Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2024-10-29

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda

Date: October 29, 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 September 24, 2024

4. Presentation by Mayor George Van Dusen

5. Discussion Higher Priority Programming

  Cyber Security Program: Avi/Rich
 Event will be on November 7th

  Home Medical Technology: Syed/Rich
 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
 Next video options

  Technology Glossary: Avi Lead/Syed
 Need to start utilizing the link

  A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics: Chris/Avi
 Chris to set a date and include utility billing

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

6. Discussion Lower Priority Programming

  General AI Program: Avi/TBD

  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
 Village staff: Rich/Jimmy
 o QR codes
  Business AI Program: Avi/TBD

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

  Program on new technology in cars: Jimmy/TBD

7. New Business

8. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: October 29, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Mayor Van Dusen, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Christopher
Oh, Syed Mahmood, David Coyne, and Avi Nutkis. Absent: Richard Owen and Jimmy
Gonzalez.

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

 Scott introduced new Commissioner, David Coyne.

 2. Approve minutes from Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
 Motion by Syed Mahmood. Seconded by Avi Nutkis.

 3. Presentation by Mayor George Van Dusen
 Mayor Van Dusen thanked the Commission for their hard work and encouraged
 them to continue pursuing programs on AI along with the other tech programs
 currently being discussed by the commission.

 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
  Cyber Security Event – Tier 1
 Avi explained that the event is scheduled for November 7 at 7 p.m. in the
 Police station training room. Alex explained that approximately 30 people are
 currently registered.
  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1
 Syed explained that he and Rich have not yet connected. Chris offered his
 assistance and will share information he has on home medical technology with
 Syed and Rich.
  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1
 Chris and Avi will connect in the coming months.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1
 Alex proposed ideas for future videos of which included snow plowing and
 technology that keeps residents safe.
  Technology Glossary – Tier 1
 Alex will share the glossary link with the group. Everyone will aim to add 5 items
 by the next meeting.
  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1
 Alex explained that he reached out to CUB and they are available in 2025. The
 group agreed on a February event. The group discussed having a one pager
 on aggressive sales tactics from alternative energy suppliers.
   Drone Photography – Tier 1
 Ken will connect with Jimmy before the next meeting.

5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming

   General AI Program
 David volunteered to take the lead on AI programs of which included general
 AI and AI for businesses.
   A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
 Village Staff
 Alex explained that the last Farmers’ Market is on November 3. The group
 agreed to begin to prepare for next years.
   Automating Vehicle Stickers
 Alex will have an update at the next meeting.
   Program on new technology in cars
 David volunteered to assist.

6. New Business
 The group agreed to move the November meeting to November 19.
7. Next Meeting
 The next meeting will be on November 19, 2024.

8. Adjourn
 Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Syed Mahmood.