Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2025-02-25

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda

Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A


1. Call to order

2. Welcome & Introductions


3. Approve Minutes from Tuesday January 28, 2025


4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming

  Home Medical Technology: Syed/Rich/Chris
 Chris to provide update
 Pin down a date

  Smart Home Technology: Chris/Avi
 Chris and Avi to provide update. Alex to provide a date that works best for
 Avi and Chris and then reach out to the library. Targeting March or April 2025.

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

  Technology Glossary: Avi Lead/Syed
 Get an update on who has submitted

  A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics: Chris/Michael
 Chris and Michael to provide a recap
 One pager on utility alternative energy suppliers

  A collaboration on a drone photography event: Jimmy/Ken
 Jimmy to provide update from discussions with Meredith

  General AI Program: David/Avi
 David and Avi to have connected on David’s presentation.

  Business AI Program: David/Ujjval
 David and Ujjvalto provide update on programming for a business AI
 program.

  Program on new technology in cars: David/Jimmy/Ujjval
 Update on plan
  Cyber Security: Avi/TBD
 May 1: AI Fraud


5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming


  Spring Greening
 Ask for volunteers

  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
 Village staff: Rich/Jimmy
 Come up with a date and event for attendance
 QR codes
 Begin preparations for next year

  Science Fair: Jimmy/TBD
 March 8 at Wheeling High School.
 As Jimmy to have shared the rubric with Alex. Confirm that Michael C,
 Michael L, and Ujjval are our volunteers.

  Consumer as the product: Rich/Michael C./Ujjval

  Social Media Literacy: Ujjval/?

6. New Business

7. Adjourn
8.

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Christopher Oh, David Coyne,
Michael Lamprecht, Michael Calder, Ujjval Patel, Jimmy Gonzalez and Avi Nutkis. Also
present was a local student. Absent: Richard Owen and Syed Mahmood.

 1. Call to Order
 Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by
 Ken Grossman. All approved.

 2. Welcome and Introductions

 3. Approve minutes from November 19, 2024 and January 28, 2025.
 November 19, 2024 Minutes: Motion by Michael Lamprecht. Seconded by
 Michael Calder.

 January 28, 2025 Minutes: Motion by Christopher Oh. Seconded by Avi Nutkis.

 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1
 Scott advised that it would be best to build a framework for the event and
 then engage possible event partners afterwards. Jimmy explained that there
 may be local partners available. Alex will assist with contacts at other
 agencies.
  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1
 The group discussed the pros and cons of having the event in person or virtual.
 The group agreed on virtual some time in April. Avi explained that he might
 have a speaker. Alex advised that a demo of the technology would likely be
 most interesting for attendees. Oakton Community College also may have
 resources available.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1
 Alex will resume filming in the Spring.
  Technology Glossary – Tier 1
 Avi informed the group that 39 items have been submitted so far and will get
 Alex a final copy. The group agreed to continue to add items.
  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1
 Michael L., will have a draft of the one pager available at the next meeting.
  Drone Photography – Tier 1
 When the Fine Arts Commission begins planning their event, they will contact
 Jimmy.
   General AI Program – Tier 1
 Ujjval explained that the team has prepared a 45 minute presentation for the
 event and are targeting a May date.
   Business AI Program – Tier 1
 Ujjval and David have contacted and are developing the event.
   Program on new technology in cars
 The group will continue to meet and is targeting a July/August date.
  Cybersecurity
 Avi explained that the event is tentatively scheduled for May 1 and will reach
 out to the police to solidify the date and location.


5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming

    Spring Greening
 The group discussed attendance at the 2025 Spring Greening. Alex informed
 the group that the event is April 6 from 10 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Alex will contact the
 Park District and reach out to the STAT members not present to see if they are
 interested. Michael L, Michael C, Scott S., Chris O., and Ujjval P. volunteered to
 participate. Avi N. might be able to participate.
   A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
 Village Staff
 Once a date is selected, Alex will print off QR code sheets and other materials.
  Science Fair
 Jimmy reiterated that the event will be on March 8 at Wheeling High School
 and will send Alex the final details. Alex reminded those that are attending to
 contact prior to the fair.
  Consumer as the Product
 Michael C. created a draft PowerPoint with his ideas and will share with Ujjval
 and Rich.
  Social Media Literacy
 Ujjval created an outline for the program. The program will center around
 Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and the common scams. Michael C.
 volunteered to help. Avi offered to assist with security and privacy elements.

6. New Business

7. Next Meeting
 Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7 p.m.

8. Adjourn
 Motion by Ujjval Patel. Seconded by Michael Lamprecht.