Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: August 26, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Trustee Iverson, Alex Franz, Ken Grossman, Michael Calder, Michael Lamprecht, Syed Mahmood, Ujjval Patel, and Christopher Oh. Absent: David Coyne and Avi Nutkis. 1. Call to Order Scott called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Motion by Syed Mahmood. Seconded by Ujjval Patel. All approved. 2. Welcome and Introductions The Commission introduced themselves to Trustee Liaison, Trustee Iverson. 3. Approve minutes from July 29, 2025. Motion by Ujjval Patel. Seconded by Christopher Oh. All approved. 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Commission Name Change – Tier 1 The group reviewed the submitted name ideas for the Commission. Alex reminded the group that the new name will end in “Commission” and will reshare the submission form so additional ideas can be received.  Business AI Program – Tier 1 Alex advised that the event date is September 25 at 6 p.m. in the Library. Alex will share the press release with Oakton College.  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1 Chris and Syed advised that they will be meeting with someone from the health industry. Chris will follow up with Avi for his contact. Scott suggested making the event a panel interview that can be shared and posted on the Village website/YouTube. Action Items:  Determine a format (recording, in-person, etc.) – Chris/Syed  Provide medical industry contact to team – Ujjval  Provide medical industry contact - Syed  Cybersecurity – Tier 1 Alex will contact Avi to see if a date has been set.   Consumer as the Product – Tier 1 Michael & Ujjval will connect and set a date. Targeting a date in November.  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1 Chris and Michael will share drafts with Alex and Scott for review and formatting.  General AI Program – Tier 1 Ujjval suggested targeting other demographics like students. The team will aim for an April 2026 date.  Program on new technology in cars – Tier 1 The group is targeting a February 2026 event date.  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1 The event will be pushed back to March 2026. 5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Alex provided an update and suggested new video ideas. The group agreed that traffic signals should be the next video.  Technology Glossary Scott encouraged the group to share new ideas and edits to existing submissions. Alex will share submissions with the group.  Drone Photography Alex will talk to the Fine Arts Commission liaison.  A table at the Farmers’ Market Ujjval volunteered to assist.  A collaboration on a drone photography event The group agreed to pivot to photos from the Village’s use of drones. Syed and Ken volunteered to lead the program.  STAT Expo Concept The group agreed to postpone the event until more events or programs are developed by the Commission.  Identity Theft Program Michael L. shared his ideas with Avi. They will coordinate before the next meeting.  Annual End of Year Report Scott will draft an annual End of Year report. 6. New Business An event on Crypto scams. Michael C. and Ujjval volunteered. 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7 p.m. 8. Adjourn Motion by Syed Mahmood. Seconded by Michael Lamprecht.