Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Regular Meeting

Skokie, IL · February 24, 2026

Minutes

Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: February 24, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, David Coyne, Trustee Iverson, Alex Franz, Avi Nutkis, Ujjval Patel, Michael Lonero, Michael Calder, Ken Grossman, Christopher Oh, Michael Lamprecht and Vijay Sanghvi. Absent: Catherine Herscher and Syed Mahmood. 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 Scott announced that David Coyne was appointed as Vice Chair of the Commission. 3. Approve minutes from November 18, 2025. Motion by David Coyne. Seconded by Avi Nutkis. All approved. 4. Discussion Non-Programming Items • Spring Greening Event Alex reminded 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 Alex. • School Science Fair Judging Alex reminded the judges that the fair is on Saturday, March 7 at Wheeling High School and that attends should try to arrive around 9 a.m. • 4th of July Parade The group discussed having a presence at the Skokie 4th of July Parade and ultimately decided not to in 2026. 5. Discussion on Programming • Home Medical Technology There was nothing new to report. • STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Alex will complete the video in the spring/early summer. • A Program about Navigating Aggressive Sales Tactics Michael will send new information to Alex when complete. • Program on New Technology in Cars David shared a copy of the one-pager with Alex and Scott prior to the meeting. Alex will have a print out at the next meeting and will post to the webpage. • Crypto Scams Program Alex explained that the event is set for March 28 and requested a press release from the team. • General AI Program The team is targeting Spring and Fall presentations. • Cybersecurity Avi is working with PD to schedule a presentation in the coming months and the annual event in the fall. • Social Media Literacy for Parents The team is targeting a summer event before school starts. • Sustainable Technology Alex suggested that the team develop an outline for the event so that he can share it with SEAC. • CUB Event Alex will contact CUB as the event date draws closer. 6. New Business 7. Public Comment Resident, David Dalka, emailed a comment regarding residential fiber internet. A resident spoke about expanding AT&T fiber to his home. 8. Next Meeting The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 7, 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: February 24, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A 1. Call to order 2. Approve Minutes from Tuesday January 27, 2026 3. Discussion Non-Programming Items a) Spring Greening Event  Confirm dates and get volunteers b) Technology Glossary  Check if any term additions c) School Science Fair Judging  March 7 at Wheeling HS  Judges are Vijay, Ujjval, Michael Lamprecht, and Michael Lonero d) 4th of July Parade 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 – Syed STAT Website – Avi / Chris Video N/A  Update on traffic light video Future How the Village Village’s remote lawnmowers. is Using Tech Navigating Chris / Link in the N/A  Get additional one-pagers to Alex Aggressive Sales Michael L. Scoop Tactics New Technology David / TBD One-Pager Early 2026 Review one-pager for release in early in Cars 2026. Crypto Scams Michael C. / In-person  Presentation ready Program Ujjval Presentation March 2026  Dates needed from Alex General AI David / In-person April 2026  Focus on Agent building 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 Social Media Michael C. / In-person July 2026  Program for parent Literacy Ujjval / Avi Presentation  Possible partnership with schools; Avi update on a school contact; additional possible partners: Human Relations Commission, Board of Health. Sustainable Ujjval /Mike TBD August 2026  Update from Alex on sustainability Technology Loreno coordinator.  Topics include AI data centers, geothermal, and more. General AI David / In-person September  TBD Program Ujjval Presentation 2026 CUB TBD Event September or  Need to reach out to contacts and October 2026 gets scheduled  Need volunteers to staff and coordinate Cyber Security Avi / In-person October 2026 Michael L. Presentation Farmers’ Ujjval / Kate In-Person N/A Market Table STAT Expo — — Postponed No updates. Concept 5. New Business Discuss any new ideas or proposals. 6. Public Comments 7. Adjourn