Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2024-11-19

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A


1. Call to order

2. Welcome & Introductions

  New commissioner

3. Approve Minutes from Tuesday October 29, 2024


4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming

  Cyber Security Program: Avi/Rich
 Review of event on November 7th

  Home Medical Technology: Syed/Rich/Chris
 Rich to contact Syed

  Smart Home Technology: Chris/Avi
 Chris and Avi will connect in the coming months to begin planning the event.
 Targeting March or April 2025

  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech: Avi/Chris
 Alex to provide update

  Technology Glossary: Avi Lead/Syed
 Track who has submitted their 5 terms

  A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics: Chris/Avi
 Target date with CUB is 2/19
 One pager on utility alternative energy suppliers

  A collaboration on a drone photography event: Jimmy/Ken
 Potentially a drone photo contest, with the Fine Arts Commission

5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming

  General AI Program: David/Avi

  Business AI Program: David/Avi
  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
 Village staff: Rich/Jimmy
 QR codes
 Begin preparations for next year

  Automating Vehicle Stickers: TBD/TBD
 Alex providing background on the process

  Program on new technology in cars: David/Jimmy

6. New Business

7. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Christopher Oh, Syed Mahmood,
David Coyne, Richard Owen, Jimmy Gonzalez and Avi Nutkis. A local area student also
was present. Absent: Michael Lamprecht

 1. Welcome & Introductions
 Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by David Coyne. Seconded
 by Avi Nutkis. All approved.

 2. Approve minutes from Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
 Motion by Richard Owen. Seconded by Avi Nutkis.

 3. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
  Cyber Security Event – Tier 1
 Avi explained that the event was a success with approximately 40 people in
 attendance. Alex explained that video of the event is available on YouTube.
 Avi advised that a similar event will occur in May.
  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1
 Chris has developed a running list and will email it to Rich and Syed.
  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1
 Chris and Avi will connect in the coming months. The group agreed that a
 presentation/demonstration event format would be best.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1
 Alex will begin developing the video in the coming months.
  Technology Glossary – Tier 1
 Commissioners have begun entering tech terms into the database with a total
 of 19 submissions received. Scott encouraged everyone to continue adding
 items.
  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1
 Chris and new Commissioner, Michael Lamprecht, will connect to develop a
 one pager on navigating aggressive sales tactics.
  Drone Photography – Tier 1
 Jimmy will talk with Fine Arts Commission Char, Pam Garbarini.

 4. Discussion Lower Priority Programming

  General AI Program
 David and Avi will connect to discuss programming for a beginner level AI
 program as well as AI for business.
   A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
 Village Staff
 Alex will share the Market Managers contact info.
   Program on new technology in cars
 Jimmy and David will connect prior to the next meeting. Alex advised that the
 Village has some electric cars that may be of interest for the event.

5. New Business
  Ken advised that IDOT was not taking any time-lapse video of their bridge
 construction projects.
  Jimmy explained that he will reach out to Niles North for information on the
 2025 Science Fair. The Fair is typically the first weekend of March.
  Rich suggested a video on the consumer as a product.
  Alex explained the technology that the Village uses for purchasing vehicle
 stickers as well as how it is enforced. A discussion followed and Jimmy advised
 on the negative perception of the commission that might follow should the
 commission get involved.

6. Next Meeting
 The group agreed to cancel the December meeting.

7. Adjourn
 Motion by Christopher Oh. Seconded by Avi Nutkis.