify this certificate online at http://corp.sos.state.ga.uslcorplsa;kblverlfy.asp
EXHIBIT 3 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FILED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
EXHIBIT 4 - SERVICE AREA MAP
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State of Georgia
County of Forsyth
Steven Gareleck, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that
he/she is the President of Telcentrex, LLC, the Applicant in the
proceeding entitled above, that he/she has read the foregoing
application and knows the contents thereof; that the same are trueof his/her knowledge, except as to matters which are therein
stated on information or belief, and to those ~~ers he believes
them to be true,
Steven Gareleck
President
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