Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2024-01-30

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda

Date: January 30, 2023
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A


 1. Call to order

 2. Welcome & Introductions

 3. Approve Minutes from Tuesday November 28, 2023

 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming

  Cyber Security Program: Avi/Baccet
 Suggested Dates: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of the week of March 11th at
 7 p.m. This worked for David Chan, waiting on Roman Eng.

  A Program on AI and ChatGPT: Avi/Baccet
 Event will be at the library in March. Alex will work with them on a date and the
 logistics.

  Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions: Scott/Alex (all)
 Printed version of the survey to be available in the Health and Human Services
 waiting room for residents to complete while they wait for their appointment.

  Technological Excellence Award: Jimmy/Syed
 Check for any submissions.

  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech: Avi/Chris
 Awaiting developing the videos in the spring.

  Home Medical Technology: Syed/Baccet/Sam
 Sam to meet with the team in early 2024.

5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming

  A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics: Chris/Avi
 Christopher initiated a discussion on the aggressive sales tactics of phone providers
 and how the Commission can help educate residents on these tactics and how to
 best navigate them.

  Tech for Families Communicating with International Families: Scott/Sam

  Technology Glossary: Avi Lead/All Commissioners
 Creating a glossary of technology and posting it to the STAT webpage.
  A collaboration on a drone photography event: Jimmy/TBD
 Potentially a drone photo contest, with the Fine Arts Commission

  Spring Greening event TBD/TBD

6. New Business

7. Adjourn

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
 Conference Room A

Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Sam Corcione, Richard Owen, Alex Franz, Christopher Oh,
Baccet Levy, Vincent Giovannone, Syed Mahmood, Ken Grossman and Avi Nutkis.
Absent: 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.

 2. Approve minutes from Tuesday, November 28, 2023
 A motion was made by Baccet Levy and was seconded by Syed Mahmood. All
 approved.

 3. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
  Cyber Security Program – Tier 1
 Avi reported that the event will be in May of 2024. He will update his
 presentation and work with PD to secure a date.
  Program on AI & ChatGPT – Tier 1
 Alex explained that the event will be on Thursday, March 14 from 7-8:30 p.m.
 Alex will create an online form for attendees to register and submit questions to
 the panel. Avi & Baccet also have a list of questions prepared.
  Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions – Tier 1
 Alex will bring the survey results to the next meeting.
  Technological Excellence Award – Tier 1
 Alex explained that as of the meeting, no award submissions have been
 received. Alex will share the award with the Chamber of Commerce, ISTP,
 schools and business community.
  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1
 Alex explained that the videos will be developed in the spring.
  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1
 Sam explained that the he will meet with the team in early 2024.
  Science Fair – Tier 1
 Sam explained that the Science Fair will be on March 2 at Stevenson
 Highschool. Sam noted that at previous fairs, the Mayor would congratulate
 the winner during the award presentation. The group agreed that Jimmy
 should reach out to the Fair organizers and see if a member of the STAT
 Commission can present the award. Sam, Rich, and tentatively Baccet, said
 they also would attend.
   Technology Glossary – Tier 1
 The group agreed that this item would be moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1 now that
 the survey data has been received. Syed agreed to assist in the development
 of the glossary.

4. Discussion Lower Priority Programming
  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 2
 There was nothing new to report.
  Technology for Skokie Residents & Businesses:
 o Tech for Families Communicating with International Families – Tier 2
 The group agreed that this item will be removed from future agendas.
  Drone Photography – Tier 2
 Alex will speak with the staff liaison of the Fine Arts Commission to see if they
 are interested in working together on this.
  Spring Greening
 Alex spoke with the Park District and explained that the event will be on April
 14 from 10 am – 1:45 pm. The group agreed that the morning time slot, which is
 from 9 am -12 pm, works best. Alex will contact the Park District to see if
 members can come and go throughout the event.
5. New Business
 Sam discussed having the annual CUB Saver event. Sam will reach out to CUB for
 possible dates and more details.
6. Next Meeting
 The next meeting will be on February 27, 2024.

7. Adjourn
 Motion by Sam Corcione. Seconded by Ken Grossman.