Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-11-15

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 SPECIAL Meeting Agenda



Date: Tuesday November 15, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A



 1. Welcome & Introductions

 2. Approve minutes from July 27,2022

 3. Resignation of Christopher Whitaker

 4. Mayor George Van Dusen

 5. An Explanation of Sam Corcione’s illness and reason for meeting cancellations

 6. BRAINSTORMING AND THINK TANK for future programming

 7. Discussion of possibility of December meeting and next meeting date (January
 31, 2023)

 8. Adjourn
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 Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda



Date: Tuesday July 26, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A



 9. Welcome & Introductions

 10. Approve minutes from June 28,2022

 11. Discussion Programming


  ComEd Utility Program
 Awaiting information from the Chamber

  CUB Solar Energy Event
 Sam said that he will reach out to CUB to begin discussions Alex explained
 that a representative from CUB reached out to the Village in hopes of
 partnering on their Grow Solar Chicagoland event which will provide
 education on the benefits of solar. Alex explained that this could be an
 opportunity for the commission to partner with the Sustainable Environmental
 Advisory Commission (SEAC) and will forward the email he received from CUB
 to Sam.

  CUB Saver Event
 Fran has received no response from staff at CUB and will reach out to Brian.

  FCC Affordable Connectivity Program
 Avi explained that he will send Alex & Sam language for the newsletter. Fran
 inquired if there was any additional information on affordable broadband
 programs from the federal government. THIS HAS HAPPENED IT WILL BE ON A
 SEPARATE PAGE

  Cyber Security Program
 Avi explained that he has a presentation prepared and that it would also
 pair well with presentations on home health technology. This is tabled until Avi
 returns to full service from his newborn.
   Home Medical Technology
 Syed explained that he would like to assist in this program. Sam said he will
 share his notes on the topic. I have minimal notes and we will need to reinvent
 the wheel.


12. INTERNAL PROGRAMS

  Media Campaign
 Avi suggested a “STATus Updates” media campaign for the Village
 website, Enews, etc. First one out there, need updated logo


   Web Page Cleanup
 Sam and Alex will discuss updating the STAT Commission webpage as well
 as adding minutes and agendas. Our logo has been added, and our minutes.
 We now have a forwarder www.skokie.org/STAT

   Standardized Brochures
 Sam will work with the Commission to standardize program brochures
 and make all internal documents available to the group (cloud-based
 storage).

   Surveys
 Sam and Alex will work together to remake the survey. After talking this over
 we need the whole group to come up with what we want in a survey



13. TED TALK

 ***THIS DISCUSSION IS TABLED UNTIL WE HAVE STAT STABILIZED****

 Rules at TED website. (Ninos/Scott/Christopher/Sam/Nick). We have gotten the
 chance to gather as a sub-commission. The sub-commission is compromised of
 Scott, Christopher, Sam, and Ninos. We are ramping up now that the holidays
 have passed NICK AND ANDREA HAVE HAD A CONVERSATION AND THE
 FEASIBILITY INCREASED


14. New Business

15. Next Meeting August 30, 2022


16. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday November 15, 2022
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Sam Corcione, Alex Franz, Chris Oh, Fran Roehm, Avi Nutkis, Scott Shamberg,
Ken Grossman and Mayor Van Dusen. Virtual attendance Jimmy Gonzalez. Absent: Ninos
Youkhana and James Paik.


 1. Welcome & Introductions
 Sam called the meeting to order.

 2. Approve minutes from July 27, 2022
 Motion from Chris and seconded by Ken. All approved.

 3. Resignation of Christopher Whitaker
 Sam explained that due to complications with work, Christopher Whitaker has
 resigned from the STAT Commission.

 4. Mayor Van Dusen
 Mayor Van Dusen welcomed the group and explained that the Commission will
 be receiving a new member following the November 21 Village Board meeting.
 He also explained that Scott Shamberg has agreed to be Vice-Chair of the
 Commission.

 5. An Explanation of Sam Corcione’s Illness and Reason for Meeting Cancellations
 Sam explained the health concerns that he has been battling and why they have
 caused previous meetings to be cancelled.

 6. Brainstorming for Future Programming
  CUB Solar
 Alex explained that the Village Board will be voting to approve the next
 Village Sustainability Plan at the November 21 Board meeting. One action item
 of the plan is to promote Grow Solar Chicagoland and the Citizens Utility Board
 (CUB) Solar Program. Alex encouraged the group to host a CUB event. Fran
 said she has contacted Peter Gore and that a date/event space just needs to
 be chosen.
  Technology for Skokie Residents & Businesses:
 o Tech for Families Communicating with International Families
 Scott explained that many people living in Skokie are likely
 communicating with family members living in different countries and
 that a program on technology that helps residents connect with
 family might be beneficial to residents. Alex will send Scott and Sam
 the age and demographic data of the Village.
 o Technology Glossary
 Avi advised the group that many Skokie residents are likely not familiar
 with the names and acronyms associated with every day technology.
 Alex discussed the possibility of creating a glossary of technology and
 posting it to the STAT webpage. Avi added that the group could
 create mini-video presentations on the technology and post them to
 YouTube or link already created videos to the STAT page.
 o Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions
 Scott suggested that the group create separate surveys for residents
 and businesses that ask what technological questions that they would
 like answered or what technology programs they might want to see.
  Village Science Fair Award Program
 Jimmy explained that he has contacted the high school and is waiting to
 hear if the event is virtual or in-person.
  Technological Excellence Award
 Jimmy suggested that the Commission conduct a Village-wide technological
 excellence award where applicants will be rated on their application of
 technological innovations in their everyday life, businesses, etc.
  Science & Technology Park
 Scott explained that there are probably many Skokie residents that do not
 know what occurs in the Science & Technology Park. He further explained
 that this is an opportunity for a program that showcases the park and the
 businesses within it.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech
 Avi suggested that the Commission showcase how the Village is using
 technology on the STAT webpage.
  May 4, 2023 – Password Day
 Avi explained that May 4, 2023 is Password Day and that it would be a good
 opportunity to have the Cybersecurity Event on this day.

7. Next Meeting December 13, 2022
 The group agreed to meet in December. In January 2023, the Commission will
 return to its routine schedule of meeting the last Tuesday of the month.

8. Adjourn
 The motion to adjourn was made by Scott and was seconded by Avi. All
 approved.