Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: July 29, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Michael Lamprecht, Jimmy Gonzalez, Christopher Oh and Avi Nutkis. Absent: David Coyne, Michael Calder, Syed Mahmood, and Ujjval Patel. 1. Call to Order Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Michael Lamprecht. Seconded by Avi Nutkis. All approved. 2. Welcome and Introductions 3. Approve minutes from June 24, 2025. Motion by Jimmy Gonzalez. Seconded by Christopher Oh. All approved. 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Science Fair – Tier 1 Jimmy recapped the Science Fair presentation to the Village Board and noted that he will soon be reaching out to the schools to prepare for the 2026 awards.  Program on new technology in cars – Tier 1 Jimmy recapped the event. Scott suggested having the event again in February 2026. Avi suggested including adaptive headlights.  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1 The group agreed pushing the event date back to October 2025. Alex will provide the Board of Health staff liaison contact and Avi will share a contact in the medical field.  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1 The event will be pushed back to March 2026.  Business AI Program – Tier 1 Avi noted that the proposed date falls on a religious holiday. Alex will work with the group to reschedule the date.  Cybersecurity – Tier 1  Avi spoke to PD and is looking at dates in October 2025. He also noted some possible presentations at the Skokie Police Beat meetings.  Consumer as the Product – Tier 1 No update at this time.  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1 The group continues to work on the one-pagers and will share with Scott and Alex when complete.  General AI Program – Tier 1 No update at this time. 5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Alex provided an update and will continue to work with the Fire Department to find time to get drone footage from their use of the technology.  Technology Glossary Alex presented the glossary. It will be published when the Villages website redesign is complete. The group is encouraged to continue to enter glossary items.  Drone Photography Alex will talk to the Fine Arts Commission liaison.  A table at the Farmers’ Market that could rotate amongst commissioners and Village Staff The group will look towards end of the market season.  STAT Expo Concept Jimmy suggested combining the event with a Farmers’ Market Sunday and have it in Village Hall.  Annual End of Year Report Scott will draft an annual End of Year report. The group agreed to begin with a written report and to include metrics such as event attendance, marketing measures and any feedback from event attendees. 6. New Business The group discussed renaming the Commission to reflect the work being done by the Commission. All agreed and Alex will send out a form to submit name ideas. Michael L. suggested revisiting a program on identify theft and will bring more ideas to the next meeting. 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. 8. Adjourn Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Michael Lamprecht.