Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: May 27, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, David Coyne, Michael Lamprecht, Jimmy Gonzalez, and Avi Nutkis. Absent: Michael Calder, Syed Mahmood, Christopher Oh, and Ujjval Patel. 1. Call to Order Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by David Coyne. All approved. 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Approve minutes from April 29, 2025. Motion by Ken Grossman. Seconded by Michael Lamprecht. Avi noted a correction that he was not at the meeting. Alex will make the correction. All approved. 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Science Fair – Tier 1 Alex noted that June does not work for the award winners. The group is targeting a July Village Board meeting for the award presentation.  Cybersecurity – Tier 1 Avi explained that he is looking at new dates. He further discussed the possibility of attending BEAT meetings to present on cybersecurity in a more condensed program. He also discussed the possibility of an event with the Chamber of Commerce.  General AI Program – Tier 1 The event will be June 9 at the Skokie Public Library. Alex will add the sign-up link to the press release. (AI)  Program on new technology in cars – Tier 1 The group is finalizing the presentation and is targeting a mid-late July event date at the Library. Alex will find dates that work best and share. (AI)  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1  The group agreed on targeting a fall date for the event. Scott will follow up with Syed and Chris. (AI)  Business AI Program – Tier 1 Ujjval and David will connect. Ujjval has use cases that will be incorporated into the program. The group is targeting a September date at the Library. As the event draws closer, Alex will reach out to the Chamber of Commerce to see if they might include it in their newsletter.  Consumer as the Product No update at this time. The group is targeting a November date.  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1 An updated one-pager has been completed and Michael and Chris will share their draft will Alex and Scott. Chris emailed a list of future topics (see below) that Scott shared with the group. o Monitoring / Cancelling subscriptions services o Cutting the cord o Dealing with solicitors (Costco, Target, door to door, etc) o Scams (online, phone calls, door to door, grocery store parking lots, etc) o Understanding utility/billing apps/websites (how to setup autopay, receive online bills, etc). 5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Alex provided an update.  Technology Glossary Alex will begin to publish the existing tech items to the webpage. The group is encouraged to continue to enter glossary items.  Drone Photography Jimmy has made progress on the event and suggested a late summer to fall call for submissions. Noted possible Fine Arts collaboration for judging submissions.  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and Village Staff Jimmy has contacted Market manager.  Social Media Literacy No updated.  STAT Expo Concept Jimmy suggested collaborating with Oakton College. Could potentially expand to be a commissions expo. Alex suggested the event focus on specific areas of STAT expertise. 6. New Business The group discussed creating an annual end of year report. 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. 8. Adjourn Motion by Jimmy Gonzalez. Seconded by David Coyne.