By Truth Be Told

Nov 3, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

My point (and appears one that individuals agree with) is that the composition of a Board of Directors is to provide vision, leadership, oversight, and supply confidence that the purpose of the entity is achieved and its resources (human & financial) are used prudently to achieve its goals by the entity's staff. While individual members may excel at some of those, financial oversight is an area that every member should have provided sound reason and review. This board's members have been silent and its members have not accounted for their roles and participation/action. Have they walked away? Obviously not, as the entity - Downtown Waco, Inc. still exists. Likewise, some members continue to serve in similar capacities that require fiduciary and management oversight. Was a DWI appointment merely a ceremonial appointment? If BODs are comprised of heads with names only and no oversight, then I (and many others who are disgusted that Mills was provided the ability to even perpetrate this act) would revisit any funding that I may provide either directly via contribution or indirectly through my taxes.

AND FOR THE EDIFICATION OF WHAT's YOUR PURPOSE...

Downtown Waco, Inc. Board (per Waco Tribune)
Chairman Scott Felton
Treasurer Mark Boyd

Tejas Logistics Systems president Gaylan Beavers, Wells Fargo executive Pat Millar, Insurors of Texas president George Chase, American Football Coaches Association executive director Grant Teaff, MCYC executive director Doug McDurham, Baylor University economist Tom Kelly, Quinn Campus executive director Jewel Lockridge, David Hicks of Compass Bank, Stewart Kelly of Kelly Realtors, McLennan Community College executive Danny Uptmore and Baylor's vice president for finance and administration, Reagan Ramsower.

By David

Nov 3, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

I believe there is more to this story that is not being told. YES, she should pay for what she has done. She betrayed the trust of the whole City of Waco. But then there is another Question that needs to be answered. Her husband was supposed to be a prominant attorney. Did he not know or wonder where all this money that his wife stole was coming from or did she do such a good job in hiding it from him or did he enjoy reaping the benifits from what she did?

By Fred's Wife

Nov 3, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

OK now you people quit pickin on my husban. He do what he can to hep you po folk see de truth. Po ole Fred he lost his job anit got nothin to look forward to but postin crap. He aint much of a husband but we get our welfar checks every mondth and he aint no crackhead like yall think.

By ladyb

Nov 2, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

I hope Mills gets probation. I want her to sit amoung other felons at the adult probation office. I want her to do free community service just like other felons, I want her to get that midnight home check just like other felons. I want all other people who steal from our city to see what happens. Going to prison to too easy for someone soooo respectable !

By Randy

Nov 2, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Just another O.J. SIMPSON TRIAL. MAYBE NEXT TIME CAUGHT WITHOUT MONEY TO BUY ATTORNEYS , I CAN ONLY HOPE FOR 10 YEARS OF PRISON AND FULL RESTITUTION OF STOLEN FUNDS PLUS INTEREST. I ONLY WONDER IF THE IRS WAS PAID TAXES OF HER STOLEN INCOME $511,000.00 MAYBE THERE IS HOPE IF IRS COULD BECOME INVOLVED AND A CIVIL SUIT BY DOWN TOWN WACO INC.

By Enough Fred

Nov 2, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

Nice comment, Fred....."Slaughterhouse Waco", the same phrase used 15 times/day on this blog. Can't you come up with something new? Can you be a little more original? Try being creative--instead of just boring. You're an embarrassment to yourself! Here's a new one--complain about Larry Groth, oh wait, you do that 15 times per day also. What a pathetic life you lead--waking up at 4:00 and complaining on this blog. Have you ever heard of marriage? Like anyone would put up with your pathetic existence! You should "Slaughter Fred" and see if anyone even notices!

By Taco is Right

Nov 2, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

Taco's post is exactly right. Ramsower's on that board, too? That man is a disgrace for what he did at Baylor with the SAT.

Get him off your board as soon as you can, Downtown Waco. We wish we could do the same at BU!

By bear78

Nov 2, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

Freddie, my boy, if you are indeed posting at 4:23 am, as indicated, you are sick, sick, sick. Get a life, man! You truly need some help because the venom and hatred you spew will destroy you.

Now, I do agree (God, please don't strike me down!), with Fred and others that SOMEONE should have seen this going on for years. As many non-profits that I have served on, I've never seen one where audits or some kind of financial review weren't required, as well as two signature on checks in the case of a small agency where dual control wasn't possible. The board truly failed in its duties in this case; if it was innocent, as it probably was, it was certainly negligent. I imagine the D&O insurance route has already been investigated-it may not cover theft by an employee.

I haven't kept up with all of the news on this, but if Mills really stole almost $500K and it's been reduced to less than $100K, then the prosecutor owes a huge explanation to Waco citizens. It would appear that a double standard for justice exists and Wacoans of all walks of life should be incensed. If there are mental issues involved, taxpayers deserve to know the details of a plea and full restitution should be required.

By Taco

Nov 2, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

Downtown Waco, Inc. Board (per Waco Tribune)
Chairman Scott Felton
Treasurer Mark Boyd

Tejas Logistics Systems president Gaylan Beavers, Wells Fargo executive Pat Millar, Insurors of Texas president George Chase, American Football Coaches Association executive director Grant Teaff, MCYC executive director Doug McDurham, Baylor University economist Tom Kelly, Quinn Campus executive director Jewel Lockridge, David Hicks of Compass Bank, Stewart Kelly of Kelly Realtors, McLennan Community College executive Danny Uptmore and Baylor's vice president for finance and administration, Reagan Ramsower.

The above are Waco's main problem, get rid of them all and your problem goes away....advise, get out of this toilet as fast as you can, when the above have died off..return-maybe!!

By G.V. Summers

Nov 2, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

I totally agree that Margret Mills deserved the good life. The problem is the way she financed the good life and that was off the backs of the hard working local merchants of downtown Waco. It appears many people, Mrs. Mills included, have the belief that public money amounts to personal money that can be taken and spent as they see fit.
The violation of a public trust makes the crime that much worse. I don't care if she is old her sense of entitlement is warped. It would be an outrage and slap in the face to all the hard working and honest citizens of Waco if there is no jail time assessed.