Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: June 24, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Rolando Ithier, David Coyne, Jimmy Gonzalez, Christopher Oh, Ujjval Patel, Michael Calder, and Avi Nutkis. Absent: Michael Lamprecht, Ken Grossman and Syed Mahmood. 1. Call to order Scott called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Motion by Ujjval. Seconded by Avi. All approved. 2. Welcome & Introductions 3. Approve Minutes from Tuesday May 27, 2025 Motion by Avi. Seconded by David. All approved. 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Science Fair Scott discussed the July Village Board meeting for the award presentation. Jimmy requested a write-up and list of names for the awardees.  Cyber Security Avi discussed a target date in October. Working with PD to confirm. Will work with Chamber of Commerce to collaborate on the event.  General AI Program David discussed the event, which went well. Good engagement with participants. Strong showing in the 55 and older demographic. Avi discussed potentially exploring new opportunities to engage younger demographic. Jimmy suggested trying to hold event at Oakton Community College to reach younger demographic. Scott discussed possibility of making the AI Program an annual event.  Program on new technology in cars David discussed possible date of Monday, July 21. David will work on adding more information to presentation. Group agreed with date. Scott asked if Village could assist with promoting event.  Home Medical Technology Chris believes August target date not feasible. Working on connecting with other stakeholders to speak at the event. Scott said Home Medical Technology can possibly be moved to October.   Smart Home Technology Avi discussed issues connecting with partner organization. Will work to make connection and set a date and program structure. August may be possible; mMay need to push event to 2026.  Business AI Program David will review information Ujjval sent and put it into presentation format. Ujjval discussed the various topics and use cases related to Business AI. Scott asked about a target date for the program. Alex to work with Library to find dates that work in September. Once date is locked in, STAT will reach out to Chamber of Commerce.  Consumer as the product: Michael completed a draft presentation and will share with Ujjval for review. Targeting early November date. Scott discussed possibly moving date up to late October. The group discussed methods for advancing consumer data privacy rights. Scott discussed combining this item with social media literacy. The group agreed to combine the two.  A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics Chris questioned delivery method for one pager. Scott discussed possibly having it linked to in The Scoop. Scott asked Chris to provide an update on when the one-pager is ready. Targeting August. 5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech: Avi/Chris Alex working on video.  Technology Glossary Scott asked the group to provide updates as they have them.  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and Village staff The group is still working on getting table for event. Avi discussed possibly setting up a table at the Winter Farmer’s Market. Avi discussed possibly highlighting the technology farmers are using at the market. Alex to check status of table at Farmer’s Market event.  A collaboration on a drone photography event Jimmy will follow up with Meredith and provide an update.  Social Media Literacy Will combine with Consumer as the Product.  STAT Expo Concept Scott discussed format and feasibility. Asked the group for a volunteer to explore feasibility. Jimmy will take lead. Michael will assist. Jimmy discussed  possibly holding a Skokie Commissions Expo. Chris recommended calling the Expo “STAT-tistics”.  Annual End of Year Report Scott discussed annual end of year report. Asked if report should be submitted to board. Jimmy believes it should to provide statistics on what STAT has accomplished. Scott will complete report at year-end and submit. The group will continue to discuss. Scott questioned if it should be presentation to the board or a report. 6. New Business Jimmy discussed changing the wording of STAT flyer. Jimmy provided wording for new flyer. 7. Adjourn Motion by Ujjval. Seconded by Jimmy.