Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission (STAT)

Skokie Telecommunications and Technology (STAT) Commission Meeting Minutes Date: September 30, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Skokie Village Hall, Conference Room A Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Trustee Iverson, Alex Franz, David Coyne, Michael Lamprecht, Avi Nutkis, Ujjval Patel, and Christopher Oh. Absent: Ken Grossman, Michael Calder, 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 3. Approve minutes from August 26, 2025. Motion by Ujjval Patel. Seconded by Michael Lamprecht. All approved. 4. Discussion Higher Priority Programming  Commission Name Change – Tier 1 The group reviewed the submitted name ideas for the Commission and selected “Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation Commission” as the new name. Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by David Coyne. All approved. This will need to be approved by the Village Bord and codified.  Business AI Program – Tier 1 David recapped the event. The group agreed to look at different times/days of the week for its events to increase participation.  Home Medical Technology – Tier 1 Chris advised that he will be meeting with a representative from the health industry soon and will have more information at the next meeting.  Cybersecurity – Tier 1 Avi advised that the event is scheduled for October 30 from 7-9 p.m. in the Police training room. Alex will send Avi a draft press release for his approval. Michael Lamprecht agreed to assist. Avi will also look into attending BEAT meetings in 2026.  Consumer as the Product – Tier 1 The group agreed on Saturday, November 22 at 3 p.m. in the Library Radmacher room for the date of the event.  Program About Navigation Aggressive Sales Tactics – Tier 1  Alex will reformat the drafts and share with the Commission.  Program on new technology in cars – Tier 1 The group agreed to turn this into a one-pager instead of an event. Will target information being released in the New Year.  Smart Home Technology – Tier 1 The team will continue to try to reach vendors. If they are unable to get any leads, it will be moved to low priority.  General AI Program – Tier 1 The next event will focus on “prompting” and “agent” building. 5. Discussion Lower Priority Programming  STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech Alex provided an updated on the street lights video.  Technology Glossary Alex will publish the webpage.  A table at the Farmers’ Market Alex will send Ujjval contact at Farmers’ Market.  STAT Expo Concept The group agreed to postpone the event until more events or programs are developed by the Commission.  Identity Theft Program The group agreed to combine this idea with the Cyber event.  Crypto Scams Program Michael C. and Ujjval are preparing a program outline. Targeting an event date in February.  Annual End of Year Report Alex will put together information and share with Scott. 6. New Business The group discussed gathering information to assist the Village in developing an AI Policy. Scott asked Trustee Iverson to bring this to the rest of the Board and the Mayor. Ujjval suggested an event on sustainable technology. Alex noted that SEAC was interested in partnering on an event on the environmental impacts of AI. The group discussed an event on social media literacy for parents. 7. Next Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. 8. Adjourn Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Ujjval Patel.