Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Regular Meeting

Skokie, IL · January 27, 2026

Minutes

Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: January 27, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Trustee Iverson, Alex Franz, Avi Nutkis, Ujjval Patel, Michael Lonero, Christopher Oh, David Coyne, Michael Lamprecht, Vijay Sanghvi, and Catherine Herscher. Absent: Syed Mahmood, Michael Calder and Ken Grossman. 1. Call to Order Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Ujjval Patel. All approved. 2. Welcome and Introductions The group introduced themselves to new commissioners, Catherine Herscher and Vijay Sanghvi. 3. Approve minutes from November 18, 2025. Motion by David Coyne. Seconded by Ujjval Patel. All approved. 4. Discussion Non-Programming Items  Village AI Policy IT Director, Tomasz Tarasiuk, gave a presentation on Village cybersecurity technology and how the Village is utilizing/regulating Artificial Intelligence now and in the future.  Spring Greening Event Alex informed the group that the event is Sunday, April 12. Morning and afternoon timeslots are available for volunteers. Alex will share the information when he sends out the minutes.  Technology Glossary Michael Lamprecht will share new items with Avi. 5. Discussion on Programming  Home Medical Technology Chris will have more at the next meeting. Ujjval medical contact will be removed from future agendas. Avi suggested including cybersecurity considerations for smart home technology.  Consumer as the Product/Social Media Literacy The team explained that the event was well attended with approximately 50 people in attendance. The group discussed having another event in July. Future events might discuss specific topics like social media literacy for parents.  A Program about Navigating Aggressive Sales Tactics Alex explained that the one-pagers are posted to the STAT website. Michael will send new information when complete.  Program on New Technology in Cars The team will have draft a one-pager for release by the next meeting.  Crypto Scams Program Alex will reach out to Library to schedule a date in March.  Smart Home Technology Remove program from future agendas.  CUB Event The group is targeting September or October for the event.  General AI Program David and Ujjval will connect to discuss the program which will focus on agent building. Trustee Iverson suggested including information on how to create summaries of Village Board meetings. The team is targeting April and September presentations.  Cybersecurity Avi explained that the next presentation will be in May.  Science Fair Alex explained that the fair is Saturday, March 7. Vijay, Ujjval, Michael Lamprecht, and Michael Lonero volunteered to judge.  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Alex will have more to report at the next meeting.  A table at the Farmers’ Market Kate volunteered to help.  Sustainable Technology Alex will follow up with Sustainability Coordinator but encouraged the group to pursue the event while he waits to hear back. The group is targeting an August event.  Social Media Literacy for Parents Avi is talking with school districts and will have more information. Kate volunteered to help.  STAT Expo Postponed. 6. New Business Avi reminded the group of the Fourth of July parade and if STAT wants to participate they should begin discussing it. 7. Public Comment None 8. Next Meeting The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. 9. Adjourn Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Michael Lonero.

Agenda

Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation (STAT) Commission Meeting Agenda Date: January 27, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A 1. Call to order 2. Approve Minutes from Tuesday November 18, 2025 3. Discussion Non-Programming Items a) Welcome New Members b) Village AI Policy  Presentation on Village tech, AI, and cyber security from IT Director, Tomasz Tarasiuk c) Spring Greening Event  Confirm date  Get volunteers d) Technology Glossary  Check if any term additions 4. Discussion on Programming Title of Program Assigned Type Date Updated Activities Home Medical Syed / Chris Recording TBD Determine next steps and potential Technology event timeline. Action Items  Provide medical industry contact to team – Ujjval  Provide medical industry contact – Syed Consumer as Michael C. / In-person January 10, Report on how it went the Product / Ujjval Presentation 2026 Social Media Literacy Navigating Chris / Link in the N/A Get update on postings to the website Aggressive Sales Michael L. Scoop and update on ADA guidance Tactics New Technology David / TBD One-Pager Early 2026 Group will draft a one-pager for release in Cars in early 2026. Crypto Scams Michael C. / In-person February 2026  Presentation ready Program Ujjval Presentation  Dates needed from Alex Smart Home Chris / Avi In-person TBD Avi to update on final outreach; if Technology Presentation unsuccessful, the program will be dropped. CUB TBD Event March 2026 Need to reach out to contacts and gets scheduled General AI David / In-person April 2026  Deck is being updated Program Ujjval Presentation  Alex to update on contact with the library to align with their events. Cyber Security Avi / In-person May 2026 Michael L. Presentation School Science TBD Event Spring 2026 Alex to provide update on date and Fair location STAT Website – Avi / Chris Video N/A  Update on traffic light video Future How the Village  Village’s remote lawnmowers. is Using Tech Farmers’ Ujjval In-Person N/A Market began in January Market Table Sustainable Ujjval /Mike TBD TBD  Update from Alex on sustainability Technology Loreno coordinator.  Topics include AI data centers, geothermal, and more. Social Media Avi TBD TBD Possible partnership with schools; Avi Literacy for update on a school contact; additional Parents possible partners: Human Relations Commission, Board of Health. STAT Expo — — Postponed No updates. Concept 5. New Business Discuss any new ideas or proposals. 6. Public Comments 7. Adjourn