Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Jimmy Gonzalez, Richard Owen, Alex Franz, Christopher Oh, Baccet Levy, Ken Grossman and Avi Nutkis. Absent: Sam Corcione, Vincent Giovannone, and Syed Mahmood. 1. Welcome & Introductions Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Ken Grossman. All approved. 2. Approve minutes from Tuesday, November 28, 2023 A motion was made by Jimmy Gonzalez and was seconded by Avi Nutkis. All approved. 3. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Cyber Security Program – Tier 1 Avi will reach out to the Police Department in the next week or two to schedule a date for the event. He will cc Alex on the email.  Program on AI & ChatGPT – Tier 1 Alex explained that the event will be on Thursday, March 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Petty Auditorium. Avi and Baccet will meet with their presenters prior to the event and have questions prepared to ask the panel.  Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions – Tier 1 Alex will bring copies of the consolidated survey response data to the next meeting. The group agreed that this will be an annual survey.  Technological Excellence Award – Tier 1 Alex explained that as of the meeting, no award submissions have been received.  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1 Alex explained that the videos will be developed in May/June.  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1 No update.  Science Fair – Tier 1 Sam emailed Alex and will pick up the certificate for the award winner the Friday before the event. The award winner will be honored at a Board meeting in April or May depending on their availability.  Technology Glossary – Tier 1 Avi will create a Google Doc where the group can add items.   Spring Greening 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 explained that members can come and go throughout the event so long as the total number of promised volunteers does not change. 4. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 2 There was nothing new to report.  Drone Photography – Tier 2 There was nothing new to report.  CUB Saver Event – Tier 2 Sam will contact CUB to determine a date. 5. New Business 6. Next Meeting The next meeting will be on March 26, 2024. 7. Adjourn Motion by Baccet Levy. Seconded by Avi Nutkis.