Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT) — Skokie, IL
Date: 2022-07-26

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
 Meeting Agenda



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



 1. Welcome & Introductions

 2. Approve minutes from June 28,2022

 3. 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. Please see attachment.

  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.
4. 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




5. 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




6. New Business

7. Next Meeting August 30, 2022


8. Adjourn
 Services Division:

 Whenever we hear about another
 tragedy involving gun violence, we grieve
 along with our fellow citizens and
 community members who were
 impacted. The Skokie Human Services
 Division employs trained social work and
 human service professionals that can
assist Skokie residents experiencing any level of trauma or other mental health
concerns.

Residents seeking assistance to navigate the various mental and behavioral health
resources that are available are encouraged to reach out to the Human Services
Division at 847/933-8208. A short confidential phone call and/or in-person visit is all it
takes for the Village's social work and human service staff to connect and refer
individuals or families to the variety of readily available resources in Skokie and the
surrounding area.

Residents also can find a list of available resources on theNiles Township Human
Services Directory.



 Affordable Connectivity Program

From the Village's Telecommunications and Technology Commission:

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission
program that helps connect families and households struggling to affordable internet
service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward
broadband service for eligible households as well as a one-time discount of up to
$100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly
with the Universal Service Administrative Company using an online or mail-in
application.

To learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information,
click here or call 877/384-2575.




 Green Alley Project Approved

As part of the Village’s ongoing commitment
to increased investment in sustainability
initiatives, the Village Board recently