Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · August 27, 2024
Minutes
Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
Meeting Minutes
Date: August 27, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Conference Room A
Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Rolando Ithier, Ken Grossman, Christopher Oh and Syed Mahmood.
Absent: Jaime Gonazlez Vicker, Avi Nutkis and Richard Owen.
1. Welcome & Introductions
Scott called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Motion by Ken Grossman. Seconded by
Christopher Oh. All approved.
2. Approve minutes from Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Motion by Christopher Oh. Seconded by Ken Grossman.
3. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
Cyber Security Program
Scott briefly discussed the Cyber Security Program. Updates will be provided by Avi
Nutkis at a later date.
Home Medical Technology
Syed will continue to work with Rich and provide an update in the near future.
Smart Home Technology
Chris provided a brief update. He discussed possibly rolling the Smart Home Technology
into CUB. Chris asked Scott for guidance on the scope of this project. Scott stated this
can be an informational item, not a full program.
A collaboration on a drone photography event
Scott said Jimmy will provide an update in the near future.
4. Discussion Lower Priority Programming
Scott briefly discussed possibly using a booth at the Farmers’ Market as a means to
provide information to the public regarding CUB and STAT commission programs. Scott
said the commission will wait to discuss lower priority programming until the higher
priority programs have been addressed.
5. New Business
Rolando said Mayor Van Dusen will attend the September STAT Commission meeting.
Scott thanked all the members of the commission for the work.
6. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on September 24, 2024
7. Adjourn
Motion by Syed Mahmood. Seconded by Ken Grossman.
Agenda
Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
Meeting Agenda
Date: August 27, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
Conference Room A
1. Call to order
2. Welcome & Introductions
3. Approve Minutes from Tuesday May 28, 2024
4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
Cyber Security Program: Avi/Rich
Event will be in October, date is TBD.
Home Medical Technology: Syed/Rich
Sam to transfer knowledge
Smart Home Technology: Chris/Avi
Chris to provide update
STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech: Avi/Chris
Awaiting developing the videos June
Technology Glossary: Avi Lead/Syed
Avi to provide update, with Syed
A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics: Chris/Avi
o CUB will be updating their sales information sheet some
o How to cancel a service
o “Dark Habits”
A collaboration on a drone photography event: Jimmy/Vincent
Potentially a drone photo contest, with the Fine Arts Commission
5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming
CUB Saver Event: Sam/TBD
CUB is interested in a summer event date. The group will target November for the
event and Alex will contact CUB to coordinate.
General AI Program: Avi/TBD
A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and
Village staff: Rich/Jimmy
o Potentially could also be a flier or poster.
Business AI Program: Avi/TBD.
Program on new technology in cars: Jimmy/TBD
6. New Business
7. Adjourn