Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)
Regular MeetingSkokie, IL · March 26, 2024
Minutes
Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
Meeting Minutes
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
Conference Room A
Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Sam Corcione, Alex Franz, Baccet Levy, Ken Grossman and
Avi Nutkis. Absent: Vincent Giovannone, Richard Owen, Christopher Oh, Syed
Mahmood, and Jimmy Gonzalez.
1. Welcome & Introductions
The meeting did not have a quorum.
2. Approve minutes from Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The meeting did not have a quorum.
3. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
Cyber Security Program – Tier 1
Avi will reach out to the Police Department in the next week or two to
schedule a date for the event. He will cc Alex on the email. The group will
explore having the event be hybrid.
Program on AI & ChatGPT – Tier 1
Avi explained that the program was a success and that it could be an annual
event.
Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions – Tier 1
The group reviewed the breakdown of the survey data. In future surveys, the
time of day question will be broken into two questions; weekend and
weekday. Scott requested that a program on Smart Home Technology be
added to future agendas and that a 3D printing event be explored.
Technological Excellence Award – Tier 1
Tabled.
STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech – Tier 1
Alex explained that the videos will be developed in May/June.
Home Medical Technology – Tier 1
Sam shared his initial brain storming ideas for the program and will meet with
Baccet and Syed to transition the program.
Science Fair – Tier 1
Alex will reach out to the award winners parents to determine any customs
that the group should follow while presenting the awards.
Technology Glossary – Tier 1
Avi will reach out to Syed and Baccet for assistance.
Spring Greening
Alex will send a reminder to sign up for volunteering.
4. Discussion Lower Priority Programming
Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 2
There was nothing new to report.
Drone Photography – Tier 2
There was nothing new to report.
CUB Saver Event – Tier 2
CUB is interested in a summer event date. The group will target August for the
event and Alex will contact CUB to coordinate.
5. New Business
6. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on April 16, 2024.
7. Adjourn
The meeting did not have a quorum.
Agenda
Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission
Meeting Agenda
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
Conference Room A
1. Call to order
2. Welcome & Introductions
Communication when running an event
3. Approve Minutes from Tuesday February 27, 2024
4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming
Cyber Security Program: Avi/Baccet
Event will be in May, date is TBD.
A Program on AI and ChatGPT: Avi/Baccet
Post-event results
Survey Residents & Businesses on Technology Questions: Scott/Alex (all)
Discussion on next events
Technological Excellence Award: Jimmy/Syed
STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech: Avi/Chris
Awaiting developing the videos May/June
Home Medical Technology: Syed/Baccet/Sam
Sam initial brainstorm follow-up.
Science Fair: Sam/Jimmy
The award winner will be honored at a Board meeting on April 15th.
Technology Glossary: Avi Lead/Syed
Avi to provide update
5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming
A program about navigating Aggressive sales tactics: Chris/Avi
Christopher initiated a discussion on the aggressive sales tactics of phone providers
and how the Commission can help educate residents on these tactics and how to
best navigate them.
A collaboration on a drone photography event: Jimmy/TBD
Potentially a drone photo contest, with the Fine Arts Commission
Spring Greening event TBD/TBD
Event on April 14, 9 am -12 pm. Members can came and go during that
timeframe. Determine count of volunteers.
6. New Business
7. Adjourn