Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: January 28, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Christopher Oh, Syed Mahmood, David Coyne, Michael Lamprecht, Michael Calder, Ujjval Patel, Jimmy Gonzalez and Avi Nutkis. Absent: Richard Owen 1. Call to Order Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Ken Grossman. All approved. 2. Welcome and Introductions The group went around the table and introduced themselves to the three new commissioners. 3. Approve minutes from Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The group provided edits to the minutes. Alex will complete them and present them at the February meeting. 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1 Chris shared his list of ideas with Rich and Syed. The team will connect to discuss prior to the next meeting.  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1 Avi provided a brief overview of the event. Avi and Chris will connect prior to the next meeting to further discuss. The group discussed having it at the business center in the library. Alex will reach out to find a date that works best for Avi and Chris and then reach out to the library.  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1 Alex provided an update on video ideas. Avi suggested a video on the new warning sirens.  Technology Glossary – Tier 1 Avi informed the group that 25 items have been submitted so far. Alex with share the link to the submission form along with the list of what has already been submitted.  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1 Michael L., will assist on the development of a one-pager on energy suppliers. Chris requested that the press release note that the CUB event will include telecom.   Drone Photography – Tier 1 Jimmy contacted the Village’s Communications Manager and staff liaison to the Fine Arts Commission, Meredith Gioia, to begin the conversation on a collaboration between the commissions on a drone photography event. Jimmy inquired on there being a drone demonstration at the event.  General AI Program – Tier 1 David has prepared a 45 minute presentation for the event. He and Avi will connect before the next meeting to discuss. Jimmy offered to assist.  Business AI Program – Tier 1 Ujjval offered to assist. He and David will connect to begin developing the program. 5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  Spring Greening The group discussed attendance at the 2025 Spring Greening. Alex informed the group that the event is traditionally in April.  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and Village Staff Alex suggested that the group pick a date and have some sort of event during their attendance (electronic recycling, etc.).  Program on new technology in cars Jimmy and David have connected and will continue to work on the program. Jimmy suggested including safety tips, lifetime costs of vehicles and other “good-to-knows” in the event. Avi suggested adding subscription fees to the content in the program. Ujjval offered to assist.  Science Fair Jimmy explained that the event will be on March 8 at Wheeling High School. As Jimmy receives more information he will share it will Alex. He also will send Alex the rubric. Michael C, Michael L, and Ujjval volunteered to participate.  Consumer as the Product Michael C. volunteered to help as well as Ujjval.  Cybersecurity Avi explained that the event is tentatively scheduled for May 1. The group suggested that AI fraud, end-to-end encryption, and removing oneself from social media. 6. New Business  Ujjval suggested a program on social media literacy. 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. 8. Adjourn Motion by Jimmy Gonzalez. Seconded by David Coyne.