Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · February 25, 2020
Minutes
Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday February 25, 2020
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
Conference Room E
Attendees: Sam Corcione, Fran Roehm, Alex Franz, Nick Wyatt, Avi Nutkis, Christopher Whitaker,
Scott Shamberg, Ken Grossman, James Paik, Ninos Youkhana and Chris Oh. Absent Randall
Cling and Jimmy Gonzalez.
1. Welcome & Introductions
Meeting begins at 7 p.m. Everyone introduced themselves to new commission member
Chris Oh and guest speaker and Village Planning Supervisor, Steve Marciani.
2. Approval and discussion of the January 28, 2020 Meeting Minutes.
Motion from Scott and seconded by Christopher. All approved. Alex will add Randall
Cling as absent in the January minutes.
3. Discussion Programming
Welcoming Steve Marciani to present and update us on information for the
upcoming CENSUS, and our participation therein:
Steve gave an overview of the 2020 Census and the role the Village will play in
ensuring that everyone in Skokie completes it. Steve explained that the new use
of technology for submitting the Census is the greatest challenge that Census
workers are facing. He also explained that anyone can assist someone in filling
out the Census as long as they are not making any assumptions for that person
and are inputting data as directly stated by that person. Steve told the group
that the best thing they can do to help is to talk to their friends and neighbors
about filling out the Census. Additionally, he informed the group that if they
would like to volunteer in the future or obtain Skokie Census signs they should
email him.
Census Event
Christopher is working with Ninos to find a time for testing the Census program. He
explained if people have issues logging into the system they can call the census
number. He also informed the group that if they see any negative postings about
the census they can email rumors@census.gov and it will get taken down. Nick
told the group that if Steve needs help, he will let everyone know. Sam asked
Ninos and Christopher to create a FAQ sheet on the census if the group is called
to help.
Village Science Fair Award Program
Sam told the group to meet in the back-reception hall of Niles North High School
at 9:00 A.M. and that he will need an even number of volunteers as judges. Alex
and Nick will create a new certificate for the event.
A ComEd utility program as to what is available for Business (Scott/Ninos)
Scott explained that all that is left is to promote the event. Alex will add the event
to the special events calendar on the website and will work to get it in the E-news
for the business community.
CUB Event with Brian McDanial
Fran explained that Brian is busy with Nicor but is excited to work with the group
again. The group did not have any additional topic ideas to give to Brian.
A program on automation and its impacts (Scott/James)
Sam explained that going to Amazon is not in violation of preferring a vendor
because they are currently the only Skokie business who can demonstrate the
concept. Ninos informed the group that Amazon is already giving tours. Nick said
he will reach out to the manager of Amazon about having the commission take a
tour or the possibility of a community tour sponsored by STAT. Avi said he will
reach out to his contacts in the automation industry to see if they will present for
free.
HOME MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY with the Public Safety Commission and the Health
Department (Ninos and Avi)
The group will revisit this topic at next month’s meeting.
A program on cyber security- (Avi/Sam)
Avi has spoken with Officer Swabak and was informed that Mondays work best.
The group agreed that Monday, May 4 at the police station is the best date for
the event. The Consumer Affairs Commission has asked to assist in the program.
Drone Technology
The group will revisit this topic at next month’s meeting.
AARP Tablet Training (Fran/Christopher)
Scott explained that he will have the information by next month’s meeting.
4th of July Parade
Sam said he will stop by Village Hall shortly to complete the application.
4. Internal Programming and projects:
Ninos could have his company bring their outreach programming.
Ninos told the group that Accenture will be partnering with STAT and Oakton
Community College to create an apprenticeship program. Nick encouraged the
group to create a press release on the event after it is complete on the success
of the program and the role of STAT in implementing it.
Assembling a program package to standardize programming
The group will revisit this topic at next month’s meeting.
Creating a cloud-based storage system and retrieval system for documents
The group will revisit this topic at next month’s meeting.
Editing Web Page (Sam/Alex)
Alex and Sam still need to discuss.
Redo Survey
Alex and Sam will work together to reinvent the survey and collect prior results.
Introduce more video into programs to make promotional spots
The group will revisit this topic at next month’s meeting.
5. Possible TED Talk in future T= Technology (STAT) E=Education (School District) D=Design
(Other Commission) Sponsors, Rules at TED website. Starting to create a sub-commission.
Ninos to lead.
Nick explained that he has had a conversation with Andrea and that the next step is for
someone to get the TED license.
6. New business
None
7. Next meeting March 31, 2020 in Conference Room D
8. Adjourn
The motion to adjourn was made by Avi at 8:33 P.M. and was seconded by Ken. All
approved.
Agenda
Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
Meeting Agenda
Date: Tuesday February 25, 2020
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
Conference Room D
1. Welcome & Introductions
New Commissioner Christopher Oh
2. Approval and discussion of the January 28, 2020 Meeting Minutes.
3. Discussion Programming
Welcoming Steve Marciani to present and update us on information for the upcoming
CENSUS Event, and our participation therein:
Census Event (Christopher/Ninos) . From Christopher “The Census is going to be doing
a demo on the Internet Self Response Survey on November 8th. This will give us and
any Complete Count Committee to get a sense of how the ISR system will work. I’m still
pushing to get an actual hand-on ‘kick the tires’ moment with the ISR system - but at
least this will give us perspective on how it’s supposed to work”. Work with Steve
Marciani and Vicky Varga
Village Science Fair Award Program (Jimmy/Sam) This will happen on March 7, 2020,
MEET IN THE BACK RECEPTION HALL at 9:00 AM we will need 4 or 6 volunteers to judge,
criteria is that it must have a technically controlled element, and it must be a resident
of Skokie, or attend a Skokie school. Mayor on board for award presentation. We have
reached out to them, and they have reached out to us, but not engagingly W
A ComEd utility program as to what is available for Business (Scott/Ninos) the chamber
approved the ComEd program for businesses. We just need to reach out to our
contact to determine what month/date would work for them. They meet the third
Friday morning of each month From Howard “Yes, I got permission from the Program
Committee to proceed with the program as a part of our Network Now Initiative. It
meets on the third Friday morning of each month. Please reach out to your rep and
let me know which month would be best for them. This will showcase the program to
members of Skokie, Lincolnwood and Morton Grove Chambers”
Neal Latham (ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Manager) will be the individual
representing ComEd for the upcoming speaking opportunity that will be taking place
on May 15th (7:30am-9:00am). At Skokie Holiday Inn
CUB event with Brian McDanial (Fran/Sam) Fran noted that she had spoken to Brian
and that he is available to come summer 2020. Sam volunteered to help Fran on the
organization of the event but wants to first narrow it down before a date is set. Fran
and same to schedule meeting with Brian. This is closer to scheduling in July, No 1st or
3rd Monday to take place in the Board Room, and recorded till 9:00 PM here are the
possible topics of conversation:
o The New CUB Solar guide
o The HEAT Act
o Cable and Internet Bills
o Land Lines
o Lack of choices and the expenses of broad band
o Small Cell Bill
a program on automation and its impacts (Scott/James) Scott explained that this
event should be pushed back to 2020. Avi told the group that the new Amazon
warehouse in Skokie would be a good contact as they widely use automation and
offer warehouse tours. Sam said that these tours could be a possible STAT field trip. Avi
explained that he has contacts at Best Buy if Scott needs them. We are further looking
into this.. It has been discussed that going to Amazon IS NOT a violation of preferring a
vendor, as at this time no other known business in Skokie can demonstrate this
concept, it is currently one of a kind.
HOME MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY with the Public Safety Commission and the Health
Department (Ninos and Avi) Avi has not had the chance to speak with Ninos however
he explained that Google and Apple are soon to be announcing more compatibility
with health departments. Nick has reached out to the health Department and they
are interested. Focus Summer 2020
A program on cyber security- (Avi/Sam) Avi presented two need business ideas to the
group. The first was that if the cyber security event goes well, he wants to it again or
possibly twice in the upcoming year. The second was to have a cyber security event
that is targeted towards small and medium businesses. He said that the Chamber of
Commerce is interested and Fran noted that it might be something to have at
Breakfast and Learn Awaiting Avi to create bullet point sheet pending 2019 event We
need to work with the Chamber of Commerce on getting this down on their calendar.
Drone Technology (Fine Arts, Public Arts, and a Drone Race) (___/___). Jimmy brought
up the idea of partnering with the Fine Arts Commission to have a category in their
Skokie Through the Lens event be photos submitted by drone cameras. In order to be
eligible, coordinates of where the photo was taken would need to be presented and
the photo must be of Skokie. Nick explained that Skokie Through the Lens is early in the
year and brought to the groups attention that drones could be used to video art in the
community and can then be posted on the Skokie Fine Arts App. Jimmy offered to
lead the idea
AARP Tablet Training (Fran/Christopher) Fran explained that she had called the AARP
national office multiple times and that to have the event a venue and trainer are
needed. Christopher volunteered to help Fran on the event. Sam noted that the AARP
was great because they recognize their demographics and target their marketing and
information accordingly. Avi proposed doing this around the holiday season when
users are generally purchasing or receiving tablets Scott to stop by office Soon
4th of July Parade (needs 6 people walking handing out literature, one car, second
one $50.00
4. Internal Programming and projects:
Ninos could have his company bring their outreach programming. –(Ninos/Sam)
Ninos has had conversations with Accenture about this and they are planning on an
event at OCC, to find Apprentice Candidates
Assembling a program package to standardize programming Sam will start this project
and Avi will work with Sam on it for form set up, but could us an organized person for
“spitballing”
Creating a cloud based storage and retrieval system for documents. It is in fact
important regarding FOIA Which is no different than now.
Editing Web page (Sam/Alex)
Redo Survey
Introduce more video into programs to make promotional spots.
5. TED TALK , Rules at TED website. (Ninos/Scott/Christopher/Sam/Nick). We have gotten
the chance to gather as a sub-commission. The sub-commission is compromised of Scott,
Christopher, Sam, and Ninos. We are ramping up now that the holidays have passed
NICK AND ANDREA HAVE HAD A CONVERSATION AND THE FEASIBILITY INCREASED
6. New business
7. Next Meeting March 31, 2020
8. Adjourn