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Skokie Technology Advancement and Transformation (STAT) Commission
Meeting Minutes
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Skokie Village Hall
Conference Room A
Attendees: Scott Shamberg, Trustee Iverson, Alex Franz, Avi Nutkis, Ujjval Patel, Michael
Lonero, Christopher Oh, David Coyne, Michael Lamprecht, Vijay Sanghvi, and Catherine
Herscher. Absent: Syed Mahmood, Michael Calder and Ken Grossman.
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
The group introduced themselves to new commissioners, Catherine Herscher and
Vijay Sanghvi.
3. Approve minutes from November 18, 2025.
Motion by David Coyne. Seconded by Ujjval Patel. All approved.
4. Discussion Non-Programming Items
 Village AI Policy
IT Director, Tomasz Tarasiuk, gave a presentation on Village cybersecurity
technology and how the Village is utilizing/regulating Artificial Intelligence now
and in the future.
 Spring Greening Event
Alex informed the group that the event is Sunday, April 12. Morning and
afternoon timeslots are available for volunteers. Alex will share the information
when he sends out the minutes.
 Technology Glossary
Michael Lamprecht will share new items with Avi.
5. Discussion on Programming
 Home Medical Technology
Chris will have more at the next meeting. Ujjval medical contact will be
removed from future agendas. Avi suggested including cybersecurity
considerations for smart home technology.

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 Consumer as the Product/Social Media Literacy
The team explained that the event was well attended with approximately 50
people in attendance. The group discussed having another event in July.
Future events might discuss specific topics like social media literacy for parents.
 A Program about Navigating Aggressive Sales Tactics
Alex explained that the one-pagers are posted to the STAT website. Michael
will send new information when complete.
 Program on New Technology in Cars
The team will have draft a one-pager for release by the next meeting.
 Crypto Scams Program
Alex will reach out to Library to schedule a date in March.
 Smart Home Technology
Remove program from future agendas.
 CUB Event
The group is targeting September or October for the event.
 General AI Program
David and Ujjval will connect to discuss the program which will focus on agent
building. Trustee Iverson suggested including information on how to create
summaries of Village Board meetings. The team is targeting April and
September presentations.
 Cybersecurity
Avi explained that the next presentation will be in May.
 Science Fair
Alex explained that the fair is Saturday, March 7. Vijay, Ujjval, Michael
Lamprecht, and Michael Lonero volunteered to judge.
 STAT Website – How the Village is Using Tech
Alex will have more to report at the next meeting.
 A table at the Farmers’ Market
Kate volunteered to help.
 Sustainable Technology
Alex will follow up with Sustainability Coordinator but encouraged the group to
pursue the event while he waits to hear back. The group is targeting an August
event.
 Social Media Literacy for Parents
Avi is talking with school districts and will have more information. Kate
volunteered to help.
 STAT Expo
Postponed.

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6. New Business
Avi reminded the group of the Fourth of July parade and if STAT wants to
participate they should begin discussing it.
7. Public Comment
None
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7 p.m.
9. Adjourn
Motion by Avi Nutkis. Seconded by Michael Lonero.